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ABNER6 SHERMAN
American Lineage: Gideon5, Icabod4, Philip3, John2, & Philip1.
Preceding English Lineage: Samuel6E, Henry5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
Siblings: Paul and Nancy, Paul and Abner were twins (DPS p449; NEHGR CD-ROM v144p182).
1763. Abner born, probably in Dartmouth MA Bristol Co (SD p31; DPS p449; FDS p74 & p3158; not in
LDS/AL & LDS/IGI).
1778/83. Abner enlisted Mar 10 1778, served as a drummer at Valley Forge PA in the Revolutionary
War. He was only four feet tall. Served 1778-1783 (DPS p449).
xxxx. Abner's 1st wife's name is unknown (SD p31).
1813. October, Abner married 2nd Mary _____ born (SD p31).
1818. Apr 28th, Abner applied for pension and lived at Sullivan NY Madison Co; his brother Paul
Sherman born 176x of Montogomery NY Orange Co made an affidavit (DPS p449; Burton Collection,
Detroit Public Library; Abstracts of Rev War Pension Files, by Virgil White).
1820. Abner renews application on account of indigent circumstances, he was a farmer and laborer
(Abstracts of Rev War Pension Files, by Virgil White).
1850. 11th July, Census of Troy Twn/Twp Oakland Co indicated: Abner age 88, farmer; Mary
Sherman age 53, born 1797 in NY (p12p23/d45/f48).
1851. Aug 17th, Abner Sherman died (SD p31; Abstracts of Rev War Pension Files, by Virgil White).
1853. Nov 15th, Mary applied for a widow's pension and lived in Macomb Co MI (Abstracts of Rev
War Pension Files, by Virgil White). 6 Children (3 by each wife):
1. Sally7 Sherman born 1803, probably in NY (SD p2080; DPS p449).
2. Esther7 Sherman born 1805, probably in NY (SD p787; DPS p449).
3. Abner7 Sherman born 1806, probably in NY (SD p33; DPS p449).
183x. Married before 1832 to Hannah Sherman born 181x (SD p33).
1850. Census of Sullivan NY Madison Co indicated Abner head-of-family (SD p33).
1854. Possible: Census of Troy Twp Oakland Co indicated: Abner (LDS/AISx ): [Possible this is
the Abner Sherman shown in Baraga Co (SD p33)]. 2 Children:
1. Isaac Sherman born 1832 in NY (SD p1198). 1850 lived with his parents in Sullivan NY
(Census).
2. Philip Sherman born 1835 in NY (SD p2055). 1850 lived with his parents in Sullivan NY
(Census).
4. Samuel7 Sherman born 1814, probably in NY (SD 2237; DPS p449).
5. Susanna7 Sherman (Baldwin) born 1816, probably in NY (SD p2390; DPS p449). 1883 married
Nathaniel Baldwin born 1761, who lived in Avon Twp Oakland Co; Susanna died 1889 (Oakland
Co Pioneers, by Avery, 1934 v1p52; possibly MI/DRx 1-119).
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Not Resolved: Nathaniel Baldwin born Jul 20 1761 in Goshen CT, died Aug 30 1840 in Rochester
MI, married Susanna Sherman born Apr 6 1765, died Jan 1839 or Aug 30 1840, daughter of Rev
James Sherman (DGM v33n1p28 Fall 1969, Early Settlers in Rochester, Avon Twp, Oakland Co
MI; not in SD).
6. Betsey7 Sherman born 1819, probably in NY (SD p280; DPS p440).
ABNER6 SHERMAN
American Lineage: Abner5, Samuel4, John3, Joseph2, & John1.
Preceding English Lineage: John5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
1769. Abner born in Marlborough MA (NES p113; LDS/IGI; not in NEHGR CD-ROM). (Gen Refs:
NES p113; FDS 3157; SD p31; also see DPS p449; not in LDS/AF).
1850. Possible: 23rd Jul, Census of Troy MI Oakland Co indicated: A Sherman (male) age 88, born
1762 in MA, no occupation given; lived with Johcil and Mary King family (p41/d179/f184).
ABRAHAM6 SHERMAN
American Lineage: William B5, Jacob4, William3, Eber2, & Philip1.
Preceding English Lineage: Samuel6E, Henry5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
Contributor: mc/j&sc = Jean & Sherman Condon, 2671 State St #L-4, Santa Barbara CA 93105.
Contributor: mc/hs = Hilda Schantz, 13659 W Antelope Dr, Sun City West AZ 85375, 623-546-3837,
<hshantz@mindspring.com>.
1784. Abraham born in Williamston MA (mc/j&sc).
1784/85. Anna "Nancy" Paul born 179x (mc/j&sc).
1804. Abraham married Anna (Nancy) Paul in Williamston MA (Vital Records of Williamston MA,
marriage record; DPS p140; FGS p86; mc/j&sc).
1812. Abraham served in the war of 1812 (mc/j&sc; Oakland Co History p556).
1820. Abram settled in NY about 1820, and then in Oakland Co (Oakland Co History p556).
1829. Nancy Sherman came to a farm in Southfield Twp Oakland Co with most of her children, ie
Palmer, John, Daniel, Samuel, Phebe and William: Her husband and son Truman remained in Lyons NY
Wayne Co, no explanation given. Truman came to Michigan about 1847, and Abraham stayed in NY
(mc/j&sc; DPS p140).
1844. Abraham was alive as he was an heir in his fathers will/estate (Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
MA).
1861. Abraham died in Lyons NY Wayne Co (mc/j&sc).
1869. Anna Sherman died in Oakland Co MI (mc/j&sc; possibly MI/DRx 2-207). 7 Children:
1. Samuel P7 Sherman born 1805 in Williamston MA in Berkshire Co. (Gen Refs: SD p2233; 1883
History of Tuscola & Bay Counties).
1824. Samuel married 1st to Ruth W Dwelling in Lyons NY Wayne Co, who was born 1802 in
ME. Spelled Delling in son William E Sherman's death record.
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1828. Samuel removed to Southfield MI Oakland Co (1883 Oakland Co History).
1828. Samuel P Sherman from Wayne Co NY purchased 80 acres in Sec 24 Farmington Twp
Oakland Co (land patent).
1830. Census of Oakland Co indicated: Samuel P Shearman (sic) family: 1 male under 5y; 2 males
15-20y; 1 male 20-30y; 2 females under 5y; 1 female 20-30y (p180; nb/1.65).
1834. Census Index of Oakland Co indicated: Samuel Shearman (sic) (LDS/AISx).
1840. Census of Oakland Co indicated: Samuel and family; 2 males 5-10y; 1 male 10-15y; 1 male
15-20y; 1 male 40-50y; 1 female under 5y; 1 female 20-30y (no page number; vf/1840).
1850. Census of Southfield MI Oakland Co indicated: Samuel head-of-family (SD p2231). <get
actual census>.
1852. Samuel Shearman (sic) of Wayne Co NY purchased 80 acres in sec 24 Farmington Twp
Oakland Co (1st Land Owners of Oakland Co, 1981).
1852. Samuel was induced to settle in Caro because of his son William E Sherman (The First
Hundred Years, The First Presbyterian Church of Caro: 1878-1978 p52)
185x. Samuel Sherman was the first white man to build a house in Caro. The house he built is upon
what was the Atwood homestead on the hill- the building yet stands, although it has been framed
over into a barn. (Tuscola County Genealogical Society Newsletter, v8n2p17 Summer 1999).
1852. Samuel bought property in Sec 3 and Sec 4 in Indian Fields Twp Tuscola Co. Lived in the
first home in Indian Fields Twp.
1852/74. Samuel purchased 17 parcels of land totaling 1,146 acres during this time, as listed in the
Tuscola Co Land Tract Book of 1851-1875, and summarized below (TUS/LRx):
Date
Sep 8 1852
Sep 9 1852
Dec 11 1852
Jan 1853
Oct 6 1854
May 27 1856
Aug 26 1856
Dec 2 1856
Dec 26 1859
Mar 9 1861
Feb 24 1862
Feb 24 1862
Feb 24 1862
Aug 4 1863
Nov 13 1863
Feb 24 1864
Sep 7 1874
Acres
63
80
80
40
83
40
80
40
40
40
40
160
160
80
40
40
40
Section
3
4
3
4
3
22
27
22
33
27
33
23
27
31
8
32
31
Township
Indianfields
Indianfields
Indianfields
Indianfields
Ellington
Indianfields
Almer
Almer
Almer
Ellington
Ellington
Elmwood
Elmwood
Ellington
Wells
Ellington
Elmwood
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1853. October. The following is believed to refer to Samuel P Sherman. Oliver Hazard Perry of
Cleveland and Van Voast a settler from Tuscola-Vassar area, spent a day at Sherman's cabin near
Indianfields. Sherman had been having mouse trouble, too (from Thumb Diggings, by Neva
Dumond, 1962 p238/9).
"They have destroyed all the corn that the few settlers have raised and at night pour into their
houses in such numbers that they destroy everything before them. The only way the inhabitants
save anything is by placing the legs of a table in pans of water, and then placing everything
they possess that can be destroyed on the table at night. We found mice very numerous in
Sherman's house. After dark they were hopping around on the floor like crickets. Sherman
caught this night 25 of them in one pail. He says he has caught in his house this fall over 2,000
of them."
1854. Census of Southfield Twp Oakland Co indicated: Samuel (LDS/AISx).
1860. Census of Indian Fields Twp Tuscola Co indicated: Samuel Shearman (sic), farmer; Ruth,
wife; child Ruth; 2 others, names unreadable (p556/d86/f85).
1861/66. Samuel had no Civil War record (MSS), but he paid assessment taxes (IRAL).
1869. Ruth W Sherman (Samuel's 1st wife) died in Caro MI Tuscola Co (TUS/DR 1-9; MI/DRx
2-263).
1870. Samuel Sherman married 2nd to Mary Allen (NES p461), who was born 1806 (1870/80
Censuses).
1870. Census of Indian Fields Twp Tuscola Co indicated: Samuel P, carpenter; Mary
(p110/d104/f104).
1880. Census of Caro MI Tuscola Co indicated: S P Sherman, real estate dealer; Mary
(p179/d353/f261).
1883. Samuel P Sherman died in Caro MI (TUS/DR 1-141), left wife Mary as a widow. Probate
appointed William McPhail and Jane A Cooper as administrators (TUS/PR 1-807; MI/DRx 3167).
1894. Mary Allen Sherman died, age 88y3m, buried in Putnam Cemetery (now Oak Grove) in
Dearborn or Taylor MI Wayne Co (tombstone; MI/DRx 3-239 or 3-411). 6 Children:
1. Dorothy8 Sherman (Gage) born 1825. Married George Gage born 182x (NES p461; SD
p563).
2. William Eber8 Sherman born 1829 in Farmington MI Oakland Co (NES p463). (Gen Refs:
NES p463/64; SD p2559; 1883 History of Tuscola Co).
1850. Census of W Bloomfield MI Oakland Co indicated: Eber age 23, born 1827 in NY,
farmer; enumerated with Daniel Benjamin & Elizabeth Benjamin (p102/d605/f613). <read
preceding page at Saginaw>.
185x. Sometime prior to 1850 William E came to the vicinity of Caro to engage in lumbering.
The cork pine of the Cass River Valley had become famous in world markets as being superior
to that of any other. (The First Hundred Years, The First Presbyterian Church of Caro: 18781978 p17)
185x. William worked at lumbering on the Cass River near Caro MI
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1851. William moved to Indian Fields Twp Tuscola Co with his parents.
1852/54. William purchased 5 parcels of land totaling 243 acres during this time, as listed in
the Tuscola Co Land Tract Book of 1851-1875 and summarized below (TUS/LRx).
Date
Jan 5 1852
Dec 3 1852
Dec 3 1852
Oct 13 1853
Oct 6 1854
Acres
40
40
40
40
83
Section
22
22
33
13
3
Township
Almer
Almer
Almer
Almer
Ellington
1854. Census of West Bloomfield MI Oakland Co indicated: Eber (LDS/AISx).
1855. William married 1st to Sarah Ellen McGlone in Rogers MI Tuscola Co (TUS/MR 128), who was born 1837 in OH: Parents Patrick McGlone and Hannah Reed. They lived in
Juniata MI Tuscola Co.
1859. William built a hotel in Caro MI, called it the Centerville House (1883 Tuscola Co
History).
1860. Census of Indian Fields Twp Tuscola Co indicated: Wm E, merchant and hotel keeper [in
Watrousville MI Tuscola Co]; Sarah F; child Orra (p577/d100/f99).
1861/66. William E had no Civil War record (MSS), but he paid assessment taxes (IRAL).
1868. William E Sherman in a meeting of the founding fathers of Tuscola Co suggested the
name of the county seat then named Centerville be changed to Caro (MI Place Names, by
Romig, p99). Caro was named after William E Sherman's favorite city, Cairo Egypt, and since
her could not spell very well he left out the "i". (The First Hundred Years, The First
Presbyterian Church of Caro: 1878-1978 p52).
1869. Advertisement: Montague & Sherman Centreville MI/ Dry Goods/ Clothing/ Hardware/
etc/ proprietors Chas Montague and Wm E Sherman (Tuscola County Advertiser Feb 11 1869
p4c1). By 1895 this advertisement was Chas Montage & Co (Tuscola County Advertiser Aug 8
1895 p4c5).
1870. Census of Indian Fields Twp Tuscola Co indicated: William, dry goods merchant; Sarah;
children Orra, William Jessie (p1111/ d122/f120).
1879. William E married 2nd to Miss Mary Imrie of MtMorris MI Genesee Co (1883 History
of Tuscola Co).
1880. Census of Watrousville Village Juniata Twp Tuscola Co indicated: Sarah E Sherman and
daughter Jessie M Sherman lived with Sarah's parents Patrick McGlone and Hannah McGlone.
William E not found in Tuscola Co.
1892. William E Sherman and Sarah E McGlone were witnesses at their son Williams's
wedding in Flint MI Genesee Co (GEN/MR 6-116-1892).
1900. Sarah E lived with her son Orra in Bay City MI Bay Co (Soundex s1).
1900. Census of Indian Fields Twp Tuscola Co indicated: William E, occupation not given;
Mary A Sherman wife, born 1831, her and parents born in NY, married 21 years, 3 children 1
alive; Zella Hurd age 9 born 1891, grandson (p227/d205/f210; nb/5.38).
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1909. William E died at Caro (TUS/DR 3-55; NES p463) and probate (TUS/PR 3-3697;
MI/DRx Tuscola/Caro-9); buried in Indian Field Cemetery (cemetery records). <check TUS/PR
for names>
1910. Sarah E lived with son Orra in Bay City MI Bay Co (Soundex e46/f147).
1910. Census of Caro MI Tuscola Co indicated: Mary A age 78, widow, 3 children 1 alive,
owns home free of debt; Zella Hurd age 23, grandson (p251/d17/f17).
1915. Sarah Ellen Sherman died (TUS/DR 4-362; NES p463).
1919. Mary Sherman died, not verified same person: age 84, widow, born 1835 in Canada,
parents John Powell and Nancy Water from Wales (TUS/DR 5-501). 3 Children:
1. Orra F9 Sherman born 1856 in Caro MI (no TUS/BR; NES p464; SD p1989). In 1879
he married Emma Schanerhorn born 186x (TUS/MR 3-112). 1880 Census of Caro MI
Tuscola Co indicated: Orra, laborer; Emma; Willie brother (p172/d95/f96). 1890 Orra
lived in Bay City (sister Jessie/Maude's death notice). 1900 Census of Bay City MI Bay Co
indicated: Ora (sic) age 43; Sarah E age 60, born 1839 in OH, wife [believed to be his
mother]; Paul Sherman age 10, born 1888 in MI, nephew (Soundex s1). 1910 Census of
Bay City MI Bay Co indicated: Orra F Scherman (sic) age 52, Sarah E age 68, mother
(Soundex e46/f147). 1920 Census of Caro MI Tuscola MI indicated: Ora (sic) age 63,
lived alone (Soundex e190/p13). Orra Died 1935 (TUS/DR 19-278) and had two probate
records (TUS/PR 8-9629 and TUS/PR 8-9654).
2. William Clyde9 Sherman born 1862 in Caro MI Tuscola Co (no TUS/BR; NES p463;
SD p2600). (Gen Ref: 1884 Portrait and Biographic Album of Sanilac Co p348; 1892
Portrait and Biographical Record of Genesee, Lapeer, Tuscola Counties p879, p920).
1870. William C lived with his parents (Census).
1880. Census of Caro MI Tuscola Co indicated: William, painter <check if printer>; lived
with his brother Orra (p172/d95/f96).
1883. William married Amanda "Mattie" E Scott at Saginaw MI Saginaw Co, who was
born 1862 in NY: Parents Dorcius O Scott and Mary A Scott (no TUS/MR; 1884 Sanilac
Co History p348).
1891. Amanda Sherman died at Caro MI (TUS/DR 2-24; possibly MI/DRx 3-230; NES
p463); possible, the Mattie Sherman buried in Indianfields Cemetery Caro MI (Cemetery
record).
1892. Willie C age 31 from Flint MI Genesee Co, born in Caro MI, a printer, married at
Flint MI to Clara E Coulson Bearman age 35 born 1857, both previously married
(GEN/MR 6-116-1721 or 1892). William studied "black art" and became Editor of the
Marlette MI Ledger in Sanilac Co (1884 History of Sanilac Co p348).
1909. Amanda was called Matilda Scherman in her son Foster's marriage record (Foster's
MR). 2 Children:
1. Foster D10 Sherman born 1885 in Marlette MI Sanilac Co (NES p463; SD p841).
1900 Census of Indian Fields Twp Tuscola Co indicated Foster age 16, a farm laborer;
lodger with Mary Marr [his aunt] and Erastus Marr (p214/d101/f104). 1909 Foster
Sherman of Caro married Gertrude Vanwagner born 189x: Witnesses were her
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father Frank Vanwagner and his parents William Sherman and Matilda Scott
(TUS/MR 5-192). <read MR>. 1910 Census of Caro MI Tuscola Co indicated: Foster
age 25; Gertrude age 23 born 1887 (Soundex e122/f344). 1920 Census of Caro MI
Tuscola Co indicated: Foster age 34, Gertrude age 32 (Soundex e190/p16).
2. Paul E10 Sherman born 1888 in MI (no TUS/BR). 1900 he lived with his uncle
Orra in Bay City MI Bay Co (Soundex s1). 1920 Census of Port Huron StClair Co
indicated: Paul age 33; Anna Sherman age 31 born 1889 in MI; children Poland,
Clinton (Soundex e128/p2). In 1938 he lived in Hutchinson KS (NES p463; SD
p2012). 2 Children:
1. Poland Sherman born 1908 in MI.
2. Clinton Sherman born 1909 in MI._
3. Jessie/Maude M9 Sherman (Blount) born 1867 (no TUS/BR).
1870. Jessie lived with her parents (census).
1880. Jessie lived with her mother (census). [Zella Hurd shown above in the 1900/10
censuses is probably her son].
1884. Jessie was called Maude M Sherman (1884 Portrait and Biographic Album of
Sanilac Co p348).
1885. Maude Sherman born 1867 in MI from Bay City MI, married to Charles Blount
born 1864 in MI from Flint MI, his occupation telegraphy (BAY/MR B-270).
1888. Mrs Maud Blount went West for her health; in the fall of 1889 she returned to
visit relatives and got the la grippe; she died June 25 1890 at residence of her brother
O F Sherman in Bay City (Tuscola County Advertiser Jul 5 1890).
1890. Mrs Maude M Blount died in Bay City, daughter of W E Sherman (Tuscola
County Advertiser Jun 28 1890).
3. Harriet8 Sherman (McPhail) born 1831 in MI. Married William McPhail born 183x (NES
p461; SD p1044).
4. Mary8 Sherman (Marr) born 1835 in MI.
1850. Mary at age 16 she was shown living with her parents in Southfield MI Oakland Co, and
also shown in Rose Twp Oakland Co without occupation enumerated with the Horace Atwood
family (p753p754/d1206/f1206; SD p1791). <get name of Horace's wife>
1854. Census of Rose Twp Oakland Co indicated: Mary (LDS/AISx).
1862. She married Erastus A Marr age 183x of Rogers MI Tuscola Co (TUS/MR 1-15).
1900. Census of Indian Fields Twp Tuscola Co indicated Erastus and Mary were married 46
years, 4 children 3 alive; boarding with them was Foster Sherman her brother William's grandson (p214/d101/f104). (NES p461; SD p1793)
5. Jane or Janet A8 Sherman (Cooper). Janet born 1839 in MI (NES p461; SD p1291). Jane
Sherman married Alexander P Cooper born 184x in Sterling NY (MI LIB Pioneer Records
v35 p3492).
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6. Ruth E8 Sherman (Gamble) born 1843 in MI. 1863 married at Mundy Twp Genesee Co to
Joseph C Gamble born 1838, both of Indian Fields Tuscola Co (Early Marriage Records of
Genesee Co). (NES p461; SD p2197).
2. William B7 Sherman born 1810 [probably Williamston MA] (mc/j&sc); born 1810 in MA,
ancestry unknown (1850 Census; SD p2533). (Gen Refs: not in LDS/AF & LDS/IGI).
1828. William B Shearman (sic) of Wayne Co NY bought 80 acres in sec 24 Farmington Twp
(MC/mc/j&sc, 1st Land owners Oakland Co).
1835. Wm B married at Southfield Twn/Twp MI to Eunice Moffat/Moefill [born 1804], both of
Southfield Twp Oakland Co (OAK/MR DAR; mc/j&sc).
184x. Charles Moffat, Eunice's brother, visited MI and invested money for several people back in
VT. The depression of 1837/38 made the investments useless. Charles returned to VT, and was
arrested as a fraudulent debtor and jailed. He escape jail and is presumed drown trying to cross the
CT River. He was never heard from again (MPHC v29p373 1899).
1840. Census of Vermontville Twp Eaton Co indicated: Wm B Sherman; 1 male under 5; 2 males
20-30; 1 female 20-30; 1 female 30-40 (p254).
