Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
Misc. Notes
Ancestry. 153
He came to New England in 1634, sailing from Ipswich in the ship "Elizabeth" and arriving in the month of June.
Mary Launce married [Rev.] John Sherman about 1645, as his second wife.[1][2] John Sherman was born 26 Dec. 1613 at Dedham, Essex, England,[2] and immigrated to New England with his parents about 1635,[2] after obtaining degrees at Cambridge.[1] He was serving as first minister of Branford, Connecticut (1644-1647) at the time of their marriage.[1] In 1647 he was called to Watertown, Massachusetts, where he served as its minister until his death, (will proved 6 Oct. 1685).[1] Mary and John had twenty children, according to Cotton Mather, their contemporary.[1] Mary died at Watertown 9 March 1709/10.[1]
JOHN SHERMAN of Milford, Conn., and Watertown, Mass., was one of the most highly honored of the early ministers of New England. A sketch of his life can only state its principal events.
Rev. John Sherman was the son of Edmund Sherman of Dedham, Essex County, England, where he was born December 26, 1613, and baptized the 4th of the following month. At an early age, he was sent to Emanuel College, Cambridge, took the degree. A. B. in 1629-30, and his second degree in 1633. He came to New England in 1634, sailing from Ipswich in the ship "Elizabeth" and arriving in the month of June. He was assistant to Rev. George Phillips of Watertown for about a year, removing to Wethersfield, Conn., with the company who settled that town in 1635. At the latter place he had a house lot. He remained there until 1640, when he moved to Milford, Conn., being admitted to the church there on the 20th of November. In 1641, he was chosen magistrate, and Deputy in 1643. Although he was urged to remain in Milford, he preferred to accept a pastorate at Watertown and returned thither in 1647.
The remainder of Mr. Sherman's life was spent in the service of the church at Watertown, where he was honored and respected. It is said of him, he was "one of the most learned men of his day and an able and eloquent preacher." He died August 8, 1685. His will, made two days before his death, names thirteen children.
sources:
Savage's Genealogical Dictionary, IV: 79-82;
Mather's Magnalia, I: 511-518;
Sprague's Annals, I: 44-46;
Bond's History of Watertown;
Cothren's History of Woodbury, I: 679ff.
185 pg 432: Educated at Emanuel College Cambridge England. He left before he completed his degree under the character of a college
Came to America on the 'Elizabeth' which sailed from Ipswich England, April 1634.
Preached first Sermon in Watertown, Mass
Moved to New Haven Conn.
Pastor of Congregational Church at Watertown, Mass (Third minister of Watertown)
184 pg 788
199 pg48, Left Dedham Eng, went to Watertown, MS Reference "Pope"
200 pg 121 passanger on Elizabeth age 20 yrs. Went tp Watertown, MS.
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Rev. JOHN7 SHERMAN (Henry4, Henry5, Edmund6)
Son of Edmund6
From "Transatlantic Shermans" Bertha L. Stratton, 1969, private printing (p.148-150)
This Rev. John7 Sherman's parents were Edmund6 and Joan (Makin) Sherman.
"7. Rev. John7 Sherman, b. Dedham, 26 Dec. 1613, bap. 4 Jan. 1614 (Reg. 24, p.66); great preacher and controversial fig. of New Eng.; A. B. Trinity, Cambridge,l629; A.M. , l633. Persecuted as a Puritan, he fled with other Shermans and sailed from England in the ”Elizabeth” (Chas.Pomeroy Sherman, Sherman Genealogy, 1922, Phila. Pa.). From t h e Watertown ch., Rev. John went to Wethersfield ,Conn.; to Milford, Conn., on list of free planters, 20 Nov.1639; Milford ch., 8 Nov.1640; one of 5 magistrates chosen by Gen. Ct., New Haven Colony, 24 Nov.1640; dismissed from Milford ch. 8 Nov.1647; became 3d minister, Watertown, freeman 19 May 1669; d. 8 Aug. l685, aged 72; bu. East Watertown, Mass. Epitaph: (Watertown Epitaphs, E. D. Harris).
