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DELBERT SHERMAN
1859. Delbert born in MI.
1874. Possible: D R Sherman a miller lived in Bronson MI )AISx).
1920. Census of Bronson MI Branch Co indicated: Delbert age 61; Mary Sherman age 60 born 1860 in
IN (Soundex e7/p12).
ELIAS SHERMAN
180x. Elias Sherman born; ancestry unknown; only one reference to Elias has been found (1888 Portrait
& Biographical Album of Branch Co MI p284). (not in LDS/IGI or LDS/AF). <check children's
censuses for Elias's birth place>. (Gen Refs: Betsey not in LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).
1800. Betsey Cole born (tombstone), in NY (1850 Census) or MA (1880 Census). (not in LDS/IGI or
LDS/AF). Possible: Betsey Cole born about 1798 of Nathan Cole and Judith Colburn at Galway NY
Saratoga County; no marriage record given (LDS/AF).
183x. Elias Sherman married Betsey Cole (1888 Portrait & Biographical Album of Branch Co MI
p284). (not in LDS/IGI or LDS/AF).
1830. Elias not in NY census index (LDS/AISx).
1836. Elias & Betsey lived in Otsego Co NY (daughter Mary A's MR).
1839. Elias & Betsey lived in Erie Co NY (son Clark's MR).
1840. Elias not in NY (LDS/AISx).
184x. Elias possibly went to Nebraska with his son Amos (son Amos's will). <check Nebraska in
LDS/AIS>.
1845. Elias reportedly shown in Rome Twp Lenawee Co (LDS/AIS).
1845/50. Elias probably died between 1845-1850, as Betsey is shown alone in all following records
(compiler).
1850. Census of Rome Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Betsey age 51, born 1799 in NY, farmer, widow;
children Amos, Vanrensselaer, Mary, Clark, Terissa (p179p280p558p559/d742/f750).
1854. Census of Rome Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Betsey (LDS/AISx).
1860. Census of Ward 4 Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: Betsey age 61, no occupation given;
enumerated with Lucrious Cole born 1824 and Abigail Cole born 1834; also enumerated with the Coles
was Stephen Sherman (p143p391/d1142/f1072). <Census unclear, re-read, find Abigail's birth place>
1870. Census of Bethal Twp Branch Co indicated: Betsey age 74, can not read or write, lives with son
Amos (p55/d322/f323).
1880. Census of Bethal Twp Branch Co indicated: Betsey age 81, born 1799 in MA, lived with her son
Amos (Soundex s11).
1893. Mrs Betsey Sherman died at home of her son-in-law John Crist where she had lived for only a
few years, born 1800, buried in Gilead (North Gilead) Cemetery Gilead Twp Branch Co Coldwater
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(Republican Jun 30 1893; Coldwater Weekly Courier Jul 1 1893; not in MI/DRx). In the same lot is
Cassius T Ward died 1896 age 37 born 1859, relationship unknown (tombstone). 6 Children:
1. Amos Sherman born 1826 in NY (SD p138). Amos born 1834 in NY (MPHC v32p583 1902).
(Gen Refs: not in DWS, LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).
1850. He was a farmer, lived with his mother Rome Twp Lenawee Co (Census).
1854. Amos purchased 50 acres in sec 27 Bethal Twp, he was a resident of the town of Rome in
Lenawee Co (BRA/LR W-481).
1854. Census of Rome Twp Lenawee Co indicated: Amos (LDS/AISx).
186x. Prior to 1868, Amos married Julie Card born 183x (daughter Angie's MR), possible her
maiden name.
1861/65. Amos may have served in the Civil War in other than a MI unit, no MI unit record found
(MSS; 1894 census).
1861. Amos bought more land in section 27 in Bethal Twp (BRA/LRx 12-476).
1865. May 26th, Amos of Bethal married Delia Larader born 1839 (BRA/MR D-164).
1865. May 26th, Amos of Bethal married Delia Larabee born 1840 (BRA/MR D-390).
1865. May 26th, Amos of Bethal married Julia Larabee born 1839 (Early Marriage Branch County
MI, Book II).
1870. Census of Bethal Twp Branch Co indicated: Amos age 43, farmer, can not read or write. Julia
age 31 born in MI; child Angie age 4. Mother Betsey age 74; step-children Charlie Larabee age 8
born 1862 in MI and Gertrude Larabee age 6 born 1864 in MI (p55/d322/f323).
1872. Possible: Julia Sherman owned a 16 acre and a 32 acres parcel of land in the NE 1/4 of Sec 22
of Bethal Twp Branch Co (Branch Co Atlas).
1872. Possible: A Sherman owned 80 acres, W 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Sec 27 Bethal Twp Branch Co
(Branch Co Atlas).
1872/4. Amos a farmer lived in Bethel Twp Branch Co (children's BRs).
1874. Amos a farmer of Bethal Twp (MI census p258; LDS/AISx).
1880. Census of Bethel Twp Branch Co indicated: Amos age 54; Julia age 41; children Charles,
Gertie, Angie, Murtie; Betsey Sherman age 81, mother (Soundex s11).
1885. Amos made a real estate deal (Bronson Independent index Aug 28 1885 p4c2).
188x. Amos was a member of the Arnold GAR Post #336 established in 1886 in East Gilead Branch
Co, disbanded 1912 (GAR/P).
1890. Amos Sherman not shown as a Civil War veteran (1890/CSSx).
1894. State Census Index of Bethel MI Branch Co indicated: Amos a Civil War veteran
(1894/VET).
1894. Amos and two friends hunted mink this winter, they got 46 minks (Coldwater Courier Feb 3
1894 p5c3).
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1894. Amos was on the U B Church committee to mark graves for Decoration Day (Coldwater
Courier May 19 1894 p5c3).
1894. Amos a freeholder in Bethal Twp (Branch Co Atlas).
1899. Amos' will (BRA/PR). All property to go to wife Julia forever. And all real estate to wife
Julia until death, then divided: to daughter Angie S Case (the West 100 acres of my farm in the state
of Nebraska); and daughter Myrtle Sherman (the East 60 acres of my farm in Nebraska & 20 acres
in Bethal Twp Branch Co MI).
1900. Census of Batavia Twp Branch Co indicated: Amos age 73, born 1827 in NY; Julia Sherman
age 61, born 1834 in NY; Reah L Corwin age 15, born 1884 in MI, granddaughter (Soundex s8).
1901. Amos who resided in Bethel Twn/Twp died aged 73 (MPHC v32p583 1902). Unnamed
"Father", 1828-1901, who's wife is Julia, 1839-1918, is buried in the West half of Card Cemetery
Bethel Twp Branch Co (tombstone; not in MI/DRx; GRCx).
1901. Amos's estate probated. All property as stated in 1899 will was given by probate order of
March 6 1902. Estimated value $150.00 personal property and $5,000.00 real estate. Heirs Julia
wife and daughters Angie Case and Myrtle Sherman. Administratrix was wife Julia. (BRA/PR
4807; Courier Jul 19 1901 p5c5)
1918. Julia Sherman died, 1839-1918, buried in West half of Card Cemetery (tombstone).
6 Children:
1. Charles Sherman born 1862 in MI (1880 Census); shown as Charlie Larabee, step-child
(1870 census).
2. Gertrude Sherman born 1863 in MI (1880 Census); shown as Gertrude Larabee. stepchild (1870 census).
3. Angie S Sherman (Case) (Wood) born 1868 in MI (1880 census). 1887 Miss Angie
Sherman married F Case born 186x (Bronson Independent Jan 28 1887 p1c5). In 1899 she was
called Angie S Case, and was willed property (father's will). 1905 Angie married 2nd at Bethel
MI to Glen Wood born 1880, both of Coldwater MI (BRA/MR G-314).
4. Unknown Sherman born Oct 22 1872 in Bethal Twp, no first name (BRA/BR A-167).
Probably the Johnnie Sherman buried with his parents in the West half of the Card Cemetery
(tombstone).
5. Elnora Sherman born 1873 in Bethal Twp (BRA/BR A-209). Elnora Sherman died 1874
age 5m21d, parents Amos & Julia A Sherman of Bethal Twp (BRA/DR A-74/76). Eleanor
Sherman died Jun 9 1874 in Branch Co (MI/DRx Ledger ? p92). Probable the Nora Sherman
no dates buried with her parents in the West half of Card Cemetery (tombstone).
6. Myrtle Sherman (Sherman) born 1875 in MI in Bethal Twp (BRA/BR B-16). 1876 Myrtle
Sherman of Bethal married Jay Easel Sherman born 1874 a farmer of Bethal; his parents A H
[Herman] Sherman & Mary Hughs (BRA/MR G-154; Courier Apr 11 1896 p3p5). 1899 she
was willed property (father's will).
2. Stephen Sherman was born 1827 NY (MSS v45p203; 1860 census).
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1860. Census of Ward 4 Adrian MI Lenawee Co indicated: Stephen age 34, born 1826 in NY, R R
laborer; enumerated with Lucrious (uc) Cole born 1824 and Abigail Cole born 1834
(p143p391/d1142/f1072). [census unclear].
1861. Stephen age 34 enlisted in the Civil War at Quincy MI Branch Co in Co B Chandler Horse
Guards (MSS v45p203).
1890. Stephen Sherman a Civil War veteran lived in Clarendon Twp Calhoun Co (1890/CSSx
sd1ed34).
xxxx. Possible Stephen buried (GRCx). <get name of cemetery>.
3. VanRensselaer Sherman born 1831 in NY; also called Rant Sherman (tombstone, census).
(Gen Refs: not in LDS/AF & LDS/IGI).
1850. He was a farmer, lived with his mother (SD p2462; Census).
1862. Vanrenesslaer of Bethal Twp married, Elsie M Ralph age 18 born 1846, at home of
Benjamin Ralph of Ovid Twp Branch Co; by minister James K Munroe; in the presence of
Vanrasler Sherman of MI and Elsie M Ralph of Michigan [these could be written in error]
(BRA/MR D-494).
1864/65. Vanransler (sic) age 30 born 1864 enlisted in the Civil War at Coldwater MI in Battery L
1st Light Artillery (MSS v42p216). VanRansler shown as Co L 13th MI Inf GRCx).
1867. Ronselaer (sic) Sherman purchased in sec 27 Bethal Twp from Benjamin Ralph (BRA/LRx
30-432).
1868. Vanrensselaer a farmer in Bethel Twp Branch Co, his wife was Marilda Sherman born in NY
(daughter Velma's BR).
1870. Census of Bethal Twp Branch Co indicated: Vanrenesslaer age 37, farmer; Marilda
Sherman born age 28 born 1842 in NY; child Velori (uc) age 1 (p54/313/314).
1872. Van R Sherman owned 40 acres, E 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Sec 27 Bethal Twp Branch Co (Branch
Co Atlas).
1874. Van R Sherman a farm laborer of Ovid Twp Branch Co (LDS/AISx).
188x. No record he was in the GAR (SA/GARx).
1890. Viniransler (sic) Sherman a Civil War veteran lived in Bethel Twp Branch Co (1890/CSSx
sd1ed3).
1894. State Census Index of Bethel Twp Branch Co MI indicated: Vanraensselaer Sherman a Civil
War veteran (1894/VET).
1894. Rant Sherman a freeholder in Bethal Co (Branch Co Atlas).
1895. Possible: Rant Sherman indexed as a freeholder in Sec 31 Oneida Twp Eaton Co on p12, but
page 12 is missing (1895 Eaton Co History). <get p12>.
1896. Vanrenesselaer age 64y7m13d died at home in Bethal Twp. He was buried in the North
Section of Batavia Cemetery in Branch Co, veteran of Co I 1st MI L A (tombstone; MSS v41 p216;
Coldwater Courier Sep 5 1896 p2; Bronson Journal index Sep 4 1896; GRCx). Death record did not
show his father's first name or mothers maiden name, both born in NY (BRA/DR; MI/DRx 1-129).
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Vanransler Pvt Battery L 1st MI Light Artillery buried in Batavia Cemetery Sec 15 Batavia Twp
Branch Co (GAR/Cem). A 1896 death notice for Rant Sherman (Coldwater Courier Sep 5 1896 p2).
1900. Census of California Twp Branch Co indicated Elsie M Sherman age 54, born 1846 in MI,
father born in NY and mother in unreadable, mother-in-law. She was enumerated with Charles
Cornell and Velma (uc) Cornell [aka Velma Sherman] age 31, born 1868 in MI, father born in NY
and mother in MI (e6/p61/d135/f136).
1910. Census of Branch Co indicated: Elsie M age 65, born 1845 in NY, head-of-household; child
Velma (Soundex e7/f20).
1920. Census of Branch Co indicated: Elsia (sic) M age 76, mother; enumerated with Laura A
Cornell (Soundex e16/p5).
xxxx. Elsie M Sherman, wife of Vanrasler (sic), has a tombstone without dates in Batavia
Cemetery (tombstone). 1 Child:
1. Velma Estelle Sherman (Cornell) was born 1868 in Bethal Twp Branch Co; (BRA/BR A45; 1900 Soundex). Possible: 1888 Delores Sherman born 1869 of Bethal, married Charles
Cornell born 1865 (BRA/MR G-7); Delora Sherman and Charles Cornell issued a marriage
license (Coldwater Courier Feb 25 1888 p1c3). 3 children.
4. Mary A Sherman (Gorham) born 1836 in Otsego Co NY (SD p1796; her MR). 1875 Mary A
Sherman of Bethal Twp Branch Co married at Coldwater MI to Jabez Gorham born 1824 in NY
(BRA/MR F-31).
5. Clark Lawrence Sherman born 1839 in Erie Co NY (tombstone; 1850 census; SD p448; his
BRA/MR). Born in Erie Co NY (daughter Jennie's BR). Called Lawrence C Sherman (children
Willie, Alger William and James BRs). (Gen Refs: not in LDS/AF & LDS/IGI).
1861/65. Clark age 23 of Coldwater MI Branch Co enlisted in the Civil War at Coldwater MI in Co
B 44th Illinois Inf (MSS v45p109).
1868. Clark married Rosaline A McNitt born 1849 (BRA/MR E-8). Lawrence C Sherman married
Rosaline A McKnit (sic) (Republican Mar 7 1868).
1868. Clark a farmer and wife Rosaline lived in Ovid Twp Branch Co (her obit; Jennie's BR).
1870. Census of Ovid Twp Branch Co indicated: Lawrence C Sherman age 30, farmer; Rosaline A
age 20; children Jennie A & William (p260/d197/f197).
1874. Lawrence C Sherman a farmer lived in Ovid Twp (LDS/AISx).
1880. Census of Ovid Twp Branch Co indicated: L C (sic) age 40, born 1840 in NY; Rosaline age
30; children Jennie, Albertie, Alger, Lizie (Soundex s9).
188x. Clark was a member of the Butterworth GAR Post #109 established 1883 in Coldwater MI
Branch Co, disbanded 1941 (SA/GARx).
1886. Clark was a member of the Arnold GAR Post #336 in East Gilead MI Branch Co, established
1886, disbanded 1912 (GAR/P).
189x. Clark Sherman, a Ovid Twp farmer and civil war veteran, on the late 19th century, sought and
received from the US Government the property on Coldwater Lake in Ovid Twp. The property was
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to become "Sans Souci Beach," a summer retreat for some of Coldwater's leading citizens (1984
History of Branch Co MI v1p56).
1890. Clark Sherman a Civil War veteran lived in Ovid Twp Branch Co (1890/CSSx sd1ed17).
1892. Clark a farmer lived in Ovid Twp (son Clifford's BR).
1894. Possible: L C Sherman a freeholder Ovid Twp (Branch Co Atlas),
1894. State Census Index of Ovid Twp Branch Co indicated: Clark a Civil War veteran
(1894/VET).