1844. W B Sherman resided in Vermontville MI (MBI p1195).
1844. William B Sherman one of 51 resident taxpayers of Vermontville MI, a pioneer, he settled in
the SW portion of the town (MPHC v28p224).
1850. Census of Vermontville Twp/Twp Eaton Co indicated: William B age 40, farmer; Eunice
Sherman age 46, born 1804 in VT; child Paul (p337/d1291/f1315).
1854. Census of Vermontville Twn/Twp Eaton Co indicated: William B (LDS/AISx).
1860. Census of Vermontville Twn/Twp Eaton Co indicated: William B age 49, farmer; Eunice age
57; Thankful Moffitt age 87 (uc), born 1773 in NH (p170p856/d1371/f1349). [census unclear,
Thankful is probably Eunice's mother]
1870. Census of Vermontville MI Eaton Co indicated: Eunice age ___, head-of-household; Jane age
___ [daughter-in-law]; grandchildren Fannie, Robert, Rhoda, Rose (p314/d74/f73).
1880. Census of Vermontville MI Eaton Co indicated: Eunice age 78; children Robert, Roby Ann,
Fanny M (Soundex s22). 1 Child:
1. Paul Herman8 Sherman born 1836 in MI (1850 Census; SD p2011) in NY (1860 Census).
1860. Census of Vermontville Twp/Twp Eaton Co MI indicated: Paul age 24, farmer; Jane E
Sherman age 23, born 1837 in NY; child Olive (p170p856/d1372/f1350; nb/9.53).
1864. Paul Herman Sherman died, buried in Old Vermontville Cemetery (tombstone, DGM
v8p66).
1870. Census of Vermontville MI Eaton Co indicated: Eunice age ___, head-of-household
[mother-in-law]; Jane age ___ ; children Fannie, Robert, Rhoda, Rose (p314/d74/f73).
1880. Census of Vermontville Twp Eaton Co indicated: Jane age 42, born 1838 in NY; children
Robert, Roby Ann, Fanny; lived with her mother-in-law (Soundex s22)
1900. Census of Oneida Twp Eaton Co indicated: Jane age 62, born 1837 in NY, mother-inlaw; enumerated with William Gould (Soundex s19). <read>
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1900. Census of Vermontville Twp Eaton Co indicated: Jane age 62, born 1838 in NY, mother
lived with son Robert (Soundex s15).
1910. Census of Eaton Co indicated: Jane Sherman age 72, lived with her son Robert
(Soundex e95/f221). 7 Children:
1. Olive E9 Sherman born 1859 in NH. 1864 Olive died, buried in Old Vermontville
Cemetery Eaton Co (tombstone, DGM v8p66).
2. Mary T9 Sherman (Slater) born 1861 in MI. 1910 Census of Eaton Co indicated: Mary
T age 49 lived with her brother Robert.
3. Fanny M9 Sherman (Taylor) born 1861 in MI. 1 child.
4. Robert P9 Sherman born 1862 in MI (1900 Soundex).
1880. Census of Vermontville Twp Eaton Co indicated: Robert age 17;
1895. Robt P Sherman freeholder, 40 acres SW 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec 32 Vermontville Twp
Eaton Co (1895 Eaton Co History p17).
1900. Census of Vermontville Twp Eaton Co indicated: Robert age 37; Jane Sherman age
62, born 1838 in NY, mother (Soundex s15).
1910. Census of Eaton Co indicated: Robert P age 47; Mary T Slater age 49, born 1861
sister; Jane age 72, mother (Soundex e95/f221).
1920. Census of Vermontville MI Eaton Co indicated: Robert age 58, lived alone (Soundex
e111/p2).
5. William B9 Sherman born 186x, died at 1y3m13d, buried in Old Vermontville
Cemetery Eaton Co (tombstone, DGM v8p66).
6. Roby Ann or Rhoda9 Sherman born 1870 in MI (EAT/BRx 1-69).
7. Rose9 Sherman born 1870 in MI.
3. Truman P7 Sherman born 1812 in Lyons NY Wayne Co (Oakland Co Surname Directory Part 1
p102; mc/j&sc); Truman P born 1813 in MI, ancestry unknown (SD p2456; 1850 Census). (Gen
Refs: SD p2456; not in NES, DPS, DWS).
184x. Truman married Diana Dunn at Lyons NY Wayne Co (mc/j&sc; OAK/GSNL v4p14).
1847. Truman, his wife Diana Dunn born 1814, her father William Dunn, and five children (Sarah,
Willard, Roehama, George & Mary Jane) removed to Livonia Twp Wayne Co MI (mc/j&sc).
1850. Census of Livonia Twp Wayne Co indicated: Truman P age 37, farmer; Diana Sherman age
35, born 1815 in NY; children Sarah, Willard, Ruhama, George, Tracy, William, James; William
Dunn age 72, born 1778 in unknown, occupation none (p700/d57/f57).
1854. Census of Livonia Twp Wayne Co indicated: Truman P (LDS/AISx).
1860. Census of Livonia Twp Wayne Co indicated: Truman P age 47, farmer; Diana age 45;
children Mary, William, Loviner, Charles; William Dunn age 83, farmer, born in NY
(p9p283/d71/f70; nb/9.42).
1870. Census of Livonia Twp Wayne Co indicated: Truman age 56 farmer; Diana age 54 (Detroit
Library, Burton Collection). <read>
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1871. Dianna Sherman died in Livonia Twp Oakland Co (mc/j&sc; no MI/DRx).
1873. Truman Sherman died at Plymouth MI Livonia Twp Oakland Co (mc/j&sc; MI/DRx 3-258;
OAK/GSNL v4p46). 10 Children:
1. Sarah M8 Sherman (Hoisington) born 1836 in Lyons NY Wayne Co; married Henry
Hoisington born 183x, and lived near her parents; 2 children (SD p2285; mc/j&sc).
2. Willard8 Sherman born 1838 in Lyons NY Wayne Co (SD p2506; (mc/j&sc).
18xx. He could not get along with his brother George, and went to live with his grandmother
Nancy Paul and uncle John Sherman.
1860. Census of Livonia Twn/Twp Wayne Co indicated: Willard age 21, no occupation given;
lived with Henry Rattenburg born 1811 and Charlotte Rattenburg born 1811
(p8p282/d64/f63). [census unclear]
1864. Mar 15th, Willard married Angeline Mildrum born 1847, both of Livonia Twp Wayne
Co (WAY/MR file 1864).
1864/65. Willard age 23 born 1841 of Livonia Twp Wayne Co enlisted at Redford Twp Wayne
Co in Co C 22nd Inf; mustered out 1865 (MSS v22p130).
1870. Census of Livonia Twp Wayne Co indicated: Willard age 32; Angeline Sherman age 22
(Detroit Library, Burton Collection).
188x. Census of Nankin Twp Wayne Co indicated: Willard age 40; Donna Sherman age 33,
born 1847 in MI, wife; children Thomas, May (Soundex s5).
188x. Willard was a member in the Cory GAR Post #261 established 1884 in Wayne MI
Wayne Co, disbanded 1917 (GAR/P).
1890. Willard Sherman a Civil War veteran lived in Nankin Twp Wayne Co (1890/CSSx
sd1ed190).
1891. Willard was a member of the John & Alfred Ryder GAR Post #404 established 1891 in
Livonia MI Wayne Co, disbanded 1919 (GAR/P).
1894. Willard of Nankin Twp Wayne Co a Civil War veteran (1894/VET).
xxxx. Willard in later life lived on a farm in Newburg, near Plymouth MI (mc/j&sc).
1900. Census of Wayne MI Nankin Twp Wayne Co indicated: Willard age 62, born 1837 in
NY; Angeline M Sherman age 53, born 1847 in MI, wife; children Mary, Leondor, Nellie;
Juanita Knight age 4, born 1896 in MI, granddaughter (Soundex s25).
1910. Census of Wayne Co indicated: Willard age 71; Angeline M Sherman age 62 (Soundex
e298/f104).
1915. Willard resided in Perronville in Menominee Co (MSS v22p136).
1919. Anne Sherman died, born 1847, buried in Maplegrove Cemetery Nankin Twp Wayne
Co (tombstone).
1920. Census of Wayne Co indicated: Willard age 81, child Leand and his wife (Soundex
766/p1).
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1921. Willard Sherman died, buried Maplegrove Cemetery Nankin Twp Wayne Co (SD p2506,
DGM v35 grave record; tombstone; not in SA/GRCx). 8 Children:
1. "Unknown"9 Sherman (Knight) born 186x. 1 child:
2. Thomas9 Sherman born 1869 in MI.
3. Mary B9 Sherman born 1875 in MI (1900 Soundex) or May B (1880 Soundex).
4. Leondor9 Sherman (female) born 1882 in MI.
5. Nellie9 Sherman born 1877 in MI.
6. Leand9 Sherman born 1883 in MI. 1910 Census of Wayne Co indicated: Leand age 28;
Lena Sherman age 28 born 1882 in MI; child Magie (Soundex e298/f115). 1920 Census
indicated Leand age 37 and wife Lenah (sic) age 35 born 1885 in MI lived with his father
(Soundex e766/p1).
1 Child:
1. Magie10 Sherman born 1904 in MI.
7. Terrisa M9 Sherman born 1885 (SD p2506). 1886 she died at 7 months old, buried in
Maplegrove Cemetery Nankin Twp Wayne Co (tombstone).
8. Amanda9 Sherman born 1887 in Nankin Twn/Twp, father Willard a farmer & mother
Annie Sherman born 1847 (WAY/BR).
3. Ruhama E8 Sherman (Brink) born 1840 in Lyons NY Wayne Co (SD p2186; mc/j&sc;
mc/hs). Also called Roehama Sherman (mc/j&sc). 1860 Ruhama E married James H Brink
born 184x, both of Livonia MI (WAY/MR). They lived on a farm in Livonia Twp Wayne Co,
and in later life they lived on a farm near Millington MI Tuscola Co (mc/j&sc).
1.James Dennis9 Brink born 1861 in MI; died 1950; buried in Millington Cemetery
Millington MI Tuscola Co (Cemetery & Death Records of Avon Twp Oakland Co, 1988,
p82; mc/hs).
4. George Graves8 Sherman born 1842 in Lyons NY Wayne Co (SD p946; mc/j&sc);
1864/64. George from Livonia enlisted in the Civil War in company I First Cavalry, Oct 8 1863
at Detroit MI for 3 years. Mustered Oct 13 1863; no further record (MSS v31p166; mc/j&sc).
1866. George married in Farmington MI to Ann Maria Lowe born 1843 in Southfield Twp
Oakland Co; after her parents death they purchased her brother's half of their parents' farm near
Plum Hollow Golf Course [probably in Oakland Co, adjacent to Wayne Co] (mc/j&sc).
1865. Ann Maria Low, later Ann Maria Sherman, daughter and heir of Abraham Low who had
property in Southfield Twp (OAK/PR 2306).
1872. George was called "William Sherman " (Bell's BR).
1872/74. George a farmer and wife Anna lived in Southfield Twp/Twn Oakland Co (Bell's &
Emma's BR).
188x. George Sherman was a member of the Marshall M Beach GAR Post #267 established
1884 in Farmington MI Oakland Co, disbanded 1904 (GAR/P).
1880. Census of Southfield Twp Oakland Co indicated: George age 36; Annie Sherman age 36,
born 1844 in MI; children Libbie, Bell, Emma, Theodore (Soundex s32).
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1880. Sep 14th, Ann Marie Low (Sherman) died in Southfield Twp Oakland Co, born 1843 in
MI, parents Abram Low and Lydia Low (OAK/DR 1-201; no MI/DRx); buried in Mount Hazel
Cemetery in Redford MI Wayne Co (mc/j&sc).
1882. George married. Margaret Shearer born 1851, at Farmington MI Oakland Co (mc/j&sc;
Oakland County Pioneers, by Avery, 1934 v1p33).
1890. George a farmer born in Canada (sic), and wife born in NY (sic) lived in Southfield Twp
Oakland Co (Welton's BR).
1890. George Sherman a Civil War veteran lived in Southfield Twp Oakland Co (18980/CSSx
sd2ed115).
1894. George of Southfield Twp Oakland Co, a Civil War veteran (1894/VET).
1900. Census of Southfield Twp Oakland Co indicated: George age 58; Margaret age 48, born
1851 in Canada; children Welton, Gladys (Soundex s3).
1910. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: George age 68; Margaret age 57; children
Nellon (sic) and Gladis (sic) (Soundex e145/f112).
1914. George Sherman died in Pontiac MI Oakland Co (OAK/DR 4-89; MI/DRx
Oakland/Pontiac-184 or Oakland/Pontiac-273), and is buried in Mount Hazel Cemetery in
Redford MI Wayne Co (mc/j&sc; not in SA/GRCx).
1920. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: Margaret Sherman age 69 born 1851,
widow; enumerated with daughter Gladys (e194/s23/d464/f531).
1926. Margaret Sherman died, buried in Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery Pontiac MI
Oakland Co (cemetery records). 9 Children:
1. Lydia9 Sherman born 1866 in MI, perhaps died young (mc/j&sc).
2. Elizabeth "Libbie"9 Sherman (Holcomb)(Bradley) born 1867 in MI; married 1st Dr
E T Holcomb born 186x; married 2nd Elisha Bradley born 186x (mc/j&sc).
3. John9 Sherman born 1869 in MI, perhaps died young (mc/j&sc).
4. Georgia Belle9 Sherman (Johnson) born 1872 in Southfield Twp/Twn Oakland Co
(OAK/BR 1-218). 1910 Belle age 29, servant, enumerated with Neil Alward (Soundex
e159f141). Married Hiram Johnson born 186x (mc/j&sc).
5. Emma May9 Sherman (Cherry) born 1874 in Southfield Twn/Twp Oakland Co
(OAK/BR 1-303). Married George Cherry (mc/j&sc).
6. Theodore Valentine9 Sherman born 1877 in Oakland Co (OAK/BRx D12-2217).
xxxx. Theodore married Irene DuBois (mc/j&sc).
1910. Census of Detroit MI Wayne Co indicated: Theodore (sic) V age 31, born in MI;
Irene Sherman age 26 born 1884 in MI; child Theodore; Emma Sherman age 33, born
1877 in MI, sister (Soundex e62/f39).
1920. Census of Redford Village Wayne Co indicated: Derrick J DuBois head-ofhousehold; Theodore Sherman Sr age 42; Irene Sherman age 35, daughter; Theodore
Sherman Jr age 14, grandson; Martin Sherman age 9, grandson; Nelson Sherman age 3,
grandson (Soundex e779p4). 3 Children:
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1. Theodore S10 Sherman born 1906 in MI.
2. Martin10 Sherman born 1911 in MI.
3. Nelson10 Sherman born 1917 in MI.
7. Charles9 Sherman born 1880 in Southfield Twp Oakland Co (OAK/BR 2-238); died
Sep 20 1880 at Southfield Twp Oakland Co (OAK/DR 1-201; MI/DRx 2-335; mc/j&sc).
8. Welton E or G9 Sherman born 1890 in Southfield Twp Oakland Co MI (OAK/BR 3280).
1920. Welton age 29 enumerated in Pontiac MI with his sister Gladys (census).
1927. Welton married Beryl L Snidecor born 1896 (her obit).
1972. Beryl L Sherman of Linden MI Genesee Co died at McLaren Hospital Flint MI
Genesee Co; resident of Linden since 1956l; buried in Perry Mount Park Cemetery in
Pontiac MI; principle in Pontiac Schools for 40 years; husband survives (obit, Flint Journal
Aug 12 1972).
1977. Welton Sherman of Bradenton FL died there; services at funeral home in Pontiac MI
Oakland Co; no burial given; no spouse mentioned; 2 nieces survive (obit, Flint Journal
Feb 13 1977 sGp2c5).
9. Gladys Margaret9 Sherman (Axford) born 1893 in MI (mc/j&sc).
1915. Gladys married Charles Raymond Axford born 1889 (Oakland County Pioneers,
by Avery, 1934, v1p33).
1920. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: Charles R Axford born 1894 A bank
clerk and Gladys Axford born 1894 (e194/s23/d462/f531).
5. Mary Jane8 Sherman (Wight) born 1844 in Lyons NY Wayne Co; married a Mr Wight
born 184x; lived in Bellingham WA; returned to Detroit when husband died; she died in 1931
at the Arnold Home in Detroit MI Wayne Co (SD p1811; mc/j&sc).
6. Harriet L8 Sherman born 1846 in Lyons NY Wayne Co; not shown in 1850 census with
parents (mc/j&sc).
7. William H8 Sherman born 1848 in Livonia Twp Wayne Co MI (SD p2588; (mc/j&sc).
1865. William H Sherman enlisted in the Civil War in company A (reorganized) 11th Infantry
Feb 22 1865 at Livonia for 1 year at age 18; mustered Feb 13 1865; discharged at Louisville
KY Jul 17 1865 (MSS v11p160). He received a pension (mc/j&sc).
1870. Census of Livonia Twp Wayne Co indicated: William age 24 farmer; sister Lovina age
18 teaching school; brother Charles (Detroit Library, Burton Collection). <read>.
1877. William H married Emma Howlett in Waterford MI Oakland Co, she born 1852 in MI;
they lived in Plymouth MI and later in Detroit; he was a carpenter and developer (mc/j&sc,
Pontiac Weekly Bill Poster Mar 7 1877).
188x. William belonged to a GAR Post (mc/j&sd). No record he belonged to the GAR
(SA/GARx).
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1880. Census of Detroit MI Wayne Co indicated: William age 31; Emma age 28; child Henry
(Soundex s43).
1887. Possible: Emma Sherman age 36, died, buried in Oak Hill Cemetery Pontiac MI
(tombstone; no MI/DRx).
1890. William H Sherman a Civil War veteran lived in Detroit MI Wayne Co (1890/CSSx
sd1ed242).
1900. Census of Detroit MI Wayne Co indicated: William H age 53; Emma E Sherman age 47
born 1853 in MI, child Ina/Ino (Soundex s4).
1910. Census of Detroit MI Wayne Co indicated: William H age 63; Emma E age 58; child Ina
(Soundex e84/f395)
1912. Emma E Sherman died Detroit MI Wayne Co, 1852-1912, buried in Oak Hill Cemetery
Pontiac MI Oakland Co (cemetery record; mc/j&sc; MI/DRx Wayne/Detroit-8135).
xxxx. William was a carpenter and developer. He built three houses at 20 Hobson St in Detroit
MI, where three generations of the family lived (mc/j&sc).
1918. William H Sherman died Detroit MI Wayne Co, 1848-1918, had a GAR marker, buried
in Oak Hill Cemetery Pontiac MI Oakland Co (cemetery record; mc/j&sc). William H
Sherman, a Civil War veteran, buried in Oakland Co (SA/GRCx).
1931. Possible: William H Sherman died in Detroit MI (mc/j&sc). 3 Children:
1. Harry A10 Sherman born 1879/1880, died 1880 at 7 months, buried in Oak Hill
Cemetery Pontiac MI Oakland Co (cemetery record; MI/DRx 3-265). Harry died at birth
(mc/j&sc).
2. Clarence Ray10 Sherman born 1883, died 1888, buried in Oak Hill Cemetery Pontiac
MI Oakland Co (mc/j&sc, Pontiac Weekly Bill Poster Feb 8 1888; cemetery record; no
MI/DRx).
3. Ina H or Y or S10 Sherman (Condon) born 1886 in Detroit MI Wayne Co (mc/j&sc).
1910. Ina married in Detroit MI to Samuel M Condon, who was born 188x in Detroit MI
Wayne Co (mc/j&sc).
1961. Ina Condon died in Santa Barbara CA; she is buried in Pontiac MI in the ShermanHowlett plot (mc/j&sc). 1 Child:
1. Sherman M11 Condon born 1913 in Detroit MI Wayne Co (mc/j&sc). 1946 he
married Jean Lowe born 1918 in Birmingham MI Oakland Co(mc/j&sc).
1
Child:
1. Paul12 Condon born 194x (mc/j&sc).
8. James E9 Sherman born 1849 in Livonia Twp Wayne Co MI, died before 1860 (SD p1267;
mc/j&sc). James listed as a child by Libby Holcomb but not listed in the family Bible; listed in
the 1850 census but not in the 1860 census (mc/j&sc).
9. Lavina Phebe9 Sherman born 1851 in Livonia Twp Wayne Co MI; married 1875 in Detroit
MI to David Lowe. They lived on a farm near Birmingham MI Oakland Co, and later moved to
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Birmingham MI; 2 children; he died 1922; she died 1931 at Fenton MI Genesee Co; both
buried in Greenwood Cemetery (mc/j&sc; OAK/GSNL v11p3 1988).
10. Charles H9 Sherman born 1853 in Livonia Twp Wayne Co MI (mc/j&sc).
1870. Charles lived with parents and farmed; moved to Idaho and Washington (mc/j&sc).
1881. Possible: Charles listed on voter registration or property owner book in Nottawa Twp
Isabella Co (Beal City MI Area Centennial: 1875-1975, p38).
1884. Possible: Charles H listed as a settler in Nottawa Twp Isabella Co (Beal City MI Area
Centennial: 1875-1975, p37).
1900. Possible: Census of Nottawa Twp Isabella Co indicated: Charles H age 46; Mary E
Sherman age 45, born 1854 in MI (Soundex s2).
1930. Charles Sherman died 1930 and is buried at Newburg Cemetery Livonia MI (mc/j&sc).
4. John B8 Sherman born 1817 in Lyons NY Wayne Co; was also called Jonathan B Sherman
born in MA (MPHC v5p487; 1860 census; mc/j&SC). (Gen Ref: not in SD).
1840. Jonathan B resident of Oakland Co by 1840 or before (MPHC v5p487).
1832. Jonathan B from Lyons NY settled in Southfield MI, he was an early member of the Oakland
County Pioneer & Historical Society (OAK/GSNL v1n4p67; nOAK/GSNL v6p139).
xxxx. John lived on the farm settled by his mother, and married a neighbor girl whose last name
was "Unknown" Code born 182x (mc/j&SC).
