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Family HistoryFamily History - Annie Velona Clarke


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Annie Velona Clarke and three of her descendants down to the second generation.


First Generation
1. Annie Velona Clarke,1 born 18 December 1838 in Connecticut (parents not determined);1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 2 January 1921 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.1, 2 Annie married Rev. James Manning Sherwood (born 29 September 1813 in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, parents not determined;3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 James died 22 October 1890 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York7, 10). Annie is buried in Milford Cemetery, Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut.1 James is buried in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut.7

James’ obituary provides an interesting biographical sketch:11

REV. DR. JAMES SHERWOOD DEAD.

He Succumbs at the Age of 77 Years to Paralysis.

Rev. Dr. James M. Sherwood, who has been for a number of years a well known writer on theological subjects, died on Wednesday night at his residence, 35 McDonough street. The immediate caused of his death was paralysis. On Friday of last week he was apparently in perfect health and attended a prayer meeting at the Trinity Presbyterian church, of which he was a member. While speaking there he was suddenly attacked and fell over. He was taken to his home at once, but never rallied.

Dr. Sherwood was born at Fishkill, N. Y., in 1813, on a farm. He was prevented by delicate health from pursuing a regular college course. He decided to study for the Presbyterian ministry and received instruction under the direction of the Rev. Dr. Armstrong. Dr. Sherwood was ordained in 1835 and appointed successively to pastorates at New Windsor and Mendon, N. Y. , and at Bloomfield, N. J. About twenty-five years ago his health again failed him and he came to this city. He became a member of the Brooklyn Presbytery, although not engaged in active pastoral work. He was one of the prosecutors in the celebrated Talmage case, which was tried before that body some years ago. His work in this city has been in the line of religiousy journalism. He was connected at different times with the National Preacher, the Biblical Repository, the New York Evangelist and the Eclectic Magazine. He started Hours at Home and for some years was its editor. At the time of his death he was the joint editor, with Dr. Arthur T. Pierson, of the Missionary Review of the World. The Homitetic Review was entirely under his editorial management and its high tone as a religious magazine is due for the most part to Dr. Sherwood’s literary superintendence. He was also the author of two works, the “History of the cross” and the “Life of John Brainerd.”

Dr. Sherwood leaves a widow and five children, three of whom live in this city at 35 McDonough street. One of his grandsons is J. Sherwood Seymour, the publisher of the New York Evening Post. The funeral services will take place this afternoon at 5 o’clock. The Rev. Dr. J. H. Montgomery, of Trinity Presbyterian church, will be in charge, assisted by Drs. Arthur T. Pierson and Hugh Smith Carpenter. The interment will be at Bloomfield, N. J., to-morrow morning.


Children of Annie Velona Clarke and Rev. James Manning Sherwood:

+2i. Annie Louise Sherwood, born ca. 1868 in Kings County, New York. Married Francis Marvin Sutton.
+3ii. May Gillette Sherwood, born 15 September 1872 in Kings County, New York; died 3 December 1936. Married Judge Russell Benedict.
 4iii. James Clark Sherwood, born 26 January 1874 in Kings County, New York.4, 5, 6, 12, 13