1900. Census of Ovid Twp Branch Co indicated: Clark age 61; Rosaline age 50, wife; children
Alger, Clifford (Soundex s3). <check census for number of child living and deceased>
1903. Rosaline A Sherman, nee Rosaline A McNitt, wife, born 1849, died at Ovid Twp Branch
Co; funeral at the Baker School House (BRA/DR; MI/DRx 6-183; obit, Coldwater Courier Apr 13
1903 p3c3; Quincy Herald index Apr 16 1903 p8c3). Rosaline died, 1848-1903, buried in Lester
Cemetery Algansee Twp cemetery (tombstone). In Rosaline C Sherman's 1903 obit, there was a
surviving daughter named Mrs Wm King: This could have been Jennie, Alberta or Lucy, or a
daughter that has not been identified.
1910. Census of Branch Co indicated: Clark age 71; children Willie A, Cliford (Soundex e19/f6).
1910/15. Clark resided in Ovid Twp (MSS v45p109).
1915. Clark owned: 32 acres, irregular parcel in SE part of NE 1/4 of Sec 35 Bethal Twp Branch
Co; and 40 acres, irregular parcel in W 1/2 of NW 1/4 Sec 36 Bethal Twp Branch Co (Branch Co
Atlas).
1920. Census of Branch Co indicated: Clark age 80, father; enumerated with his son Wm Alger
Sherman (Soundex e22/p1).
1928. Clark S (sic) died, 1839-1928, Civil War veteran who was in 38 battles, buried in Lester
Cemetery Algansee Twp Cemetery (tombstone; Quincy Herald May 3 1925 p2c2; not in GRCx).
10 Children:
1. Jennie Sherman (Odren) born 1868 in Ovid Twp Branch Co (BRA/BR A-31). 1883 Jennie
Sherman born 1865 of Bethal married Milo Odren born 186o (BRA/MR F-53; Coldwater
Courier Oct 6 1883 p4c5).
2. Willie Sherman born 1870; died 1871 (BRA/DR 1-39). Willie Sherman died Mar 21 1871
in Branch Co (MI/DRx Ledge ? p73).
3. Alberta Sherman (Cass) born 1872 in MI. 1892 Alberta Sherman of Ovid Twp married
Lewis Cass born 187x of California Twp (Republican Aug 2 1892; Coldwater Courier Aug 6
1892 p1c2).
4. Alger William Sherman born 1874 in MI (1900 Soundex); or Willie A Sherman (1910
Soundex); or William A Sherman born 1874 in Ovid Twp Branch Co (BRA/BR B-6).
1903. Alga (sic) Sherman alive (mother's obit).
1920. Census of Branch Co indicated: Wm Alger Sherman age 45; Mabel R Sherman age 27
born 1893 in IN; child Imogene W; Clark Sherman, father (Soundex e22/p1).
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1945. William Alger Sherman died, 1874-1945, buried in Lester Cemetery Algansee Twp
Branch Co (tombstone).
1973. Mable R Sherman died, 1892-1973, buried in same cemetery (tombstone).
1. Imogene W Sherman born 1920 in MI (1920 census).
5. James Sydney Sherman born 1877 in Bethal Twp (BRA/BR B-102).
6. James A Sherman born 1877 in Bethal Twp; died May 9 1878 in Bethal Twp at age 7m5d6,
parents Lawrence C & Rosaline Sherman of Ovid Twp Branch Co (BRA/DR A-130; MI/DRx
1-83). [child 5 & 6 may be same person]
7. Lizzie N Sherman (Treacher) born 1879 in Bethal Twp Branch Co (BRA/BR-B191). 1900
Lizzie of Ovid Twp married Fred Treacher born 1875 (BRA/MR G-222); Lizzie M married
Fred Treacher (Courier Feb 20 1900 p3c4 & Feb 23 1900 p1c2). 1903 Mrs Fred Treacher was
alive (mother's obit).
8. Lucy P Sherman born 1880, died 1949, buried in Lester Cemetery Algansee Twp Cemetery
(tombstone).
9. Clifford Sherman born 1892 in Ovid Twp Branch Co (BRA/BR C-233). 1903 Clifford was
alive (mother's obit). 1920 Census of Branch Co indicated Clifford age 27; L Pearl Sherman
age 38 born 1882 in MI; children Roseline, Ester, John (Soundex e22/p5). Clifford died 1974,
buried in Lester Cemetery Algansee Twp Cemetery (tombstone).
3 Children:
1. Roseline Sherman born 1915 in MI (1920 census). Possible: Rosaline Sherman born
1912 in Albion Twn/Twp Calhoun Co (CAL/BRx 7-284).
2. Ester Sherman born 1915 in MI (1920 census).
3. John C Sherman born 1916 in MI (1920 census); John died, 1915-1951, buried in
Lester Cemetery Algansee Twp Cemetery Branch Co (tombstone; Quincy Herald index
May 31 1951 p4c4). Abbie M Sherman died, 1886-blank, buried in same lot with John,
relationship unknown, no death date (tombstone).
10. Elma Sherman born Sep 1904, died Oct 1904, buried in Lester Cemetery Algansee Twp
Cemetery (tombstone; not in MI/DRx).
6. Teressa Sherman (Crist) born 1842 in NY, the youngest of six children; 1867 Teressa Sherman
of Bethal married John N Crist born 1842 of Bryan OH (BRA/MR D-496; 1888 Portrait &
Biographical Album of Branch Co MI p284).
EMILY SHERMAN
1834. Emily born in NY (1910 Soundex).
1883. Emily Sherman of Union City Branch Co, carpet weaver (MI Gaz p1428).
1910. Census of Union City MI Branch Co indicated: Emily age 76, sister enumerated with Hattie J
Allen (Soundex e24/f193).
EUNICE SHERMAN
1811. Eunice born in NY (1870 Census).
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1861. Eunice purchased property from Wesley Cowed in sec 17 of Quincy Twp Branch Co (BRA/LRx
13-137).
1863. Sherman & Sweezey purchased property in Sec 8 of Quincy Twp Branch Co (BRA/LRx 61-426).
1870. Census of Quincy Twp Branch Co indicated: Eunice Sherman age 59 born 1811 in NY & Elmer
Sherman age 29 born 1841 in NY, farm laborer [probably Eunice's son]; enumerated with James
Sweezey (uc) born 1834 a farmer & Susan Swaezy born 1830 in NY (p270/d100/f100).
1874. Eunice not shown in Branch Co (AISx).
1876. Eunice Sherman died, xxxx-1876; buried in Lake View Cemetery Quincy MI (cemetery record;
not in MI/DRx). 2 Children:
1. Samuel Sherman born 1830; died 1861; buried in Lakeview Cemetery Quincy MI (tombstone).
Samuel buried with his apparent mother Eunice.
2. Elmer Sherman born 1840 in NY (1870 Census; his MR).
1863. Elmer of Quincy MI Branch Co married Miss Lydia A Veeder born 1843 (BRA/MR C-632).
1870. Census of Quincy Twp Branch Co indicated: Elmer age 29, farm laborer; enumerated with
Eunice Sherman [probably his mother] (p270/d100/f100).
1870/71. Elmer Sherman died, no dates, Co G 26th NY Inf (Quincy MI DR 1840-1871; not in
MI/DRx).
1920. Census of Quincy MI Branch Co indicated: Lydia Sherman age 75 born 1845 in NY, parents
born in US, widow, lived alone (e24/p219/s13/d431/f441).
GEORGE A SHERMAN
1830. George A Sherman born (Branch Co Vitals 1840-1871, Quincy MI DR). (Gen Ref: Not in DWS).
1855. George A of Algansee Twp Branch Co married Harriet Newell Magden born 1837 (BRA/MR F107; MI LIB Pioneer Records v4 p305).
1860. George A died age 30, buried in Lake View Cemetery Quincy MI (tombstone; Branch Co Vitals
1840-1871, Quincy MI DR; MI LIB Pioneer Records v4 p305).
1862. Mrs Harriet N of Quincy MI Branch Co married 2nd 1862 to Sidney Walter Snyder born 1827,
he died (BRA/MR C-556; MI LIB Pioneer Records v4 p305).
1902. Harriet married 3rd 1902 to William Swartz born 183x (MI LIB Pioneer Records v4 p305).
1911. Harriet Sherman-Swartz, 1837-1911, died, buried in Lake View Cemetery Quincy MI
(tombstone; MI LIB Pioneer Records v4 p305; Bronson Journal Feb 24 1911; not in MI/DRx).
2 Children:
1. Martha E Sherman born 1859, died 1860 age 1y, parents Geo A Sherman & Harriet Sherman
(Branch Co Vitals 1840-1871, Quincy MI DR); Martha E Sherman, 1859-1860, buried in Lake
View Cemetery Quincy MI (tombstone).
2. Possible: Samuel Sherman born 1859, died Sep 8 1861 at 1y11m15d (Branch Co Vitals 18401871, Quincy MI DR; not MI/DRx); buried in Lake View Cemetery Quincy MI (tombstone).
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GILBERT7 SHERMAN
Possible Lineage: (DPS p519, SD p991p1162):
American Lineage: Humphrey6, Samuel5, David4, Ebenezer3, Samuel2, & Philip1.
Preceding English Lineage: Samuel6E, Henry5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
Another possible lineage: In Gilbert's 1904 death record his parents were indicated as Edward Sherman
and Lucy Houst of MI (Lucy Houst not in NEHGR CD-ROM).
Brother: Nathaniel born 1822 shown in Calhoun Co (SD p1162).
Contributor: mc/lk = Liz Keefer, PO Box 554, Anderson MO 64831-0554.
1814. Gilbert born in Marion NY in Wayne Co (1880 Census; DPS p519; his obit; MPHC v34p760
1904; not in NEHGR CD-ROM). (Gen Ref: DPS p519; MPHC v34p760; not in DWS).
1835/6. Gilbert removed to MI, traveling by foot (MPHC v34p760 1904). 1835 He purchased 80 acres
in Sec 11 of _________ <check> Twp Hillsdale Co (1st Land Owners of Hillsdale Co MI; nb/9.64).
Gilbert returned to NY after purchasing the land, when returned the next year the snow was too deep and
the opportunity too few so he sold the land and returned to NY (obit).
1836. Gilbert married at Newark NY to Hannah Rowley born 1812 (his obit; MPHC v34p760 1904;
Hannah Rowley not in NEHGR CD-ROM).
1850. Gilbert removed from Wayne Co NY to a farm at Kendallville IN (his obit; MPHC v34p760
1904).
1850. Census of Arcadia NY Wayne Co indicated Gilbert head of family; children Squire, Albert,
Daniel (SD p991).
1869. Aug 3rd, Gilbert Sherman of Jasper Co MO gave part of his property for the plotting and
establishment of the town of Lyons MO in sections 11 & 12 T28N/R29W of the fifth Principal
Mereidian.
1869. Hannah Sherman died, 1812-1869, age 57 buried in Oak Grove Cemetery Coldwater MI Branch
Co (tombstone; not in MI/DRx).
1869. Gilbert removed to MO, where wife died in 1869; he conducted a four mill, a woolen factory and
a saw mill (his obit).
xxxx. Gilbert married in MO to Miss Catherine Visler (his obit).
1870. Gilbert owned lot 2 block 1 Lyons MO (mc/lk). Others persons, whose relationship is unknown,
who also owned lots were: Sarah Sherman lot 27 block 2 Lyons MO; and Contint Sherman lot 5
block 1 Lyons MO (mc/lk).
1871/72. Gilbert returned to MI, and 1872 settled in Coldwater MI Branch Co (DPS p519; his obit;
MPHC v34p760 1904).
1872. Gilbert charter member of the Coldwater I.O.O.F. Lodge; first join 1848 in NY; 1899 presented
Grand Sire with a veteran's jewel (obit).
1874. Gilbert a laborer lived in 3rd Ward Coldwater MI (AISx).
1880. Census of Coldwater MI Branch Co indicated: Gilbert age 66, Mary C [Catherine] Sherman age
29, born 1851 in OH, wife; children May and G W (Soundex s30).
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1880. Gilbert was appointed as a member of the Standing Committee on Correspondence at the annual
session of the Grand Lodge of Michigan I.O.O.F. at Lansing (Coldwater Republican Feb 20 1880 p3c2
1886. Mrs Gilbert Sherman has a gold banded Japanese lily in blossom that would pay anyone to see
(Coldwater Couriers Sep 25 1886 p1c2).
1888. Mrs G W Sherman went to Kansas because of death of her mother (Coldwater Courier Jun 9 1888
p5c3).
1891. Gilbert was an honorable pall bearer for Mr Tibbits his former school teacher (MPHC v21p62).
1894. Gilbert & Catherine resided at 174 Clay St in Coldwater MI (directory).
1894. Gilbert, resident on Clay St in Coldwater MI, had his cellar excavated preparatory to putting in a
furnace (Coldwater Courier Jul 28 1894 p1c3).
1894. Gilbert was a freeholder in Coldwater MI (Branch Co Atlas).
1897. Gilbert purchased a grist mill at Diamondale MI and son G W Sherman is managing it (Coldwater
Courier May 28 1897 p1c4).
1900. Census of Coldwater MI indicated: Gilbert age 86; Mary K (sic) age 49, born 1851 in OH; child
May (Soundex s4).
1904. Gilbert died in Coldwater MI Branch Co age 90, retired farmer, oldest member of Coldwater
Lodge #31, informant Catherine Sherman (BRA/DR; obit, Courier Feb 10 1904 p1c4; not in MI/DRx;
MPHC v34p760 1904); buried in on lot 462 Oak Grove Cemetery (tombstone).
1920. Census of Coldwater MI indicated: Mary C age 68 born 1852 in OH, parents born in OH, widow,
lived alone (e13p115/s4/d99/f100).
1921. Mary C Sherman died, 1851-1921, informant Mrs Wm Shaw, buried in lot 462 Oak Grove
Cemetery (tombstone).
xxxx. Gilbert mentioned (MBI p1194). 3 Children:
1. Squire H8 Sherman born 1837 in NY (SD p2345); 1904 he lived in Kendalville IN (father's
obit).
2. Albert Alonzo8 Sherman born 1841 in Wayne Co NY (Michigan Biographies, 1924, p284; SD
p70).
1848. Albert removed with parents to Noble Co IN (MM v1913p758).
1862. Albert married 1st Julian Helman born 184x (Michigan Biographies, 1924, p284; MM
v1913p858). Other sources indicated married in 1872.
1865/87. Several articles appeared in the local newspapers about Mr Sherman and his partners
Brown, Ellis, and Woodrow, and the Sherman Road Cart Co (The Index to Early Newspapers of
Coldwater MI, 1974, vol 2, p193/98 & 302a).
1883. Albert A Sherman & Albert F Chandler of Coldwater MI Branch Co, planing mill (1883 MI
Gaz p409).
1886. Albert A Sherman elected Alderman of the 3rd Ward City of Coldwater (Coldwater semiWeekly Sentinel Apr 6 1886 p3c1).
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1870. A A Sherman was farming in IN, but moved to MO for the lumber business (1894 Branch Co
Atlas, p83).
1871. Albert removed to Coldwater MI Branch Co, and was in the building and contractor business
(MM v1913p758; MB 1924p284).
1873. A A Sherman came from MO to Coldwater MI and manufactured carriages, had a planning
mill, was a builder and contractor under firm name of Brown & Sherman (1894 Branch Co Atlas,
p83).
1874. Albert A Sherman a carriage maker lived in 3rd Ward Coldwater MI (AISx).
1877. Juline S Sherman died in Coldwater MI, born 1843 in OH, married, buried in Oak Grove
Cemetery Coldwater MI (tombstone; not in MI/DRx). 1877 Juline died, age 23y11m23d, memorial
by Coldwater Lodge 31 I.O.O.F. (Coldwater Republican Jan 9 1877 & Jan 19 1877 p2c6).
