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ALBERT A SHERMAN
1831. Albert born in OH (CLI/DR 3-168; tombstone; 1906 Past & Present of Clinton Co MI p525).
1858. Albert married to Nancy J Frain [born 1842] (1906 Past & Present of Clinton Co MI p525).
1860. Census of Bennington Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Albert age 26, farmer; Nancy J Sherman
age 18, born 1842 in MI; child Clayton (p162p844/d1331/f1203).
1863. Albert bought land in Duplain Twp Clinton Co (1906 Past & Present of Clinton Co MI p525).
1864. Census of Shiawassee Co indicated: Albert (LDS/AISx).
xxxx. Albert owned three farms, 480 acres, he became one of the prosperous and well-to-do agriculturist
of this part of MI (1906 Past & Present of Clinton Co MI p525).
1880. A A Sherman owned 199 acres valued at 4,500.00 and paid $36.42 tax, had personal property
valued at $920.00 and paid $7.01 tax, as shown in 1880 Tax Assessment of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co
(SHI/GSNL v14n4p23 Jun 1985).
xxxx. Albert married Marie Sheffer born in [1839] NY.
1900. Census of Duplain Twp Clinton Co indicated: Albert A age 69; Mariah (sic) age 50, born 1939 in
NY; child Edwin (Soundex).
1904. Albert Sherman died at Elsie, married 3 times, son by 1st marriage and 3 children by 2nd marriage
of which two are living (1906 Past & Present of Clinton Co MI p525); mother Sarah Sherman (CLI/DR
3-168; MI/DRx 10-223). Albert 1831-1904, buried in Elsie Village Cemetery Clinton Co (tombstone).
1910. Marie Sherman died at Duplain Twp Clinton Co, widow, age 72, (CLI/DR 3-251; no MI/DRx).
4 Children:
1. Clayton A Sherman born 1860 in Shiawassee Co MI.
1882. Clayton bought 40 acres in Duplain Twp Clinton Co MI (1906 Past & Present of Clinton Co
MI p525).
1880. Albert Sherman (possible father) shown as guardian for Clayton Sherman in a list of tax
payers of Bennington Twp Shiawassee Co (SHI/GSNL v17n1p11 Sep 1987).
1884. Clayton married Cora A Leach [born 1862] (1906 Past & Present of Clinton Co MI p525).
xxxx. Clayton bought a 80 acre farm (1906 Past & Present of Clinton Co MI p525).
1891. Clayton a farmer born in OH, wife Minnie Sherman lined out and Cora Adell Sherman
added in, born in Ireland (child's BR)
1900. Census of Duplain Twp Clinton Co indicated: Clayton H age 40; Cora A Sherman age 38,
born 1862 in OH; children Ivy (Soundex s1).
1901. Clayton rented his land and bought a lumberyard in Elsie MI Clinton Co, and removed to
Elsie MI (1906 Past & Present of Clinton Co MI p525).
1910. Census of Elsie MI Clinton Co indicated: Clayton A age 50; Cora A age 47; child Iva B
(Soundex e6/f48).
1920. Census of Elsie MI Clinton Co indicated: Clayton A age 59; Cora A age 57 (Soundex e6/p5).
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1941. Clayton A Sherman died, 1860-1941, buried in Riverside Cemetery Elsie MI Clinton C0
(tombstone).
1950. Cora A Sherman died, 1862-1950, buried in Riverside Cemetery (tombstone). 1 Child:
1. Ivy D Sherman born 1891 in MI (1900 Soundex) or Iva B Sherman (1910 Soundex). Or Jay
B Sherman born 1891 in Duplain Twp Clinton Co, name lined out and Ivah Dell Sherman
added in (CLI/BR 3-112).
2. Edwin Y Sherman born 1871 in MI (1900 Soundex s1).
3-4. Unknown Sherman.
ALMERON5 SHERMAN
American Lineage: John4, Jeremiah3, Michael2, & William1 (Of Dartmouth MA).
1808. Almeron born in NY (NES p10). (Gen Refs: NES p10; FDS 3940; SD p110).
1828. Almeron married to Jane A Donelly, who was born 1809 in NY.
1845. Almeron settled about this date near Laingsburg MI Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co (1880 History
p293).
1850. Census of Sullivan NY Madison Co indicated Almeron head-of-household (Census, SD p110)
1854. Possible: A Sherman resident in Sec 20 (sic) and Sec 36 Middleburg Twp Clinton Co (1880
History p240).
1856. Possible: A Sherman was Justice of the Peace for Sciota Twp (1880 History p295).
xxxx. A Sherman, settler in Middlebury Twp Shiawassee Co prior to 1860 (SHI/GSNL v16n1p13/4
1986).
1860. Possible: A Sherman was Justice of the Peace for Sciota Twp (1880 History p295).
1860. Census of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Almeron age 51, farmer; Jane Sherman age 51,
born 1809 in NY; children Mary, Andrew and wife Harriet, Jane, Anne, John, Albert, Almeron
(p181p863/d1486/f1246; nb/7.40).
1866. Almeron Sherman died. 8 Children:
1. Evalina6 Sherman (Chaffin) born 1831 in NY, married George H Chaffin or Giles G Chaffin
born 1823 (SHI/MR; SD p808).
2. Mary6 Sherman, born 1835 in NY (SD p1794)
1850. Mary lived with parents (census).
1960. Mary lived at home and was a school teacher (Census). Mary was the first teacher in the
school in Sec 28 Middleburg Twp Shiawassee Co (1880 History p244); Mary was an early school
teacher in Middlebury Twp (SHI/GSNL v16n1p13/4 1986).
1880. Mary & Jane Sherman owned 159 acres valued at $4,000.00 paid $30.00 tax, according to
Assessment Roll of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co (SHI/GSNL v14n4p23 Jun 1985).
3. Andrew D6 Sherman born 1835/36 Shawangunk Twp Dutches Co NY.
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1839. Mrs A D Sherman born, aka Harriet J Cross; raised in a hollowed out log cradle (1880
History p292). (Gen Refs: NES p10; SD p151).
1850. Census of Sullivan NY Madison Co indicated Andrew lived with his parents (SD p151).
1860. Census of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Andrew age 24, Harriet age 21, born 1839 in
NY, married within the last year; enumerated with his parents (p181p863/d1486/f1246).
1870. Census of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Andrew age 34, farmer; Harriet; children
Henrietta, Jane, Gertrude; Edwin Cross born 1855 in MI, works on farm (p411/d149/f148).
1872. A D Sherman in charge of Sunday School of the Warren Methodist Episcopal Church (1880
History p243).
1879. Mr/Mrs Andrew Sherman attended a wedding in Middlebury Twp Shiawassee Co (Owosso
Weekly Press Oct 29 1879).
1880. Census of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co MI indicated: Andrew age 44, farmer; Harriet J
Sherman age 40, born 1840 in MI; children Henerietta, Jennie, Gertrude, Mary, William; Edwin
Cross age 25 born 1855, brother (p512/d156/f156; nb/6.38).
1880. A D Sherman owner 119 acres valued at $3,000.00 paid #22.95 tax, and personal property
valued at $860.00 paid $6.55 tax, according to Assessment Roll of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co
(SHI/GSNL v14n4p23 Jun 1985).
1891. Andrew D mentioned (1891 Portrait and Biographical Album of Clinton Co and Shiawassee
Co, p234; nb/3.11).
1892/3. Possible: Mrs A Sherman shown in the Owosso City Directory as president of the Women's
Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church (SHI/GSNL v18n2p24 Dec 1988).
1902. Harriet Sherman died, 1839-1902, buried in Sciota Twp #2 Cemetery Shiawassee Co (FGQ
v8p64 Jul 1966; no MI/DRx).
