David Conover's Famous Cousins
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Rose Sherwood (F)
b. 1623, d. before 1699, #114694
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b. 1623, d. before 1699, #114694
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Rose Sherwood was born in 1623 at Ipswich, Suffolk, England. She was the daughter of Thomas Sherwood 2nd and Alice (Unknown). Rose Sherwood immigrated in April 1634 to Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; aboard the "Francis" with her parents. She was 11 years old. She married Thomas Rumbell before 1650. Rose Sherwood married Thomas Barlow circa 1650 at Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Rose Sherwood married Edward Nash before 1673. Rose Sherwood died before 1699 at Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Children of Rose Sherwood and Thomas Barlow- Deborah Barlow b. c 1650, d. b 1708
Mary Barlow b. c 1650, d. 2 Sep 1711
Phebe Barlow+ b. 27 Feb 1650/51
Thomas Rumbell (M)
b. circa 1617, d. before 1650, #114695
b. circa 1617, d. before 1650, #114695
Thomas Rumbell was also known as Thomas Rumble. Thomas Rumbell was born circa 1617. He immigrated in September 1635 to Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; aboard the Truelove. He was 22 years old. He he was in the Pequot War under Lion Gardiner in 1637 at Saybrook, Middlesex County, Connecticut. He died before 1650 at Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. He married Rose Sherwood, daughter of Thomas Sherwood 2nd and Alice (Unknown), before 1650.
Edward Nash (M)
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Edward Nash was also known as Edib Nash. He married Rose Sherwood, daughter of Thomas Sherwood 2nd and Alice (Unknown), before 1673.
Thomas Sherwood 2nd (M)
b. 1586, d. after 21 July 1655, #114697
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b. 1586, d. after 21 July 1655, #114697
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Thomas Sherwood 2nd was baptized circa 1586 at Stolofold, Bedfordshie, England. Thomas Sherwood 2nd was born in 1586 at Ipswich, Suffolk, England. He was the son of Esdras Sherwood and Dorcas (Unknown). Thomas Sherwood 2nd married Alice (Unknown) circa 1610 at England. Thomas Sherwood 2nd and Alice (Unknown) emigrated on 30 April 1634 from Ipswich, Suffolk County, England; aboard the Francis. Thomas Sherwood 2nd immigrated in June 1634 to Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He removed to at Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, in 1635. He married Mary (Unknown) circa 1640 at Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Thomas Sherwood 2nd left a will on 21 July 1655
Mentions sons Stephen and Isaac, with Matthew and thre daughters, as the children of his first wife.
He died after 21 July 1655 at Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut. He was a carpenter. His estate was proved on 25 October 1655. He was buried on 25 October 1655 at Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut. THE THREE 17th CENTURY THOMAS SHERWOODS OF CONNECTICUT
by Jura Mclean Sherwood
148 Meadow View Dr, Medford, Oregon 97504, USA
In response to Geoff Sherwood's article in the last "The Sherwood Forest", I'd like to clarify a few points and perhaps put to rest once and for all, the confusion concerning the three men named Thomas Sherwood who lived in Connecticut in the mid 17th century. Two we know, were father and son, the third one's origins remain a mystery, but he was definitely not the same man as Thomas, Jr. son of the immigrant Thomas Sherwood, nor was he the grandson, as has been suggested by some.
I'll begin with Thomas Sherwood born about 1585. We can deduce this by his age given as 48 years in the list of passengers who embarked from Ipswich, Suffolk, England on the "Francis" the last day of April 1634, arriving at Boston, Massachusetts in June 1634. Traveling with him were his wife Alice, age 47 years and four children, Anna (called Hannah in some later records), age 14, Rose 11, Thomas 10 and Rebecca 9. The family didn't stay long in Boston. Thomas went with the first settlers in 1635 to Wethersfield, Connecticut where he sold land to George Wyllys in March 1640. This was probably about the time that Alice died and he then married Mary. Their son Stephen was born about 1641. In 1648 Thomas sold out to John Holly and settled in Fairfield, Connecticut where he remained until his death. His will dated 21 July 1655 was proved 22 Oct 1655. (Invoice of estate of Thomas Sherwood, Sr. taken 7 Sep 1655 - Probate Records of Fairfield County). He names his son and six daughters by his "first wife" as Jane, Tamsen, Margaret, Anna (Hannah), Thomas, Rose and Rebecca. His will further says "to my loving and well beloved wife Mary Sherwood", and names his children Mary, Stephen, Matthew, Abigail, Ruth and Isaac.
