Fairfield in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Thomas Sherwood Memorial

Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2010

1. Thomas Sherwood Memorial Marker

Inscription. In memory
of
Thomas Sherwood
1586 – 1655

Puritan – Pioneer – Ancestor

A founder of New England
A first settler of Fairfield
Deputy to the General Court
Committeeman
Soldier of the Pequot War

and his wives
Alice Seabrooke 1587 – 1639
Mary Fitch 1619 – 1693

Erected 1950 by Sherwood Kindred of America.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1586.

Location. 41° 8.465′ N, 73° 14.827′ W. Marker is in Fairfield in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from the intersection of Beach Road and Sunnieholm Drive, on the left when traveling west. Located in the Old Burying Ground. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fairfield CT 06824, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is on the Connecticut Shoreline,

on the Gold Coast,

and in Greater Bridgeport.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is

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in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Fairfield County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Reverend John Jones Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Andrew Ward Memorial (a few steps from this marker); History Comes Alive in a Graveyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairfield Revolutionary War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Up This Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Wolves Swamp (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fairfield’s Historic Green (about 500 feet away); Nathan Bulkley House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfield.

Regarding Thomas Sherwood Memorial. Thomas Sherwood, the patriarch of the Fairfield Sherwoods, was apparently born in 1586 in Ipswich (Suffolk) England. In 1634 he sailed from Ipswich on the ship Francis. After some time in Wethersfield CT, he arrived in Fairfield in about 1648. He was a carpenter and a miller,

Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2010

2. Thomas Sherwood Memorial Marker

and a community leader. His son Thomas Jr., who also arrived on the Francis, was the first miller at the gristmill at Mill River, Southport.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 2,759 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.