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AUGUSTUS SHERMAN
Father: Possibly son on Richard W Sherman born 1794, shown in Sanilac Co.
Contributor: mc/el = Elizabeth Lawson, 2162 Jackson, Highland MI 48356.
1827. Augustus born in PA (1860 Census). (Gen Ref: not in SD).
1848. Augustus of Worth Twp StClair Co married in StClair Co to Eliza Mathews born 1829 (STC/MR
1-146; LDS/IGI; 1961 DAR Records of MI).
1860. Census of Delaware Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Augustus age 34, farmer; wife's name unclear, age
31, born 1829 in Canada; children Luther, Alice, Sarah; 1 non-Sherman name unclear
(p134p970/d1112/f976). [census unclear]
1861/65. Augustus age 34, a veteran, from Delaware Twp Sanilac Co enlisted in the Civil War in Co D
10th Inf (MSS v10p100).
1865. Augustus died of disease at Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co MI (MSS v10p100). Augustus Sherman, no
dates, Co D 10th MI Inf Civil War, buried in Hoppenworth (Pine Hill) Cemetery Sec 26 Sanilac Twp
(tombstone; SA/GRCx). Augustus Sherman Co D 10th Infantry buried in an abandoned cemetery Worth
Twp MI (<usgenweb.org/MI> click on Civil War link). 3 Children:
1. Luther Sherman born 1850 in Deckerville MI.
1900. Census of Elk Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Luther age 50, born 1850 in MI, father born in VT
and mother in Canada, veterinarian surgeon (p951; nb/7.10).
1905. Luther a farmer from Peck MI Sanilac Co married Mary E Regan born 1862, her 3rd
marriage (SAN/MR 4-318).
1906. Luther born 1849, farmer in Sec 33 Elk Twp, PO Peck MI (1906 Atlas of Sanilac Co).
1900. Luther was living in the household of David R Ragan in Sanilac Co (Census, mc/el).
1910. Census of Marlette Village Sanilac Co indicated: L Sherman age 59, odd job laborer, 1st
marriage; Mariatta (sic) age 55, 3rd marriage, years married not given, 6 children 6 alive
(apparently no Sherman children); Cecil W Wilste age 11 born 1899, step-son (e149/p228/d21/f24;
nb/7.9).
1920. Census of Marlette MI Sanilac Co indicated: Luther age 69; Marietta age 65; child Cecil
Wiltse age 21, son (Soundex e158/p10).
1930. Marietta E Sherman age 75 born 1855, died at Marlette, housewife (SAN/DR 4-240).
1939. Luther Sherman age 89 from Deckerville MI Sanilac Co, died at Elk Twp Sanilac Co,
widowed (Marietta), farmer, buried at Marlette MI (SAN/DR).
2. Alice Sherman born 1857 in MI.
3. Sarah Sherman born 1859 in MI.
CARLTON CHARLES SHERMAN
xxxx. Carlton Charles born. Possible father is Richard Alfred Sherman born 18390 shown in this Co.
xxxx. Carlton Charles married Bernice Lorrain Hulverson (children's SAN/MR). 4 Children:
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1. Charles Carlton Sherman born 1937 in Croswell MI Sanilac Co (SAN/BRx 1937); 1961
Charles from Croswell a farmer married Wanda Irene Tindell born 1943 (SAN/MR 8-6270).
Possible military discharge (SAN/VR 10-170).
2. James Edward Sherman born 1940 in Croswell MI Sanilac Co (SAN/BRx 1940); 1961 James a
factory worker from Croswell married Valrie Ann Leche (uc) born 1943 (SAN/MR 8-6324).
3. Donald Richard Sherman born 1942 at Croswell MI Sanilac Co (SAN/BRx 1942); 1963
Donald a farmer from Applegate MI Sanilac Co married Jean Hastings born 1944 (SAN/MR 96696).
4. Frederick Sherman born 1955 in Croswell MI Sanilac Co; 1978 Frederick a factory worker
from Applegate MI Sanilac Co married Peggy Lynn Rickett born 1958 (SAN/MR 18-312).
Possible: Thomas Frederick Sherman born 1952 (SAN/BRx 1952).
DANIEL SHERMAN
1842. Daniel born in Canada.
1870. Census of Worth Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Daniel age 28, farmer; Anna Sherman age 30 born
1840 in Canada; children William, Ellen (p188/d132/f133). 2 Children:
1. William Sherman born 1868 in Canada.
2. Ellen Sherman born 1870 in MI.
EBENEZER SHERMAN
1824. Ebenezer born in MA (SAN/MR).
1860. Ebenezer a blacksmith from Sanilac Co married Rachael A Gould born 1841, witness Jud O
Sherman from Sanilac Twp (SAN/MR 2-11).
1861/65. Ebenezer in the Civil War (1890/CSS).
1870. Census of Worth Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Ebenezer age 38; Eliza Sherman age 23 born 1847
in NY; child Francis (p196/d238/f240).
188x. No record Ebenezer was in the DAR (SA/GARx).
188x. Ebenezer Sherman died (1890 census). No burial record (SA/GRCx).
1890. Ebenezer Sherman's widow Annie E Sherman (Wilson) born 1841, lived in Lamotte Twp
Sanilac Co MI (1890/CSSx sd2ed176). 3 Children:
1. Francis Sherman born 1869 in MI.
2. Eldora Sherman born 1872 in MI; age 19 died 1892 at Lamotte Twp Sanilac Co; parents
Ebenezer Sherman and Eliza Neilson or Eliza Nelson (uc) [born 1847] (SAN/DR 2-78; MI/DRx 3147); "Dora" 1872-1891, buried in McLeish Cemetery Marlette Twp Sanilac Co (tombstone).
3. Homer Sherman born 1875 in MI (his SAN/DR).
1895. Possible: Homer a farmer of Imlay City Lapeer Co married at Imlay Twp Lapeer Co to
Effie Mesinger born 1877; his parents John Sherman and Eliza Saulsberg (LAP/MR 4-137).
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1896. Homer a married farmer age 21 died 1896 at Lamotte Twp Sanilac Co; parents Ebenezer
and Eliza Sherman; Homer 1874-1896, buried in McLeish Cemetery (SAN/DR 2-125;
tombstone; no MI/DRx).
EDWARD SHERMAN
1869. Edward born in Germany (1900 Soundex).
1900. Census of Marlette Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Edward age 30; boarded at Wm J Erwin (Soundex
s3).
FRANK SHERMAN
1868. Frank born in Canada (1910 Soundex).
1910. Census of Sanilac Co indicated: Frank age 42, helper; enumerated with George McKinzie (sic)
(Soundex e150/f165).
HIRAM SHERMAN
1836. Hiram born in Canada.
1860. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Hiram age 24, farmer; Susan M Sherman age 18,
born 1842 in Canada; child Ira (p99p935/d729/f713).
1877. Possible: Susannah Sherman age 34, born 1843 in MI, aka Susannah Maskell died at Sanilac
Twp Sanilac Co (SAN/DR 1-69; MI/DRx 3-77). 1 Child:
1. Ira Sherman born 1859 in MI.
HORACE H5 SHERMAN
American Lineage: Horace6, Prince5, Samuel4, Samuel3, John2, & William1 (Of Marshfield MA).
1832. Horace born in Canada (1900 Census); Horace born about 1820 probably in NY (DWS p254,352;
SD p1145).
1850. Horace married Susan Pierce born 183x, before 1850.
1850. Census of Syracuse NY Onondaga Co indicated: Horace head of family (census, SD p1147).
1852. Horace immigrated and naturalized. <get source, probably a census>.
1860. <Census, check NY & MI>.
1870. <Census, check NY & MI>.
1871. Horace Sherman of Sanilac Co with a family of 6, was given $75.00 for crop losses by the State
Central Relief Committee (DGM Spring 1992 p126).
1875/77. Susan Sherman died probably in Sanilac Co MI (DWS p352). 1877 Mrs Sherman died, buried
in Port Sanilac Cemetery (burial records). Susan M, 1842-1877, buried Port Sanilac Cemetery
(tombstone; MI/DRx2-263).
1879. Horace a farmer from Port Sanilac MI Sanilac Co married Elizabeth Kaechie born 1831 in
Scotland (SAN/MR 2-96).
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1880. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Horace age 49, Lizzie age 50, born 1830 in
Switzerland; children Pierce, Walter, Seymour, Ellen, Elesbir, Jane (Soundex s6).