1878. Albert Alonzo Sherman a farmer of Coldwater MI Branch Co, married 2nd at Coldwater MI
to Mary Lovena Holland born 1856; witness Gilbert Sherman of Coldwater MI (BRA/MR E-215;
MM v1913p758).
1881. Gilbert & Sherman (Alvin Gilbert & Albert A Sherman), planning mill, sash, doors & blinds,
clay (MI Gaz p301).
1886. Albert A Sherman elected alderman of Coldwater MI (Coldwater Courier Jan 16 1886 p4c1).
1886/1909. Albert was Alderman and Mayor of Coldwater for four terms each (Coldwater
Republican Apr 6 1886, Apr 7 1896; Courier Apr 10 1886, Apr 11 1896, Apr 7 1909; MM
v1913p758).
1888. A A Sherman elected Alderman for 3rd Ward of Coldwater MI (Coldwater Courier Apr 7
1888 p4c2).
1891/94. Sherman & Brown Lumber Yard (Coldwater Courier Jul 31 1891, May 20 1892, Mar 9
1894; Coldwater Courier Apr 8 1898 p1c2).
1891. Albert A elected Alderman of 3rd Ward of Coldwater MI (Coldwater Courier Apr 11 1891
p8c3).
1892. A A Sherman bought out his partner Mr Brown, and also went into the retail lumber business;
had a farm near by Coldwater MI; was city alderman for 7 years (1894 Branch Co Atlas, p83).
1893. A A Sherman was candidate for Mayor of Coldwater MI, lost the election (1894 Branch Co
Atlas, p83).
1894. A A & Mary Sherman resided at 122 Harrison St Coldwater MI (directory).
1894. A A Sherman a freeholder in Coldwater MI (Branch Co Atlas).
1900. A A Sherman elected mayor of Coldwater MI (Coldwater Courier Apr 6 1910 p1c2c3).
1900. Census of Coldwater Twp Branch Co indicated: Albert age 51, born 1848, building
contractor; Mary L age 38, born 1861 in NY, wife, no children (e9/s10/p130/d262/f263).
1904. A A Sherman lived in Coldwater MI (father's obit).
1909. A A Sherman re-elected mayor of Coldwater MI (Coldwater Courier Apr 2 1909 p2c3 and
Apr 9 p1c3).
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1910. Census of Coldwater MI Branch Co indicated: Albert A age 68, born 1842 in NY; Mary L
age 52, born 1858 in NY (Soundex e11/f205).
1912. Albert A was a democrat from Coldwater MI was elected as state representative of the Branch
District (Coldwater Daily Courier Nov 7 1912 p1c1; MM v1913p486p644). House committees
served on: State Capitol & Public Buildings; State Public Schools; Supplies & Expenditures (MM
v1913p650).
1913/14. Albert, a Democrat, was elected State Representative from Branch Co (Michigan
Biographies, 1924, p284).
19157/20. A A Sherman of Coldwater was Secretary-Treasurer of the State Public School Board of
Control, school consisted of 18 buildings on 160 acres in Coldwater MI, open May 1874 (MM
v1915p886, v1917p924, v1919p944).
1920. Census of Coldwater MI Branch Co indicated: Albert A age 78; Mary L age 63 (Soundex
e13/p6).
1923. The Hon Albert A Sherman died at Coldwater MI, xxxx-1923, age 81 [born 1842], informant
Mrs A A Sherman, buried in lot 314 Oak Grove Cemetery Coldwater MI (tombstone; Bronson
Journal Jan 12 1923).
1926. Mary L Sherman died, 1856-1926, age 70, widow, informant L R Palmer, buried in lot 314
Oak Grove Cemetery (tombstone etc).
3. Daniel R8 Sherman born 1843 in NY (SD p504).
1874. D R Sherman a miller lived in Bronson MI Branch Co (AISx).
1870. Possible: He owned lot 28 block 2 of Lyons MO (ms/lk).
1877. Daniel R born 1835 of Constantine married Emma J Currier born 1850 in NY (BRA/MRx
E-195; possibly Republican Aug 3 1877).
1881. Daniel R Sherman of Lansing MI Ingham Co, physician, 119 Washington Ave (MI Gaz
p754).
1885. Daniel R Sherman of Lansing MI, physician, 105 Ottawa (MI Gaz p1064).
1889. Dr Daniel R Sherman, one of the prominent physicians and surgeons of Lansing in practice
since 1880, ceased riding in 1889 and now attends only those patients who come to him (Michigan
Medical History Vol2, p345).
1890. Daniel R Sherman a Civil War veteran lived in Lansing MI Ingham Co (1890/CSSx
sd3ed178).
1894. Daniel R a physician at 105 Ottawa W, resides 513 Cherry St Lansing MI (City Directory).
1898. Mrs Emma C Sherman died at Lansing MI, buried in Oak Grove Cemetery Coldwater MI
(Coldwater Courier Jul 8 1898 p1c4; not in MI/DRx).
1898. Emily died in Lansing MI Ingham Co, born 1844 in NY, married, buried in Oak Grove
Cemetery Coldwater MI (tombstone).
1904. D R Sherman lived in Lansing MI (father's obit).
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1910. Census of Coldwater MI Branch Co indicated: Daniel R age 36; Emily J Sherman (sic) age
36, born 1844 in MI; children Julia, Gilbert, Franklin (Soundex s39). 3 Children:
1. Julia M9 Sherman born 1868 in IN.
2. Gilbert David9 Sherman born 1869 in IN. (Gen Refs: Not in LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).
1894. Rev Gilbert D boards at 513 Cherry St Lansing MI (City Directory).
1897. G D Sherman a Pres Minister and wife Josephine lived in Evart Twp/Twp Osceola Co
(Theodore's BR).
1910. Census of South Lyon MI Oakland Co indicated: Gilbert D age 40; Josephine Sherman
age 32, born 1878 in MI; child Ruth (Soundex e128/f59).
1919. Gilbert David Sherman, 1869-1919, buried in Brooklyn (Highland) Cemetery Columbia
Twp Jackson Co (tombstone). 2 Children.
1. Theodore Daniel10 Sherman born 1897 in Evart Twp/Twp Osceola Co (OSC/BR 2239). Theodore Daniel Sherman, 1897-1903 or 1906, buried in Brooklyn (Highland)
Cemetery Columbia Twp Jackson Co (JAC/DRx C-66; tombstone).
2. Ruth10 Sherman born 1900 in MI.
3. Franklin9 Sherman born 1871 in MO.
4. May9 Sherman born 1871 in MO (1880 Soundex s30). 1894 Mae Sherman resided at 174
Clay St with her parents in Coldwater MI (directory).
5. G W9 Sherman born 1873 in MI (1880 Soundex s30; 1900 Soundex); born in Coldwater MI
(daughter Mays's BR).
1897. G W's father purchased a grist mill at Diamondale MI Eaton Co and G W is managing it
(Coldwater Courier May 28 1897 p1c4).
1898. G W married Miss Alta Aldrich (Coldwater Courier Apr 8 1898 p1c4); she was born in
Diamondale MI Eaton Co (daughter May's BR).
1900. Census of Windsor Twp Eaton Co indicated: G A (sic) age 28; Alta R Sherman age 20,
born 1879 in Diamondale Mi Ingham Co; child Francena M (Soundex s11; (daughter Mary's
BR).
1910. Census of Mason MI Ingham Co indicated: G W age 37; Alta age 30, born 1880 in MI;
children Francina, Gerald, Mary (Soundex e86/f296).
1920. Census of Mason MI Ingham Co indicated: G W age 47; Alta R age 40; children Gerald,
Mary (Soundex e124/p7). 3 Children:
1. Francena M10 Sherman born 1899 in MI (EAT/BRx 5-22).
2. Gerald E10 Sherman born 1903 in MI (EAT/BRx 5-88).
3. Mary Lydia10 Sherman born 1906 in Watertown Twp Clinton Co (CLI/BR 4-231).
HATTIE M SHERMAN (King)
1860. Hattie born in OH (1900 Soundex).
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1894. Hattie M and daughter Madge M resided at 64 S Fremont St in Coldwater MI (directory).
1900. Census of Coldwater MI Branch Co indicated: Hattie H (sic) age 39; child Madge (Soundex s10).
1903. Mrs Hattie M Sherman born 1859 married William King born 1827 (Coldwater Courier Feb 6
1903 p1p5, & p3). 1 Child:
1. Madge M Sherman (McMann) born 1882 in OH. 1910 Madge Sherman married in Toledo OH
to Clifford McMann of Wakeman OH, they settled in Wakeman OH (Coldwater Courier Jan 26
1910 p2c5).
HEMAN6 SHERMAN
American Lineage: Timothy5, Joel4, Job3, Benjamin2, & Samuel1.
Preceding English Lineage: Edmund6E, Edmund5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
Sister: Electra Sherman (Loomis) born 1787, is shown in Lenawee Co (not in NEHGR CD-ROM).
1789. Heman born in Lanesborough MA Berkshire Co (NES p204/5; SD p1084; LDS/AF; LDS/IGI;
tombstone; not in NEHGR CD-ROM). Preceding lineage appears correct, but it is not proven (NES
171). (Gen Ref: Not in DWS).
1810. May 4th, Heman married, did not give her name or cite reference (NES p205).
1820. May 4th, Heman married Catherine Vaughan (Washington Co OH/MR, SD p1084). [May 1920
seems more likely than May 1910, as first child born 1921].
1832. Questionable: Heman died Apr 13th (NES p205). [1852 death seems more likely, as Heman is in
1850 census, but not shown in 1860 census].
1850. Census Index of Bethel Twp Branch Co indicated: Heman (uc) age 62, born 1788 in MA, farmer;
Cynthia Sherman age 52, born 1798 in OH; children Robt, Wm, Arthur (p391p775/d54/f54). Called
Cynthia Vaughan (Arthur's DR).
1852. Apr 18th, Heman died, age 63y, buried in Card Cemetery Bethel Twp Branch Co (tombstone;
nb/9.48).
1860. Cynthia lived with son William (census).
1862. Heman & Rob't Sherman purchased property in Sec 35 of Bethal Twp Branch Co from Daniel
Loomis (BRA/LR 16-47).
1863. Cynthia Sherman, wife of Heman, died, age 64y6m11d born 1799, buried in Card Cemetery
(tombstone). 8 Children:
1. Lydia7 Sherman born 1821 (NES p205).
2. Eleanor7 Sherman (Horton) born 1823 in NY (1850 census; SD p637; NES p205).
1850. Census of Coldwater Twp Branch Co indicated: Eleanor age 27, no occupation give; lived
with Brent and Amy C Ettridge family (p676/d59/f69).
1852. Miss Eleanor, married in StMark's Church in Coldwater MI to Gabriel M Horton born 1820;
both from Bethal Twp Branch Co (BRA/MR C-141, F-99); Early Marriages of Branch Co MI
p125). Eleanor married Gabriel Horron (Branch County Journal Mar 8 1853).
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1859. Eleanor Sherman purchased property in Sec 35 Bethel Twp Branch Co from Daniel Loomis
(BRA/LRx 8-281). [Could be the Eleanor Sherman Horton born 1823 in NY, shown separately in
Branch Co].
3. Daniel7 Sherman born 1825 (NES p205).
4. Robert7 Sherman born 1827 in OH. 1857 Robbert (sic) died, age 30y13d, buried in Card
Cemetery Bethel Twp Branch Co (tombstone).
5. William B7 Sherman born 1830 in OH.
1856. William married Margaret Burleson born 1836 in Lenawee Co (her obit).
1860. Census of Bethal Twp Calhoun Co indicated: William age 29, farmer; Margaret age unclear;
Adelbert Sherman age 2 (uc); Cynthia Sherman age (uc) [mother] (p107p687/d770/f770). [census
unclear]
1862. William B Sherman purchased property in Sec 35 of Bethal Twp Branch Co (BRA/LRx 1649).
1862. William B Sherman purchased property in Sec 35 of Bethel Twp Branch Co from his brother
Arthur H Sherman (BRA/LRx 16-49).
1864. William B Sherman purchased property in Sec 35 Bethal Twp Branch Co from D B & D A
Loomis (BRA/LRx 18-609).
1865. William B Sherman purchased property in Sec 35 & Sec 36 in Bethal Twp Branch Co from
Daniel Loomis (BRA/LRx 24-9).
1865. William B Sherman purchased property in Sec 36 in Bethal Twp Branch Co from John F
Loomis (BRA/LRx 24-9).
1865. William B Sherman sold property in Sec 35 & Sec 36 Bethal Twp Branch Co to his brother
Arthur H Sherman (BRA/LRx 23-479).
1870. Census of Bethal Twp Branch Co indicated: William B age 39, farmer; Margaret age 32;
children Adelbert, Albert, Carrie E (p40/d60/f61).
1872. W B Sherman owned 80 acres, S 1/2 of E 1/4 of Sec 35 Bethal Twp Branch Co (Branch Co
Atlas, 1872).
1873. William B a farmer and wife Margaret lived in Bethal Twp Branch Co (3rd child's BR).
1874. William B Sherman a mill operator lived in Bethel Twp (AISx).
1874. William B Sherman a farmer lived in Bethal Twp (census p258).
1878. William died in Bethal Twp, age 48y10m4d born 1830, buried in Card Cemetery Bethel Twp
Branch Co (BRA/DR A-139; 1879 MI/DRx 1-90); tombstone).
1880. Census of Bethel Twp Branch Co indicated: Margaret age 43, born 1837 in MI, resided with
her son Albert (Soundex s8).
1883. Margaret moved to Coldwater MI (her obit).
1895. Margaret Sherman, wife of W B Sherman, died age 57y born 1833, buried in Card
Cemetery (tombstone; obit, Coldwater Courier Apr 6 1895 p1c5; not in MI/DRx). 6 Children:
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1. Possible: Lola8 Sherman born 1851, died 1852 at 1m17d, daughter of H B and J M
Sherman (sic), buried in Card Cemetery Bethel Twp Branch Co (tombstone).
2. Adelbert8 Sherman (twin) born 1858 in MI.
1883. Adelbert a blacksmith and wife Mary Ann (born in OH) lived in Coldwater MI
(William's BR).
1883. Possible: A D Sherman of Bethal, blacksmith (MI Gaz p332.)
1895. Adelbert lived in Kinderhook (mother's obit).
1900. Census of Kinderhook Twp Branch Co indicated: Adelbert age 42; Mary A Sherman age
44, born 1856 in OH; children William, Jessie (Soundex s3).
1910. Census of Bronson MI Branch Co indicated: Adelbert age 52; Mary A Sherman age 53,
born 1857 in IN; child Jessie (Soundex e5/f287).
1932. Adelbert W, 1858-1932, (son of William), buried in Bronson Cemetery Bronson MI
Branch Co (tombstone).
1932. Adelbert Sherman, son of William Sherman, born Mar 16 1858, died Mar 2 1932, buried
in section C Bronson Cemetery Bronson MI. 1 Child:
1. William B9 Sherman born 1883 in Coldwater MI Ward 3 (BRA/BR B-302).
1909. William B married Katherine L Warren born 1880 (BRA/MRx H-47; Courier Oct
20 1909 p3c5; Quincy Herald index Oct 28 1909 p1c5).
1910. Census of Coldwater MI Branch Co indicated William B age 29, born 1881 in MI,
brakeman M S Rail Road, son-in-law. Katherine Sherman age 30, born 1880 in MI,
daughter [William's wife], married 1 year, no children. Both enumerated with Katherine
Warren age 56 born 1854, widow (e12/p137/d133/145).