Before we leave Thomas Sherwood (referred to as Sr. in his probate), let's set the record straight about his two wives and determine, once and for all, that their last names have never been found.
Alice, who was 47 in 1634 must have been born about 1587. She was not, nor could she have been the daughter of Robert Seabrook and his wife Alice Goodspeed. The marriage between Robert Seabrook and Alice Goodspeed is recorded in the parish registers of Wingate, Buckinghamshire, England 12 Sep 1596. Alice Goodspeed was baptised 19 Aug 1576, the daughter of Nicholas Goodspeed, Jr. and Margaret his wife.
There can be little doubt that Alice, the wife of Thomas Sherwood, Sr. was born nine years before Robert Seabrook married Alice Goodspeed who was then 20 years old. Robert was an early settler of Stratford, Connecticut. (Stratford is significant here.)
An old Fairfield Deed dated 18 Jan 1658 states "John Banks hath married Mary Sherwood the relict." Here it should be confirmed that she was NOT Mary Fitch. Records show that giving her that name was a slip of the pen by a woman writing a Sherwood history. It is unfortunate that this has been recorded by subsequent "genealogists" so often that it is accepted as fact. The truth is, Mary's son by Thomas Sherwood, Captain Matthew Sherwood, married Mary Fitch daughter of Thomas Fitch of Norwalk, Connecticut as his second wife. Her gravestone records her age as 87 when she died 25 Dec 1730, making her birth about 1644 (Thomas Sherwood, Sr. and his second wife, Mary had children of their own by then).
Thomas Sherwood, Jr., son of Thomas and Alice, married four times. His first wife was Sarah Wheeler, daughter of Thomas Wheeler. She died before 1659 when he married Ann Turney, daughter of Benjamin Turney. He married third Elizabeth the widow of John Cable. His fourth wife was Sarah, the daughter of Humphrey Hide and widow of Peter Coley. These marriages are well documented, the last with an agreement dated 24 June 1695. Thomas Sherwood, Jr. died soon after this marriage. His inventory was dated 12 Mar 1698.
This brings us to Thomas Sherwood of unknown origins who lived and died in Stratford, Connecticut. He married before 1642, Sarah Seabrook who was born about 1623 to Robert Seabrook. In 1657 she is mentioned as being 34 years old with a son named John age 4 and an unweaned child. (Even with today's modern medical miracles, this would have been impossible for Alice!)
According to the Stratford records dated 1 Jan 1657, Thomas Sherwood is mentioned as "Having departed this life", His will dated 4 Jun 1657 names his wife Sarah, sons John and Thomas (under 18), dau. Mary. His other daughter, Elizabeth is not mentioned by name in his will. That these children of Thomas Sherwood were the grandchildren of Robert Seabrook can be confirmed by consulting the Stratford Deeds where mention is made of gifts "from Grandfather Robert Seabrook."
The three wills of the three Thomas Sherwoods are clear that Thomas Sr died in 1655, his son Thomas died in 1698 and Thomas of unknown origins died 1657. What's the confusion?
The information regarding the Sherwoods of Suffolk, England that Geoff Sherwood quoted, came from an article entitled "Connecticut Ancestors of Bergen Chapter Members (DAR) 1938 by Mrs. Ella Sherwood. I found this article in the Daughter's of the American Revolution Library about twenty years ago, when I lived in the Washington, D.C. area.
I attempted to find the sources Ella Sherwood used for her conclusions by consulting the Suffolk parish records. The only ones I could confirm were: Thomas, baptized 1 Jan 1541 (not 1540 as she states) at St. Nicholas, Ipswich. No parents names were given. I also found the baptisms of Edras and Dorcas' children Xfoper (Christopher) 20 Mar 1586and Dorcas 7 Jul 1588, both at St. Nicholas, Ipswich.
Twenty five years ago when I began doing genealogical research, I set my goal as identifying all of my husband's immigrant ancestors. With exception of the two wives of Thomas Sherwood the 1634 immigrant, and three other women whose surnames I cannot determine, I've achieved my goal. Below are some of the sources I've used to reach my conclusions on the Sherwood research. I hope others will continue the search for Thomas, Alice and Mary's roots.
Sources of information:
New England Historical and Genealogical Register Vols. 1 - 148,dated 1887 through 1994. (Vols. 1,14,27,39, and 92 especially.)
History and Genealogy of the Families of Old Fairfield, Vol. 1, compiled and edited by Donald Lines Jacobs - 1932.
