Cecily Sherman

concerns

Although this Cecily resembles Cecily Farrar and Cecilia (Cecily) Nowell, and is commonly thought to be each of them, she has not yet been proven to be the same person as either one of them. Further research is warranted.

brief biography

Cecily was born about 1637 in Henrico County, Virginia and died in Henrico County, Virginia

Mrs. Cecily Sherman ("Cisly Sherman") died in February 1704 in Henrico Parish south of the James River in present-day Chesterfield County.

Henry Sherman wrote his will in Henrico County 2 September 1695, perhaps he anticipated that he would die soon for they recorded his will on 1 October 1695. He mentioned his wife, Cicely, who was still living. To her he left all his slaves and half his personal property. The rest of his personal estate he left to be divided between his daughters and grandson Alexander Trent. His sons were already dead. After the death of Cicely, his land would descend to the two Trent grandsons. Peter Field, Francis Epes, William Farrar, and William Soane inventoried Henry's estate and the court recorded the division of his estate in December 1695. Internet source: http://www.virginians.com/redirect.htm?topics&3326

Find A Grave Memorial ID # 136207307

will of cecily sherman

Henrico County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1697–1704, Page 364

1 February 1703[/04]

In the name of God, Amen, I, Cisly Sherman, of the parish of Varina in the county of Henrico, being brought to the [

I assign my soul to God that gave it in the hopes of His acceptance and through the Merit of His beloved love, my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, and my body to the earth to be interred in such place and deasent manner as my hereafter named executor shall think fit.

Item — I give and bequeath to my daughter, Elizabeth Trent, my feather-bed and furniture whereon I lye to her and her heirs forever.

Item — I give and bequeath to Rebecca Trent half of my wareing apparrell and five pounds sterling.

Item — I give and bequeath to Susanna Trent the other half of my wareing apparrell and five pounds sterling when she comes to seventeen years of age.

Item — I give and bequeath to my daughter, Anne Branch, wife of Christopher Branch, twenty shillings.

Item — I give and bequeath unto Anne Branch, the daughter of Christopher Branch and Anne his wife, one cow by the name of Brindy and her increase to her and her heirs forever.

Item — I give and bequeath to Mary Branch, the daughter of Christopher Branch and Anne, his wife, one cow by the name of Flora and her increase to her and her heirs forever.

Item — I give and bequeath to Cisly Branch one heifer two years old and her increase to her and her heirs forever.

Item — I give and bequeath unto my beloved grandson, Henry Trent, all of the rest of my goods and chattels, cattle, negroes, household goods, money, debts owed to me and whatsoever and appoint him to be my executor.

Witnesses: Henry Gee, John Blackman and Will Blackman
February 14, 1703[/04]
Emory Aikins Proved in open court by oaths of Henry Gee and Will Blackman.

family

Married:

1. to Isaac Hutchins b.abt. 1610
2. to Henry Sherman b: 1637 in Varina Parish, Henrico Co., VA

Children of Cecily Farrar and Isaac Hutchins:

1. Cecily HUTCHINS b: ABT 1631 in Henrico Co., VA
2. Rachael HUTCHINGS b: ABT 1631 in VA
3. Edward HUTCHINS b: 1640
4. Robert HUTCHINS b: ABT 1645 in VA

Children of Cecily Hutchins and Henry Sherman:

1. Elizabeth Sherman b: 1656 in Henrico Co., VA
2. Rebecca Sherman
3. John Sherman
4. Anne Sherman
5. Henry Sherman Jr.

notes

Marriage to Michael Turpin appears to be an old error. His wife's name was Elizabeth. See this discussion: http://genforum.genealogy.com/farrar/messages/1719.html

comments

Birth surname has also been reported to be Knowles.

links

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/136207307

GEDCOM Note

There is information that says Cecillia'

There is information that says Cecillia's first husband was Isaac Hutchins and that they had a son Robert before she married Henry Sherman. Other information indicates Isaac Hutchins was Cecillia's father. A foot note of Jean Nunnally Dennison calls her Cicely Farrar Sherman. In the Sherman Family Genealogy Forum, there are several messages indicating Cecillia's maiden name was Farrar, including a detailed report by Jeff Clemmer.

refer to Life Sketch of Henry Sherman b. 1630 (LR5V-FF3)

for dates and information on Henry and Cecily refer to Life Sketch

THE FARRAR'S ISLAND FAMILY AND ITS ENGLI

THE FARRAR'S ISLAND FAMILY AND ITS ENGLISH ANCESTRY, by Alvahn Holmes, 1977: "Pedigree of William Farrar of Virginia", abstracted from "Pedigree of Farrar of County York, City of London & Virginia", prepared and registered by the College of Arms 3 Aug 1970/21 Dec 1971: Cicely (first) named in deed 6 Sept. 1631. VIRGINIA COLONIAL ABSTRACTS, by Beverley Fleet, 1988, reproduced on Broderbund's CD #503 (VIRIGNIA COLONIAL ABSTRACTS), "Richmond County Records 1692-1704": p. 115. Deed. 4 March 1694/5. Richard Jordan of Richmond Co., planter, and Cisley my wife" to Nicho: Smyth, 150 acres, for 2000 lb tobo and an assignment of a lease for 200 acres ... signed Rich'd Jordan, Cisley X Jordan.