1920. Census of Coldwater MI Branch Co indicated: William age 37; Kate age 39;
children John, Charles; Catherine Warren, mother-in-law (Soundex e10/p15).
1952. Catherine born in Coldwater MI, died in Coldwater MI, married, informant Wm
Sherman, buried in Oak Grove Cemetery Coldwater MI (tombstone).
1959. William B died, 1883-1959, widowed, informant Charles Sherman, buried in Oak
Grove Cemetery Coldwater MI (tombstone). 2 Children:
1. John10 Sherman born 1912 in MI.
2. Charles10 Sherman born 1916 in Coldwater MI Branch Co (obit).
1949. Charles joined the Coldwater fire department, he previously was a Coldwater
police officer, and before that had a business in Coldwater (obit).
1956. Charles made chief of the Coldwater fire department (obit).
1963. Possible: Charles of Coldwater on the MI Municipal Employees' Retirement
System, term expires Dec 31 1965 (MM v1963p239).
1965. Charles died, while directing his men during a large fire he had a heart attach,
wife and two sons survives, funeral arrangements were incomplete (obit card Albion
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MI Public Library). His wife Virginia Sherman born 192x was informant on his
death record, buried in Oak Grove Cemetery Coldwater MI Branch Co (tombstone).
2. Jessie9 Sherman born 1894 in MI (1900 Soundex). Born 1890 (1910 Soundex).
3. Albert8 Sherman (twin) born 1858 in Bethel Twp Branch Co (tombstone).
1860. Census of Bethel Twp Branch Co indicated: Albert age 2 born 1858 in MI;
enumerated with George and Anna Erick (p107p687/d772/f772). [census unclear]
1880. Census of Bethel Twp Branch Co indicated: Albert age 22, head-of-household;
Margaret age 43, mother; Cora E Sherman age 13 born 1867 sister; Sarah Sherman age
69, born 1811 in MI, grandmother [Alberts's grandmother was Cynthia who died 1863, this
entry not understood] (Soundex s8).
1880. Albert a farmer of Bethal Twp married Elizabeth Sanborn born 1862; witnesses
Adelbert Sherman and Mary A Sherman of Bethal Twp (BRA/MR E-257).
1886. Albert died, 1858-1886, wife and 1 son survives; buried in Card Cemetery Bethel
Twp Branch Co (tombstone; MI/DRx 1-107Coldwater Courier Aug 21 1886 p4c4).
4. Possible: Alson8 Sherman born 1862, died 1862 at 3m23d, son of H B and M Sherman
(sic), buried in Card Cemetery (tombstone).
5. Carrie Eleanor8 Sherman (Miller) born 1867 in Bethal Twp Branch Co (BRA/BR A13).
1894. Miss Carrie E Sherman married George D Miller born 1861, both of Coldwater MI
(Coldwater Courier Mar 31 1894 p1c3 & p8c1).
1895. Mrs Geo Miller lived in Coldwater MI (mother's obit).
6. Infant8 Sherman stillborn 1874 in Bethel Twp Branch Co (BRA/BR A-234).
6. Arthur H7 Sherman born 1832 in NY. Born 1832 in Lenawee Co (obit).
1858. Arthur of Bethal Twp Branch Co married Mary [A] Hughes born 1840 (BRA/MR C-321).
1860. Census of Bethal Twp Branch Co indicated: Arthur H age 27; May Sherman age 19, born
1841 in MI; child Frederick (p107p687/d771/f771). [census unclear]
1862. Arthur H Sherman sold property in Sec 35 of Bethal Twp to his brother William B Sherman
(BRA/LRx 16-50).
1864. Arthur H Sherman purchased property in Sec 35 & Sec 36 of Bethal Twp Branch Co
(BRA/LRx 20-370).
1865. Arthur Sherman purchased property in Sec 35 & Sec 36 Bethal Twp Branch Co from Ebin P
McAliste (BRA/LRx 23-460).
1865. Arthur H Sherman purchased property in Sec 35 & Sec 36 Bethal Twp Branch Co from his
brother William B Sherman (BRA/LRx 23-479).
1867. Arthur H Sherman purchased property in Sec 31 of Ovid Twp Branch Co from Isaac
Bucklen (BRA/LRx 30-343).
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1870. Census of Bethal Twp Branch Co indicated: Arthur H age 35, manufacturer of lumber; Mary
A age 29 born in MI; children Freddie A, Frankie; Cyrus Shafford age 24 born 1846 in OH, works
in saw mill (p39/d48/f49).
1872. Possible: A H Sherman owned 80 acres, S 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Sec 36 Bethal Twp Branch Co
(Branch Co Atlas, 1872).
1874. Arthur H Sherman a mill operator lived in Bethal Twp (census p111)
1874. Arthur a mechanic and farmer and wife Mary A lived in Bethel Co Branch Co (Jay's BR).
1874. Arthur H a farmer lived in Bethal Twp (AISx).
1880. Census of Bethel Twp Branch Co indicated: Arthur age 48, born 1832 in NY; May (sic) A
Sherman age 41; children Fred, Jay, Frankie (Soundex s8).
1881/3. A H Sherman of Bethal, saw mill & handle factory (MI Gaz 1881 p216, 1883 p304, 1885
p321, 1887 p331).
1894. A H Sherman owned 80 acres, S 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Sec 36 Bethal Twp; A H Sherman a
freeholder (Branch Co Atlas).
1900. Census of Bethel Twp Branch Co indicated: Arthur H age 68; Mary A Sherman age 61, born
1839 in MI; Grace Hayher age 13, born 1887 in MI, grand-daughter (Soundex s7).
1909. Arthur died in Bethal Twp, a farmer, married, lived on the same farm for 50 years; survived
by wife and 2 sons Dr Fred & Jay (BRA/DR; MI/DRx 1; obit, Courier May 29 1909 p1c2). Buried
Card Cemetery Bethel Twp Branch Co (tombstone).
1915. A H Sherman Estate owned 80 acres, S 1/2 of NW 1/4 of Sec 36 Bethal Twp (Branch Co
Atlas).
19xx. Mary A Sherman, wife of Arthur, born 1840, died "no date", tombstone with husband in
Card Cemetery (tombstone). 3 Children:
1. Fred E8 Sherman born 1859 in MI.
xxxx. Fred a physician married Zada Miller born 186x (BRA/MRx E-213).
1881. F E Sherman of Cooper MI Kalamzoo Co, physician (1881 MI Gaz p311).
1883. F Sherman of Bethal MI Branch Co, physician (1883 MI Gaz p304).
1886. Fred a physician and wife Zada Sherman lived in Bethal Twp Branch Co
(Leonard/Seonard's BR).
1894. Possible: Dr Sherman is teaching a large class on the violin in Carpenter's Hall in East
Gilead MI (Coldwater Courier Feb 3 1894 p5c4).
1899. Fred a doctor and wife Nora lived in Bertha Twp Branch Co (Ianthe's BR).
1900. Census of Bethel Twp Branch Co indicated: Fred age 40; Nora D Sherman age 30, born
1870 in IN, child Ianthe (Soundex s6).
1901. Fred a farmer lived in Batavia Twp Branch Co (Arthur's BR)
1909. Dr Fred lived in Batavia Twp (father's obit).
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1910. Census of Branch Co indicated: Fred age 50; Nora age 40; children Iantha M, Arthur;
spelled Shurman (Soundex e2/f62).
1915. Iantha Sherman mentioned (Bronson Journal index Jun 4 1915 p1).
1920. Census of Branch Co indicated: Fred age 61; Nora D age 49; children Arthur, Cynthia M
Sherman age 20 born 1900 in MI (Soundex e17/p5).
1926. Dr Fred of S Butler died, buried East Gilead Cemetery Gilead Twp Branch Co
(tombstone; Quincy Herald Feb 18 1926 p2c3).
xxxx. Possible: Norma D Sherman married Timothy Velie (BRA/MRx H-381).
1933. Nora D Sherman, wife, 1870-1933 (tombstone). 4 Children:
1. Possible: "Unnamed" (boy)9 Sherman born 1880 in Branch Co MI (Coldwater
Republican Nov 12 1880 p3c4, in the Bronson items; 1881 the boy died (Coldwater
Republican Jan 28 1881 p3c5).
2. Leonard A or Seonard A9 Sherman born 1886 in Bethel Twp (BRA/BR C-59).
3. Ianthe W9 Sherman (Miller) (Murray) born 1899 in Bethal Twp (BRA/BR D-50).
Iantha married Kenneth B Murray (BRA/MRx N-258).
4. Arthur9 Sherman born 1901 in Batavia Twp (BRA/BR D-98; Bronson Journal index
Nov 8 1901). Possible: Arthur E Sherman died 1900-1964, buried in E Gilead Cemetery
Gilead Twp Branch Co, and marker for Arletta Y Sherman 1906-xxxx, in same cemetery
lot (tombstone, nb/9.49).
2. Jay8 Sherman born 1864 in MI.
3. Frankie E8 Sherman (Kaler) born 1866 in MI.
1887. Frankie E of Bethal married California Twp Branch Co to Frank B Faler/Kaler born
1861 (BRA/MR F-143; Coldwater Republican Jun 28 1887; Coldwater Courier 1887 p1c2;
Bronson Independent Jul 1 1887 p1c5). Also shown as Hayher.
1900. Frankie's daughter Grace Hayher lived with Frankie's parents (1900 Soundex s7).
1909. At the death of Frankie's father, a granddaughter named Mrs Fred Dubrndorf was a
survivor: This could be Frankie's daughter Grace (father's obit).
4. Jay Easel8 Sherman born 1874 in Bethel Twp Branch Co (BRA/BR A-234). (Gen Refs: not
in LDS/AF & LDS/IGI).
1894. Jay resided at 220 Marshall St in Coldwater MI; also there were Mortimer Sherman and
Margaret Sherman (directory).
1896. Jay a farmer of Bethal Twp married Myrtle Sherman born 1875 in MI of Bethal, her
parents Amos Sherman and Julia Card (BRA/MR G-154; Coldwater Courier Apr 11 1896 p3c2
& p5c5).
1898. Jay a farmer and wife Mertie lived in Bethal Twp Branch Co (BRA/BR D-27).
1909. Jay from Mutual OK returned to Bethel Twp for his father's funeral, and also visited Mr
& Mrs Dell Sherman (Coldwater Courier May 12 1909 p2c3; father's obit).
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1910. Census of Branch Co indicated: Jay H (sic) Sherman age 36; Myrtle age 34; children
Dorothy, Donald; Mary A Sherman age 70, born 1840 in MI, mother; Julia A Sherman age 70,
born 1840 in MI, mother-in-law (sic) (Soundex e3/f17).
1920. Census of Coldwater MI Branch Co indicated: Jay age 45; Myrtle age 44 (Soundex
e14/p7).
1945. Jay E Sherman died, buried in Card Cemetery Bethel Twp Branch Co (tombstone).
1959. Myrtle Sherman died, 1875-1959, buried in Card Cemetery (tombstone). 5 Children:
1. Dorothy J9 Sherman born 1897 in MI.
2. Doris9 Sherman born 1898, died 1901, buried in Card Cemetery (tombstone; not in
MI/DRx).
3. Donald9 Sherman born 1898, died 1901, buried in Card Cemetery (tombstone; not in
MI/DRx).
4. Unnamed9 Sherman born 1898 in Bethal Twp Branch Co (BRA/BR D-28).
5. Donald9 Sherman born 1908 in Bethal Twp Branch Co, parents J H and Myrtle
Sherman (BRA/BR D-290). Donald died, 1908-1916, buried in Card Cemetery
(tombstone). Unnamed son of a Sherman died in a fire
HIRAM C SHERMAN
1824. Hiram C born in Orleans Co NY, also called C H Sherman (obit).
1862. Hiram C Sherman purchased property in Sec 15 & Sec 22 Batavia Twp Branch Co from James B
Burtless (BRA/LRx 15-164).
1867. Hiram C Sherman purchased property in Sec 30 Ovid Twp Branch Co from Sam'l L Stowell
(BRA/LRx 30-48).
1870. Census of Ovid MI Branch Co indicated: Hiram C age 46 born 1824 in NY, farmer; Irene
Sherman age 43 born 1827 in NY; children Fred L, Lewis G; and Ella L Reid age 14 born 1856 in MI
(p263/d253/f255).
1874. H C Sherman a farmer lived in Ovid Twp (AISx).
1883. Mr & Mrs Hiram Sherman was a guest at a party at Deacon Wm N Carter's house (Coldwater
Republican Oct 3 1883 p4c3).
1883. Hiram C Sherman and wife have given much to the Sabbath School at Bethal in Ovid Twp; Mrs
Sherman teaches the young folks in the Sabbath School; she also gave the Sabbath School class Sunday
super at her home (Coldwater Republican Dec 21 1883 p3c2).
1887. Hiram C Sherman born 1824, died 1887. He is buried in Lockwood (Union) Cemetery in Ovid
Twp Branch Co (tombstone; not in MI/DRx). Mr H C Sherman died at the home of his son Fred, he was
born in Orleans Co NY Mar 1824, leaves wife and 2 children (obit, Coldwater Courier Jan 15 1887
p1c4); card (Coldwater Courier Jan 22 1887 p1c2).
1894. Mrs H C Sherman a freeholder in Bethal Twp, PO Bethal MI (1894 Branch Co Atlas).
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1905. Irene R Sherman, aka Mrs H C Sherman, died in Chicago at son Fred's home where she had lived
for about the past 5 years, remains returned to Lockwood Church, buried in Lockwood Cemetery in
Ovid Twp Branch Co (Courier Feb 27 1905 p3c5 & Mar 1 1905 p2c2; Bronson Journal index Mar 3
1905); buried on Lockwood (Union) Cemetery is "mother" Sherman 1827-1905 (tombstone).
2 Children:
1. Fred Lovewell Sherman born 1856 in Genesee Co NY (his BRA/MR). (Gen Ref: Not in DWS).
1878. Fred a farmer of Ovid Twp Branch Co married Miss Lucia Aleida Robinson born 1862 in
MI (BRA/MR E-219; Coldwater Republican Sep 27 1878 p2c5).
1883. Fred a clerk lived in Coldwater MI (Olive's BR).
1915. Mrs Lucia Sherman mentioned (Bronson Journal index Oct 23 1915 p1).
1930. Lucia A Sherman 1862-1930 died, buried Bronson Cemetery Bronson MI (tombstone).
1 Child:
1. Olive Sherman born 1883 in Hudson MI Lenawee Co, parents Fred L Sherman and Lucie
Sherman (BRA/BR B302).
2. Lewis G Sherman born Springvale 1861 in WI (1900 Soundex; his MR; tombstone). (Gen Ref:
Not in LDS/AF, DPS, NES, SD, DWS).
1885. Lewis G married in Branch Co to Lida M Smith or Lida M Sherman (LDS/IGI). Lewis G
Sherman a farmer of Ovid Twp Branch Co, married Lydia N Sherman born 1863 in OH (BRA/MR
F-74). 1885 Lewis G Sherman was married to Lida M Smith (Coldwater Courier Jan 17 1885 p4c5).
1894. L G Sherman was a freeholder (Branch Co Atlas).
1900. Census of Ovid Twp Branch Co indicated: Lewis G age 39; Lida (sic) M age 38, born 1862 in
OH (Soundex s1).
1910. Census of Branch Co indicated: Lewis G age 49; Lydia M Sherman age 48 born 1862
(Soundex e19/f141).
1920. Census of Branch Co indicated: Lewis G age 58; Lida M age 58 born 1862 in OH (Soundex
e22/p5).
