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ANNIE SHERMAN
1883. Annie born (1900 Soundex).
1900. Census of Adrian Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Annie age 17, inmate of the State Industrial School
for Girls (Soundex s3).
DAVID B7 SHERMAN
American Lineage: David6, Humphrey5, David4, Ebenezer3, Samuel2, & Philip1.
Preceding English Lineage: Samuel6E, Henry5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
Brother: Levi is in Lenawee Co and brother Nelson is in Barry Co.
1820. David B born (obit). Parents were David and Chloe Sherman; Levi's father David died 1836 in
Riga Monroe Co NY (NES p400; FDS 4028).
1936. David mentioned in his father's Will (Monroe Co NY Wills).
1852. David B went to CA by the overland route (obit).
1876. David B died in Franklin CA (obit, a Hudson MI Newspaper Mar 31 1876).
EDDIE W SCHEERMAN
1860. Eddie W born in MI (1910 Soundex).
1910. Census of Lenawee Co indicated: Eddie W age 50; Margaret Scheerman age 69, born 1841 in
MI, mother (Soundex e60/f119).
Note. The following four persons are possible family, and are buried in the Blissfield Pleasant View
Cemetery (tombstone):

Elsie Sherman, wife of Edward. Possible: Elsie died 1942 (LEN/DR F-249).

Agnes Sherman wife of Edward W. Possible: Agnes died 1940 (LEN/DR F-165).
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"Baby" Sherman, son of A and E [Agnes and Edward].
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Edward W Sherman. Possible: Warren Edward Sherman born 1899 (LEN/BR AA-109 and E-301).
Possible: Edward Warren died 1953 (LEN/DR G-242).
ELECTA6 SHERMAN (Loomis)
American Lineage: Timothy5, Joel4, Job3, Benjamin2, & Samuel1.
Preceding English Lineage: Edmund6E, Edmund5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
Brother: Heman Sherman born 1889 is show in Branch Co.
1787. Electra born in Lanesborough MA, parents Timothy Sherman born 1759 and Polly Curtis born
176x (1880 Hist & Bio Record Lenawee Co p123; NES p204; SD p642, p2492.
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1803. Electa married Daniel Loomis born 178x (1880 Hist & Bio Record Lenawee Co p123; SD p642;
NES p204).
1863. Electra died (SD p642, NES p204).
ELISHA JAMES7 SHERMAN
American Lineage: Aaron6, Ebenezer5, Elisha4, Ebenezer3, William2, & William1 (Of Marshfield MA).
1813. 4th month 16th day, Elisha born in Marshfield MA (DWS p324; SD p663, Vital Records of
Marshfield MA, by Robert M Sherman and Ruth Wilder Sherman, Warwick RI 1970). (Gen Ref: DWS
p324/25; NES p36; FDS 3681; SD p663).
1841. Elisha married in Friends Meeting House at Pembroke MA to Sarah Gifford Little born 1819
(SD p663, Vital Records of Pembroke MA, by New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston MA
1911).
1846. Elisha and Sarah possibly lived in Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co (DWS p324).
1846. Apr 9th, Elisha Sherman and wife Sarah G and minor daughter Edy R received in the Quaker
Church at the Adrian Monthly Meeting Lenawee Co MI, on certificate from Salem Monthly Meeting
held at Lynn MA (MiQ p271).
18xx. Elisha was a merchant in Tecumseh MI.
1849. 4th month 1st day, Elisha died at Tecumseh MI (MiQ p271; NES p36) or died at Marshfield MA
(DWS p324). Elisha J buried in Raisin Valley Cemetery, Friends Orthodox Churchyard Burying Ground
in Sec 24 Adrian Twp, row 4 grave 31 (tombstone; cemetery record book).
1849. Oct 11th, Sarah G Sherman and minor daughter Edy R got a certificate from the Quaker Church
in the Adrian Monthly Meeting Lenawee Co MI, to the Pembroke Monthly Meeting in MA (MiQ p271).
1850. Census of Marshfield MA indicated Sarah lived with here parents (SD p663)
1853. Sarah married 2nd to Howard Yarnall born 1808, lived in Philadelphia PA and had 2 more
children.
1875. Sarah died after 1875. 2 Children 1st marriage:
1. Roy Roger8 Sherman (Mehl) (female) born 1842 in Marshfield MA (DWS p325). Shown as
Edy Roger Sherman (NES p36). Married 1866 to Theodore Ashmead Mehl born 1833. Roy/Edy
died 1886 (SD p632; no MI/DRx). 3 Children.
2. Lydia8 Sherman born 1846 and died 1846 in Tecumseh MI (DWS p325; SD p1670). Lydia
Sherman daughter of E J & S G Sherman born at Tecumseh Mar 1 1846; died at Tecumseh Mar 13
1846 (MiQ p271). Elisha Sherman's child buried in Raisin Valley Cemetery, row 4 grave 30
(cemetery record book).
G CHARLES SHERMAN
Parents: Claude Sherman and Bessie Miller. Possible Father Claude Charles Sherman son George
W Sherman shown in Lenawee Co.
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Sister: Margaret Sherman (Kistner) born 191x, 1990 she lived in CA. (Gen Ref: Obit, Adrian Daily
Telegram Jul 23 1990; not in LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).
1912. G Charles born in Port Clinton OH. 1937. G Charles married Gladys Seeburg, born 191x.
194x. G Charles a veteran of WW-2.
19xx. G Charles worked 35 years for the Village of Blissfield MI Lenawee Co.
1990. G Charles of Blissfield MI died at Flower Memorial Hospital in Sylvania OH: His wife survives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother. Buried in Blissfield Pleasant View
Cemetery Blissfield MI. No Children Given.
GEORGE W SHERMAN
1864. George W born in Canada (1900 Soundex).
1884. George married Edna L O'Dell born 1863 in Wellsvilla (obit).
1886. Geo W married (LEN/MR D-223).
1887. George W Sherman of Blissfield MI Lenawee Co, meat market (MI Gaz p348).
1900. Census of Blissfield Twp Lenawee Co indicated: George W age 35; Edna Sherman age 35, born
1864 in MI; child Claude E (sic); Lydia O'Dell age 33, born 1866 in MI, sister-in-law (Soundex s10).
1920. Census of Blissfield MI Lenawee Co indicated: George age 56; Edna age 56 (Soundex e63/p12).
1929. George W died (LEN/DR E-202). George W buried in Blissfield Pleasant View Cemetery
(tombstone). (Gen Refs: Not in LDS/AF, LDS/IGI)
1930. Edna L Sherman died at Blissfield Twn/Twp (obit, LGSR).
192x. George and Emma (sic) Sherman born 1864 both deceased, were parents of Claude Charles
Sherman (SA/WW1x). 2 Children:
1. "baby" Sherman born and died 1887, son of George W and A Sherman, buried in Blissfield
Pleasant View Cemetery Blissfield Twp Lenawee Co (tombstone).
2. Claude Charles Sherman born 1889 in MI (LEN/BR AA-262). 192x Claude Charles Sherman
of Grand Rapids MI Kent Co a WW-1 veteran (SA/WW1x). Died 1968 (LEN/DR AA-262 or
LEN/DR 4-227).
HARRY G SHERMAN
1845. Harry G born in NY (1910 Soundex).
1910. Census of Lenawee Co indicated: Harry G age 65, lived alone (Soundex e78/f365).
xxxx. No LEN/DR.
HENRY I SHERMAN
1867. Henry I born in IL.
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1944. Henry I of Adrian MI Lenawee Co died at Adrian, age 77, single, retired farmer, father Isaac
Sherman of IL, mother unknown (LEN/DR F-311; obit, Adrian Daily Telegram Feb 28 1944).
HERMAN SHERMAN
1868. Herman born in MI, parents born in Germany (1900 Census). (Gen Refs: Not in LDS/AF,
LDS/IGI).
1890. Possible: Amelia Sherman married (LEN/MR E-78).
1900. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: Herman age 31, common laborer, single; Herman
Gottlieb age 26, born 1874 in MI, parents born in Germany, common laborer, single, step-brother
(e38/p99/d463/f470).
1910. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: Herman age 42, single, laborer, brother-in-law;
enumerated with Henry W Behringer age 40 born 1870 and Amelia L Behringer [aka Amelia L
Sherman] age 45 born 1865 (e43/p12/d315/f322).
1920. Census of Detroit MI Wayne Co indicated: Amelia Sherman age 56 born 1864 in Poland,
enumerated with son Joseph Sherman (Soundex e421/p17).
HIRAM SHERMAN
1818. Hiram born in MI. (Gen Refs: Not in LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).
1860. Census of Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co indicated: Hiram age 42, farmer; Lavina Sherman age 40,
born 1820 in NY; child Mary (p172p920/d1293/f1314). [census unclear]. <see Hiram Isabella Co>.
1 Child:
1. Mary Sherman born 1836 in NY.
JAMES SHERMAN
1828. James born in Canada, father born in Germany and mother in Wales (1880 Census). (Gen Refs:
Not in LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).
xxxx. James listed as early land owner (Landsmen of Lenawee Co, by Peck).
1880. Census of Dryden Twp Lenawee Co indicated: James age 52, laborer; apparent child Joseph
(e162/s10/d92/f95). 1 Child:
1. Joseph Sanford Sherman born 1869 in MI (LEN/BR A-131), parents born in Canada.
18xx. Joseph married Maude Westerman, born 1872 (son Glen's obit)
1900. Census of Riga Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Joseph S age 30; Maud Sherman age 28, born
1872 in MI; child Warren (Soundex s11).
1910. Census of Lenawee Co indicated: Joseph age 40; Maud age 37, born 1873 in MI; children
Warren, Glenn (Soundex e77/f174).
1920. Census of Lenawee Co indicated: Joe age 50; Maud age 46; children Warren, Glnn (sic)
(Soundex e86/p7).
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1947. Possible: Maud W died (LEN/DR G-27).
1958. Joseph Sanford Sherman died (LEN/DR G-399). 2 Children:
1. Warren Edward Sherman born 1899 in MI (possible LEN/BRx AA-109 or E-301).
Possible: Warren Edward Sherman of Blissfield MI died 1968 (LEN/DR 4-448; LDS/SSD).
2. Glenn DeForest Sherman born 1903 in Riga Twp Lenawee Co (LEN/BR AA-134). 1975
Glen D of Toledo OH, died at Toledo OH; survived by wife; no children mentioned; buried in
Toledo Memorial Park (obit, Adrian Daily Telegram Sep 15 1975).
JAMES W SHERMAN
Possible: James could be the son of Aaron Sherman in Wayne Co]
1832. James W born (MSS v26p67).
1862/64. James Sherman of Adrian MI Lenawee Co, age 30, enlisted in the Civil War at Adrian MI in
company F 26th Inf, as Corporal; died 1864 of disease at Alexandria VA (MSS v26p67). J W Sherman,
Co F 26th MI Inf, buried in Oakwood Cemetery Adrian MI Lenawee Co. No record of burial
(SA/GRCx).
JAMES SHERMAN
1852. James born in OH (1880 Soundex). Born in Cleveland OH; wife's name Addie Otis (son Arthur's
DR). (Gen Refs: not in SD, LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).
1880. Census of Riga Twp Lenawee Co indicated: James age 28; Ada Sherman age 27, born 1853 in
OH; children Henry, Bertie, Edward, Lucy (Soundex s17).
1892. James died, survived by wife Addie and children Henry, Albert, Edwin, Arthur, William; all of
Ogden Twp Lenawee Co (LEN/DR B-169; MI/DRx 2-161; LEN/PR). 1892 Will filed at court house for
James Sherman (6165-K-p121).
1893. Addie married David Palmer (LEN/MR E-161; Adrian Daily Telegram and Expo Jul 7 1893).
1900. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: David Palmer age 44 born 1855 and Addie Palmer
age 40 born 1859, married 7 years, 9 children 5 alive; Arthur age 17, step-son (e37/s12/p73/d290/f303).
9 Children:
1. William H Sherman born 1869 in MA (1900 Soundex).
1900. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: William H age 31; Percy age 20, born 1879 in
OH, brother; Arthur age 17, born 1882 in MI, brother (Soundex s7).
1900. William H married (LEN/MR F-23). Name given as Christine Anderson (Adrian Daily
Telegram Jun 11 1900 p3c2).
1910. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: William H age 40, born 1870 in MA; Christina
Sherman age 34, born 1876 in Denmark; children Harold, Marie, Gertrude (Soundex e44/f91).
1920. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: Wm H age 50; Mattie C Sherman age 44 born
1876; children Harold, Marie, Gertrude (Soundex e52/p2).
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1935. Mattie C Sherman died (LEN/DRx E-395).
1945. Possible: William H died (LEN/DRx F-343).
1956. Possible: William Henry died (LEN/DRx G-315). 3 Children:
1. Harold H Sherman born Sep 21 1901 in MI (LEN/BR E-349). 1978 Harold H lived in
Adrian MI (sister Gertrude's obit).
1. Possible: Baby Sherman, 1940 birth of baby boy to Mr & Mrs Harold Sherman
(Adrian Daily Telegram Jan 25 1941).
2. Marie Johanna Sherman (Roberts) born 1904 in MI (LEN/BR AA-361). 1878 Marie
Roberts lived in Adrian MI (sister Gertrude's obit).
3. Gertrude L Sherman born 1908 in Adrian MI Lenawee Co (LEN/BR F-303;
<ancestry.com> Gene Pool). 1978 Gertrude L died at the Masonic Home in Alma MI Gratiot
Co; burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Toledo OH (obit, Adrian Daily Telegram Mar 1 1978). Or,
Gertrude died Feb 27 1978 in Detroit MI (<ancestry.com> Gene Pool).
2. Henry Sherman born 1873 in OH, also called W Henry Sherman.
1892. Possible: Henry married (LEN/MR E-135).
1910. Moved to MI, had lived in OH after marriage (Harriet's obit).
1910. Census of Palmyra Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Henry age 37, farmer; Elsie Sherman age 35,
born 1875 in OH, parents born in OH, married 18 years, 6 children 5 alive; children Wortha,
Percey, Hattie, Isebel (e72/s1/p99/d18/f18). [Census sheet missing goes from family 18 to next page
family 33] <read next page at Saginaw>
1920. Census of Lenawee Co indicated: Henry age 46; Elsie age 45; children Harriet, Isabel,
William (Soundex e87/p4).
1942. Elsie died (LEN/DR F-244). Buried Palmyra Village Cemetery Palmyra MI (tombstone).
Elsie Hunt (Sherman) (son Percy's obit). Harriet A Hunt, 1875-1942; born Ogden Twp Lenawee
Co; married W Henry Sherman in 1892; 7 children; buried in Palmyra Cemetery (Memorial
Palmyra Grange, LGSR).
1947. Henry was a paul bearer for Mrs Florence Beckey, aka Mrs Florence G Meyers (Adrian
Daily Telegram).
1956. W Henry Sherman died, 1873-1956, buried in Palmyra Village Cemetery (LEN/DR G-315;
tombstone). 7 Children:
1. Wortha James Sherman born 1893 in OH. (Gen Refs: not in LDS/AF, LDS/IGI, SD, NES,
DPS, DWS).
1910. Wortha a railroad laborer, lived with parents (Census).
1920. W J Sherman deeded a place in Palmyra Village to Luella and Clara Bush (LEN/LR
Deed Book #275p20).
xxxx. Married Winifred M Markle (son Robert's obit).
1920. Census of Lenawee Co indicated: Worthy age 26; Winifred Sherman age 24 born 1896
in ID; children Hazel, Irene, Robert (Soundex e82/p1).
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1935. Wortha J Sherman died 1935 (LEN/DR F-22) <check DR date>. Wortha J died, 18931936, buried in Palmyra Village Cemetery (tombstone).
1974. Winifred Margaret Sherman died (LEN/DR 20-626). 8 Children (son Robert's obit).
9 Children:
1. Hazel Bell Sherman (Loveland) born 1913 (LEN/BR G-111). <check> 1934 Hazel
married John Loveland born 191x (announcement, Adrian Daily Telegram Jan 8 1934).