1883. Horace's step-mother Jane Sherman born 1799, died in Charlevoix MI (DWS p254; no MI/DRx).
1890. Mrs Horace Sherman died, buried in lot 7 Port Sanilac Cemetery (burial records).
1892. Horace a farmer from Port Austin MI married Mrs R Goodner born 1839, each married twice
before (SAN/MR 4-81).
1900. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Horace age 68, widower; child Jennie
(p294/d90/f92; nb/7.10). <check ages>
1903. Horace Sherman age 77 years died, buried in lot 126 Port Sanilac Cemetery (burial records).
Possible: Horace F, 1841-1909 (sic), buried in Sec D Port Sanilac Cemetery (tombstone; no MI/DRx).
10 Children.
1. Robert Pierce8 Sherman born 1861 in Canada (SD p2146).
2. Walter Pierce8 Sherman born 1862 in MI (SD 2478); Walter died 1880, buried in lot 126 Port
Sanilac Cemetery (burial records; no MI/DRx). Walter, 1862-1892, buried Sec D Port Sanilac
Cemetery (tombstone).
3. Seymour8 Sherman born 1866 in MI.
1891. Possible: Seymour, hostler at S D Riker, rms 121 S First, bds City Rest (Ionia, MI City
Directory p285).
5. Ellen8 Sherman born 1869 in MI.
6. Kate8 Sherman born 186x. Married and lived in Detroit MI (SD p1518).
7. Effie8 Sherman (Barlow) born 186x.
189x. Effie married Walter Barlow born 186x, an Attorney and Counselor at Law, they lived in
Detroit MI (SAN/MR 4-125; SD p632; Men In Michigan, by Michigan Art Company, 1904;
<ancestry.com> Gene Pool). 3 Children:
1. Possible: Walter9 Sherman Barlow born 1896 in Detroit MI; 1925 Walter a single man and
teacher of Tawas City MI died in Plainfield Twp Iosco Co MI (Evans Funeral Records East
Tawas MI v3p195).
2. Margaret9 Barlow born Apr 8 1898 in Rawsonville, Wayne Co MI (<ancestry.com> Gene
Pool).
3. Almea Frances9 Barlow born Aug 2 1900 in Rawsonville, Wayne Co MI (ancestry.com>
Gene Pool).
8. Elesbir8 Sherman (female) born 1875 in MI.
9. Jennie D8 Sherman born 1872 in MI. 1900 Jennie single, lived with her father (Census). Jennie
age 39 years died 1909, buried in lot 126 Port Sanilac Cemetery (burial records). Jennie, 1873-1912,
buried Sec D Port Sanilac Cemetery (tombstone; no MI/DRx).
10. Jane I8 Sherman born 1873 in MI (SD p1290).
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MERRIT SHERMAN
1871. Merrit was born in NY. Also called Merton Sherman. Father Nelson Sherman and mother Julia
Howard. Brother Nelson is in Huron Co. (Gen Refs: Not in DPS, NES, DWS, SD).
1899. Merrit Shuman (sic) age 27 a brickmaker, married at Oliver Twp Huron Co, to Agnes Everett
born 1876 (HUR/MR 2-193).
l900. Census of Oliver Twp Huron Co indicated: Agnes Everett Sherman head-of-household; Agnes
Sherman age 23, born 1876 in Canada, married 1 year, 1 child 1 alive; Neil Sherman
(e14/p178/d242/f245).
1913. Merrit age 41 a merchant from Verona Twp Huron Co, married Matilda Stinhous born 1887
(HUR/MR 3-100).
1920. Census of Evergreen Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Merrit age 47; Matilda age 32; children Helen,
Sarah, Julia, Nelson; Elmer Sherman age 17, nephew (e147/s8/d170/f177).
1956. Matilda Sherman from Evergreen Twp Sanilac Co died at University Hospital Ann Arbor MI
Washtenaw Co, buried in Novesta Twp Cemetery Tuscola Co (WAS/DR).
1959. Merton Sherman from Evergreen Twp Sanilac Co died, widowed (Matilda), retired farmer,
informant Bruce Sherman from Cass City, buried in Novesta Twp Cemetery (SAN/DR). [Brother,
Nelson born 1869 in Huron Co]. 10 Children:
1. Neil Sherman born 1900 in MI. 1920 Census of Highland Park MI Wayne Co indicated: Neil
age 19, nephew; enumerated with Agnus McLeod [possible aka Agnes Everett and Agnes
Sherman, Neil's mother] (Soundex e703/p14). <read>
2. Elmer J Sherman born 1903 in Bad Axe MI Huron Co.
1910. Census of Greenleaf Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Dorothy age 7, born 1903 in IN, orphan,
parents born USA; living with the John Wright family (p166/d88/f88; nb/7.8).
1920. Census of Evergreen Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Elmer J age 17 born 1903 in MI, father born
in NY and mother in Canada, nephew (sic) [apparently in error, unresolved]; enumerated with
Merrit Sherman (e147/s8/d170/f177).
1920. Elmer a farmer from Cass City MI Tuscola Co married Dorothy Sherman born 1902 in IN,
her parents given as unknown, his parents Merrit (sic) Sherman and Agnes Everett, witness Matilda
Sherman (SAN/MR 5-227).
xxxx. Possible: Elmer and Dorothy divorced, see 1984 below.
1939. Elmer from Cass City MI Tuscola Co, married 1939 at Marlette MI Sanilac Co to Margaret
Cox age 33, born 1906 in Kingston MI Tuscola Co, lived in Deford MI Tuscola Co; his parents
Mert (sic) Sherman and Agnes Everett; witness Nelson Sherman from Cass City (TUS/MR 7-138).
1970. Margaret K Sherman from Decker MI Sanilac Co died in Cass City MI Tuscola Co,
married (Elmer), buried Novesta Twp Cemetery Tuscola Co (TUS/DR; tombstone).
1976. Elmer J Sherman died at Cass City MI, widowed, paper hanger, lived in Decker MI Sanilac
Co; parents Meatier (sic) and Agnus Sherman, buried in Novesta Twp Cemetery (TUS/DR 76-93;
tombstone).
1984. Dorothy Sherman died, 1905-1983, buried in Forester Twp Cemetery (tombstone).
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3. Eliz Mildred Sherman born 1908 in Livingston Twp Otsego Co, parents Merrit Sherman a
mason and Agnes Everett (OTS/BR A-190).
4. Helen M Sherman born 1914 in MI.
5. Sarah B Sherman (Kitcher/Kitchen) born 1916 in MI.
193x. Possible: Sarah Sherman married to Merle Kitcher (SAN/MRx 6-28).
1999. Possible: Sarah B Sherman (Kitchen) age 83 of Cass City MI died Sunday, services will be
at 1pm Friday at Novesta Church of Christ in Cass City, arrangement by Kranz Funeral Home in
Cass City (Bay City Times Mar 3 1999 p2Cc6).
6. Julia A Sherman born 1917 in MI.
7. Nelson Merrit Sherman born 1919 in Cass City MI Tuscola Co.
1947. Nelson a farmer from Cass City Tuscola Co married Helen Genevieve Rutkowsky born
1919, his parents Merrit Sherman and Matilda Steinhoff, witnesses Mrs and Mrs Edgar Sherman
(SAN/MR 6-202).
1981. Possible: Nelson Sherman born 1918; died 1981; lived in Kingston MI Tuscola Co
(LDS/SSD). 1 Child:
1. Joseph M Sherman born 1958; 1978 Joseph a machinist married Joyce A Hodge born 1960
(SAN/MR 21-80).
8. Mary Sherman (Bourdo) was born 1921 in Sanilac Co. 1939 Mary age 18 from Cass City
Tuscola Co, was married at Cass City to Henry Bourdo age 23, born 1916 in Pontiac MI Oakland
Co, lived in Deford MI Tuscola Co, farmer; her parents Merrit (sic) and Matilda Sherman. Witness
was Edgar Sherman from Cass City (TUS/MR 7-132).
9. William Sherman born 1921 in MI. 1941 William a factory worker from Cass City MI Tuscola
Co married at Sandusky MI Sanilac Co to Marie Hunt born 1925, his parents Merrit (sic) Sherman
and Matilda Steinhouse (SAN/MR 6-129).
10. Bruce Robert Sherman born 192x in Cass City MI. 194x Bruce age 18 a truck driver from
Cass City MI Tuscola Co married Patricia Ann Stockwell born 192x, his parents Merrit (sic)
Sherman and Matilda S Stinhous (SAN/MR 6-175). 2 Children:
1. Bruce Robert Sherman Jr born Apr 1949; Nov 1949 Bruce from Decker MI Sanilac Co
died in Evergreen Twp Sanilac Co died, buried in Elkland Cemetery Cass City MI Tuscola Co
(SAN/DR; tombstone; obit, Saginaw News Nov 30 1949 p23).
