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1840 Jessamine County, Kentucky census:
- Page 248
- Elisha Shearwood head of household
- Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2 (Isaac, John)
- Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 (Peter)
- Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 (Elisha)
- Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 (Thursa)
- Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 1
- Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
- Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
- Total Free White Persons: 5
- Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 5
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Based on census records and births of children, moved with family from KY to MO between 1845-1849
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1850 Randolph County, Missouri census:
- HH # 1100, Salt River Township
- Age 16, living with parents
- Born in Kentucky
- Attended school in census year
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1860 Randolph County, Missouri census:
- HH # 257, Salt River Township
- Given name was "P. R."
- Age 25, married to Elizabeth
- Occupation was blacksmith
- Value of real estate not listed
- Value of personal estate was $300
- Born in Kentucky
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1870 Randolph County, Missouri census:
- HH # 143, Salt River Township
- Given name was "P. R."
- Age 35, married to Elizabeth
- Occupation was farmer
- Value of real estate was $1,000
- Value of personal estate was $400
- Born in Kentucky
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1880 Randolph County, Missouri census:
- HH # 232, Cairo Township
- Age 45, widowed, boarder in household of J. F. Newton
- Occupation was merchant in store
- Born in Missouri, father not listed, mother not listed
Note: Children John (age 16), William (age 12) and Annie (age 7) living in household of Thursey Reynolds Sherwood (Peter's mother). Probably due to being widowed father.
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1900 Randolph County, Missouri census:
- HH # 82, Jackson Township
- Age 65, widowed, living in household of son John Sherwood
- Born Jan 1835
- Born in Kentucky, father in Kentucky, mother in Kentucky
- Occupation was auctioneer
- Can read, can write, speaks English
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1910 Randolph County, Missouri census:
- HH # ??, Jackson Township, Enumeration District # 137, Sheet 8A
- Age 76, widowed, living in household of son John Sherwood
- Born in Kentucky, father in Kentucky, mother in Kentucky
- Speaks English
- Can read, can write
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Death certificate from Randolph County, Missouri:
- Date of death was December 16, 1914
- Cause of death was chronic bronchitis for duration of 2 years
- Married
- Occupation was farmer
- Date of birth was January 20, 1934 in Jessamine County, Kentucky
- Father was Elisha Sherwood from Kentucky
- Mother was Thurs Reynolds from Kentucky
- Informant was H. McKinney from Cairo, Randolph County, Missouri
- Burial was in Liberty Cemetery in Randolph County, Missouri on December 17, 1914
- Undertaker was D. C. Snow
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Excerpt from the biography of May B. McKinney published in the History of Randolph County, Missouri, by Alexander H. Waller in 1920, Page 674:
Mr. McKinney was married March 8, 1893 to Miss Annie Lee Sherwood. She was born July 1, 1872 in Moberly and is a daughter of Peter R. and Elizabeth (Beasley) Sherwood. Peter Sherwood was a native of Kentucky, born Jan. 20, 1834 and came to Missouri with his parents in 1839. They settled in Randolph County where they spent the remainder of their lives. Peter Sherwood was reared in this county and learned the blacksmith trade which he followed in connection with farming. He died December 15, 1915 and is buried in the Liberty church cemetery. His wife was a native of Georgia and went to Texas with her parents when she was a child. She died in 1873 and her remains were buried in the family burial ground on the place where she resided at the time of her death.

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth BEASLEY. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph BEASLEY and Lydia UNKNOWN) was born about 1842 in Georgia; died on 27 Jan 1874 in Randolph County, Missouri; was buried in Randolph County, Missouri - Sherwood Family Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Isaac R. SHERWOOD was born about 1861 in Missouri; died before 1880.
2. John Henry SHERWOOD was born on 17 Apr 1864 in Randolph County, Missouri; died on 26 Jul 1950 in Randolph County, Missouri - at home; was buried on 28 Jul 1950 in Randolph County, Missouri - Liberty Christian Church Cemetery.
3. William Burk SHERWOOD was born about Jun 1868 in Missouri; died about 1944 in Montgomery County, Kansas; was buried in Montgomery County, Kansas - Fairview Cemetery.
4. Annie L. SHERWOOD was born on 1 Jul 1872 in Missouri; died on 17 Oct 1929 in Randolph County, Missouri - McCormick Hosptial; was buried on 19 Oct 1929 in Randolph County, Missouri - Liberty Christian Church Cemetery.

