SHERMAN PIONEERS IN MICHIGAN: ALPENA COUNTY (April 1 2001) 1

©2001 by Alonzo J Sherman, 308 W Dwight, Oscoda MI 48750, 989-739-3650, <>.

DOUGLAS SHERMAN

xxxx. Douglas born. (Gen Ref: Not in DWS).

1952. Douglas, Jean C Sherman wife, both teachers at Alpena High School, resided 105 Pine Rd Box 169 (Alpena Directory).

FREDERICK SHERMAN

xxxx. Frederick born.

1908. Frederick, laborer, resided W Washington Ave (Alpena Directory).

FREDERICK SHERMAN

xxxx. Frederick born.

1908. Frederick, roller, resided 115 N 7th (Alpena Directory).

GEORGE SHERMAN

xxxx. George born.

1949. George, mechanic at Eckert Chevrolet (Alpena Directory).

GEORGE SHERMAN

xxxx. George born.

1949. George, Gertrude M Sherman wife, photographer, resided 114 E Chisholm (Alpena Directory).

GERALD NEILE11 SHERMAN

American Lineage: Neile Sylvestor10, Glen Howard9, Francis W8, Howland7, Elihu6, Elihu5, Jabez4, Philip3, John2, & Philip1.

Preceding English Lineage: Samuel6E, Henry5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.

1945. Gerald Neile Sherman born in Seneca Co OH, called "Jerry". (Gen Refs: DPS p485; REHS p33).

1963. Gerald married 1st to Mary Estelle Warnement born 195x: divorced 1966, Mary was then married to Jerry Bell and lived near Columbus OH.

1980. Gerald married 2nd to Cheryl Lee Billgren born 195x.

1993. Gerry and Cheryl since 1980 have operated the "Sherman Orchards" near Hubbard Lake MI Alpena Co: They have dwarf apple and pear trees. Gerry is a volunteer lay pastor and Cherly is a Sunday School superintendent, both for the Salvation Army Church. Cheryl is listed in the 1991 Who's Who in American Women, and in 1993 is a director of the Alpena Soil and Water Conservation District. 3 Children:

1. Eric Neile12 Sherman born 1964 of 1st marriage in Toledo OH, and in 1989 lived in Maumee OH.

2. Adam Neile12 Sherman born 1982 of 2nd marriage in Alpena Co.

3. Jesse Clair12 Sherman born 1984 of 2nd marriage in Alpena Co.

HARRY J SHERMAN

1898. Harry born in NY (Soundex).

1920. Census of Detroit Wayne Co indicated: Harry age 22; Vera age 22 born 1898 in MI; child Alberta; Georgia Gagner born 1875 in MI, lodger (Soundex e647/p12).

1972/78. Harry J Sherman, 1898-1978, and Vera A Sherman, 1898-1972, both buried in St Catherine's Cemetery Sanborn Twp Alpena Co (Stone Inscriptions in Alpena Co Cemeteries, 1979).

LOIS M11 SHERMAN

American Lineage: George10, George Edwin9, Harvey8, Stephen7, Bachelor6, Henry5, Jabez4, Philip3, John2, & Philip1. [Lineage George10 through Stephen6 not confirmed (DPS p494/97; SD p969,975)].

Preceding English Lineage: Samuel6E, Henry5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.

  • Contributor: mc/lms = Miss Lois M Sherman, 2748 Beebe Blvd, Ossineke MI 49766. This branch of the Sherman family holds family reunions, for information contact Lois.

xxxx. Lois born, probably Providence RI (SD p1597).

1995. Miss Lois M Sherman lives in Ossineke MI Alpena Co (mc/lms).

NELSON SHERMAN

1852. Nelson born in ME or MA (uc) (1870 Census). (Gen Refs: not in LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).

1870. Census of Alpena MI in Alpena Co indicated: Nelson age 18, worked in a shingle factory, lived in a boarding house (p36p450/d233/f229).

  • [could be the Nelson Horatio Sherman born 1850 in Calais ME (DWS p286)]

NORRIS L SHERMAN

xxxx. Norris born. (Gen Refs: not in SD, DWS, LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).