1900. Census of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Andrew, farmer; Harriet, married 38 years, 5
children 4 alive; children Mary, Gertrude.
1904. Andrew married Miss Ella Ferry, Mr Sherman is a well known and prosperous farmer in
Sciota Twp (Owosso Weekly Press Aug 2 1904).
1910. Census of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Andrew D age 74, farmer, 2nd marriage;
Ella U Sherman age 63, born 1849 in MI, 1st marriage, married 6 years, no information on
children given; Fred Pelton age 45, born 1865 in MI, farm laborer, son-in-law (Soundex e97/f10).
1916. Andrew Sherman died, 1835-1916, buried in Sciota Twp #2 Cemetery Shiawassee Co (FGQ
v8p64 Jul 1966). 6 Children:
1. Henerietta7 Sherman born 1863 in MI.
2. Jennie A7 Sherman born 1866 in MI. Lived at Ovid MI Clinton/Shiawassee County line;
graduated with class of 1892 from Eastern MI Univ at Ypsilanti MI; portrait (Portrait File,
Clark Historical Library, Central MI Univ).
3. Gertrude7 Sherman born 1867/68 in MI. Lived at Ovid MI Clinton/Shiawassee County
line; graduated from Eastern MI Univ at Ypsilanti MI; portrait (Portrait File, Clark Historical
Library, Central MI Univ). Possible: 1910 Census of Ward 3 Flint MI Genesee Co indicated:
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Gertrude E age 42, born 1868 in MI, father born in NY and mother in MI, single, grade school
teacher; lodger enumerated with Albert F Dinger (e22/s7/d129/f203). Possible: Gertrude E
Sherman born 1867, died 1945, buried in Maple Grove Cemetery Ovid MI (tombstone).
4. William7 Sherman born 1869 in NY, adopted (possible CAS/BRx A-65).
5. May W7 Sherman born 1872 in MI.
6. Mary7 Sherman born 1878 in MI.
4. Jane6 Sherman, born 1840 in NY (SD p1286).
1880. Mary & Jane Sherman owned 159 acres valued at $4,000.00 paid $30.60 tax, according to
Assessment Roll of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co (SHI/GSNL v14n4p23 Jun 1985).
5. Anna Eliza6 Sherman (Kemp), born 1842 in NY, married Mr Kemp (SD p168).
6. John D6 Sherman, born 1844 in NY. (Gen Refs: NES p10; SD p1411).
1866. John and Sarah were married (1900 Census), nee Sarah Potter (her obit).
1870. Census of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: J D age 25, farmer; Sarah; children Janette,
Louie (p411/d150/f149).
1872. John was class stewart of the Warren Methodist Episcopal Church in Sec 34 of Middleburg
Twp Clinton Co. (1880 History p243).
1872. Possible: J Sherman was Justice of the Peace for Sciota Twp (1880 History p295).
1879. Mr/Mrs John Sherman attended a wedding in Middlebury Twp Shiawassee Co (Owosso
Weekly Press Oct 29 1879).
1880. Possible: J D Sherman was Justice of the Peace for Sciota Twp (1880 History p295).
1880. Census of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: John; Sarah Sherman age 31, born 1849 in
NJ; children Nettie, Edith (p512/d157/f159; nb/6.38).
1880. J D Sherman owned 119 acres valued at $2,000.00 paid $7.21 tax, and personal property
valued at $180 paid $1.29 tax, according to Assessment Roll of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co
(SHI/GSNL v14n4p23 Jun 1985).
1881. John D Sherman of Laingsburg MI Shiawassee Co, Justice (1881 MI Gaz p736).
1900. Census of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: John, farmer; Sarah; children Ethel, Harold,
Jerome (Soundex s10).
1909. Sarah Sherman died, 1848-1909, buried in Sciota Twp #2 Cemetery Shiawassee Co (FGQ
v8p65 Jul 1966; Owosso Weekly Argus/Evening Argus Jun 10 1909; MI/DRx Shiawasee/Sciota-5).
1910. Census of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: John age 66, retired farmer; Ella Sherman
age 55, born 1855 in MI, apparent 2nd wife; lived with son Harold (e97/p193/d11/f11; nb/8.59).
1918. John Sherman died, 1844-1918, buried in Sciota Twp #2 Cemetery Shiawassee Co (FGQ
v8p65 Jul 1966). 9 Children:
1. Jennette7 Sherman (Nixon) (Bannatyne) born 1867 in MI; 1888 married William G Nixon
born 1866 (Owosso Weekly Press May 30 1888; 1900 they lived in Chesaning MI Saginaw Co;
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5 children (Census, see sister Ethel below). Called G W Dixon in mother's obit. Nettie Sherman
(Bannatyne) married W A Bannatyne born 186x, lived in Sciota Twp in 1909 (mother's obit).
2. Louie7 Sherman born 1869 in MI. Louie, 1869-1873, child of J D & J (sic) Sherman, buried
in Sciota Twp #2 Cemetery Shiawassee Co (FGQ v8p65 Jul 1966).
3. "female"7 Sherman (twin) born 1873, died 1873 age 1m at Sciota Twp (SHI/DR A-521127).
4. "female"7 Sherman (twin) born 1873, died 1873 age 1m at Sciota Twp (SHI/DR A-521128).
5. Edith Belle7 Sherman born 1878 in MI. 1890 Edith, 1878-1890, buried in Sciota Twp #2
Cemetery Shiawassee Co (FGQ v8p65 Jul 1966; no MI/DRx).
6. Ethel L7 Sherman (Banytine) born 1882 in MI. 1900 Census of Chesaning MI Saginaw Co
indicated Ethel L age 18, born 1881 in MI, father born in NY and mother in NJ, single, sisterin-law (uc). Enumerated with William G Nixon age 34 and Jennette E Nixon age 32, born 1967
in MI, father born in NY and mother in NJ (e33/p187/d110/f115). 1901 she married William
Banytine born 188x of Detroit MI (Owosso Weekly Press Nov 30 1901).
7. Harold7 Sherman born 1887 in MI. 1909 Harold lived in Sciota Twp (mother's obit). 1910
Census of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Harold, head of household, single, farmer; his
father and step-mother lived with him (p193/d11/f11; nb/8.59).
8. Jerome E7 Sherman born 1890 in MI.
1908. Jerome and Felicia were married.
1909. Jerome lived in Sciota Twp (mother's obit).
1910. Census of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Jerome P age 20, farmer; Felicia L
Sherman age 21, born 1889 in MI (p193/d12/f12; nb/8.59).
1920. Census of Shiawassee Co indicated: Jerome E age 29; Felicia age 31 (Soundex e247/p8).
9. John7 Sherman born 190x, died 1915, buried in Sciota Twp #2 Cemetery Shiawassee Co
(FGQ v8p65 Jul 1966).
7. Albert A6 Sherman born 1846 in NY, probably in Dutches Co. (Gen Ref: NES p10/11; FDS
3940; SD p73).
1861. Possible: Albert A age 18 born 1843, of Lansing MI Ingham Co, enlisted in the Civil War in
Co G 12th Inf; disability discharge Aug 1862 (MSS v12p142).
1862. Possible: Albert A from Shiawassee Co discharged for disabilities from Co G 12th Inf (1880
History p112).
1870. Census of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Albert age 23, farmer; Mary Sherman
[sister]; Jannie Sherman [sister] (p411/d152/f151).
1876. Albert A and Julia A Starring were married (1936 Who's Who in MI). Albert married Jun 22
1876 at Oakland MI Julia Amelia Stahring born Oct 1849; here parents Henry Stahring and
Martha Luietta Carpenter (<ancestry.com> Gene Pool).