1987 residence not shown (father's obit).
2. Irene Sherman born 1915 in MI.
3. Robert Henry Sherman born 1918 in Britton MI Lenawee Co (LEN/BR A-83; obit).
1939 Robert of Palmyra MI Lenawee Co married in Angola IN to Theta May Krabill,
born 1917 in Napoleon OH (Robert's and Theta's obituaries).
1977. Theta May of Adrian died; survived by her husband, two sons Douglas and Roger,
and two daughters Judith and Karen; preceded in death by a son who died in infancy;
buried in Lenawee Hills Cemetery (obit, Adrian Daily Telegram Dec 27 1977; LEN/DR
26-646).
1987. Robert H died at Bixby Hospital, Adrian MI Lenawee Co. He was a truck driver for
44 years; veteran WW-2; served on the Madison Twp board for 25 years. Survived by two
sons, two daughters, three brothers, three sisters; preceded in death by a brother Richard;
buried in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park Adrian MI (obit, Adrian Daily Telegraph Sep 15
1987). 5 Children:
1. Douglas Henry Sherman born 1944 (LEN/BR M-168; Adrian Daily Telegram Dec
21 1944 p2c1). <check> Died in infancy (mother's obit).
2. Douglas Richard Sherman born 1946 (LEN/BR M-318). <check> 1977 and 1987
lived in Tipton MI Lenawee Co (parents' obituaries).
3. Judith Diane Sherman (Meyers) born 1946 (LEN/BR M-325). <check> Married
Terry Meyers born 194x. 1977 and 1987 lived in Sand Creek MI Lenawee Co
(parents' obituaries).
4. Roger Alan Sherman born 1953 (LEN/BR D-402). <check> 1977 lived in CA and
1987 lived in Adrian MI (parents' obituaries).
5. Karen Louise Sherman (Crawford) (Baughey) born 1954 (LEN/BR P-123).
<check> 1977 Karen Crawford lived in Blissfield MI Lenawee Co (mother's obit).
1987 Karen wife of Wendell Baughey, who was born 195x, lived in Adrian MI
(father's obit).
4. Richard James Sherman born 1920 in Palmyra (LEN/BR H-250). 1942 Richard J
Sherman married Viola O'Conner born 192x (Adrian Daily Telegram Nov 14 1942).
1967. Family lived in or near Clayton MI Lenawee Co.
1980. Richard of Clayton died at Veteran's Hospital in Battle Creek Calhoun Co, he had
been a patient for four years; WW-2 veteran; survived by his wife Barbara Sherman born
192x; buried in North Dover Cemetery Clayton MI Lenawee MI (LDS/SSD; obit, Adrian
Daily Telegram Sep 2 1980). 8 Children:
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1. Vickie Sherman (Richardson). Possible: Victoria Lee Sherman born 1947
(LEN/BR M-235). Married Dorman Richardson born 194x, 1980 lived in Clayton
MI (father's obit).
2. Pamela Ann Sherman born 1947 (LEN/BR M-402). 1967 Pamela died at
Arlington VA; buried in North Dover Cemetery (obit, P Gaz Dec 21 1967).
3. Jill Maria Sherman (Hawk) born 1948 (LEN/BR N-203). Married Rodney Hawk
born 194x, 1980 lived in Sugarloaf PA (fathers obit).
4. Harrietta Barbara Sherman born 1950 (LEN/BR D-1). 1980 Harriet (sic) lived in
Lansing MI Ingham Co (father's obit).
5. Jeffrey Richard Sherman born 1953 (LEN/BR C-384). 1980 Lt Jeffrey lived at
Quantico VA (father's obit).
6. Jennifer Jayn Sherman (Stoneking) born 1955 (LEN/BR P-213). Married Brent
Stoneking born 195x, 1980 lived in Clayton MI (father's obit).
7. Rickie James Sherman born 1956 (LEN/BR Q-6). 1880 Cpl Rickey (sic) lived at
Buford SC (father's obit).
8. Kim Irene Sherman born 1957 (LEN/BR Q-140 or 190). 1980 Kim Sherman lived
in Hudson MI Lenawee Co (fathers obit).
5. Dale W Sherman born 1923 (LEN/BR I-304). <check> 1987 lived in CA (father's obit).
6. Wortha Glenn Sherman born 1926 (LEN/BR J-23). <check> 1987 lived in Manitou
Beach MI Lenawee Co (father's obit).
7. Willard Jean Sherman born 1932 (LEN/BR K-33). <check> 1987 lived in CA (father's
obit).
8. Margaret Ann Sherman (Gould) born 1933 (LEN/BR K-94). <check, also check
Margaret A Sherman born 1928 LEN/BR J-173> 1987 lived in Riga MI Lenawee Co
(father's obit).
9. Irene Sherman (Reppert) birth date unknown, 192x. <check Elnora Irene Sherman
born 1918 LEN/BR G-291 and Helen Irene Sherman born 1928 LEN/BR J-123> 1987
lived in Morenci MI (father's obit).
2. Percy G Sherman born 1898 in Fulton Co OH. 1910 moved to Palmyra MI Lenawee Co,
and has been a resident ever since.
1920. Census of Lenawee Co indicated: Percy age 21; Mary Sherman age 22 born 1895 in
MI; child May (Soundex e81/p8).
xxxx. Thrasher, farmer, operated a grist-mill and a garage in Palmyra MI, also was later a
superintendent at Simplex Paper Co. He was well known for his steam engines, and was the
oldest active member and of the National Thrashers Association (obit).
1984. Percy died at the Lenawee Co Medical Care Facility: Preceded in death by his 1st wife
Mary Sherman born 1895, his 2nd wife Merle Sherman born 190x, and 3 sisters and two
brothers (sic); buried in Oakwood Cemetery Adrian MI Lenawee Co (obit, Adrian Daily
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Telegram Feb 9 1984). Percy died 1984, lived in Palmyra MI Lenawee Co (LDS/SSD).
3 Children:
1. May E Sherman born 1919 in MI.
2. James Henry Sherman born 1921 (LEN/BR H-303), 1984 lived in Tipton MI Lenawee
Co.
3. Elizabeth Sherman (Coudron) born 192x. Possible: Phyliss Elizabeth Sherman born
1918 (LEN/BR BB-20). Married Harry Coudron born 192x. 1984 lived in Palmyra MI.
3. Harriet Agnes Sherman born 1904 in OH, called "Hattie".
4. Isabelle Sherman (Loveland) born 1908 in OH (twin). 1933 Isabelle married Russell
Loveland born 191x (announcement, Adrian Daily Telegram May 25 1934).
5. Belle Sherman born 1908 in OH (twin). Died in infancy (mother's obit; no MI/DRx). Belle
Sherman Jun 28 1907 - Jun 19 1907, Amboy Twp Cemetery, Metamora OH, in the Toledo War
area (tombstones).
6. William Henry Sherman born 1910 (mothers obit). (Gen Ref: obit, Adrian Daily Telegram
Jul 18 1988).
1929. William H of Palmyra MI Lenawee Co married Aileen L Westgate, born 1910 in Raisin
Twp Lenawee Co.
1936. Jul 15th, Aileen Westgate dropped from the Quaker Church at the Raisan Monthly
Meeting Lenawee Co MI (MiQ p344p353).
1966. William Henry died (LEN/DR H-288; Aileen's obit). <read>
1988. Aileen died in Adrian MI; elementary school teacher for 23 years; she was the family
historian, and belonged to many historical and genealogical organizations; no children
mentioned; burial in Palmyra Cemetery.
7. Willard E Sherman born and died 1914 in MI (mother's obit; LEN/BR G-170; LEN/DR D88; no MI/DRx).
3. Albert B Sherman (male) born 1875 in OH, called "Bertie".
1897. Possible: Albert married (LEN/MR E-281).
1900. Census of Riga Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Albert age 23; Sarah M age 19, born 1880 in MI;
children Flossie, Emily (Soundex s8).
1910. Census of Lenawee Co indicated: Albert age 33; Sadie S (sic) age 29 born 1881; children
Florence, Emiley (Soundex e70/f156).
1957. Albert B died (LEN/DR G-359).
1971. Sarah Matilda Sherman died, born 1880 (LEN/DR 10-314). 2 Children:
1. Florence D Sherman born 1898 in MI. Called "Flossie". Possible: Flossie Bell Sherman
born 1897 (LEN/BR E-221).
2. Emiley Mae Sherman born 1899 in MI (LEN/BR AA-277).
4. Edwin Sherman born 1877 in MI (LEN/BR B-262).
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5. Percy C Sherman born 1879 in OH.
1900. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: Percey (sic) age 20, born 1879 in OH, lived with
his brother William H (Soundex s7).
1910. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: Percy C age 30; Bertha O Sherman age 30,
born 1880 in MI; children Norman, Robert (Soundex e44/f43).
1920. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: Percy C age 40; Bertha age 40; children
Norman, Robert, Ruth, Virginia (Soundex e54/p7).
1964. Percy C died (LEN/DR H-203; LDS/SSD). 4 Children:
1. Norman A Sherman born 1908 in MI (LEN/BR F-244).
2. Robert H Sherman born 1910 in MI.
3. Ruth Sherman born 1911 in MI.
4. Virginia Washburn Sherman (Rockle) born 1914 in MI (LEN/BR G-164). Virginia
married Paul Rockle born 191x (Adrian Daily Telegram Jun 7 19xx p6c4).
6. Lucy Sherman born 1880 in MI (LEN/BR B-106). Possible: 1889 Lucy died (LEN/DR B-96; no
MI/DRx).
7. Arthur C Sherman born 1883 in Blissfield MI (KAL/DR).
1900. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: Arthur age 17, single, day laborer, step-son;
enumerated with David Palmer born 1855 and Addie Palmer [aka Addie Sherman his mother]
(e37/s12/p73/d290/f303).
1900. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: Arthur age 17, born 1882 in MI, brother;
enumerated with William H Sherman (Soundex e44/f91).
1904. Arthur was a restaurant helper, he and wife Lena lived in Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co (Rex's
BR).
1920. Census of Jackson MI Jackson Co indicated: Arthur C age 39 born 1881 in IL; Lena age 36
1884 in IL; children Rex, Perry, Marion (Soundex e26/24).
1941 Arthur C committed to Kalamazoo State Hospital Kalamazoo Co; insane; nearest of kin wife
Lena Bell Sherman born 1890, children Rex A, Perry W, Marian (VAN/PR 208-14935).
1943. Arthur C died at the Kalamazoo State Hospital, occupation baker, wife Lena Bell Cogswell
born 189x; buried in Hicks Cemetery Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co (KAL/DR). 3 Children:
1. Rex Arthur Sherman born June 16 1904 in Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co (CAL/BR 6-84;
LEN/BR F-87). 1941 Rex lived in Bellevue MI Calhoun Co (fathers VAN/PR). Possible: Rex
born 1903; died 1976, lived in the Muskegon MI area (LDS/SSD). Rex Sherman died 1976 age
73 born 1803, buried in blk 90 lot 4 Oak Grove Cemetery in Muskegon MI Muskegon Co
(cemetery records).
2. Perry W Sherman born 1905 in Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co (CAL/BRx 100E-60); 1941
he lived in Alexandria VA (father's VAN/PR).
3. Marion Sherman (Steele) born 1908; 1941 lived in Kalamazoo MI (father's VAN/PR).
8. Cora L Palmer born 1895.
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9. Unknown Palmer born 189x.
JOHN B SCHUREMAN
1795. John born in IN Westchester NY Westchester Co (tombstone; 1860 census; 1903 Hist & Bio
Record Lenawee Co p145;
1832. John came to Lenawee Co, settled on 320 acres of government land in sections 22 and 23 of Rome
Twp; also had 160 acres in Dover Twp; he built a saw mill on his farm, he was 1st supervisor of the
Twp, and 1st postmaster (1909 Memoirs Lenawee Co p333).
1841. Eliza Sands (Schureman) died, 1806-1841, wife of John B Sherman, buried in Rome Center
Cemetery Lenawee Co MI (tombstone).
1860. Census of Rome Twp Lenawee Co indicated: John age 70, no occupation given; Juliette
Sherman age 84 (uc), born 1786 in NY; Samuel Sherman age 29, born in NY; Mary Rathalude (uc)
[relationship unknown] age 64, born 1796 in NY (p56p523/d426/f406). [census unclear].
1879. John B Schureman died, 1795-1879, buried in Rome Center Cemetery Lenawee Co (tombstone;
1909 Memoirs Lenawee Co p333; MI/DRx 2-231).
xxxx. Juliette Berry (Schureman) born 1786, 2nd wife of John B Schureman, buried in his lot in Rome
Center Cemetery, no dates on marker (tombstone). 2 Children:
1. Edward S Schureman born 1833, died 1853, buried in parents lot in Rome Center Cemetery
Lenawee Co (tombstone).
2. Samuel T Sherman born 1838 in Rome Twp Lenawee Co; his father John B Schureman born
1795 was from Holland, and his mother was a French Huguenot (1903 Hist & Bio Record Lenawee
Co p145).
1864. Samuel T Schureman enlisted in the Civil War Aug 20 1864 at Rome Twp Lenawee Co in
Company E 11th Cavalry for 1 year; mustered Aug 31 1864; joined regiment Oct 25 1864 at
Lexington KY; discharged Jun 16 1865 at Knoxville TN.
1864. Samuel T Sherman of ward 7 Detroit MI received a Civil War bounty payment Oct 10 1864
(DGS v59 p120 Spring 1996).
1880. Census of Rome Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Samuel age 42; Martha Schuriman (sic) age 37;
children Eliza, Frances, Cyntha, Sarah, Jeptha, Susan: Judith Schuriman age 68, born 1812 in NY
(Soundex s5).
188x. No record Samuel joined the GAR (SA/GARx).
1900. Census of Rome Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Samuel age 62; Martha age 57, born 1843 in
MI; children Frances, Sarah, Jeptha, Susie, Elma, Delcae (Soundex s7).
1901. Samuel died, 1838-1901, Civil War soldier, buried in Rome Center Cemetery Lenawee Co
(tombstone; no MI/DRx; not in SA/GRCx).
1910. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: Martha A Schureman (sic) age 67; children
Francis (sic) (female), Susie, Edna; Delilah S Schureman age 14 born 1896, granddaughter
(Soundex e45/f82).
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1920. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: Martha Schureman age 76; Frances, Susie
(Soundex e54/p6).
1943. Martha [A] Todd (Schureman) died, 1843-1921, buried in Rome Center Cemetery Lenawee
Co MI (tombstone). 7 Children:
1. Eliza S Schurman born 1864 in MI.
2. Frances I Schurman (Judd) born 1871 in MI. See 1920 census above.
3. Cyntha Schurman born 1874 in MI.
4. Sarah E Schurman born 1876 in MI.
5. Jeptha Wade Schurman (male) born 1879 in Rome Twp Lenawee Co (Directory of
Deceased American Physicians 1804-1929).
1900. Jeptha lived with parents in Rome Twp Lenawee Co (census).
1907. Jeptha gratitude from Wayne State University School of Medicine and Surgery, licensed
in MI that year, and practiced allopth medicine in Detroit MI (Directory of Deceased American
Physicians 1804-1929).
1910. <check census>
1920. Census of Detroit MI Wayne Co indicated: Jeptha age 40; Rose Schureman age 35 born
1885 in Canada, child Martha (Soundex e155/p8).
1922. Jeptha Wade Schureman died in Detroit MI (Directory of Deceased American Physicians
1804-1929). Obit (Journal American Medical Association 78:1406). 1 Child:
1. Martha Sherman born 1917 in MI.
6. Susan W Schurman (Judd) born 1879 in MI. See 1920 Census above.
7. Edna T Schurman born 1884 in MI.
JOHN STAPLES6 SHERMAN
American Lineage: Roger5, Roger4, William3, Joseph2, & John1.