“Sacred to the memory of John Sherman a man distinguished for his piety, character and truth; a profound theologian; as a preacher a veritable Chrysostom; unsurpassed in his knowledge of the liberal arts, particularly mathematics; a faithful pastor of the Church of Watertown in New England; an Overseer and Fellow of Harvard College.
After a life of faithful service to Christ in the Church for upwards of 45 years, in the fullness of time he passed away and received from Christ the palm of victory. In the 72d year of his age, August 8, A.D.1685”.
He m. (l) Mary — by whom he had 4 ch.: [she d. 8 Sep.1644]
l. Mary8 Sherman, m. l656 Henry Freeman of Watertown; m. (2) Lewis Allen. or Daniel Allen: [see Savage; Bond]
2. Bezaleel8Sherman,b.1640, B.A. Harvard 1661; merchant Madras where d.l685, 1eaving widow and daughter.
3. Daniel8 Sherman, b.l6 Mar.1642; sea captain; m. Abiah Street Sept.1664; he d.1716; had 8 children.
4. Samuel8Sherinan, b. 14 Apr. 1644.
Rev. John7Sherman m. (2) Mary Launce, da. of John Launce. She was des. from Edward I (ante p. l8). Her mother, as wid. of Sydrach Sympson (m. before 18 Jan.1639, date of Philip[pa] Hayne’s will, she sister of Mrs. Sympson) in May on the e 29th, 1668 made will, pr. 4 Aug. 1669 (Coke, 99) as Isabella Simpson, London, left to sons James Launce, Darcy Launce…” my daughter Mary Sherman have thartine 30 pounds ...cawdle silver cup with silver porringer, a ring with 3 diamonds...one silver spoon...my watch... what money is left my son Launce’s children and daugh-ter Mary Sherman’s children those not married... to my son Sherman 5 pounds and the half of my books with the great bible I read, his name is writ in it... [these wills are all in Waters Gleanings, op. cit.].
Will of Rev.John7Sherman, dated 6 Aug. l685, pr. 6 Oct. l685, mentions wife, Mary, son [in-law] Samuel Willard. For ch. of first wife: £12; ch. of son Bezaleel , dec., £10; Dau. , Mary Allen, sons Daniel; Samuel; dau. , Mary Barron; other ch., James, John, Abiah , Elizabeth, Hester, Grace, Mercy; son James, Exec. Mary (Launce) Sherman, d. Watertown, 9 Mar. 1710 (Bond’s Watertown , p. 432).
Ch. of Rev.John7 and [2] Mary (Launce) Sherman:
l. Rev.James8 Sherman, b.1645, m.13 May 1680, Mary Walker. He d. 3 Mar.1718 (was in N.J. for awhile; Salem, Mass.) [ref. Mrs. Louis Sherman Lansing, Watertown, N.Y.) .They had Capt. John9 Sherman, M.D., b. Sudbury, Mass., 20 Nov. 1683; later Springfield; settled, Brimfield, Mass.; d. 28 Nov. l774; m. Abigail Woodstone. Phineas10 Sherman b. Brimfield, Mass. l0 Non.l7l9; soldier AMER. REV.; d. l Oct. 1790; m. Elizabeth Morgan. Lemuelll Sherman, b. Brimfield 14 Sep. l750; soldier, AMER.REV.; d. 25 Sep.1789; m. Rose Blashfield. Phineasl2 Sherman, b. 23 Nov.1773, of Provi-dence, R.Is., then Norway and Newport, Herkimer co., N.Y.; removed to Watertown, N. Y. 18l0; d. 22 Mch. 1813; m. Emma Thornton at Johnstown, R.Is. Russelll3 Sherman, m. Nancy Woodruff [her bro. Norris was grandfa. of late Countess Dorothy diFrasso] 25 Mch.1824, Roswell14 Sherman m. 8 Oct. 1875 Elizabeth Moore. Dr. Frank Sherman15 m. Edith Bean 21 June 1905. Anson F.16 Sherman m. Edna Schulz 14 Apr. 1929. He is Executive V.P., Cashier, Citizens Bank, Arcade, N.Y. Mariannel7 Sherman, Mt. Holyoke College, l953, m. (l) Anton Neuberger 26 Sep. 1953; div. 27 Dec.1960; m. [2] 20 May 1961 Melvin Theodore Rindfleisch, native of Buffalo, N.Y. They have an ad-opted daughter, Melissa Anne Rindfleisch. Mrs. Rind-fleisch is active in D.A.R.; Col. Dames of XVII Century.