1879. Mr/Mrs Albert Sherman attended a wedding in Middlebury Twp Shiawassee Co (Owosso
Weekly Press Oct 29 1879).
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188x. No record he belonged to the GAR (SA/GARx).
1880. Census of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Albert age 31, born 1849 in NY; Julia age
29, born 1851 in MI; children Almeron, Frances (p512/d158/f160; Soundex s16; nb/6.38).
1892/3. Possible: Mrs A Sherman shown in the Owosso City Directory as president of the Women's
Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church (SHI/GSNL v18n2p24 Dec 1988).
1909. Mr & Mrs A Sherman reunion of children and grandchildren (Owosso Weekly Press Jul 6
1909).
1900. Census of Owosso MI Shiawassee Co indicated: Albert, retired farmer; Julia, married 24
years, 6 children 6 alive; children Almeron, Lenora, Ludonna, Henry, Anna and Evelyn (male)
(p123/d77/f78; Soundex s4); nb/7.41).
1910. Census of Owosso City in Shiawassee Co indicated: Albert A, occupation unclear; Julia A
Sherman age 60, born 1850 in MI, 6 children 6 alive; children Joy Ann, Evelyn
(e89/p38/d217/f305; nb/8.56).
1920. Census of Owosso MI Shiawassee Co indicated: A A Sherman age 73; Julia A age 70
(Soundex e237/p5).
1920. Mrs A A Sherman, North Washington St, left this morning on a trip to Pontiac and Detroit
(probably the Owosso Argus, 1920).
1920. An enjoyable family reunion took place Monday afternoon at the home of Mr & Mrs A A
Sherman, 921 N Washington St, when 21 members of the Sherman family spent the day together.
Among those present were Mr & Mrs M C Sherman and three children from Defiance OH. Mr &
Mrs D J North and daughter of Detroit; Mr & Mrs E G Caspell and children Joan and Robert of
Pontiac. Mr & Mrs Henry A Sherman and sons Henry and James of Sault Ste Marie, and Mr & Mrs
E Peter Sherman of daughter Helen of this city. (probably the Owosso Argus, 1920).
1923. Albert Sherman died in Pontiac MI Oakland Co. Albert A died, 1846-1923, buried in Oak
Hill Cemetery Pontiac MI Oakland Co (cemetery records). No burial record (SA/GRCx).
1935. Julia A Sherman died, 1849-1935, buried in Oak Hill Cemetery Pontiac MI Oakland Co
(cemetery records). 6 Children:
1. Almeron Carpenter7 Sherman born 1877 in Shiawassee Co MI. Also called Meron
Sherman.
1902. Married in Owosso to Elizabeth Todd born 188x (Owosso Weekly Press Jul 28 1902,
Aug 1 1902, Sep 7 1904).
1909. Meron lived in N Baltimore OH (Owosso Weekly Press Jul 6 1909).
1920. Mr & Mrs M C Sherman and three child of Defiance OH attended a family reunion at his
parents' home in Owosso MI (probably the Owosso Argus, 1920).
1941/43. Almeron Sherman died in 1941 and Elizabeth Sherman died in 1943, both in Defiance
OH Defiance Co. (NES p11; SD p110; Sherman-Todd Papers at Saginaw MI Public Library)
2 Children:
1. Philip Todd8 Sherman born 1903 in Shiawassee Co (SD p2057).
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2. James Edwin8 Sherman born 1905 in Shiawassee Co, died 1965 (SD p1276). 3
Children.
2. Frances Lenore7 Sherman (North) born 1879 in Shiawassee Co MI.
1897. Possible: Norma Sherman graduated from Owosso High School (SHI/GSNL v15n3p23
Mar 1986).
1901. Frances Elnora Sherman, a former stenog at Owosso Carriage Co, married to Dwight G
North (Owosso Weekly Press Jun 13 1901).
1909. They lived in Detroit MI (Owosso Weekly Press Jul 6 1909). 1 Child. (NES p11; SD
p851).
1920. Mr & Mrs D J North and daughter of Detroit MI attended a family reunion at her parents'
home in Owosso MI (probably the Owosso Argus, 1920).
3. Donna7 Sherman (Castell) born 1881 in Shiawassee Co MI. Also called Ludonna
Sherman.
1901. Donna graduated from Owosso High School (SHI/GSNL v15n3p28 Mar 1986).
1904. Donna married Dr D G Castell, to live in Albion MI, Donna graduate of Thomas School
of Music in Detroit, teacher of music in the Holly MI Schools, guest Mrs Meron Sherman of
New Baltimore OH (Owosso Weekly Press Sep 7 1904).
1909. They lived in Pontiac MI (Owosso Weekly Press Jul 6 1909).
1920. Mr & Mrs E G Caspell and children Joan and Robert of Pontiac attend a family reunion
at her parents' home in Owosso MI (probably the Owosso Argus, 1920).
1. Joan8 Castell/Caspell born 191x.
2. Robert8 Castell/Caspell born 191x.
4. Henry Andrew7 Sherman born 1883 in Shiawassee Co MI. (Gen Ref: 1936 Who's Who in
MI; NES p11).
1902/08. Henry earned a BS in Engineering at U of M. 1906/1914 a Civil Engineer at the US
Corp of Engineers, helped built the Sault Ste Marie canal.
1914/20. Henry was Asst Sup of North-western Leather Co.
1917. Henry married to Kristine Fla or Flaa born 189x.
1920/36. Henry was City Manager of Sault Ste Marie.
1920. Census of Sault Ste Marie MI Chippewa Co indicated: Henry A age 36; Christine
Sherman age 27 born 1893; child Henry (Soundex e33/p4).
1920. Mr & Mrs Henry A Sherman and sons Henry and James of Sault Ste Marie attend family
reunion at his parents in Owosso MI (probably the Owosso Argus, 1920).
1939. Henry lived in Sault Ste Marie MI Chippewa Co (WWM v1939p354).
1951. Henry Sherman died, he was an Episcopalian (Owosso MI A-Z, by Helen Harrelson,
1993). 3 Children:
1. Henry Starring8 Sherman born 1918 in MI (CHI/BRx 4-147).
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2. James Leonard8 Sherman born 1920 in MI (CHI/BRx 4-194).
3. Peter Robert8 Sherman born 1922 in MI (CHI/BRx 4-250).
5. Joy Ann7 Sherman (LaForest) born 1888 in Shiawassee Co MI. Called Joan Sherman,
Joeann Sherman and Anna Sherman. Married Ralph LaForest born 188x. (NES p11) 1
Child.
6. Evelyn Peter7 Sherman (male) born 1891 in Owosso MI Shiawassee Co; called Peter
Sherman. (Gen Ref: NES p11).
1909. Evelyn Sherman graduated from Owosso High School (SHI/GSNL v15n3p28 Mar 1986).
1909. Blanche Moore graduated from Owosso High School (SHI/GSNL v15n3p28 Mar 1986).
xxxx. Evelyn Peter Sherman married Blanche Moore [born 1891].
1920. Census of Shiawassee Co indicated: Peter age 29; Blanche age 28, child Helen (Soundex
e229/p5).
1920. Mr & Mrs E Peter Sherman and daughter Helen attended a family reunion at his parents'
home in Owosso MI (probably the Owosso Argus, 1920).
1920. Newspaper advertisement: E P Sherman, Geo Sherman, C Crutts, & W E Zimmerman
names associated with the Michigan Trucking Co, Owosso MI, phone 736 (probably the
Owosso Argus, 1920).