1921. Lida G Sherman died, born in OH, 1861-1921, buried in Oak Grove Cemetery Coldwater
MI Branch Co (tombstone; Bronson Journal index Aug 26 1921).
1936. Lewis G died, 1861-1936, buried in Oak Grove Cemetery (tombstone). 1 Child:
1. Lewis G Sherman born 190x in Springvale WI; died 1921 in Coldwater MI, married,
informant L G Sherman, buried in Oak Grove Cemetery (tombstone etc).
ISAAC JOHN SHERMAN
1896. Isaac J born in MI, parents born "unknown" (1910 Census).
1910. Census of Bronson Twp Branch Co indicated: Isaac J age 14, single, "State School Boy";
enumerated with Mr Ami (uc) K Parham (e4/p38/d4/f4).
1976. Isaac died 1976, lived in Middleville MI Branch Co (LDS/SSD). Isaac John Sherman 80 yrs died
Apr 14 1976, buried in MtHope Cemetery Barry Co MI (BAR/DRx 1976-90; <www.intermnet.net>).
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JOHN SHERMAN
1799. John born in PA, ancestry unknown (1850 Census; SD p1365).
1850. Census of Batavia Twp Branch Co indicated: John age 51, farmer; Catherine Sherman age 44,
born 1806 in unclear; children Jacob, Lucinda, Mary, John, Joseph, Soloman, Catherine, Victoria
(p292p293/d78/f80).
1874. John Sherman a farmer lived in Batavia Twp (AISx). 8 Children:
1. Jacob Sherman born 1827 in OH (SD p1220). 1850 a farmer, lived at home (Census). 1907
Jacob died, buried in Batavia Cemetery Branch Co (tombstone; not in MI/DRx). 1926 Mary
Sherman, Jacob's wife, born 1835, died 1926, buried in Batavia Cemetery (tombstone; nb/9.48).
<check dates>
2. Lucinda Sherman born 1834 in OH (SD p1626). 1850 census of Batavia Twp Branch Co
indicated Lucinda Sherman (p579). 1854 Census of Batavia Twp Branch Co indicated: Lucinda
(LDS/AISx).
3. Mary A Sherman born 1838 in OH (SD p1798).
4. John Sherman born 1840 in OH (SD 1406). 1910 Census of Branch Co indicated: John
Sheurmman (sic) age 69, born 1841 in OH; Lydie E Sheurmman (sic) age 68, born 1842 in MI
(Soundex e2/f77).
5. Joseph Sherman born 1843 in OH (SD p1475).
6. Soloman Sherman born 1845 in MI (SD p2339).
7. Catherine Sherman born 1847 in MI (SD p342).
8. Victoria Sherman born 1849 in MI (SD p2466).
Possibly family: "Unknown" Sherman, buried in Batavia Cemetery, infant died 5 days old, date
illegible (tombstone).
MARGARET L SHERMAN
1845. Margaret L born in MI (1910 Census).
1894. Margaret resident at 220 Marshall St in Coldwater MI; also there were Mortimer Sherman and
Jay Sherman (directory).
1894. Possible: Margaret Sherman a freeholder Coldwater MI (Branch Co Atlas).
1910. Census of Branch Co indicated: Margaret age 65, lived alone (Soundex e2/f58).
MARION SHERMAN
1852. Marion born in New Fane NY, father born in NY and mother in NJ (tombstone; 1880 Census).
1880. Census of 1st Ward Coldwater MI Branch Co indicated: Marion age 29, married, boarder; child
Ethel; both enumerated with Marion's parents W H and Eliza Vandenburg (e30/p557/d72/f72).
1920. Census of Branch Co indicated: Marion age 67, mother-in-law (sic); enumerated with Earnest L
Vandenburg (Soundex e4/p3).
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1934. Marion died in Coldwater MI, 1852-1934 (female), widow, informant Ethel Vandenburg, buried
in Oak Grove Cemetery Coldwater MI (tombstone). 1 Child:
1. Ethel E Sherman born 1878 in NY.
1920. Census of Holland MI Ottawa Co indicated: Etheyne Sherman age 42, lived alone (Soundex
e153/p16).
MARY SHERMAN
1843. Mary born in MI, parents born in Ireland.
1870. Census of Quincy Twp Branch Co indicated: Mary Sherman age 25 born 1845 in MI; enumerated
with William Miller age 57 born 1813 in MA, farmer; also Kate McGurk age 49 born 1821 in Ireland
[could be Mary's mother] (p265/d1/f1).
1920. Census of East half of Bethal Twp Branch Co indicated: Mary age 77, lived alone, widow (uc),
owned home free of mortgage (e4/p5/D101/f104).
MASON SCHEURMMAN
1851. Mason born in OH (1910 Soundex). (Gen Refs: not in LDS/AF & LDS/IGI).
1910. Census of Branch Co indicated: Mason age 59; Nella Scheurmman age 51, born 1859 in MI
(Soundex e2/f40).
MORTIMER I SHERMAN
1882. Mortimer born in MI (1900 Soundex). : (Gen Refs: not in DWS, LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).
1894. Mortimer resided at 220 Marshall St in Coldwater MI; also there were Jay Sherman and
Margaret Sherman (directory).
1900. Census of Bronson MI Branch Co indicated: Mortimer age 18; grand-son enumerated with Henry
Sanborn (Soundex s1).
1903. Mortimer married (Bronson Journal index May 29 & Jun 5 1903).
1903. Mortimer a bill clerk and wife Maude lived in Coldwater MI Branch Co (Robert's BR).
1910. Census of Coldwater MI Branch Co indicated: Mortimer I age 27; Maude S Sherman age 28,
born 1882 in MI; child Robert (Soundex e11/f15).
1918. Mortimer G died, 1882-1918, informant wife Maud and Mrs Eliza S Gratton [possibly daughter
Vivian E], buried in Oak Grove Cemetery Coldwater MI (tombstone; Bronson Journal index Nov 1, Nov
8 & Nov 22 1918).
1920. Census of Coldwater MI Branch Co indicated: Maud Sherman (surname unclear) age 36,
daughter; Robert A, grandson; Vivian E, granddaughter; all enumerated with Jennie Sweet age 68 born
1852 in MI (e13/p114,115/s3,4/d97/f100). 2 Children
1. Robert A Sherman born 1903 in Coldwater MI Branch Co (BRA/BR D-160).
1920. Census of Coldwater MI Wayne Co indicated: Robert A age 16, grandson; enumerated with
Jennie Sweet (e13/p115/s4/d97/f98).
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1925. Robert married Miss Arlene Keller born 191x; will live in Quincy MI to end of school and
then will move in his mothers house in Coldwater MI; Robert is a clerk at the local freight office
(Quincy Herald May 7 1925 p5c5).
2. Vivian E Sherman born 1913 in MI. 1920 Census of Coldwater MI Wayne Co indicated: Vivian
E age 7, granddaughter; enumerated with Jennie Sweet (e13/p114,115/s3,4/d97/f98).
NICHOLAS W7 SHERMAN
American Lineage: Isaac6, Humphrey5, Seth4, Daniel3, Peleg2, & Philip1.
Preceding English Lineage: Samuel6E, Henry5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
1817. Nicholas W born in Cambridge NY Washington Co (SD p1960, Quaker Records #46). His father
was Isaac Sherman (his 1888 MR). (Gen Ref: DPS p157; FDS 1703; SD p1960).
xxxx. Nicholas married 1st in LaPorte IN to Elizabeth.
1850. Census of Grand Chute WI Brown Co indicated: Nicholas head-of-family; child Franklin (SD
p1960).
1865. Nicholas (sic) W Sherman purchased property in the 2d Ward of Coldwater MI from Burt
Etheridge (BRA/LRx 23-460).
1867. N W Sherman and F C Woodrow, carriage makers on Chicago St in Coldwater MI Branch Co
(MI Gazetteer & Bus Dir, by Chaplin).
1869. Nicholas W a carriage maker lived in Coldwater MI, wife Elizabeth W born in Baltimore MD
(William's BR).
1870. Census of Ward 2 Coldwater MI Branch Co indicated: Nicholas age 52, carriage maker; Elizabeth
age 43 born in MD; children Frank L, Chas H, Merritt, Wesley, George, William (p157/d202/f194).
1871. N W Sherman appointed guardian of Elizabeth W Sherman, an alleged lunatic or insane person,
who had a mortgage on some property she owned (BRA/PR 1343).
1874. Nicholas W Sherman a wagon maker lived in 2nd Ward Coldwater MI (AISx).
1879. Nicholas W Sherman, carriage maker, 28 Chicago St, Coldwater MI (MI Gazetteer p311).
1880. Census of Coldwater MI Branch Co indicated: Elizabeth W Sherman age 51, born 1829 in MD;
Nicolas (sic) age 55, born 1825 in NY, boarder (uc), waggon (sic) maker; William Sherman age 10, born
1870 in MI, boarder (uc) [relationship unknown] (e31p592/d295/f295). [Elizabeth listed 1st and Nicolas
listed 2nd as a boarder, very unusual sequence if married]
1881. Nicholas W Sherman of Coldwater a carriage maker, 100 Chicago (MI Gaz p303).
1883. Nicholas W Sherman of Coldwater MI Branch Co a carriage maker (1883 MI Gaz p409).
1885. N W Sherman granted patent for a 2 wheeled vehicle (Coldwater Courier Sep 12 1885 p1c1 & Jan
16 1886 p1).
1885. Nicholas W Sherman of Coldwater a carriage maker (MI Gaz p433).
1886. Elizabeth Sherman, nee Elizabeth Campbell, died in Coldwater MI Branch Co, born in PA;
husband and 3 sons survive (BRA/DR 1-232; MI/DRx 1-111; obit, Coldwater Courier Oct 16 1886
p1c5). Mrs Elizabeth W Sherman died, age 57, lived in Coldwater 24 years, partially deranged for nearly
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20 years (Coldwater Semi-Weekly Republican Oct 19 1886 p3c3 & Oct 27 1886 p3c2). Elizabeth W,
xxxx-1886, age 57 born 1829 in MD, buried in Oak Grove Cemetery Coldwater MI (tombstone).
1887. Sherman Road Cart Co, Charles T Allen, was Sec & Manager (MI Gaz p448).
1888. Nicholas W age 70 a carriage maker married 2d in Coldwater MI to Harriet Waterhouse or
Harriet Waterman age 57 born 1831, aka Harriet Odren (BRA/MR G-7). 1888 Nicholas married Mrs
Harriet Waterhouse (Republican Feb 3 1888; Courier Feb 4 1888 p1c5 & Feb 11 1888 p5c3 ).
1894. Nicholas W died in Kinderhook Twp Branch Co,, xxxx-1894, age 76 born 1818, born RI, farm
accident, buried in Oak Grove Cemetery (tombstone; Coldwater Republican May 18 1894 p2; not in
MI/DRx). Nicholas W Sherman age 75 died 1894 of heart failure, causing him to fall off a farm wagon
(Coldwater Courier May 19 1894 p5c3).
1910. Harriet Sherman died age 77, born 1833; buried in Lawrence Cemetery Kinderhook Twp Branch
Co (obit, Coldwater Courier Dec 23 1910 p1c5; not in MI/DRx). 6 Children:
1. Frank or Franklin L8 Sherman born 1851 in Watertown WI.
1874. Frank and wife Frances Sherman born 185x lived in Coldwater MI (Grace's BR).
1877. Frank, was paid $15.00 by the County Board of Directors, for post mortems (Coldwater
Republican Jan 9 1877 p4c4).
1881. Dr F L Sherman is visiting parents and friends in this city. The Doctor is located at the corner
of Tracy Ave and School St, Washington Heights IL (Coldwater Republican Apr 26 1881 p3c3).
1883. Dr Frank removed to MtDora FL and is practicing medicine (Coldwater Courier Nov 3 1883
p1c6). Dr Frank suffered from consumption, and left Chicago to go to Florida thinking it would be
better for his health, but it was not.
1884. Frank died in MtDora FL (DPS p157; SD p875; Coldwater Courier Sep 13 1884 p1c3). Frank
a physician died in NY, born in MI, married, parents Richard (sic) & Elizabeth Sherman of NY
(BRA/DR 1-205). Dr Frank died Greenville NY at his brother Charles' home during a visit, age 36,
wife and 4 children survived, normal residence was MtDora FL (Coldwater Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Sep 9 1884 p3c1 & Sep 12 1884 p3c3). Frank was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery (tombstone).
4 Children:
1. Grace9 Sherman born 1874 in Johnston NY, father Frank a physician, born in WI, mother
Frances Sherman, born in 185x MI, parents lived in Coldwater MI (BRA/BR B-16).
2-4. Unknown.
2. Charles H8 Sherman born 1851 in Watertown WI.
1870. Charles lived with parents and was a photographer.
1874. Charles H a photographer lived in 2nd Ward Coldwater MI (AISx).
1884. Charles lived in Greenville NY (Coldwater Semi-Weekly Sentinel Sep 12 1884 p3c3).
1894. Possible: Charles H married Frances Bennett born 185x (Courier Jul 28 1894 p1c6;
Republican Jul 27 1894).
3. Merritt8 Sherman born 1853 in Busti NY (SD p1874). 1874 Merritt a wagon maker lived in 2nd
Ward Coldwater MI (AISx). Meritt died 1877, single (SD p1874). 1877 Merrit died at Coldwater
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Republican Mar 6 1887 p3c1, Apr 27 1877 p3c2; not in MI/DRx).
4. Wesley W8 Sherman was born 1857, in LaPorte IN. He died in 1873 at Coldwater MI. Wesley
died, xxxx-1873, at age 18, single, student, drowned Dec 25th at Coldwater Lake where he fell in
while skating on thin ice, mother born MD. He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery (tombstone;
MI/DRx 1-101; SD p2500; Coldwater Republican Dec 27 1873 p4c4 & Jan 3 1874 p5c2).
5. George8 Sherman born 1859 in IN. 1883 George is practicing dentistry at Eustis FL (Coldwater
Courier Nov 3 1883 p1c6). 1884 George of Lake City IA, returned to Coldwater MI for the funeral
of his brother Frank (Coldwater Semi-Weekly Sentinel Sep 12 1884 p3c2).
6. William W8 Sherman born 1869 in Coldwater MI Branch Co (BRA/BR A-75). 1910 William
was the only surviving (her obit).
RALPH W SHERMAN
1900. Ralph W born 1900 (tombstone).
1949. Ralph W married Avis Lemoine Mohn born 190x (Quincy Herald index Sep 15 1949 p1c6, Dec 1
1949 p6c2 & Dec 8 1949 p1c4). <read>
1966. Ralph W Sherman died, 1900-1966, buried in block 1 addn 2 row 11 in Lake View Cemetery in
Quincy MI (cemetery record). Ralph died 1966, lived in Quincy MI Branch Co (LDS/SSD). Ralph died
(Quincy Herald index Feb 24 1966 p4c7).
1966. Avis L Sherman married Harold E Fry born 190x (Quincy Herald index Dec 14 1966 p20c5).
1 Child:
1. Ann Elizabeth Sherman born 1951 (Quincy Herald index Jan 18 1951 p1c5).
RODA SHERMAN
1852. Roda born in MI (Soundex 1910).
1910. Census of Sherwood MI Branch Co indicated: Roda age 58, a cook enumerated with John Lytle
(Soundex e22/f51).
SANFORD6 SHERMAN
American Lineage: Stephen5, Samuel4, Stephen3, Eber2, & Philip1.
Preceding English Lineage: Samuel6E, Henry5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
1805. Sanford born, reported, as NY, MA, CT. (Gen Refs: DPS p118; FDS 2080; SD p2252; neither
Sanford Sherman or Patience Porter is in NEHGR CD-ROM).