Rev.James8Sherman also had as des. George Corlis13 Sherman, another son of Phineasl2, above, who was b. Providence, R.Is., 14 Dec. l799; was of Herkimer, later of Jeff. co., N.Y., around 1810; banker and lawyer, d. 23 April 1863. Daughter Sarah Marial4 Sherman, b. 7 Apr. 1840, Watertown, N.Y. m. Hon. Frederick Lansing, 20 Feb. 1867; d. 6 May l9l5. Son, Louisl5 Sherman Lansing, b. 27 Jan. 1869; d. 9 Nov. l950; m. 24 Apr. 1895, Watertown, Grace Emily Moffett. [her grgrgrandfa, Joseph Moffet was also a physician in Brimfield, Mass. and in Rev. War. [ref.: Mrs. Lansing, from genealogical books; family records. Capt. John9 Sherman, M.D., also had Abigail10 Sherman, m. 1754 Lt. Col. Joseph Thompson [of Benj. Thompson, famous Count Rumford family]; Abigail11 Thompson, m. Hooker Ballard; Erasmus12 Ballard, m. Jemina Cook, 22 Nov. 1835; Elvira13 Ballard m. Horace Frizelle; Louisal4 Frizelle m. John Kokal, 19 Sep. 1892; Louisa Adele15 Kokal m. Thomas Picton Rabbage, 28 June 1927; she was b. Hagerstown, Md., d. New Dorp, Staten Is., N.Y. 3 Nov.1964; past Regent, Staten Is. Chap., D.A.R.; N.Y. State Chair. D.A.R. Room, Billopp or Conference House, Tottenville, S.Is.; active, St. Andrew's Epis. Ch. Louise16 Rabbage, m. 21 Feb. l953 George King; resides N.H. –4 children. "
Note: If anyone has more information and names of descendents of Rev. John7, please email me at ThaneSherm@aol.com.
He came to New England in 1634, sailing from Ipswich in the ship "Elizabeth" and arriving in the month of June.
Mary Launce married [Rev.] John Sherman about 1645, as his second wife.[1][2] John Sherman was born 26 Dec. 1613 at Dedham, Essex, England,[2] and immigrated to New England with his parents about 1635,[2] after obtaining degrees at Cambridge.[1] He was serving as first minister of Branford, Connecticut (1644-1647) at the time of their marriage.[1] In 1647 he was called to Watertown, Massachusetts, where he served as its minister until his death, (will proved 6 Oct. 1685).[1] Mary and John had twenty children, according to Cotton Mather, their contemporary.[1] Mary died at Watertown 9 March 1709/10.[1]
JOHN SHERMAN of Milford, Conn., and Watertown, Mass., was one of the most highly honored of the early ministers of New England. A sketch of his life can only state its principal events.
Rev. John Sherman was the son of Edmund Sherman of Dedham, Essex County, England, where he was born December 26, 1613, and baptized the 4th of the following month. At an early age, he was sent to Emanuel College, Cambridge, took the degree. A. B. in 1629-30, and his second degree in 1633. He came to New England in 1634, sailing from Ipswich in the ship "Elizabeth" and arriving in the month of June. He was assistant to Rev. George Phillips of Watertown for about a year, removing to Wethersfield, Conn., with the company who settled that town in 1635. At the latter place he had a house lot. He remained there until 1640, when he moved to Milford, Conn., being admitted to the church there on the 20th of November. In 1641, he was chosen magistrate, and Deputy in 1643. Although he was urged to remain in Milford, he preferred to accept a pastorate at Watertown and returned thither in 1647.
The remainder of Mr. Sherman's life was spent in the service of the church at Watertown, where he was honored and respected. It is said of him, he was "one of the most learned men of his day and an able and eloquent preacher." He died August 8, 1685. His will, made two days before his death, names thirteen children.
sources:
Savage's Genealogical Dictionary, IV: 79-82;
Mather's Magnalia, I: 511-518;
Sprague's Annals, I: 44-46;
Bond's History of Watertown;
Cothren's History of Woodbury, I: 679ff.