1965. Blanche Sherman died, 1891-1965, buried in Oak Hill Cemetery Owosso MI
Shiawassee Co (cemetery record). 2 Children:
1. Helen June8 Sherman born 1914.
2. Joseph Peter8 Sherman born 1925. 1950s, Joseph Peter Sherman of Owosso MI
received the Korean War bonus, Army O955922 (SA/KWx).
8. Almeron6 Sherman, born 1849 in NY (SD p110). Possible: "Male" Sherman born in NY, died
1868 in Sciota Twp, name and age unreadable, father Almeron Sherman (SHI/DR A-11-xxxx; no
MI/DRx).
CATHERINE SHERMAN
1847. Catherine born in Canada, immigrated 1852.
1920. Census of Owosso MI Shiawassee Co indicated: Catherine age 73, lived alone (Soundex e243/p3).
CHARLES SHERMAN
1862. Charles born in MI, father in NY and mother in MI.
1880. Census of Antrim Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Charles Sherman age 18, farm laborer; Dora
Sherman age 16, born 1864 in MI (p301/d143/f143; nb/6.37).
ELIZABETH SHERMAN
1844. Elizabeth born in NY (1900 Soundex).
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1900. Census of Caledonia Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Elizabeth Sherman age 56; Arthur Foot age
17 born 1883, son; Joseph Brewer age 48 born 1852, brother, with wife and two children (Soundex
s13).
1929. Possible: Elizabeth Sherman died Nov 1 1929, age 86, related to Mr J C Foote, buried in
Memorial Park Cemetery Battle Creek Twp Calhoun Co (Battle Creek Twp cemetery record).
FRANK SCHERMAN
1851. Frank born in Germany, parents born in Germany (1910 Census).
1883. Frank and Caroline were married.
1883/93. Frank removed from OH to MI.
1910. Census of Caladonia Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Frank, farmer; Caroline Sherman age 53
born 1857 in Germany, married 27 years, 8 children 8 alive, children Julia, Rosa, Agnes, Icler; Joseph
Less Julia's husband and Jerome Less Julia's daughter (p235/249/252: nb/8.55). 8 Children:
1. Julia Sherman (Less) born 1883 in OH. Married Joseph Less born 188x, child Jerome Less
born 191x (1910 census).
2. Rosa Sherman born 1893 in MI.
3. Agnes Sherman born 1896 in MI.
4. Icler (uc) Sherman born 1898 in MI.
5-8. Unknown Shermans (1910 Census).
FRANK SHERMAN
1870. Frank was born in MI, parents in NY. Minnie was born in MI, father in MI and mother in
Germany (1900 Census).
1892. Frank Sherman born 1870 and Minnie Cook born 1871, both of Laingsburg MI Shiawassee Co,
marriage license issued (Owosso Weekly Press Feb 10 1892).
1892. Frank and Minnie were married (1900 census).
1900. Census of Sciota Twp Shiawassee Co MI indicated: Frank, merchant; Minnie (uc) Sherman born
[1871], married 8 years, 1 child 1 alive; Eva N (p266-67/d174/f177; nb/7.42). <read census>
1920. Census of Genesee Co indicated: Frank age 50, hired man; enumerated with Andrew Harris
(Soundex e63/p2). 1 Child:
1. Eva M Sherman born 1893 in MI. 1910 Census of Shiawassee Co indicated: Eva M age not
recorded, daughter; enumerated with Jacob W Bittell age 44 born 1866 (Soundex e88/f331). [see
Dora M shown under Freeman in Tuscola Co] <read census for Jacob Bittell>
FRED SHERMAN
1862. Mary Bolle born in MI, parents in Germany (1900 Census).
1863. Fred born in Germany, parents born in Germany (1900 Census).
1883. Fred immigrated and naturalized.
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1900. Census of Shiawassee Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Fred, farmer; Mary, married 15 years, 2
children 2 alive; children Walter and Eunice (p256/d257/f265; nb/7.42).
1900/10. Fred Sherman died (1910 Census).
1910. Census of Owosso Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Mary Sherman , widow, own income; children
Walter, Emma; Carl Bolle age 75 born 1835, widow, Mary's father (p113/d168/f17). 2 Children:
1. Walter Sherman born 1886 in MI. 1910 he was single and an electrician with an Electric Co
(Census).
2. Eunice or Emma Sherman born 1892 in MI. 1910 she was a sales lady in a dry goods store
(Census).
GEORGE SHERMAN
1836. Born in ME (1860 Census).
1859. Lousia Sherman shown on the first tax assessment list for Owosso City (1880 History p149).
1860. Census Perry Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: George age 24, carpenter; Lousia Sherman age 28,
born 1832 in NY; child Jenette (p212p213p894/d1742/f1583). 1 Child:
1. Jenette Sherman born 1854 MI.
GEORGE SHERMAN
1841. George born in Germany, parents born in Germany (1910 Census).
1871. George and Mary Callaghan born 1852 were married (son Edson's LIV/MR; Censuses).
1881. Possible: Sherman & McCuen of Bancroft, hardware (MI Gaz 1881 p174).
1887. George renounces Germany in his "Intentions of Naturalization" (Naturalization Records of
Shiawassee Co MI, 1983).
1900. Census of Bancroft MI Shiawassee Co indicated: Mary age 48, born 1852 in OH; children Willie,
Eddie (Soundex s3).
1910. Census of Shiawassee Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: George age 69, laborer; Mary Sherman age
69, born 1841 in OH, no children; William Sherman age 29, single, section hand at railroad, born in MI,
shown as a son [conflicts with above statement] (p199/d1/f1; nb/8.59).
2 Children:
1. William Sherman born 1880 in OH. 1908 William and Ann Sherman born 188x of Bancroft
MI were witnesses to his brother Edson's wedding (Edson's LIV/MR).
2. Edson F "Eddie" Sherman born 1884 in Corunna MI Shiawassee Co (his LIV/MR). Possible
(LIV/BRx 4-340).
1900. Census of Shiawassee Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Edison (sic) age 16, single, boarder,
farm hand (p290/d389/f401; nc/7.42).
1908. Edson age 24 of Bancroft MI Shiawassee Co, a farmer, married at Bancroft MI to Zora
Botsford born 1887 (LIV/MR 4-246).
1910. Census of Dearborn MI Wayne Co indicated Edson age 26. Jere Sherman age 22, born 1888
in MI; Gladys Sherman age 6, born 1904 in MI, step-daughter (sic); George Botsford age 65 born
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1845, step-father; Kittie Botsford age 46 born 1864, step-mother; Dorthea Botsford age 7 born
1903, sister-in-law (Soundex e3/f150). <read>
1911. Edson F Sherman died, 1884-1911, buried in lot R-12 in Rowley Cemetery in Locke Twp
Ingham Co (tombstone). [see 1961, tombstone probably miss read as 1911 rather than 1961].
1920. Census of Ann Arbor MI Washtenaw Co indicated: Edward age 35; Zora age 52; children
Gladys, Elmo, Bessie, Lyle, Leo; Joseph Botsford born 1890 in MI, brother-in-law; Myrtle Botsford
born 1895 in MI, sister-in-law; Dorothy Botsford born 1903, sister-in-law (Soundex 137/p8).
1947. Zora Mae Sherman died, 1887-1947, buried in lot R-12 Rowley Cemetery Locke Twp
Ingham Co (tombstone).
1961. Edson E died, 1884-1961, buried in Rowley Cemetery (tombstone). [See 1911]. 7 Children.
1. Gladys Sherman (Thompson) born 1904 in MI, deceased prior to Feb 2000 (sister Bessie's
obit).
