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Sherwood, William

 Person

Biography

William Sherwood, judge and farmer of Southport, Connecticut; mined for gold in California and Australia during the 1850s.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

William Sherwood papers

 Collection
Call Number: WA MSS S-1324
Abstract:

The papers consist of correspondence, diaries, genealogical research materials and other papers concerning Sherwood's unsuccessful mining ventures in California and Australia, his journey to England 1846-48 to research the descendants of Joshua Jennings, and Sherwood family life.

Dates: 1808-1906, bulk 1840-1880