1826. Patience Porter taught school in NY (Coldwater Republican Dec 05 1879 p1c6).
1831. Sanford married Patience Porter born 1806 by this date (1850 Census; Coldwater Republican
Dec 05 1879 p1c6). Patience Porter was from Revolutionary stock, descendant of Commander Porter;
born in Addison Co VT in the Green mountains; 1818 her parents move to NY; later her parents also
came to Branch Co MI (Coldwater Republican Dec 05 1879 p1c6).
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1836. Sanford of Genesee Co NY purchased land in sections 1,2 & 12 of Girard Twp Branch Co on May
27 1836 (Original land purchases Branch Co MI).
1839. Sanford settled in sections 1,2 & 12 of Girard Twp Branch Co MI; they were the first settles in
Girard Twp (1850 Census; Coldwater Republican Dec 05 1879 p1c6).
1840. Sanford was not shown on the Census for MI (LDS/AISx).
1845. Sanford died, born 1805, buried in Lakeview Cemetery Hillsdale Twp Hillsdale Co (grave record;
tombstone; Coldwater Republican Dec 05 1879 p1c6). In Sanford's lot is a marker for Grandmother, no
name or date (tombstone).
1848. Patience Sherman of Branch Co purchased land in sec 12 Girard Twp Branch Co Jan 24 1848
(Original Land Purchases of Branch Co MI).
1848. Sanford Sherman purchased property in Sec 12 Quincy Twp Branch Co from the USA (BRA/LRx
O-247).
1850. Sanford's estate probated (Sentinel Jul 12 1850).
1850. Census of Girard Twp Branch Co indicated: Patience age 44, no occupation given, born in VT;
children Porter, Udolph, Euthemasia, Editha, Videda (p587/d5/f5).
1854. Census of Girard Twp Branch Co indicated: Patience (LDS/AISx).
1860. Census of Girard Twp Branch Co indicated: Patience age 53, no occupation given; Udolph age 20,
farmer (p216p1084/d1693/f1712). [census unclear]
1870. Census of Girard Twp Branch Co indicated: Patience age 64 born in VT; enumerated with son
Udolph (p210/d236/f235).
1879. Sanford and Patience mentioned in a full column of the newspaper; includes excellent
Revolutionary War stories of Patience, and stories of her the early pioneer life in MI; 5 children, 7
grand-children, and 1 great-grand child living at this time (Coldwater Republican Dec 5 1879 p1c6).
1900. Patience Sherman died, born 1803, wife of Sanford Sherman, buried in Lakeview Cemetery
Hillsdale Twp Hillsdale Co (grave record; Courier Mar 2 1900 p2c5). Patience, 1905-1900 (HIL/DR B100; not in MI/DRx). Patience Sherman probate record (HIL/PRx G-523-3319 and H-523-3360).
7 Children:
1. Porter7 Sherman was born 1832 probably in North Java NY Wyoming Co (SD p2070). Named
after his mother's father (Coldwater Republican Dec 05 1879 p1c6).
1848. Porter of Branch Co purchased property in sec 6 of Butler Twp Branch Co (Original Land
Purchasers Branch Co MI).
1850. Porter was a farmer and lived with his mother (Census).
1858. Porter Sherman purchased property in Sec 13 of Quincy Twp Branch Co from Henry
Highbargin (BRA/LRx 6-337).
1858. Porter Sherman purchased property in Sec 13 of Quincy Twp Branch Co from Samuel
Kingston (BRA/LRx 6-337).
1859. Porter married in Hillsdale MI Hillsdale Co to Frances Mary Buck born 1937 (HIL/MRx C115).
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1860. Jun 12th, Census of Hillsdale MI Hillsdale Co indicated: Porter age 28, college student;
enumerated with Geo Buck born 1807, Mary S Buck born 1807, Mary F Buck born 1837 [see
Frances Mary Buck above item] (p43p661/d333/f328).
1866. Porter studied law at Univ of Michigan; admitted to the bar in MI; got a PhD at Kansas City
Univ; professor of political economy at Kansas City Univ; Superintendent of education at Kansas
City KS; member of Kansas legislature.
1915. Porter died at Lasagne Switzerland (DPS p118; FDS 1844). 1 Child:
1. Bertha8 Sherman (Hovey) was born 1870 in Kansas City KS (SD p269). Her husband
Alfred Lee Hovey born 187x studied at Hillsdale College Hillsdale MI in 1863, and 1866 he
studied law at University of MI in Ann Arbor MI and entered the bar. They finally settled in
KS. <check Algansee Twp Branch Co 1900 Census s8>
2. Bianca8 Sherman (Kingston) born 183x in MI; 1848 married in Marshall MI to Samuel
Kingston born 184x, both of Gerard (sic) (SD p287; Detroit Free Press Mar 27 1848; The
Democratic Expounder Mar 24 1848).
3. Bertha8 Sherman born 1834 in MI, died 1844, buried in Saratoga Cemetery Litchfield Twp
Hillsdale Co (tombstone; SD p269).
4. Euthamasia8 Sherman (female twin) born 1837 in probably North Java NY (SD p805). 1850
lived with parents (census).
5. Udolph C8 Sherman (male twin) born 1837 in probably North Java NY (SD p2457); born in
Sheldon NY (his BRA/MR).
1868. Udolph of Girard Twp Branch Co married in M E Church to Adeline Jones born 1844 in OH
(BRA/MR E-18; Coldwater Republican Dec 2 1879 p4c1).
1870. Census of Girard Twp Branch Co indicated: Udolph age 33, farmer; Adeline age 25; child
Charlie [Charlie Cline born 1864 prior this marriage]; mother Patience Sherman age 64
(p210/d236/f235).
1874. Udolph a farmer lived in Girard Twp (AISx).
1879. Udolph and Adaline mentioned; indicated he was born in Genesee Co NY, and moved as an
infant to Girard Twp Branch Co; has was always a farmer (Coldwater Republican Dec 2 1879
p4c1).
1894. U Sherman a freeholder Girard Twp (Branch Co Atlas).
1900. Census of Coldwater Twp Branch Co indicated: Udolph age 64, born 1835 in NY; Adeline
Sherman age 65, born 1844 in OH (Soundex s5).
1910. Census of Coldwater MI Branch Co indicated: Udolph age 73; Adaline age 46; Charles
Cline age 46 born 1864, son; Lily Mary Cline age 45 born 1865, daughter-in-law (sic) (Soundex
e9/f104).
1915. Udolph died, buried in Evergreen Cemetery Girard Twp Branch Co (tombstones; nb/9.50/59).
1920. Census of Coldwater Branch Co indicated: Adline age 75; Charles Cline born 1864, son; L
Mae Cline age 55 born 1865, daughter-in-law (Soundex e11/p4).
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xxxx. Adaline Sherman died, 1844-blank, buried in Evergreen Cemetery Girard Twp Branch Co
(tombstone).
6. Edith8 Sherman born 1840 in MI (SD p595). Edith Sherman died 1865 age 25, buried in
Evergreen Cemetery, with brother Udolph (tombstone; nb/9.50/59). Edith Sherman died 1865,
parents S & P Sherman (Branch Co Vitals 1840-1871, Girard Twp DR).
7. Valeda or Veleda8 Sherman (Meade) born 1842 in MI (SD p2460). Shown in 1850 census as
Videda (sic). 1858 Veleada (sic) married Jesse H Meade born 184x (HIL/MR).
UNNAMED SHERMAN
1828. Unnamed was born (tombstone).
1901. Unnamed died, buried in Snow Prairie Cemetery Bethel Twp Branch Co (tombstone; nb/9.49).
1918. Julia Sherman, wife and mother, born 1839, died 1918, buried in Snow Prairie Cemetery
(tombstone). 1918 Mrs Sherman died (Bronson Journal Apr 5 1918). 2 Children:
1. Nora Sherman, no dates born 185x, buried in Snow Prairie Cemetery (tombstone).
2. Johnie Sherman, no dates born 185x, buried in Snow Prairie Cemetery (Tombstone).
ZEBEDEE7 SHERMAN
American Lineage: James6, Jacob5, Jacob4, Thomas3, Edmund2, & Philip1.
Preceding English Lineage: Samuel6E, Henry5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.
Contributor: mc/dc = Dick Cronon, 4133 Allegaeny Dr, Troy MI 48098, 248-689-0859: In 1978 he
purchased the rifle that Zebedee brought to Michigan.
1809. Zebedee born in Savoy MA Berkshire Co (Coldwater Republican May 30 1879 p1c3). (Gen Ref:
DPS p316/18; FDS 2452; SD p2632).
1834. Zebedee married in Ellisburg NY Jefferson Co to Almeda F Boomer born 1817 (Coldwater
Republican May 30 1879 p1c3).
1844. Zebedee move to a farm in Quincy Twp Branch Co MI (Coldwater Republican May 30 1879
p1c3; 1984 History of Branch Co, v2 p282).
1860. Census of Quincy Twn/Twp Branch Co indicated: Z age 50, farmer; Ameda age 42; children
Matthew, John, George, Asenath, Wm, Chas, Almeda (p161p1029/d1253/f1267). [census unclear]
1864. Zebedee purchased property in Sec 1 of Quincy Twp and adjacent in Sec 36 of Butler Twp
(BRA/LRx 21-159).
1870. Census of Quincy MI Branch Co indicated: Zebedee age 60, farmer; Almeda age 52 born in NY;
children George, William, Charles, Acenith, Almida; Albert Goodwin age 20 born 1850 in OH, farm
laborer; Lydia Haight age 17 born 1853 in OH, keeping house (p277/d208/f210).
1874. Zebedie (sic) a farmer lived in Quincy Twp (AISx).
1879. Zebedee age 70 mentioned; has 9 living children (Coldwater Republican May 30 1879 p1c3).
1880. Census of Quincy Twp indicated: Zebedee and wife, and child Asenath were living in Quincy
Twp (1984 History of Branch Co MI, v2p282).
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1892. Zebedee died at Quincy MI Branch Co. Zebedie (sic) 1809-1892, buried in Lake View Cemetery
Quincy MI (tombstone; nb/9.66; not in MI/DRx)
1900. Census of Quincy Twp Branch Co indicated: Almeda age 82; born 1817 in NY, parents born in
MA, widow, 9 children 6 alive; Cena age 52, daughter; both boarded with Lyman Tracy
(e18/p115/d162/f163).
1908. Almeda Sherman a widow died at Quincy Twp Branch Co (BRA/DR; MI/DRx 6-181; Quincy
Herald index May 21 1908). Almedia (sic) died, 1817-1908, buried in Lake View Cemetery Quincy MI
(tombstone). 9 Children:
1. Matthew Boomer8 Sherman born 1837 at Ellisburg NY in Jefferson Co (DPS p317; SD p1854;
1984 History of Branch Co MI, v2p282).
1857. Matthew was married at Clarence Twp Calhoun Co to Caroline Flora Haines/Haynes born
1838 in England (1984 History of Branch Co MI, v2p282; The Marshals Statesman Feb 25 1863).
1860. Census of Litchfield Twn/Twp Hillsdale Co indicated: M H (uc) age 23, born 1837 in NY;
Caroline age 22, born 1837 in England; child Geo A (p43p439/d321/f321). [census unclear]
1868. Matthew lived in Clarence Twp Calhoun Co and was a carpenter (daughter Caroline's BR).
1870. Census of Clarence Twp Calhoun Co indicated: Mathew age 35, farmer; Caroline age 32;
children George, Frank, Caroline (p517/d138/f156).
1880. Census of Clarence Twp Calhoun Co indicated: Mathew (sic) age 43; Caroline age 42, born
1838 in England; Children George, Frank, Caroline, Eliza (Soundex s5).
1888. Matthew died at Springport Twn/Twp Jackson Co (DPS p318; 1984 History of Branch Co
MI, v2p282). Mathew (sic) B Sherman died 1888 at Clarence Twp Calhoun Co (CAL/DRx 2-99;
not in MI/DRx; MPHC v14p69 1889). There is a Matt Sherman and Mrs Sherman buried in
Springport Cemetery Springport MI sec 20 Springport Twp Jackson Co (burial cards). Also buried
in same lot is Charles H Camm (sic) a son-in-law who Mrs Sherman lived with in 1900 and 1910.
1900. Census of Springport Twp Jackson Co indicated: Caroline F age 61, born 1838 in England,
mother-in-law enumerated with son-in-law Chas H Carum (sic) family (Soundex s7).
1910. Census of Jackson Co indicated: Caroline age 71, mother-in-law, enumerated with Charles H
Cemne (sic) (Soundex e39/f166). (DPS p318; FDS 1629).
1920. Caroline F Sherman lived Jackson Co with her son-in-law Charles H Camm (Soundex
e43/p11). 4 Children:
1. George Alvin9 Sherman born 1858 in Litchfield MI in Hillsdale Co (SD p962; 1984 History
of Branch Co MI, v2p282).
1885. George a farmer born 1859 in Butler MI Branch Co; married in Albion MI Calhoun Co
to Mary Jane Freer born 1861; witness Fran & Edith Sherman of Clarence Twp Calhoun Co
(CAL/MR 3-3).
1888. George a farmer, and Mary, lived in Clarence Twp Calhoun Co (daughter Ethel's BR).
1900. Census of Brookfield Twp Eaton Co indicated: George A age 42, born 1858 in MI; Mary
J age 38, born 1862 in MI; children Ethel, Cecil (Soundex s4). (DPS p318)
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1910. Census of Eaton Co indicated: Gorge A age 51; Mary J age 49; children Ethal (uc) and
her husband (Soundex e78/f102) <read>
1920. Census of Eaton Rapids MI Eaton Co indicated: George age 61; Mary Sherman age 58
(Soundex e99/p9). 3 Children:
1. Ethel May10 Sherman born 1888 Clarence Twp Calhoun Co (CAL/BR 4-58); SD p792;
FDS 867)
2. Luella10 Sherman born 1897 in Brookfield Twp Calhoun Co, died 1897 (SD p1645; not
in CAL/BR or MI/DRx).
3. Cecil Legolda10 Sherman born 1899 in Brookfield Twp, died 1905 (SD p345; not in
CAL/BR, CAL/DR or MI/DRx).
2. Frank9 Adelbert Sherman born 1862 in Brookfield Twp Eaton Co MI (1984 History of
Branch Co MI, v2p282). Married 1884 in Albion MI Calhoun Co to Edith I Carter born 186x
(SD p864; CAL/MRx).
3. Caroline Almeda9 Sherman (Carum) born 1868 in Clarence Twp Calhoun Co (CAL/BR
1-63; SD p327). Married 1894 to Charles Henry Carum born 186x. (1900 Soundex s7) and
1900 (Soundex 41-39-166). Censuses shown in Springport Twp Jackson Co, her mother
Caroline lived with them. Charles H Camm (sic), Allie S Camm (sic), and Mildred Camm
(sic) are buried in Springport Cemetery Springport MI Jackson Co (burial cards).
4. Eliza9 Sherman born 1871 in MI.
2. Sarah Maria8 Sherman (Kenyon) (Talent) born 1838 at Sandy Creek NY Oswego Co (SD
p2287; 1984 History of Branch Co MI, v2p282). 1855 married 1st George I Kenyon born 1830
(HIL/MR), married 2nd 1907 to Timothy Talent born 183x. 1900 Census of Marshall MI Calhoun
Co indicated Sarah Kenyon age 61, lived with her bother Charles (Soundex s9). 1909 George I
Kenyon died, 1820-1909, buried in Zebedee's lot in Lake View Cemetery: Also tombstone for Sarah
Kenyon without any dates (tombstone).
3. James Henry8 Sherman born 1840 at Sandy Creek NY Oswego Co (DPS p318; SD p1241; 1984
History of Branch Co MI, v2p282).
