Australian Royalty: Genealogy of the colony of NSW

William Sherwin, 1763–1822 (aged 59 years)

Name
William /Sherwin/
Given names
William
Surname
Sherwin
Birth
about 1763
Baptism
May 22, 1763 (aged 0)
Ockbrook, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Text:

Name: William Sharwin
Gender: Male
Baptism Date: 22 May 1763
Baptism Place: Ockbrook,Derby,England
Father:
William Sharwin
Mother:
Mary
FHL Film Number: 428930, 498112
Marriage
Ann Bennett — View this family
February 8, 1784 (aged 21 years)
Kirk Langley, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Text:

Name: William Sherwin
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 8 Feb 1784
Marriage Place: Kirk Langley, Derbyshire, England
Phillimore Ecclesiastical Parish Map:
View this parish
Spouse: Ann Bennitt
Immigration
1792 (aged 29 years)
Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Source: unknown
Text:

He arrived in Australia 1792 aboard the ship Pitt as Sergeant in the NSW Corps. His wife Ann sailed with him. Also on the ship was Captain Joseph Foveaux, a bachelor and one of the most senior NSW Corps officers. Sometime after landing (probably about 1794) Ann Sherwin left her husband for Foveaux, returing with him to England in 1810. Their marriage there in 1815 appears to have been technically bigamous.

Citation details: p. 139
Text:

The ship Pitt arrived in NSW 14 Feb 1792
Occupation
Soldier NSW Corps
between 1789 and 1801 (aged 38 years)
Citation details: p. 341
Text:

SHERWIN, WILLIAM
enlist no levy paid 17 Sep 1796
Lease township of Sydney granted bu Hunter to Ann Sherwin. wife of William Sherwin
land grant 400 ac in 1809?
Storekeeper 3 Apr 1810 (not 1811)
29 Dec 1789 - enlisted in UK, rank Corporal
1791 - arrived in NSW
1792 - 500 acre grant at Parramatta
1793 - rank Sergeant
1795 - leave 0.5 acre at Norfolk Island
1798-1799 - Townson detachment
1799 - 150 acre grant at Mulgrave Place
1800 - McArthur detachment
7 Dec 1801 - discharge
Land purchased
March 12, 1796 (aged 33 years)
Norfolk Island, New South Wales, Australia
Text:

Name: William Sherwin
Event Date: 12 Mar 1796
Arrival year: 1792
Vessel: Pitt
Event Description: Purchased 60 acres of land at Norfolk Island from John Watts
Comments: Came free per "Pitt", 1792, as sergeant in the New South Wales Corps; died 29 Mar 1822
Page: 67
Marriage
Mary Duggan — View this family
about 1800 (aged 37 years)
Text:

William and Mary did not marry. William was already married to Ann Bennett who had left him for Joseph Foveaux
Insolent and disrespectful conduct
June 1805 (aged 42 years)
Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Citation details: The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) Sun 16 Jun 1805 Page 4
Text:

"EXAMINATIONS
BEFORE THE MAGISTRATES.
Yesterday Mr. William Sherwin, committed from Parramatta, was examined on a charge of insolence and disrespectful conduct towards the Commanding Officer of the above settlement; and in consequence of indecorous and contemptuous behaviour to the Bench, was ordered to be imprisoned 14 days; and at the expiration thereof to undergo re-examination in the original charge."

Citation details: The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) Sun 30 Jun 1805 Page 1
Text:

"William Sherwin was yesterday brought before a Bench of magistrates, the term of his committal for contempt having expired; and the Evidence in his behalf being heard patiently throughout, together with all such remarks as he had to offer in his defence, the Bench, was clearly of opinion, that the sentence of the Bench of Magistrates held at Parramatta was extremely lenient, requiring only a public Apology for his highly --- and disrespectful treatment of the Commanding Officer at that Settlement, and repeated to the Magistrates; and that it was therefore inadmissible to deviate from that decision. Being now again called upon to --- thereto he positively required compliance. Whereupon it was ordered, that on the charge upon which he originally was committed he should be imprisoned in the County gaol for the term of six calendar months; and at the expiration of the term give security for his good behaviour for one year, --- in 50l. and two --- in 25l. each, or remain in custody until --- security shall be given."
House burgled
January 1806 (aged 43 years)
Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Citation details: The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) Sun 5 Jan 1806 Page 2
Text:

NOTICE.
Whereas on Saturday night last between the hours of 11 and 12 some offender or offenders burglariously broke and entered the Dwelling-house of Wm. Sherwin at Parramatta; and though strong suspicion is entertained against a person of suspected character as being concerned in the said outrage, yet no sufficient proof has yet been adduced to authorise the apprehending any person. This is therefore to give notice, that any person communicating such information as may be the means of prosecuting to conviction will receive a Reward of Ten Pounds Sterling from me.
WM. SHERWIN."
Petition to Governor
about 1810 (aged 47 years)
New South Wales, Australia
Citation details: Memorials To The Governor, 1810-1826
Text:

"...The humble petition of William Sherwin
Most humbly sheweth
That Your Excellency's petitioner in full persuasion that his character will bear the strictest scrutiny since his arrival in this colony in the ship Pitt with General Grose and Colonel Foveaux in February 1792 and having served as a sergeant in the New South Wales Corps or 102nd Regiment 12 years at which time wishing to settle myself in the country I obtained my discharge at my own request, and there being a vacancy in His Majesty's store at Parramatta His Honor Lieut. Colonel Johnston was pleased to place me in the situation of store keeper where I now remain and having a family of four small children petitioner humbly prays Your Excellency will be pleased to continue the same.
Petitioner having a few head of horned cattle had solicited His Honor the late Lieut. Governor for a stock farm and in consideration of petitioner's young family and close attention to my duty and living in a house at my own expence His Honor was pleased to grant my request which petitioner most humbly prays Your Excellency will be pleased to grant and confirm to Your Excellency's respectful and most obedient humble servant.
William Sherwin
Store Keeper."
Dismissed as Storekeeper
February 1813 (aged 50 years)
Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Citation details: The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) Sat 6 Feb 1813 Page 1
Text:

"HIS EXCELLENCY the GOVERNOR has been pleased to appoint Mr. Samuel Larkins to be Storekeeper at Parramatta, in the Room of William Sherwin, dismissed from that Office for improper and irregular Conduct."
Occupation
Publican
April 19, 1817 (aged 54 years)
Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Text:

Name: William Sherwin
Event Date: 19 Apr 1817
Arrival year: 1792
Vessel: Pitt
Event Description: On list of persons licensed as publicans for 1817; at Parramatta
Comments: Came free per "Pitt", 1792, as sergeant in the New South Wales Corps; died 29 Mar 1822
Page: 342
Occupation
Chief Constable - resigned
October 1821 (aged 58 years)
Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Citation details: The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) Sat 20 Oct 1821 Page 1
Text:

"GOVERNMENT AND GENERAL ORDERS.
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
20th October, 1821.
CIVIL DEPARTMENT.
HIS EXCELLENCY the GOVERNOR has been pleased, at the Recommendation of the Bench of Magistrates at Parramatta, to appoint Mr. John Thorn to be Chief Constable in the Town of Parramatta, in lieu of Mr. William Sherwin, who resigns; and Mr. Robert Barman to be District Constable in Parramatta. Also, John Kenton to be Constable in the District of Bringelly, in lieu of John Callon, dismissed for gross Neglect of Duty; and John Mackey to be Constable and Pound-keeper, near the South Creek Bridge, on the Western Road, in the District of Evan, in lieu of John Walker, resigned..."
Death
March 27, 1822 (aged 59 years)
Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Citation details: p. 95
Burial
March 29, 1822 (2 days after death)
Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Citation details: p. 95
Text:

Buried at St Johns:
Sacred
To the Memory of
Mr WILLIAM SHERWIN
Who Departed this Life
March the 27th 1822
Aged 59 years
Also To the Memory fo [sic]
MARY DUGGIN
Also to the Memory of MARY
WELLS who departed this life
June 28th 1857. Aged 57 years

Citation details: Vol 01, Baptisms, 1790-1825; Marriages, 1789-1823; Burials, 1790-1825
Text:

William Sherwin, age 59, of the parish of Parramatta
was buried 29 Mar 1822
Family with Ann Bennett
himself
Birth: about 1763
Baptism: May 22, 1763 — Ockbrook, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Marriage: February 8, 1784 — Kirk Langley, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Immigration: 1792 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation: Soldier NSW Corps — between 1789 and 1801
Land purchased: March 12, 1796 — Norfolk Island, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: about 1800
Insolent and disrespectful conduct: June 1805 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
House burgled: January 1806 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Petition to Governor: about 1810 — New South Wales, Australia
Dismissed as Storekeeper: February 1813 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation: Publican — April 19, 1817 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation: Chief Constable - resigned — October 1821 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: March 27, 1822 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: March 29, 1822 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ann Bennett Family with spouse Mary Duggan Mary Sherwin William Jamieson Sherwin Sarah Sherwin Elizabeth Sherwin John Sherwin Eliza Sherwin George Duggan Sherwin Thomas Sherwin Eleanor Sherwin Lucy Sherwin
William Sherwin
1763–1822
Birth: about 1763
Death: March 27, 1822 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
wife
Birth: about 1766 — Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Marriage: February 8, 1784 — Kirk Langley, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Immigration: 1792 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: November 17, 1814 — Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Death: January 20, 1840 — Marylebone, London, England, United Kingdom
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Sherwin Family with spouse Joseph Foveaux
Ann Bennett
1766–1840
Birth: about 1766 — Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Death: January 20, 1840 — Marylebone, London, England, United Kingdom
Marriage — February 8, 1784 — Kirk Langley, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Family with Mary Duggan
himself
Birth: about 1763
Baptism: May 22, 1763 — Ockbrook, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Marriage: February 8, 1784 — Kirk Langley, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Immigration: 1792 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation: Soldier NSW Corps — between 1789 and 1801
Land purchased: March 12, 1796 — Norfolk Island, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: about 1800
Insolent and disrespectful conduct: June 1805 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
House burgled: January 1806 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Petition to Governor: about 1810 — New South Wales, Australia
Dismissed as Storekeeper: February 1813 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation: Publican — April 19, 1817 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation: Chief Constable - resigned — October 1821 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: March 27, 1822 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: March 29, 1822 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ann Bennett Family with spouse Mary Duggan Mary Sherwin William Jamieson Sherwin Sarah Sherwin Elizabeth Sherwin John Sherwin Eliza Sherwin George Duggan Sherwin Thomas Sherwin Eleanor Sherwin Lucy Sherwin
William Sherwin
1763–1822
Birth: about 1763
Death: March 27, 1822 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
wife
Birth: about 1783 30
Immigration: February 11, 1796 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: about 1800
Marriage: 1826 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: June 28, 1857
Burial: Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Sherwin Mary Sherwin William Jamieson Sherwin Sarah Sherwin Elizabeth Sherwin John Sherwin Eliza Sherwin George Duggan Sherwin Thomas Sherwin Eleanor Sherwin Lucy Sherwin Family with spouse William Wells
Mary Duggan
1783–1857
Birth: about 1783 30
Death: June 28, 1857
Marriage — about 1800 —
22 months
daughter
Birth: October 24, 1801 38 18 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: December 26, 1815 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: about 1823
Death: 1864 — Berrima, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
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Mary Sherwin
1801–1864
Birth: October 24, 1801 38 18 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1864 — Berrima, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
son
Birth: July 14, 1804 41 21 — New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: 1839 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1874
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Harriett Hanks
William Jamieson Sherwin
1804–1874
Birth: July 14, 1804 41 21 — New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1874
3 years
daughter
Birth: May 14, 1807 44 24 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death:
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Sarah Sherwin
1807–
Birth: May 14, 1807 44 24 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death:
3 years
daughter
Birth: 1809 46 26 — New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1842 — New South Wales, Australia
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Elizabeth Sherwin
1809–1842
Birth: 1809 46 26 — New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1842 — New South Wales, Australia
3 years
son
Birth: June 10, 1811 48 28 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1868 — Victoria, Australia
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John Sherwin
1811–1868
Birth: June 10, 1811 48 28 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1868 — Victoria, Australia
3 years
daughter
Birth: about 1813 50 30
Census: November 1828 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death:
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Eliza Sherwin
1813–
Birth: about 1813 50 30
Death:
3 years
son
Birth: January 30, 1816 53 33 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Christening: November 1, 1816 53 33 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: March 17, 1841 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: September 3, 1898 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: September 4, 1898 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Thorn John Thorn Sherwin
George Duggan Sherwin
1816–1898
Birth: January 30, 1816 53 33 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: September 3, 1898 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
23 months
son
Birth: December 31, 1817 54 34 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1901 — Whittlesea, Victoria, Australia
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Thomas Sherwin
1817–1901
Birth: December 31, 1817 54 34 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1901 — Whittlesea, Victoria, Australia
2 years
daughter
Birth: February 3, 1820 57 37 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Baptism: May 15, 1826 63 43 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1906 — Hunters Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Eleanor Sherwin
1820–1906
Birth: February 3, 1820 57 37 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1906 — Hunters Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2 years
daughter
Birth: June 26, 1822 59 39 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Baptism: August 18, 1822 59 39 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales
Census: November 1828 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1852 — Camperdown, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Lucy Sherwin
1822–1852
Birth: June 26, 1822 59 39 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1852 — Camperdown, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Joseph Foveaux + Ann Bennett
wife’s husband
Birth: about 1767
Immigration: 1792 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Property: Surrey Hill Farm — October 28, 1793 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Property: Surrey Hill Farm — December 2, 1793 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Property: Foveaux Farm — February 20, 1794 — Petersham Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Property: Foveaux Farm — October 3, 1794 — Petersham Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Property: lease of land — November 6, 1794 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: November 17, 1814 — Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Death: March 20, 1846 — Greater London, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ann Bennett
Joseph Foveaux
1767–1846
Birth: about 1767
Death: March 20, 1846 — Greater London, Kent, England, United Kingdom
wife
Birth: about 1766 — Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Marriage: February 8, 1784 — Kirk Langley, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Immigration: 1792 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: November 17, 1814 — Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Death: January 20, 1840 — Marylebone, London, England, United Kingdom
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Sherwin Family with spouse Joseph Foveaux
Ann Bennett
1766–1840
Birth: about 1766 — Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Death: January 20, 1840 — Marylebone, London, England, United Kingdom
Religious marriage — November 17, 1814 — Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
William Wells + Mary Duggan
wife’s husband
Birth: 1786
Immigration: June 11, 1813 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: January 15, 1816 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: 1826 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death:
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Maria McIntyre Family with spouse Mary Duggan
William Wells
1786–
Birth: 1786
Death:
wife
Birth: about 1783 30
Immigration: February 11, 1796 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: about 1800
Marriage: 1826 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: June 28, 1857
Burial: Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Sherwin Mary Sherwin William Jamieson Sherwin Sarah Sherwin Elizabeth Sherwin John Sherwin Eliza Sherwin George Duggan Sherwin Thomas Sherwin Eleanor Sherwin Lucy Sherwin Family with spouse William Wells
Mary Duggan
1783–1857
Birth: about 1783 30
Death: June 28, 1857
Marriage — 1826 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Birth
Baptism
Text:

Name: William Sharwin
Gender: Male
Baptism Date: 22 May 1763
Baptism Place: Ockbrook,Derby,England
Father:
William Sharwin
Mother:
Mary
FHL Film Number: 428930, 498112
Marriage
Text:

Name: William Sherwin
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 8 Feb 1784
Marriage Place: Kirk Langley, Derbyshire, England
Phillimore Ecclesiastical Parish Map:
View this parish
Spouse: Ann Bennitt
Immigration
Source: unknown
Text:

He arrived in Australia 1792 aboard the ship Pitt as Sergeant in the NSW Corps. His wife Ann sailed with him. Also on the ship was Captain Joseph Foveaux, a bachelor and one of the most senior NSW Corps officers. Sometime after landing (probably about 1794) Ann Sherwin left her husband for Foveaux, returing with him to England in 1810. Their marriage there in 1815 appears to have been technically bigamous.

Citation details: p. 139
Text:

The ship Pitt arrived in NSW 14 Feb 1792
Occupation
Citation details: p. 341
Text:

SHERWIN, WILLIAM
enlist no levy paid 17 Sep 1796
Lease township of Sydney granted bu Hunter to Ann Sherwin. wife of William Sherwin
land grant 400 ac in 1809?
Storekeeper 3 Apr 1810 (not 1811)
29 Dec 1789 - enlisted in UK, rank Corporal
1791 - arrived in NSW
1792 - 500 acre grant at Parramatta
1793 - rank Sergeant
1795 - leave 0.5 acre at Norfolk Island
1798-1799 - Townson detachment
1799 - 150 acre grant at Mulgrave Place
1800 - McArthur detachment
7 Dec 1801 - discharge
Land purchased
Text:

Name: William Sherwin
Event Date: 12 Mar 1796
Arrival year: 1792
Vessel: Pitt
Event Description: Purchased 60 acres of land at Norfolk Island from John Watts
Comments: Came free per "Pitt", 1792, as sergeant in the New South Wales Corps; died 29 Mar 1822
Page: 67
Marriage
Text:

William and Mary did not marry. William was already married to Ann Bennett who had left him for Joseph Foveaux
Insolent and disrespectful conduct
Citation details: The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) Sun 16 Jun 1805 Page 4
Text:

"EXAMINATIONS
BEFORE THE MAGISTRATES.
Yesterday Mr. William Sherwin, committed from Parramatta, was examined on a charge of insolence and disrespectful conduct towards the Commanding Officer of the above settlement; and in consequence of indecorous and contemptuous behaviour to the Bench, was ordered to be imprisoned 14 days; and at the expiration thereof to undergo re-examination in the original charge."