Preceding English Lineage: John5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
1811. John was born in New Haven CT New Haven Co (SD p1375, NES p166, FDS p3499).
1848. John married Eliza DeBow Forrest born 1823 in NY (SD p1375; NES p161,166).
1860. Census of Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co indicated: John age 35, clerk; Sarah Sherman age 32, born
1828
in
NY;
child
Ella;
all
enumerated
with
Charles
Hewitt
born
1802
(p47p48/p895p896/d1114/f1132).
1864. Dec 31st, Mr & Mrs John S Sherman presented letter from 1st Presbyterian Church in Superior
WI where they probably came from (Records of 1st Presbyterian Church, Raisan MI & Tecumseh MI
Lenawee Co).
1883. Apr 2nd, John died Brooklyn NY Kings Co (SD p1375; NES p166).
1883. Jun 13th, Eliza Sherman died (NES p166). 2 Children:
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1. Elinor Forrest7 Sherman (Boardman) born 1849 in NY (SD p1375). May 5 1866 Ella F
Sherman card for membership (Records of 1st Presbyterian Church, Raisan MI & Tecumseh MI
Lenawee Co). 1874 Elinor married Townsend Harris Boardman born 184x (NES p166; TTS
p295).
2. Susan Staples7 Sherman (Wilson) born 1863 Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co (SD p1375). Jul 2
1864 Susan mentioned in Church records, daughter of John W (sic) Sherman & wife (Records of 1st
Presbyterian Church, Raisan MI & Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co). 1884 Susan married Richard A
Wilson born 186x (SD p2382).
JOHN W SHERMAN
Parents: Jesse Sherman born 1795 in NJ and Eunice Williams born 1793 in CT; enlisted as private for 3
months in Capt Brooks NY unit in war of 1812; married 1818 in Ovid NY Seneca Co; Jesse died 1859
in Ovid NY; widows application in 1879 at age 85 from Ridgeway MI; Eunice died 1881 in Ridgeway
MI (MI/DRx 2-179); both Jesse's and his wife's families were founded in America in the Colonial Days
(SD p1313; FDS p4481, War Vol 12; 1909 Memoirs Lenawee Co v2p238).
Grandfather: William N Sherman reportedly born in NJ, a New York pioneer who died Oct 28 1821
(Biography of John B Sherman in 1909 Memoirs Lenawee Co v2p238; not in SD). There were no
William Sherman in the 1790-1810 census indexes in NJ, but many in NY (AISx).
Great-grandfather: Possible: Thomas Sherman born 1747 in Freetown MA Bristol Co, or Thomas
Sherman born 1750+ in Hunterdon Co NY (SD p2415, p2571).
Siblings: James A 1819-1893 shown in Ionia Co, William N 1821-1821 (twin), George G 1821-1842
(twin), Hilliard G born 1823, Mortimer 1824-1847, Josephine C 1828-1905, Eunice Adeline (Boughton)
1831-1904. (mc/sbs; NES p449; not in LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).
Contributor: mc/sbs = Scott Beverly Sherman, 2218 E 11th Ave, Vancouver BC V5N 1Z6,
<bev@uniserve.com>.
Contributor: mc/ds = Deane Sherman, <deane.sherman@sympatico.ca>, brother of Scott Beverly
Sherman.
1826. John W born in Ulyssess NY Tompkins Co [later this part of Tompkins Co became Schuyler Co].
(Gen Refs: NES p449; SD p1390; FDS p4481, War v12; Lenawee County Researchers Aug 1988
v11n1; 1909 Memoirs Lenawee Co v2p238; not in DPS, LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).
1850. Census of Ovid NY Seneca Co indicated John lived at home with his parents (SD p1390).
1855. John W married at Ovid NY Seneca Co to Rebecca Jane Boyce born 1837 Seneca Co NY
(mc/sbs).
1860. Census of Schuyler Co NY indicated: John age 33; Rebecca; children Isabel, Mortimer, Mary;
Josephine Sherman, John's sister.
1867. John and wife sold Military Lot 22 of 1 1/2 acres for $625 (Seneca Co NY Land Records v75p65).
1868. John W settle in Macon Twp Lenawee Co (1909 Memoirs Lenawee Co v2p238).
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xxxx. John W's name shows often in Church records; another Church member was excommunicated for
boiling potatoes for their hogs on Sunday (Records of 1st Presbyterian Church, Raisan MI & Tecumseh
MI Lenawee Co)
1870. <check census>
1874/93. John W owned an uneven 27 acres in the NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Sec 29 Macon Twp Lenawee Co
(plat books: 1874, 1893).
1880. Census of Macon Twp Lenawee Co indicated: John W age 53, born in NY; Rebecca J Sherman
age 43, born in NY; children Mary, Scott, Anna, Adaline, Lester, Martha; Eunice Sherman age 86, born
1794 in CT, mother (Soundex s29).
1881. Eunice (John's mother) died (LEN/DR A-264; MI/DRx 2-179): Her husband Jesse died 1859 at
Ovid NY Seneca Co (mc/sbs).
1888. John W, farmer (son Mortimer's LEN/MR).
1898. John W owned 27 acres in Sec 29 Macon Twp, PO Ridgeway MI (Lenawee Co Atlas).
1900. Census of Ridgeway Twp Lenawee Co indicated: John W age 73, retired farmer; Rebeca J age 63,
born 1837 in NY; James Boyce (uc) age 69, born 1831 in NY, Labour, brother-in-law
(e56/s12/d280/f282; Soundex s12).
1904. John and Rebecca went to stay with a daughter in the Village of Clifton NY, Town of Chili
[Township] Monore Co.
1905. Mar 8th, Rebecca died in Clifton NY Monroe Co. Rebecca J Boyce, 1837-1905, buried in
Ridgeway Twp Cemetery Ridgeway MI Lenawee Co (tombstone; no MI/DRx).
1905. Sep 22nd, John W died in Clifton NY Monroe Co. John W, 1826-1905, buried in Ridgeway Twp
Cemetery Ridgeway MI Lenawee Co (tombstone).10 Children:
1. Isabella C Sherman (Beers) born 1856 in Ovid NY Seneca Co. 1883 she married William M
Beers born 185x Seneca Falls NY Seneca Co. Isabella was a dressmaker. 1886 Isabella died in
Seneca Falls NY, interred in Seneca Falls. No children. (mc/sbs)
2. Mortimer Bloomfield Sherman born 1858 in Ovid NY Seneca Co (mc/sbs).
1885. Bloomfield Sherman of Macon MI Lenawee Co was a witness to his sister Mary's marriage
(LEN/MR).
1888. Mortimer B age 29 of Macon MI married at Raisin MI Lenawee Co to Teresie C Taft age 26
born 1861 (LEN/MR 109). Also see 1887 Mortimer B (LEN/MR E-8). Note: Mortimer's sister
Mary married Teresie's brother Hiram (mc/sbs).
1898. Bloomfield Sherman owned 1 acres in Sec 29 of Macon Twp Lenawee Co, PO Ridgeway MI
(Lenawee Co Atlas).
1900. Census of Adrian Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Mortimer age 42, farmer; Teresie age 39, born
1861 in NY, parents born in NY, married 12 years, 5 children 5 alive; children Bertha, Judson,
James, Ida, Mabel (e38/p102/d60/f62).
1910. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: Mortimer age 50, born 1860 in NY; Tressie (sic)
age 49, born 1861 in NY; children Bertha, Ludean (sic), Idah, Mabel (Soundex e52/f66).
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1916. Mortimer B, woodworker (son James' LEN/MR).
1917. M B Sherman, painter; Judson, Mabel and Ida; all lived at 918 E Maple Ave Adrian MI
(directory).
1918. Nortimer (sic) B died at Adrian MI Lenawee Co (LEN/DR D-217). Mortimer B, 1858-1918,
buried in Oakwood Cemetery Adrian MI (tombstone). Survived by: wife and 5 children; 4 sisters
Mary, Kate, Addie, Martha; 2 brothers John, Scottie (obit).
1920. Census of Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co indicated: Teresie age 57; children Idah, Mabel
(Soundex e45/p10).
1931. Teresie C died in Fort Wadework NY <location unknown> obit, Adrian Daily Telegram Jul
17 1931). Teresie C, 1861-1931, buried in Oakwood Cemetery Adrian MI (tombstone). 5 Children:
1. Bertha Mae Sherman (Rhees) born 1888 in Lenawee Co MI (LEN/BR D-124). 1917
married in Lenawee Co to Carmon Rhees born 188x (mc/sbs). 1918 lived in Detroit (father's
obit). Bertha M Rhees, 1888-1952, buried in Oakwood Cemetery Adrian MI (tombstone).
2. Judson Fisk Sherman born 1890 in Lenawee Co MI. 1910 Census of Lenawee Co
indicated: Judson age 20, housemaid; enumerated with Edie Smith (Soundex e67/f39). 1916
Judson was witness to brother James' marriage (LEN/MR). 1918 Judson lived in Adrian MI
(father's obit). 1920 Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: Judson age 29, roomer;
enumerated with Nellie Still (Soundex e51/p7). 1920 Judson F age 29 of Adrian married at
Adrian MI Lenawee Co to Lela A Still age 18 born 1902 (LEN/MR 195; LEN/MR H-13;
SMI/MRx 4-329). Divorced after 1st child (mc/sbs). 1963 Judson Fisk Sherman died (LEN/DR
H-167). Judson F, 1890-1963, buried in Brookside Cemetery Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co
(tombstone). 2 Children:
1. Arlene Sherman (Buss) born 1920; married 1920 to Erwin Buss born 1921; no
children; 1989 they lived in Tecumseh MI (mc/sbs).
2. LeRoy Judson Sherman born 1921 in MI; died at 26 days; parents Judson F Sherman
and Lela Still (ALL/DR 5-9).
3. James Ludean Sherman born 1892 in Lenawee Co MI (LEN/BR AA-129).
1916. James age 24 of Adrian married at Adrian MI Lenawee Co to Beatrice Phyllis Freytag
age 20 born 1896 (LEN/MR 366; LEN/MR G-217).
1917/70. James Ludean and Beatrice lived at 104 S Tecumseh St Adrian MI (directory).
1918. Lived in Adrian MI (father's obit). 1920 Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated:
James Ludean age 27; Beatrice Phyllis age 23; children Guy, Elwood; Louise D Freytag born
1852, mother-in-law; Carl Frederick Freytag born 1891, brother-in-law (Soundex e56/p9).
1971. James Dean Sherman died, a cabinet maker (LEN/DR 10-60). J Dean Sherman, 18921971, buried in Oakwood Cemetery Adrian MI (tombstone).
1972. Beatrice P Sherman died (LEN/DR 13-184). Beatrice P, 1896-1972, buried in Oakwood
Cemetery Adrian MI (tombstone). 4 Children:
1. Elwood Donald Sherman born 1918 in Adrian MI Lenawee Co (LEN/BR H-97); wife
Joan Sherman born 192x; resided in Morenci MI and later in Seneca MI, both in Lenawee
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Co; divorced after 20 years of marriage (mc/sbs). 1942 in the Army and 1971 lived at 102
S Tecumseh St Adrian MI (directories). 3 Children:
1. Michael James Sherman born 1950 (LEN/BRx N-310 & N-352), 1986 lived in
Denver CO (mc/sbs).
2. Brenda Joanne Sherman (Wyatt) born 195x, lived in Deerfield MI Lenawee Co
(mc/sbs).
3. Peter Dean Sherman born 195x, 1986 lived in Los Angeles (mc/sbs).
2. Guy Richard Sherman born 1917 in Adrian MI Lenawee Co (LEN/BR H-42). 1942 he
was in the Army. 1948 Richard and wife Agnes Sherman, aka Agnes Brehmer born
192x, lived at 718 College Ave Adrian MI (Directories). 1848 they lived in Livonia MI,
but a few years later they moved to somewhere in FL (mc/sbs). 3 Children:
1. Mark Richard Sherman born 1948 (LEN/BRx N-108); married Sharon Elaine
Alger born 195x (mc/sbs).
2. Bruce Frederick Sherman born 1950 (LEN/BRx N-387); married Charlene Ann
McLean born 195x; he died about 1986 (mc/sbs).
3. Paul James Sherman born 1956; married Susan Catherine Dean born 196x
(mc/sbs).
3. Lyle Frederick Sherman born 1920 in Lenawee Co (LEN/BR H-240).
1943. Pvt Lyle Sherman married in San Leandro, Alameda CA to Rose Dibble born 1924
in Adrian MI Lenawee Co, aka Rosella Mae Dibble (Adrian Daily Telegram May 1 1943;
her obit; mc/sbs).
1948. Lyle F lived at 734 Company St Adrian MI (directory). At one time they lived in
Saginaw MI (mc/sbs).
1992. Rosella M Sherman died in Saginaw MI, buried in Roselawn Cemetery in Gratiot
Co (obit, Saginaw News Oct 20 1992 D7). 2 Children:
1. Nancy Jo Sherman (Reif) born 1947 in Adrian MI Lenawee Co (LEN/BRx M310); married William Reif born 194x (mc/sbs).
2. Susan Lynn Sherman (Nerychel) born 1951 in Adrian MI Lenawee Co (LEN/BRx
O-123); married John Nerychel born 195x (mc/sbs).
4. Idah L Sherman (Schropp) born 1895 in Lenawee Co MI (LEN/BR E-134). 1918 Miss
Idah lived in Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co. 1920 Idah age 24 lived with her mother (Soundex).
Married Andrew Schropp born 189x; Idah died after 1946; 3 children (mc/sbs).
5. Mabel Lauretta Sherman (Cureton) born 1897 in Lenawee Co MI (LEN/BR E-233). 1918
Miss Mabel lived in Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co (father's obit). 1920 Mabel age 22 lived with
her mother (Soundex). Married Dan Cureton born 189x (LEN/MR H-99; mc/sbs).
3. Mary E Sherman (Taft) born 1860 in Ovid NY Seneca Co. 1885 Mary E age 25 of Macon MI
Lenawee Co Married at Macon MI Lenawee Co to Hiram L Taft age 28 born 1857 in NY
(LEN/MR 3188; LEN/MR D-213; mc/sbs). 1918 Mary E Taft lived in Yale MI StClair Co (brother
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Mortimer's obit). 1930 Mary lived in Yale MI StClair Co (brother John's obit). Mary died 1931 at
Yale MI StClair Co; Hiram died 1938; 1 son (mc/sbs).
4. John B Sherman born 1862 at Ovid NY Seneca Co.
1868. John removed to Macon Twp Lenawee Co with his parents. (Gen Ref: 1909 Memoirs of
Lenawee Co v2 p238).
1889. John B married at Lenawee Co MI to Lydia Gertrude Cummings born 1870 (LEN/MR E45; mc/sbs).
1900. Census of Macon Twp Lenawee Co indicated: John B age 38; Lydia G born 1869 in MI;
children Clarence, Leney (uc); William Cummings age 23, born 1876 in MI, brother-in-law
(Soundex s2).
xxxx. John B Sherman's biography; he operated a farm in Macon Twp and owned a farm in
Tecumseh Twp until he retired in 1895; he then devoted his time as buyer and shipper of livestock
at wholesale (1909 Memoirs of Lenawee Co v2p238).
1909. John served two years as member of the Tecumseh Village Council (1909 Memoirs Lenawee
Co v2p139).
1909. John, farmer (son Clarence LEN/MR).
1910. Census of Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co indicated: John age 47, born 1863 in NY; Gertrude age
39, born 1871 in MI; child Leroy (Soundex e82/f663).
1920. Census of Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co indicated: John age 59; Gertrude Sherman age 51
(Soundex e94/p8).
1928. John B prepared his will, mention his homestead was situated in the village of Tecumseh MI;
also mentioned his esteemed partner John Schwab of Holloway MI Lenawee Co (will; obit).
1930. John B died at Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co (LEN/DR E-231; obit, The Telegraph Feb 6 1930).
John B, 1862-1930, buried in Brookside Cemetery Tecumseh MI (tombstone).
1930. John B owned 120 acres in Clinton Twp Lenawee Co: 40 acres in N 1/2 of N 1/2 of SE 1/4 of
Sec 10; and 80 acres in N 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Sec 14 (LEN/PR Inventory).