1845. State Census of Southfield Twp Oakland Co indicated: Jonathon (sic) B; 1 male 21-41; 1
female 21-44 (p196).
1846. Jonathan B was witness to will of Joseph Blindbury of Southfield MI Oakland Co (OAK/PR
1110).
1860. Census of Southfield Twp Oakland Co indicated: Jonathon (sic) B age 40, farmer born in
MA; Nancy Sherman age 75 born 1785 in CT [possibly his mother]; children Elizabeth, Phebe,
Mary J, George (p875/d159/f159).
1866. Jonathan B was executor of will of Jason W Crandall who had property in Farmington Twp
Oakland Co (OAK/PR 2354).
1867/69. Possible: Rev Jonathan Sherman was an itinerant preacher in MI (History of Protestantism
in MI, 1978, p453).
1882. John Sherman age 64 died in Southfield Twp Oakland Co (MPHC v5p487 1882; OAK/GSNL
v1n4p67; nOAK/GSNL v6p139; mc/j&SC; no MI/DRx). 7 Children:
1. Elizabeth9 Sherman born 1842 in NY.
2. George9 Sherman born 1843 in NY, or born in Southfield Twp Oakland Co (mc/j&SC).
3. Phebe9 Sherman born 1858 probably in Southfield Twp Oakland Co (mc/j&SC).
4. Mary Jane9 Sherman born 1859 probably in Southfield Twp Oakland Co (mc/j&SC).
5. John9 Sherman born 186x probably in Southfield Twp Oakland Co (mc/j&SC).
6. Philip9 Sherman born 186x probably in Southfield Twp Oakland Co (mc/j&SC).
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7. Kate9 Sherman born 186x probably in Southfield Twp Oakland Co (mc/j&SC).
5. Daniel P8 Sherman born 1819 in NY, ancestry unknown (tombstone, SD p498). [There is no
positive proof this is son of Abraham]. (Gen Refs: SD p498; not in DPS, NES, LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).
1832. Daniel removed to Farmington Twp Oakland Co (1880 History p523).
1836/67. Daniel P recorded mortgages (1836-1865) and deeds 1836-1854) Twp Clinton Co:
Names
Daniel Sherman mortgagor; O B Ingersall mortgagee
Daniel Sherman grantor; Cassin Lowell grantee
Reference
CLI/XRx F-423
CLI/LRx J-157
Daniel Sherman mortgagee; Benj F Hami mortgagor
CLI/XRx E-414
Daniel Sherman grantor; Ira I Andrews grantee
CLI/LRx C-88
Daniel Sherman Grantor; William Coleman grantee
CLI/LRx K-2)
Location
Unknown
Sec 2 T5N/R3W
Watertown Twp
Sec 6 T5N/R3W
Watertown Twp
Sec 26 T5N/R3W
Watertown Twp
Sec 27 T5N/R3W
Watertown Twp
1843. Daniel purchased 160 acres in Sec 27 of Watertown Twp Clinton Co; no trees had been cut
yet; only 20 voters in the Twp; roads planned but not built yet; plenty of indians (1880 History
p523).
1850. Census of Watertown Twp Clinton Co indicated: Daniel age 29, farmer; Mary E Sherman age
19, born 1831 in NY; children John, Nancy; lived with the Alfred and Adaline E House family
(p28/d23/f24).
1854. Census of Watertown Twp Clinton Co indicated: Daniel (LDS/AISx).
1859. Daniel was Treasure of Watertown Twp (1880 History p525).
1860. Census of Watertown Twp indicated: Daniel age 41, farmer; Mary age 31; children John,
Nancy, Diana, Rhoeba, William, Alonzo, Ernest; Mary O'Brien age 5, born 1855 in OH
(p154p155p1034p1035/d1282/f1163; vf/1860).
1963. Daniel sold the land he bought in 1843, and became proprietor of a Hotel in Wacousta MI
Clinton Co (1880 History p523).
1964. Daniel shown in the census index in Watertown Twp (SA/CoNB).
1867. Daniel had a hotel in Wacousta MI (MI Gazetteer & Bus Dir, by Chapin).
1875. Jan 23rd, Daniel Sherman was one of several persons who signed the resolutions at the Grand
Ledge Circuit of the M E Church held at Grand Ledge MI (Grand Ledge Independent Jan 29 1875).
1884. Mary Sherman died, 1829-1884, buried in Wacousta Cemetery Sec 17 Watertown Twp
Clinton Co (tombstone; MI/DRx 1-8).
1891. Daniel Sherman died at Watertown Twp, farmer, widower (CLI/DR 3-21; MI/DRx 1-207).
Daniel, 1819-1891, buried in Wacousta Cemetery (tombstone). 7 Children:
1. John D9 Sherman born 1847 in MI (1880 Census; SD p1418).
1860. Lived with parents in Watertown Twp Clinton Co (Census).
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1865. John D age 18 enlisted in the Civil War at Watertown Twp Clinton Co in unassigned Co
of 24th MI Inf (MSS v24p133; (MSS v4p182).
1873. John Sherman married Alice Mead born 1855 (CLI/MR C-84; LDS/IGI).
188x. No other record, than his obit, he belonged to the GAR (SA/GARx).
1880. Census of Dayton Twp Newaygo Co indicated: John D age 33; Alice age 24, born 1856
in NY; children Frankie, Emmet (Soundex s16).
1880. J D Sherman shown in Dayton Twp Newaygo Co (1880 Atlas).
1884. Census of Dayton Twp Newaygo Co indicated: John and Alice (LDS/AISx p17).
1890. John D Sherman a Civil War veteran lived in Dayton Twp Newaygo Co (1890/CSSx
sd4ed209).
1894. John of Dayton Twp Newaygo Co, a Civil War veteran (1894/VET). Also see clipping
under Frank A Bacon (LGSR, Newaygo Surname Index).
1894. Census of Dayton Twp Newaygo Co indicated: John (LDS/AISx p15).
1900. Census of Dayton Twp Newaygo Co indicated: John D age 57, born 1848 in MI; Alice
Sherman age 45, born 1855 in NY; child Emmet (Soundex s12).
1910. Census of Newaygo Co indicated: John age 62; Alice age 55, wife (Soundex e105/f295).
1920. Census of Fremont MI Newaygo Co indicated: John D age 71; Alice E age 61 (Soundex
e171/p11).
1930. Alice E Sherman died, 1855-1930, buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in Fremont MI
Newaygo Co (tombstone). Alice died, date not given (NEW/DRx 3-213).
1934. John Sherman died, 1847-1934, buried in Fremont Cemetery Newaygo Co MI
(GAR/Cem). John D, 1847-1934, buried in Maple Grove Cemetery (tombstone). John age 87
one of the last Civil War veterans of Fremont MI, died at his home, he lived this area since the
Civil War; he cleared his own farm and farmed until he retired 20 years ago. He was buried in
Fremont Cemetery Newaygo Co (Grand Rapids Press Mar 12 1934; not in SA/GRCx).
2 Children:
1. Frank D10 Sherman born 1875 in MI.
1884. Census of Dayton Twp Newaygo Co indicated: Frank (LDS/AISx p17).
1900. Census of Fremont Twp Newaygo Co indicated Frank D Sherman age 25, born 1875
in MI; Jennie E Sherman age 28, born 1874 in MI; James L Wilson age 73, born 1826 in
Scotland, father-in-law (Soundex s6).
1920. Census of Fremont MI Newaygo Co indicated: Frank D age 43; Jennie E age 42;
child Ileta (Soundex e171/p2).
1923. Jennie E Sherman died, 1874-1923, buried in Maple Grove Cemetery Fremont MI
Newaygo Co (Tombstone).
1934. Frank D lived in Fremont MI (father's obit).
1938. Frank D Sherman died, 1875-1938, buried in Maple Grove Cemetery (tombstone).
1 Child:
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1. Ileta (uc) A11 Sherman born 1905 in MI. Possible: Ileta A Sherman married in
1925 (ALL/MR 11-125).
2. Emmet10 Sherman born 1878 in Dayton Twp Newaygo Co (NEW/BR 1-142). Emmet
born to John and Alice in 1870 (sic) (Newaygo Co Surname Index). 1884 Census Index of
Dayton Twp Newaygo Co indicated: Emmit (sic) (p17). 1900 Census indicated wife was
Jessie, born 1879 in MI (Soundex s12). 1910 Census of Newaygo Co indicated: Emmett
age 32; Jennie Sherman age 30, born 1880 in MI; child Ruth (Soundex e105/f293). 1920
Census of Newaygo Co indicated: Emmett age 41; Jessie age 40, child Ruth (Soundex e
167/p1). 19xx Jessie Sherman died, 1879-19xx, buried in Maple Grove Cemetery
(tombstone). 1938 Emmet lived in Fremont MI (father's obit). 1957 Emmet died, 18781957, buried in Maple Grove Cemetery (tombstone). 1 Child:
1. Ruth11 Sherman born 1902 in Dayton Twp Newaygo Co (NEW/BR 3-24). 1920
Ruth lived in Newaygo Co with her parents (Soundex).
2. Nancy S9 Sherman (Lewis) born 1850 in MI (SD p1922). Possible: Marriage of Nancy L
Sherman and Washington Lewis born 185x (CLI/MRx C-9).
3. Diana9 Sherman born 1852 in MI. Also called Angeline. Angeline Sherman died, 18521860, buried in Wacosta Cemetery Sec 17 Watertown Twp Clinton Co (tombstone).
4. Phoeba9 Sherman born 1853 in MI. Possible: Phebe married Jul 2 1868 in Clinton Co
(LDS/IGI).
5. William B9 Sherman born 1855 in MI.
1880. Census of Watertown Twp Clinton Co indicated: William age 25; Loretta Sherman age
24, born 1856 in NY; child Pearl (Soundex s18).
1900. Census of Watertown Twp Clinton Co indicated: William age 45; Rettie Sherman age
44, born 1853 in MI; child Pearl; Adelea Otto age 73, born 1827 in MI, mother-in-law
(Soundex s2).
1910. Census of Lansing MI Ingham Co indicated: William age 55; Retta [M] Sherman age 55,
born 1855 in MI; Adelia Otto age 83, born 1827 in NY, mother-in-law (Soundex e63/f258).
1920. Census of Lansing MI Ingham Co indicated: William B age 64; Retta M age 64
(Soundex e93/p11).
1927. William B Sherman died, 1855-1927, buried in Wacousta Cemetery Sec 17 Watertown
Twp Clinton Co (tombstone).
xxxx. Retta M Sherman died, 1855-blank, buried in Wacousta Cemetery (tombstone). 1
Child:
1. Pearl M10 Sherman born 1879 in MI.
6. Alonzo R9 Sherman born 1856 in MI.
1884. Census of Denver Twn/Twp Newaygo Co indicated Elonzo (sic) age 26, born 1858 in
MI, parents born in "unknown", log driver. Jenney age 24, born 1860 in MI, father born in
Ireland and mother in MI; Jane Hawkins age 61, mother [of next person], married born 1823
in OH, father born in PA and mother in NY, works around, been in MI 16 years; "unclear"
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Featherly age 10, female, born 1900 in MI, father born in NY and mother in OH, single, lived
with her mother (p19p20/d84/f85).
1894. State Census of Denver Twp Newaygo Co indicated: Alonzo and Jenny Sherman (p37).
1900. Census of Denver Twp Newaygo Co indicated: Lon [short for Alonzo] age 43, born 1854
in MI; Jennie Sherman age 40, born 1860 in MI; child Otto (Soundex s6).
1902. Alonzo a farmer lived in Denver Twp Newaygo Co (Otto's BR).
1910. Census of Denver Twp Newaygo Co indicated: Alonzo R age 53, born 1857 in MI, father
born in NY and mother in ____, married 28 years; Jennie Sherman age 50, born 1860 in MI;
married 28 years, 2 children 1 alive; child Otto (p158/d195/f198).
1920. Census of Newaygo Co indicated: Alonzo R age 62; Jennie age 59, child Otto (Soundex
e168/p6).
192x. A R and Jennie of Hesperia MI Newaygo Co parents of Otto A (SA/WW1x).
1923/24. A R Sherman familiarly known as the Mayor of Denver MI Newaygo Co for more
than 50 years; A R Sherman one of last residence of the abandon industrial town of Denver MI
(LGSR, Spooner Scrapbook p27,29).
1926. A R Sherman died at Denver Twp Newaygo Co, aged 68y10m27d, father Don (sic)
[Dan] Sherman and mother unknown (NEW/DR 3-169). Buried in East Hesperia Cemetery
Hesperia MI Newaygo Co (tombstone).
1938. Jennie Sherman died, buried East Hesperia Cemetery (tombstone).
2 Children:
1. Harrison10 Sherman born 1890 to A R and Jennie (Newaygo Co Surname Index).
Harrison died at age 2 days (NEW/DR 2-108/9; MI/DRx 3-7).
2. Otto A T10 Sherman born 1893 in Dayton Twp Newaygo Co (NEW/BR 2-190). Born
to Alonzo and Jane (sic) (Newaygo Co Surname Index). 1910 Census of Denver Twp
Newaygo Co indicated: Otto A T age 16, lived with his parents (p158/d195/f198). 1910
Census of Newaygo Co indicated: Otto A T age 16, servant enumerated with Cornelius
Kole (Soundex e105/f183). 1920 Otto lived with his parents in Newaygo Co (census).
192x Otto A of Hesperia MI [on line between Newaygo and Oceana Counties] a WW-1
veteran (SA/WW1x). Otto A died 1968, buried East Hesperia Cemetery (tombstone). Otto
died 1968, lived in Muskegon (LDS/SSD).
7. Emmett O9 Sherman born 1859 in MI. Possible: Emmett O Sherman died 1874 (CLI/DRx
2-276; MI/DRx 1-155). Could be Ernest O Sherman.
6. Palmer7 Sherman born Apr 7 1827 in Lyon NY Wayne Co (tombstone; Bible Record, FGQ
v6n1p14 Jan 1964). (Gen Refs: DPS p140/41; NES p297/98; SD p2001).
1829. Palmer age 2 removed from NY to Southfield Twp Oakland Co with his mother.
1831. May 26th, Loretta Ward born in Rochmon NY (Sherman Bible, FGQ v6n1p14 1964 p14/15).
1831. Loretta E Sherman born in Farmington MI settled in Farmington Twp Oakland Co, she was
an early member of the Oakland Pioneer & Historical Society (OAK/GSNL v1n4p68).
1832. Palmer born in Lyons NY settled in Farmington Twp Oakland Co, he was an member of the
Oakland Co Pioneer & Historical Society (OAK/GSNL v1n4p68).
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1863/64. Palmer Sherman carriage maker of Birmingham (MI Gazetteer & Business Directory
p202).
1850. Census of Farmington Twp Oakland Co indicated: Palmer, laborer, age 18, born 1832 in NY;
lived with the Wheeler C and Charity Smith family (p183p365/d101/f101).
1851. Dec 17th, Palmer of Southfield Twn/Twp married to Loretta Eggleston Ward born 1831,
who was born 1831 in Richmond NY (OAK/MR; bible record, FGQ v6n1p14 Jan 1964).
1854. Census of Farmington Twp Oakland Co indicated: Palmer (LDS/AISx).
xxxx. Palmer and family lived on a fruit farm 1/2 mile North of Farmington MI Oakland Co
(mc/j&sc).
1856/57. Palmer reportedly lived in Watertown as they had two children born there: Hudson Hosea
Sherman in 1856 and Bion Sherman in 1857 (NES p297; TUS/BRs). Conflicting data shows all
children born in Farmington Twp Oakland Co MI (DPS p140).
1860. Census of Oakland Co MI indicated: Palmer age 33, farmer; Loretta age 29; children Ward,
Phebe, Hudson, Byron, Charity; John Beals age 27, born 1833 in MI, farm laborer
(p17p823/d112/f112).
1961. Loretta, probation Dec 22 1861, married, received in full Jun 30 1862 (Probation Records of
the ME Church Farmington MI, DGM v58n1p10 Fall 1994).
1862. Palmer, probation May 11 1862, married a resident of Farmington, received into full
connection Sep 2 1866 (Probation Records of the ME Church Farmington MI, DGM v58n1p10 Fall
1994).
1862. Loretta, resident of Farmington MI, baptized at Methodist Episcopal Church Farmington MI
(DGM Fall 1993 p6).
1863. Palmer witness to will of Thomas Johns who had property in Farmington Twp Oakland Co
(OAK/PR 2479).
1870. Census index of Farming Twp Oakland Co indicated: Palmer (p213).
1880. Census of Farmington Twp Oakland Co indicated: Palmer age 53, born 1827 in NY; Loretta
E age 49, born 1831 in NY; children Lora [Loretta], Abram, Rhoda, Gracey (Soundex s15).
1886. Palmer, an adult, resident of Farmington, baptized at Methodist Episcopal Church Farmington
MI (DGM Fall 1993 p6).
1900. Census of Farmington Twp Oakland Co indicated: Palmer age 73, born 1827 in NY; Loretta
age 69 (Soundex s9).
1909. Apr 7th, Palmer's 79th birthday surprise party at his home was described in a newspaper
clipping (Newaygo Co Genealogical Society, Payne Scrapbook number 3 p17).
1910. Census of Oakland Co indicated: Palmer age 83; Loretta E age 78; Betsy A Horton age 71
born 1839, sister-in-law (Soundex e122/f297).
1914. Loretta E Sherman died at Farmington MI, 1831-1914, buried in North Farming Cemetery
Oakland Co (NES p297; bible record, FGQ v6n1p14 Jan 1964; cemetery record; no MI/DRx).
1917. Palmer Sherman a farmer died, 1827-1917. He was buried in North Farmington Cemetery
Oakland Co (OAK/DR 4-274; bible record, FGQ v6n1p14 Jan 1964; cemetery record). Note:
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Names and date of births of all children, and a few death dates, are inscribed on the back of the
Palmer Sherman monument in the North Farmington Cemetery (cemetery record)
xxxx. Palmer mentioned (MBI p1195). 9 Children:
1. Ward8 Sherman born 1852 in Farmington Twp Oakland Co, died 1931, single (DPS p140).
Born 1852 in Southfield MI, died 1931 (NES p297; SD p2488; bible record, FGQ v6n1p14 Jan
1964). Tombstone shows only Ward son of Palmer born 1852, North Farmington Cemetery
Oakland MI (cemetery record).
2. Phebe8 Sherman (Branch) (Ross) born 1854 in Oxford MI Oakland Co (bible records,
FGQ v6n1p14 Jan 1964; DGM Winter 1944 p52; NES p297; SD p2047).
1868. Mar 15th, Phebe, probation, 1868, single, resident of Farmington (Probation Records of
the ME Church Farmington MI, DGM v58n1p10 Fall 1994).
1868. Jul 12th, Phoebe Sherman age 14, member of S.S. at Farmington ME Church (Bible
Record, FGQ v6n1p14 Jan 1964).
1875. Phebe married 1st Dwight C Branch born 185x, at ME Church Farmington MI, witness
Hudson Sherman & Kate Wixom; divorced 1880 (bible records, FGQ v6n1p14 Jan 1964; DGM
Winter 1944 p52).
1884. Phebe married 2nd David Ross born 1852 in Canada on Wolf Island, Phebe died 1954
and David 1928, no children (DPS p140; bible records, FGQ v6n1p11&p14 Jan 1964).
1928. David Sherman died (Bible Record, FGQ v6n1p14 Jan 1964).
xxxx. Phebe lived at the Chelsea Home in her old age (mc/j&sc).
xxxx. Phebe's tombstone in North Farmington Cemetery Oakland MI only show Phebe
daughter of Palmer born 1854 (cemetery record).No children.
3. Hudson Hosea8 Sherman born 1856 in Watertown MI (NES p297/98; Bible record, FGQ
v6n1p14 Jan 1964): Watertown's location is unknown in Oakland Co, but Watertown MI
Watertown Twp in Tuscola Co MI could be what is referred to, this is where Palmer's brother
Samuel was living. Or, it is Waterford MI Waterford Co Oakland Co.
1875. Hudson Sherman and Kate Wixom were witness to marriage of his sister Phebe (DGM
Winter 1994 p52).
1878. Married 1st to Kate Jane Wixom born 1856 (SD p1158; bible record, FGQ v6n1p14 Jan
1964).
1900. Census of Douglas Twp Montcalm Co indicated: Hudson age 44, born 1856 in MI; Katie
age 43, born 1856 in MI; children Nora, Lloyd (Soundex s5).
1910. Census of StJohns MI Clinton Co indicated: Hudson age 54; Katie J age 53 (Soundex
e18/f278).
1917. Katie J Sherman died 1917 and buried in lot F-59 in MtRest Cemetery StJohns MI
Clinton Co (tombstone, 1996; CLI/DR 4-61; nb/4.12).
191x. Married 2nd to Elva Wixom (Tollman) born 1870 sister of 1st wife (DPS p140).
1920. Census of StJohns MI Clinton Co indicated: Hudson age 63; Elva S age 50 (Soundex
e19/p12).
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1939. Hudson lived in Montcalm Co as shown in the death record of his son Lloyd.
1944. Hudson Sherman died 1944 and is buried in lot F-59 in MtRest Cemetery StJohns MI
Clinton Co, tombstone 1856-blank (tombstone, 1996; CLI/DR 15-23; DPS p140). Hudson died
Jan 3 1943 (sic) (bible record, FGQ v6n1p14 Jan 1964). Tombstone shows only Hudson son of
Palmer born 1856, North Farmington Cemetery Oakland MI (cemetery record). 3 Children by
1st wife:
1. Wesley George9 Sherman born 1880 (OAK/BRx D14-2682).
1900. Census of Olive Twp Clinton Co indicated Wesley Sherman age 19, born 1880 in
MI, single, farm laborer (p?/d284/f290; Soundex s12). <get census>
1902. Married to Rebecca Ordway born 1884 in StJohns MI (CLI/MR D-241).
1906. Wesley a farmer lived in Essex Twp Clinton Co (Glenn's BR).
1909. Wesley G a farmer in Riley Twp Clinton Co (Clyde's BR).
1910. Census of Gratiot Co indicated: Wesley age 29, born 1881 in MI; Rebecca age 25,
born 1885 in MI; children R G, Glenn (Soundex e75/f131).