2. Patricia Ann Sherman born 1953; 1954 Patricia from Cass City Tuscola Co died in
Evergreen Twp Sanilac Co, buried in Elkland Cemetery (SAN/DR; tombstone).
NICHOLES SHERMAN
1822. Nicholes born in Germany (his SAN/MR).
1896. Nicholes a weaver from Fargo MI StClair Co was issued a marriage license to marry Christiana
Stiers born 1826, he married twice before and she once before, his parents Christal Sherman and T
Benhold; no record of the marriage took place (SAN/MR 4-142).
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1898. Nicholes/Nicholas Sherman of Greenwood Twp StClair Co, died at age 78 (STC/DR 3-181;
MI/DRx 22-163; MPHC v29p118 1899).
PETER SCHEUERMAN
1821. Peter born in Baden Germany (history). (Gen Ref: 1834-1984 History Of Sanilac Co, p258).
1848. Peter married Elizabeth Roye born 1822 in Baden Germany (history).
1854. Peter, wife and 4 children immigrated to America on a sailing ship. First lived in Detroit MI
Wayne Co and then settled near Port Austin MI, a blacksmith (history).
1860. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Peter Shirman (sic) age 37, farmer; Elizabeth
Sherman age 30, born 1830 in Baden; children Harriet, Adam, William (p89p925/d650/f636). <read>
1864/65. Peter age 22 (sic) from Port Sanilac MI in Sanilac Co, enlisted in the Civil War at Pontiac MI
in Oakland Co, in Co H 10th Inf (MSS v10p98). Indicated as Co D 10th Inf (history).
1865. Returned from the war and took up farming at Applegate MI Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co (history).
1870. <read>
188x. No record he belonged to the GAR (SA/GARx).
1880. <check soundex and census>
1885. Peter Scheuerman died at age 63, buried in Ridge Cemetery Port Sanilac MI (history; tombstone).
Elizabeth moved to Lexington MI after Peter's death (history). No burial record (SA/GRCx).
1890. <1890/CSS>
1892. Elizabeth Scheuerman age 64 died, buried Ridge Cemetery (history; tombstone). 5 Children:
1-2. Two daughters died on the voyage from Germany (history).
3. Adam Scheuerman born 1853 in Germany (history). 1881 Adam Shirman (sic) farmer from
Sanilac married Jane Daniels born 1858 (SAN/MR 2-121).
4. Johanna Elizabeth Scheuerman born 1853 in Germany (history), aka Harriet Scheuerman
(1860 Census).
5. William Scheuerman born 1857 in MI (1860 Census).
RICHARD WARE7 SHERMAN
American Lineage: Darwin Ware6, John5, Joseph4, John3, Joseph2, & John1.
Preceding English Lineage: John5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
Contributor: mc/el = Elizabeth Lawson, 2162 Jackson, Highland MI 48356.
Contributor: mc/ds = David Sherman, 1251 Malcolm, Waterford MI 48327, 248-363-7039.
Contributor: mc/mf = Meg Fuller, 117 Ward St, Croswell MI 48422, 810-679-3034,
<fullers@triton.net>.
Contributor: mc/rg = Rick Gardner, 38 Wright St PO Box 336, Elkton MI 48731,
<fidlgard@avci.net>.
1794. Jan 24th, Richard Ware born in Arlington VT (mc/ds; 1860 Census). (Gen Ref: NES p105).
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xxxx. Richard married Elvira Cross born 1804 (Andrew's SAN/DR).
xxxx. Richard married Alvire Crass born 182x (mc/ds).
1820. Richard and family lived in NY.
1825/40. Richard and family lived in PA.
1842. Richard and family lived in OH.
1842/50. Richard and family removed to MI (1850 Census).
1850. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Richard age 56, laborer; Elvira age 46, born 1804 in
NY; children Andrew, Angeline, Sarah, Henry, John; Noah Austin age 29 born 1821, farm laborer
(p8/d172/f172; nb/9.39).
1860. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Richard W age 66, born 1794 in VT; Elvira age 56;
children Henry, John; Caroline Trip age 14, born 1856 in IL; John Trip age 12, born 1858 in IL
(p89p925/d646/f632).
1867. Aug 8th, Richard W Sherman age 73 years died in MI, buried in Hoppenworth Cemetery Sanilac
Twp (tombstone; mc/ds; no MI/DRx).
1875. Elvira Sherman age 71 years died, buried in Hoppenworth Cemetery (tombstone; possibly
MI/DRx 1-153). 7 Children:
1. Richard Weir8 Sherman born Aug 16 1820 in NY state (mc/ds; his DR; 1900 Soundex). Called
Richard Sherman Jr (mc/ds).
1841. Jul, Richard married 1st Urania Hoyle born 182x (mc/ds).
1844. March, Urania Sherman died in Luzerne NY (mc/ds).
xxxx. Richard married 2nd Maria Lee (mc/ds) born Oct 12 1820.
1860. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Richard W age 39, farmer; Maria Sherman age
38, born 1842 in NY; children Everert, Edgar, Ezra (p99p935/d732/f716).
1862/65. Richard W from Port Sanilac in Sanilac Co, enlisted in the Civil War at Lexington MI in
Sanilac Co, in Co K 10th Inf (MSSv10p100).
1870. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Weir Sherman age 49, farmer; Maria age 47;
child Edgar (p158/d356/f360).
1871. Fire destroyed the entire village of Richmondville MI in Sanilac Co, except the residence of
R W Sherman. His home became a refuge for over a hundred people for several days (source
unknown).
188x. Possible: Richard was in the H H Nims GAR Post #118 in Lexington MI Sanilac Co,
established 1883, disbanded 1924 (SA/GARx).
1890. Census of Civil War veterans indicated: Richard W in Marion Twp Sanilac Co MI
(1890/CSS; 1890/CSSx sd2ed179). <check unit>
1892. Feb 11th, Maria Sherman age 71 died, wife of Richard W, buried in Forester Twp Cemetery,
Forester MI (tombstone; mc/ds).
1900. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: Richard W age 79; enumerated with his son
George E (Soundex s8).
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xxxx. Richard married 3rd Maria May born 1840 (her SAN/DR).
1900. Census of Lexington MI Sanilac Co indicated: Maria age 59, born 1840 in Canada, lived
alone (Soundex s3).
1903. May 9th, Richard Sherman age 82 a farmer, widower, died in Pontiac MI, parents Richard W
Sherman and Alvina Cross (OAK/DR 3-?; MI/DRx 35-544; mc/ds); Co K 10th MI Inf, buried in
Forester Cemetery Forester Twp Sanilac Co, Richmond MI (SA/GRC; mc/ds).
1910. Census of Lexington MI Sanilac Co MI indicated: Maria age 70, widow, lived alone
(p185/d104/f105).
1919. Dec 25th, Maria Sherman age 79 died at Lexington MI, widow (SAN/DR 4-56). 3 Children:
1. Carrie F9 Sherman born Jul 21 1844; died May 6 1895 (mc/ds).
2. Everard9 Sherman born Feb 11 1849 in MI; died Jan 25 1865 (mc/ds).
3. George Edgar9 Sherman born Oct 5 1854 in Sanilac Co MI (1900 Census; mc/ds).
1860. Called Edgar Sherman (census).
1875. Edgar a lumberman from Richmond MI Sanilac Co married Lottie Matthew born 1854
(SAN/MR 2-57).
1875. Feb 7th, George married at Forester MI Sanilac Co to Charlotte Elizabeth Matthews
born Mar 2 1853 in Canada (mc/ds), her parents Hugh Matthews and Alice Howes (mc/ds;
Cemetery & Death Records West Bloomfield Twp Oakland Co MI, 1989).
1900. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: George E age 45; Lottie age 47, born 1852
in MI, married 25 years; 8 children 6 alive; children Richard, Alice, George, Elbert, Ada,
Imacitia; Richard W age 79, father (p412/d179/f197; Soundex s8).
1924. Mar 25th, Charlotte Elizabeth Sherman died in West Bloomfield Twp Oakland Co,
wife of George E Sherman, 1853-1924, buried in Richmond City Cemetery Macomb Co
(mc/ds; Cemetery & Death Records West Bloomfield Twp Oakland Co MI, 1989).