1946. Norris, Christine Sherman wife, clerk at Alpena Hotel, resided 517 W Chisholm (Alpena Directory).

1949. Norris, Christine H Sherman wife, householder 514 W Washington (Alpena Directory).

1949. Mrs Christine H Sherman, clerk at Alpena Hotel, householder 514 W Chisholm (sic) (Alpena Directory).

1952. Norris, Christine H wife, householder 514 W Washington (sic) (Alpena Directory).

1952. Mrs Christine H Sherman, bookkeeper at Alpena Hotel, resided 514 W Washington (Alpena Directory).

WALTER SHERMAN

xxxx. Walter born.

1930. Walter, trimmer at Alpena Packing Co, resided 922 Sable (Alpena Directory).

WILLIAM SHERMAN

1836/44. William born in ME (1860/70 Censuses). Possible: This could be William F Sherman born 1835 in ME (SD p2567), son of John H Sherman born 1811 whos ancestry is unknown (SD 1375), 1850 both lived in Bucksport ME Hancock Co (SD p2567).

1857. William elected as Path Master (1876 History of Alpena Co p6/7).

1858. William was Path Master for Freemont Twp Alpena Co MI (MPHC v6p173 or v26p173). [Fremont Twn/Twp became part of Alpena City] .

1860. Census of Fremont MI Alpena Co indicated: William age 24, fisherman (p9/d95/f48: nb/7.57). [Fremont MI became Alpena MI].

WILLIAM SHERMAN

1855. William born in Prussia (1870 Census).

1870. Census of Alpena MI Alpena Co indicated: William age 15, worked in a saw mill, lived in a boarding house (p59/p462/d371/f361).

UNCOLLATED (Sherman Given Names):

NAME & EVENT / REFERENCE
B W Sherman shown in a 1868/1900 list of persons from Hubbard Lake MI Alpena Co who worked in the lumber business or in road building. / History of Hubbard Lake, by Virginia Seiget et al, 1982
Clayton Sherman. William L or T Sherman born 1891, died 1892 at Alpena, parents Clayton Sherman and Kate Sherman of Alpena. / ALP/DR 1892-211; MI/DRx 1-27
Elizabeth Schuman born 1874 in MI, a milliner, married in Alpena MI to Roderick Morris born 1861 in Scotland, a tailor; both resided in Detroit and 1st marriage for both; his parents James & Elizabeth Schuman. / ALP/MR B-117
George Sherman boarded at the Sherman House Hotel 1889-1892. / <ancestry.com> Alpena MI Directories 1887-1892
Isaac Schuman born 1861 in Prussia, a tailor, married 1887 in Alpena MI to Sarah Mendelsohm born 1870 in Germany; both resided in Alpena; his 2nd and her 1st marriage. / ALP/MR B-4)
James Schuman. Elizabeth Schuman born 1874 in MI, a milliner, married in Alpena MI to Roderick Morris born 1861 in Scotland, a tailor; both resided in Detroit and 1st marriage for both; his parents James & Elizabeth Schuman. / ALP/MR B-117)
John Sherman age 77, born 1823, died. / Alpena Argus Oct 24 1900
Kate Sherman. William L or T Sherman born 1891, died 1892 at Alpena, parents Clayton Sherman and Kate Sherman of Alpena. / ALP/DR 1892-211; MI/DRx 1-27
Kittie Sherman (Mrs) resided 202 Minor St. / 1901/02 Alpena Directory
Margaret V Sherman born 1911, lived 6 days, parents Robert D Sherman and Effie Watson. / ALP/DR B-156; no MI/DRx
Robert D Sherman. Margaret V Sherman born 1911, lived 6 days, parents Robert D Sherman and Effie Watson. / ALP/DR B-156; no MI/DRx
William L or T Sherman born 1891, died 1892 at Alpena, parents Clayton Sherman and Kate Sherman of Alpena. / ALP/DR 1892-211; MI/DRx 1-27

UNCOLLATED (Allied Surnames):

NAME & EVENT / REFERENCE
Mendelsohm, Sarah. Isaac Schuman born 1861 in Prussia, a tailor, married 1887 in Alpena MI to Sarah Mendelsohm born 1870 in Germany; both resided in Alpena; his 2nd and her 1st marriage. / ALP/MR B-4
Morris, Roderick. Elizabeth Schuman born 1874 in MI, a milliner, married in Alpena MI to Roderick Morris born 1861 in Scotland, a tailor; both resided in Detroit and 1st marriage for both; his parents James & Elizabeth Schuman. / ALP/MR B-117
Watson, Effie. Margaret V Sherman born 1911, lived 6 days, parents Robert D Sherman and Effie Watson. / ALP/DR B-156; no MI/DRx