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1840 Jessamine County, Kentucky census:
- Page 248
- Elisha Shearwood head of household
- Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2 (Isaac, John)
- Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 (Peter)
- Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 (Elisha)
- Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 (Thursa)
- Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 1
- Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
- Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
- Total Free White Persons: 5
- Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 5
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Based on census records and births of children, moved with family from KY to MO between 1845-1849
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1850 Randolph County, Missouri census:
- HH # 1100, Salt River Township
- Age 38, married to Thirsa
- Occupation was farmer
- Value of real estate not listed
- Born in Kentucky
Note: Eliza Reynolds, relationship unknown, age 11, living in household
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1850 Randolph County, Missouri Slave Schedule:
- 1 Female, Mulatto, slave owner E. Sherwood
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1860 Randolph County, Missouri census:
- HH # 286, Salt River Township
- Age 54, married to Thursey
- Occupation was farmer
- Value of real estate was $2,500
- Value of personal estate was $3,430
- Born in Kentucky
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1860 Randolph County, Missouri Slave Schedule:
- 1 Female, age 28, Mulatto, slave owner Elisha Sherwood
- 1 Female, age 19, Mulatto, slave owner Elisha Sherwood
- 1 Female, age 1, Mulatto, slave owner Elisha Sherwood
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1870 Randolph County, Missouri census:
- HH # 141, Salt River Township
- Age 60, married to Thursey
- Occupation was blacksmith
- Value of real estate was $2,000
- Value of personal estate was $500
- Born in Kentucky
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From Find A Grave, Sherwood Cemetery, Randolph County, Missouri:
Believed to be buried in Sherwood Family Cemetery.
Cemetery notes and/or description: Located in T55 R13 S18 on the north side of CR 1750 between 1760 & 1780 - OR - T55 R13 S20.
The actual location of this cemetery is unknown. The burials listed here are strictly speculation based on information found in Waller's 1920 History of Randolph County (p. 675), census reports and that no other burial site has been found for them.

Elisha married Thursa REYNOLDS on 2 Jan 1833 in Jessamine County, Kentucky. Thursa (daughter of Living and Elizabeth UNKNOWN) was born about 1815 in Kentucky; died between 1880 and 1900; was buried in Randolph County, Missouri - Sherwood Family Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1840 Jessamine County, Kentucky census:
- Page 248
- Elisha Shearwood head of household
- Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2 (Isaac, John)
- Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 (Peter)
- Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 (Elisha)
- Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 (Thursa)
- Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 1
- Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
- Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
- Total Free White Persons: 5
- Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 5
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Based on census records and births of children, moved with family from KY to MO between 1845-1849
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1850 Randolph County, Missouri census:
- HH # 1100, Salt River Township
- Given name was "Thirsa"
- Age 35, married to Elisha Sherwood
- Born in Kentucky
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1860 Randolph County, Missouri census:
- HH # 286, Salt River Township
- Given name was "Thursey"
- Age 45, married to Elisha Sherwood
- Born in Kentucky
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1870 Randolph County, Missouri census:
- HH # 141, Salt River Township
- Given name was "Thursey"
- Age 56, married to Elisah Sherwood
- Born in Kentucky
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1880 Randolph County, Missouri census:
- HH # 164, Salt River Township
- Surname spelled "Shearwood"
- Given name was "T."
- Age 64, widowed, head of household
- Born in Kentucky, father in Virginia, mother in Virginia
Note: John, William and Adie (grandchildren) living in household
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From Find A Grave, Sherwood Cemetery, Randolph County, Missouri:
Believed to be buried in Sherwood Family Cemetery.
Cemetery notes and/or description: Located in T55 R13 S18 on the north side of CR 1750 between 1760 & 1780 - OR - T55 R13 S20.
The actual location of this cemetery is unknown. The burials listed here are strictly speculation based on information found in Waller's 1920 History of Randolph County (p. 675), census reports and that no other burial site has been found for them.

