Brief Life History of Martha
When Martha Sherwin was born about 1773, in Virginia, United States, her father, Samuel Sherwin, was 41 and her mother, Elizabeth Randolph, was 24. She married Matthew Cheatham on 12 May 1793, in Chesterfield, Virginia, United States.
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Sources (6)
- Martha Shervin, "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940"
- Martha Sherwin in entry for Matthew Cheatham, "Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901"
- Martha Sherwin, "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940"
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World Events (8)
1776
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1780 · Richmond Becomes the Capital
On April 18, 1780 Richmond became the capital of Virginia. It was the temporary capital from 1780-1788.
1804
Lewis and Clark set out from St. Louis, MO to explore the West.
Name Meaning
English (Staffordshire and Derbyshire): nickname perhaps used to denote a swift runner or a messenger, from Middle English schere(n) ‘(to) shear, cut’ + wind ‘wind’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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