1844. James moved to Quincy MI (Coldwater Republican Apr 4 1879 p1c3).
xxxx. James married 1st Emma Graham born 1843 (DPS p318).
1870. Census of Algansee Twp Branch Co indicated: James age 30, farmer; Emma age 30, born in
MI; child Sarah (p5/d73/f73; Coldwater Republican Apr 4 1879 p1c3).
1874. James S (sic) Sherman a farmer lived in Algansee Twp (State Census index).
1878. Emma W Sherman died, 1843-1878, buried in Lake View Cemetery Quincy MI (tombstone;
Coldwater Republican Apr 4 1879 p1c3; not in MI/DRx).
1879. James married 2nd Minnie Thatcher born 1851 (HIL/MR E-292; DPS p318).
1880. Census of Algansee Twp Branch Co indicated: J age 40; Minnie age 28, born 1852 in NY;
children Sarah, John (Soundex s20).
1888. J H Sherman elected drain commissioner of Algansee Twp (Coldwater Courier Apr 7 1888
p4c3).
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1894. J H Sherman was a freeholder in Algansee Twp (Branch Co Atlas).
1895. James a farmer and wife Winnie or Minnie (uc) lived in Algansee Twp Branch Co (Starr's
BR).
1900. Census of Algansee Twp Branch Co indicated: James age 60, born 1840 in NY, farmer;
Minnie age 48, born 1851 in NY, 1 child 1 alive. Child Starr J. Leo Boardto age 20 born 1879 in
OH, servant; "unclear" Thacher, age 75 born 1825 in NY, mother-in-law (e1/s8/d189/f198).
1910. Census of Branch Co indicated: James H age 70; Minnie age 50, born 1860 in NY; son Star
(sic) (Soundex e1/f316).
1913. James died (Quincy Herald index Jan 16 1913 p4c1; MI/DRx Branch/Alganse-1). Tombstone
for James H Sherman, dates are unreadable, Lake View Cemetery Quincy MI (tombstone).
1920. Census of Branch Co indicated: Minnie Sherman age 68, niece; enumerated with Herman J
Thacher (Soundex e18/p7). 3 Children:
1. Sarah E9 Sherman (Dove) born 1870 in MI, 1893 Sarah of Algansee Twp married Frank
Dove born 1869 (BRA/MRx E-135; SD p2305; Coldwater Courier Sep 23 1893 p5c2 & p8c3).
2. John J9 Sherman born 1872 in MI (SD p1426).
3. Starr D9 Sherman born 1895 in Algansee Twp Branch Co (BRA/BR C-291; Quincy Herald
index Aug 23 1895 p5c2).
4. John Hagadorn8 Sherman born 1842 at Sandy Creek NY. Married 1866 to Mary Mellon born
184x at Taylor's Falls MN. John reportedly served in the Civil War in the 11th Inf Reg MI Vols
(DPS p318), but not shown in reference MMS. John died 1868 at Taylor's Falls MN.. (Gen Refs:
DPS p318; FDS p1397; SD p1407; &1984 History of Branch Co MI, v2p282). No children.
5. George Eldridge8 Sherman born 1843 at Sandy Creek NY in Oswego Co (SD p946, p1407;
DPS p318; FDS p1397; Coldwater Republican May 30 1879 p1c3; 1984 History of Branch Co MI,
v2p282. (Gen Ref: DPS p317; FDS 888; SD p946).
1865. George E age 21 enlisted in the Civil War at Quincy MI Branch Co in Co I (reorganized) 11th
Inf Regiment MI Volunteers from Quincy MI Branch Co (MSS v11p160; GRC). Mustered out Sep
16 1865 (1879 History of Branch Co MI p70).
1870. Married at Homer MI Calhoun Co to Lydia Frances Haight born 1853 in Amboy OH
Ashtabula County (Coldwater Republican May 30 1879 p1c3; 1984 History of Branch Co MI,
v2p282). Married 1871 (her obit).
1870. Census of Quincy MI Branch Co indicated: George age 26, farmer; Lydia Haight age 17,
keeping house; both lived with his parents (p277/d208/f210).
1872. George a farmer and wife Lydia lived in Quincy Twp/Twn Branch Co (Frederick's BR).
1874. George a farmer lived in Quincy Twp Branch MI (AISx).
188x. No record of that George belonged to the GAR (State Archives/GARx).
1880. Census of Quincy MI Branch Co indicated: George age 36; Lydia age 27, born 1853 in OH;
children Fred, Rosa, Jesse, Bert; Joe Haight age 22 born 1858, born 1858 in MI, brother-in-law
(Soundex s7).
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1890. George E Sherman a Civil War veteran lived in Quincy Twp Branch Co (1890/CSSx
sd1ed18).
1894. G E Sherman was a freeholder in Quincy Twp (Branch Co Atlas).
1894. George of Quincy Twp Branch Co a Civil War veteran (1894/VET).
1894. George E Sherman died at Quincy MI, 1843-1894, buried in Lake View Cemetery Quincy MI
(MI/DRx 1-134; tombstone; SA/GRCx; Quincy Herald index Jan 4 1895 p1c6; Jan 4 1895 p5c2 &
Jan 11 1895 p1c3). George killed by train (unknown newspaper Jan 4 1895 p6, indexed in the
Lenawee Co Historical Museum Adrian MI).
1900. Census of Quincy MI Branch Co indicated: Liddie (sic) age 41; children Burt, Pearl, L Z
(Soundex s5).
1910. Census of Quincy MI Branch Co indicated: Lydia F age 57, born 1853 in OH, boarder
enumerated with Lavern H Ryan (Soundex e21/f14).
1925. Mrs L F Sherman lived in Quincy (son Leonard's obit).
1928. Lydia F Sherman formerly of Quincy MI died at her daughter's, Mrs Fred Wagner near
Allen MI Hillsdale Co; interment in Lakeview Cemetery (Quincy Herald Oct 18 1928 p1c4 & p1c5;
obit Quincy Herald Oct 18 1928 p5c2).).
1929. Lydia F Sherman died, 1853-1929, buried in Lake View Cemetery Quincy MI (tombstone).
7 Children:
1. Frederick George9 Sherman born 1872 in Quincy Twp Branch Co (BRA/BR A-189); SD
p893; 1984 History of Branch Co MI, v2p282).
1894. Fred married at Quincy MI to Lillie Wilber born 1859 (BRA/MRx G-12x); or to Lillie
Wilbur born 1861 (Coldwater Courier Jun 23 1894 p8c1). Fred married Lillie Wilbur (Quincy
Herald index June 22 1894 p1c2 & p8c1). Her obit indicated Lillia Sherman, nee Lillia Wilber
(her obit).
1895. Fred a farmer and wife Nellie (sic) E Sherman lived in Quincy Twp/Twp Branch Co
(Lane's BR).
1899. Fred a laborer and wife Lilla lived in Quincy MI (Harry's BR).
1900. Census of Quincy MI Branch Co indicated: Fred age 27, born 1872 in MI; Lillie
Sherman age 40, born 1859 in MI; children Harry, Frank (Soundex s3).
192x. Fred and Lillie of Quincy MI were parents of Frank C and Harry Lee (SA/WW1x). She
was a Gold Star mother, son Harry died in WW-1 (Quincy Herald July 10 1947 p1c2).
1920. Census of Quincy MI Branch Co indicated: Fred age 47; Lilla age 60; child Frank
(Soundex e24/p12).
1925. Fred lived in Quincy MI (brother Leonard's obit).
1928. Fred lived in Quincy MI (mother's obit).
1947. Lillia Sherman died, 1859-1947, buried in Lakeview Cemetery (tombstone). Lillia died
(obit, Quincy Herald index Jul 10 1947 p1c2).
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1948. Frederick Sherman died, 1872-1948, buried in Lake View Cemetery (tombstone; Quincy
Herald index May 20 1948 p1c4). 3 Children (DPS p317; FDS 810):
1. Lane Sumner10 Sherman born 1895 at Quincy MI (BRA/BR C-312; Quincy Herald
index Jul 12 1895 p1c2). Lane died, 1895-1897, and buried in Lake View Cemetery
(MI/DRx 1-129; tombstone; SD p1530; Coldwater Courier & Republican Sep 17 1897
p3c3; Quincy Herald index Sep 24 1897 p8c1).
2. Harry Lee10 Sherman born 1899 at Quincy MI (SD p1062), born in Butler Twp Branch
Co (BRA/BR D-68; Quincy Herald index Jul 7 1899 p5c3). Harry Lee Sherman died 1918
in service, WW-I veteran, buried in Lake View Cemetery (tombstone; SA/WW1x; FDS
810; mother's obit, Quincy Herald, July 10 1947 p1c2). Possible death (Quincy Herald
index Aug 4 1921 p1c7).
3. Frank C10 Sherman born 1896 in MI. 191x Pvt Frank C Sherman, company A 2nd MI
Inf was a veteran of the Mexican Boarder War (SA/MBWx). 1920 Frank C of Coldwater
MI a WW-1 veteran (SA/WW1x). 1927/35 Frank C Sherman, Republican of Coldwater MI
was a Circuit Court Commissioner for Branch Co (MM v1927p382p667, v1933p411,
v1935p412). 1937 Frank C died, WW-1 veteran, and buried Lake View Cemetery Quincy
MI (tombstone). 1 Child:
1. Elizabeth Lee11 Sherman born 1933 (Quincy Herald index Aug 31 1933 p1c6).
2. Rose "Rosa" May9 Sherman (Wagner) born 1873 in Quincy MI, married 1893 to Fred
Wagner (SD p2173; Republican May 26 1893 & Jun 2 1893; Courier Jun 3 1893 p8; 1984
History of Branch Co MI, v2p282). 1925 Mrs Rose Wagner lived in Quincy MI (brother
Leonard's obit). 1928 Mrs Rose M Wagner lived in Allen MI Hillsdale Co (mother's obit).
3. Jesse Dean9 Sherman born 1877 at Quincy MI (BRA/BR B-131; SD p1317; 1984 History
of Branch Co MI, v2p282).
1897. Jesse a farmer, married at Coldwater MI Branch Co to Bertha P Knecht born 1879
(BRA/MR G-176; Coldwater Courier & Republican Oct 1 1897 p1c4; Quincy Herald index Oct
8 1897 p1c2). Also shown as Bertha Kneft (DPS p317).
1900. Census of Algansee Twp Branch Co indicated: Jesse age 23, son-in-law, farm laborer;
Bertha age 20, born 1879 in MI, daughter, no children; enumerated with Samuel Knecht [her
father] (e1/s8/dxxx/f189).
1910. Census of Branch Co indicated: Jesse D age 33; Burtha (sic) age 30; children Rilla B,
Clifford K (Soundex e1/f330).
192x. J D Sherman of Canada and Bertha Sherman of Detroit Wayne Co, parents of Clifford K
Sherman (SA/WW1x).
1925. Jesse lived in Oregon (brother Leonard's obit).
1928. Jesse D Sherman lived in San Francisco CA (mother's obit).
1958. Jesse D Sherman died, 1877-1958, buried in Lester Cemetery Algansee Twp Cemetery in
Branch Co: Also buried there is Bertha P, no dates (tombstones). (FDS 1285) 4 Children:
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1. Aurilla Bell10 Sherman born 1900 at Quincy MI (SD p225). Rilla Sherman born 1900
in Algansee Twp Branch Co (BRA/BR D-75). 1920 Census of Dearborn MI Wayne Co
indicated: Rilla age 20, waitress, enumerated with Charles J Cahill (Soundex e798/p25).
2. Clifford K10 Sherman 1902 at Quincy MI (SD p454). 1920 Census of Detroit MI
Wayne Co indicated: Clifford age 21, roomer; enumerated with Ross Moore (Soundex
e193/p2). Probably: married 1920 (SMI/MRx 9-79; BRA/MRx H-124), 192x Clifford K of
Detroit MI Wayne Co a WW-1 veteran, Wayne Co file (SA/WW1x). Clifford K died,
1902-blank, buried in Lester Cemetery Algansee Twp Cemetery in Branch Co; also buried
there is probably his wife, Neva O Sherman, 1897-1971 (tombstone). [see Clifford born
1899 Wayne Co]
3. Helen10 Sherman [possible daughter] born 1912 in MI, parents born in MI; 1920
Census of Coldwater MI Branch Co indicated Helen age 8, granddaughter enumerated with
Sara Knecht born 1854 in OH, her father born in OH and mother in PA, widow
(e10/p57/s14/d572/f587).
4. Thelma10 Sherman born 1921 [possible daughter], has tombstone in Jesse's cemetery
lot without a death date (tombstone).
4. Burt9 Daniel Sherman born 1879 in Quincy MI, also spelled "Bert" (1984 History of
Branch Co MI, v2p282). Bert Sherman born 1879 in Quincy MI, father George Sherman a
farmer born in OH, mother Rebecca Sherman born 185x in PA (BRA/BR B-194).
1899. Bert married in Quincy MI to Della Keyser born 1881 (BRA/MRx G-234;SD p297).
Bert P (sic) Sherman married Della Kyper (sic) (Quincy Herald Nov 8 1900 p1c1).
1901. Bert & wife lived in Muskegon MI Muskegon Co (Glady's BR).
1910. Census of Battle Creek Calhoun Co indicated Burt D age 29; Adell Sherman age 29, born
1881 in OH, child Gladys (Soundex e35/f211).
1920. Census of Branch Co indicated: Bert D age 42; Adella age 42; child Gladys (Soundex
e16/p10).
1925. Bert lived in Coldwater MI (brother Leonard's obit).
1925. Sep 13th, Amy Dell Sherman died in Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co, 49y1m16d, divorced,
born 1876 in OH, parents Andrew Kyser and Sarah McDaniels born in OH (CAL/DR 6-593).
1928. Bert D lived in Coldwater MI (mother's obit).
1936. Bert D Sherman (sic) died at Coldwater MI, xxxx-1936, age 57, married, informant Mrs
Amanda Sherman, buried Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater MI (tombstone). 2 Children:
1. Gladys A10 Sherman born Mar 30 1901 in Coldwater MI Branch co (CAL/BR 5-271).
Born 1901 in Quincy MI (SD p993; Quincy Herald index May 16 1901 index p8c1). 1920
Census of Coldwater MI Branch Co indicated: Gladys, grand-daughter; enumerated with
Andrew Kyser (Soundex e11/p3).
2. Infant10 Sherman premature birth Sep 1 1903 in Connives Twp Calhoun Co (CAL/DR
3-134).
5. Leonard Boomer9 Sherman born 1883 in Quincy MI (BRA/BR B314; SD p1560; 1984
History of Branch Co MI, v2p282).
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1900. Census of Quincy Twp Branch Co indicated: Leonard age 17, born 1882 in MI, servant
enumerated with Byron Sullen (Soundex s5).
1905. Married in Cassopolis MI to Ada Cradle born 1889 (CAS/MR D-254). Leonard married
Ada Crandall, they will settle in South Bend (Courier Apr 28 1905 p1c4, taken from the Quincy
Herald; Quincy Herald index Apr 27 1905 p8c1).
1907. Leonard a baker lived in Marcellus MI (Veda's BR).
1910. Census of Kalamazoo MI Kalamazoo Co indicated: Leonard B age 26; Ada Sherman age
21, born 1889 in IA; child Cam (sic) (Soundex e129/f63).
1925. Leonard Sherman died at Red Deer Hospital Leedale Alberta Canada; wife Ada & six
children survive (Quincy Herald Jan 8 1925 p1c5).