History of Fairfield, Connecticut, Vol. 1, by Mrs. Elizabeth Schenck - 1889
Catalogue of Names of the Early Puritan Settlers of the Colony of Connecticut by Royal R. Hinman 1852
Ye Historie of Ye Town of Greenwich (CT) by Spencer P. Mead - 1911
Directory of Ancestral Heads of New England Families, 1620 - 1700, compiled by Frank R. Holmes.
Connecticut Ancestors of Bergen Chapter Members (DAR) by Mrs.Ella Sherwood - 1938
History of Rye, Westchester County, New York by Charles W. Baird
Genealogical Gleanings in England by Henry F. Waters, NEH&GR - 1901
The Original Lists of Persons of Quality, Ed. John Camden Hotten, London - 1874
International Genealogical Indexes - LDS Family History Centers Parish Registers of Wingate, Buckinghamshire, England (GS Microfilm)
Parish Registers of St.Nicholas, Ipswich, Suffolk, England (GS Microfilm).
(Phil Sherwood says: I’m sorry if we gave the impression that Thomas’ first wife was definitely a Seabrook. If anyone should come across his baptism ca1585 or his marriage, please inform Jura, Geoff Sherwood or Phil.).
Mentions sons Stephen and Isaac, with Matthew and thre daughters, as the children of his first wife.
He died after 21 July 1655 at Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut. He was a carpenter. His estate was proved on 25 October 1655. He was buried on 25 October 1655 at Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut. THE THREE 17th CENTURY THOMAS SHERWOODS OF CONNECTICUT
by Jura Mclean Sherwood
148 Meadow View Dr, Medford, Oregon 97504, USA
In response to Geoff Sherwood's article in the last "The Sherwood Forest", I'd like to clarify a few points and perhaps put to rest once and for all, the confusion concerning the three men named Thomas Sherwood who lived in Connecticut in the mid 17th century. Two we know, were father and son, the third one's origins remain a mystery, but he was definitely not the same man as Thomas, Jr. son of the immigrant Thomas Sherwood, nor was he the grandson, as has been suggested by some.
I'll begin with Thomas Sherwood born about 1585. We can deduce this by his age given as 48 years in the list of passengers who embarked from Ipswich, Suffolk, England on the "Francis" the last day of April 1634, arriving at Boston, Massachusetts in June 1634. Traveling with him were his wife Alice, age 47 years and four children, Anna (called Hannah in some later records), age 14, Rose 11, Thomas 10 and Rebecca 9. The family didn't stay long in Boston. Thomas went with the first settlers in 1635 to Wethersfield, Connecticut where he sold land to George Wyllys in March 1640. This was probably about the time that Alice died and he then married Mary. Their son Stephen was born about 1641. In 1648 Thomas sold out to John Holly and settled in Fairfield, Connecticut where he remained until his death. His will dated 21 July 1655 was proved 22 Oct 1655. (Invoice of estate of Thomas Sherwood, Sr. taken 7 Sep 1655 - Probate Records of Fairfield County). He names his son and six daughters by his "first wife" as Jane, Tamsen, Margaret, Anna (Hannah), Thomas, Rose and Rebecca. His will further says "to my loving and well beloved wife Mary Sherwood", and names his children Mary, Stephen, Matthew, Abigail, Ruth and Isaac.
Before we leave Thomas Sherwood (referred to as Sr. in his probate), let's set the record straight about his two wives and determine, once and for all, that their last names have never been found.
Alice, who was 47 in 1634 must have been born about 1587. She was not, nor could she have been the daughter of Robert Seabrook and his wife Alice Goodspeed. The marriage between Robert Seabrook and Alice Goodspeed is recorded in the parish registers of Wingate, Buckinghamshire, England 12 Sep 1596. Alice Goodspeed was baptised 19 Aug 1576, the daughter of Nicholas Goodspeed, Jr. and Margaret his wife.
There can be little doubt that Alice, the wife of Thomas Sherwood, Sr. was born nine years before Robert Seabrook married Alice Goodspeed who was then 20 years old. Robert was an early settler of Stratford, Connecticut. (Stratford is significant here.)
An old Fairfield Deed dated 18 Jan 1658 states "John Banks hath married Mary Sherwood the relict." Here it should be confirmed that she was NOT Mary Fitch. Records show that giving her that name was a slip of the pen by a woman writing a Sherwood history. It is unfortunate that this has been recorded by subsequent "genealogists" so often that it is accepted as fact. The truth is, Mary's son by Thomas Sherwood, Captain Matthew Sherwood, married Mary Fitch daughter of Thomas Fitch of Norwalk, Connecticut as his second wife. Her gravestone records her age as 87 when she died 25 Dec 1730, making her birth about 1644 (Thomas Sherwood, Sr. and his second wife, Mary had children of their own by then).