1945. Mar 30th, George Sherman died in Pontiac MI Oakland Co; buried in Richmond MI
(mc/ds). 8 Children:
1. Richard Lee10 Sherman born Oct 2 1876 in MI; died Apr 5 1944 (mc/ds).
2. Alice Blanch10 Sherman (Bunker) born Aug 2 1878 in MI; married E Bunker born
187x; died Mar 6 1963 (mc/ds).
3. George Mathew10 Sherman born May 8 1881 in Forester MI Sanilac Co (mc/ds; 1910
census).
1902. Dec 31st, George married 1st May Tremper born May 1 1884, parents John W
Tremper and Susan Mariah Orr (mc/ds; children's BR).
1904. George and May lived in Ward 4 Pontiac MI (son Harold's BR).
1906. George and May lived in Pontiac City (son Arnold's BR).
1910. Census of Pontiac MI Oakland Co indicated: George age 28; May age 25; children
Harold, Arnold (e145/p460/d18/f16).
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1914. George a carpenter and wife May lived in Pontiac MI Oakland Co (son George's
BR).
1919. George a carpenter and wife May lived in Kego Harbor MI Oakland Co (son
Stanley's BR).
1920. Census of Oakland Co indicated: George age 38; May age 35; children Harold,
Arnold, Stanley; Susan Temper born 1867 in MI, mother-in-law (soundex e209/4).
1933. Dec 7th, May Sherman died, buried in Pontiac MI Oakland Co (mc/ds).
xxxx. George married 2nd Minnie L Mascott born Apr 27 1885 in Ontario Canada
(mc/ds).
1966. Mar 9th, Minnie Sherman died in Pontiac MI Oakland Co, buried in Pontiac MI
(mc/ds).
1967. Oct 31, George Sherman died in Pontiac MI Oakland Co; buried in Pontiac MI
Oakland Co (mc/ds). 4 Children:
1. Harold11 Sherman was born Mar 20 1904 in Ward 4 Pontiac MI (OAK/BR 5-133).
He married Mildred Ruth Swayze born Nov 8 1906, parents Russell Swayze and
Anna Rohm. Mildred Sherman died Nov 25 1951 in Oakland Co, buried in Ortonville
MI Oakland Co. Harold Sherman died Jul 8 1965 in Pontiac MI, buried in Ortonville
MI Oakland Co; no children (mc/ds). Mildred Ruth Sherman died Nov 25 1951 age
44 and Harold Sherman died Jul 10 1965, buried in lot A415 Ortonville Cemetery
(cemetery records).
2. Arnold11 Sherman was born Nov 23 1906 in Pontiac MI (OAK/BR 5-242). He was
married Jun 21 1929 to Margaret Maria Ody born Apr 17 1907 in London England,
parents Daniel Thomas Ody and Elizabeth Taylor; Arnold Sherman died Feb 27
1985 in Stuart FL Martin Co; buried in Troy MI Oakland Co (mc/ds). 2 Children:
1. Robert Arnold12 Sherman was born May 12 1931 in Pontiac MI Oakland Co
(OAK/BR 10-578); married Feb 8 1952 in Rochester MI Oakland Co to Barbara
Joan Pajares born May 28 1933 in Highland Park Oakland Co, parents Charles
William Pajares and Lottie Marie Phillips (mc/ds). 3 Children:
1. Michael Robert13 Sherman was born Jun 17 1953 in Valdosta GA. He
was married 1st Jan 28 1975 to Melinda Osborne born Oct 17 1956. He was
married 2nd May 17 1986 at Rochester MI Oakland Co to Melissa Jo
Waddell born Sep 21 196x in Cincinnati OH Hamilton Co, hr parents
Donald Edward Waddell and Cornellia VanVorhees Erachell. Michael
Sherman died Sep 3 1977 in Royal Oak MI Oakland Co (mc/ds).
2. Tracy Lynn13 Sherman (Poirier) (Maskill) born Apr 11 1955 in Valdosta
GA. She was married 1st Jul 10 1973 to Stephen Harold Poirier born Sep 1
1951 (mc/ds). She was married 2nd Aug 4 1985 to Denis Stephen Maskill
born Dec 21 1951, parents Donald James Maskill and Margaret June
Turley (mc/ds).
3. Lou Ann13 Sherman (Koloff) Jul 25 1958 in Royal Oak MI Oakland Co;
married Thomas Koloff born 195x (mc/ds).
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2. Richard George12 Sherman born Sep 16 1934 in Pontiac MI Oakland Co;
wife's name Gladys _____ (Sherman) born 194x (mc/ds). 4 Children:
1. Karen13 Sherman born 196x (mc/ds).
2. Laura13 Sherman (Wallace) born 196x; married James Wallace born
196x (mc/ds).
3. Sandra13 Sherman (Latack) born 196x; married Richard Latack born
196x (mc/ds).
4. Steven13 Sherman born 196x (mc/ds); married Oct 2 1993 in East Lansing
MI to Colleen Lynn Barry born 196x.
3. George Mathew11 Sherman Jr born Jun 17 1914 in Pontiac MI (OAK/BR 7-215);
died Jan 18 1914 in Pontiac MI, buried in Oak Hill Cemetery Pontiac MI (OAK/DR 472; MI/DRx Oakland/Pontiac-184; cemetery record; mc/ds).
4. Stanley Charles11 Sherman born Oct 1 1919 in Pontiac MI (OAK/BR 8-268);
married Oct 24 1941 at Walled Lake MI Oakland Co to Marion Lorraine Cooke
born Jul 31 1922 in Cuyahoga Falls OH Summit Co, parents George Cooke and
Charlotte Gleneva Fowles (mc/ds). 5 Children:
1. David George12 Sherman was born Nov 6 1942 in Pontiac MI; married 1st Jun
24 1964 in Amarillo TX Randall Co to Anita Louise Cheves born 195x. She was
married 2nd Jul 24 1976 in Holly MI Oakland Co to Julaine Kay Bendall born
Nov 17 1942, parents Jay Irvin Bendall and Harriette Ellen Hall (mc/ds).
2
Children:
1. David George13 Sherman born Jun 4 1971 in Rogers City MI Presque Isle
Co (mc/ds).
2. Darleen Carol13 Sherman (Stiller) born Feb 8 1978 at K I Sawyer AFB
Marquette MI Marquette Co; married John Edward Stiller Jr born May 5
1977, parents John Edward Stiller Sr and Jeanette Dean (mc/ds). 1 Child:
1. Owen David14 Sherman born Jun 3 1995 in Pontiac MI Oakland Co
(mc/ds).
2. Frederick Mathew12 Sherman was born Dec 8 1943 in Pontiac MI. She was
married Jun 5 1965 in Union Lake MI Oakland Co to Carol Jean Mero born
195x. She married Mar 1 1980 in Camden TN Benton Co to Patricia Ann
Shelley born Aug 11 1949 in Pontiac MI, parents Howard Shelley and Ruth
Charlene Abbott (mc/ds).
2 Children:
1. Jeffrey Mathew13 Sherman born Nov 3 1967 in Pontiac MI Oakland Co
(mc/ds).
2. Billie Ann13 Sherman born Aug 18 1981 in Rochester MI Oakland Co
(mc/ds).
3. Sue Ellen12 Sherman (Holloway) born Feb 2 1948 in Pontiac MI; married Aug
16 1968 in Union Lake MI Oakland Co to Robert George Holloway born Jul 28
1947 in Detroit MI Wayne Co, parents Carleton George Holloway and Irene
Adeline Slater (mc/ds).
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4. Linda May12 Sherman (McMurray) was born Dec 3 1949, in Pontiac MI
Oakland Co. She was married 1st Aug 31 1968 in Union Lake MI Oakland Co to
Grover Johnnie McMurray born Apr 16 1947 in Hendersonville NC Henderson
Co, parents Carvie M McMurray and DeBatus Talley. She was married 2nd Jul
27 1981 in Union Lake MI Oakland Co to Joseph Wells Hadley born Aug 19
1956 in Clare MI Clare Co, parents James Walker Hadley and Anne Hedvic
Eskola.
5. Michele Annete12 Sherman (Roberts) was born Oct 16 1952; married Apr 8
1972 in Union Lake Oakland Co to Matthew Howard Roberts born Aug 12
1953 in Pontiac MI, parents Howard Roberts and Leona Doloras Veatch
(mc/ds).
4. Elbert Edward10 Sherman born Nov 21 1884 in MI (mc/ds); married Nov 12 1913 to
Mary Francis Wallace; Elbert died Jan 2 1954 at Pontiac MI Oakland Co, and buried in
Richmond MI Macomb Co (mc/ds).