1950. Ada Sherman died at her home in Calgary Alberta Canada; she and husband operated
the Sherman Bakery in Marcellus MI Cass Co years ago; survived by 1 son and 4 daughters all
residing in Canada (obit, Grand Rapids Press Nov 1950). (FDS 1559) 6 Children:
1. Veda/Verda Josephine10 Sherman born 1907 in Marcellus MI Cass Co (CAS/BR C249); Veda J Sherman died Jun 1 1908 (CAS/DR B-69; MI/DRx 8-224; SD p2463;
Marcellus Twp DR).
2. Carna Leah/Lee10 Sherman born 1908 in Schoolcraft MI Kalamazoo Co (KAL/BRx
6-60; SD p314). Also called Cama L Sherman (1910 Soundex).
3-6. Unknown.
6. Edith Pearl9 Sherman (Carter) born 1887 at Quincy MI Branch Co; married 1908 to Bert
Carter born 188x (SD p594; Coldwater Courier Jan 20 1908 p4c5; 1984 History of Branch Co
MI, v2p282). 1925 Mrs Pearl Carter lived in Washington DC (brother Leonard's obit). 1928
Mrs Pearl E Carter lived in Washington DC (mother's obit).
7. LeRoy Zebedee9 Sherman born 1889 at Quincy MI Branch Co (SD p1563; 1984 History of
Branch Co MI, v2p282). Roy Sherman born 1889 in Quincy MI (BRA/BR C-157). 1925 L Z
Sherman lived in Lansing MI (brother Leonard's obit). 1928 L Z Sherman lived in Quincy MI
(mother's obit).
6. Asenath Elizabeth8 Sherman born 1847 at Quincy MI (SD p218; 1984 History of Branch Co
MI, v2p282).
1870. Census of Quincy MI Branch Co indicated: Acenith age 23, born in MI; enumerated with her
parents (p277/d208/f210).
1900. Census of Quincy Twp Branch Co indicated: Almeda age 82, mother; Cena Sherman age 52,
born 1848 in MI; both boarded with Lyman Tracy (e18/p225/d162/f163).
1936. Mrs Sena Sherman age 90 of Quincy MI cast her first ballot (Hillsdale Standard Nov 5 1936).
1939. Sena (sic) Sherman died, 1847-1939, buried in Zebedee's lot in Lake View Cemetery
(tombstone; SD p218; Quincy Herald index Jan 26 1939 p1c7).
7. William Nelson8 Sherman born 1850 at Quincy MI Branch Co. 1870 Census of Quincy MI
Branch Co indicated William age 19, farm laborer; enumerated with his parents (p277/d208/f210).
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Married Olive Clary born 185x. 1910 he lived in Forsbee Alberta Canada. (Gen Refs: DPS p318;
FDS 2410; SD p2590; & 1984 History of Branch Co MI, v2p282). 7 Children:
1. Paul J9 Sherman born 187x (SD p2011).
2. Olive Victoria9 Sherman born 187x (SD p1974).
3. Pearl Almeda9 Sherman born 187x (SD p2015).
4. Nellie9 Sherman born 187x (SD p1951).
5. Rose9 Sherman born 187x (SD p2172).
6. John William9 Sherman born 188x (SD p1429).
7. Frank9 Sherman born 188x (SD p866).
8. Charles Ithamer8 Sherman born 1853 in Quincy MI (SD p393; 1984 History of Branch Co MI,
v2p282). (Gen Ref: DPS p316/17; FDS 411).
1870. Census of Quincy MI Branch Co indicated: Charles age 17, at home; enumerated with his
parents (p277/d208/f210).
1874. Charles a farm laborer lived in Quincy Twp Branch Co (State Census index).
1890. Charles a farmer of Quincy MI married in Litchfield MI Hillsdale Co to Jennie S Carroll
born 1864 in MI (BRA/MR G-43; Coldwater Republican Mar 4 1890; Coldwater Courier Mar 1
1890 p1c2). Also shown as Jane Carroll.
1900. Census of Marshall MI Calhoun Co indicated: Charles J (sic) age 47; Jennie Sherman age 38,
born 1862 in NY; children Lee, Genevieve; James Carroll age 31, born 1869 in NY, brother;
Sarah Kenyon age 61, born 1838 in NY, sister (Soundex s9).
1920. Census of Marshall MI Calhoun Co indicated: Charles I age 67; Jane S Sherman age 57
(Soundex e78/p7).
1929. Charles I Sherman died at home in Marshall MI, 1853-1929, age 76y9m28d, buried in Oak
Ridge Cemetery Marshall MI Calhoun Co (Kelser Funeral Home Marshall MI; tombstone; Quincy
Herald Jan 3 1930 p5c1). 3 Children:
1. Lee Carroll9 Sherman born 1891 at Quincy MI (BRA/BR C-212; SD p1548; Quincy Herald
index Sep 4 1891 p3c4).
1920. Census of Marshall MI Calhoun Co indicated: Lee C age 28; Cecil L Sherman age 27
born 1893 in MI; child David (Soundex e77/p1).
1950. Lee C Sherman of Marshall MI, delegate to the 1952 Republican National Convention
from Michigan (<politicalgraveyard.com>). 1 Child:
1. David E10 Sherman born 1918 in MI.
2. Rachel Genevieve9 Sherman born 1893 in MI (SD p2082; Quincy Herald index Nov 3 1893
p1c2).
3. Possible: James9 Sherman born 1898 in MI. 1920 Census of Lansing MI Ingham Co
indicated: James age 22, nephew; enumerated with George F Kenyon (Soundex e645/8). See
Zebedee's 2nd child above.
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9. Almeda8 Sherman (Miller) (Weaver) born 1858 in Quincy MI (SD p109; 1984 History of
Branch Co MI v2p282). 1876 Almeda of Butler Twp Branch Co married Samuel Miller born 1853
Early Marriage, Branch County, Book II). 1878 married Harrison Weaver born 185x. Almedia
(sic) died 1909 at Maple City MI Cleveland Twp Leelanau Co (LEE/DR p86).
Note: Tombstone in Zebedee's cemetery lot with only "baby", no name or dates.
UNCOLLATED (Sherman Given Names):
NAME & EVENT
A D Sherman and family moved over W Musselwhite's store
Alben Sherman born 1858, died 1886, buried in Card Cemetery Bethel
Twp Branch Co
Alexander Sherman born 1809 of Ovid Twp married Sep 4 1856 to
Matilda Jones born 1818 of Kinderhook Twp
Charley Sherman visited his parents in the city, and returned to his home
in Brooklyn NY
Clara Shuman born 1869 in OH of Jackson OH, married Jul 5 1885 to
Levi Holden born 1860 in OH of Jackson OH
D F Sherman Mrs died 1903 at home in Milwaukee WI; 10 years ago she
was a popular contralto signer in Branch Co; husband was a tailor and they
moved to WI
Defra Ann Sherman died 1988 age 88y [b1900]
Dorothy Florence Sherman, died 1981 age 75y [born 1906]
Dorothy Sherman, 1907-1951
Edith F Schieman (sic) 1891-1974
Eleanor Sherman birth
Elizabeth Sherman age 18 born 1832 of Gilead Twp Branch Co, married
Jun 23 1850 to Davis Samuel age 30 born 1820 of Gilead
Emily Sherman 1871-1898
F L Sherman a carriage & wagon maker, Hanchett St, Coldwater MI
Florence Mabel Sherman born Apr 27 1880 in Coldwater MI, father
Harvey G Sherman a cigar maker born in NY, mother Mary J Sherman
born in Bloomfield NY
Frank G Sherman. Josephine N Sherman granted divorce from Frank G
Sherman on ground of desertion
REFERENCE
Coldwater Courier &
Republican Mar 2 1900
p3c1
tombstone
BRA/MR C-252
Coldwater Republican
May 28 1880 p3c5
BRA/MR F-83
Coldwater Courier &
Republican Jun 12 1903
p3c4
Sherwood Cemetery
Branch Co tombstone,
DAR
Knauss Cemetery Branch
Co tombstone, DAR
Knauss Cemetery Branch
Co tombstone, DAR
Oak Grove Cemetery
Coldwater MI
BRA/BRx 1-71 or 1-74
BR/MR C-19
MI/DRx 10-630; Oak
Grove Cemetery
Coldwater MI
1870/71 MI Business
Directory p185
BRA/BR B-211
Coldwater Courier &
Republican Jun 10 1902
p1c2
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Frank Sherman a carpenter lived 1874 in Union Twp Branch Co
General Sherman. A well known character of our place is dead. Mr
Sherman who had capacity to have made of himself a useful citizen, but a
love for strong drink bound him for years to a life of vagabondage, and he
dies unmourned, a terrible example of the debasing power of liquor
Glenn B Sherman 1880-1881 (2m27d) sec F
Harvey G Sherman. Florence Mabel Sherman born Apr 27 1880 in
Coldwater MI, father Harvey G Sherman a cigar maker born in NY,
mother Mary J Sherman born in Bloomfield NY
infant Sherman stillborn Aug 29 1946, John Sherman informant
J H Shearman, formerly of Canandaigua House, Canadaiqua NY, now
has charge of the bar at the Southern Michigan [a hotel?]
J H Sherman of this city, has received a letter patent on a grain door for
freight cars. It is said by those who know, to be a great improvement. A
model is now on exhibit at the Southern Michigan [hotel]
J R Sherman Rev of Butler Twp was given an appointment by the ME
Church
J Sherman a freeholder in Burr Oak Twp (? StJoseph Co), PO Bronson
MI
J Sherman Rev of Ovid MI Clinton Co, Methodist Episcopal
John Sherman, a Civil War veteran, company A 22nd MI Inf, buried in
Branch Co
Josephine N Sherman granted divorce from Frank G Sherman on ground
of desertion
Libbie Sherman Mrs of Bronson and Willis A Grattan of Coldwater were
issued a marriage license
Libbie Sherman. Marriage license for Morton Smith born 1861 and
Libbie Sherman born 1866, both of Bronson MI Branch Co
Lula Z Shuman born 1864 in IN of Quincy MI, married Oct 29 1884 to L
Curtis Pausburg born 1850 in OH of Quincy
Lyman Sherman. of Wayne Co NY purchased property Oct 31 1835 in
sections 18 & 35 in Coldwater Twp, and sec 31 Girard Twp, both in
Branch Co
Margaret Sherman 1899-1949 buried (block 1 addn 2 row 11)
Margaret Sherman 1899-1949 died <read>
Mary Ann Sherman 1855-1937 sec C
Mary J Sherman. Florence Mabel Sherman born Apr 27 1880 in
AISx
The Coldwater
Republican Mar 25 1881
p3c5, under Union City
items
Bronson Cemetery
Bronson MI
BRA/BR B-211
Oak Grove Cemetery
Coldwater MI
Coldwater Republican
Nov 10 1882 p3c2
Coldwater Republic Feb
20 1883 p3c1, in the
Kinderhook Township
section
Coldwater Semi-Weekly
Sentinel Sep 24 1886 p3c2
1894 Branch Co Atlas
1881 MI Gaz p908
SA/GRCx
Coldwater Courier &
Republican Jun 10 1902
p1c2
Coldwater Courier Sep 28
1895 p4c4
Coldwater Courier Jan 28
1888 p5c2; Bronson
Independent index Jan 27
1888 p1c3
BRA/MR F-67
Original Land Purchases
Branch Co MI
Lake View Cemetery
Quincy MI
(Quincy Herald index Jun
2 1947 p1c5
Bronson Cemetery
Bronson MI
BRA/BR B-211
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Coldwater MI, father Harvey G Sherman a cigar maker born in NY,
mother Mary J Sherman born in Bloomfield NY
Mary Sherman born 1725 in MA, married 1748 to John Cooper born
172x of MA, came to Branch Co MI <read>
Mary Sherman born 1725, parents Nathaniel Sherman born 1696 and
Mary Livermore born 1702
Mary Sherman Miss. Married in Union City Nov 27 at the brides parents
was Miss Mary Sherman and Wilson Burrows
Matilda Sherman. 1870 Census of Village of Homer MI Calhoun Co
indicated Matilda Sherman age 54 born 1816 in CT, house keeper;
enumerated with Lucy Hill age 50 born 1820, hotel keeper
Maude S Sherman of Batavia Twp Branch Co, obtained license to marry
Edward Rothgranger of StLouis MO
Mildred Calkins Sherman 1895-1927 sec A
Nathaniel Sherman. Mary Sherman born 1725, parents Nathaniel
Sherman born 1696 and Mary Livermore born 1702
Sally Sherman (uc) died/buried Oct 22 1866 age 34y10m13d born 1831
Samuel Sherman age 51y born 1843 died 1894 in the Village of Bronson;
he had been advance agent for the Sells Bros Circus; old Civil War soldier
and member of the Hackett GAR Post #185 in Bronson MI, established
1883, disbanded 1934
Samuel Sherman, no record of his burial
Samuel Sherman, not shown as a Civil War veteran in Branch Co in 1890
Titus Sherman died
William A or H Sherman a Civil War veteran, buried in Branch Co
Zilpha Sherman died Sep 14 1872 in Branch Co
Branch Co History p614
NES p122; SD 1936
Coldwater Courier Nov 25
1890 p1c6
p625/d138/f156
Coldwater Republican
Apr 3 1908 p1c3
Bronson Cemetery
Bronson MI
NES p122; SD 1936
Card Cemetery Bethal
Twp record; not in
MI/DRx
Coldwater Courier Mar 17
1894 p5c3; MI/DRx 1125; SA/GARx
SA/GRCx
1890/CSS
Bronson Herald index Jun
1 1911 p4c5; not in
MI/DRx
SA/GRCx
MI/DRx Ledger ? p242
UNCOLLATED (Allied Surnames):
NAME & EVENT
Burrows. Wilson. Married in Union City Nov 27 at the brides parents was
Miss Mary Sherman and Wilson Burrows
Copper, John. Mary Sherman born 1725 in MA, married 1748 to John
Cooper born 172x of MA, came to Branch Co MI <read>
Grattan, Willis A. Libbie Sherman Mrs of Bronson and Willis A Grattan
of Coldwater were issued a marriage license
Hill. Lucy. 1870 Census of Village of Homer MI Calhoun Co indicated
Matilda Sherman age 54 born 1816 in CT, house keeper; enumerated with
Lucy Hill age 50 born 1820, hotel keeper
Holden, Levi. Clara Shuman born 1869 in OH of Jackson OH, married Jul
REFERENCE
Coldwater Courier Nov 25
1890 p1c6
Branch Co History p614
Coldwater Courier Sep 28
1895 p4c4
p625/d138/f156
BRA/MR F-83
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5 1885 to Levi Holden born 1860 in OH of Jackson OH
Jone, Matilda. Alexander Sherman born 1809 of Ovid Twp married Sep 4
1856 to Matilda Jones born 1818 of Kinderhook Twp
Livermore, Mary. Mary Sherman born 1725, parents Nathaniel Sherman
born 1696 and Mary Livermore born 1702
Pausburg, Curtis. Lula Z Shuman born 1864 in IN of Quincy MI, married
Oct 29 1884 to L Curtis Pausburg born 1850 in OH of Quincy
Rothgranger, Edward. Maude S Sherman of Batavia Twp Branch Co,
obtained license to marry Edward Rothgranger of StLouis MO
Samuel, Davis. Elizabeth Sherman age 18 born 1832 of Gilead Twp
Branch Co, married Jun 23 1850 to Davis Samuel age 30 born 1820 of
Gilead
Smith, Morton. Marriage license for Morton Smith born 1861 and Libbie
Sherman born 1866, both of Bronson MI Branch Co
BRA/MR C-252
NES p122; SD 1936
BRA/MR F-67
Coldwater Republican
Apr 3 1908 p1c3
BR/MR C-19
Coldwater Courier Jan 28
1888 p5c2; Bronson
Independent index Jan 27
1888 p1c3