185 pg 432: Educated at Emanuel College Cambridge England. He left before he completed his degree under the character of a college
Came to America on the 'Elizabeth' which sailed from Ipswich England, April 1634.
Preached first Sermon in Watertown, Mass
Moved to New Haven Conn.
Pastor of Congregational Church at Watertown, Mass (Third minister of Watertown)
184 pg 788
199 pg48, Left Dedham Eng, went to Watertown, MS Reference "Pope"
200 pg 121 passanger on Elizabeth age 20 yrs. Went tp Watertown, MS.
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Rev. JOHN7 SHERMAN (Henry4, Henry5, Edmund6)
Son of Edmund6
From "Transatlantic Shermans" Bertha L. Stratton, 1969, private printing (p.148-150)
This Rev. John7 Sherman's parents were Edmund6 and Joan (Makin) Sherman.
"7. Rev. John7 Sherman, b. Dedham, 26 Dec. 1613, bap. 4 Jan. 1614 (Reg. 24, p.66); great preacher and controversial fig. of New Eng.; A. B. Trinity, Cambridge,l629; A.M. , l633. Persecuted as a Puritan, he fled with other Shermans and sailed from England in the ”Elizabeth” (Chas.Pomeroy Sherman, Sherman Genealogy, 1922, Phila. Pa.). From t h e Watertown ch., Rev. John went to Wethersfield ,Conn.; to Milford, Conn., on list of free planters, 20 Nov.1639; Milford ch., 8 Nov.1640; one of 5 magistrates chosen by Gen. Ct., New Haven Colony, 24 Nov.1640; dismissed from Milford ch. 8 Nov.1647; became 3d minister, Watertown, freeman 19 May 1669; d. 8 Aug. l685, aged 72; bu. East Watertown, Mass. Epitaph: (Watertown Epitaphs, E. D. Harris).
“Sacred to the memory of John Sherman a man distinguished for his piety, character and truth; a profound theologian; as a preacher a veritable Chrysostom; unsurpassed in his knowledge of the liberal arts, particularly mathematics; a faithful pastor of the Church of Watertown in New England; an Overseer and Fellow of Harvard College.
After a life of faithful service to Christ in the Church for upwards of 45 years, in the fullness of time he passed away and received from Christ the palm of victory. In the 72d year of his age, August 8, A.D.1685”.
He m. (l) Mary — by whom he had 4 ch.: [she d. 8 Sep.1644]
l. Mary8 Sherman, m. l656 Henry Freeman of Watertown; m. (2) Lewis Allen. or Daniel Allen: [see Savage; Bond]
2. Bezaleel8Sherman,b.1640, B.A. Harvard 1661; merchant Madras where d.l685, 1eaving widow and daughter.
3. Daniel8 Sherman, b.l6 Mar.1642; sea captain; m. Abiah Street Sept.1664; he d.1716; had 8 children.
4. Samuel8Sherinan, b. 14 Apr. 1644.
Rev. John7Sherman m. (2) Mary Launce, da. of John Launce. She was des. from Edward I (ante p. l8). Her mother, as wid. of Sydrach Sympson (m. before 18 Jan.1639, date of Philip[pa] Hayne’s will, she sister of Mrs. Sympson) in May on the e 29th, 1668 made will, pr. 4 Aug. 1669 (Coke, 99) as Isabella Simpson, London, left to sons James Launce, Darcy Launce…” my daughter Mary Sherman have thartine 30 pounds ...cawdle silver cup with silver porringer, a ring with 3 diamonds...one silver spoon...my watch... what money is left my son Launce’s children and daugh-ter Mary Sherman’s children those not married... to my son Sherman 5 pounds and the half of my books with the great bible I read, his name is writ in it... [these wills are all in Waters Gleanings, op. cit.].
Will of Rev.John7Sherman, dated 6 Aug. l685, pr. 6 Oct. l685, mentions wife, Mary, son [in-law] Samuel Willard. For ch. of first wife: £12; ch. of son Bezaleel , dec., £10; Dau. , Mary Allen, sons Daniel; Samuel; dau. , Mary Barron; other ch., James, John, Abiah , Elizabeth, Hester, Grace, Mercy; son James, Exec. Mary (Launce) Sherman, d. Watertown, 9 Mar. 1710 (Bond’s Watertown , p. 432).