2. Edson S Sherman born 1909 in Howell Twp Livingston Co (LIV/BR 4-340).
3. Elmo Sherman born 1911 in MI. Deceased prior Feb 2000 (sister Bessie's obit).
4. Bessie H Sherman (Brisbo) born Apr 28 1913 in MI; married Edward Brisbo who died
prior to 2000, Bessie died Feb 20 2000, buried in Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Okemos MI
(WAS/BRx 7-79-1911; obit Lansing state Journal Feb 22 2000).
5. Lyle Woodrow Sherman born 1915 in MI (WAS/BRx 12-1915). Deceased prior Feb 2000
(sister Bessie's obit).
6. Leo Sherman born 1917 in MI. Leo (Ladonna Sherman ) lived in Grand Ledge MI in Feb
2000 (sister Bessie's obit).
7. Robert Sherman born 191x, died prior Feb 2000, this is the only reference to Robert (sister
Bessie's obit).
GEO W SHERMAN
1843. Geo W born in NY (1910 Soundex).
1879. George was Director of District Number 2 School in Scioto Twp Shiawassee Co; 36 students;
property value $50; teacher's wages $93 (1880 History p307).
1880. G W Sherman owned 34 acres valued at $675.00 and paid $4.55 tax, also personal property
valued at $300.00 and paid $2.04 tax, according to Assessment Roll of Woodhull Twp Shiawassee Co
(SHI/GSNL v13n3p5 Mar 1984).
1880. Mary & Jane Sherman owned 159 acres valued at $4,000.00 paid $30.00 tax, according to
Assessment Roll of Woodhull Twp Shiawassee Co (SHI/GSNL v13n3p5 Mar 1984).
1910. Census of Laingsburg MI Shiawassee Co indicated: Geo W age 67; Rozelma Sherman age 64,
born 1846 in NY, wife: Rozelena Sherman age 19, born 1891 in NY, granddaughter (Soundex
e97/f73).
HARRISON SHERMAN
Contributor: mc/mg = Marilyn Goward, 4201 Jefferson, Midland MI 48640-3511.
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Contributor: mc/rm = Rainelle (Sherman) Matte, 10351 Chadwick Rd, Laingsburg MI 48848, 517651-6097, <gpmatte@tir.com>.
1812. Harrison born in VT (1870 census) or NY (1850 Census); ancestry unknown (SD p1057). (Gen
Refs: not in DPS, NES, DWS, FDS, LDS/IGI, LDS/AF).
1815/16. Harrison's wife Mary born in NY, father born in CT and mother in VT (1880 Census).
1850. Census of Town of Chateaugay Franklin Co NY indicated: Harrison age 35, farmer; Mary age 35;
children Laura, Angeline, Jefferson, Allen, Enoch, Lewis, Sophrona, Homer; all born in NY (SD p1057;
p148p296/d655/f688).
1860. <check census for Chateaugay NY Franklin Co, LDS/FHC>.
1860. Census Index MI indicated no Harrison Sherman.
1864. <check census of Hazelton Twp Shiawassee Co MI, State Lib>.
1870. Census of Hazelton Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Harrison age 57, farmer; Mary Sherman age
54 born 1816 in NY; children Homer, Peter, Milton, Ellen, Herbert (p301p302/d85/f87).
1874. <check for State census>
1880. Census of Hazelton Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Mary Sherman age 66; enumerated with her
son Peter (p389/d74/f76). 12 Children:
1. Laura Sherman born 1831 in NY (SD p1535).
2. Angeline Sherman born 1838 in NY (SD p155).
3. Jefferson Sherman born 1840 in NY SD p1301).
4. Allen Sherman born 1841 in NY (SD p105).
5. Enoch Sherman born 1842 in NY (SD p773).
6. Lewis Sherman born 1844 in NY (SD p1580).
7. Sophrona Sherman born 1846 in NY (SD p2344).
8. Homer Sherman born 1848 in NY (SD p1144).
1883. Homer Sherman of Judd's Corner MI Shiawassee Co, carpenter (MI Gaz p966).
1885. Homer Sherman of Judd's Corner, carpenter (MI Gaz p1014).
9. Peter Sherman born 1850 in NY, father born in VT and mother in NY (1880 Census). Called
Virgil Sherman (son John's obit). Peter Vergel Sherman born Jul 24 1850 (mc/rm).
1879. May 11th, Peter and Ida Belle Dowen born 1857 were married (mc/rm). Ida also called Belle
Sherman [born 1857]. Peter married Ida B Dowen (uc) (son John's MR).
1880. Census of Hazelton Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Peter age 29, farmer; Ida B Sherman age
22, born 1858 in MI; child Earnest; Mary Sherman age 66, mother (p389/d74/f76).
1900. Census of Hazelton Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Peter, farmer, owns farm; Ida born 1857
in NY, married 21 years. 3 children 2 alive; children Ernest, John, Mary (p99/d199/f203; nb/7.41).
1910. Census of Genesee Co indicated: Peter age 64, born 1864 in NY; Ida B age 53; children
Ernest, Mildred (Soundex e38/f34).
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1914. Jun 23rd, Ida B Sherman died, 1857-1914, buried in Flushing Cemetery Flushing MI
Genesee Co (tombstone; mc/rm).
1919/24. Peter Sherman; children Mildred, Ethel; farming O 16a 3h 2c R3 Flushing Flus 63 B tel
(Rural Directory of Genesee Co MI).
1920. Census of Genesee Co indicated: Peter age 70; Earnie age 40, son; Laverne Beemish age 15
born 1905, niece/nephew (Soundex e62/p3).
1927. May 13th, Peter Sherman died (mc/rm). 6 Children:
1. Unnamed Sherman born 188x, born and died between the 1880 and 1900 Censuses (1900
Census). Could possibly be Cecil Sherman (mc/rm).
2. Ernest B Sherman born 1880 in MI. called Earnest Vergel Sherman (mc/rm).
1900/10/20. lived at home, farm laborer.
1919/24. Ernest Sherman; farmer T 41a 3b 2c R3 Flushing Flus 63 B tel (Rural Directory of
Genesee Co MI).
1950. Ernest B Sherman age 70, life long resident of Flushing MI, died at Hurley Hospital,
born in Hazelton Twp [Shiawassee Co] son of Peter and Belle Sherman, he did road building
most of his life, and later employed at the Flushing Riding Stables, buried in Flushing
Cemetery (obit; Flint Journal Mar 4 1950).
3. John Harrison Sherman born 1882 in Hazelton Twp Shiawassee Co (his MR0 mc/rm).
1900. Lived at home, farm laborer.
1904. John married in Flint MI to Thurza Marie Heard born 1880 (her obit). John of Flushing
married Thurza Hurd (GEN/MR 7-76).
1910. Census of Genesee Co indicated: John H age 27; Thurza M age 29, born 1881 in MI;
child Joe; Roy Harding age 26 born 1884, relationship unknown (Soundex e7/f280). <get
census>
1919/24. John & Thurza Sherman; child Gerald; farmer & fruit grower T 60a 4h 5c R1
Flushing Clay 15 B tel (Rural Directory of Genesee Co MI).
1920. Census of Genesee Co indicated: John H age 37; Thurza age 39; Gerald L Sherman age
11 (Soundex e4/p5).
1950. John lived in Flushing (Ernest's obit).
1975. Thurza Sherman age 94 of Flint MI died at McLaren Hospital Flint MI; buried Flushing
Cemetery Flushing MI Genesee Co; survived by husband and son Gerald, both of Flint MI
(GEN/DR 1138-D198-59; obit, Flint Journal May 21 1975 sGp3c1).
