Shropshire family surname query

[mrsd]

Hi,

I have traced the Sheward family back to the 17th century in Stottesdon, Shropshire. I have done a search on Thomas Sheward births for around 1660 & been offered a baptism record for a Thomas Shuart. I've had a look to see if this was an early derivative of Sheward but the sites offered mainly seem to be American sites with what looks like Shuart still being an active surname.

A bit of a shot in the dark, but has anyone else come across this or can give me any clues please.

mrsd

[Victor Harvey]

Hi,
I can confirm that the surname SHEWARD, during the 17th century, is shown in profusion in the Shropshire Family History Society (SFHS) records of St Mary, Stottesdon, Burials, and I list below those recorded in the 17th century:-
07/07/1619, SHEWARD, Ralphe
07/06/1664, SHEWARD, Katherine
11/03/1677, SHEWARD, Thomas
20/05/1681, SHEWARD, Margery
26/07/1681, SHEWARD, Thomas
09/02/1683, SHEWARD, Thomas
27/02/1683, SHEWARD, Josian
05/01/1684, SHEWARD
24/03/1685, SHEWARD, Elizabeth
03/03/1687, SHEWARD, Joyce
12/01/1699, SHEWARD, Ralph
Hope that helps? If you wish I can look up Stottesdon 17th century marriages for you.
Victor