1932. John B Sherman's property in Tecumseh Village deeded by his heirs to John B Hall et ux
(LEN/LR deed book #324p90).
1948. Lydia Gertrude Sherman died Tecumseh Twn/Twp Lenawee Co (LEN/DR G-43). L
Gertrude, 1870-1948, buried in Brookside Cemetery (tombstone). 2 Children:
1. Clarence Bell Sherman born 1889 in Ridgeway Twn/Twp Lenawee Co MI. 1908 Clarence
age 19 of Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co married Miss Mamie Smith age 17 born 1891 of
Ridgeway MI (LEN/MR 344; LEN/MR F-286; mc/sbs). 1920 Census of Lenawee Co
indicated: Clarence B age 30; Mamie M age 28; children John, Leland, Richard; Irene L Smith
born 1908 in MI, servant/sister (uc) (Soundex e65/p14). 1957 Mamie died, 1892(sic)-1957,
buried in Brookside Cemetery Tecumseh MI (mc/sbs). 1963 Clarence died at Tecumseh
Twn/Twp Lenawee Co (LEN/DR H-161). Clarence B, 1889-1963, buried in Brookside
Cemetery (tombstone).
3 Children:
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1. John L Sherman born 1909, also called Leroy Jon Sherman (LEN/BR F-370; mc/sbs).
1931. John L Sherman was married in Tecumseh MI to Geraldine L Harkness, who was
born 1911 in Adrian MI. They resided at Sand Lake Lenawee Co since 1941. John L died
1957. 1987 Geraldine of Onstead MI Lenawee Co died at St Joseph's Hospital Ann Arbor
MI Washtenaw Co; survived by daughter Connie and son Kenneth (obit, Adrian Daily
Telegram Apr 6 1987; marriage Adrian Daily Telegraph Dec 26 1931 p6c3). Marriage
indicated as at Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co (mc/sbs). 2 Children:
1. Connie Sherman (Gouldsberry) born 193x, 1987 lived in Brooklyn MI Lenawee
Co (fathers obit).
2. Kenneth Sherman born 193x, 1987 lived in Onstead MI Lenawee Co (father's
obit). Wife Betty Glasscock born 193x (son Kenneth's obituary).
4 Children:
1. Linda Sue Sherman (Tuckey) born 1952 (LEN/BR D-241). Married Ron
Tuckey born 195x, 1982 lived in Sharon KS (brother Kenneth's obit).
2. Sandra Fay Sherman (Platt) born 1955 (LEN/BR P-237). Married Robert
Platt born 195x, 1982 lived in Tipton MI Lenawee Co (brother Kenneth's obit).
3. Deborah Ann Sherman (Kenney) born 1956 (LEN/BR Q-77). Married
David Kenney born 195x, 1982 lived in CO (brother Kenneth's obit).
4. Kenneth John Sherman born 1959 in Tecumseh MI (LEN/BR Q-389). John
died 1959 in Wichita KS; survived by parents; buried in Brookside Cemetery
Tecumseh (Tecumseh Herald Jul 1 1982).
2. Leland Leroy Sherman born 1910. Possible: Leroy Sherman born 1910 (LEN/BR F434). 1920 Census of Detroit MI Wayne Co indicated: Leland age 11, lodger; enumerated
with Peter Dalstra (Soundex e495/p4) <read>. Leland L Sherman, 1911-1931, buried in
Brookside Cemetery (LEN/DR V-3; tombstone; mc/sbs).
3. Richard J Sherman born 1918 (1920 Soundex; LEN/BR H-80). 1942 married in
Washington DC to Viola Isabell O'Connor born 1919; lived in Tecumseh in Summer and
Florida in Winter; 1993 Richard died (mc/sbs).
2 Children:
1. Douglas Richard Sherman born 1946 in Adrian MI Lenawee Co; married 1966 in
Tecumseh MI to Karen Leigh Robinson born 185x (mc/sbs). 2 Children:
1. Thad Douglas Sherman born 1969 in Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co (LEN/BRx
10-911; mc/sbs)
2. Jonathon Richard Sherman born 1971 in Adrian MI Lenawee Co (LEN/BRx
19-147; mc/sbs).
2. Barbara Ann Sherman (Jardine) (Fogelsong) born 1944 in Washington DC;
married Gerald Jardine born 194x, divorced; married Robert Fogelsong born 194x,
divorced (mc/sbs).
2. Leroy John Sherman born 1891 in Ridgeway Twn/Twp Lenawee Co MI: No spouse given
(mc/sbs). <check 1910 LEN/BR F-434> 1912 Leroy John Sherman died at Tecumseh
Twn/Twp Lenawee Co, he was in the wholesale butcher business (LEN/DR D-44 or S-19;
MI/DRx Lenewee/Tecumseh-33; obit). Leroy John, 1891-1912, buried in Brookside Cemetery
Tecumseh MI.
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5. Monroe S Sherman born 1864 at Ovid NY Seneca Co, died 1865 at Ovid NY (mc/sbs).
6. Scott Boughton Sherman born 1866 in Ovid NY Seneca Co NY. 1892 married at Seneca Falls
NY Seneca Co to Margaret Elizabeth Anderson born 1864 Brighton Northumberland Ontario
Canada. Scott worked in a woolen mill in Waterloo NY, later became a farmer on 3/4 of a section
near Melita Manitoba Canada (mc/sbs). 1914 he became a naturalized citizen of Canada after seven
years residence (mc/sbs). 1918 lived in Meltia Manitoba Canada (brother Mortimer's obit). 1930
Scott lived in Brandon Manitoba (brother John's obit). 1932 Scott lived in Brandon, Manitoba
Canada (sister Martha's obit). 1936 Scott died and 1939 Margaret died, both at Brandon, Manitoba
Canada (mc/sbs). 2 Children:
1. Edward Grant Sherman born 1894 in Waterloo NY Seneca Co. 1917 married 1st at Melita
Mun/Arthur Manitoba Canada to Grace Winter House born 1898 in Pools Island Bonavista
Bay Newfoundland Canada; divorced 1957. 1957 married 2nd Beryl Gwendolyn Cave born
190x. 1959 Grace married William Arnold Bates born 189x; Grace died 1983 in Vancouver
British Columbia Canada; 1983 Grace died in Vancouver BC Canada, her ashes were
committed to sea in front of Arden Lodge Gibson's Landing BC Canada (mc/sbs). Edward died
1984 in Surrey British Columbia Canada, ashes scatted in Boal Chapel Gardens North
Vancouver British Columbia, and his name is on the Memorial wall (mc/sbs). 4 Children:
1. Scott Beverly Sherman born 1919 in Melita Mun/Arthur Manitoba Canada (from 1st
marriage); he married 1945 in Naramata British Columbia Canada to Phyllis May Dery
born 1921 in Hedley BC Canada; he served as a wireless operator in WW-II, discharged
with rank of Sergeant (mc/sbs). 5 Children:
1. Brian Scott Sherman born 1946 in Vancouver BC Canada; married 1973 in
Vancouver BC Canada to Lesley Joan Ellis born 195x (mc/sbs).
2. Susan Lynn Sherman (Thomas) born 1948 in Vancouver BC Canada; 1971
married at Vancouver BC Canada to David Thomas born 194x (mc/sbs).
3. Ronald Glen Sherman born 1953 in Vancouver BC Canada; has BA and LLA
degrees; 1982 married at Vancouver BC Canada to Patricia Lee Hamilton born 1956
in Victoria BC Canada; barrister & solicitor in the City of Vancouver BC (mc/sbs).
2 Children:
1. Roberta Grace Sherman born 1988 in Grace Hospital in Vancouver BC
Canada (mc/sbs).
2. Gregory Warren Sherman born 1990 in Grace Hospital in Vancouver BC
Canada (mc/sbs).
4. Carol Ann Sherman (Strickland) born 1955 in Vancouver BC Canada; married
1984 in Vancouver BC Canada to Bryan Joseph Strickland born 1947; divorced; 1
child (mc/sbs).
5. Alan James Sherman born 1960 in Vancouver BC Canada; has BA, MA, BEd
degrees (mc/sbs).
2. Donald Dean Sherman born 1924 in Melita Mun/Arthur Manitoba Canada; has BSc
degree; married 1950 at StLambert Quebec Canada to Jocelyn Blanche Wordie born 1929
(mc/sbs). 3 Children:
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1. William Scott Sherman born 1953 in Westmount Quebec Canada (mc/sbs).
2. Julia Leigh Sherman (Tripp) born 1957 in Toronto Ontario Canada; has a BSc
degree; 1982 married at Don Mills Ontario Canada to Stephen Guy Tripp born 195x
(mc/sbs).
3. Dean Donald Sherman born 1964 in Brampton Ontario Canada; has a BSc degree;
1994 married at Guelph Ontario Canada to Lara Susanne Veltkamp born 196x
(mc/sbs).
3. Boyd Morrison Sherman born 1926 in Melita Mun/Arthur Manitoba Canada; 1951
married in BC Canada to Alice Thompson born 193x (mc/sbs). 6 Children:
1. Boyd Grant Sherman Jr born 1951 in BC Canada; married in BC Canada to
Peggy Mitchell born 195x (mc/sbs).
2. Alice Darlene Sherman (Danis) born 1953 in BC Canada; married John Danis
born 1853 (mc/sbs).
3. Sandra Grace Sherman (Price) born 1955 in BC Canada; married 1980 to Lyn
Price (mc/sbs).
4. Alexis Sherman born 1956 in BC Canada (mc/sbs).
5. Carrie Sherman (Clark) born 1959 in BC Canada; married Douglas Clark born
195x (mc/sbs).
6. Allison Patricia Sherman (Semenoff) born 1962 in BC Canada; married 1993 at
Kamloops BC Canada to Gary Michael Semenoff born 196x (mc/sbs).
4. Marion Joyce Sherman (Massie) born 1929 in Melita Mun/Arthur Manitoba Canada;
1951 married in Vancouver BC Canada to Alexander Edward Massie born 1914 in
Canada; Alexander died 1995 in Surrey BC Canada; 2 children (mc/sbs).
2. Arthur Lisle Sherman born 1896 and died 1896 in Waterloo NY Seneca Co .
3. Harold Anderson Sherman born 1903 in Waterloo NY Seneca Co. 1927 Harold was
married at Nesbitt Manitoba Canada to Florence Clara Lillico born 1908. Harold died 1978 in
Brandon Manitoba, buried in Napinka Manitoba. 1991 Florence lived in Napinka Manitoba.
2 Children:
1. Ada Mildred Sherman (Jones) born 1932 in Manitoba Canada; 1950 married in
Manitoba Canada to Clarence Jones 193x (mc/sbs).
2. Scott Sherman born 1937 in Manitoba Canada; married Janet Jones born 194x,
divorced; also other marriages, one to a Linda ________ (mc/sbs).
7. Anna Kate Sherman (Fellows) born 1869 in Macon Twn/Twp Lenawee Co (LEN/BR A-124).
1897 married Edmund Burke Fellows born 186x at Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co, and left that
afternoon by train for Clifton NY (newspaper announcement; LEN/MR E-265). Edmund died 1918,
buried in Fellows Family Cemetery near Clifton NY (obit; mc/sbs). 1930 Anna lived in Clifton NY
(brother John's obit). Anna died 1946 at Clifton NY Monroe Co, buried in Fellows Family
Cemetery (mc/sbs). No children (mc/sbs).
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8. Adeline Jane Sherman (Boyce) born Apr 12 1873 in Macon Twn/Twp Lenawee Co (mc/sbs):
Addie Jane Sherman born Aug 12 1873 (LEN/BR B-30). 1907 she married in NY to Craig Boyce
born 187x. Addie J died 1918 at Clifton NY Monroe Co. Craig died 1965. Both buried in Clifton
Village Cemetery Clifton NY. No children. (mc/sbs).
9. Lester Osgood Sherman born 1875 in Macon Twn/Twp Lenawee Co (mc/sbs; LEN/BR B-138).
About 1899 married Samantha Carr born 188x, and moved to Toledo OH. Lester O, 1875-1901,
died in Toledo OH, buried in Ridgeway Twp Cemetery Ridgeway MI Lenawee Co (tombstone;
obit; mc/sbs). 1 Child:
1. Philander L Sherman (male), 1900-1901, buried in Ridgeway Twp Cemetery (tombstone).
10. Martha E Sherman (Fisher) born 1878 Macon Twn/Twp Lenawee Co (LEN/BR B-301). 1902
married Morenus Fisher born 1867 in NY. 1930 Martha lived in Churchville NY (brother John's
obit). Martha died 1932 in Riga NY Monore Co (obit). 1946 Rean (sic) Fisher died, 1867-1946
(obit). Both buried in Clifton Village Cemetery Clifton NY. (mc/sbs). 3 sons.
LAYTON SHERMAN
1872. Layton age 28 born in MI (1900 Soundex).
1900. Census of Medina Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Layton age 28; Mary Sherman age 25, born 1875
in MI; Em Silirenaite age 59, born 1841 in NY, mother (Soundex s2).(Gen Refs: Not on LDS/AF,
LDS/IGI, DPS, NES, SD)
LEVI7 SHERMAN
American Lineage: David6, Humphrey5, David4, Ebenezer3, Samuel2, & Philip1.
Preceding English Lineage: Samuel6E, Henry5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
Brother: David B is in Lenawee Co and brother Nelson is in Barry Co.
1808. Levi born in Palmyra NY (MPHC v9p56; 1850 Census; obit: SD p1571). Parents were David and
Chloe Sherman; Levi's father David died 1836 in Riga Monroe Co NY (NES p400; FDS p4028). (Gen
Refs: NES p400; not in DPS).
1833. Levi Sherman of Lenawee Co MI obtained patent for 260.77 acres (Landsmen Of Lenawee Co,
1981).
1834. Levi married in Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co to Mary N Baker, who was born 1816 in Macedon
NY Wayne Co (Levi's obit). [Her parents may be Abilgail & Stephen C Baker shown below in the
uncollated records]. Levi Sherman married Mary Baker, date not given, recorded in the Quaker Church
Rollin Month Meeting Lenawee Co MI (MiQ p365)
1834. Apr 17th, Mary Sherman, nee Baker, disowned by the Quaker Church because she married out of
unity, at the Adrian Monthly Meeting Lenawee Co MI (MiQ p206p271): Mary A Baker born Jan 4 1816
in Macedon NY Wayne Co (MiQ p205p271).
1836. They settled in Rollin Twp Lenawee Co.
1936. Levi mentioned in his father's Will (Monroe Co NY Wills).
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1849. Chloe Sherman died, Levi's mother, wife of David Sherman, age 61y, born 1788, buried in a
small Sherman Farm Cemetery in the NE corner of Sec 17 Rollin Twp (tombstone).
1850. Census of Rollin Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Levi age 42, mason; Mary age 35, born 1815 in
NY; children Thomas, Olivia, Chloe, David (p258p515/d397/f405).
1854. Census of Rollin Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Levi (LDS/AISx).
1860. <check at Midland for census>.
1863/64. Levi Sherman a mason lived in Rollin MI (MI Gazeteer & Business Directory p458).
1867. Levi a mason lived in Rollin MI Rollin Twp Lenawee Co (MI Gazetteer & Business Directory).
1867. Aug 10th, Levi Sherman received membership in the Quaker Church at the Rollin Monthly
Meeting Lenawee Co MI (MiQ p404).1870/80. <check for census>
1876. Levi lived in Rollin Twp Lenawee Co (brother David's obit).
1885. Levi died in Rollin Twp Lenawee Co (MPHC v9p56 1886; LEN/DR B-33; MI/DRx 2-148; obit,
Hudson Post Jul 3 1885). Levi died Jun 30 1885 and buried on his own farm (MiQ p405).
1885. Mary lived on the homestead with her son David after her husband Levi died.
1889. Mary moved near buy to her daughter Chloe's farm after Chloe died. She requested to be returned
to the old homestead to died when she felt her time had come.