1976. John Sherman age 94 of Flushing; died at Kith Haven Nursing Home Flint MI; buried in
Flushing Cemetery; resided in Flushing all his life; survived by son Gerald of Flint MI (obit,
Flint Journal Apr 29 1976 sCp10c6; LDS/SSD). 1 Child:
1. Gerald L Sherman was born 1908 in Clayton Twp Genesee Co. In 1935 he married in
New Lothrop MI Shiawassee Co to Gladys Young born 1913. 1950 Gerald lived in Flint
MI and was employed by Chevrolet for 37 years, retired 1971; Mar 1976 lived in Flint MI;
Aug 1976 Gerald age 68 died at Hurley Hospital Flint MI, burial Flushing Cemetery
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(father's obit; uncle Ernest's obit; his obit, Flint Journal Aug 20 1976 sCp9c2). 1989
Gladys age 75 died at the County Medical Care Facility Corunna MI Shiawassee Co;
buried in Flushing Cemetery (her obit, Flint Journal Mar 7 1989 sCp5c8). Gladys, 19131989 resided in Lee Shiawassee Co, died in Munsing Shiawassee Co, certificate 17868
(MI/DRx). 2 Children & 1 possible:
x. Possible: Geraldine Marie Sherman, 1941-1941, buried in Flushing Cemetery
Flushing MI Genesee Co, at far North end of Wm Heard & Emma Heard's lot
(tombstone).
1. Richard Sherman born 194x; Wife Mary M Sherman born 194x; 1976 lived in
Portage MI Kalamazoo Co; 1989 they lived in Augusta MI Kalamazoo Co (parents'
obituaries). 3 Children:
1. Julie Sherman born 196x.
2. Jimmy Sherman born 196x.
3. Jeanie Sue Sherman born 196x.
2. Rainelle Sherman (Lee) (Matte) born 194x; 1st husband Gary Lee and 2nd
husband Gregory Matte; 1976 Mrs Lee lived in Lennon MI on boarder of Shiawassee
and Genesee counties; 1989 Mrs Matte lived in Laingsburg MI Shiawassee Co
(parents' obituaries). 1 Child:
1. Christoper Kelly Lee born 197x.
4. Mary Buchanan born 1891 in MI, adopted daughter (1900 Census).
5. Mildred C Sherman born 1903 in MI.
6. Ethel Sherman (Holcomb) born 190x. 1950 Mrs Ethel Holcomb lived in Flint MI (Ernest's
obit).
10. Milton Sherman born 1853 in NY. 1880 Census of Hazelton Twp Shiawassee Co indicated:
Milton age 28 born 1852 in Canada, parents born in Canada, single, servant; enumerated with
Alexander Cameron born 1812 in Canada, farmer; Eliza Cameron born 1823 in Canada
(p386/d26/f27).
Possible: Alex Cameron of Reese Tuscola Co left for Alabama last week (Mayville MonitorSayings Mar 26 1884 p1c7).
11. Ellen Sherman born 1854 in NY.
12. Herbert Sherman born 1855 in NY, father born in VT and mother in NY (SHI/DR).
1850. Census of Hazelton Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Hurbet (sic), boarder (p389/d74/f74;
nb/6.37).
1880. Hubert Sharman (sic) age 23 born 1857 in NY, father born in VT and mother in NY, boarder,
clearing land; enumerated with Benjamin Johnson born 1858 in NY, farmer; Carrie E Johnson
born 1863 in MI (p389/d72/f74).
1889. Herbert Sherman died at Hazelton Twp, age 33y10m born 1855, born in NY, carpenter, father
not shown, mother Mary Sherman of Hazelton Twp (SHI/DR A-199-3912; MI/DRx 3-54).
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HENRY SHERMAN
1832. Henry born in PA. Possible father is Peter Sherman born 1798 in PA, previous ancestry unknown
(SD p2033).
1850. Possible: Census of Beaver PA Clarion Co indicated Henry lived with his parents (SD p1107).
1860. Census of Bennington Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Henry age 28, farmer; Sarah Sherman age
23, born 1837 in PA; children Alice, Eugene (p167p849/d1376/f1245).
1870. Census of Bennington Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Henry age 42, farmer; Sarah; children
Alice, Eugene, Mary, Ella/Elta; Homer Osgood born 1853 in NY (p222/d37/f38). 4 Children:
1. Alice Sherman born 1857.
2. Eugene Sherman born 1859.
3. Mary Sherman born 1861.
4. Ella/Elta Sherman born 1867.
JOHN SHERMAN
1869. John was born in Austria, parents born in Austria (1910 Census).
1897. John and Anna were married.
1905/08. John and family immigrated to US (childrens place of birth).
1910. Census of Owosso MI Shiawassee Co indicated: John, boils sugar in a sugar factory; Anna
Sherman age 35 born 1875, 6 children 6 alive; children Anna, James, Eunice, Rose, John, Mary; Anna
Sherman age 66 mother (p112/d132/f133; nb/8.57). 6 Children:
1. Ann Sherman born 1898 in Austria.
2. James Sherman born 1900 in Austria.
3. Eunice Sherman born 1904 in Austria.
4. Rose Sherman born 1908 in MI.
5. John Sherman born 1909 in MI.
6. Mary Sherman born 1910 in MI.
LAURA SHERMAN
1849. Laura born in NY, parents born in NY (1910 Census).
1910. Census of Durand MI Vernon Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Laura age 61, widow, no children,
occupation none, sister-in-law; enumerated with Festus H Marrill age 59 born 1851 and Nellie F
Marrill [possible: aka Nellie F Sherman] age 59 born 1851 (e101/p266/d429/f417).
LEONARD SHERMAN
1884. Leonard born in OH, father born in OH and mother in USA (1910 Census).
1897. Leonard and Gertie were married.
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1910. Census of Corunna MI Shiawassee Co indicated: Leonard, cabinet maker; Gertie Sherman age
21, born 1889, no children; Joseph Taylor age 65 born 1845, boarder, widower (p242/d182/f111;
nb/8.55).
MILO PALMER7 SHERMAN
American Lineage: James Hard6, Ezra5, John4, Job3, Benjamin2, & Samuel1.
Preceding English Lineage: Edmond6E, Edmond5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
Parents: James Hard Sherman born 1783 and wife Martha Palmer, who was born 1791: called Polly
Palmer. They lived in NY and after James died in 1864 Martha/Polly came to MI, and died 1869 at
Vernon Twp Shiawassee Co MI (NES p209; no MI/DRx). Polly Sherman, 1791-1869, is buried in
Lovejoy Cemetery Shiawassee Co (tombstone).
Sister: Ann Burr Sherman born 1810 in Floyd NY Oneida Co, or Mar 1 1810 in Fairfield, Franklin
VT; married 1828 to John Peck Powell born 181x; she died in Lansing MI or Vermontville MI Eaton
Co (NES p209; SD p177; MI LIB Pioneer Records v28 p2751; <ancestry.com Gene Pool).
Brother: Cyrus L Sherman is shown in Livingston Co.
Contributor: mc/gsr = Georigia Sayre Rotter, 4552 Kathy Ct, Holt MI 48842.
1820. Born at Floyd NY Oneida Co. (Gen Ref: NES p210; FDS 2831; SD p1885).
1843. Married at Floyd NY to Mary Jane Fuller, born 1824.
1850. Census of Floyd NY Oneida Co indicated Milo and wife lived with his parents (Census).
1865. They removed to MI, and settled at Vernon in Shiawassee Co. He was a school teacher and
farmer.
1870. Census is Vernon Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Milo P age 50, farmer; Mary J age 46; children
Ella, Elfred, Crowell (p4).
1880. Census of Vernon Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Milo, farmer; Mary; children Ella, Charles, Dan
(p567/d146/f154; nb/6.38).