1920. Census of Gratiot Co indicated: Wesley age 39; children R G, Glenn, Ivan,
Lawrence (Soundex e29/p8).
1916. Rebecca Sherman, 1884-1916 (GTT/DRx B-332), buried in lot F-15 in MtRest
Cemetery StJohns MI (tombstone, 1996).
1963. Wesley died 1963 (DPS p140; possible probate record GTT/PR bk 13 pg 338 box
428 enrolled 13722 & GTT/PR bk 18 pg 27 box 648 enrolled 19084). Wesley, 1889-1966,
buried in lot F-12 in MtRest Cemetery StJohns MI (tombstone, 1996). 5 Children:
1. R G Kenneth10 Sherman born 1904 in StJohns MI Clinton Co. R G Sherman died,
1904-1968, buried in North Star Cemetery North Star MI Gratiot Co (tombstone); also
in same lot is Helen Sherman, 1907-1970. 1 child:
1. Charlena Jonna11 Sherman born 1926 in North Star Twp Gratiot Co, parents
R G Sherman, farmer, and Hazel Cowdrey (uc) born 191x, both of North Star
(GTT/BR G-276).
2. Glenn Wixom10 Sherman born 1906 in Essex Twp Clinton Co (CLI/BR 4-219).
Marriage: 1935 Glenn W to Mildred Teed born 191x (GTT/MRx F-9). Possible 1945
Clinton Co death record, G W Sherman (CLI/DR 16-161).
3. Clyde Hudson10 Sherman born 1909 in Riley Twp Clinton Co (CLI/BR 4-321).
Clide (sic) Sherman, 1908-1908, is buried in Hudson Sherman's lot F-15 in MtRest
Cemetery StJohns MI (tombstone, 1996; CLI/DR 2-344).
4. Lloyd Ivan10 Sherman born 1911 in North Star Twn/Twp Gratiot Co (GTT/BR E136; his obit).
1970. Helen E Sherman died, 1911-1970, Buried in Hudson8 Sherman's lot F-15 in
MtRest Cemetery StJohns MI (tombstone, 1996). Also aka Helena Teed (his obit).
1975. Ivan L Sherman died in Gratiot Co, 1911-1975, buried in Hudson8 Sherman's
[his grandfather] lot F-15 in MtRest Cemetery StJohns MI (obit, Saginaw News Mar
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10 1975; tombstone, 1996). Possible probate record for Lloyd (GTT/PR bk 12 pg 365
box 404 enrolled 12563).
5. Lawrence Jerome10 Sherman born 1913 in North Star MI in Gratiot Co (GTT/BR
E-225). Married 1936 to Edna Victoria Strobbe born 191x in North Star MI. 1935/36
Lawrence J married Edna D Stroble born 191x (GTT/MRx F-25). 1 child:
1. Larry Joe11 Sherman born 1944 in Davenport IA. Married 1965 to Rosalie
Schreiber born 194x in Davenport IA.
2. Ethel Nora9 Sherman born 1881. Also called "Nora E Sherman". <check
dob>
3. Lloyd Zenith9 Sherman born 1893. 1910 Census of Bengal Twp Clinton Co MI
indicated Loyd Sherman age 17; enumerated with Albert Sage (p30/d1/f1). 1920 Census
of Bingham Twp Clinton Co indicated: Floyd age 27, farmer; Mable age 23; child
Margarett (e18/s3/d164/167). Lloyd died 1939 in Clinton Co (CLI/DR 10-176; nb/4.14).
Lloyd Z Sherman, 1893-1939, and Mable A Sherman, 1896-1987, both buried in lot F-59
in MtRest Cemetery StJohns MI (tombstones, 1996). 3 children:
1. Dorothy I10 Sherman born 1916 in MI, died 1918 at St Johns MI (CLI/DR 4-37;
nb/4.12); buried in lot F-59 in MtRest Cemetery (tombstone, 1996).
2. Margarett10 Sherman born 1919 in MI (CLI/BRx 5-488).
3. Lloyd Allen10 Sherman born 1921 in Bingham Twp Clinton Co (CLI/BRx 6-1),
died 1937 by drowning at StJohns MI, buried in parents lot F-59 in MtRest Cemetery
StJohns MI (tombstone, 1996; CLI/DR 8-71; nb/4.13).
4. Byron C8 Sherman born April 1857 in Farmington MI (<Ancestry.com> Oakland Co MI
Vital Records 1800-1917). Died 1947, single (DPS p140; SD p287; bible record, FGQ v6n1p14
Jan 1964). Also called "Byron" & "Brian." Tombstone shows only Bion son of Palmer born
1857, North Farmington Cemetery Oakland MI (cemetery record).
5. Josephine8 Sherman (Taylor) born April 1860 in Farmington MI Oakland Co (bible record,
FGQ v6n1p14 Jan 1964; (<Ancestry.com> Oakland Co MI Vital Records 1800-1917). Also
called "Charity Sherman."
1877. Josephine, probation Feb 4 1877, single, resident of Farmington, received into full
membership Aug 26 1877 (Probation Records of the ME Church Farmington MI, DGM
v58n1p10 Fall 1994).
1877. Josephine an adult resident of Farmington, baptized at Methodist Episcopal Church
Farmington MI (DGM Fall 1993 p6).
1879. Josephine married to John M Taylor born 186x, John died 1926 (bible record, FGQ
v6n1p14 Jan 1964).
1926. Josephine Sherman died, and John died 1946 (DPS p141; SD p1484). See 1946 entry.
1946. Mrs Josephine Taylor died 1946 (bible record, FGQ v6n1p14 Jan 1964). Tombstone
shows only Josephine daughter of Palmer born 1860, North Farmington Cemetery Oakland MI
(cemetery record). 3 Children
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6. Loretta "Lora" Eggleston8 Sherman (Blindbury/Blindbery) was born 1863 in
Farmington MI Oakland Co (bible record, FGQ v6n1p14 Jan 1964). 1884 Lorna/Lora married J
C Blindbury/Blindbery born 186x. She died in 1904 in E Canada and he died in 1946.
Tombstone shows only Loretta daughter of Palmer, 1863-1904, North Farmington Cemetery
Oakland MI (cemetery record; Bible Record, FGQ v6n1p14 Jan 1964). 2 children. (DPS p141;
SD p1601; bible record, FGQ v6n1p14 Jan 1964)
7. Abram8 Sherman born 1865 in Farmington MI Oakland Co (bible record, FGQ v6n1p14
Jan 1964). (Gen Ref: DPS p140).
xxxx. Abram married 1863 (sic, 1883) to Elizabeth Locke born 1864 (DPS p140).
1889. Abram married Leiflie (uc) Leach born 186x (NES p298; SD p42; bible record, FGQ
v6n1p14 Jan 1964).
1894. Census of Jasper Twp Midland Co indicated: Abram age 24, born 1870 in MI, parents
born in England (sic), farmer; Libbie age 34, wife, born in MI, parents born in OH
(p28/d122/f128).
1900. Census of Belvidere Twp Montcalm Co MI indicated: Abram age 35; Libbie age 36,
child Ward P V (Soundex s1).
1910. Census of Belvidere Twp indicated: Abram and Libbie E Sherman born 186x
(e192/p1/d13/f13).
1920. Possible: Census of Oakland Co indicated: Elizabeth Sherman age 56 born 1864 in
England, housekeeper; enumerated with Mercer Davis (Soundex e165/p9).
19xx. Abram Sherman died at Six Lakes MI in Montcalm Co. Tombstone shows only Abram
was the son of Palmer born 1865, North Farmington Cemetery Oakland MI (cemetery record).
1 Child:
1. Ward P V9 Sherman born 1896 in MI. 1904/19 Ward P Sherman married Frances L
Peck (MTC/MRx D-207). 1920 Census of Montcalm Co indicated: Ward P age 23;
Frances L Sherman age 25 born 1895 in MI; children Catherine, Edward (Soundex
e100/p4). 2 Children:
1. Catherine E10 Sherman born 1915 in MI.
2. Edward A10 Sherman born 1917 in MI.
8. Rhoda Warner8 Sherman (Rocke or Roach) (Diehl) born 1868 in Farmington MI Oakland
Co (bible record, FGQ v6n1p14 Jan 1964).
1888. Rhoda, probation Jan 8 1888, single, resident of Farmington (Probation Records of the
ME Church Farmington MI, DGM v58n1p10 Fall 1994).
1888. Rhoda born in 1888 (sic) resident of Farmington, baptized at Methodist Episcopal
Church Farmington MI (DGM Fall 1993 p6).
1889. Rhoda married 1st Burt James Rocke (DPS p140) or Burt James Roach born 186x,
Burt died 1916 (NES p298; SD p2117; bible records, FGQ v6n1p14 Jan 1964).
1919. Rhoda married 2nd George Diehl born 186x, George died 1923 (bible records, FGQ
v6n1p14 Jan 1964).
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xxxx. Rhoda lived at the Chelsea Home in her old age (mc/j&sc).
xxxx. Rhoda's tombstone, shows only Rhoda daughter of Palmer born 1868, in North
Farmington Cemetery Oakland MI (cemetery record). No children.
9. Grace "Gracie" Thankful8 Sherman (Anglim) (Quinn) born 1871 in Farmington MI
Oakland Co, birth record showed Thankful (OAK/BR 1-190; bible record, FGQ v6n1p14 Jan
1964). (DPS p140; SD p1000).
1886. Grace, probation Mar 1 1886, single, resident of Farmington, continued on trails,
received into full connection Jun 12 1887 (Probation Records of the ME Church Farmington
MI, DGM v58n1p10 Fall 1994).
1886. Grace an adult resident of Farmington, baptized at Methodist Episcopal Church
Farmington MI (DGM Fall 1993 p6).
1893. Grace married 1st William Anglim born 187x who died 1947.
1900. Grace became blind.
1916. Grace married 2nd Edward Quinn born 187x: Divorced 1937.
1952. Grace Thankful Quinn, 1871-1952, daughter of Palmer Sherman & Loretta Ward, buried
in North Farmington Cemetery Oakland MI (cemetery record; Bible Record, FGQ v6n1p14 Jan
1964). 2 Children, not shown.
7. Phebe L7 Sherman (Gooch) born 1834; married Benjamin Gooch of Plymouth MI Oakland Co
(mc/j&sc).
ABRAHAM N SHERMAN
1856. Abraham born in PA (1900 Soundex). Father Benjamin Sherman of PA, mother unknown
(Abraham's DR). (Gen Refs: not in SD, LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).
1882. Abram N Sherman age 24 of Waterford Twn/Twp Oakland Co born 1854 in PA, a farmer, married
in Pontiac MI Oakland Co to Amanda M Ashman born 1866 (OAK/MR). Abram's wife called Maude
Sherman [born 1866] (Anna's BR).
1900. Census of Orion Twp Oakland Co indicated: Abraham age 42; boarded with John F Proper
(Soundex s12).
1902. Abraham M (sic) Sherman died at Waterford Oakland Co, 1856-1902, widower, farmer buried in
Drayton Plains Cemetery (OAK/DR 2-321; MI/DRx 27-468).
1910. Census of Avon Twp Oakland Co indicated James Patton age 65 born 1845, 1st marriage.
Amanda Patton [aka Amanda Sherman] age 44, born 1866 in MI, 2nd marriage, married 20 years, 9
children 4 alive. Violia Sherman age 23, born 1887 in MI, father born in NY and mother in MI, single,
step-daughter (e116/p22). 2 Children:
1. Anna B Sherman (Smith) born 1883 in Waterford Twp Oakland Co (OAK/BR 3-10).
xxxx. Anna B married a Mr Smith (her DR).
1900. Census of Waterford Twp Oakland Co indicated: Anna B age 16, single, servant, granddaughter; enumerated with Margaret Ashman age 65, born 1835 in NY, parents born in France,
widow, 1 child 0 alive, farmer (e109/p311/d137/f138).
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1905. Anna B Smith died, 1883-1905, buried in Oak Hill Cemetery Oakland Co (OAK/DR; no
MI/DRx).
2. Violia B Sherman born 1886 in Waterford Twp Oakland Co (OAK/BR 3-110).
ALONZO SHERMAN
1827. Alonzo Sherman born in MI (1850 Census). This could be Sherwood, not Sherman. <checked
printed index>. (Gen Refs: not in SD, DPS, NES, DWS).
1850. Census of Pontiac Oakland Co indicated: Alonzo Sherman (uc) age 23, single, clerk, lived in a
hotel (p80/d999/f1010).
ANDREW SHERMAN
xxxx. Andrew born in Halkerville Ontario (Eva's BR).
xxxx. Andrew married May Leonard born in Ontario (uc) (children's BR).
1917/18. Andrew a Electrician/machinist, and wife lived in Pontiac MI (children's BR). 2 Children:
1. Leonard George Sherman stillborn 1917 in Pontiac MI Oakland Co (OAK/BRx 7-292;
OAK/DR 4-235).
2. Eva Margaret Sherman born 1918 in Pontiac MI Oakland Co (OAK/BRx 7-315).
ANTOINETTE A SHERMAN, Mrs
1829. Antoinette born in Oakland Twp Oakland Co MI (1900 Soundex; OAK/GSNL v1n4p68). Parents
Ira Hammond and mother unknown (her DR).
xxxx. She was an early member of the Oakland Co Pioneer & Historical Society (OAK/GSNL
v1n4p68).
1900. Census of Orion Twp Oakland Co indicated: Antoinette age 70, lived alone (Soundex s4).
1910. Census of Orion MI Oakland Co indicated: Antoinette A age 80; Dighton M Decker age 60 born
1850, son (Soundex e133/f15).
1911. Antoinette Sherman died Orin Village MI Oakland Co, 1829-1911, widow, buried in lot 15
Evergreen Cemetery Orion Twp Oakland Co (OAK/DR 3-258; MI/DRx Oakland/Prion-1; cemetery
record; nOAK/GSNL _____). Possible Child:
1. Jerome H Sherman born 1847 probably in Oakland Co MI (1910 census; tombstone).
1910. <date> Census of Orin MI Oakland Co indicated: Jerome H (sic) age 62, born 1845 in MI,
Perces E Sherman age 62, born 1848 in MI (Soundex e133/f11). <read>
1911. Persis E Sherman died, 1848-1915, buried in lot 16 of Evergreen Cemetery in Lake Orion
MI (nOAK/GSNL ______).
1927. Jerome H Sherman died, 1827-1926, buried in lot 16 of Evergreen Cemetery in Lake Orien
MI (nOAK/GSNL _________).
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BARBRA E SHERMAN
1876. Barbra E born in MI (1910 Soundex).
1910. Census of Oakland Co indicated: Barbra E age 34; Claudie M Sherman age 30, born 1880 in MI,
wife (Soundex e126/f173).
BENJAMIN H SHERMAN
1928. Benjamin H born in National Park NJ, son of Benjamin Sherman and Eva Crowthers, brother
Herbert Sherman of San Jose CA in 1977, and Phillip Sherman of Lexington KY in 1977 (obit).
1950. Benjamin married M Nancy _______ born 1931 (their tombstones).
1954/77. Benjamin associated with the Holly MI Oakland Co schools (obit).
1977. Benjamin H Sherman of Holly MI died at StJoseph Hospital Flint MI; wife Nancy Sherman
survives; buried in Lakeside Cemetery Holly MI (obit, Flint Journal Feb 15 1977 sDp3c7). Buried in Sec
H Lakeside Cemetery Holly MI, Benjamin H Sherman 1928-1977, M Nancy Sherman 1931-blank,
married 1950 (tombstone). 4 Children:
1. Jeffrey Sherman born 195x; 1977 lived at home (father's obit).
2. Linda Sherman (Shultz) born 195x; married Ralph Shultz born 195x; 1977 lived in Davisburg
MI Oakland Co (father's obit).
3. Cindy Sherman born 195x; 1977 lived at home (father's obit).
4. Nancy Sherman born 195x; 1977 lived at home (father's obit).
EDITH SHERMAN
1891. Edith Sherman born in PA.
1920. Census of Royal Oak MI Wayne Co indicated: Edith Sherman age 29; children Dorothy, Junior;
Lewis Dennels born 1859 in PA, father; Martha Dennels born 1869 in PA, mother ; Earl Dennels born
1896 in PA, brother (Soundex e200/p59). 2 Children:
1. Dorothy Sherman born 1915 in NJ.
2. Junior Sherman born 1916 in MI.
EDWARD SHERMAN
xxxx. Edward born in England.
1860. Mar 17th, Edward Sherman received final naturalization papers (Naturalization Records for
Oakland Co MI: 1827-1906).
EDWARD SHERMAN
1875. Edward was born in CO (1910 Census; not in SD).
1910. Census of East MI Asylum Oakland Co indicated: Edward age 35, inmate (e144/p11/f00).
1920. Census of Pontiac State Hospital Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: Edward age 45, patient
(Soundex e193/p45).
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1921. Ed Sherman age 45 died, body sent from Pontiac MI to the University of Michigan Medical
School (University of Michigan Anatomical Donations Program, Anatomical Materials Register number
4820, Bentley Historical Library).
EDWIN SHERMAN
1834. Edwin born in England.
1860. Census of Bloomfield Twn/Twp indicated: Edwin age 26, laborer, married within the last year;
enumerated in a hotel (p73p879/d190/f190).
EMILY J SHERMAN
1862. Emily J Sherman born in Canada (1910 Soundex).
1910. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: Emily J Sherman age 48; child Samuel D Page age
16, born 1894 in Canada; Lizzie Taylor age 49, born 1861 in Canada, sister; Ella Smith age 58, born
1852 in Canada, sister (Soundex e145/f105).
ETTA SHERMAN
xxxx. Etta born.
1927. Mrs Etta of Pontiac MI was on the District Committee Number 6 of the Prohibition State Central
Committee (MM v1927p667).
1933. Mrs Etta of Pontiac was on the District Committee Number 17 of the Prohibition State Central
Committee (MM v1933p681).
EUGENE C SHERMAN
1853. Eugene was born (1900 Census). (Gen Refs: Not in LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).
1900. Census of Pontiac Twp Oakland Co indicated: Eugene; Flora Sherman age 45; child Laverne
(p?/d131/f148). [not in 1900 Soundex]. 1 Child:
1. Laverne Sherman born 188x.
American Lineage:
George5,
George4,
GEORGE6 SHERMAN
Elkanah3, Edmund2, & Philip1.
Preceding English Lineage: Samuel6E, Henry5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
1786. George born in Ira VT (OAK/DR 1-32). Brother Reubel Sherman born 1796, also shown in
Oakland Co. (Gen Refs: DPS p359; FDS 843; SD p910).
xxxx. Married Eunice Hewitt [born 1784] (DPS p359).
xxxx. Jepthah Hewitt was born 1807 in Rutland Co VT. In infancy, he was placed in the home of
George & Eunice Sherman of Moriah NY Essex Co. Later they moved to Heneriette NY Monroe Co,
where he lived until he reached young Manhood; Jepthah immigrated to MI in 1835; he died in Jackson
Co MI while visiting a daughter; buried in Okemos Ingham Co MI (MPHC v26p112 1894).
1845. Possible: Census of Groveland Twp indicated: George (p73).
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1850. Census of Lyon Twp Oakland Co indicated: George age 64, born 1786 in NY, shoemaker; Eunice
Sherman age 68, born 1784 in NY (p294p587/d1802).
1854. Census of Lyon Twp Oakland Co indicated: George(LDS/AISx).
1860. Census of Lyon Twp Oakland Co indicated: George age 74, farmer; Eunice age 77; Laura
Sherman age 40, born 1820 in NY, seamstress [daughter] (p59/d446/f433).
1866. Eunice Sherman died, buried in South Lyon Twp Cemetery Oakland Co (tombstone, DAR).
1869. George Sherman died age 84 at Lyon Twn/Twp Oakland Co, parents not given (OAK/DR 1-32;
SD p910, DGM v35; MI/DRx Ledger ? p140). Buried in South Lyon Twp Cemetery Oakland Co
(tombstone, DAR). 3 Children:
1. Betsey Louisa7 Sherman (Rose) born 1815, married Silas Rose born 1817; Silas Rose died
1893 and Betsey L Rose died 1889, both buried in South Lyon Twp Cemetery Oakland Co
(tombstones, DAR; SD p280).
2. Sally Maria7 Sherman (Rose) born 1817, married Melvin Rose born 1815; Sally Rose died
1859 and Melvin Rose died 1899, both buried in South Lyon Twp Cemetery Oakland Co
(tombstones, DAR; SD p2209).
3. Laura Ann7 Sherman (Reed) born 1819, married Lewis Reed born 192x; Laura A Reed died
1884, buried in South Lyon Twp Cemetery (tombstone, DAR; SD p1533).
GEORGE SHERMAN
1804. George born in Canada.
1860. Census of Holly Twn/Twp Oakland Co indicated: George age 56, farmer; Mary Sherman age 52,
born 1806 in PA; William Sherman age 23, born 1837 in MI, farm laborer (p131p345/d1008/f1007).
2nd family in dwelling: Robert Sherman age 28, born 1832 in MA, farm laborer; Charlotte Sherman
age 20, born 1840 in MI (p131p345/d1008/f1008).
GEORGE SHERMAN
1865. George born in MI, parents born in MI.
1920. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: George age 55, occupation none; Lottie Sherman
age 56 born 1864 in Canada, parents born in Canada; child Juanaitta (e182/p189/s16/d265/f286).
1 Child:
1. Juanaitta Sherman born 1894 in MI (Possible, delayed STC/BRx 25-19).
1920. she was single, lived at home and was a stenographer in a dry goods store (Census).
xxxx. Possible: Juanita I Sherman married Jay C Copeland born 189x (MUS/MR I-108)
GEORGE A SHERMAN
1874. George was born in MI, father born in MI and mother in IN (1910 Census).
1910. Census of East Michigan Asylum in Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated George A age 36, single,
inmate, does outside work (p10).