Thomas Sherwood, Jr., son of Thomas and Alice, married four times. His first wife was Sarah Wheeler, daughter of Thomas Wheeler. She died before 1659 when he married Ann Turney, daughter of Benjamin Turney. He married third Elizabeth the widow of John Cable. His fourth wife was Sarah, the daughter of Humphrey Hide and widow of Peter Coley. These marriages are well documented, the last with an agreement dated 24 June 1695. Thomas Sherwood, Jr. died soon after this marriage. His inventory was dated 12 Mar 1698.
This brings us to Thomas Sherwood of unknown origins who lived and died in Stratford, Connecticut. He married before 1642, Sarah Seabrook who was born about 1623 to Robert Seabrook. In 1657 she is mentioned as being 34 years old with a son named John age 4 and an unweaned child. (Even with today's modern medical miracles, this would have been impossible for Alice!)
According to the Stratford records dated 1 Jan 1657, Thomas Sherwood is mentioned as "Having departed this life", His will dated 4 Jun 1657 names his wife Sarah, sons John and Thomas (under 18), dau. Mary. His other daughter, Elizabeth is not mentioned by name in his will. That these children of Thomas Sherwood were the grandchildren of Robert Seabrook can be confirmed by consulting the Stratford Deeds where mention is made of gifts "from Grandfather Robert Seabrook."
The three wills of the three Thomas Sherwoods are clear that Thomas Sr died in 1655, his son Thomas died in 1698 and Thomas of unknown origins died 1657. What's the confusion?
The information regarding the Sherwoods of Suffolk, England that Geoff Sherwood quoted, came from an article entitled "Connecticut Ancestors of Bergen Chapter Members (DAR) 1938 by Mrs. Ella Sherwood. I found this article in the Daughter's of the American Revolution Library about twenty years ago, when I lived in the Washington, D.C. area.
I attempted to find the sources Ella Sherwood used for her conclusions by consulting the Suffolk parish records. The only ones I could confirm were: Thomas, baptized 1 Jan 1541 (not 1540 as she states) at St. Nicholas, Ipswich. No parents names were given. I also found the baptisms of Edras and Dorcas' children Xfoper (Christopher) 20 Mar 1586and Dorcas 7 Jul 1588, both at St. Nicholas, Ipswich.
Twenty five years ago when I began doing genealogical research, I set my goal as identifying all of my husband's immigrant ancestors. With exception of the two wives of Thomas Sherwood the 1634 immigrant, and three other women whose surnames I cannot determine, I've achieved my goal. Below are some of the sources I've used to reach my conclusions on the Sherwood research. I hope others will continue the search for Thomas, Alice and Mary's roots.
Sources of information:
New England Historical and Genealogical Register Vols. 1 - 148,dated 1887 through 1994. (Vols. 1,14,27,39, and 92 especially.)
History and Genealogy of the Families of Old Fairfield, Vol. 1, compiled and edited by Donald Lines Jacobs - 1932.
History of Fairfield, Connecticut, Vol. 1, by Mrs. Elizabeth Schenck - 1889
Catalogue of Names of the Early Puritan Settlers of the Colony of Connecticut by Royal R. Hinman 1852
Ye Historie of Ye Town of Greenwich (CT) by Spencer P. Mead - 1911
Directory of Ancestral Heads of New England Families, 1620 - 1700, compiled by Frank R. Holmes.
Connecticut Ancestors of Bergen Chapter Members (DAR) by Mrs.Ella Sherwood - 1938
History of Rye, Westchester County, New York by Charles W. Baird
Genealogical Gleanings in England by Henry F. Waters, NEH&GR - 1901
The Original Lists of Persons of Quality, Ed. John Camden Hotten, London - 1874
International Genealogical Indexes - LDS Family History Centers Parish Registers of Wingate, Buckinghamshire, England (GS Microfilm)
Parish Registers of St.Nicholas, Ipswich, Suffolk, England (GS Microfilm).
(Phil Sherwood says: I’m sorry if we gave the impression that Thomas’ first wife was definitely a Seabrook. If anyone should come across his baptism ca1585 or his marriage, please inform Jura, Geoff Sherwood or Phil.).