1895. Mary Jane Sherman died at Vernon MI (obit, Corunna Journal Apr 25 1895). Mary J Sherman,
1824-1895, buried in Lovejoy Cemetery Vernon Twp Shiawassee Co (tombstone; MI/DRx 3-176).
1897. Milo Sherman died at Vernon MI. Milo P Sherman, 1820-1897, buried in Lovejoy Cemetery
Vernon Twp Shiawassee Co (tombstone; no MI/DRx). 6 Children:
1. Sarah Eugenia8 Sherman born 1845 in Floyd NY, died young (SD p2296).
2. James Henry8 Sherman born 1848 in Floyd NY, died young (SD p1266).
3. Charles Ewart8 Sherman born 1851 in Floyd NY, died young (SD p392).
4. Ella Endora8 Sherman born 1856 in Floyd NY.
1900. Census of Vernon Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Ella age 44, lived alone.
1902. Ella Sherman died, single (SD p723). Ella E Sherman, 1856-1902, buried in Lovejoy
Cemetery Vernon Twp Shiawassee Co (tombstone; no MI/DRx).
5. Charles Elford8 Sherman born 1860 in Floyd NY, also Elford C Sherman (SD p398).
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1885. Married at Vernon to Mary Elizabeth Sayre born 1865 .
1900. Census of Vernon Twp Shiawassee Co MI indicated: Elford, farmer; Mary, 2 children 2 alive;
children Laura and Clark (p315/d228/f233; nb/7/43).
1902. Charles H Sayre died, born 1835, a survivor was his daughter Mrs Elford Sherman (obit,
Corunna Journal Aug 14 1902).
1910. Census of Shiawassee Co indicated: Elford C age 49; Mary E age 44; children Laura, Clark,
Ruth (Soundex e100/f334). (NES p211; FDS 2532)
1920. Census of Durand MI Shiawassee Co indicated: Elford age 59; Mary E age 54; child Ruth;
Mary E Woomley born 1840 in NY, boarder (Soundex e257/p9).
1930. Mary Sherman died at Durand MI (mc/gsr). Mary Sherman, 1865-1930, buried in Lovejoy
Cemetery Vernon Twp Shiawassee Co (tombstone).
1952. Charles Sherman died at Gaines Station MI Genesee Co (mc/gsr). Elford Sherman, 18601952, buried in Lovejoy Cemetery Vernon Twp Shiawassee Co (tombstone). Also buried in Charles
Elford Sherman's lot in Lovejoy Cemetery is Elsie Sherman, 1873-1958, relationship is unknown
(tombstone). 3 Children:
1. Laura Eugenia9 Sherman (Judson) born 1893 in Vernon Twp Shiawassee Co MI. 1911
married to Bishop David Judson born 189x (Durand Express Sep 22 1911). 1979 Laura was
alive (Clark's obit). (SD p1539)
2. Clark Howard9 Sherman born 1897 in Durand MI Vernon Twp (SD p449).
xxxx. Clark married Lulu Houston born 1897 (mc/gsr; her DR)).
1920. Census of Flint MI Genesee Co indicated: Clark age 22; Lula age 22 (Soundex e12/p13).
Clark died 1979 in MI, death benefits sent to Mio MI Oscoda Co (LDS/SSD).
1978. Lula G Sherman of Mio MI, 1897-1978, died at Mio nursing home, lived in Mio since
1972; husband Clark H Sherman, buried in Sunset Hills Cemetery Flint MI Genesee Co
(OSD/DR 19780720; obit, Flint Journal May 4 1979 sDp3c5).
1979. Clark H Sherman of Mio MI, 1897-1979, died at StLukes Hospital Saginaw MI Saginaw
Co, no military service, widowed, building inspector City of Flint Genesee Co, father Elford
Sherman, buried in Sunset Hills Cemetery Flint MI (OSD/DR 19790502; obit, Flint Journal
sCp7c4; LDS/SSD). 2 Children:
1. Mary Jane10 Sherman (Bate) born 192x (Clark's obit). 1978 Mary Jane lived in Mio
(mother's obit).
2. Donald E10 Sherman born 192x; 1978 lived in Florissant MO (mother's obit).
3. Ruth Irene9 Sherman (Owen) born 1901. Ruth married Lloyd Owen born 190x (mc/gsr).
1920 Ruth lived with parents in Durand MI (Soundex). Alive 1979 (Clark's obit).
6. Daniel M Crowell8 Sherman born 1862 in Floyd NY.
1889. Crowell Sherman age 27 a farmer of Gaines MI, married Celia Rosetta Lawrence age 22
born 1867 (GEN/MR 6-46).
1900. Census of Vernon Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Crowell; Celia; Harry; Ella Sherman born
1862 in NY, sister (p315/d222/f225; nb/7.43).
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1903. Lived in Gaines MI Genesee Co.
1911. Daniel Sherman died near Portland OR.
192x. Celia Sherman Richards born 1867 of Portland OR mother of Laurence Harry Sherman
(SA/WW1x). (NES p211) 3 Children:
1. Lawrence Harry9 Sherman born 1894 in Vernon Twp. Possible: 191x Lawrence H
Sherman, Corp in Machine Gun company of 33rd MI Inf was a veteran of the Mexican Boarder
War (SA/MBWx). 192x Laurence (sic) Harry Sherman of Flint MI Genesee Co a WW-1
veteran (SA/WW1x). (SD p1544)
2. Lynn Crowell9 Sherman born 1900 in Vernon Twp (SD p1674).
3. Bernice Adelle9 Sherman born 1903 at Gaines MI in Genesee Co (SD p268).
RACHEAL SHERMAN
xxxx. Racheal born.
1910. <date> Census of Perry MI Shiawassee Co indicated: Racheal age not readable, born in MI, lived
alone (Soundex e95/f140). <read census>
RACHEL SHERMAN
1875. Rachel born in Canada, parents born in Canada (1900 Census).
1900. Census of Williamston Twp Ingham Co indicated: Rachael (sic) age 25, single, domestic, sisterin-law; enumerated with Miles Smith and Lillie H Smith [aka Lillie H Sherman] age 35, born 1864 in
Canada, parents born in Canada, immigrated 1880 (e60/p187/d107/f108).
1910. <date> Census of Perry MI Perry Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Rachel, single, inspector in
factory; Andy Sherman age 27 born 1883, single, stockman, he and parents born in Canada,
relationship not given (p130/d227/f232: nb/8.58).
S SHERMAN
1848. S Sherman born (? male/female).
1880. Census of Bennington Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: S Sherman; children Edith, Burns, Fred,
Grace (p320/d296/f300). [no 1880 Soundex]. 4 Children:
1. Edith Sherman born 1864.
2. Burns Sherman born 1867.
3. Fred Sherman born 1869.
4. Grace Sherman born 1874.
SOLON7 SHERMAN
American Lineage: Olcott6, Jonathan5, Asaph4, Nathaniel3, Joseph2, & John1.
Preceding English Lineage: John5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, &Thomas1E.
1832. Solon Sherman born in E Poultney VT Rutland Co. (Gen Ref: NES p125; FDS 3378; SD p2339).
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1852. Solon Sherman lived in MI for 20 years, a farmer and harness maker.
1854. Solon of Corunna MI Shiawassee Co, married 1st Phoebe Miller born 184x (SHI/MR).
1856/57. S Sherman, saddler, Corunna MI (MI Gazetteer & Business Directory p31).
1860. Census of Shiawassee Twp Shiawassee Co indicated Solon Sherman age 26, farmer; living with
him was the Henry and Sarah Miller family (p831/d1065/f969).