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1920. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: George A age 45, patient Pontiac State Hospital
(Soundex e193/p1).(Gen Ref: Not in SD)
GEORGE ALEXANDER SHERMAN, Dr
1896. George born Scotstown Quebec. Parents Alton George Sherman and Annie MacIver (not in
DPS, NES, SD, DWS). (Gen Ref: MPHC v5p64; MI Centennial History v5p64/65; not in SD, DPS,
NES).
1916/19. George joined the Canadian Army in WW-I, 1st Motor Machine Gun Brigade of Canadian
Expeditionary Forces.
1919/24. George attended McGill Univ.
1925. George married Katie Wilson born 190x at Montreal Quebec.
1926/29. George became instructor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor MI Washtenaw Co.
1939. George became Medical Director of the Oakland County Tuberculosis Sanatorium at Pontiac MI
Oakland Co.
xxxx. G A Sherman mentioned (MBI p1194). 2 Children.
1. George Wilson Sherman born 1935 in MI (OAK/BRx 12a-422).
2. Nancy Catherine Sherman born 1938 in MI.
HARRY E SHERMAN
1870. Harry E born in MI (1910 Soundex).
1910. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: Harry E age 40, roomer; enumerated with Gertrude
Monroe (Soundex e139/f125).
JAMES B SHERMAN
1860. James B born in VA.
1920. Census of Royal Oak MI Oakland Co indicated; James B age 60; Maggie Sherman age 60 born
1860 in MD (Soundex e200/p13).
JOB SHERMAN
179x. Job born, probably in NY (Oakland Co Pioneers, by Avery, 1934).
1790. Elizabeth Sherman born 179x in NY (1850 Census; SD p691). Jobe Sherman's wife is shown as
Betsey McClare born 179x of NY (son Charles' DR). [There is no direct proof that Elizabeth is Job's
wife, but it seems obvious].
1831. Job resident of Ontario Co NY purchased 76.75 acres in Sec 19 Oakland Twp Oakland Co (land
patent).
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1831/37. Job came from Dutches Co NY with sons Charles and Hoffman to Sec 18 Oakland Twp
Oakland Co (nOAK/GSNL v3n4p181 1980).
xxxx. Job removed from NY to Sec 18 Oakland Twp Oakland Co (Oakland Co Pioneers, by Avery,
1934)
1831. Job was one family who established the Methodist Church in western edge of Oakland Twp
Oakland Co in their homes (nOAK/GSNL v3n4p183 1980).
xxxx. Job was a millwright by trade and did some carpentry: he made the first coffin in Oakland Twp
(Oakland Co Pioneers, by Avery, 1934).
1832. Jul 1st, Job Sherman purchased 76.75 acres in W 1/2 of NW 1/4 of Sec 19 of T4N/R11E Oakland
Twp Oakland Co MI (ancestry.com, early MI land records).
1832. Job Sherman died, he was the second death in Oakland Twp, buried in Baldwin (Paint Creek)
Cemetery in Sec 20 Oakland Twp Oakland Co (Oakland Co Pioneers, by Avery, 1934).
1836. A school in a private home was established in the NW area of Oakland Twp Oakland Co, the
Sherman children attend (nOAK/GSNL v3n4p182 1980).
1850. Census of Oakland Twn/Twp Oakland Co indicated: Elizabeth age 60, no occupation given; child
Michael; Peter Eaton age 13, born 1837 in MI, (p152p305/d2021/f2058).
1854. Census of Oakland Twp Oakland Co indicated: Elizabeth (LDS/AISx).
1872. The membership of the Methodist Church built a church in Orion MI (nOAK/GSNL v3p183
1980). 4 Children:
1. Charles Sherman born 1819 in Gorham NY (1900 Soundex; SD p362; OAK/GSNL v1n4p68).
1827. Mrs Mary A Sherman from Ogden NY settled in Oakland Twp Oakland Co, she was an early
member of the Oakland Co Pioneer & Historical Society (OAK/GSNL v1n4p67).
1831. Charles born in Borham NY settled in Oakland Twp Oakland Co, he was an early member of
the Oakland Cp. Pioneer & Historical Society (OAK/GSNL v1n4p68).
1846. Charles married Mary Ann Hammond born 1826 (OAK/MR from archives, 1927).
1850. Census of Oakland Twp Oakland Co indicated: Chas age 31, born 1819 in NY, farmer; Mary
Sherman age 23, born 1827 in NY (p305/d2022/f209).
1870. Census index of Oakland Twp Oakland Co indicated: Charles (p370).
1900. Mary A Hammond (Sherman) , wife of Charles, died, 1826-1900, buried in Oakland
(Brewster) Cemetery sec 5 Avon Twp Oakland Co (OAK/DR 2-265; MI/DRx 19-1903; cemetery
record).
1900. Census of Oakland Twp Oakland Co indicated: Charles age 80, lived alone (Soundex s8).
1904. Charles G (uc) Sherman died, 1819-1904, buried in Oakland (Brewster) Cemetery Sec 5
Avon Twp Oakland Co (OAK/DR 3-?; MI/DRx 35-163; cemetery record).
2. Michael Sherman born 1823 in NY. 1850 a farmer, lived with his mother (Census).
3. Cornelia Sherman (Eaton) born 182x; 1933 Cornelia married Samuel Eaton born 182x, both of
Oakland Twp Oakland Co (OAK/MR 1827/49, DAR). [No direct proof Cornelia is daughter of
Elizabeth, but it seems obvious]. 1 Child:
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1. Peter Eaton born 1837 in MI (1850 Census above).
4. Hoffman Sherman born 1825 in Gorham NY (OAK/PR 2465; OAK/GSNL v1n4p68).
1832. Hoffman settled in Oakland Twp Oakland Co, he was an early member of the Oakland Co
Pioneer & Historical Society (OAK/GSNL v1n4p68).
1870. Census index of Oakland Twp Oakland Co indicated: Hoffman (p370).
1873. Possible wife: Ann Sherman age 39y4m9d, born 1834, died Nov 18 1873 in Lyons MI, born
1834 in NY, married; parents Nathan Morris and Mary Morris of Lyons MI (OAK/DR 1-82;
MI/DRx 2-270).
1877. Hoffman age 52, someone filed at probate that he was indigent/insane (OAK/PR 2465).
1890. Hoffman, died at age 65, he lived at Abram House [hotel or the state home?] Lapeer MI
Lapeer Co for many years; at his death his brother, his son and daughter from Oakland Co were
with him; buried in Lake Orion Cemetery Oakland Co [4 cemeteries in Lake Orin, none named
Lake Orion] (obit, Lapeer Clarion Jan 15 1890 p8c3; no MI/DRx).
xxxx. Hoffman Sherman born 1825, lived in Oakland Twp Oakland Co, wife's name Anne Sherman
born 183x (OAK/PR 2465).
x. Possible son: Dewitt W Sherman born 1828 NY, shown in Eaton Co.
JOHN SHERMAN
1820. John born in NY (1850 Census). (Gen Ref: SD p1384, p1913).
1850. Census of Southfield Twp Oakland Co indicated: John age 30, farmer; Nancy Sherman age 65,
born 1785 in NY [John's mother]; children Lucy, Luther (p466/d860/fblank). Nancy Sherman, her
maiden name and name of her husband is unknown (SD p1913).
1854. Census of Southfield Twp Oakland Co indicated: John (LDS/AISx).
1869. John a farmer and Elizabeth Sherman lived in Southfield Twp (William's BR).
1869. Nancy Sherman died, age 84y6m7d born 1785, mother, buried in Southfield Center Cemetery
Southfield Twp Oakland Co (cemetery record; no MI/DRx).
1872/74. Nathan Sherman and Elizabeth Sherman given as parents for Philip & Bertha (children's BR).
1880. Census of Southfield Twp Oakland Co indicated: John age 60, born 1820 in NY; Elizabeth
Sherman age 45, born 1835 in MI; children George, John, William, Philip, Bertha (Soundex s23).
7 Children:
1. Lucy Sherman born 1836 in MI (SD p1838).
2. Luther Sherman born 1845 in MI (SD p1651).
3. George Sherman born 1862 in MI. George died, 1862-1894, buried in Southfield Center
Cemetery Southfield Twp Oakland Co (cemetery record; MI/DRx 1-134).
4. John Sherman Jr born 1864 in MI. John, 1864-1914, buried in Southfield Center Cemetery
Southfield Twp Oakland Co (cemetery record).
5. William Sherman born 1869 in Southfield Twp Oakland Co (OAK/BR 1-109).
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6. Philip Sherman born 1872 in Southfield Twp Oakland Co (OAK/BR 1-218).
7. Bertha E Sherman born 1874 in Southfield Twp Oakland Co (OAK/BR 1-303).
JOHN E SHERMAN
1822. John E born in GA, mulatto (1860 Census).
1860. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: John age 38, laborer; Ellen N Sherman born 1838 in
Canada, mulatto; children Ellen L, Almira J (p658/d397/f397). 3 Children:
1. Ellen L Sherman born 1858 in MI, mulatto.
2. Alvira J Sherman born 1859 in MI, mulatto.
3. James W Sherman born 1863, died 1y2m29d, son of John E & E N Sherman, buried in lot 4103 in Oak Hill Cemetery Pontiac MI Oakland Co (cemetery record).
Note: Also buried in lot 4-103 are (cemetery records):
Eland Sherman, no dates.
Oliver Sherman, no dates.
Wilber Sherman, no dates.
JOHN SHERMAN
1840. John born (MSS v22p129).
1862. John age 22 of Southfield Twn/Twp Oakland Co enlisted in the Civil War at Farmington
Twn/Twp Oakland Co in Co A 22nd Inf; died of disease at Lexington KY; buried in grave number 185
in the National Cemetery at Lexington KY (MSS v22p129).
JOHN H SHEARMAN
Contributor: mc/jcg = Jeanne Curtis Gorlick, 2409 Rancho Bel Air, Las Vegas NV 89107-2343.
1861. John H born in MO, probably in Marion Co MO (1900/10 Soundex; his MR; not in SD).
1884. Jun 3rd, John H Shearman age 25, tinner, probably from Monroe City MO, in either Marion or
Monroe Co, married at Troy MI to Hellen Frank age 25 of Troy MI (mc/jcg, from Oakland Co
Marriage Returns of 1836-1884, by Oakland Co Gen Soc, p199). Her father was John C Frank (HierLine by N Oakland County Genealogical Society v10n4p165 Autumn 1987).
1900. Census of Troy Twp Oakland Co indicated: John H age 39; Hellen F Sherman age 41, born 1858
in MI; child John (Soundex s9).
1910. Census of Oakland Co indicated: John H age 49; Helen L Sherman age 50, child John F (Soundex
e153/f38).
1918. Helen T Shearman died, 1859-1918, wife of John H, buried in Union corners Cemetery Troy MI
Oakland Co (cemetery record). Possible: Helen died Jan 6 1918 in Troy, age 57/7/5 born 1861, married,
father John P Frank and Eliz Goodrich both of MI (OAK/DR 4-247; nOAK/GSNL v18n4p97 1995).
1951. John H Shearman died, 1861-1951, buried with wife (cemetery record). 1 Child:
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1. John Frank Shearman born Nov 12 1890 Monroe City MO, aka J Frank Shearman; J Frank's
parents were John H Shearman and Hellen T Frank (mc/jcg; 1920 census; not in SD).
1916. Nov 14th, J Frank married in Oakland Co to Vera Maude Sipperly born Dec 29 1893 in
Pontiac MI Oakland Co (mc/jcg; daughter Helen's BR). Vera's parents were David C Sipperly born
1866 and Fann Ette Hayes born 1869 (mc/jcg).
1914/19. J Frank was in 1914 a clerk, in 1918 a bookkeeper, and in 1919 a clerk (children's BR).
1920. Census of Oakland Co indicated: J Frank Shearman age 29; Vera M Shearman age 26 born
1894 in MI; children Keith, Helen, Carol; Bernice Renshaw born 1905 in MI, servant (Soundex
e204/p8).
1922. Frank a salesman and wife Vera Emma Sipperly lived in Troy Twp Oakland Co (Eleanor's
BR).
1925. Aug 28th, Reunion. (OAK/GSNL v12n3p66 Jun 1989).
xxxx. Frank and Vera were active Methodist church members in Troy, Frank played organ in the
church, and they lived nearly in a two story house. Both Frank and Vera were small people,
probably less than 5'2" tall. (mc/jcg).
xxxx. Frank worked for years at the National Twist Drill Company in Rochester MI mc/jcg).
186x. Both Frank & Vera celebrated their 75th birthday (mc/jcg).
1979. Jul 21st, J Frank Shearman died in Troy MI; buried in Troy Twp (mc/jcg).
1980. Jul 12th, Vera Shearman died in Troy MI; buried in Troy Twp (mc/jcg). 8 Children:
1. Lyle J Shearman born 1914 in Troy Twp Oakland Co (OAK/BR 7-110).
2. Keith L Shearman or Lysle Keith Shearman born Jul 17 1916 in Troy Twp Oakland Co
MI; Keith died Sep 13 1924 in Troy Twp; buried in Troy Township (OAK/GSNL v12n3p66
Jun 1989; mc/jcg). <check Acorns To Oaks, v19n3p74 Summer 1996>
3. Helen Elizabeth Shearman (Perry) born Jan 7 1918 in Troy Twp Oakland Co (OAK/BR 7113; mc/jcg). Helen married Gordon Perry born 191x (mc/jcg). Helen died 1918 (OAK/GSNL
v12n3p66 Jun 1989)
4. Carol Jean Shearman born Dec 12 1919 in Troy Twp Oakland Co (OAK/BR 8-126;
mc/jcg).
5. Eleanor Ruth Shearman born 1922 in Troy Twp Oakland Co (OAK/BR 8-133); died 1926,
buried in Troy Twp (mc/jcg).
6. David J Shearman born Aug 21 1924 (OAK/BRx 9-182; mc/jcg).
7. Frances J Shearman (Pruitt) born Jun 23 1926; married Earl Pruitt born 192x (mc/jcg).
8. Babara Ann Shearman (Schultz) born Dec 27 1929; married Robert Schultz born 192x
(mc/jcg).
JOHN SHERMAN
1895. John born in IA.
192x. Possible: John of Pontiac in Oakland Co a WW-1 veteran (SA/WW1x).
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1920. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: John age 25, roomer, enumerated with Samuel
Carter (Soundex e182/p6).
JOSEPH B SHERMAN
1819. Joseph was born in Lyons NY. (Gen Ref: MI/DRx 2-268; MPHC v6p386).
1832. Joseph settled in Southfield Twp Oakland Co.
1882. Joseph age 63 died in Oakland Co.
JOSIAH PATTERSON10 SHERMAN
American Lineage: Josiah Patterson9, Josiah Patterson8, Aaron7, Eleazer5, William4, Ebenezer3,
William2, & William1 of Marshfield MA (DWS p375).
Parents: Josiah P Sherman born 1860 and Ruth Horn born 186x, both of NJ (his DR). Mother shown as
Ruth Hahn (SD p1494; DWS p375).
Contributor: mc/jr = Janet Romas, 9553 W Long Lake Rd, Alpena MI 49707.
1882. Josiah Patterson Sherman born in NY (his DR). Josiah Patterson Sherman born in Cumberland Co
NJ (OAK/GSNL v8p68).
1918. Josiah Patterson Sherman, married farmer, died in Royal Oak Twp (OAK/DR 4-290).
1939. Possible wife: Lena Matthews aka Lena Sherman, 1883-1939, buried in lot 6-253 in Oak Hill
Cemetery Pontiac MI (cemetery record). Possible: 1 Child:
1. Josiah11 Sherman; lived in PA; married to Lenna Edith ___________ (Sherman), who died
1918 in Detroit MI (mc/jr). Possible 2 Children:
1. Edith12 Sherman born 1910, died 1994 (mc/jr). [hardly enough time from Josiah born 1882
and grand-daughter Edith born 1910, only 28 years]
2. Josiah P12 Sherman born 1916 (mc/jr).
1996. Apr 4th, Josiah died at age 79 he lived in Hale MI Iosco Co; retired electrician; services
were at 11am Tuesday at the Forshee-Frizzell Funeral Home, Hale (Bay City Times Apr 5 1996
p2B). Josiah P Sherman died Apr 4 1996 in Rose City Ogemaw Co; buried in 2A-B4-lot 36G36 in Esmond-Evergreen Cemetery Plainfield Twp Iosco Co MI (cemetery, Burial-Transit
Permit).
LEWIS P SHERMAN
1821. Lewis born in MA (1850 Census), ancestry unknown (SD p1578). (Gen Refs: SD p1578; not in
DPS, NES, DWS).
1850. Census of Pontiac Twn/Twp Oakland Co indicated Lewis age 29, tombstone maker; and Mary J
Sherman age 26, born 1824 in OH. Cordelia Sherman age 2, born 1848 in OH. Laura Sherman age 23,
born 1827 in OH. Ellen Sherman age 3, born 1847 in OH. Emma Sherman age 1, born 1849 in OH.
Caroline Sherman age 10, born 1840 in OH. Herter (uc) Ann Rogers age 15, born 1835 in OH. Cordelia
Rogers age 18, born 1832 in OH. Alfred B Bronson age 13, born 1837 in OH and Sarah Rogers age
47, born 1803 in PA (p79p157/d984/f997; nb/7.45). [The relationships of the above to each other is not
known].
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1952. Caroline J Sherman age 18 born 1842 of Oakland Co, married May 26 1852 to Justin W
Holcomb born 1839; witness Lewis P Sherman of Pontiac MI (OAK/MR).
1854. Census of Pontiac Twn/Twp Oakland Co indicated: Lewis (LDS/AISx). 3 Children:
1. Ellen Sherman (Welch/Welsh) born 1847 in OH (SD p731). Possible: Ellen H Sherman born
184x married 1860 to William H Welch/Welsh (DGM v59 p127).
2. Cordelia Sherman born 1848 in OH (SD p466).
3. Emma Sherman born 1849 in OH (SD p763).
MAE SHERMAN
1891. Mae born in Canada.
1920. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: Mae age 21, daughter; enumerated with Margaret
Lunard (Soundex e195/p5).
NYNA SHERMAN
1845. Nyna born in ME (1900 Soundex).
1900. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: Nyna age 55; boarded with George Kutchiler
(Soundex s6).
PHOEBE SHERMAN
1794. Phoebe born in NY (1850 Census; SD p2041), possible father Stephen Sherman (SD p2350).
1850. Census of Pontiac Twn/Twp Oakland Co indicated: Phoebe age 56; lived with Sally Randall
family (p83p166/d1037/f1051).
1854. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: Phebe (LDS/AISx).
RAY SHERMAN
1868. Ray born in NY (1900 Soundex).
1900. Census of Rochester MI Oakland Co indicated: Ray age 32; boarded with James W Smith
(Soundex s6).
RAYMOND A SHERMAN
1924. Raymond born (obit).
1947. Raymond married Dorothy Harper born 193x (obit).
1969. Raymond of Ortonville died, was employed at Pontiac Motor Division; buried in Ortonville
Cemetery, wife Dorothy Sherman survives (obit Flint Journal Apr 17 1969 p72c9). Raymond A
Sherman, WW-II, born Jun 28 1924, died Apr 16 1969, buried in lot B238 Ortonville Cemetery
(cemetery records).
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REUBEL6 SHERMAN
American Lineage: George5, George4, Elkanah3, Edmund2, & Philip1.
Preceding English Lineage: Samuel6E, Henry5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
Sister: Chloe Sherman born 1781 in VT and died 1781, and her husband Asa Collins born 1777 and
died 1862, are both buried in the Lyon Twp Cemetery (cemetery records, DAR).
Brother: George Sherman born 1785 also shown in Oakland Co.
Contributor: mc/st = Susan Templeton, 18420 Doris Ave, Livonia MI 48152-1908, 313-476-0372.
1796. Reubel born in Ira VT Rutland Co. Also called Ruel Sherman and Rewbell Sherman. (Gen
Refs: DPS p361, FDS 1869; SD p2106).
1814. Reubel enlisted at Moriah NY for the War of 1812.
1820. Rewbell pension records, Moriah NY in Essex Co (mc/st).
1820. Reubel married 1st in Moriah NY in Essex Co to Sally Lyon born 1800.
xxxx. R Sherman kept the first hotel in Novi MI Oakland Co, it was 1 mile W and N of Novi Corners
(MPHC v2p452).
1830. Census of Oakland Co indicated: Reuel and family; 1 male 10-15 yrs; 1 male 30-40 yrs; 1 female
30-40 yrs (p73).
1832. Ruel Sherman married 2nd to Sally [S] Hazen (DAR Marriage Records).
1834. Census of Oakland Co indicated: Reuel (LDS/AISx).
1835. Sep 2nd, Reuel Sherman purchased 160 acres in SE 1/4 of Sec 17 T4S/R3E Manchester Twp
Washtenaw Co MI (Ancestry.com, early MI land records).
1837. Reuel Sherman a resident of Oakland Co purchased 40 acres in Sec 9 Novi Twp Oakland Co (1st
Land Owners of Oakland Co).
1839. Ruel was administrator of estate of Benjamin A Hance who had land in Novi Twp Oakland Co
(OAK/PR 271). [Probably Sally S Sherman's former husband; Benjamin A Hange 1803-1832 who is
buried in Novi Corners Cemetery Novi Twp Oakland Co, same cemetery as Sally S Sherman Hange and
Sally C Sherman are buried: Note similarities between the names Hange, Hazen and Hance].
1840. Census Index of Oakland Co indicated: Reuel and family (p72). <read>
1840. Census Index of Novi MI Oakland Co indicated: Ruel Sherman family; males age 10-15 and 4050; females age under 5 and 30-40 (p32).
1850. Census of Redford MI Wayne Co indicated: Sally S Sherman age 45 born 1805, no occupation
given, born in MA; Sally C age 10; both lived with Isaac Carr a tavern keeper (p259p515/d113/f155).
xxxx. Reubel apparently divorced Sally and married Sarah (1850 censuses).
1850. Census of Lyon Twp Oakland Co indicated: Rubel age 52, farmer; Sarah [?] Sherman age 44,
born 1806 in MA; children Rollin, Harriet, George, Ellen (p294p587/d1798).