5. Frances Charles10 Sherman born Mar 17 1887; died Dec 6 1898; buried in Richmond
MI Macomb Co (mc/ds).
6. Ada Marie10 Sherman (Watson) born Dec 12 1889 in MI; married Feb 22 1922 to
Glenn Watson born 188x (mc/ds).
7. Maud10 Sherman born Nov 1 1891 (mc/ds).
8. Juaneita C10 Sherman (Simmons) born Feb 10 1894 in MI; married Sep 27 1920 to
Webster A Simmons; died Jan 28 1984, buried in Clarkson MI Oakland Co (mc/ds).
9. Alta10 Sherman born Jul 12 1895; died Dec 1 1898, buried in Richmond MI Macomb
Co (mc/ds).
4. Ezra9 Sherman born Apr 7 1858; died Dec 24 1866 (mc/ds).
Note: Tombstone reads "Sons of Richard and Maria Sherman," rest of tombstone unreadable,
possible markers for Everard and Ezra above, buried in Hoppenworth Cemetery Sanilac Twp
(tombstone).
2. Andrew S8 Sherman born 1825 in PA.
1862/65. Andrew age 36 born 1826, enlisted in the Civil War in Co K 10th Inf at Lexington MI in
Sanilac Co (MSS v10p100).
1866. A S Sherman from Sanilac Twp married Elizabeth J Rich born 1839, witness R W Sherman
(SAN/MR 1-265).
1870. Census of Marion Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Andrew age 45, keeping boarders; Elizabeth
age 32 born 1838 in England; children Lalina, Emma William, Alice (p111/d84/f80).
1876. Richard and Elizabeth lived in Lexington Twn/Twp (Alice's DR).
188x. No record he belonged to the GAR (SA/GARx).
1880. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Andrew age 50, born 1830 in PA; Jane Sherman
age 40, born 1840 in England, wife; children Richard, Carrie, Myrtle (Soundex s13).
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1892. Jane Sherman age 55 years died, wife of A S Sherman, buried in Hoppenworth Cemetery
Sanilac Twp (tombstone; no MI/DRx). Also, marker in son Henry's lot in Ridge Cemetery indicates
"mother" 1836-1893 (tombstone).
1900. Census of Washington Twp Sanilac Co MI indicated: Andrew, farmer, widower, Angeline
Austin age 68, sister (p333/d277/f281; nb/7.11).
1901. Andrew Sherman age 76 died at Washington Twp, widower, farmer, buried in Hoppenworth
(Pine Hill) Cemetery (SAN/DR 2-213; MI/DRx 32-640; tombstone; SA/GRCx). Also, marker in
son Henry's lot in Ridge Cemetery indicates "father" 1828-1901 (tombstone). 7 Children:
1. Lalina9 (uc) Sherman born 1860 in Canada.
2. Emma9 Sherman born 1862 in Canada.
3. William9 Sherman born 1866 in MI.
4. Alice9 Sherman born 1869 at Foster MI [Ogemaw Co], died 1876 at Sanilac Twn/Twp,
buried in Hoppenworth Cemetery Sanilac Twp (SAN/DR 1-55; MI/DRx1-102 or 2-255;
(tombstone).
5. Richard9 Sherman born 1871 in MI.
6. Carrie9 Sherman (Corbeshley) born 1873 in MI. Possible: 189x Carrie R married Fred
Corbeshley born 187x (SAN/MR 4-183).
7. Myrtle9 Sherman born 1878 in MI. Myrtie age 7 died 1886 at Washington Twp (SAN/DR
1-141; no MI/DRx).
3. Joel C8 Sherman born 1828 in PA (1860 Census).
1850. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Joel age 22, born 1838 in PA, laborer; Adaline
Sherman age 18, born 1832 in NY [probable sister Angeline] (p8/d171/f171; nb/9.39).
1854. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Joel (LDS/AISx).
1854. Joel from Sanilac Twp married Lois Ragan born 1837 (SAN/MR 1-44; mc/el).
1860. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Joel C age 32, farmer; Louisa (sic) age 24;
children <read at Saginaw>
1870. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Joel age 42, farmer; Lois age 28; children
Rogers, Henrietta, Henry, Lydia (p134/d14/f14).
1880. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Joel age 52; Louisa (sic) age 44, born 1836 in
Canada; children Harry, Lydia, Alvira, Louisa, Joel (Soundex s20).
1893. Lois Sherman died at Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co, married (SAN/DR 2-86; MI/DRx 3-141).
1900. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Joel age 72; enumerated with his son Joel
(Soundex s2).
1901. Joel Sherman age 73 died at Sanilac Twp, widowed, farmer (SAN/DR 2-233; MI/DRx 31613). 7 children:
1. Roger9 Sherman born 1852 in MI.
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1871. Roger a farmer from Sanilac Twp married 1st Eva J Thatin born 1855 in Canada,
witness John S Sherman (SAN/MR 2-29).
1876. Eva J Sherman died, buried in Port Sanilac Cemetery (burial record; no MI/DRx).
1879. Rodger (sic) a farmer from Lexington MI Sanilac Co married 2nd Mary Ann Patterson
Blakeman born 1847 (SAN/MR 2-102).
1880. Census of Worth Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Roger age 28, born 1852 in MI; Mary A age
33, born 1847 in Canada; children Elma, Freeman, Alice, Lillie (Soundex s9)
1887. Possible: Mariah Sherman aka Mariah Blakeman, born 1847 in Ontario, married at Attic
MI Lapeer Co to Waverly S Kelly born 184x, both from Lapeer MI (LAP/MR 3-282). 4
Children:
1. Elma10 Sherman born 1867 in MI.
2. Freeman10 Sherman born 1869 in MI.
3. Alice M10 Sherman born 1872 in MI.
4. Lillie E10 Sherman born 1875 in MI.
2. Henietta or Hannah9 Sherman born 1856 in MI.
3. Francis H9 Sherman born 1858 in MI. Also called Henry Sherman and Harry Sherman.
1879. Harry a Justice of the Peace performed the marriage ceremony for his brother Joel (Joel's
SAN/MR).
1880. Francis H a school teacher from Sanilac Twp married Dora A Cameron born 1860
(SAN/MR 2-108). Shown as Harry Sherman and Eudora A Cameron (Cameron Bible, 1959
MI DAR Record, p15).
1889. Endore A Sherman died at Watertown Twp Sanilac Co (SAN/DR 2-78; MI/DRx 3144). 1889 Dora A Sherman died, 1860-1889, wife of Henry, buried in Greenwood Cemetery.
1889. Harry was County Clerk in Sanilac Co (MM v1889p362).
1890. Harry a county clerk from Sanilac Twp married Laura [L] Denis (uc) born 1864, his
parents Joel C Sherman and Lois Ragui (sic) (SAN/MR 4-43).
1891. Harry was County Clerk of Sanilac Co (MM v1891p311).
1896. Harry Sherman a farmer, died at Watertown Twp Sanilac Co, 1858-1896, buried in
Greenwood Cemetery Sandusky MI Sanilac Co (SAN/DR 2-125; tombstone; MI/DRx 3-139).
1900. Census of Sanilac Center MI Watertown Township Sanilac Co indicated: Laura L age 36,
widow, 3 children 3 alive, milliner; children Nina, Ela (sic), Dora (e139/p340/d68/f69;
nb/7.11).
1910. Census of Sandusky MI Sanilac Co indicated: Laura age 46, born 1864 in MI and parents
born in NY, dress maker, widow (uc), no children, daughter; enumerated with George Denis
age 80 born 1830, widowed (uc) (e156/s2/d44/f45).
1914. Laura Sherman died, 1868-1914, buried in Greenwood Cemetery (tombstone; MI/DRx
Sanilac/Sandusky-13). 4 Children:
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1. Frank10 Sherman born 1881, died 1885, buried in Greenwood Cemetery, parents Harry
and Dora Sherman from Marion Twp (SAN/DR 1-160; MI/DRx3-104; tombstone).
2. Nina10 Sherman (Hubbell) born 1884 in MI. 190x Nina married Ira H Hubbell born
1879 (SAN/MR 4-326). 1910 Census of Applegate MI Washington Twp Sanilac Co
indicated: Ira Hubbell age 31, born 1879 in MI; Nina Hubbell age 26, born 1884 in MI,
married 4 years, 2 children 1 alive; Nellie Sherman, sister-in-law (e155/s12/d255/f263).
