Milton Sherwin

son of Francis Sherwin
and Rachel Knight;
husband of Flora Griffith

Milton Sherwin, an old and much respected resident of East Jamestown, died Sunday morning, June 3rd, 1888, age 80 years, 8 months, and 9 days. Mr Sherwin came here from Massachusetts in 1816. He was married, Jan 8, 1822, to Flora Griffith, who survives him, and by whom he had 10 children, six of whom are living. Mr Sherwin was one of the charter members of the FirstCongregational Church of this city, and since the death of Judge A Hazeltine has been the only survivor. He assisted in the burial of the first person who died in Jamestown. He suffered many of the trials and privations of pioneer life, all of which he bore with Christian fortitude. His funeral was held at the home of his son, Philo O Sherwin, No 1027 E Second Street. The remains were buried at Fluvanna. He leaves a wife, aged 88years, two sons and four daughters: F E Sherwin, P O Sherwin, Jamestown; Mrs John Phetteplace, Falconer; Mrs David Conic, Ross Mills; Mrs Helen Cady, Jamestown; Mrs Charles Cowing, Busti.