1854. Sarah Lyon (Sherman) died, born 1801 in MA, parents John Lyon and Sarah Lockwood (bible
record; mc/st). Buried in Sec 21 in South Lyon Twp Cemetery Oakland Co (cemetery records, DAR).
1854. Census of Lyon Twp Oakland Co indicated: Rubel (LDS/AISx).
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1854. Census of Redford Twn/Twp Wayne Co indicated: Sally S (LDS/AISx).
1860. Census of Redford Twn/Twp Wayne Co indicated: Sally S age 56, farmer; Isaac Carr age 70
born 1790 in NY, farmer (p61p335/d472/f469).
1860. Census of Lyon Twp Oakland Co indicated: Reubel age 62, farmer; son Rollin and his wife
Frances; daughter Ellen; Lucia Sherman age 1 born 1859 in MI, relationship not given [son Rollin's
daughter]; Amos Rundell born 1839 in MI, laborer; John Rundell born 1846 in MI (p59/d449/f436).
1870. Census of Lyon Twp Oakland Co indicated: Ruel age 73 lived with son John Rollin (d216/f216).
1871. War of 1812 Declaration of Soldier for Pension, prepared in Circuit Court in Wayne Co MI,
indicated he was drafted in Moriah NY Essex Co, served Sep 1 1814 and honorable discharged Dec 1
1814. He fought in the battle of Plattsburg, that he received land warrant from said service, he is age 74
and not now married, signed "Reubel Sherman" (declaration for pension).
1877. Sep 9th, by this date both R Sherman and his wife were deceased (MPHC v2p456).
1878. Rewbell was still alive (pension records, mc/st).
1880. Census of Lyon Twp Oakland Co indicated: Reubel lived with son-in-law William Hannan
(mc/st).
1882. Rewbell Sherman a farmer died from mental derangement at Lyon Twp Oakland Co, age
85/11/24, a widower, parents George Sherman born in VT and Chole Sherman born in VT (OAK/DR 1237; MI/DRx 2-333), buried in Sec 21 in South Lyon Twp Cemetery (cemetery records, DAR).
1883. Rewbell's will probated, son Merrill administrator (OAK/PR file 4437).
1886. Sally S Sherman Hange, his wife, 1804-1859, buried in Novi Corners Cemetery Novi Twp
Oakland Co (cemetery record). 7 Children:
1. Merrill Calvin7 Sherman born 1820 in NY (his DR; SD p1874, mc/st). Also Meyrl Sherman
(<ancestry.com> Gene Pool).
1850. Feb, Merrill age 30 years of Lyon Twn/Twp Oakland Co, married at Lyon to Elizabeth
Whipple born 1828 (OAK/MR).
1850. Census of Lyon Twp Oakland Co indicated: Merrill age 28, born 1822 in PA, carpenter;
Elizabeth age 24, born 1826 in PA; child Julian (sic)(p578/d1730).
1854. Census of Lyon Twp Oakland Co indicated: Merrill (LDS/AISx).
1860. Census of Lyon Twp Oakland Co indicated: Merrill age 34 or 39, born 1826 in NY, house
carpenter; Elizabeth age 32; children Betsy, Mary (p48/d361/f352).
1861. Elizabeth Sherman died, buried in South Lyon Twp Cemetery sec 26 Lyon Twp Oakland Co
(cemetery record; mc/st).
1887. Merrill Sherman died in Lyon Twp Oakland Co, widower, mechanic, buried in South Lyon
Twp Cemetery sec 26 Lyon Twp Oakland Co (OAK/DR 1-2; MI/DRx 2-355; cemetery record;
mc/st). 3 Children:
1. Julia8 Sherman born 1849 in MI (1850 Census; SD p1508).
2. Betsy Jane8 Sherman born Oct 21 1850 in Lyon Twp Oakland Co MI (<ancestry.com>
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1876. Dec 27th, married, name not given (<ancestry.com> Gene Pool).
1932. Apr 10th, Betsey Jane died in Ann Arbor MI Washtenaw Co (<ancestry.com> Gene
Pool).
3. Mary8 Sherman born 1857 in MI,
2. Sarah C7 Sherman (Hannan) born 1826. 1846 married Aboat William Hannan born 1813
(OAK/MR; SD p2277; Adventure of the Pioneer, by Jane Carruthers). 1896 William died. 1899
Sarah C died, widow, buried in South Lyon MI Oakland Co (OAK/DR C-692)
3. John Rollin7 Sherman born 1826 in NY, also called Rollin Sherman.
1850. Rollin a farmer lived with parents (Census).
xxxx. Married Frances Tobey born 1841 (DPS p361; SD p2167).
1857. Dec 30th, married Frances Ann Covey born 1840 (OAK/MR; mc/st; 1877 History of
Oakland Co; Hier-Lines by N Oakland Genealogical Society v9n2p67 Spring 1986).
1860. Rollin a farmer, and wife Frances, lived with his father (census). (SD p2167)
1869/72. John and Elizabeth Sherman lived in Lyons Twp Oakland Co (daughter's BR).
1875. J R Sherman died, 1827-1875, buried in South Lyon Twp Cemetery Oakland Co (tombstone,
DAR; no MI/DRx). Buried in New Hudson Cemetery New Hudson MI Oakland Co (mc/st;
cemetery records at Burton Hist Coll Detroit Public Lib).
1881. Frances Sherman married 2nd to Chester Butterfield, and they lived in Milford MI
Oakland Co for the next 25 years, and after his death [probably 1906] she moved to Detroit with a
daughter Mrs A C Wells until 1922 (her obit).
1900. Census of Milford MI Oakland Co indicated: Nora age 31, stenographer, single, daughter;
enumerated with Chester Butterfield age 67 born 1833 and Frances Butterfield [aka Frances
Sherman] age 59, born 1840 in MI, parents born in MA, married 20 years, 3 children 2 alive
(e92s6).
1922. Frances lived in New Hudson MI Oakland Co (her obit).
1932. Frances Sherman Butterfield at age 92 died, buried in the New Hudson Cemetery New
Hudson MI Oakland Co (obit, unknown newspaper). 4 Children:
1. Lucia Louisa8 Sherman (Long) born 1859 Lyon Twp Oakland Co (DR; mc/st).
1878. Lucy Louisa Sherman age 19 of New Hudson MI Oakland Co, born 1862 in New
Hudson, married 1879 at South Lyon MI Oakland Co to Reuben Scott Long born 1856;
witness Mary Ella Sherman [possibly daughter of Merrill] of New Hudson (OAK/MR; mc/st).
1929. Reuben Long died, buried in New Hudson Cemetery New Hudson MI Oakland Co
(mc/st, DR).
1932. Lucia alive (mother's obit).
1947. Lucia Louisa Long died in Cambria Twp Hillsdale Co at home of daughter Mrs C
Templeton, widow, legal residence Lyon Twp Oakland Co (HIL/DR state file 30-6971). Lucia
Lousia buried in New Hudson Cemetery New Hudson MI Oakland Co (obit, unknown
newspapers; mc/st).
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2. Jessie M8 Sherman born 1865, daughter of J R & F A, died 1875, buried in South Lyon
Twp Cemetery Oakland Co (tombstone, DAR; no MI/DRx). Died 1870 (mc/st; no MI/DRx).
Buried in New Hudson Cemetery Lyon Twp Oakland Co (cemetery records Burton Hist Coll
Detroit Public Lib).
3. Nora Juliet8 Sherman (Wells) born 1869 in Lyon Twp Oakland Co (OAK/BR 1-98). Also
called Leonora Juliet Sherman (mc/st). 1900 Census of Milford MI Oakland Co indicated:
Nora age 31, stenographer, single, enumerated with her mother (census). 1908 married Arthur
C Wells, lived in Detroit MI, probably moved to New Hudson MI Oakland Co in 1906
(mother's obit; mc/st). Leonora died 1940, buried New Hudson Cemetery New Hudson MI
Oakland Co (mc/st).
4. Zoe I8 Sherman born 1872 in Lyon Twp Oakland Co (OAK/BR 1-229). Zoe died 1872 at 4
months, buried in South Lyon Twp Cemetery Oakland Co (OAK/DR 1-75; tombstone, DAR;
MI/DRx Ledger ? p14). Buried in New Hudson Cemetery New Hudson MI Oakland Co (mc/st;
cemetery records Burton Hist Coll Detroit Public Lib).
4. Harriet7 Sherman (Bullard) born 1833 in Monroe NY (mc/st), and 1856 married George Oscar
Bullard born 1828. Harriet died 1896 and George died 1907, and both buried in South Lyon Twp
Cemetery Oakland Co (tombstones, DAR; SD p1045; Other Bullard, A Genealogy, Supplementary
to Bullard and Allied Families, by E J Bullard, Port Austin MI, 1928).
5. George7 Sherman born 1836 in NY. 1866 George of StLouis married Julia E Edwards born
184x, in at the home of the brides' father (DGM Winter 1994 p61, from Ypsilanti Commercial
Weekly Feb 17 1866). 1866 George of StLouis married at StLuke's Church Ypsilanti MI to Julia E
Edwards (Detroit Free Press Feb 21 1866). 1882 he died in NY (SD p939; mc/st; no MI/DRx).
George was deceased by 1883 (father's OAK/PR). 1 Child:
1. George8 Sherman born 186x. (FDS 855; SD p961).
6. Ellen7 Sherman (Chadwick) born 1838 in Clarkson NY Monore Co.
1860. Ellen lived with her parents (census).
1861. Jul 4th, Ellen married at South Lyons MI Oakland Co to Elihu Parsons Chadwick born Sep
7 1835 in Auburn NY (<ancestry.com> Gene Pool).
1900. Ellen died in Lansing MI Ingham Co. Ellen buried in South Lyon Twp Cemetery Oakland Co
(tombstone, DAR; A Genealogy of the Ingersoll Family in America, by Lillian Drake Avery, NYC,
1926; SD p728; Oakland County Pioneers, by Avery, 1934, v1p153).
xxxx. Elihu Chadwick married 2nd Mary Elizabeth Newman born 184x (Oakland Co Families,
DAR 1934).
1914. Oct 10th, Elihu Chadwick died at Minonk IL, served in the 3rd MI CAV, buried at South
Lyons Twp Cemetery Oakland Co (Oakland County Pioneers, by Avery, 1934, v1p153;
<ancestry.com> Gene Pool).
7. Sally C7 Sherman born 1840 in MI, died 1859, daughter of Ruel & Sally Sherman, buried in
Novi Corners Cemetery Novi Twp Oakland Co (cemetery record)
RICHARD SHERMAN
1877. Richard born in MI, parents born in MI.
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1903. Richard called Lee Sherman a harness maker, and wife Anna lived in Ward 1 Pontiac MI
Oakland Co (Edgar's BR).
1920. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: Richard age 43, house painter; Anna Sherman age
42 born 1878 in KS, parents born in Canada; child Edgar (e182/p189/s16/d262/f281). 1 Child:
1. Edgar A or E Sherman born 1903 in Ward 1 Pontiac MI (OAK/BR 5-85). Called Edgar A (BR)
and Edgar E (wife's obit). (Gen Ref: obit, at Lapeer Public Library).
1903. Mary M Sherman, maiden name unknown, born in Vanderbilt MI Otsego Co.
1920. At age 16 he was single and a house painter (Census).
1924. Edgar married Mary in Pontiac MI Oakland Co.
1957. Mary lived in Capac MI StClair Co since 1957.
1974. Edgar A Sherman died, 1903-1974, buried in Ruby Cemetery Ruby MI StClair Co
(tombstone)
1985. Mary M Sherman died in Community Hospital Yale MI StClair Co, residence in Capac MI
StClair Co. Buried in Ruby Cemetery Ruby MI StClair Co (tombstone). 4 Children
1. Richard Sherman born 193x. (Possible: 1925 OAK/BR 9-491, 1931 OAK/BR 10-563, 1934
OAK/BR 12/294, or 1937 OAK/BR 12-522). 1985 lived in Phoenix AZ (mother's obit).
1. Possible Child: Richard E Sherman Jr, Jan 27 1949 - Apr 11 1968, MI Pfc USMC,
buried in Ruby Cemetery Ruby MI StClair Co (tombstone).
2. Charlotte Sherman (Cornell) born 193x. (Possible: 1927 OAK/BR 10-340). 1985 lived in
Capac MI StClair Co.
3. James Sherman born 193x. (Possible: 1929 OAK/BR 10a-164). 1985 lived in Austin TX
(mother's obit).
4. Mary Sherman (Hood) born 193x. (Possible: 1931 OAK/BR 10a-275). 1985 lived in Ovid
MI Clinton Co.
RUTH M SHERMAN
1904. Ruth M born in MI, father born in MI and mother in OH.
1920. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: Ruth age 16, single, step-daughter; enumerated with
Bert Hickmott born 1879 in MI; and Mary E Hickmott aka Mary E Sherman born 1874 in OH,
parents born in OH, wife (e184/p48/s19/d330/f281).
SAMUEL STEVENS6 SHERMAN
American Lineage: William5, Ezekiel4, Jonathan3, Benjamin2, & Philip1.
Preceding English Lineage: Samuel6E, Henry5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
1790. Samuel was born in Pawling NY Dutches Co. (Gen Ref: DPS p552; FDS 2021; SD 2228).
1818. Samuel married at New Lebanon NY to Esther Gray born 1789. He was a farmer. Also called
Eunice Gray (son Palmer's DR).
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1826. Mrs S S Sherman born in Lyons NY, settled in Farmington Twp Oakland Co, she was an early
member of the Oakland Co Pioneer & Historical Society (OAK/GSNL v1n4p68).
1838. Samuel removed to Oakland Co MI.
1839. Esther Sherman died, Sep 3 1839 aged 50yrs, buried in Sec A Lot 46 Greenwood Cemetery
Birmingham MI (cemetery records) .
1845. State Census of Farmington Twp Oakland Co MI indicated: Samuel; 1 male age 0-9; 1 male age
45-74; 1 female age 10-20; 1 female age 45-75 (p64).
1848. Samuel was the Michigan executor (two other executors in NY) of estate of Jacob Shell of
Genesee NY, who had property in Oakland Co (OAK/PR 789).
1850. Aug 8th, Census of Farmington Twp Oakland Co indicated: Samuel S age 56, farmer; Betsey
Sherman age 55, born 1795 in NY; children Charles, William (p378/d196/f196).
xxxx. Samuel's wife was Betsey Chase, as she had a brother named Edwin Chase born 179x (OAK/PR
1737).
1854. Census of Farmington Twp Oakland Co indicated: Samuel S (LDS/AISx).
1860. Census of Farmington Twp Oakland Co indicated: Samuel S age 67, farmer; Betsey Sherman age
65; Perry West born 1851 in MI (p31p837/d225/f225).
1861. Samuel Sherman died in Farmington MI Oakland Co, wife Betsey and all seven children were
alive (OAK/PR 1737). Samuel buried in Sec A lot 46 Greenwood Cemetery Birmingham MI (cemetery
record). 7 Children:
1. Eleanor Miriam7 Sherman (Brush) born 1819 in New Lebanon NY, also called Miriam
Sherman. Married 1843 to Francis G Brush born 181x (SD p1894). Miriam Brush died Jul 27
1908 age 88y, Francis Brush died Dec 1886, both buried Sec A Lot 46 Greenwood Cemetery
Birmingham MI (cemetery records).
2. Mary E7 Sherman born 1820 in New Lebanon NY. 1860 census indicated Mary E lived in
Bloomfield Twp with her sister Julia M Partridge (p930/d81/f81). Died single. (SD p1776)
3. Julia M7 Sherman (Partridge) born 1822 in New Lebanon NY. Married 1849 to Alanson
Partridge born 1827. (SD p1501). Julia M Sherman of Birminghan MI married 1847 to A Partridge
born 1827 in NY (<Ancestry.com> Oakland Co MI Vital Records 1800-1917).
4. Charles Gray7 Sherman was born 1824 in New Lebanon NY Columbia Co. (Gen Refs: DPS
p552; FDS 391; 1882 History of Manistee-Mason-Oceana Counties, p65; SD p367).
1838. Charles removed to Oakland Co MI with his father. He was first a carpenter, and then a
contractor and builder.
1850. 27th Jul, Census of Bloomfield Twp indicated: C G Sherman age 24, born 1826, carpenter;
lived with F G Brush born 181x family [his sister Miriam], his brother George also lived there
(p62/d327/f334)
1850. Aug 8th, Charles age 24 a carpenter, lived with his parents in Farmington Twp Oakland Co
(Census).
1850. Nov, Charles G age 25 of Bloomfield Twn/Twp, married at Troy MI Oakland Co to Generva
S Perkins born 1831 (OAK/MR).
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1853. Charles G of Bloomfield Oakland Co grantor; Samuel Valentine of same place grantee; 77.5
acres land in Sec 6 Grattan Twp Kent Co (KEN/LR U-P248).
1854. Charles married in New Lebanon to Isabel Knox born 1827.
1856. Isabel Sherman was heir and daughter of Walter Knox who died 1856; also indicated Isabel
was wife of Frank P Sherman which was probably an error (OAK/PR 1340).
1860. Census of Bloomfield Twn/Twp indicated: Charles G age 33, farmer; Isabell age 30; children
Mary, John (p106p942/d162/f162 or d168/f168).
1872. Charles removed to Ludington MI Mason Co. He was into real estate. He build a "brick
block" which included a hotel and several stores.
1880. Census of Ludington MI Mason Co indicated: Charles G age 56, born in NY, father born in
Scotland and mother in NY, keeps boarding house; Isabel age 56, her and parents born in Scotland,
wife; children Mary, John, Frank; Louis Crawford age 20, born in MI, woodsman, boarder
(d319/f349).
1881. Charles D (sic) Sherman of Ludington MI Mason Co, propr Excelsior House (1881 MI Gaz
p782).
1883. Charles G, bds NW cor Charles and Haight Ludington MI (directory).
1892. Charles G Sherman died, occupation a carpenter (MAS/DR 2-66; possible MI/DRx 2-265;
obit, Ludington Record Sep 29 1892 p1). Charles G, 1824-1892, buried in Lakeview Cemetery
Ludington MI (tombstone).
1900. Census of Ludington MI Mason Co indicated: Isabel age 76, born in Scotland; children John,
Frank (Soundex s1).
1900. Bell [Isabel], widow (directory).
1904/05. Mrs I Sherman, 401 N Charles [now Rath Ave], Ludington MI (directory).
1914. Isabella (sic) Sherman died, widow (MAS/DR 2-198; no MI/DRx). Isabella Sherman, 18271907 (sic), buried in Lakeview Cemetery (tombstone). 4 Children:
1. Mary B8 Sherman born 1856 in IL (MAS/DR 2-95). 1880 at age 24 and single she lived at
home, no occupation shown (Census). She died 1896, occupation a clerk (MAS/DR 2-95;
MI/DRx 2-246). Mary B, 1856-1896, buried in Lakeview Cemetery Ludington MI (tombstone).
2. John A8 Sherman was born 1858 in IL (1880 Census; SD p1424).
1878. See business entry below under his brother Frank.
1880. John A age 22, books and stationary store, lived at home (census)
1881. Sherman Brothers (Frank P and John A) of Ludington MI Mason Co, books (MI Gaz
p782).
1883. Sherman Bros (Frank P & John A) of Ludington MI Mason Co, booksellers (MI Gaz
p1038).
1883. John, bds at Chas G Sherman's (city directory).
1885. Sherman Bros (Frank P & John A), books, cor S James & Ludington Ave (MI Gaz
p1100).
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1900. John A, stationary and musical store (city directory).
1904. John A married Vessie May Wright born 1878 in Chicago IL (Vessie's obit, LGSR).
1904/05. John, book store, lived 401 N Charles [now Rath Ave] (directory).
1910. Census of Ludington MI Mason Co indicated: John A age 51, born in IL; Bessie (sic) age
31, born in MI; child John; Frank age 48, brother; Flora Wright age 28, sister-in-law (Soundex
e59/f348).
1913. John of Ludington MI Mason Co was on the District Committee of the Republican State
Central Committee (MM v1913p860). 1 child:
1920. Census of Ludington MI Mason Co indicated: John age 69; Vessie age 40; child Franklin
(Soundex e89/p3).
1926/27. Sherman's book and Art Store, J A Sherman, Prop, 110 Ludington Ave (directory).
1926/27. John A, wife Vessie, son Franklin, postmaster, 401 Rath Ave (directory).
1928. John A, Postmaster, ill (The Ludington Daily News Dec 17 1928, p1)
1928. John A Sherman died, his widow and son Franklyn (sic) survive, photograph (obit, The
Ludington News Dec 21 1928 p1). John A, 1859-1928 (US), buried in Lakeview Cemetery
Ludington MI (tombstone).
1929. Vessie May, widow, Sherman's Book and Art Store, lived 401 N Rath; store handled
books, office supplies, dinnerware, paints and wall paper (directory).
1939. Vessie May Sherman died, widow, proprietor of gift shop, born in Chicago IL,
photograph (MAS/DR 6-1793; obit, LGSR). Vessie M, 1878-1939, buried in Lakeview
Cemetery Ludington MI (tombstone).
1943. Sherman Store started in 1878, now at 223 S James St, carried wallpaper, books, music,
organs, pianos, sewing machines and baby buggies. After John's death in 1928 the store was
run by his widow, then after her death in 1939 by his son J Franklin, and then an by associate of
John's wife Mrs Ferman Clark (Unknown Newspaper article Feb 23 1943). 1 Child:
1. John Franklin9 Sherman born 1907 in Ludington MI Mason Co (MAS/BR 30340);
called "Franklin Sherman".
1929. Franklin, asmblr Electric Tamper and Equip Co, lived 401 N Rath Ave (directory).
1932. J Frank married in Mason Co (MAS/MR 4-165).
1939. Franklin taught school in Manistee MI Manistee Co (Unknown newspaper article
Feb 23 1943).
1943. Franklin candidate for Officers training at Camp Davis NC (Unknown Newspaper
article Feb 23 1943).
