WHAT IS PALMYRA?

Many people have asked why I named my book, "Going to Palmyra;Sherman Deeds." and more have asked, "What is Palmyra?" Well, simply stated Palmyra is a wonderfully warm small township located on the Erie Canal in Wayne County, NY dating back into the late 1700s.

The significance of Palmyra to our Sherman family genealogy begins in about 1794 when Humphrey Sherman (David, Ebenezer, Samuel, Phillip) originally of Tiverton, RI, arrived from Cambridge, Washington County, NY and settled in the area. According to historical documents Humphrey later brought to Palmyra his two youngest brothers, David Jr. and Gideon. Both Gideon, our Sherman ancestor, and David later settled, lived out their lives, and died in nearby Marion, NY.

The stable, as it looks today, that Humphrey Sherman built almost 200 years ago. It is located on his original homestead, and it is where the stage coach drivers and other visitors placed their horses when they arrived at the Humphrey Sherman residence in East Palmyra, NY.

Another view of historic Palmyra, NY

So, to answer peoples' questions about what I named my book, the truth is that I fell in love with PALMYRA, and that I found documented proof of our family in the many Wayne County property DEEDS reviewed. It was a logical choice that, to me, had much meaning.

Today historical Palmyra is mostly rich farmland, and a wonderful place to visit and to live.

You can read more about the early English genealogy of Humphrey Sherman, his family, and Wayne County in the book, "Going to Palmyra Sherman Deeds." Please click here.    A Review

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