3. Nellie10 Sherman born 1886 in MI. 1910 she lived with her sister Nina, single, dress
maker (Census).
4. Dora10 Sherman born 1889, died 1900 at Sanilac Centre MI, parents Harry (deceased)
and Dora Sherman born 1864 (SAN/DR 2-199; MI/DRx 23-412); buried in Greenwood
and StJoseph's Cemetery Sandusky MI (tombstone).
4. Lydia9 Sherman born 1861 in MI.
5. Alvira9 Sherman born 1870 in MI.
6. Louisa9 Sherman born 1874 in MI.
7. Joel C9 Sherman age born 1876 in MI.
1896. Joel C a farmer from Sanilac Twp married Fanny Hobson born 1879, his parents Joel C
Sherman and Lois Ragan, witness Laura Sherman (SAN/MR 4-140).
1900. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Joel age 24; Fanny age 20, born 1879 in MI
Soundex s2).
1910. Census of Sanilac Co indicated: Joel C age 34; Fannie age 30; child Irene (Soundex
e153/f307).
1920. Census of Sanilac Co indicated: Joel age 43; Fannie age 40; children Irene, Madeline
(Soundex e163/p2).
1941. Joel Sherman age 65 died at Sanilac Twp, farmer, married (Fannie), informant Mrs J
Sherman from Applegate MI, buried in Washington Cemetery Carsonville MI Sanilac Co
(SAN/DR; tombstone).
1977. Fannie Sherman died, 1879-1977, buried in Washington Cemetery (tombstone). 2
Children:
1. Irene M10 Sherman born 1904 in MI.
2. Madeline10 Sherman born 1917 in MI.
4. Angeline8 Sherman (Austin) born 1831 in PA.
1850. Census of Port Huron MI StClair Co indicated: Angeline age 19, born 1831 in PA, servant;
lived with the John Howard and Harriet Howard family (p384/d140).
1852. Angeline married Noah Austin born 1821 (SAN/MR 1-20).
1854. Census of Port Huron MI StClair Co indicated: Angeline (LDS/AISx).
1900. Census of Washington Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Angeline Austin age 68, enumerated with
her brother Andrew (p333/d277/f281).
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5. Sarah8 Sherman (Bunker) (Cook) born 1834 in PA.
1852. Sarah married 1st Cyrene Bunker born 1828, witness Augustus Sherman (SAN/MR 1-27).
Shown as Cynreno Bunker (mc/mf).
1864. Sarah married 2nd Thomas Cook born 1841, witness R W Sherman (SAN/MR 1-92).4
Children:
1. Joel C9 Sherman born 1856 (mc/mf).
2. Oscar9 Sherman born 1858 (mc/mf).
3. Elizabeth9 Sherman born 1868 (mc/mf).
4. Ozra9 (?) Sherman born 187x (mc/mf).
6. Henry H8 Sherman born 1840 in PA.
1860. Henry a laborer, lived at home (census). 1880 Census of Rose Twp Sanilac Co indicated:
Henry age 40; Carrie Sherman age 29, born 1851 in Canada, wife; children Elmira, John, Henry,
Frank (Soundex s49).
1860. Aug 28th, Henry H from Sanilac Twp married Mary A Boomer born 1845, witness R W
Sherman of Sanilac Twp (SAN/MR 1-117).
1866. Henry H of Forrester born 1842, married Caroline Frances Rich born 1850, witness Andrew
& Elizabeth Jane Sherman (SAN/MR).
1870. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Henry age 30 farmer; Carrie age 19; children
Ella, Elvira; Jacob Crop born 1848 in IL; Angeline Crop born 1854 in IL; Elvira Crop born 1804
in NY (p157/d346/f350).
1884. Henry age 44 died at Sanilac Twp, farmer, (SAN/DR; no MI/DRx). Possible: buried in Ridge
Cemetery (tombstone). 5 Children:
1. Emma9 Sherman born 1862 in MI.
2. Elvira9 Sherman born 1867 in MI.
3. John S9 Sherman born 1871 in MI.
4. Henry9 Sherman born 1873 in MI.
5. Frank9 Sherman born 1876 in MI.
7. John Sacket8 Sherman born 1842 in OH.
1860. John age 18 lived at home, born 1842 in PA (Census).
1860. Sackett Sherman witness to a marriage (SAN/MR).
1864. John S from Sanilac Twp married Mary Ann Cook born 1847, witness R W Sherman
(SAN/MR 1-206).
1875. John S from Sanilac Twp, born in OH, married Hattie Sticker Parley born 1850 in OH
(SAN/MR 2-58).
1880. Census of Forest Twp Sanilac Co indicated: John S age 37, Hattie age 29; Annie Sticker age
10, born 1870 in MI, step-daughter; John Henry Sticker age 8, born 1873 in MI, step-son
(Soundex s21).
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1900. Census of Washington Twp Sanilac Co indicated: John age 58, general merchant; Hattie age
50, born 1849 in OH, married 26 years, 2 children 2 alive; Ethel Sherman age 11, born 1888 in MI,
niece (p333/d279/f283; 1900 Soundex s13; nb/7.11).
1901. John S Sherman had a general store in Applegate MI Sanilac Co (MI Gazetter, 1901).
1910. Census of Applegate MI Sanilac Co indicated: John S age 68; Hattie age 62 (Soundex
e155/f257).
1918. John Sacket Sherman age 76, born in OH, died at Applegate MI Washington Twp Sanilac Co;
married, retired (SAN/DR 4-40). J S Sherman died, 1842-1819, buried in the Sticker plot in
Washington Cemetery Applegate MI (tombstone).
1920. Census of Applegate MI Sanilac Co indicated: Mrs Hattie age 71, lived alone (Soundex
e165/p15).
1931. Harriet Sherman died, 1849-1931, buried in Washington Cemetery in the Sticker plot
(tombstone). 2 Step-children shown above in 1880 census.
RICHARD ALFRED SHERMAN
1830. Richard born 1830 in England, parents born in England (1910 Census). Father was James
Sherman and mother unknown (Richard's DR). (Gen Ref: not in SD).
1859. Alfred [Richard] settled in Sanilac Co (1906 Atlas of Sanilac Co).
1860. Richard and Elizanna (sic) immigrated (1910 Census).
1861/65. Richard age 28 from Sanilac Co born 1833, enlisted in the Civil War at Worth Twp Sanilac Co
in Co D 10th Inf (MSS v10p100).
xxxx. Alfred [Richard] married Miss L Utley born (1906 Atlas of Sanilac Co). [It could be assumed
Alfred and Richard Sherman are the same person, and that Alfred was probably his middle name]
1861/65. Alfred [Richard] served in the Civil War (1906 Atlas of Sanilac Co).
1865. Richard from Worth Twp married Lizana Utley (SAN/MR 1-232); Elizana Utley born 1848 (MI
LIB Pioneer Record v19 p1856).
1868. Richard filed for citizenship (SAN/NR B-346; SA/CoNB). Richard was naturalized (1910 census).
1870. Census of Worth Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Richard age 40, farmer; Eliza Sherman age 23;
children James, Ann, Julia, Asenath (p188/d139/f141).
1880. Census of Worth Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Richard age 45, born 1835 in England; Lizana age
32, born 1848 in Canada; children James, Ann, Julia, Seneth, Richard, Alfred, Annis (Soundex s6).
188x. Richard was a member of the H H Nims GAR Post #118 established 1883 in Lexington MI
Sanilac Co, disbanded 1911 (GAR/P).
1890. Richard Sherman a Civil War veteran lived in Worth Twp Sanilac Co 1890/CSSx sd2ed188).
1894. Richard from Worth Twp Sanilac Co, was a Civil War veteran (1894/CSS).
1900. Census of Worth Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Richard age 67; Lizana age 52; children Richard,
Alfred, Anna, Laura (Soundex s71).
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1906. Alfred [Richard] a farmer in Sec 12 Worth Twp Sanilac Co, PO Lexington MI, proprietor of
Lakeside Farm, 8 children. [possible brother is Richard born 1830 this Co, or this could be Richard
using his middle name](1906 Atlas of Sanilac Co)
191x. Richard lived in Sanilac Co (MSS v10p100).
1910. Census of Worth Twp Sanilac Co MI indicated: Richard, born 1830, farmer; Elizanna age 62,
born 1848 in Canada, 12 children 7 alive; children Richard, Laura (p78/d69/f71; nb/7.10).