1891. Mary Sherman died in Rollin Twp, widow, age 75, a son and 2 daughters survived, burial location
not given (MI/DRx 2-157; obit, Hudson Newspaper Feb 6 1891). 4 Children:
1. Thomas E8 Sherman born 1837 in NY (SD p2436). Thomas died 1854, son of L and M N
Sherman, buried in a small farm [Sherman Farm] Cemetery in the NE corner of Sec 17 Rollin Twp
(tombstone).
2. Olivia8 Sherman (Trotten) born 1840 in NY (SD p1982). Called Betsey Olivia Sherman (MiQ
p409).
1877. Mar 10th, Osgood Trotten of Addison and wife Betsey Olivia and child Susie, received
membership in the Quaker Church at the Rollin Month Meeting Lenawee Co MI (MiQ p404p409).
1894. Jul 28th, Osgood and B Olivia Trotten were dropped from the Quaker Church in the Rollin
Monthly Meeting Lenawee Co MI (MiQ p409).
1900. Feb 24th. Osgood and B Olivia Trotten returned to the church (MiQ p409).
1900. Feb 24th, Susan a (an unclear word) member, got letter to the Congerational Church of
Wheatland. 1 Child.
1. Susie Trotten (Gahagan) born in Rollin Lenawee Co MI (MiQ p409). Susie Trotten
(Gahagan) born 1879 in Woodstock Twp Lenawee Co of Osgood Trotten born 184x and Olivia
Sherman (her Obit). 1 Child:
1920. Susie married to James Gahagan born 187x (her obit).
1956. Susie died 1956 at age 77; buried in Calvary Cemetery Pittsford Twp Hillsdale Co (obit,
Hudson Daily News Nov 6 1956).
3. Chloe A8 Sherman (Cole) (Underwood) born in 1843 in NY (SD p427).
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xxxx. Chloe A Sherman married 1st Darius Cole, recorded in the Quaker Church Rollin Monthly
Meeting Lenawee Co MI (MiQ p375).
1877. Mar 10th, Darius and Chloe Cole of Adrian MI, received membership in the Quaker Church
at the Rollin Monthly Meeting Lenawee Co MI (MiQ p375).
xxxx. Darius died (next entry).
1880. Nov 28th, Choloe, widow of Darius Cole, married 2nd J H Underwood, in the records of the
Quaker Church Rollin Monthly Meeting Lenawee Co MI: probably the John H Underwood who's
wife Mariah Underwood, died between 1875-1878 (MiQ p410).
1889. Chloe died (mother's obit; no MI/DRx).
1880. Nov 28th, Darius Cole died at Rollin, buried in Friends Burying Ground in Rollin (MIQ
p375).
4. David Levi8 Sherman born 1845 MI (SD p353).
xxxx. David L married Edna F Emmons (MiQ p404).
1869. May 15th, David Sherman received membership in the Quaker Church at the Rollin Monthly
Meeting Lenawee Co MI (MiQ p404).
1869. May 15th Edna F Sherman of Rollin received membership in the Quaker Church at the Rollin
Monthly Meeting Lenawee Co MI (MiQ p404).
1873. Jun 14th, Edna F Sherman resigned her membership in the Quaker Church at the Rollin
Monthly Meeting Lenawee Co MI (p404).
1886 Dec 9th, David Levi Sherman of Addison MI Lenawee Co married Phebe Ella Upton born
185x of Hudson MI Lenawee Co (A Hudson MI Newspaper Dec 17 1886).
1887. Sep 24th, David L Sherman resigned his membership in the Quaker Church at the Rollin
Monthly Meeting Lenawee Co MI (MiQ p405).
1887. Possible: David L married (LEN/MR D-243).
1885. David lived on parents homestead (his mother's obit).
1890. Mar 29th, David L Sherman received membership in the Quaker Church at the Rollin
Monthly Meeting Lenawee Co MI (MiQ p405).
1893. Jul 29th, David and wife soon to move to Allegan Co MI, and got letter to move from the
Rollin Monthly Meeting Lenawee Co MI (MiQ p405).
1935. Possible: David Sherman died (LEN/DR B-96 or F-6). 1 Child:
1. Anna M Sherman (Brewer) born 1891 in Lenawee Co (her obit).
1922. Anna M married Fay W Brewer born 189x, died in 1922 (her obit).
1982. Anna M of Homer MI died at Marshall MI Calhoun Co; buried in Bentley Corners
Cemetery in Clarendon Twp Calhoun Co MI (obit card Albion MI Public Library).
LYDIA6 SHERMAN (Beals)
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American Lineage: Kelley5, Edmund4, David3, Edmund2, & Philip1.
Preceding English Lineage: Samuel6E, Henry5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
1792. Lydia born in Adams MA Berkshire Co (DPS p299; SD p1523, p1658).
xxxx. Lydia of Berkshire MA, daughter of Kelley Sherman, married in Adams MA to Caleb Beals born
179x (1888 Portrait & Biographic Album Lenawee Co p214, p844).
xxxx. Removed to Mariah NY in Essex Co, and then to Western NY (Southeastern MI Pioneer Families
Especially Lenawee Co MI & New York Origins, by Helen F Lewis).
1834. Removed to Lenawee Co MI (Southeastern MI Pioneer Families Especially Lenawee Co MI &
New York Origins, by Helen F Lewis).
1850/55. Cableb Beals died Litchfield MI (Southeastern MI Pioneer Families Especially Lenawee Co
MI & New York Origins, by Helen F Lewis).
xxxx. Lydia died on a visit to MA, buried in Oakwood Cemetery Lenawee Co MI (Southeastern MI
Pioneer Families Especially Lenawee Co MI & New York Origins, by Helen F Lewis).
M L SHERMAN Dr
1809. M L Sherman was born.
1889. Dr M L Sherman of Adrian died at age 80; a spiritualist writer of some note (obit, a Hudson MI
Newspaper Jul 12 1889; MPHC v17p133 1890; LEN/DRx B-96; no MI/DRx) <read DR>
MERRITT6 SHERMAN
American Lineage: John5, David4, Ebenezer3, Samuel2, & Philip1.
Preceding English Lineage: Samuel6E, Henry5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
Contributor: mc/ems = Earl M Sherman, 8020 SE 57th St, Mercer Island WA 98040,
<emsherm@aol.com>..
Contributor: mc/mek = Mary Elizabeth Keefer, PO Box 554, Anderson MO 64831.
Contributor: mc/bs = Bryan Sherman, 804 N Blossom Ct, Blue Springs MO 64015, 816-224-4351,
<BSher51665@aol.com>.
1800. Oct 30th, Merritt born in East Palmyra NY in Ontario Co (mc/ems; SOY v4n1p18 1998).
Preceding ancestry unknown (SD p1908).
1819. Dec 23rd, Merritt married Miss Emily Rich in Palmyra NY, who was born 1801 in CT; and is a
descendant of William Brewster who came to America on the Mayflower (mc/ems; SOY v4n1p18
1998).
1820. Merritt and Emily lived in Palmyra NY (mc/ems, census).
xxxx. Merritt was a farmer, but also carried on merchandising on the Erie Canal for 25 years; he was the
first to run a merchant boat on the canal; he also held various offices of trust in Wayne Co NY
(mc/ems).
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1830. Merritt and Emily lived in Palmyra NY (mc/ems, census).
183x. Merritt served in the 16th Riflemen, NY State Militia; he became a Lieutenant May 10 1831 and a
Captain Sep 28 1833 (Military History of Wayne Co NY, by Lewis H Clark).
1834. Merritt of Wayne Co NY purchased property in Hudson Twp Lenawee Co MI (mc/ems,
LEN/LR).
1834. Merritt of Wayne Co NY purchased 80 acres in Sec 13 of Pittsford Twp Hillsdale Co MI
(HIL/LRx, land patent).
1836. Merritt of Wayne Co NY purchased 40 acres in Sec 11 of Pittsford Twp Hillsdale Co MI
(HIL/LRx, land patent).
1840. Merritt and Emily lived in Palmyra NY (mc/ems, census).
1848. Merritt removed to Cleveland OH area, Strongsville OH and farmed (mc/ems; SOY v4n1p18
1998).
1850. Merritt and Emily, and children Lafayette, Butler, Augusta, Emily, Arloa, Rogener & Martin
Adelbert, lived in Strongsville OH (mc/ems, census).
1853. Merritt removed to Lenawee Co MI about this time, and farmed with his son Martin Adelbert
Sherman near a village of Rollin MI (mc/ems; SOY v4n1p18 1998).
1854. Merritt removed to Lenawee Co MI, and engaged in farming and stock raising (mc/ems).
1860. Merritt and Emily and son Martin Adelbert lived in Rollin Twp Lenawee Co MI (mc/ems).
1870. Merritt and Emily and son Martin Adelbert lived in Rollin Twp Lenawee Co MI (mc/ems).
xxxx. Merritt removed to Hillsdale Co MI after 1870, and moved in with their daughter Rogener Foster
(mc/ems; SOY v4n1p18 1998).
1880. Merritt and Emily lived with their daughter Rogener Foster and family, in Hillsdale Twp Hillsdale
Co (mc/ems).
1881. Merritt died, 1800-1881, interred in Bankers Cemetery Cambria Twp Hillsdale Co (tombstone;
mc/ems; no MI/DRx).
1889. Emily died, 1801-1889, interred in Bankers Cemetery Cambria Twp Hillsdale Co (tombstone;
mc/ems; no MI/DRx). 11 Children:
1. Harriet7 Sherman (Sweezey) born 1820 in East Palmyra NY (mc/ems).
1840. Harriet married Joseph Sweezey in Wayne Co NY; who was born 1818 in NY (mc/ems).
1850. Harriet and Joseph Sweezey lived in Marion Wayne Co NY with 4 children.
1860. Harriet and Joseph Sweezey lived in Wheatland Twp Hillsdale Co MI (mc/ems).
1892. Joseph died in Hillsdale MI; interred in Dibble Cemetery in Wheatland Twp Hillsdale Co
(mc/ems; no MI/DRx).
1895. Harriet died in Wheatland Twp Hillsdale Co; interred in Dibble Cemetery in Wheatland Twp
Hillsdale Co (mc/ems; no MI/DRx). 7 Children, not listed here.
2. Lydia7 Sherman (Ferris) was born 1823 in East Palmyra NY (mc/ems).
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1841. Lydia married Daniel D Ferris in NY state, who was born 182x (mc/ems).
1881. Lydia died in Fulton OH, and interred in Pleasant View Cemetery Fayette OH in Fulton Co
(mc/ems).10 Children, not listed here.
3. Lafayette7 Sherman born 1824 in East Palmyra NY in Wayne Co (SD p1529; mc/ems).
1850. Census of Strongville OH Cuyahoga Co indicated Lafayette lived with his parents Murray
(sic) and Emiley Sherman (SD p1529, census).
1850. Fayette married Sarah Ann Root in Middleburgh OH in Cuyahoga Co, who was born 1829
in Strongsville OH in Fulton Co (mc/ems).
1860. Census of Rollins Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Lafayette (census p578; mc/ems).
1870. Census of Chesterfield Twp Fulton Co OH indicated: Lafayette a farmer, Sarah and family
(mc/ems, census).
1880. Census of Morenci MI in Lenawee Co indicated: Lafayette who was retired and wife Sarah
and children Lela and Deward (census; mc/ems).
1900. Census of Morenci MI Lenawee Co indicated: Lafayette age 75; Sarah age 70, born 1829 in
OH, wife (Soundex s1; mc/ems).
1904. Sarah died, wife of Lafayette, buried in Hawley Cemetery located 6 miles W of Lyons OH
Chesterfield Twp Fulton Co, [this area was MI before the Toledo War when it became OH]
(mc/ems; tombstone; no MI/DRx).
1908. Lafayette died in Seattle WA in King Co; he was living with his daughter Lela; interred in
Hawley Cemetery Chesterfield Twp Fulton Co OH (mc/ems; tombstone; obit, Adrian Daily
Telegram Sep 22 & Sep 26 1908). 6 Children:
1. Merit8 Sherman born 1851 in Chesterfield Twp Fulton Co OH (mc/ems).
1906. Merit married Cora McClure in South Park, Seattle WA, who was born 185x (mc/ems).
1870. Merit lived with his parents in Chesterfield Twp Fulton Co OH (mc/ems, census).
1910. Merit lived in Seattle WA, retired (mc/ems, census).
1920. Merit lived alone in Seattle WA (mc/ems, census).
xxxx. Cora died in child birth and their only child died at birth, both are interred in MtPleasant
Cemetery Seattle WA (mc/ems).
1943. Merit died in Seattle WA in King Co; interred in MtPleasant Cemetery Seattle WA
(mc/ems).
2. Edgar James8 Sherman born 1854 in Chesterfield Twp Fulton Co OH (mc/ems).
1870. Edgar lived with his parents in Chesterfield Twp Fulton Co OH (mc/ems, census).
1878. Edgar married Leora Obediance Wright in Fulton Co OH, who was born 186x
(mc/ems).
1880. Edgar a farmer & Leora lived in Chesterfield Twp Fulton Co OH (mc/ems, census).
1900. Edgar and Leora live in Seattle WA (mc/ems, census).
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1920. Edgar and Leora lived in Seattle WA (mc/ems, census).
1937. Edgar died in Seattle WA; interred in MtPleasant Cemetery Seattle WA (mc/ems).
2 Children:
1. Clyde9 Sherman born 1881 (mc/ems).
2. Hermie9 Sherman born 1882 (mc/ems).
3. Herbert E8 Sherman was born 1856/57 probably in Rollin Twp Lenawee Co MI (mc/ems).
1890. Herbert purchased 160 acres near Osmond NE in Pierce Co; sold the property in 1892
(mc/ems).
1892. Herbert married Hattie M Nance Wells in Ponca NE in Dixon Co, who was born 186x
(mc/ems).
1894. Herbert purchased several parcels in the town of Randolph NE in Pierce Co (mc/ems).
1895/1906. Herbert purchased and sold many parcels of land in Pierce Co NE (mc/ems).
1900. Herbert and Hattie lived in Pierce Co NE (mc/ems, census).
1906. Herbert homesteaded 160 acres near Kadoka SD in Jackson Co, and lived there until
1918 (mc/ems).
1910. Herbert and Hattie lived in Kadoka SD in Stanley (sic) Co (mc/ems, census).
1918. Herbert removed to Seattle WA area; lived 2 years in Highland Park and then moved to
Oak Harbor WA where they lived on a 40 acre farm their son Earl had purchased in 1919
(mc/ems).
1920. Herbert and Hattie lived in Oak Harbor WA in Island Co (mc/ems, census).
1936. Herbert died in Seattle WA; interred in MtPleasant Cemetery Seattle WA (mc/ems).
8 Children:
1. Earl9 Sherman born 1893 (mc/ems).
2. Clara9 Sherman born 1895 (mc/ems).
3. Elsie9 Sherman born 1898 (mc/ems).
4. Julia9 Sherman born 1902 (mc/ems).
5. Sarah9 Sherman born 1902 (mc/ems).
6. Lizzie9 Sherman born 1909 (mc/ems).
7. Merritt9 Sherman born 1909 (mc/ems).
8. Mildred9 Sherman born 1916 (mc/ems).
4. Lela8 Sherman born 1861 in Rollin Twp Lenawee Co MI (mc/ems).
1870. Lela lived with her parents in Chesterfield Twp Fulton Co OH (mc/ems).
1880. Lela lived with her parents in Morenci MI in Lenawee Co (mc/ems).
1900. Lela lived with her parents in Morenci MI in Lenawee Co, she was a milliner (mc/ems).
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1910. Lela lived in South Park in Seattle WA in King Co (mc/ems).
1947. Lela died in Seattle WA in King Co; never married; interred in Evergrn-Washelli
[cemetery] Seattle WA (mc/ems).
5. Deward8 Sherman born 1866 in Chesterfield Twp Fulton Co OH (mc/ems).
1900. Deward lived with his parents in Morenci MI Lenawee Co, he was a day laborer
(mc/ems, census).