Children of Thomas Sherwood 2nd and Alice (Unknown)- Margaret Sherwood b. c 1615
Sarah Sherwood b. c 1617
Hannah Sherwood b. 1620, d. b 1630
Rose Sherwood+ b. 1623, d. b 1699
Thomas Sherwood b. 1624, d. 1697
Rebecca Sherwood b. c 1625, d. 1704
Thomasin Sherwood b. 1630
Children of Thomas Sherwood 2nd and Mary (Unknown)- Mary Sherwood b. 1638, d. 22 Apr 1681
Matthew Sherwood b. 1643, d. 26 Oct 1715
Ruth Sherwood b. 1644, d. 10 Sep 1699
Isaac Sherwood b. 1645, d. 21 May 1758
Abigail Sherwood b. 1650, d. 1691
Alice (Unknown) (F)
b. 1587, d. 1639, #114698
Relationship=10th great-grandmother of David Kipp Conover Jr..
b. 1587, d. 1639, #114698
Relationship=10th great-grandmother of David Kipp Conover Jr..
She is not Alice Sherwood the daughter of Robert Seabrook.
"Alice, who was 47 in 1634 must have been born about 1587. She was not, nor could she have been the daughter of Robert Seabrook and his wife Alice Goodspeed. The marriage between Robert Seabrook and Alice Goodspeed is recorded in the parish registers of Wingate, Buckinghamshire, England 12 Sep 1596. Alice Goodspeed was baptised 19 Aug 1576, the daughter of Nicholas Goodspeed, Jr. and Margaret his wife.
There can be little doubt that Alice, the wife of Thomas Sherwood, Sr. was born nine years before Robert Seabrook married Alice Goodspeed who was then 20 years old. Robert was an early settler of Stratford, Connecticut. (Stratford is significant here.)"
THE THREE 17th CENTURY THOMAS SHERWOODS OF CONNECTICUT
by Jura Mclean Sherwood. Alice (Unknown) was born in 1587 at Stoloford, England. Alice (Unknown) was born on 23 April 1587 at Wingrave, Buckingham, England. She married Thomas Sherwood 2nd, son of Esdras Sherwood and Dorcas (Unknown), circa 1610 at England. Alice (Unknown) died circa 1631 at Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut; while birthing. She and Thomas Sherwood 2nd emigrated on 30 April 1634 from Ipswich, Suffolk County, England; aboard the Francis. Alice (Unknown) died in 1639 at Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
"Alice, who was 47 in 1634 must have been born about 1587. She was not, nor could she have been the daughter of Robert Seabrook and his wife Alice Goodspeed. The marriage between Robert Seabrook and Alice Goodspeed is recorded in the parish registers of Wingate, Buckinghamshire, England 12 Sep 1596. Alice Goodspeed was baptised 19 Aug 1576, the daughter of Nicholas Goodspeed, Jr. and Margaret his wife.
There can be little doubt that Alice, the wife of Thomas Sherwood, Sr. was born nine years before Robert Seabrook married Alice Goodspeed who was then 20 years old. Robert was an early settler of Stratford, Connecticut. (Stratford is significant here.)"
THE THREE 17th CENTURY THOMAS SHERWOODS OF CONNECTICUT
by Jura Mclean Sherwood. Alice (Unknown) was born in 1587 at Stoloford, England. Alice (Unknown) was born on 23 April 1587 at Wingrave, Buckingham, England. She married Thomas Sherwood 2nd, son of Esdras Sherwood and Dorcas (Unknown), circa 1610 at England. Alice (Unknown) died circa 1631 at Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut; while birthing. She and Thomas Sherwood 2nd emigrated on 30 April 1634 from Ipswich, Suffolk County, England; aboard the Francis. Alice (Unknown) died in 1639 at Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Children of Alice (Unknown) and Thomas Sherwood 2nd- Margaret Sherwood b. c 1615
Sarah Sherwood b. c 1617
Hannah Sherwood b. 1620, d. b 1630
Rose Sherwood+ b. 1623, d. b 1699
Thomas Sherwood b. 1624, d. 1697
Rebecca Sherwood b. c 1625, d. 1704
Thomasin Sherwood b. 1630
Thomasin Sherwood (F)
b. 1630, #114699
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b. 1630, #114699
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Thomasin Sherwood was born in 1630 at England. She was the daughter of Thomas Sherwood 2nd and Alice (Unknown). Thomasin Sherwood married William Belden.
William Belden (M)
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David Kipp Conover
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