1914. Richard Sherman Sr age 83 died in Worth Twp, married, farmer; buried in Croswell Cemetery
(SAN/DR 3-111; tombstone; no MI/DRx).
1917. Lizana/Elizana Sherman died, 1849-1917, buried in Croswell Cemetery (tombstone).
12 Children:
1. James Sherman born 1867 in Canada.
1893. James a farmer from Lexington MI Sanilac Co married Bertha Mae Foley born 1866
(SAN/MR 4-100); James married 1896 to Bertha Mabel Foley born 1871 in Harmony Ontario; she
married 2nd 1918 to Abner Jackson born 187x (MI LIB Pioneer Record v___ p1161).
1900. Census of Worth Twp Sanilac Co MI indicated: James age 33, born 1866 in MI, farmer;
Bertha M age 29, born 1871 in Canada, parents born in Canada; Homer Long age 17, born 1882 in
MI, son (p371/d227/f233; 1900 Soundex s10; nb/7.11). <read census>
1910. Census of Croswell MI Lexington Twp Sanilac Co indicated Bertha age 39, born 1871 in
Canada, widow, head of household, own income. Winnifred Sherman age 36, born 1874 in
Canada, single, sister; William Foley age 36 born 1874, brother, single; Cynthia Vanhoven age 26
born 1884, married 7 years, 1 child 1 alive, sister; Ruth Vanhoven age 6 born 1904, niece; plus 3
boarders (e132p69/d301/f306).
2. Ann Sherman born 1868 in Canada.
3. Julia Sherman born 1869 in Canada.
4. Asenath or Seneth Sherman (Kellar) born 1871 in Canada. 190x married Harry William
Kellar born 187x (SAN/MR 4-225).
5. Richard J Sherman Jr born 1873 in MI.
1910. Richard single and lived at home (Census).
1916. Richard a farmer from Worth Twp married 1st Florence May Stanley born 1895
(SAN/MR 5-166).
1920. Census of Sanilac Co indicated: Richard age 46; Florence age 24; children Ethel, Anna; 1
boarder (Soundex e168/p2).
1921. Florence May Sherman died, buried in Croswell Cemetery (SAN/DR 4-93; tombstone).
1923. Richard a farmer from Admore MI Sanilac Co married 2nd Elizabeth Utley born 1880 in
Canada (SAN/MR 6-129); aka Elizabeth Eakett (her SAN/DR).
1947. Richard Sherman from Lexington MI Sanilac Co died in Port Huron MI StClair Co,
farmer, informant Mrs Richard J Sherman, buried in Croswell Cemetery (STC/DR; tombstone).
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1957. Elizabeth Sherman from Lexington MI died in StClair Co, widow, buried in Croswell
Cemetery (STC/DR). Elizabeth, 1880-1976, buried in Croswell Cemetery (tombstone). 3
Children:
1. Ethel Sherman born 1918 in MI.
2. Anna Sherman born 1919 in MI.
3. Richard S Sherman born 1920 in Croswell MI Sanilac Co; 1947 Richard a field man
for Stokelys married Marjorie Wilson born 1925 (SAN/MR 6-208).
6. Alfred Sherman born 1874 in MI.
1908. Alfred a farmer from Worth Twp married Anna Beula Fockler born 1879 (SAN/MR 5-28).
1910. Census of Sanilac Co indicated: Alfred age 31, born 1879 in MI; Anna B age 31, born 1879
in MI; child Wesly (Soundex e158/f97).
1920. Census of Sanilac Co indicated: Alfred age 45, Anna age 40; children Wesley, Orliff, Carlton
(Soundex e168p2).
1946. Ann B Sherman age 67 died at Croswell MI, married (Alfred), buried Croswell Cemetery
(SAN/DR; tombstone; obit at Sanilac Library).
1857. Alfred Sherman age 83 from Applegate MI died at Deckerville MI, widowed, retired farmer,
buried in Croswell Cemetery (SAN/DR; tombstone). 3 Children:
1. Orliff Sherman born 1908 (Anna's obit).
1. Possible child: Orliff Edward Sherman born 1935 (SAN/BRx 1935).
2. Wesley John Sherman born 1910 in MI (1910 Census). 1957 Wesley John a laborer
married Jean Elizabeth Hall born 1924; John J, 1910-xxxx, has tombstone in the Croswell
Cemetery (SAN/MR 7-5422; tombstone). Wesley died 1982, lived in Lexington MI Sanilac Co
(LDS/SSD). Jean E, 1923-1974, buried in Croswell Cemetery (tombstone).
3. Carlton Sherman born 1915 (Anna's obit).
1. Marion Elane Sherman born 1938 (SAN/BRx).
2. Beverly Ann Sherman born 1942 (SAN/BRx).
7. Winnifred Sherman born 1874 in Canada. 1910 Census of Croswell MI Lexington Twp Sanilac
Co indicated: Winnifred age 36, single; enumerated with her brother James (e132p69/d301/f306).
8. Annis Sherman (Foley) born 1878 in MI. 1907 married Leo Ormiston Foley born 1881
(SAN/MR 4-314; MI LIB Pioneer Records v___ p1161).
9. Unnamed Sherman stillborn 1879 at Worth Twn/Twp, parents Richard and Eliza Ann Sherman
(SAN/DR 1-80).
10. Laura Sherman born 1882 in MI. Single and lived at home in 1910.
11. Cynthia Sherman (Vanhoven) born 1884. 1910 Census of Croswell MI Lexington Twp
Sanilac Co indicated: Cynthia Vanhoven age 26 married 7 years, 1 child 1 alive; Ruth Vanhoven
age 6 born 1904, daughter; enumerated with her brother James (e132p69/d301/f306).
12. Unknown Sherman (1910 Census).
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ROSALIE ISREAL SHERMAN
1837. Rosalie born in PA (1900 Census; tombstone).
1900. Census of Carsonville MI Bridgehampton Twp Sanilac Co MI indicated: Rosalie, age 59, head of
household, divorced, 1 child 1 alive, lived alone (p37/d272/f276; nb/7.10).
1910. Census of Redford MI Wayne Co indicated: Rosalie age 69, born 1841 in PA, lived alone
(Soundex e303/f52).
1915. Rosalie Isreal Sherman died, 1837-1915, buried in Washington Cemetery Applegate MI Sanilac
Co (tombstone).
THIR SHERMAN
1825. Thir born in NY, parents born in NY (1880 Census).
1880. Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Thir age 55, farmer; Mana Sherman age 50, born
1830 in NY; child Edgar and family (e342/s50/d460/f463). 1 Child:
1. Edgar Sherman born 1857 in MI. 1880 Census of Sanilac Twp Sanilac Co indicated: Edgar age
23, no occupation given; Charlotte Sherman age 22, born 1858 in Canada; children Lee, Poppie
(e342/s50/d460/f463). 2 Children:
1. Lee Sherman (male) born 1875 in MI.
2. Poppie Sherman (female) born 1878 in "not clear".
UNCOLLATED (Sherman Given Names):
NAME & EVENT
Aaron Patrick Sherman born 1966
Adeline C Sherman to William S Scott married 192x
Amelia Rose Schuman born 1961
Ann Sherman to William H Tool, married date unknown
Bella H Sherman to Alander Cochrane married 188x
Bertha Marie Sherman naturalization records in Saginaw Co, v99p123
Billie Sharon Sherman born 1936
Carla Mae Sherman born 1963
Carla Mae Sherman to Thomas Allen Sontag, married date unknown
Caroline Sherman to William H Pickard married 185x
Charles David Sherman born 1964
Christie Schuman born 1935
Dave Schuman born 1936
David Eugene Sherman born 1942
David Eugene Sherman military discharge, date unknown
Delmar Jay Sherman born 1942
Delmar Jay Sherman military discharge, date unknown
Donna L Sherman to David M Holtslander, married date unknown
Donna Lee Sherman born 1962
Edna Schuman born 1934
REFERENCE
SAN/BRx
SAN/MRx 5-246
SAN/BRx
SAN/MRx 9-6772
SAN/MRx 2-162
SA/CoNB
SAN/BRx
SAN/BRx
SAN/MRx 33-134
SAN/MRx 1-92
SAN/BRx
SAN/BRx
SAN/BRx
SAN/BRx
SAN/VRx 12-150
SAN/BRx
SAN/VRx 11-197
SAN/MRx 24-9
SAN/BRx
SAN/BRx
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Edward Sherman. George A Sherman from Lexington MI, born 1900 in MI,
died 1979 in Port Huron MI StClair Co, retired upholsterer, wife Muriel
Gauthier born 190x, no military service, parents Edward and Nettie Sherman,
buried in Woodlawn Cemetery Detroit MI Wayne Co
Elaine Sherman to Louis A Jones, married date unknown
Elena Sherman age 68, born 1852 in Ontario, died 1917 at Worth Twp Sanilac
Co, married, parents John Wiley and Hannah Ruse
Eliza Sherman to Pansom Henkson married 186x
Ella Schuman born 1934
Ellen Sherman to Merrick Nichol married 190x
Emma Jean Schuman born 1940
Ester Ruth Schuman born 1938
Ethel Jane Sherman to Grant Collins Scott married 1947
George A Sherman from Lexington MI, born 1900 in MI, died 1979 in Port
Huron MI StClair Co, retired upholsterer, wife Muriel Gauthier born 190x, no
military service, parents Edward and Nettie Sherman, buried in Woodlawn
Cemetery Detroit MI Wayne Co
George C Schumann filed 1922 for citizenship
James Clifford Sherman born 1964
James Clifford Sherman military discharge, date unknown
Joseph Sherman naturalization records in Saginaw Co, v6p295
Judith Lee Sherman to Robert Kotsch, married date unknown
Judy Ann Sherman born 1962
Judy Ann Sherman military discharge, date unknown
Julia Sherman to Russell Hayward married 193x
Kristie Lee Sherman born 1951
Larry James Sherman born 1967
Loe Sherman to Wm H Elliot married 189x
Lydia Ruth Schuman born 1958
Lydia Sherman to William John Schottet married 188x
Madelin Sherman to Fred H Monzo married 1941
Marjorie Ann Sherman born 1937
Marjorie Ann Sherman to Eldon Lee Marshall, married date unknown
Martha S Sherman (Moses) to Alexander Stephens married 189x
Mary Sherman to Samuel Kirk married 189x
Michael J Sherman, 1959-1987, buried in Omard Cemetery Flynn Twp
Sanilac Co (tombstone); Michael J Sherman born Oct 29 1959, died Feb 27
1987
Nettie Sherman. George A Sherman from Lexington MI, born 1900 in MI,
died 1979 in Port Huron MI StClair Co, retired upholsterer, wife Muriel
Gauthier born 190x, no military service, parents Edward and Nettie Sherman,
buried in Woodlawn Cemetery Detroit MI Wayne Co
Onnella Sherman born 1935
Onnellee Sherman to Russell Edward Whitmore married date unknown
Ora Edward Sherman born 1938
STC/DR
SAN/MRx 7-5241
SAN/DR 4-17
SAN/MRx 2-4
SAN/BRx
SAN/MRx 5-33
SAN/BRx
SAN/BRx
SAN/MRx 6-197
STC/DR
SAN/NR
SAN/BRx
SAN/VRx 14-367
SA/CoNB
SAN/MRx 8-6148
SAN/BRx
SAN/VRx 14-382
SAN/MRx 6-19
SAN/BRx
SAN/BRx
SAN/MRx 4-125
SAN/BRx
SAN/MRx 2-110
SAN/MRx 6-127
SAN/BRx
SAN/MRx 6-314
AN/MRx 4-125
SAN/MRx 4-69
obit, The [Isabella
Co] Morning Sun
Mar 2 1987 p2c1&2
STC/DR
SAN/BRx
SAN/MRx 6-308
SAN/BRx
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Ora Edward Sherman military discharge, date unknown
Pauline Jean Sherman born 1964
Pauline Jean Sherman to Dwight David Vanderlip, married date unknown
Rhoda Arlene Sherman born 1970
Rhonda Arlene Sherman to Jeffery Allan Sheldon, married date unknown
Richard S Sherman military discharge, date unknown
Roderick Sherman of Croswell MI Sanilac Co was on the MI Board of
Pharmacy, term expires Dec 31 1963
Ryan Edward Sherman born 1966
Sharon Louise Sherman born 1945
Sharon Louise Sherman to Ralph Henry Gebhardt, married date unknown
Stacey Allen Sherman born 1972
Stanley Sherman naturalization records in Saginaw Co, v18p402
Susan Kay Sherman to Gary Marvin Hoist, married date unknown
Susanne Marie Sherman to Mark Edward Peplinski, married date unknown
Sylvia Schumann filed 1927 for citizenship
Tammy Eileen Sherman born 1970
Vina E Sherman to Harry R Rice married 188x
W H Sherman, 1903-1903, buried in Downing Cemetery Sanilac Co
William Schuman military discharge, date unknown
Wm C Sherman
SAN/VRx 11-82
SAN/BRx
SAN/MRx 28-174
SAN/BRx
SAN/MRx 39-122
SAN/VRx 4-194
MM v1959p261
SAN/BRx
SAN/BRx
SAN/MRx 15-274
SAN/BRx
SA/CoNB
SAN/MRx 17-287
SAN/MRx 32-20
SAN/NR
SAN/BRx
SAN/MRx 4-23
tombstone
SAN/VRx 11-54
shown in the Portrait
& Biographical
Album of Sanilac
Co, 1884, p348
UNCOLLATED (Allied Surnames):
NAME & EVENT
Cochrane, Alander. Bella H Sherman to Alander Cochrane married 188x
Elliot, Wm H. Loe Sherman to Wm H Elliot married 189x
Gauthier, Muriel. George A Sherman from Lexington MI, born 1900 in MI,
died 1979 in Port Huron MI StClair Co, retired upholsterer, wife Muriel
Gauthier born 190x, no military service, parents Edward and Nettie Sherman,
buried in Woodlawn Cemetery Detroit MI Wayne Co
Gebhardt, Robert. Sharon Louise Sherman to Ralph Henry Gebhardt, married
date unknown
Hayward, Russell. Julia Sherman to Russell Hayward married 193x
Henkson, Pansom. Eliza Sherman to Pansom Henkson married 186x
Hoist, Gary Marvin. Susan Kay Sherman to Gary Marvin Hoist, married date
unknown
Holtslander, David M. Donna L Sherman to David M Holtslander, married
date unknown
Jones, Louis A.Elaine Sherman to Louis A Jones, married date unknown
Kirk, Samuel. Mary Sherman to Samuel Kirk married 189x
Kotsch, Robert.. Judith Lee Sherman to Robert Kotsch, married date unknown
REFERENCE
SAN/MRx 2-162
SAN/MRx 4-125
STC/DR
SAN/MRx 15-274
SAN/MRx 6-19
SAN/MRx 2-4
SAN/MRx 17-287
SAN/MRx 24-9
SAN/MRx 7-5241
SAN/MRx 4-69
SAN/MRx 8-6148
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Marshall, Eldon Lee. Marjorie Ann Sherman to Eldon Lee Marshall, married
date unknown
Monzo, Fred H. Madelin Sherman to Fred H Monzo married 1941
Moses, Martha S. Martha S Sherman (Moses) to Alexander Stephens married
189x
Nichol, Merrick. Ellen Sherman to Merrick Nichol married 190x
Peplinski, Mark Edward. Susanne Marie Sherman to Mark Edward Peplinski,
married date unknown
Pickard, William H. Caroline Sherman to William H Pickard married 185x
Rice, Harry R. Vina E Sherman to Harry R Rice married 188x
Schottet, William John. Lydia Sherman to William John Schottet married
188x
Scott, Grant Collins. Ethel Jane Sherman to Grant Collins Scott married 1947
Scott, William S. Adeline C Sherman to William S Scott married 192x
Sheldon, Jeffery Allan. Rhonda Arlene Sherman to Jeffery Allan Sheldon,
married date unknown
Sontag, Thomas Allen. Carla Mae Sherman to Thomas Allen Sontag, married
date unknown
Stephens, Alexander. Martha S Sherman (Moses) to Alexander Stephens
married 189x
Tool, William H. Ann Sherman to William H Tool, married date unknown
Vanderlip, Dwight David. Pauline Jean Sherman to Dwight David Vanderlip,
married date unknown
Whitmore, Russell Edward. Onnellee Sherman to Russell Edward Whitmore
married date unknown
SAN/MRx 6-314
SAN/MRx 6-127
AN/MRx 4-125
SAN/MRx 5-33
SAN/MRx 32-20
SAN/MRx 1-92
SAN/MRx 4-23
SAN/MRx 2-110
SAN/MRx 6-197
SAN/MRx 5-246
SAN/MRx 39-122
SAN/MRx 33-134
AN/MRx 4-125
SAN/MRx 9-6772
SAN/MRx 28-174
SAN/MRx 6-308