1904/1936. Deward worked for the Page Woven Wire Fence Co in Adrian MI as a weaver
(mc/ems, city directories).
1905. Deward married Ethel Hanlin who was born 1867 (mc/ems).
1910. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: Danard (sic) age 43, Ethel age 41, born
1867 in OH, wife (Soundex e48/f303).
1920. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: Deward age 51; Ethel age 48; Clarence
Hanlin born 1890 in MI, step-son; Helen Hanlin born 1913 in OH, step-grand-daughter
(Soundex e58/p7).
1936. Deward died in Adrian MI in Lenawee Co; interred in Hawley Cemetery in Chesterfield
Twp Fulton Co OH (LEN/DR F-39; mc/ems, obit, Adrian Daily Telegram Sep 24, Oct 12, Oct
14 1936).
1944. Possible: Ethel Gertrude Sherman died (LEN/DRx F-330; Adrian Daily Telegram May
6 1944).
6. Verna8 Sherman born 1871 in Chesterfield Twp Fulton Co OH (mc/ems).
1872. Verna died in Chesterfield Twp Fulton Co OH; interred in Hawley Cemetery
Chesterfield Twp Fulton Co OH (mc/ems). Vernie Sherman born 1871, daughter of L and S,
died 1872, buried in Hawley Cemetery (tombstone; no MI/DRx).
4. Newton Butler7 Sherman born 1826 in East Palmyra NY in Wayne Co (mc/ems).
1850. Newton lived with his parents in Strongsville OH (mc/ems, census).
1852. Newton married Sarah Adaline Hillard at Cleveland OH; who was born 1835 (her DR;
mc/ems).
xxxx. Newton to age 25 lived with his parents and help his father in the mercantile business on the
Erie Canal. After leaving his parents, he turned his attention to trading in stock, driving them West,
and as a stock merchant he was very successful. During the time he was also engaged in teaching
school in various parts of NY, PA & OH. He made his home near Cleveland until he moved to
Lenawee Co MI in 1854 and resident for 13 years. (mc/ems).
1852. Newton purchased 100 acres in Rollin Twp Lenawee Co MI (mc/ems, LEN/LR).
1863. Newton sold above property, and purchased 70 acres in Rollins Twp Lenawee Co (mc/ems,
LEN/LR).
1866. Newton sold above property (mc/ems, LEN/LR).
1867. Newton removed to Hickory County MO and engaged in farming and stock raising, and also
served as county treasurer (mc/ems; 1889 History of Hickory County Missouri, p611).
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1891. Newton died in Wheatland Twp Butler Co MO (mc/mek).
1918. Sarah Adelaide Sherman died in Wheatland Twp Hickory Co MO, widowed, buried in
Sumner Cemetery (certificate of death 45676). 5 Children:
1. Clarence E8 Sherman born 185x (mc/ems).
2. John Monroe8 Sherman born Aug 19 1853 in Adrian MI Lenawee Co (mc/ems;
(<www.parsonstech.com/search>).
1872. Feb 6th, John Monroe Sherman married Lucy D Paxton born Sep 25 1853
(<www.parsonstech.com/search>).
1893. Oct 1st, Lucy died (<www.parsons.cob/search).
1918. John was informant for mother's death record (mother's DR).
1942. Aug 19th, John died at Hickory Co MO (<www.parsonstech.com/search>).
3. Orlena8 Sherman born 1858 probable in Lenawee Co, died 1878 probably in Hickory Co
MO (mc/ems; no MI/DRx).
4. George Newton8 Sherman born Oct 31 1864 in Adrian MI Lenawee Co (mc/ems;
<www.parsonstech.com/search>).
1884. 26th Feb, George married in Hickory MO to Nancy Elizabeth Combs born 1864 (copy
of family bible; mc/ems; <www.parsonstech.com/search>).
xxxx. George was a school teacher and then a builder and contractor until he retired in 1947
(his obit).
1956. Nancy died in Versailles MO, buried in Versailles Cemetery Versailles MO Morgan Co
(mc/mek; obit, no source).
1958. George died in Versailles MO Morgan Co; buried in Versailles Cemetery Versailles MO
(mc/mek; obit, The Sedalia MO Democrat Jun 10 1958). George died Jun 8 1958 in Wheatland
MO Hickory Co (<www.parsonstech.com/search>). 8 Children:
1. Infant9 Sherman, born 1885 in Wheatland MO, died 1885 (mother's obit; mc/mek).
2. Ila9 Sherman (Brewer) born 1887 in Wheatland MO, married 1907 to George Brewer
born 188x, died 1912 (mother's obit; mc/mek). 2 Children:
1. George Wm10 Brewer born 1908 in Pryor OK, reared by his mother's parents,
married 1934 to Gladys Johnson born 191x, died age 78 [1986] in Kansas City MO,
buried in Versailles Cemetery Versailles MO (mc/mek; obit, source and date
unknown).
2. Joe Combs10 Brewer born 1909 in Salina OK, reared by his mother's parents,
married 1934 to Bonnie P McDonald born 191x, Joe died 1990 in Kansas City MO,
buried in Versailles Cemetery Versailles MO (mc/mek; obit, source and date
unknown).
3. Hugh Butler9 Sherman born 1888 in Wheatland MO, 1910 married Alta Pearl
Carriger born 1898, 1956/58 lived in Versailles MO (parent's obits; mc/mek). Hugh died
at age 74 in Versailles MO, buried in Union Cemetery near Rocky Mount MO (obit,
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unknown source and date); Hugh died Mar 19 1963 (wife's obit). Alta, 1898-1969, died in
Jefferson City MO, buried in Union Cemetery near Rocky Mount MO (obit, source and
date unknown). 3 Children:
1. Melva10 Sherman (Jobe) born 192x, married Norman Jobe born 192x, 1963 lived
in Versailles MO (father's obit), 1969 lived in Tipton MO (mother's obit).
2. Ila Corinne10 Sherman (Cooper),born 192x, married Mr Cooper born 192x,
1963/69 lived in StPaul MN (parent's obits).
3. Hazel Irene10 Sherman (Jobe) born 192x, married Mr Jobe born 192x, 1963/69
lived in Rocky Mount MO (father's obit).
4. John Allen9 Sherman or Allen J Sherman born 1896 in Wheatland MO, married
Maude Crutchfield born 190x, died 1947 (mother's obit; mc/mek).
5. Orlena Lou9 Sherman born 1892 in Wheatland MO, died 1897 (mother's obit;
mc/mek).
6. Sarah Dulciem9 Sherman (Harper) (Flanders) born 1894 in Gravois MO, married
1929, 1956/58 lived in Versailles MO (parent's obits; mc/mek). 1963 Sarah Flanders lived
in Denver CO (brother Hugh's obit).
7. William T9 Sherman born 1901 in Versailles MO, died 1901 (mother's obit; mc/mek).
8. Carrie Corrine9 Sherman (Williams) born 1905 in Versailles MO, married 1921 to R
V Williams born 190x, 1956/58 Mrs R V Williams lived in Versailles MO (parent's obits;
mc/mek). 1963 Mrs Carrie Williams lived in Versailles MO (brother Hugh's obit).
5. Augusta7 Sherman (Cobb) born 1829 in East Palmyra NY (mc/ems).
1850. August lived with parents in Strongsville OH (mc/ems, census).
1850. Augusta married, Henry H Cobb, in Cuyahoga Co OH who was born 182x (mc/ems).
6. Merit7 Sherman born 1829 in East Palmyra NY (mc/ems, tombstone).
1831. Merit died at East Palmyra NY; interred in the East Palmyra Cemetery (mc/ems, tombstone).
7. Emily M7 Sherman (Stevens) born 1831 in East Palmyra NY (mc/ems).
1853. Emily married Chester A Stevens in Cuyahoga OH, who was born 1826 in NY (mc/ems).
1860. Emily & Chester lived in Carmel Twp Eaton Co MI (mc/ems).
1870. Emily & Chester lived in Walton Twp Eaton Co (mc/ems).
1880. Emily & Chester lived in Walton Twp Eaton Co (mc/ems).
1910. Emily & Chester lived in Benton Twp Eaton Co (mc/ems).
1916. Feb 12th, Emily died in Potterville MI in Eaton Co; interred in Potterville cemetery
(mc/ems)..
1916. Feb 15th, Chester died in Potterville MI in Eaton Co; interred in Potterville cemetery
(mc/ems).7 Children, not listed here.
8. Aurelia M7 Sherman (Fay) born 1834 in East Palmyra NY (mc/ems).
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1852. Aurelia married Amos Fay in Medina OH, who was born 183x (mc/ems).
1913. Aurelia died at Chesterfield Twp Fulton Co OH; interred in Oak Grove Cemetery Morenci
MI in Lenawee Co (mc/ems; no MI/DRx).
9. Rogener7 Sherman (Foster) born 1836 in East Palmyra NY (mc/ems).
1850. Rogener lived with parents in Strongsville OH (mc/ems, census).
1856. Rogener married William P Foster in Rollin Twp Lenawee Co MI, who was born 1836
(mc/ems, HIL/MR).
xxxx. Merritt removed to Hillsdale Co MI after 1870, and moved in with their daughter Rogener
Foster (mc/ems; SOY v4n1p18 1998).
1880. Rogener and William lived in Hillsdale Twp Hillsdale Co MI (mc/ems, census).
1900. Rogener died, interred in Bankers Cemetery Cambria Twp Hillsdale Co MI (tombstone;
mc/ems). 4 Children, not listed here.
10. Arloa7 Sherman (Gilson) born 1839 in East Palmyra NY (mc/ems).
1850. Arloa lived with her parents in Strongsville OH (mc/ems, census).
1858. Arloa married Andrew J Gilson at Pittsford Twp Hillsdale Co MI who was born 1843
(mc/ems, HIL/MR).
1860. Arloa and Andrew lived with his parents in Rollin Twp Lenawee Co MI (mc/ems).
2 Children, not listed here.
11. Martin Adelbert7 Sherman born 1843 in East Palmyra NY (mc/ems).
1934. Martin died in Cambria Twp Hillsdale Co MI; he never married; interred in Bankers
Cemetery Cambria Twp Hillsdale Co MI (tombstone; mc/ems).
NEVERSON SHERMAN
1805. Neverson born 1805 in VT, ancestry unknown (SD p1958). (Gen Refs: SD p1958; not in DPS,
NES, DWS, MEHGR CD-ROM)
xxxx. Neverson married before 1829 to Frances born 181x, Frances Sherman (SD p1958).
1850. Census of Florence Twn/Twp Erie Co OH indicated: Neverson head of family (SD p1958).
1861/64. Neverson served in the Civil War, unit not given (SA/GRCx).
1872. Neverson Sherman of Galva IL Henry Co died in Hudson MI Lenawee Co. He was age 67, born
1805; former resident of Hudson MI; he came to spend the Summer with his daughter and son-in-law
James R Beach; other names and burial location not give (MI/DRx 2-141; obit, Hudson Gazette Jun 7
1872 and May 16 1873). Possible death record (LEN/DR A-86). Neverson died 1872, buried in Locust
Corners [Kane] Cemetery Pittsford Twp Hillsdale Co (SA/GRCx; tombstone). 5 Children:
1. John N Sherman born 1829 in OH (SD p1393). 1863 John N Sherman of Hudson MI Lenawee
Co married in Pittsford MI Hillsdale Co to Annie Britton of Pittsford MI (Adrian Daily
Watchtower Feb 2 1863 p2c5). John N married 1841 to Mary A Britten born 1845 (HIL/MR). 1
Child:
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1. Horace or Horatio P Sherman died, no dates, age 3y16d, son of J N Sherman and Mary
Sherman, buried in lot with Neverson in Locust Corners Cemetery Pittsford Twp Hillsdale Co
(tombstone).
2. Henry Sherman born 1836 in OH (SD p1109).
3. Theresa Sherman born 1840 OH (SD p2411). 1868 Theresa Sherman of Hudson MI Lenawee
Co died, age not given, daughter of Neverson and Fanny Sherman (a Hudson Newspaper Feb 14
1868).
4. Sarah L Sherman born 1841 OH (SD p2291). Possible: 1887 marriage (LEN/MR E-2)
5. Mary I Sherman born 1846 in OH (SD p1816).
ORA H SHERMAN
1860. Ora H born in OH (1910 Soundex).
1910. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: Ora H age 50; Mary L Sherman age 50. born 1860
in MI, wife (Soundex e48/f97).
1920. Census of Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: O A (sic) Sherman age 67; Mary age 60 (Soundex
e38/p7).(Gen Refs: Not in LDS/AF, LDS/IGI)
OREN SHERMAN
1853. Oren born in Canada (1900 Soundex). (Gen Refs: Not in LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).
1900. Census of Hudson Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Oren age 46; Mary Sherman age 53, born 1846
in MI; child Geo (Soundex s5). 1 Child:
1. Geo Sherman born 1872 in OH. Possible: 1929 George died (LEN/DR E-202).
RODNEY SHERMAN
1875. Rodney born in MI (1910 Soundex). (Gen Refs: Not in LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).
1910. Census of Onsted MI Lenawee Co indicated: Rodney age 35; Mary Sherman age 31, born 1879
in MI; child Sarah (Soundex e57/f350). 1 Child:
1. Sarah Sherman born 1899 in MI.
RUEL7 SHERMAN
Possible American Lineage: Reuel6, John5, Bezaleel4, John3, James2, & Rev John1.
Possible Preceding English Lineage: Edmond6E, Henry5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, & John2E, Thomas1E.
1791. Ruel born in Wardsboro Twp Windham VT, father Ruel Sherman, mother Clara Sherman
(LDS/IGI). Father could be Reuel Sherman born 1763 in Brimfield MA, who removed to Wardsborough
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VT in 1784, although no mention of wife or children [relationship not proven] (NES p59, FDS p3114).
(Gen Refs: SD p2183; not in DPS, NES, DWS).
1850. Census of Seneca MI Lenawee Co indicated: Ruel age 60, farmer; children Samuel, Andrew; lived
with son Samuel (p290/d915/f915).
1854. Census of Seneca MI Lenawee Co indicated: Ruel (LDS/AISx). 2 Children:
1. Samuel Sheldon8 Sherman born 1822 in NY (1850 Census; SD p2239; FT).
1850. Census of Seneca MI Lenawee Co indicated: Samuel S age 28, farmer; Eliza Sherman age
21, born 1829 in NY; children Ruel, Ruth (p290/d915/f915). <reread census>
1860. Census of Woodstock Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Samuel age 38, born 1822 in NY, farmer;
Mary B Sherman age 38, born 1822 in NY, child Mable (p16p764/d122/f123). [census unclear].
4 Children:
1. Ruel A Sherman born 1847 in MI (SD p2183).
2. Ruth Ansten Sherman born 1848 in MI (SD p2197).
3. Mable Sherman born 1845 in MI.
4. Andrew Sherman born 1849 in MI (SD p152).
2. Andrew Sherman born 1839 in MI.
S W SHERMAN
1831. S W born in OH.
1860. Census of Fairfield Twp Lenawee Co indicated: S W age 29, farmer; Eliza Sherman age 22, born
1838 in OH (179p426/d1337/f1131). [census unclear]
1875. S W Sherman performed a marriage 1875 at Weston MI Fairfiled Twp Lenawee Co (DAR
records, Part I, 1981).
SAMUEL6 SHERMAN
American Lineage: Elisha5, Samuel4, Samuel3, John2, & Samuel1.
Preceding English Lineage: Edmund6E, Edmund5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1.
Brother: Joseph6 Sherman is in Jackson Co MI.
1802. Samuel born in Wilton NY in Saratoga Co. (Gen Ref: NES p254/258; FDS p4370; SD p2232)
1828. Samuel married in Wilton NY to Hannah Clancy, who was born 1799 in VT.
1842/45. Samuel removed to MI (based on birth places of their children).