  1. Find a Grave (website). Milford Cemetery, Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut, Annie V. Clarke Sherwood, born: 1838; died: 1921 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  2. New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949, Annie Velona Clarke Sherwood, died: 2 January 1921 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; born: 18 December 1838 in Connecticut; father: Aaron Clarke, born in Connecticut; mother: Nacy I. Welch, born in Connecticut.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, King County, Brooklyn, Page No. 130, family of James Sherwood (55, New York, Presbyterian Minister); Annie Sherwood (26, Conn.); Albert Sherwood (18, New York); Annie Sherwood (2, New York); Ann Devine (41, Ireland, domestic servant); Mary Codd (66, Ireland, ladies nurse).
  4. New York State Census, 1875, Kings County, Brooklyn, 4th ED, 11th Ward, Pages 44, 45; family of James M. Sherwood (60, Dutchess, clergyman (Presb)); wife Anna Sherwood (31, Conn.); daugher Anna L. Sherwood (7, Kings); daughter Mary G. Sherwood (2 10/12, Kings); son James C. Sherwood (1 5/12, Kings); boarder Meta G. Wright (38, England); son Albert L. Sherwood (21, N.J., clerk in printing office); servant Ann Devine (45, Ireland, cook); servant Mary Keenan (40, Ireland, nurse).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 231, Page No 30; family of James Sherwood (65, N. Scotia [sic, this is erroneous, he was born in New York], wrapping paper); wife Catherine Sherwood (35, Conn.); daughter Annie L. Sherwood (12, Conn.); daughter Mary Sherwood (7, N. York); son James C. Sherwood (6, New York); Maggie Devine (22, Ireland, servant).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, E.D. 1019, Sheet No. 8B, Anna V. C. Sherwood, 70, Connecticut, 3 children, 3 living, widow, own income; son James C. Sherwood, 31, New York, confidential clerk, fire insurance office; companion Mary A. Husted, 70, New York, widow; servant Annette Scharkarbotsky, 41, Russia, servant, private family; servant Louis Ennis, 35, New York, servant, private family.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Milford Cemetery, Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut, Dr. James Manning Sherwood, born: 29 September 1813; died: 20 August 1890 [sic, he died on 22 August based on other sources] (from record, which provides the name and link for his [second] wife).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Kings County, City of Brooklyn, Page 483-484, family of James M. Sherwood (37, N.Y., Pres. Clergyman); Jane E. Sherwood (30, N.Y.); Sarah J. Sherwood (13, N.Y.); John M. Sherwood (11, N.Y.); William Sherwood (6, N.Y.); Lamberson Sherwood (1, N.Y.); Elizalt Gelston (50, N.Y.); Ellen Sweeny (24, Ireland); Mary McShay (16, Ireland).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New Jersey, Essex County, Township of Bloomfield, Page No. 120, family of J. M. Sherwood (46, N. York, N. S. P. Clergyman); Jane Sherwood (32, N. York); Sarah Sherwood (24, N. York); William Sherwood (15, N. York); Lambertson Sherwood (11, N. York); Albert Sherwood (8, N. Jersey); Edward Seymour (24, N. Jersey, editor). [Jane’s age in this census is low by approximately 8 years compared to other records.]
  10. Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable America, Rossiter Johnson, Editor-in-Chief, Volume IX. Boston, The Biographical Society, 1904. Available at Hathi Trust Digital Library, babel.hathitrust.org. Biographical sketch of James Manning Sherwood, that indicates he was born 29 September 1814 in Fishkill, N.Y., and died 22 October 1890 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
  11. Obituary, Brooklyn Daily Eagle (online), 24 October 1890, Rev. Dr. James M. Sherwood, died 22 October 1890 at his residence in Brooklyn, N. Y. The article provides interesting biographical details.
  12. Draft Registration Card, World War I, James Clark Sherwood, Serial No. 348, born: 26 January 1874; occupation: office manager, insurance; nearest relative: Annie V. C. Sherwood.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Westchester County, Mamaroneck, E.D. 60-181, Sheet No. 5B, Louise S. Sutton, 62, New York, widow; daughter Doris M. Sutton, 35, New York, secretary, N.Y. office, Vasser; brother James C. Sherwood, 57, New York, widow, clerk, insurance.
Second Generation
2. Annie Louise Sherwood2 (Annie1), born ca. 1868 in Kings County, New York.1, 2, 3, 4 Annie married, 16 February 1892 in Kings County, New York, Francis Marvin Sutton7 (born ca. 1859, the son of N. Marvin Sutton and Mary E. Lowe;5 Francis died 28 May 1928 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York5, 6). Francis is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.6

3. May Gillette Sherwood2 (Annie1), born 15 September 1872 in Kings County, New York;2, 3, 8 died 3 December 1936.8 May married, ca. 1892, Judge Russell Benedict8 (born 25 November 1859, parents not determined;9 Russell died 29 November 19399). May and Russell are buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.8, 9

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, King County, Brooklyn, Page No. 130, family of James Sherwood (55, New York, Presbyterian Minister); Annie Sherwood (26, Conn.); Albert Sherwood (18, New York); Annie Sherwood (2, New York); Ann Devine (41, Ireland, domestic servant); Mary Codd (66, Ireland, ladies nurse).
  2. New York State Census, 1875, Kings County, Brooklyn, 4th ED, 11th Ward, Pages 44, 45; family of James M. Sherwood (60, Dutchess, clergyman (Presb)); wife Anna Sherwood (31, Conn.); daugher Anna L. Sherwood (7, Kings); daughter Mary G. Sherwood (2 10/12, Kings); son James C. Sherwood (1 5/12, Kings); boarder Meta G. Wright (38, England); son Albert L. Sherwood (21, N.J., clerk in printing office); servant Ann Devine (45, Ireland, cook); servant Mary Keenan (40, Ireland, nurse).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 231, Page No 30; family of James Sherwood (65, N. Scotia [sic, this is erroneous, he was born in New York], wrapping paper); wife Catherine Sherwood (35, Conn.); daughter Annie L. Sherwood (12, Conn.); daughter Mary Sherwood (7, N. York); son James C. Sherwood (6, New York); Maggie Devine (22, Ireland, servant).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Westchester County, Mamaroneck, E.D. 60-181, Sheet No. 5B, Louise S. Sutton, 62, New York, widow; daughter Doris M. Sutton, 35, New York, secretary, N.Y. office, Vasser; brother James C. Sherwood, 57, New York, widow, clerk, insurance.
  5. New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949, Francis M. Sutton, died: 28 May 1928 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; age: 69; divorced; father: N. Marvin Sutton; mother: Mary E. Lowe.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; Francis M. Sutton, born: unknown; died: May 1928 (from record).
  7. New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, Francis M. Sutton and Annie Louise Sherwood, married on 16 February 1892 in Kings County, New York.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; May Gillette Sherwood Benedict, born: 15 September 1872 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut [sic, early records indicate she was born in New York]; died: 3 December 1936 in Nassau County, New York (from record, which includes the text of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her husband and two children).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; Judge Russell Benedict, born: 25 November 1859; died: 29 November 1936 (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his wife and two children).