1860. Solon Sherman married 2nd in Byron MI to Miss Isabella Lyon born 1842 of Byron MI
(SHI/MR): who died at age 35 (date unknown).
1870. Census of Owosso City did not indicated a Solon Sherman. He also is not shown in Byron MI or
the four Twps surrounding Byron.
1872. Solon Sherman and family returned to E Poultney VT, where he had a milling business.
18xx. Married 3rd in Rutland VT to Abbie Paige born 183x. 8 Children (all by 1st wife, only three lived
to maturity):
1. Thankful8 Sherman (Mears) born 187x. Married to Truman Clarence Mears born
187x (Some Descendants of John and Lucy Rockwell Mears of Windsor CT, by Helen E Rickley
Healy, 1960 in Sutro Library San Francisco CA). Died after 1945. (SD p2407)
2. Henry L8 Sherman born 187x, probably in Byron MI Shiawassee Co. Married to Alice Ganson
born 187x (SD p1117).
3. Charles B8 Sherman born 187x, probably in Bryon MI Kent Co. Married to Helen Gorman
born 187x (SD p393).
4-7. Unknown8 Sherman, children died 1873 of diphtheria.
8. Unknown8 Sherman.
WATTS SHERMAN
1837. Wats (sic) born in NY, parents born in NY (1880 Census). Possible: Father Leonard Sherman
born 1805 in NY and Anna Whitford [born 1804], further ancestry unknown; if these are Watts' parents
then his brother Cyrus Sherman is shown in Clinton Co (SD p1558, p2494). (Gen Refs: not in NES,
DPS, DWS).
1860. Census of Butler Twp Branch Co indicated: Watts age 23, born 1837 in NY, farmer; enumerated
with Jesse and Lucy Bower (p163p1031/d1264/f1279). [census unclear]
1861/65. Watts age 24 born 1837 enlisted in the Civil War at Allen MI Hillsdale Co in Co C 11th Inf as
fifer; transferred to Co C (reorganized) 11th Inf; fife Major (MSS v11p84).
1864. Watts married Catherine Seeley born 1842 (HIL/MR C-390).
1867. Had removed to Fairfield Twp Shiawassee Co MI by this time (1880 Census).
188x. No record Watts was a GAR member (SA/GARx).
1880. Census of Fairfield Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Wats (sic); Kate Sherman born 1837; children
June, John, Tanna, Eva, Lenard (p377/d55/f57); nb/6.37).
xxxx. No death or burial records (SA/GRCx). 6 Children:
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1. June E Sherman born 1867 in MI.
2. John D Sherman born 1868 in MI.
3. Tanna B Sherman born 1870 in MI. Could be Fanna Sherman.
4. James Sherman born 1872 in MI, adopted and raised by Cyrus Sherman born 1841 shown in
Clinton Co, died 1894, buried in Maple Grove Cemetery Ovid MI Clinton Co (tombstone; no
MI/DRx).
5. Eva Sherman born 1876 in MI.
6. Lenard Sherman born 1879 in MI.
WILLIAM SCHERMAN
1851. William born in Germany, parents born in Germany (1900 Census).
1858. William immigrated and naturalized.
1900. Census of Rush Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: William, farm laborer, single (p245/d157/f160;
nb/7.42).
WILLIAM SHERMAN
1858. William born in MI (1900 Soundex).
1900. Census of Burns Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: William age 41; servant enumerated with Martin
Harrington (Soundex s14).
UNCOLLATED (Sherman Given Names):
NAME & EVENT
A A Sherman, of Vernon MI Shiawassee Co, marble cutter
A Sherman Mr & Mrs attended "wooden anniversary" of Cass Slocum &
wife at Middlebury
Albert Ernest Sherman of Byron MI granted a Diploma Course, Life
Certificate at commencement Exercises Jun 22 1904 at the Michigan State
Normal College; he graduated Sep 25 1903
Catherine A Sherman born 1833 married Issak G Greenman born 1835,
both from Owosso MI Shiawassee Co
Dair Sherman graduated from Owosso High School in 1939
David Joseph Sherman of Route #2 Fremont MI in 1950s received the
Korean War bonus, Army 55402894
H Sherman Justice of the Peace in Vernon Twp in 1868
Horce Sherman Co E 9 MI Inf died 1908, buried in Greenwood Cemetery
Shiawassee Co
Horice Sherman, listed on page 91 of the C E Mapes Undertaker's Book of
Mar 1906 -Jun 1912, in Durand MI
REFERENCE
1881 MI Gaz p1095
Owosso Weekly Press
Oct 27 1886
Commencement
Exercises program
SHI/MR
SHI/GSNL v16n3p6
Mar 1987 & v16n4p5
Jun 1987
SA/KWx
1880 History p307
SHI/GSNLv14n2p17
Dec 1984
FGQ v24n4 Oct 1982)
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Ida M Sherman born May 31 1853, died Mar 1 1921, buried in Middlebury
Twp Cemetery Shiawassee Co MI
L Sherman Mrs of Owosso MI shown in an Aug 2 1927 advertisement that
lists Maytag [washing machine] owners in Shiawassee Co
Mary Sherman born 1874 of Hazleton Twp Shiawassee Co and Robert
Dyce born 1868 of Sanilac Co, marriage license issued
Mattie E Sherman Miss. married 1885 Gardner W Lindley
Olive Sherman. Samuel Briggs Delano born 1789 married 2nd Olive
Sherman (Widow) born 179x
Sanford Sherman, a Civil War veteran, company K 8th MI Cav, buried in
Shiawassee Co (SA/GRCx). Sanford Sherman Co K 8 MI Cav, death date
not given, buried in Oakwood Cemetery Shiawassee Co
Sherman & Garnett of Bancroft MI, advertised 1905 in the Corunna Journal
Sherman vs Sherman decree of divorce granted
Thomas Sherman, listed on page 14 of the C E Mapes Undertaker's Book of
Nov 1921 -Feb 1928 in Durand MI
William Sherman served as Centennial King when Vernon celebrated its
Centennial in 1971
tombstone
SHI/GSNL v17n1p18
Sep 1987
Owosso Weekly Press
Feb 10 1892
Owosso Weekly Press
Jan 28 1885
MI LIB Pioneer Records
v15 p1445
SHI/GSNL v14n2p13
Sec 1984
Heritage of Bancroft,
1976, p78
Owosso Weekly Press,
May 22 1870
FGQ v25p55 1983)
Vernon-LennonBancroft-Durand
Heritage, by the Durand
Area Bicentennial
Commission & Heritage
Committee, 197
UNCOLLATED (Allied Surnames):
NAME & EVENT
Delano, Samuel Briggs. born 1789 married 2nd Olive Sherman (Widow)
born 179x
Dyce, Robert. Mary Sherman born 1874 of Hazleton Twp Shiawassee Co
and Robert Dyce born 1868 of Sanilac Co, marriage license issued
Garnett. Sherman & Garnett of Bancroft MI, advertised 1905 in the
Corunna Journal
Greenman, Issak G. Catherine A Sherman born 1833 married Issak G
Greenman born 1835, both from Owosso MI Shiawassee Co
Lindley, Gardner W. Miss Mattie E Sherman married 1885 Gardner W
Lindley
Slocum, Cass. Mr & Mrs A Sherman attended "wooden anniversary" of
Cass Slocum & wife at Middlebury
REFERENCE
MI LIB Pioneer Records
v15 p1445
Owosso Weekly Press
Feb 10 1892
Heritage of Bancroft,
1976, p78
SHI/MR
Owosso Weekly Press
Jan 28 1885
Owosso Weekly Press
Oct 27 1886