1846. Samuel removed to Woodstock Twp Lenawee Co about 1846 (NES p254).
1846. Hannah Sherman died in Woodstock Twp Lenawee Co. Buried in Cambridge Junction
Cemetery, St Michaels and All Angel's Episcopal Church Burying Ground in Cambridge Twp Lenawee
Co (tombstone).
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1844. Nancy Sherman born 1771, died 1844 at age 73, buried in same lot as Samuel's wife [relationship
unknown] (tombstone).
185x. Samuel married 2nd Mary Ann Cowen born 1812.
1850. Census of Woodstock Twp Lenawee Co MI indicated: Samuel age 43, born 1807 in NY, farmer;
Mary Sherman age 38, born 1812 in NY; children Franklin, Orrin, Samuel, Mayabe (p49/d359/f360).
1854. Census of Woodstock Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Samuel (LDS/AISx).
1864. Samuel crossed the great plains and settled in CA. He was a farmer and lumberman. 10 Children:
1. Otis7 Sherman born 1829 in Wilton NY, died 1852 (SD p1998). Buried in Briggs Cemetery Sec
11 Woodstock Twp Lenawee Co, N side of US-12 (tombstone).Buried in the same lot are the
following unidentified persons:

S G Sherman died Aug 6 1850.

E G Sherman died Jan 18 1848.
2. John Tecumseh7 Sherman born 1830 in Wilton NY, also given as John Tagoon Sherman
(NES p254 and p256 respectively; SD p1394).
1844. John came to MI to join his parents, and worked as a tailor.
1846/48. John enlisted in Co H 1st Reg't MI Vol for Mexican service. Honorably discharged 1848
and returned to MI.
1847/48. John F (sic) Sherman age 18 years, 5'4" tall, light complexion, black eyes, brown hair, born
in Saratoga Co NY (DGM v41n1p18 Fall 1978, from Descriptive Rolls of 1st Reg MI Vol).
1849. John received a pension and a land warrant and left for CA, and settled at Butte Bar CA.
1853. John moved to Calaveras Valley in Santa Clara Co CA.
1856. John bought 640 acres of a Spanish land grant in Calaveras Valley.
1857. John married in San Jose CA to Mary Caroline Haley born 183x.
1912. John moved to Plumas Co Ca.
1913. John died at Quincy in Plumas Co CA. 4 Children born Calaveras Valley Santa Clara Co CA,
not shown here. (NES p256; FDS p4382).
3. Elijah Clancy7 Sherman born 1832 Saratoga Co NY. Married 1859 at New Orleans LA to Ann
McIntyre born 183x. He died 1891, probably at New Orleans LA. She died 1909 at New Orleans
LA. 10 Children born in New Orleans LA. (NES p255; SD p656))
4. Benjamin Franklin7 Sherman born June 1835 Wilton Saratoga NY, also Franklin Sherman
(<ancestry.com> Gene Pool)..
1859. Jan 27th, Franklin Sherman of Rock Island IL married at Quincy MI Branch Co to Phebe
Jane Newberry born 1834 (BRA/MR C-358; MI Christian Herald Mar 10 1859; <ancestry.com>
Gene Pool).
1860. Census of Clarendon Twp Calhoun Co indicated: Franklin age 24, farmer; Phebe J age 26,
born 1834 in NY (p213/d1651/f1619). [census unclear]
1907. Apr 13th, He died in Petaluma CA.
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1915. Phebe Jane Sherman died in Petaluma CA. (NES p254; FDS p4378) 5 Children:
1. Ida Jane8 Sherman (Burns) born Feb 2 1861 in Clarendon MI Calhoun Co; May 2 1882
married at Petaluma CA to Charles Sumner Burns born 186x at Petaluma CA; Ida died Feb 8
1953 in Petaluma CA; 2 Children. (NES p254; SD p1168; <ancestry.com> Gene Pool) .
2. Marian Estella8 Sherman born Apr 11 1863 in Clarendon MI Calhoun Co, died Aug 29
1864 at Salt Lake City UT. (SD p1715; <ancestry.com> Gene Pool).
3. Emily Hannah8 Sherman born 1867 in Santa Clara CA, died 1879 of diphtheria (SD p758).
4. Amelia8 Sherman born 1872 in Santa Clara Ca, died 1879 of diphtheria (SD p134).
5. Helen8 Sherman born 1874 in Santa Clara Ca, died 1879 of diphtheria (SD p1078).
5. Orrin7 (uc) Sherman (male) born 1836 in NY (1850 Census; SD p1900; not in NES).
6. Samuel Jay7 Sherman born 1837 in Wilton NY (NES p254; SD 2244), born 1837 in MI (1850
Census).
1860. Married in San Jose CA to Sarah Ann Haley born 184x.
1864. Possible: Samuel T Schureman (sic) age 26 born 1838 enlisted at Rome Twp Lenawee Co MI
in Co E 11th Cavalry (MSS v41p84).
1921. Samuel died at Petaluma CA.
1928. Sarah died at Santa Rose CA and buried at Petaluma CA. 5 Children born Santa Clara Co CA.
(NES p258; FDS p4384)
Note. NES p254 shows all children born in NY, however it is believed Samuel and the younger
children were born in MI, based on 1850 Census.
7. Mayabe7 Sherman (female) born 1839 in MI (1850 Census).
8. Joseph7 Sherman born 1840 in MI, died 1843 (SD 1473).
9. Hannah Mary7 Sherman born 1842 in Wilton NY, died 1846, age 5yr (SD p1028). Buried in
Cambridge Junction Cemetery, St Michaels and All Angel's Episcopal Church Burying Ground in
Cambridge Twp Lenawee Co (tombstone).
10. Mabel Caroline7 Sherman (Pease) born 1845 in MI. 1866 married to Richard Depew Pease
born 184x at San Jose CA. She died 1914. 1 Child. (NES p258; SD 1675)
SAMUEL SHERMAN
Contributor: mc/ksc = Keli Spears Copeland, 11100 N 115th St #128, Scottsdale AZ 85259,
<alankeli@worldnet.att.net>.
Contributor: mc/ras = Richard A Sherman, One Las Olas Circle #802, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316,
<goodmanatee@juno.com>.
Contributor: mc/pa = Pam Allen <pam.allen@pwrtc.com>.
1805. Samuel born in NY, ancestry unknown (SD p2234).
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1830. Samuel married Emily prior before 1830 (SD p2234); maiden name may have been Emily
Hunter born 181x (mc/ksc).
1850. Samuel and family lived in Brooklyn NY Kings Co, all 9 children lived with parents at this time
(census).
1890. Samuel died, 1905-1890, lived in Adrian MI, buried in Woodlawn Cem Toledo OH (cemetery
records).
1904. Emily Sherman died, 1808-1904, lived in Adrian MI, buried in Woodlawn Cem Toledo OH
(cemetery records). 9 Children:
1. Emily Sherman born about 1830 in NY (SD p753, p2234).
2. George H Sherman born about 1832 in NY (SD p936, p2234).
3. Samuel Sherman born about 1834 in CT (SD p2243, p2234). [See Samuel born 1835 in NY
shown in Schoolcraft Co].
4. Hiram Hunter Sherman born about 1836 in Danbury CT ÓSD p1139, p2234; mc/ksc).
1850. Hiram H lived with parents in Brooklyn NY Kings Co (SD p1139; mc/ksc).
xxxx. Hiram married Abby/Abbie ________ born 184x (mc/ksc; mc/ras).
1861/65. Hiram and Abby Sherman lived in Boston MA during the Civil War (mc/ksc).
1872. Removed in Toledo OH (mc/ksc).
1890. Removed to Adrian MI (mc/ksc).
1890. Hiram Sherman a Civil War veteran lived in Adrian MI Lenawee Co (1890/CSSx sd1ed195).
<read, get unit>. 1 Child:
1. Auther W Sherman born Nov 17 1882 in Adrian MI (<ancestry.com> Gene Pool).
5. Mary E Sherman born about 1838 in CT (SD p1798, p2234).
6. Benjamin F Sherman born about 1840 in CT (SD p258, p2234).
7. Richard M Sherman born about 1843 in NY (SD p2124, p2234).
8. Martha I Sherman born about 1844 in NY (SD p1738 p2234).
9. Adelia Sherman (Cline) (Daniels) born about 1847 in NY (SD p56, p2234; cemetery records).
xxxx. Adelia married 1st Adam Cline, who was born 184x in Belgium. Adam owned and operated
Clines Footery in Antwerp OH, and reportedly he also had stores in Jackson MI and Adrian MI.
(mc/pa).
1903. Adam died (mc/pa).
1920. Adelia married 2nd Lucius A Daniels b184x of Sand Creek MI (mc/pa).
1922. Lucius A Daniels died (mc/pa).
1943. Adelia Daniels died, 1847-1943 (tombstone, pa/mc); Adelia Cline born 1847, date of death
not given, lived in Adrian MI, buried in Woodlawn Cem Toledo OH in parents lot (cemetery
records).
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1. Mable Sherman (Cline) born 1876 in Toronto Canada; 1870 married Hubert Cline b187x
from OH, who is the son of her mother's husband Adam Cline (mc/pa).
THOMAS SHURMAN
1871. Thomas born in IL (1910 Soundex).
1910. Census of Lenawee Co indicated: Thomas age 39, servant; enumerated with Chris Spielman
(Soundex e54/f25).
WELCOME S7 SHERMAN
American Lineage: David6, David5, Jacob4, David3, Edmund2, & Philip1.
Preceding English Lineage: Samuel6E, Henry5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
1810. Born in VT (SD p2496, 1850 census). (Gen Ref: DPS p306, NES p298/9; SD p2496; LDS/AF;
not in LDS/IGI)
1818. Born 1818 (MPHC v14p134). <recheck reference>
1841. Welcome married Marilla Hill (Harris) [born 1807], her 2nd marriage. Marilla Hill born 1807 at
Charlotte VT Chittenden Co; 1815 she moved to Portland NY Chautauoua Co; 1822 she married
George Harris born 180x); 1885 moved to Buffalo NY; 1834 she came to MI overland, the trip
occupied 3 weeks and 4 days (Michigana v13n4p48 1968).
1850. Census of Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co indicated: Welcome age 40, mechanic; Marilla age 43, born
1807 in NY; children Melissa, Frances, Mary; B Richkets age 25, born 1825 in NY, mechanic
(p127/d950/f950).
1860. Census of Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co indicated: Welcome age 41, born 1819 in VT, carpenter;
Naula (uc) age 51, born 1809 in VT; children Frances, Mary (p130p878/d973/f911). [census unclear]
1870. Census index of Tecumseh Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Welcome (sic) (p558).
1879. Welcome Sherman of Tecumseh MI, grain cradle manufacturer (MI Gaz p1008).
1881. Welcome Sherman of Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co, grain cradle mnfr (MI Gaz p1066).
1883. Welcome Sherman of Tecumseh MI, grain cradle mnfr (MI Gaz p1404).
1885. Welcome Sherman of Tecumseh MI, grain cradle mnfr (MI Gaz p1506).
1898. Mrs W S Sherman aka Marilla Hill was a member of the DAR, #25748; 1898 she was admitted in
the Sophie deMarsac Campau chapter in Grand Rapids MI Kent Co; descendant of Pvt Zimri Hill 17621844 (Historical Records of the MI DAR of the American Revolution: Genealogy, 1930 p349).
1889. Welcome died aged 81, resided in Tecumseh MI in Lenawee Co, buried in lot L-17 Brookside
Cemetery Tecumseh MI (MPHC v14p134 1889; obit, a Hudson MI Newspaper Jan 25 1889; tombstone;
no MI/DRx).
1895. Marilla H Sherman died in Tecumseh MI, age 91, born 1804 in VA (LEN/DR L-17; no
MI/DRx). <check death record for date of death>
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1898. Marilla Hill Sherman died (LEN/DR B-312; no MI/DRx), buried in lot L-17 Brookside Cemetery
(tombstone). Mrs W S Sherman aka Marilla Hill died 1898 (Historical Records of the MI DAR of the
American Revolution: Genealogy, 1930 p349). 5 Children (3 by Marilla' 1st marriage & 2 by her 2nd
marriage to Welcome):
1. Herman Harris born 182x, enlisted 1847 in the Mexican War and lost his life (Michigana
v13n4p48 1968).
2. Joseph Harris born 182x, died at age 10 (Michigana v13n4p48 1968).
3. Melissa Harris (Cleveland) born 183x (Michigana v13n4p48 1986). Possible: Melissa Sherman
born 1839 in Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co; 1857 married Jerome Cleveland (SD p1863, The
Genealogy of the Cleveland and Cleaveland Families, by Edmund James Cleveland and Horace G
Cleveland, Hartford CT, 1899).
4. Alice8 Sherman (Waring) born 184x (Michigan v13n4p48 1968). Possible: Frances Sherman
(Waring) born 1845 in MI (SD p848), and Fannie Sherman married 1867 to Alva M Waring born
1843 in Tecumseh MI Lenawee Co (LIB MI Pioneer Records v9 p900).
5. Mary8 Sherman born 1850 in MI (SD p1825). Possible: Mrs C R Smith, 2nd child of Marilla
& Welcome Sherman (Michigana v13n4p48 1968).