1977. John Franklin Sherman age 70 of Selma Twp Wexford Co died at Cadillac, a public
school teacher, divorced, buried in Lakeview Cemetery Ludington MI (WEX/DR;
tombstone).
3. Frances8Sherman born 1859 (DPS p552; SD p850).
4. Franklin Pierce8 Sherman was born 1862 in Oakland Co MI.
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1878. Frank and his brother John established a book and stationary store called F P Sherman
and Company, in Ludington MI Mason Co, and after 1878 it was named the Sherman Brothers.
1880. Frank P age 19, books and stationary store, lived at home (census).
1881. Sherman Brothers (Frank P and John A) of Ludington MI Mason Co, books (MI Gaz
p782).
1883. Sherman Bros (Frank P & John A) of Ludington MI Mason Co, booksellers (MI Gaz
p1038).
1883. Frank, bds at Chas G Sherman's (city directory).
1885. Sherman Bros (Frank P & John A), books, cor S James & Ludington Ave (MI Gaz
p1100).
1889. Franklin P of Ludington MI, confectionery (MI Gaz v1879p764).
1900. Frank P, stationary and musical store (directory).
1904/05. Frank, merch book store, lived 401 N Charles [now Rath Ave] (directory).
1910. Census of Ludington MI Mason Co indicated: Frank age 48, born in MI; enumerated
with his brother John (Soundex e59/f348).
1913. Franklin age 48 married Caroline Mae Travis age 38 born 1875 of Ludington, his
occupation was book and music and hers millinery, 1st marriage for both (MAS/MR 3-298).
1918. Frank Sherman died, occupation retired (MAS/DR 3-14L). Frank P, 1862-1916 (sic),
buried in Lakeview Cemetery Ludington MI (tombstone).
1926/17. Mae T Sherman, milliner, lived 223 S James St (directory).
1948. Mae B Sherman died, 1873-1948, buried in Lakeview Cemetery Ludington MI
(tombstone). 1 Child:
1. Isabel Mae9 Sherman, stillborn 1914, parents Frank Sherman and Mae B Travis
(MAS/BRx 4-178; MAS/DR 2-286). Isabel M, 1914-1914, buried in Lakeview Cemetery
Ludington MI (tombstone).
5. Palmer H7 Sherman born 1827 in New Lebanon NY (SD p2001).
1854. Married to Susan M Johnson born 1838.
1860. Census of Bloomfield Twn/Twp Oakland Co indicated: Palmer age 36, cabinet maker; Susan
age 26, born 1834 in MI; child Frank age 1 born 1859 in MA (p928/d59/f59).
1867. Susan M Sherman, daughter and heir of Millava Johnson (OAK/PR 2579).
1900. Census of Birmingham MI Oakland Co MI indicated Palmer H age 72, born 1828. in NY;
Susan M age 62, born 1838 in MI; child Frank A (Soundex s10).
1910. Census of Birmingham MI Oakland Co indicated: Palmer age 84, born 1826 in MA, lived
with his son Frank W (Soundex e119/f390).
xxxx. Palmer was a mechanic in Bloomfield MI Oakland Co.
1917. Palmer Sherman died in Bloomfield Village, cabinet maker (OAK/DR 4-257).
2 Children(DPS p553; FDS 1748)
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1. Francis W8 Sherman born 1855 (DPS p553; SD p857).
2. Frank A8 Sherman born 1858 in MI (1900 Soundex), born 1859 in MA (1860 Census).
1910 Census of Birmingham MI Oakland Co indicated: Frank W (sic) age 52, born 1858 in
MA; Sarah E Sherman age 52, born 1860 in PA; Palmer age 84, father (Soundex e119/f390).
1920 Census of Birmingham MI Oakland Co indicated: Frank age 63; Sarah E age 55; child
Susie (Soundex e161/p15). 1 Child:
1. Susie B9 Sherman born 1907 in MI, adopted.
6. George W7 Sherman born 1830 in New Lebanon NY (SD p933).
1850. 27th Jul, Census of Bloomfield Twp Oakland Co indicated: George age 20, carpenter, lived
with F G Brush born 181x family [his sister Miriam], his brother Charles also lived there
(p62/d327/f334).
1851. Lavina (sic) Sherman (Simmons), wife of George Sherman, was daughter and heir of James
Coleman (OAK/PR 924). [unexplained why this happened in 1851 and George and Lavina married
in 1854]
1854. George W of Bloomfield Twn/Twp married at Novi MI Oakland Co to Lavina O Simmons
born 1829; witnesses Samuel S and Palmer H Sherman (OAK/MR).
1860. Census of Farmington Twp Oakland Co indicated: G W age 29, born 1831 in MA, farmer;
Lavina age 31, born 1829 in MI; children Mary, Gusta, Emma (p2p808/d12/f12).
1900. Census of Farmington MI Oakland Co indicated: George age 70, widowed, farmer; children
Helen, Mary, (e85/s12/p198/d282/f282). (DPS p552; FDS 932).
1901. Possible: George Sherman purchased lot 72 in Farmington Village Cemetery [Oakwood] for
$20 (cemetery records). 5 Children:
1. Mary S8 Sherman born 1856 (SD p1830). 1900 called Helen Sherman, age 39 single
(Census). 1910 Census of Oakland Co indicated: Mary L (sic) age 54, born 1856 in MI, headof-household; Ellen M age 48, sister (Soundex e122/f236). Mary L Sherman died, 1856-1944,
buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Farmington MI Oakland Co (cemetery records).
2. Augusta8 Sherman born 1858 (SD p221), died 1867 (OAK/DR 1-5; DGM 35; MI/DRx 1341). Probably: Costa L Sherman died 9 June 1867, 9y2m7d, daughter of G A (sic) Sherman
(cemetery record). [Possibly this is really Gusta L Sherman, short for Augusta].
3. Emma A8 Sherman born 1860 (SD p765).
4. Ellen Mary8 Sherman born 1861 (SD p733). 1900 called Mary Sherman , age 44 single
(Census). 1910 Census of Oakland Co indicated: Ellen M age 48, born 1862 in MI, lived with
her sister Mary (Soundex e122/f236). Ellen M Sherman died, 1861-1944, buried in Oakwood
Cemetery, Farmington MI Oakland Co (cemetery records).
5. Edgar D8 Sherman born 1863 (SD p589).
1885. Edgar a farmer, and wife Mattie lived in Farmington Twp Oakland Co (Maude's BR).
1900. Census of Farmington MI Oakland Co indicated: Edgar age 37, born 1863 in MI, farmer;
Mary Sherman age 34, born 1866 in NY, married 15 years, no children
(e85/s12/p298/d283/f283).
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1910. Census of Oakland Co indicated: Edgar D Sherman age 47, born 1863 in MI; Matie T
Sherman age 44, born 1866 in MI; child Maude (Soundex e122/f235).
1938. Edgar D Sherman, 1863-1938, buried in Oakwood Cemetery Farmington MI Oakland Co
(cemetery records).
1954. Matie T Sherman, 1867-1954, buried in Farmington or North Farmington Cemetery
Oakland Co (cemetery records).
1966. Edith E Sherman, 1882-1966, buried in Oakwood Cemetery Farmington MI, Oakland
Co, name on a double stone with Edgar D "father" and Edith E as "mother" (cemetery records).
[No explanation why two apparent wifes, unless Edgar divorce Matie and married Edith]
1 Child:
1. Maude M9 Sherman born 1885 in MI (OAK/BR 3-93).
7. William H7 Sherman born 1832 in New Lebanon NY. 1850 William age 20 a laborer, lived with
his parents (Census). Married 1865 to Elizabeth Brown born 183x. (SD p2563)
SOLOMAN SHERMAN
1830. Soloman born in NY (1880 Soundex; cemetery).
1880. Census of Lyon Twp Oakland Co indicated: Soloman age 49; Philala Sherman age 52, born 1828
in NY; children Susan, Mary, Anna, Alice, Hattie; William Sherman age 54, born 1826, brother, head
of household (Soundex s22).
William Sherman, 1826-1897, buried in Ferris Twp Cemetery Montcalm Co (DGM v37n4p184
Summer 1974, from cemetery records); William Sherman, 1826-1897, buried Feb 4th in East
Montcalm Cemetery, Montcalm MI. William Sherman died Jan 21 1897 at Ferris Twp Montcalm
Co, age 71y2m21d; born 1826 in NY; farmer; parents not given (MTC/DR B-113; MI/DRx 2-295
or 3-149).
1897. Solomon Sherman died Dec 5 1897 in Ferris Twp Montcalm Co, age 66y11m24d; born 1830 in
NY; farmer; parents not given (MTC/DR B-113; no MI/DRx). Solomon died, 1830-1897 (DGM
v37n4p184 Summer 1974, from cemetery records). Solomon, 1830-1897, buried Dec 7th in East
Montcalm Cemetery, Montcalm Co (cemetery records).
1909. Philata Sherman, 1827-1909, buried in Ferris Twp Cemetery Montcalm Co (DGM v37n4p184
Summer 1974, from cemetery records); Philata, 1827-1909, buried 7 Feb in East Montcalm Cemetery,
Montcalm Co (cemetery records). 5 Children:
1. Susan Sherman born 1863 in MI.
2. Mary Sherman (Alona) born 1865 in MI. Possible. Mary C Sherman born Dec 25 1864 in
Oakland Co MI; married Jul 3 1890 to Sherman Alona; she died Jan 16 1946 location unknown
(<ancestry.com> Gene Pool).
3. Anna Sherman born 1867 in MI.
4. Alice Sherman born 1870 in MI, died 1937, buried in Ferris Twp Cemetery Montcalm Co (DGM
v37n4p184 Summer 1974, from cemetery records)..
5. Hattie Sherman born 1873 in MI. Possible: Harriet R Sherman born 1871 at Brandon Twp
Oakland Co (OAK/BR 1-192).
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TONAS SHERMAN
1860. Tonas (male) born in US, parents born in US.
1920. Census of Holly MI Oakland Co indicated: Tonas age 60, single, laborer on railroad, lived alone
(e169/p19/d514/f541).
WALDON VAIL SHERMAN
1898. Waldon born in IL (children's BR). (Gen Ref: not in SD).
1920. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: Weldon (sic) age 22 born 1898 in IL, roomer;
enumerated with Chas O Hubbell (Soundex e212/p1).
192x. Waldon Vail Sherman of Pontiac MI Oakland Co a WW-1 veteran, son of Willard Sherman and
Mary Sherman of Woodstock IL (SA/WW1x). 2 Children:
1. William Browning Sherman born 1921 at Pontiac MI Oakland Co; father ...ldon Vail Sherman
born in IL, Employment Dept Relief Soldier; mother Beulah (uc) Browning born in MI; parents
lived in Pontiac MI (OAK/BR 8-334).
2. Mary Ellen Sherman born 1922 in Pontiac MI Oakland Co; father ...ldon Vail Sherman born in
IL, an engineer; mother ...lah Browning born in MI; parents lived in Pontiac MI (OAK/BR 8-372).
WALLACE SHERMAN
1862. Wallace born in MI (1900 Soundex).
1900. Census of Rochester MI Oakland Co indicated: Wallace age 38; Ella V Sherman age 33, born
1866 in MI; children Blanche, Charles, Gertrude, Ward (Soundex s8). 4 Children:
1. Blanche Sherman born 1884 in MI. Blanche died, 1884-1900, buried in Rochester Cemetery
Avon Twp Oakland Co (cemetery record; no MI/DRx).
2. Charles Sherman born 1887 in MI.
3. Gertrude Sherman born 1892 in MI.
4. Ward Sherman born 1898 in MI.
WALTER SHERMAN
Possible Father: Samuel Stevens Sherman shown above (SD p2230, p2476).
1825. Walter born in NY (1850 Census; SD p2476).
1845. Walter Sherman, Farmington Twp Oakland Co; male age 21-44; lived with the Simeon Gage
family (State Census p65).
1850. Census of Farmington Twp Oakland Co indicated: Walter age 25, laborer; Janette Sherman age
23, born 1827 in NY; child William (p18?p377/d190/f190).
1854. Census of Farmington Twp Oakland Co indicated: Walter (LDS/AISx).
1860. Census of Farmington Twp Oakland Co indicated: E S (sic) Sherman age 32 born 1828 in NY,
domestic; child Wm; Manuel Gage born 1826 in MI, laborer; T C Andrews born 1820 in NY,
carpenter (p820/d93/f93). 3 Children:
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1. William Franklin Sherman born 1847 in MI (SD p2586); William F born in MI, parents born
"unknown" (1900 Soundex). (Gen Refs: not in DPS, NES, SD, LDS/AF, LDS/IGI; possible DWS
p309).
1875. William Franklin Sherman married Cynthia Losey born 1860 (Walter's ISA/MR and
CLA/MR; 1900 Census).
1876. Wm F a farmer and wife Cintha M lived in Olive Twn/Twp Clinton Co (Mary's BR).
1880. Census of Sherman Twp Isabella Co indicated: William age 33, farmer; Sinthia (sic) age 22;
children Mary, Jas (p512,513/d22/f22; Soundex s21; nb/9.29).
1900. Census of Garfield Twp Clare Co indicated: William F age 53, farmer; Cynthia age 39, born
1860 in MI, 2 children 2 alive; child Walter (e30/s15d322/f328).
1909. Possible: F Sherman owned 80 acres N 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec 33 Garfield Twp Clare Co (1909 plat
book).
1910. Census of Clare Co indicated: William F age 62; Cynthia M Sherman age 50 born 1860; child
Walter J (Soundex e31/f56).
1920. Census of Isabella Co indicated: William F age 72; Cynthia age 61 (Soundex e214/p9).
1930. Cynthia M Sherman died (ISA/DRx 3-64). 2 Children:
1. Mary E Sherman born 1876 in Olive Twn/Twp Clinton Co MI (CLI/BR 1-124).
2. Walter Joseph Sherman born 1879 in MI. 1900 he lived at home, a day laborer (Census).
1900. Census of Fork Twp Mecosta Co indicated: Walter age 21, born 1879 in MI; boarded
with Joseph Ackles (Soundex s19).
1903. Walter a farmer married 1st at MtPleasant MI to Artie Malcom born 188x (ISA/MR 1204).
1911. Joseph Walter Sherman born 1880 of Lake MI Clare Co, born in Isabella Co, farmer, 2nd
marriage, married Mary Crawford born 1891 (CLA/MR 2-125).
1912/16. Joseph lived in Fork Twp Mecosta Co (Samuel's and Mary's BRs).
1920. Census of Isabella Co indicated: Walter age 40 Mary age 28; children Franklin, Joseph,
Celia (Soundex e198/p2).
1959. Joseph Walter Sherman, 1879-1955, buried in E Fork Cemetery Fork Twp Mecosta Co
(DGM v60n2p62 Winter 1957).
1970. Mary R Sherman age 79 born 1891 of Lake MI Isabella Co died, widow, father Samuel
Crawford, buried in Fork (East Fork) Cemetery Barryton MI Mecosta Co (CLA/DR; DGM
v60n2p62 Winter 1957). Called Mary Rozella Crawford (Samuel's BR). 5 Children:
1. Francis Mahlon Sherman born 1903 in Gilmore Twp Isabella Co; parents Joseph
Walter Sherman and Artie Malcolm, both born in MI; delayed birth record Apr 9 1958 at
which time he lived in Rural Route Lake MI (ISA/BR 4-312).
2. Samuel Franklin Sherman born 1912 in Fork Twp Mecosta Co (MEC/BR D-177).
Also called "Franklin Sherman".
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3. Joseph Walter Sherman born 1913 in Fork Twp Mecosta Co (Fork Twp Mecosta Co
BR & DR).
4. Mary Celelia or Celia Sherman born 1916 in Fork Twp Mecosta Co (MEC/BR D299).
5. John Edward Sherman, 1924-1925, buried in E Fork Cemetery Fork Twp Mecosta Co
(ISA/DRx 3-5; DGM v60n2p62 Winter 1957).
2. Almon D Sherman born 1851; son of W & E J Sherman died Mar 26 1851 age 1m22d, buried in
West Farmington Cemetery Farmington MI Oakland Co (cemetery record).
3. Horace M Sherman born 1852, son of W & E J Sherman died Mar 12 1853 age 11m1d, buried
in West Farmington Cemetery Farmington MI Oakland Co (cemetery record).
WILLIAM SHERMAN
1810. William born in NY (1850 Census).
1850. Census of Bloomfield Twp Oakland Co indicated: William age 40, farmer; Adaline Sherman age
40, born 1810 in NY; children Lester, Eliza, Laura; Ed Freeman age 1, born in 1849 MI
(p44p87/d506/f573).
1854. Census of Bloomfield Twp Oakland Co indicated: William (LDS/AISx).
1910. Possible: Census of Pontiac City Oakland Co indicated: William and family (p496/d385/f418).
<get census>, 3 Children:
1. Lester Sherman born 1839 in NY.
2. Eliza Sherman born 1841 in NY.
3. Laura Sherman born 1845 in NY.
WILLIAM SHERMAN
1815. William born in NY (1850 Census). Possible: William Sherman born Aug 12 1815 in NY, of
Abner Sherman born 1786 and Betsey Gorton/Orton born 179x (Samuel Gorton of RI & his
Descendants, by Thomas Gorton, c1985, p500).
1850. Census of Bloomfield Twp Oakland Co indicated: William age 35, farmer; lived with the H C
Judd family (p37p73/d400/474).
1854. Census of Bloomfield Twp Oakland Co indicated: William (LDS/AISx).
WILLIAM SHERMAN
1836. William born.
1861/62. William age 25 enlisted in the Civil War at Milford Twp Oakland Co in company B 1st MI
Lancers as Sergeant (MSS v45p183).
188x. No record he belonged to the GAR (SA/GARx).
xxxx. No record of burial (SA/GRCx).
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WILLIAM SHERMAN
1866. William born in MI.
1920. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: William age 54, roomer; enumerated with Frank
Guenther (Soundex e780/p8).
WILLIAM G SHERMAN
1869. William G born in MI (Possible: OAK/BRx 1-109), father in VT and mother in NY (1910
Census).
1900. Census of Southfield Twp Oakland Co indicated: William G age 30; Lucy Sherman age 28, born
1871 in MI; children Harrold, Clarence (UC) (Soundex s3).
1910. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: William age 40, millwright in automobile plant;
Lucy age 39, born 1871 in MI, father born in MI and mother in NY, married 18 years, 2 children 2 alive;
children Harold, Florence; Elizabeth LeRoy age 2 born 1908, boarder (e138/p36/d345/f348).
192x. William and Lucy Sherman of Davisburg MI Oakland Co parents of Harold LeRoy Sherman
(SA/WW1x).
1920. Possible: Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated William age 50 born 1870 in MI, father
born in NY and mother in Maryland, retired farmer, brother-in-law. Lucy age 49 born 1871 in MI, father
born in MI and mother in NY, sister-in-law. Both enumerated with Robert Bromley born 1879 in MI
and Mary L Bromley aka Mary L Sherman age 41 born 1879 in MI, father born in MI and mother in
NY (e190/p143/s19/d388/f343). 2 Children:
1. Harold LeRoy Sherman born 1895 in MI (OAK/BRx D17-3303). 192x Harold LeRoy Sherman
of Clarkston MI Oakland Co a WW-1 veteran (SA/WW1x). 1920 Census of Clarkston MI Oakland
Co indicated: Harold L age 24; Elizabeth W Sherman age 23 born 1897 in MI (Soundex e170/p9).
2. Florence Elizabeth Sherman born 1897 in MI (OAK/BRx D17-3314). 1920 she lived with her
brother Harold (Soundex e170/p9).
UNCOLLATED (Sherman Given Names):
NAME & EVENT
Adam Sherman. Mary E Sherman, wife of Adam Sherman, was daughter
and heir of Jacob Deeter of Groveland Twp Oakland Co in 1825.