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From the History of Randolph and Macon Counties, Missouri, Page 357:
Antioch Christian Church - On the first Lords's Day in July, 1837, this church was constituted as such, and among the early members we find the following named well known persons, the first 11 were constituent members: Roland T. Proctor and wife, Diana D.; Benjamin Haley and wife, Eliza; James Heathman and wife, Elizabeth; James Adams and Caroline, his wife; Joseph C. and Eliza Drake; James Beatty, Jacob Roman, William Haley and his wife, Belinda; Henry R. Haley, Joseph W. Helm, Thomas P. Coates and wife, Frances; Norburn Coates, David Myers and Mary, his wife; Henry and Judith Myers, Henry H. Newton, Henry Grimes, James G. Dunn, Ambrose Haley and wife, Cassandra; Isaac Foster, Peter Matthews and wife, Ettaline; Asa C. Proctor, Ardeline Chapman and Cynthia, his wife; Thomas Wilson, Nathaniel Welch, Alexander Proctor, Dabney Haggard, William Myers and wife, Christina; William Newton, Elisha Sherwood and wife, Frances, and Clement and Amy Jeter. The first church building, which was logs, was constructed in 1837, and in 1860 their present frame structure was completed. Elders Wilnot, James A. Berry, William H. Featherston, Peter Donan, George E. Shanklin and George A. Perkins have filled the pulpit, the latter of whom is occupying it at this date. He has under his control 77 members. Many Ministers of the Christian denomination have become famous in this state, and among them might mentioned Alexander Proctor, Thomas P. Haley (no deceased) , William H. Featherston and E.J. Lampton of the Antioch Church. Their popular reputation have been deservedly won.

Elisha married Frances UNKNOWN. Frances was born about 1785 in North Carolina; died before 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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From the History of Randolph and Macon Counties, Missouri, Page 357:
Antioch Christian Church - On the first Lords's Day in July, 1837, this church was constituted as such, and among the early members we find the following named well known persons, the first 11 were constituent members: Roland T. Proctor and wife, Diana D.; Benjamin Haley and wife, Eliza; James Heathman and wife, Elizabeth; James Adams and Caroline, his wife; Joseph C. and Eliza Drake; James Beatty, Jacob Roman, William Haley and his wife, Belinda; Henry R. Haley, Joseph W. Helm, Thomas P. Coates and wife, Frances; Norburn Coates, David Myers and Mary, his wife; Henry and Judith Myers, Henry H. Newton, Henry Grimes, James G. Dunn, Ambrose Haley and wife, Cassandra; Isaac Foster, Peter Matthews and wife, Ettaline; Asa C. Proctor, Ardeline Chapman and Cynthia, his wife; Thomas Wilson, Nathaniel Welch, Alexander Proctor, Dabney Haggard, William Myers and wife, Christina; William Newton, Elisha Sherwood and wife, Frances, and Clement and Amy Jeter. The first church building, which was logs, was constructed in 1837, and in 1860 their present frame structure was completed. Elders Wilnot, James A. Berry, William H. Featherston, Peter Donan, George E. Shanklin and George A. Perkins have filled the pulpit, the latter of whom is occupying it at this date. He has under his control 77 members. Many Ministers of the Christian denomination have become famous in this state, and among them might mentioned Alexander Proctor, Thomas P. Haley (no deceased) , William H. Featherston and E.J. Lampton of the Antioch Church. Their popular reputation have been deservedly won.
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1850 Randolph County, Missouri census:
- HH # 1097, Salt River Township
- Age 65, living in household of son in-law Jacob Roman
- Value of real estate was $100
- Born in North Carolina

Living married Elizabeth UNKNOWN. Elizabeth was born about 1777 in Virginia; died about 1857 in Randolph County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1850 Randolph County, Missouri census:
- HH # 495, Sugar Creek Township
- Age 73, living in household of son Isaac Reynolds
- Born in Virginia
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From Ancestry.com. Randolph County, Missouri Administration and Will Records 1836-1858.  Randolph County, Missouri Administration, 1854-1858 C-D:
Name: Elizabeth Reynolds 
My son, Isaac Reynolds My daughter, Thursia Sherwood Unto the heirs of my daughter, Rebecca Rice , deceased Unto the heirs of my son, William R. Reynolds , deceased Unto the heirs of my daughter, Ruth Calendar , deceased Unto the heirs of my son, Jesse Reynolds , deceased Unto the heirs of my son, Peter Reynolds , deceased My daughter, Catherine Holmes Written: 29 May 1850 Witnesses: J. W. McCanne and William M??. McCanne Probated: 28 April 1857