Ch. of Rev.John7 and [2] Mary (Launce) Sherman:
l. Rev.James8 Sherman, b.1645, m.13 May 1680, Mary Walker. He d. 3 Mar.1718 (was in N.J. for awhile; Salem, Mass.) [ref. Mrs. Louis Sherman Lansing, Watertown, N.Y.) .They had Capt. John9 Sherman, M.D., b. Sudbury, Mass., 20 Nov. 1683; later Springfield; settled, Brimfield, Mass.; d. 28 Nov. l774; m. Abigail Woodstone. Phineas10 Sherman b. Brimfield, Mass. l0 Non.l7l9; soldier AMER. REV.; d. l Oct. 1790; m. Elizabeth Morgan. Lemuelll Sherman, b. Brimfield 14 Sep. l750; soldier, AMER.REV.; d. 25 Sep.1789; m. Rose Blashfield. Phineasl2 Sherman, b. 23 Nov.1773, of Provi-dence, R.Is., then Norway and Newport, Herkimer co., N.Y.; removed to Watertown, N. Y. 18l0; d. 22 Mch. 1813; m. Emma Thornton at Johnstown, R.Is. Russelll3 Sherman, m. Nancy Woodruff [her bro. Norris was grandfa. of late Countess Dorothy diFrasso] 25 Mch.1824, Roswell14 Sherman m. 8 Oct. 1875 Elizabeth Moore. Dr. Frank Sherman15 m. Edith Bean 21 June 1905. Anson F.16 Sherman m. Edna Schulz 14 Apr. 1929. He is Executive V.P., Cashier, Citizens Bank, Arcade, N.Y. Mariannel7 Sherman, Mt. Holyoke College, l953, m. (l) Anton Neuberger 26 Sep. 1953; div. 27 Dec.1960; m. [2] 20 May 1961 Melvin Theodore Rindfleisch, native of Buffalo, N.Y. They have an ad-opted daughter, Melissa Anne Rindfleisch. Mrs. Rind-fleisch is active in D.A.R.; Col. Dames of XVII Century.
Rev.James8Sherman also had as des. George Corlis13 Sherman, another son of Phineasl2, above, who was b. Providence, R.Is., 14 Dec. l799; was of Herkimer, later of Jeff. co., N.Y., around 1810; banker and lawyer, d. 23 April 1863. Daughter Sarah Marial4 Sherman, b. 7 Apr. 1840, Watertown, N.Y. m. Hon. Frederick Lansing, 20 Feb. 1867; d. 6 May l9l5. Son, Louisl5 Sherman Lansing, b. 27 Jan. 1869; d. 9 Nov. l950; m. 24 Apr. 1895, Watertown, Grace Emily Moffett. [her grgrgrandfa, Joseph Moffet was also a physician in Brimfield, Mass. and in Rev. War. [ref.: Mrs. Lansing, from genealogical books; family records. Capt. John9 Sherman, M.D., also had Abigail10 Sherman, m. 1754 Lt. Col. Joseph Thompson [of Benj. Thompson, famous Count Rumford family]; Abigail11 Thompson, m. Hooker Ballard; Erasmus12 Ballard, m. Jemina Cook, 22 Nov. 1835; Elvira13 Ballard m. Horace Frizelle; Louisal4 Frizelle m. John Kokal, 19 Sep. 1892; Louisa Adele15 Kokal m. Thomas Picton Rabbage, 28 June 1927; she was b. Hagerstown, Md., d. New Dorp, Staten Is., N.Y. 3 Nov.1964; past Regent, Staten Is. Chap., D.A.R.; N.Y. State Chair. D.A.R. Room, Billopp or Conference House, Tottenville, S.Is.; active, St. Andrew's Epis. Ch. Louise16 Rabbage, m. 21 Feb. l953 George King; resides N.H. –4 children. "
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Spouses
Birth1620, Penair St Clements, Cornwall, England
Death9 Mar 1709/1710, Watertown, Middlesex Co. MA
FatherJohn Launce. (1597-1639)
MotherIsabella Plantagenet Darcy (1580-1669)
Marriage1639191