Adam Sherman. Mary E Sherman. Possible connection to the Adam
Sherman who married Mersilda Deeter and they lived in OH in 1850
Agnes Sherman 1919-1920, buried in St Mary's Cemetery in Royal Oak
Oakland Co MI
Aileen M Sherman born 1932
Albert Edgar Sherman. Helen Veronica Sherman born May 3 1914 at
Pontiac MI Oakland Co; father Albert (uc) Edgar Sherman a draftsman
born in MI; mother Frances Wallace born in Canada; parents lived in
Pontiac MI Oakland Co
REFERENCE
OAK/PR 1583
SD p49; History of
Morrow County OH, O L
Baskin & Co, Chicago IL
1880; Not in DWS, DPS,
NES)
Cemetery recording
OAK/BRx 11-111
OAK/BR 7-213
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Amy Sherman born Sep 20 1961, resided Wayland Oakland Co, died Jan
26 1989 Wayland Wayne Co, death certificate 19145
Andrew Daniel Sherman born 1897, died Aug 4 1969 age 69, buried in
MtHope Cemetery Oakland Co lot 5-022-E
Antoinette Sherman born 1937
Augusta Sherman no dates [born 185x] and Emma Sherman born 1851
died Jan 6 1887, both buried in lot 2-173 in Oak Hill Cemetery Pontiac MI
Oakland Co (cemetery records). Augusta died 1886 and Emma died 1886
Augustus Sherman died Jun 7 1867 in Oakland Co
baby girl Sherman died Nov 23 1956, age 0 days, buried in MtHope
Cemetery Oakland Co lot 3-118-02
Baby Sherman. Philip C Sherman "husband" died Oct 29 1885, age
26y10m8d born 1859; and "Baby" Sherman daughter of P C & S A
Sherman; both buried in Southfield Center Cemetery Southfield Twp
Oakland Co
Barbara A Shearman born 1929
Benjamin D Sherman born 1936
C G Sherman. Gusta E Sherman, born 1858, died Jun 9 1867 age
9y9m5d, daughter of C G (uc) Sherman, buried in North Farmington
Cemetery Farmington MI Oakland Co
Caroline Sherman. 1860 Census of Brandon Twp Oakland Co indicated:
D Sherman age 30 born 1830 in NY, farmer; Caroline Sherman age 20
born 1840 in MI; Fred Sherman age 2 born 1858 in MI
Celia D Sherman born 1925
Charles C Sherman born 1932
Charles Sherman born 196x, son of Dorothy Sherman of Ortonville MI
Oakland Co, engaged to Kimberly Joy Stephens born 186x
Charlotte Sherman born 1927
Claire J Sherman born 1930
D Sherman. 1860 Census of Brandon Twp Oakland Co indicated: D
Sherman age 30 born 1830 in NY, farmer; Caroline Sherman age 20 born
1840 in MI; Fred Sherman age 2 born 1858 in MI
David Sherman purchased Jan 11 1826 80 acres, the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4
of section 24 T1N/R9# Farmington Twp Oakland Co
David Sherman resident of Wayne Co NY purchased 80 acres in Sec 24
of Farmington Twp Oakland Co in 1826
Dawn Sherman born Jun 24 1964, resided Valley Oakland Co, died Feb
5 1989 Muninsing Washtenaw Co, death certificate 24291
Delores Y Sherman born 1935
Donald E Sherman born 1931
Donna F Sherman born 1929
Dora M Sherman born 1931
Dorothy Ann Sherman (Beach) age 14 born 1827, married Dec 12 1841
to William Castle Beach born 1822, both of Highland Twp Oakland Co,
they had 7 children
MI/DRx
cemetery record
OAK/BRx 12b-635
MI/DRx 3-239 & MI/DRx
3-241
MI/DRx Ledger ? p341
cemetery record
cemetery records; no
MI/DRx
OAK/BRx 10a-237
OAK/BRx 12b-587
cemetery record
p799/d1401/f1401)
OAK/BRx 9-470
OAK/BRx 12-23
Flint Journal Dec 25 1983
OAK/BRx 10-340
OAK/BRx 10a-177
p799/d1401/f1401)
ancestry.com, early land
purchases in MI
land patent
MI/DRx
OAK/BRx 11-213
OAK/BRx 10-609
OAK/BRx 10-485
OAK/BRx 10a-209
OAK/MR DAR;
<ancestry.com> Gene
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Dorothy M Sherman born 1932
Dorothy Sherman. Charles Sherman born 196x, son of Dorothy Sherman
of Ortonville MI Oakland Co, engaged to Kimberly Joy Stephens born
186x
Edgar E Sherman born 1933
Edwin R Sherman born 1937
Eleanor K Sherman born 1925
Elizabeth Sherman. George W Baldwin, James N Baldwin and Thomas
D Baldwin guardianship filed 1858, and minor heirs of Elizabeth Sherman
late of Fairfield CT
Ella Sherman. Josephine Sherman born Aug 11 1885 in Avon Twp
Oakland Co; father Iva W Sherman born in MI, a laborer; mother Ella
Sherman born in MI
Elta Sherman Mrs of Pontiac MI on district committee number 6 of the
Prohibition Central Committee
Emma Sherman. Augusta Sherman no dates [born 185x] and Emma
Sherman born 1851 died Jan 6 1887, both buried in lot 2-173 in Oak Hill
Cemetery Pontiac MI Oakland Co (cemetery records). Augusta died 1886
and Emma died 1886
Eva Leona Sherman died, 1899-1929, father Frank M Gorton, buried in
Drayton Plains Cemetery Oakland Co
Frances E Sherman born Sep 23 1919 at Pontiac MI Oakland Co;
parents names unclear; parents born in MI, father a carpenter
Frank W Sherman. Parlin (sic) H Sherman born Jan 12 1824, died Dec 8
1917, father; Frank W Sherman 853-1921 probably a son; Susan M
Sherman 1834-1901 probably wife; all buried in Anderson Ridge
Cemetery Troy Twp Oakland Co
Fred Sherman. 1860 Census of Brandon Twp Oakland Co indicated: D
Sherman age 30 born 1830 in NY, farmer; Caroline Sherman age 20 born
1840 in MI; Fred Sherman age 2 born 1858 in MI
Garfalia Sherman age not given, born in MI, died Oakland Twp Oakland
Co 03/12/1870; married; parents Fletres Chapman & Garfalia Chapman of
Oakland Co
George E Sherman born 1925
George Shearman was on the Springfield Twp Oakland Co tax rolls of
1839
George Sherman b1843 No record of burial
George Sherman born 1843, location unknown; enlisted in he Civil War
Aug 29 1864 at Southfield MI Oakland in company C 22nd MI Infantry
for 1 year; mustered Aug 29 1864; joined regiment at Chattanooga TN
Nov 11 1864; mustered out Jun 26 1865 at Nashville TN. No record he
belonged to the GAR
George Sherman resident of Wayne Co MI purchased 40 acres in Sec 24
Springfield Twp Oakland Co in 1836.
George Sherman. 1845 Census of Groveland Twp Oakland Co George
Sherman: 2 males and 3 females age 0-9; 2 males age 10-20; 1 male and 1
OAK/BRx 12-140
Flint Journal Dec 25 1983
OAK/BRx 11-230
OAK/BRx 12b-675
OAK/BRx 9-293
OAK/PR 789, 798, 1510
OAK/BR 3-100
MM v1927p667,
v1929p712
MI/DRx 3-239 & MI/DRx
3-241
OAK/DR 7-180?
OAK/BR 8-267
cemetery record
p799/d1401/f1401)
OAK/DR 1-40; MI/DRx
Ledger ? p7
OAK/BRx 9-464
OAK/GSNL v7p42
SA/GRCx
SA/GARx)
land patent
p73
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female age 21-44
George W Sherman born 1841; enlisted in the Civil War Jul 29 1862 at
Farmington MI Oakland Co in company D MI 4th Cavalry; mustered Aug
28 1862; taken prisoner Mar 28 1864; no further record
George W Sherman, no record he belonged to the GAR
George W Sherman, no record of burial
Glenda J Sherman born 1936
Gusta E Sherman, born 1858, died Jun 9 1867 age 9y9m5d, daughter of
C G (uc) Sherman, buried in North Farmington Cemetery Farmington MI
Oakland Co
Harold J Sherman born 1932
Harry B Sherman born 1929
Helen M Sherman born 1911
Helen Veronica Sherman born May 3 1914 at Pontiac MI Oakland Co;
father Albert (uc) Edgar Sherman a draftsman born in MI; mother Frances
Wallace born in Canada; parents lived in Pontiac MI Oakland Co
Hiram C Sherman born Feb 9 1878 in Commerce Twp Oakland Co;
parents names unclear; father born in NY, a farmer; mother born in MI
Hiram Sherman. Niah Dodd settle 1825 in Southfield Twn/Twp Oakland
Co, a few years later sold his holdings to Hiram Sherman
Hyman Sherman born Mar 16 1912, resided Southfield Oakland Co, died
Dec 15 1989 Wayland Wayne Co, death certificate 70724
Iva W Sherman. Josephine Sherman born Aug 11 1885 in Avon Twp
Oakland Co; father Iva W Sherman born in MI, a laborer; mother Ella
Sherman born in MI
James A Sherman editor of The Oxford Press in 1959/61
James A Sherman publisher of The Clarkson News in 1989-1991
James A Sherman publisher of the Clarkston News, Clarkson MI
James A Sherman publisher of The Lake Orion Review in 1989
James A Sherman publisher of the Oxford Leader, Oxford MI
James A Sherman publisher of The Oxford Press in 1963-1985
James F Sherman born 1929
Janice E Sherman born 1937
Jean L Sherman born 1931
Jeanett M Sherman born 1936
Joann M Sherman born 1932
Joanne K Sherman born 1934
John M Sherman. John William Sherman born Sep 27 1911 at Pontiac
MI Oakland Co; father John M Sherman born in Germany, a machinist;
mother Ada A McLellan born in Canada
John Sherman born 184x married Harriet Melvina Husted born 1844 in
MSS v34p134)
SA/GARx
SA/GRCx
OAK/BRx 11-171
cemetery record
OAK/BRx 12-262
OAK/BRx 10-439
OAK/BRx 9-306
OAK/BR 7-213
OAK/BR 2-137
Southfield Past & Present,
by Mary Thompson, 1923
MI/DRx
OAK/BR 3-100
MM v1959p325,
v1961p323
MM v1989p737,
v1991p984
MM v1993p999
MM v1989p879)
MM v1991p1000
MM v1963p316,
v1965p322 through
v1985p368
OAK/BRx 10a-164
OAK/BRx 12b-637
OAK/BRx 10a-195
OAK/BRx 12b-493
OAK/BRx 12-102
OAK/BRx 11-141
OAK/BR 6-154
MI LIB Pioneer Records
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Groveland Twp Oakland Co
John William Sherman born Sep 27 1911 at Pontiac MI Oakland Co;
father John M Sherman born in Germany, a machinist; mother Ada A
McLellan born in Canada
Josephine Sherman born Aug 11 1885 in Avon Twp Oakland Co; father
Iva W Sherman born in MI, a laborer; mother Ella Sherman born in MI
Joyce M Sherman born 1926
June M Sherman born 1931
Lawrence R Sherman born 1926
Leona E Sherman born 1928
Leonard A Sherman born 1920
Leonard Andrew Sherman born 1920, died Oct 10 1969 age 49, buried in
Hope Cemetery Oakland Co lot 5-022-D
Leonard J Sherman born Nov 5 1920 in Pontiac MI Oakland Co; parents
names unclear, mother's surname is Smith; parents born in MI, lived in
Pontiac MI Oakland Co, father was a carpenter
Leonard J Sherman WW-2 born Nov 5 1920, died Aug 22 1948, buried
in lot 10-264 Oak Hill Cemetery Pontiac MI Oakland Co
LeVerne A Sherman born 1935
Mae Ellen Sherman born 1894, died Jan 1 1974 age 79, buried in Hope
Cemetery Oakland Co
Margaret A Sherman born 1937
Maria Sherman Miss in 1836 was the first teacher at the school in
section 9 Oxford Twp Oakland Co
Marilyn K Sherman born 1936
Martha E Sherman born 1815, died Aug 21 1879, wife of John Short
born 1813, buried in Oak Hill Cemetery Pontiac MI Oakland Co
Mary E Sherman, wife of Adam Sherman, was daughter and heir of
Jacob Deeter of Groveland Twp Oakland Co in 1825.
Mary E Sherman. Possible connection to the Adam Sherman who
married Mersilda Deeter and they lived in OH in 1850
Mary J Sherman age 18 of Southfield Twn/Twp born 1861 in Southfield
Twn/Twp, married 1879 at Pontiac MI Oakland Co to Merlin Helliker
born 1850
Mary R Sherman born 1931
Mary Sherman of England, daughter and heir of James Dabinett of
Pontiac MI Oakland Co in 1856. Dabinett not in DPS, NES, DWS.
Murray D Sherman born 1926
Murry D Sherman Pvt born 192x of Oakland was killed in action in
WW-2, Army serial number 36991552
v36 p3542
OAK/BR 6-154
OAK/BR 3-100
OAK/BRx 9-161
OAK/BRx 10a-200
OAK/BRx 9-189
OAK/BRx 10a-148
OAK/BRx 8-2892
cemetery record
OAK/BR 8-314
cemetery record
OAK/BRx 11-151
cemetery record)
OAK/BRx 12b-693
Heir-Lines Summer 1980
v3n3p146
OAK/BRx 12a-439
cemetery record; no
MI/DRx
OAK/PR 1583
SD p49; History of
Morrow County OH, O L
Baskin & Co, Chicago IL
1880; Not in DWS, DPS,
NES)
OAK/M
OAK/BRx 10a-275
OAK/PR 1482
OAK/BRx 9-144
WW-II Honor List of
Dead & Missing for the
State of MI, by MI
Adjutant General for US
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Myrtle J Sherman born 1926
Norma Y Sherman born 1937
Oliver Sherman resident of Genesee Co NY in 1830 purchased (1) 80
acres in Sec 15 and 80 acres in Sec 23 of Southfield Twp Oakland Co, (2)
80.0 acres in T1N/R10E, W 1/2 of SW 1/4 section 23, & (3) 80.0 acres in
T1N/R10E, W 1/2 of SW 1/4 section 19.
Parlin (sic) H Sherman born Jan 12 1824, died Dec 8 1917, father; Frank
W Sherman 853-1921 probably a son; Susan M Sherman 1834-1901
probably wife; all buried in Anderson Ridge Cemetery Troy Twp Oakland
Co
Philip C Sherman "husband" died Oct 29 1885, age 26y10m8d born
1859; and "Baby" Sherman daughter of P C & S A Sherman; both buried
in Southfield Center Cemetery Southfield Twp Oakland Co
Ralph L Sherman born 1933
Ralph Sherman. 1920 Census of Royal Oak Twp Oakland Co indicated
Ralph Sherman age 8 born 1812 in US, parents born in US; enumerated
father and mother whose names are not given; father age 40 born 1880 in
US, parents born in US, no occupation shown; mother age 32 born 1888 in
US and parents born in US
Ray W Sherman 1st Lt born 192x of Oakland Co MI was killed in action
in WW-2, Army serial number 01321715
Richard G Sherman born 1934
Richard H Sherman born 1925
Richard M Sherman born 1931
Richard W Sherman born 1937
Robert L Sherman born 1936
Robert P Sherman born 1926
Robert S Sherman born Jul 25 1913, resided Oak Park Oakland Co, died
Jun 16 1989 Southfield Oakland Co, death certificate 36680
Roger W Sherman Jr born 1928
Rubie Sherman still born Sep 3 1921 in Pontiac MI Oakland Co; parents
names unclear, her surname was Milmine; parents born in MI, lived in
Pontiac, he was a truck driver
S A Sherman. Philip C Sherman "husband" died Oct 29 1885, age
26y10m8d born 1859; and "Baby" Sherman daughter of P C & S A
Sherman; both buried in Southfield Center Cemetery Southfield Twp
Oakland Co
Susan M Sherman. Parlin (sic) H Sherman born Jan 12 1824, died Dec 8
1917, father; Frank W Sherman 853-1921 probably a son; Susan M
Sherman 1834-1901 probably wife; all buried in Anderson Ridge
Cemetery Troy Twp Oakland Co
Susan Sherman born 1802 in NY; died Sep 13 1877 in Lyons Twp
War Dept, June 1946
OAK/BRx 9-287
OAK/BRx 11-273
land patent
cemetery record
cemetery records; no
MI/DRx
OAK/BRx 12-285
e199s14/d313/f323
WW-II Honor List of
Dead & Missing for the
State of MI, by MI
Adjutant General for US
War Dept, June 1946
OAK/BRx 12-244
OAK/BRx 9-491
OAK/BRx 10-563
OAK/BRx 12-522
OAK/BRx 11-74
OAK/BRx 9-294
MI/DRx
OAK/BRx 10-211 <read>
OAK/BR 8-349
cemetery records; no
MI/DRx
cemetery record
OAK/DR 1-141; MI/DRx
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Oakland Co; widow, age 75y7m10d, farmers wife; parents Ansor
Jefferson and Sarah Johnson
Susan Sherman, 1803-1877 buried in Walker Cemetery Salem Twp
Washtenaw Co, shown in Washtenaw Co
Thomas H Sherman born 1923
Thomas J Sherman born 1935
Unnamed Sherman born Sep 6 1905 at Troy Twp Oakland Co; father
William Sherman a farmer; mother's name not give; parents born in MI
and lived in Troy MI
Vernetta Sherman born 1937
Vernetta Sherman, premature birth, lived 3 hours, died Mar 7 1937, buried
in Baldwin/Painted Creek Cemetery
Walter J Sherman born 1934
William B Shearman resident of MA purchased 80 acres in Sec 24
Farmington Twp Oakland Co in 1828.
William D Sherman born 1933
William D Sherman born May 10 1933, died Nov 17 1990 Royal Oak
Oakland Co, resided Warren Wayne Co, certificate
William G Sherman born 1924
William Sherman of Royal Oak Twp Oakland Co, shows a 1877 line
drawing of home and farm buildings
William Sherman. Unnamed Sherman born Sep 6 1905 at Troy Twp
Oakland Co; father William Sherman a farmer; mother's name not give;
parents born in MI and lived in Troy MI
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cemetery
OAK/BRx 9-410
OAK/BRx 12a-473
OAK/BR 5-177
OAK/BRx 11-75
Burial Certificate, HierLines by N Oakland
County Genealogical
Society v8n1p36 Winter
1985
OAK/BRx 12-10
land patent
OAK/BRx 12-25
MI/DRx).
OAK/BRx 9-341
1877 Oakland Co History
p241
OAK/BR 5-177
UNCOLLATED (Allied Surnames):
NAME & EVENT
Baldwin, George W. George W Baldwin, James N Baldwin and Thomas
D Baldwin guardianship filed 1858, and minor heirs of Elizabeth Sherman
late of Fairfield CT
Baldwin, James N. George W Baldwin, James N Baldwin and Thomas D
Baldwin guardianship filed 1858, and minor heirs of Elizabeth Sherman
late of Fairfield CT
Baldwin, Thomas D. George W Baldwin, James N Baldwin and Thomas
D Baldwin guardianship filed 1858, and minor heirs of Elizabeth Sherman
late of Fairfield CT
Beach, Dorothy Ann. Dorothy Ann Sherman (Beach) age 14 born 1827,
married Dec 12 1841 to William Castle Beach born 1822, both of
Highland Twp Oakland Co, they had 7 children
Beach, William Castle. Dorothy Ann Sherman (Beach) age 14 born
1827, married Dec 12 1841 to William Castle Beach born 1822, both of
Highland Twp Oakland Co, they had 7 children
REFERENCE
OAK/PR 789, 798, 1510
OAK/PR 789, 798, 1510
OAK/PR 789, 798, 1510
OAK/MR DAR;
<ancestry.com> Gene
Pool
OAK/MR DAR;
<ancestry.com> Gene
Pool
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Chapman, Fletres. Garfalia Sherman age not given, born in MI, died
Oakland Twp Oakland Co 03/12/1870; married; parents Fletres Chapman
& Garfalia Chapman of Oakland Co
Chapman, Garfalia. Garfalia Sherman age not given, born in MI, died
Oakland Twp Oakland Co 03/12/1870; married; parents Fletres Chapman
& Garfalia Chapman of Oakland Co
Dabinett, James. Mary Sherman of England, daughter and heir of James
Dabinett of Pontiac MI Oakland Co in 1856. Dabinett not in DPS, NES,
DWS.
Dabinett, Mary. Mary Sherman of England, daughter and heir of James
Dabinett of Pontiac MI Oakland Co in 1856. Dabinett not in DPS, NES,
DWS.
Deeter, Jacob. Mary E Sherman, wife of Adam Sherman, was daughter
and heir of Jacob Deeter of Groveland Twp Oakland Co in 1825.
Deeter, Mersilda. Mary E Sherman. Possible connection to the Adam
Sherman who married Mersilda Deeter and they lived in OH in 1850
Dodd, Niah. Settled 1825 in Southfield Twn/Twp Oakland Co, a few
years later sold his holdings to Hiram Sherman
Frank Mortimer Gorton born Jun 27 1857 and wife Ina Phillips born
186x
Gorton, Frank M. Eva Leona Sherman died, 1899-1929, father Frank M
Gorton, buried in Drayton Plains Cemetery Oakland Co
Helliker, Merlin. Mary J Sherman age 18 of Southfield Twn/Twp born
1861 in Southfield Twn/Twp, married 1879 at Pontiac MI Oakland Co to
Merlin Helliker born 1850
Husted, Melvina. John Sherman born 184x married Harriet Melvina
Husted born 1844 in Groveland Twp Oakland Co
Jefferson, Ansor. Susan Sherman born 1802 in NY; died Sep 13 1877 in
Lyons Twp Oakland Co; widow, age 75y7m10d, farmers wife; parents
Ansor Jefferson and Sarah Johnson
Jefferson, Sarah. Susan Sherman born 1802 in NY; died Sep 13 1877 in
Lyons Twp Oakland Co; widow, age 75y7m10d, farmers wife; parents
Ansor Jefferson and Sarah Johnson
McLellan, Ada A. John William Sherman born Sep 27 1911 at Pontiac
MI Oakland Co; father John M Sherman born in Germany, a machinist;
mother Ada A McLellan born in Canada
Milmine, _____. Rubie Sherman still born Sep 3 1921 in Pontiac MI
Oakland Co; parents names unclear, her surname was Milmine; parents
born in MI, lived in Pontiac, he was a truck driver
Short, John. Martha E Sherman born 1815, died Aug 21 1879, wife of
John Short born 1813, buried in Oak Hill Cemetery Pontiac MI Oakland
OAK/DR 1-40; MI/DRx
Ledger ? p7
OAK/DR 1-40; MI/DRx
Ledger ? p7
OAK/PR 1482
OAK/PR 1482
OAK/PR 1583
SD p49; History of
Morrow County OH, O L
Baskin & Co, Chicago IL
1880; Not in DWS, DPS,
NES)
Southfield Past & Present,
by Mary Thompson, 1923
Samuel Gorton of RI &
his Descendants, by
Thomas Gorton, c1985,
p99
OAK/DR 7-180?
OAK/M
MI LIB Pioneer Records
v36 p3542
OAK/DR 1-141; MI/DRx
2-263
OAK/DR 1-141; MI/DRx
2-263
OAK/BR 6-154
OAK/BR 8-349
cemetery record; no
MI/DRx
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Co
Smith, ______. Leonard J Sherman born Nov 5 1920 in Pontiac MI
Oakland Co; parents names unclear, mother's surname is Smith; parents
born in MI, lived in Pontiac MI Oakland Co, father was a carpenter
Stephen, Kimberly Joy. Charles Sherman born 196x, son of Dorothy
Sherman of Ortonville MI Oakland Co, engaged to Kimberly Joy
Stephens born 186x
Wallace, Frances. Helen Veronica Sherman born May 3 1914 at Pontiac
MI Oakland Co; father Albert (uc) Edgar Sherman a draftsman born in
MI; mother Frances Wallace born in Canada; parents lived in Pontiac MI
Oakland Co
OAK/BR 8-314
Flint Journal Dec 25 1983
OAK/BR 7-213