! Will Probated, 1 Feb 1704, Colonial Wi

! Will Probated, 1 Feb 1704, Colonial Wills of Henrico County, Virginia, 1654- 1746; Will date 2 Sep 1695, Herico Co., Va; Ancestral File 1989; Adventurers of Purse and Person, p. 275; She married 1) Issac Hutchins, who left a Will dated 23 Feb 1657/8, Henrico Co., VA; had a child Robert Hutchins, who died under age; also known as Sisley;

There is information that says Cecillia

There is information that says Cecillia was married to Isaac Hutchins before she married Henry Sherman. Other information indicates Isaac Hutchins was Cecillia's father.

Was first married to Isaac Hutchins whos

Was first married to Isaac Hutchins whose will made in Henrico Co., VA Feb 23, 1656, named as his heirs, his minor son, Robert Hutchins, and his wife, Sisely.
Life Sketch of Cicely Knowles Cicely was born about 1637. Some sources believe that she was the sister of Captain John Knowled and that Mary Knowled Benton of 'Longfield' was her sister. Some items that point to this relatio

There is information that says Cecillia'

There is information that says Cecillia's first husband was Isaac Hutchins and that they had a son Robert before she married Henry Sherman. Other information indicates Isaac Hutchins was Cecillia's father but the dates don't support this. A foot note of Jean Nunnally Dennison calls her Cicely Farrar Sherman. In the Sherman Family Genealogy Forum, there are several messages indicating Cecillia's maiden name was Farrar, including a detailed report by Jeff Clemmer. From Hutchins Family History, Surry County, NC: "'April Court, 1714, Henrico Co., VA, We the jurors...do find for the Plt. Imprintis that the said Isaac Hutchins died seized in fee of the land in question. Secondly we find the last will of the aforesd Lsaac dated the 23 of Feb. 1656 hereunto affixed. Thirdly we find that the aforesd Isaac left only one son named Robert who dyed under age and without issue. Fourthly, we find that Cicely the widow of the aforesaid Isaac was possessed of the lands in question. Fifthly we find that the aforesaid Cicely left one daughter named Elizabeth who is now the lawful wife of Henry Gee one of the Plts...For the Defendants we find that one Henry Sherman had issue by his wife Cicely the defedt Anne, whch said Anne did inter-marry with John Crowley and is now the wife of the Deft. Christopher Branch. We find a Deed from the said Cicely Sherman to the said Anne their daughter dated the 29th Dec. 1685 hereto annexed, etc...'"

There is information that says Cecillia'

There is information that says Cecillia's first husband was Isaac Hutchins and that they had a son Robert before she married Henry Sherman. Other information indicates Isaac Hutchins was Cecillia's father but the dates don't support this. A foot note of Jean Nunnally Dennison calls her Cicely Farrar Sherman. In the Sherman Family Genealogy Forum, there are several messages indicating Cecillia's maiden name was Farrar, including a detailed report by Jeff Clemmer.

!Cisly, before her marriage to Henry She

!Cisly, before her marriage to Henry Sherman, was the wife of Isaac Hutchins, whose will, made in Henrico County 23 feb 1656, named as his heirs his minor son Robert Hutchins and his wife Sisly. Son Robert died under age and without issue. !Cisly, before her marriage to Henry Sherman, was the wife of Isaac Hutchins, whose will, made in Henrico County 23 feb 1656, named as his heirs his minor son Robert Hutchins and his wife Sisly. Son Robert died under age and without issue. !Cisly, before her marriage to Henry Sherman, was the wife of Isaac Hutchins, whose will, made in Henrico County 23 feb 1656, named as his heirs his minor son Robert Hutchins and his wife Sisly. Son Robert died under age and without issue.

Her name has spelled Sicily, Cecily, Cec

Her name has spelled Sicily, Cecily, Cecilia.

1. Patricia Scott Garmon.

1. Patricia Scott Garmon.

Isaac/Hutchins *

Isaac/Hutchins *

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Standardized location.

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Standardized place.

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Description: Captain John Knowles Rootsweb ID128598

GEDCOM Source

9X7D-FVK 1631 Will of John FARRAR, Esquire of London to William FARRAR and Cecily 6 September 1631: "Whereas John FARRAR, the elder [father of William FARRAR of the Colony of Virginia] of London, Esquire, deceased, bequeathed to William FARRAR and Cecily, his wife; and Cecily and William his children. 6 September 1631: "Whereas John FARRAR, the elder [father of William FARRAR of the colony of Virginia] of London, Esquire, deceased, bequeathed to William FARRAR and Cecily, his wife; and Cecily and William his children. 6 September 1631: "Whereas John FARRAR, the elder [fatehr of willaim FARRAR of the colony of Virginia] of London, Esquire, deceased, bequeathed to William FARRAR and Cecily, his wife; and Cecily and William his children.

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