UNCOLLATED (Sherman Given Names):
NAME & EVENT
Abigail Sherman born 1791 married Apr 2 1808 to Stephen C Baker
born 1788; she died 1825, he died 1828
Ada Sherman married 1921
Adelaide H Sherman died 1943
Albert B Sherman died 1957
Amy Joanne Sherman born1968
Anna May Sherman died 1970
Anthony Russell Sherman born 1875
Arline Charlotte Sherman born1920
baby boy Sherman died 1940
baby Sherman, no dates, buried Riga Cemetery Sec 5 Riga Twp
Lenawee Co
Beatrice P Sherman died 1972
Bertha Drella Sherman died 1972
Bessie M Sherman died 1957
Betty Ann Sherman born 1945
Brenda Lou Sherman born 1965
Catherine Sue Sherman born 1965
Charles S Sherman married 1862 to Asenath A Sizer at Henrietta
Hill OH, both of Hudson MI Lenawee Co (Hudson Gazette Oct 11
1862). Charles S Sherman operated a bowling saloon in Hudson MI
(1863/64 MI Gazetteer & Business Directory p351). Charles Sherman
operated a billiard room in Hudson MI Lenawee Co
REFERENCE
1880 Hist & Bio Record
Lenawee Co p366
LEN/MRx H-56
LEN/DRx F-289
LEN/DRx G-359
LEN/BRx 7-1383
LEN/DRx 8-196
LEN/BRx 35-802
LEN/BRx H-242
LEN/DRx F-173
tombstone
LEN/DRx 13-184
LEN/DRx 12-271
LEN/DRx G-377
LEN/BRx M-256
LEN/BRx T-84
LEN/BRx T-84
1867 MI Gazetteer &
Business Directory, by
Chapin
SHERMAN PIONEERS IN MICHIGAN: LENAWEE COUNTY
© 2001 by Alonzo J Sherman, 308 W Dwight, Oscoda MI 48750, 989-739-3650, <shermanaj@hotmail.com>
Charles T Sherman 1858-1881
Charles T Sherman died 1881
Charles T Sherman died 1881 in Rollin MI Lenawee Co at his uncle
G T Rice; born 1859 in Marietta OH, date not given, 184x; moved to
Rollin 186x; went to TX for 1 1/2 years for his health, but returned
Clarence (uc) Samuel Sherman died 1912
Coleen Lee Sherman born 1948
Constance A Sherman born 1938
Danny Lee or Leo Sherman born 1944
David B Sherman <read> born 1935
David Lee Sherman <read> born 1955
David Lee Sherman married1887
David Sherman, baby, no dates
Dwight Sherman born 187x, no dates on tombstone, buried in
Hawley Cemetery (tombstone). [? cemetery not found in Lenawee Co,
one in Ingham Co]
Edna Sherman died 1930
Eleanor May Sherman born 1934
Electa Sherman
Elenor Sherman died
Elenor Sherman died 1872
Eliz P Sherman Davoll, wife of William, 1832-1911, buried in
Amboy Twp Cemetery, Metamora OH, in the Toledo War area
Eliza P Davoll. Eliz P Sherman Davoll, wife of William, 1832-1911,
buried in Amboy Twp Cemetery, Metamora OH, in the Toledo War
area
Elizabeth Sherman. 1860 Census of Rome Twp Lenawee Co
indicated Elizabeth Sherman <read at Saginaw>
Ellen Sherman. 1860 Census of Clinton MI Lenawee Co indicated:
Ellen Sherman age 12, born 1848 in NY; enumerated with Rowlin (uc)
Bennett and Rhoda Bennett [census unclear]
Elnora Irene Sherman born 1915
Etta Sherman born 1881
Ettie Sherman died 1882
Ettie Sherman no death record
Ezra T Sherman born 1809 of Adrian MI died Nov 17 1874, funeral
at home of son-in-law Chas E Rogers
George B Sherman born 1869
Gertrude L Sherman died 1908
Gertrude L Sherman no death record
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Uncollated Maple Grove
Cemetery (tombstones) p62
LEN/DRx A-2700; Born
1859; obit, Hudson Post Mar
18 1881; not in MI/DRx
obit, A Hudson Newspaper
Mar 18 1881; no MI/DRx
LEN/DRx G-69
LEN/BRx N-88
LEN/BRx L-6
LEN/BRx M-137
LEN/BRx K-238
LEN/BRx P-247
LEN/MRx D-243
Uncollated Clinton Cemetery
tombstone
LEN/DRx E-245
LEN/BRx K-171
An Index of Pioneers from
MA to the West [Michigan],
by Charles A Flogg p123
MI/DRx 2-145
LEN/DRx A-90
tombstone
tombstone
p532
p115p863/d863/f877)
LEN/BRx G-291
LEN/BRx C-132
LEN/DRx A-288
MI/DRx
DAR records, Part I, 1981; no
MI/DRx
LEN/BRx A-133
LEN/DRx F-303
MI/DRx
SHERMAN PIONEERS IN MICHIGAN: LENAWEE COUNTY
© 2001 by Alonzo J Sherman, 308 W Dwight, Oscoda MI 48750, 989-739-3650, <shermanaj@hotmail.com>
Gertrude M Sherman died 1960
Glendora S Sherman born 1959
Glendora S Sherman died 1959
Glenn Sherman. Joshua James Sherman born 1980 of Detroit died in
2 days at U of M Medical Center Ann Arbor MI; parents not named;
grandfather Glenn Sherman of Manitou Beach Lenawee Co; buried in
Lenawee Hills Cemetery Adrian MI Lenawee Co
H H Sherman died 1897
H Sherman of Tecumseh MI operated a general store
Harold H Sherman died 1901
Harold Kenneth Sherman born 1913
Harold Kenneth Sherman died 1913
Harold R Sherman PFC born 192x of Lenawee Co was killed in
action in WW-2, Army serial number 36538419
Helen Irene Sherman <read> born 1928
Henry Sherman grantor to Clarence E Judson grantee IN 1919
Hiram Sherman a Civil War veteran lived in Adrian MI Lenawee Co
Howard A Sherman died 1935
Howard Sherman. Ruth Sherman of Blissfield died 1976; survived by
husband Howard Sherman; buried in Woodlawn Cemetery Toledo OH
J S Sherman died Dec 23 1860, born and died Tecumseh MI, lot Q-1
J S Sherman died Dec 25 1861, lot Q-2
J S Sherman had two infants die at Tecumseh MI and buried in
Brookside Cemetery Tecumseh MI, one in 1831 and one in 1860
James A Sherman listed as early land owner
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LEN/DRx H-67
LEN/BRx H-37
LEN/DRx H-37
obit, Adrian Daily Telegram
Jun 24 1980
LEN/DRx B-278; MI/DRx 2137
1856/57 MI Gazetteer &
Business Directory
LEN/DRx E-349; no MI/DRx
LEN/BRx G-128
LEN/DRx G-128; no MI/DRx
WW-II Honor List of Dead &
Missing for the State of MI,
by MI Adjutant General for
US War Dept, June 1946
LEN/BRx J-123
LEN/LR Deed Book 267p69
1890/CSSx sd1ed195
LEN/DRx E-389
obit, Adrian Daily Telegram
Sep 8 1976).
Uncollated Brookside
Cemetery
Uncollated Brookside
Cemetery
tombstones, lot Q-1 and Q-2
Landsmen of Lenawee Co, by
Peck
James Sherman dropped May 10 1882 from the Quaker Church at the MiQ p334
Raisan Monthly Meeting Lenawee Co MI
James Sherman, born 1856 died 1934, Of Lenawee Co died in
LEN/DRx E-372
Wayne Co
Janet Lynne Sherman born 1956
LEN/BRx Q-71
John Sherman born 1763 in Ovid NY, resident Tecumseh MI
tombstone, lot G-10
Lenawee Co, died 1830 (uc), age 67, buried in Brookside Cemetery
Tecumseh MI
John Sherman married1912
LEN/MRx G-71
John W Sherman died 1939
LEN/DRx F-141
Joshua James Sherman born 1980 of Detroit died in 2 days at U of
obit, Adrian Daily Telegram
M Medical Center Ann Arbor MI; parents not named; grandfather
Jun 24 1980
Glenn Sherman of Manitou Beach Lenawee Co; buried in Lenawee
SHERMAN PIONEERS IN MICHIGAN: LENAWEE COUNTY
© 2001 by Alonzo J Sherman, 308 W Dwight, Oscoda MI 48750, 989-739-3650, <shermanaj@hotmail.com>
Hills Cemetery Adrian MI Lenawee Co
Joshua James Sherman born 1980 of Detroit died in 2 days at U of
M Medical Center Ann Arbor MI; parents not named; grandfather
Glenn Sherman of Manitou Beach Lenawee Co; buried in Lenawee
Hills Cemetery Adrian MI Lenawee Co
Julia A Sherman 1860-1899 Uncollated Maple Grove Cemetery
Julia Sherman married 1889
Julia Sherman married Daniel Foster
Kenneth Harold Sherman born 1910/13
Kevin Douglas Sherman born 1971
Larry Ray Sherman born 1951
Lemuel C Sherman 1912-1920 Uncollated Maple Grove Cemetery
Lemuel C Sherman died1920
Leo L Sherman born 1922
Loren Sherman purchase 160 acres from Jeshurum Emery in
1835/36, SE 1/4 of Sec 1 Rome Twp Lenawee Co
Lucinda Sherman, wife of E T Sherman, died 1836, age 23y born
1813, buried in Oakwood Cemetery Adrian MI Lenawee Co
Lydia Sherman
Mable Sherman married 1922
Mary E Sherman born 1919
Mary J Sherman died 1893
Mary N Sherman died 1891
Mary Sherman born 1781 in Danby VT Rutland Co, married 1804 to
David Baker born 1781 in Adams MA
Mary Sherman married 1873 J Wilson Matthess in Tecumseh MI at
brides father's home
Mary Sherman married 1916
Mary Sherman married about 1829 in Sec 20 Blissfield Twp to
William Ellis (1880 Portrait & Biographic Album Lenawee Co p590).
Mary Sherman was born Hinesburg VT and William Ellis born
Springfield MA; they settled in Potsdam NY; 1954 removed to
Blissfield Lenawee Co MI; he died Jan 10 1876; she died Jul 18 1878
Minnie G Sherman Married1896
Mr Sherman. Emeline Remmele born Sep 1 1818 married Feb 1838
to Mr Sherman born 181x
no name Sherman born 1940
Opal Fay Sherman born 1943
Oswald Sherman, of Clayton MI Lenawee Co, received news of the
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obit, Adrian Daily Telegram
Jun 24 1980
tombstones p62
LEN/MRx E-7
LGSR
LEN/BRx G-108
LEN/BRx 18-85
LEN/BRx Q-156
tombstones p154
LEN/DRx D-299
LEN/BRx I-190
1880 Hist & Bio Record
Lenawee Co p415
tombstone
An Index of Pioneers from
MA to the West [Michigan],
by Charles A Flogg p214,844
LEN/MRx H-99
LEN/BRx H-146
LEN/DRx B-180; Obit
(Adrian Times and Exposition
Oct 10 1893); MI/DRx 2-150
LEN/DRx B-151; Will filed
1891 at court house (5848-Jp441); MI/DRx 2-157
MI LIB Pioneer Records v11
p1095
DAR records, Part I, 1981
LEN/MRx G-200
Southeastern MI Pioneer
Families Especially Lenawee
Co MI & New York Origins,
by Helen F Lewis
LEN/MRx E-245
Bible & Genealogical
Records Lenawee Co, p210
LEN/BRx L-159
LEN/BRx M-1
A Hudson MI Newspaper Feb
SHERMAN PIONEERS IN MICHIGAN: LENAWEE COUNTY
© 2001 by Alonzo J Sherman, 308 W Dwight, Oscoda MI 48750, 989-739-3650, <shermanaj@hotmail.com>
death of his father in Cleveland OH in 1897
Otis H Sherman died 1927
Peter Sherman died 1903
Peter Sherman Mrs died Dec 19 1879
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19 1897
LEN/DRx E-150
LEN/DRx C-125
Aunt Kate's Scrapbook 18751922, from Morenci
Newspaper; MI/DRx 27-197
Peter Sherman. Formerly a harness maker in Morenci & Fayette IN,
obit, Hudson Post Dec 18
died at Hudson MI Lenawee Co at home of daughter Mrs E E Garling 1903
Phema E Sherman born 1874
LEN/BRx B-99
Pluma E Sherman married 1892
LEN/MRx E-123
Prudence Diane Sherman born 1952
LEN/BRx O-255
Quillard Gene Sherman born 1954
LEN/BRx P-187
Ruth A Sherman 1828-1894
Uncollated Maple Grove
Cemetery (tombstones) (p62);
Hudson Post Feb 16 1894 and
Mar 23 1894
Ruth Elizabeth Sherman died 1910
LEN/DRx F-451; no MI/DRx
Ruth Jane Sherman born 1885
LEN/BRx C-318
Ruth Luella Sherman died 1976
LEN/DRx 24-504
Ruth Sherman died 1889
LEN/DRx B-106; MI/DRx 2148
Ruth Sherman of Blissfield died 1976; survived by husband Howard obit, Adrian Daily Telegram
Sherman; buried in Woodlawn Cemetery Toledo OH
Sep 8 1976).
Ruth Sherman of Clearwater [FL] died Apr 6 1964; taught English at obit, Adrian Daily Telegram
Adrian High School for 30 years; no other names or burial information Apr 1964
Sarah B Sherman born 1834 in Seneca Falls NY, died 1849 in Raisin tombstone
Twp Lenawee Co, buried in Brookside Cemetery Tecumseh MI
Lenawee Co
Sarah E Sherman, born 1854 Seneca Falls NY, died May 5 1869
no MI/DRx
Raisin MI Lenawee Co, buried in lot I-37 Brookside Cemetery
Scott Jeffery Sherman born 1973
LEN/BRx 27-234
Stephen Sherman 1853-1872, died Apr 7 1863, buried in Seneca
Old Morenci IN Cemetery;
Twp Cemetery, Co 12 51st MASS Vol, Civil War veteran
tombstone; Aunt Kate's
Scrapbook 1875-1922, from
Morenci Newspaper
Terry Eugene Sherman born1951
LEN/BRx O-106
Thelma L Sherman born 1932
LEN/BRx K-54
Timothy Eugene Sherman born 1969
LEN/BRx 10-912
Timothy Eugene Sherman died1969
LEN/DRx 6-365
An Index of Pioneers from
Timothy Sherman
MA to the West [Michigan],
by Charles A Flogg p123
Tommy Dale Sherman born 1945
LEN/BRx M-233
unnamed Sherman died 1868
LEN/DRx A-22
unnamed Sherman died 1926
LEN/DRx E-130
SHERMAN PIONEERS IN MICHIGAN: LENAWEE COUNTY
© 2001 by Alonzo J Sherman, 308 W Dwight, Oscoda MI 48750, 989-739-3650, <shermanaj@hotmail.com>
unnamed Sherman died 1944
W T Sherman. Lucinda Sherman, wife of E T Sherman, died 1836,
age 23y born 1813, buried in Oakwood Cemetery Adrian MI Lenawee
Co
Willard Jene Sherman born 1954
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LEN/DRx F-308
tombstone
LEN/BRx P-187
UNCOLLATED (Allies Surnames):
NAME & EVENT
Baker, David. Mary Sherman born 1781 in Danby VT Rutland Co,
married 1804 to David Baker born 1781 in Adams MA
Baker, Stephen C. Abigail Sherman born 1791 married Apr 2 1808 to
Stephen C Baker born 1788; she died 1825, he died 1828
Bennet, Rowlin. Ellen Sherman. 1860 Census of Clinton MI Lenawee
Co indicated: Ellen Sherman age 12, born 1848 in NY; enumerated
with Rowlin (uc) Bennett and Rhoda Bennett [census unclear]
Bennett, Rhoda. Ellen Sherman. 1860 Census of Clinton MI Lenawee
Co indicated: Ellen Sherman age 12, born 1848 in NY; enumerated
with Rowlin (uc) Bennett and Rhoda Bennett [census unclear]
Ellis, William. Mary Sherman married about 1829 in Sec 20
Blissfield Twp to William Ellis (1880 Portrait & Biographic Album
Lenawee Co p590). Mary Sherman was born Hinesburg VT and
William Ellis born Springfield MA; they settled in Potsdam NY; 1954
removed to Blissfield Lenawee Co MI; he died Jan 10 1876; she died
Jul 18 1878
Emery, Jeshurum. Loren Sherman purchase 160 acres from
Jeshurum Emery in 1835/36, SE 1/4 of Sec 1 Rome Twp Lenawee Co
Garling, E E Mrs. Peter Sherman. Formerly a harness maker in
Morenci & Fayette IN, died at Hudson MI Lenawee Co at home of
daughter Mrs E E Garling
Judson, Clarence E. Henry Sherman grantor to Clarence E Judson
grantee IN 1919
Matthess, Wilson. Mary Sherman married 1873 J Wilson Matthess in
Tecumseh MI at brides father's home
Remmele, Emeline- born Sep 1 1818 married Feb 1838 to Mr
Sherman born 181x
Rice, G T. Charles T Sherman died 1881 in Rollin MI Lenawee Co at
his uncle G T Rice; born 1859 in Marietta OH, date not given, 184x;
moved to Rollin 186x; went to TX for 1 1/2 years for his health, but
returned
Rogers, Chas E. Ezra T Sherman born 1809 of Adrian MI died Nov
17 1874, funeral at home of son-in-law Chas E Rogers
Sizer, Asenath A. Charles S Sherman married 1862 to Asenath A
Sizer at Henrietta Hill OH, both of Hudson MI Lenawee Co (Hudson
Gazette Oct 11 1862). Charles S Sherman operated a bowling saloon
in Hudson MI (1863/64 MI Gazetteer & Business Directory p351).
REFERENCE
MI LIB Pioneer Records v11
p1095
1880 Hist & Bio Record
Lenawee Co p366
p115p863/d863/f877
p115p863/d863/f877
Southeastern MI Pioneer
Families Especially Lenawee
Co MI & New York Origins,
by Helen F Lewis
1880 Hist & Bio Record
Lenawee Co p415
obit, Hudson Post Dec 18
1903
LEN/LR Deed Book 267p69
DAR records, Part I, 1981
Bible & Genealogical
Records Lenawee Co, p210
obit, A Hudson Newspaper
Mar 18 1881; no MI/DRx
DAR records, Part I, 1981; no
MI/DRx
1867 MI Gazetteer &
Business Directory, by
Chapin
SHERMAN PIONEERS IN MICHIGAN: LENAWEE COUNTY
© 2001 by Alonzo J Sherman, 308 W Dwight, Oscoda MI 48750, 989-739-3650, <shermanaj@hotmail.com>
Charles Sherman operated a billiard room in Hudson MI Lenawee Co
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