Citation details: The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) Sun 30 Jun 1805 Page 1
Text:

"William Sherwin was yesterday brought before a Bench of magistrates, the term of his committal for contempt having expired; and the Evidence in his behalf being heard patiently throughout, together with all such remarks as he had to offer in his defence, the Bench, was clearly of opinion, that the sentence of the Bench of Magistrates held at Parramatta was extremely lenient, requiring only a public Apology for his highly --- and disrespectful treatment of the Commanding Officer at that Settlement, and repeated to the Magistrates; and that it was therefore inadmissible to deviate from that decision. Being now again called upon to --- thereto he positively required compliance. Whereupon it was ordered, that on the charge upon which he originally was committed he should be imprisoned in the County gaol for the term of six calendar months; and at the expiration of the term give security for his good behaviour for one year, --- in 50l. and two --- in 25l. each, or remain in custody until --- security shall be given."
House burgled
Citation details: The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) Sun 5 Jan 1806 Page 2
Text:

NOTICE.
Whereas on Saturday night last between the hours of 11 and 12 some offender or offenders burglariously broke and entered the Dwelling-house of Wm. Sherwin at Parramatta; and though strong suspicion is entertained against a person of suspected character as being concerned in the said outrage, yet no sufficient proof has yet been adduced to authorise the apprehending any person. This is therefore to give notice, that any person communicating such information as may be the means of prosecuting to conviction will receive a Reward of Ten Pounds Sterling from me.
WM. SHERWIN."
Petition to Governor
Citation details: Memorials To The Governor, 1810-1826
Text:

"...The humble petition of William Sherwin
Most humbly sheweth
That Your Excellency's petitioner in full persuasion that his character will bear the strictest scrutiny since his arrival in this colony in the ship Pitt with General Grose and Colonel Foveaux in February 1792 and having served as a sergeant in the New South Wales Corps or 102nd Regiment 12 years at which time wishing to settle myself in the country I obtained my discharge at my own request, and there being a vacancy in His Majesty's store at Parramatta His Honor Lieut. Colonel Johnston was pleased to place me in the situation of store keeper where I now remain and having a family of four small children petitioner humbly prays Your Excellency will be pleased to continue the same.
Petitioner having a few head of horned cattle had solicited His Honor the late Lieut. Governor for a stock farm and in consideration of petitioner's young family and close attention to my duty and living in a house at my own expence His Honor was pleased to grant my request which petitioner most humbly prays Your Excellency will be pleased to grant and confirm to Your Excellency's respectful and most obedient humble servant.
William Sherwin
Store Keeper."
Dismissed as Storekeeper
Citation details: The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) Sat 6 Feb 1813 Page 1
Text:

"HIS EXCELLENCY the GOVERNOR has been pleased to appoint Mr. Samuel Larkins to be Storekeeper at Parramatta, in the Room of William Sherwin, dismissed from that Office for improper and irregular Conduct."
Occupation
Text:

Name: William Sherwin
Event Date: 19 Apr 1817
Arrival year: 1792
Vessel: Pitt
Event Description: On list of persons licensed as publicans for 1817; at Parramatta
Comments: Came free per "Pitt", 1792, as sergeant in the New South Wales Corps; died 29 Mar 1822
Page: 342
Occupation
Citation details: The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) Sat 20 Oct 1821 Page 1
Text:

"GOVERNMENT AND GENERAL ORDERS.
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
20th October, 1821.
CIVIL DEPARTMENT.
HIS EXCELLENCY the GOVERNOR has been pleased, at the Recommendation of the Bench of Magistrates at Parramatta, to appoint Mr. John Thorn to be Chief Constable in the Town of Parramatta, in lieu of Mr. William Sherwin, who resigns; and Mr. Robert Barman to be District Constable in Parramatta. Also, John Kenton to be Constable in the District of Bringelly, in lieu of John Callon, dismissed for gross Neglect of Duty; and John Mackey to be Constable and Pound-keeper, near the South Creek Bridge, on the Western Road, in the District of Evan, in lieu of John Walker, resigned..."
Death
Citation details: p. 95
Burial
Citation details: p. 95
Text:

Buried at St Johns:
Sacred
To the Memory of
Mr WILLIAM SHERWIN
Who Departed this Life
March the 27th 1822
Aged 59 years
Also To the Memory fo [sic]
MARY DUGGIN
Also to the Memory of MARY
WELLS who departed this life
June 28th 1857. Aged 57 years

Citation details: Vol 01, Baptisms, 1790-1825; Marriages, 1789-1823; Burials, 1790-1825
Text:

William Sherwin, age 59, of the parish of Parramatta
was buried 29 Mar 1822