Sherman Pioneers in Michigan: Calhoun County 30

SHERMAN PIONEERS IN MICHIGAN: CALHOUN COUNTY 30

A SHERMAN

1825. A (female) born in PA (1850 Census).

1850. Census of Marshall MI Calhoun Co indicated: A Sherman age 25, occupation not given; enumerated with A Fusser born 1807 (uc) family (p142p283/d294/f309).

1854. Census of Marshall Vil Calhoun Co indicated: A Sherman (LDS/AISx).

ADELBERT C SHERMAN

1867. Adelbert C born in MI, father born in VT and mother in MI.

1920. Census of Charlotte MI Calhoun Co indicated: Adelbert C age 53, foreman in freight depot; Mae L Sherman age 49 born 1871 in MI, father born in OH and mother in MI wife (e93/s9/d342/f347).

ADELBERT D SHERMAN

1867. Adelbert born in MI, parents born in NY (1900 Census).

1900. Census of Marshall MI Calhoun Co indicated: Adelbert D (uc) age 33, laborer, single, son; lived with Maryete (uc) Owens [aka Maryete Sherman] age 53, born 1847 in NY, parents born in England, widow, 4 children 4 alive; Alvin Owens age 33, born 1875 in MI, father born in PA and mother in NY, son (e54/p240/d187/f191).

ALICE SHERMAN

1878. Alice born in MI.

1920. Census of Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co indicated: Alice age 42, daughter; enumerated with Theodore Davis (Soundex e53/p5).

BENJAMIN S SHERMAN

1849. Benjamin S born in NY (1880 Soundex).

1879. Benjamin S a laborer lived in Tekonsha MI Calhoun Co (Emma's BR).

1880. Census of Tekonsha Twp Calhoun Co indicated: Benjamin age 31; Sophia Sherman age 21, born 1859 in Canada; child Emma (Soundex s25). 1 Child:

1. Emma Daisey Sherman born 1879 in Acada Wayne Co NY (CAL/BR 2-307).

BERT SHERMAN

1868. Bert born in MI (1900 Soundex).

1900. Census of Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co indicated: Bert age 31; Grace Sherman age 22, born 1877 in MI, wife (Soundex s8).

BERNICE SHERMAN

xxxx. Bernice born.

1925/25. Bernice of Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co listed as a music teacher (MI Gazetteer).

CHARLES SHERMAN

1834. Charles born in NY (1900 Soundex).

1900. Census of Athens Twp Calhoun Co indicated: Charles age 65; Laura A Sherman age 58, born 1841 in MI (Soundex s13).

CHAS SHERMAN

1861. Chas born in NY (1900 Soundex).

1900. Census of Lee Twp Calhoun Co indicated: Chas age 38; Frances Sherman age 36, born 1863 in MI; child Alice (Soundex s9). 1 Child:

1. Alice Sherman born 1884 in MI.

CLARENCE F SHERMAN

1898. Clarence F born in IL.

xxxx. Clarence F a farmer married Mary M Crandell (Zelma's BR).

1920. Census of Calhoun Co indicated: Clarence F age 22; Mary M Sherman age 22 born 1898 in IL; child Zelma (Soundex e67/p2). 2 Children:

1. Zelma Sherman born May 27 1919 in Clarendon Twp Calhoun Co MI (CAL/BR 9-215).

2. Donna E Sherman born Aug 24 1920 in Clarendon Twp Calhoun Co MI (CAL/BR 9-217).

DAVID M SHERMAN

Contributor: mc/cd = Claudia Day, 1273 Suncrest Dr NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525-4555, <>.

1842. David M born in MI (1900 Soundex), or NY (son Edwins BR; mc/cd). (Gen Refs: not in SD, LDS/AF & LDS/IGI).

1879. David a farmer and wife Electa A, both born in NY, lived in Lebanon Twp Clinton Co (Edwin's BR).

1880. Census of Lebanon Twp Clinton Co indicated: David M age 38; Elect Sherman age 32; children Grace, Edwin (Soundex s13).

1900. Census of Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co indicated: David M age 56; A Electa Sherman age 51, born 1848 in NY; child G Grace (Soundex s16).

1910. Census of Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co indicated: David M age 66; Electa A Sherman age 61 born 1848 (Soundex e35/f98).

1920 Census of Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co indicated: David M age 67; Electa A age 71 (Soundex e42/p8).

1925/26. David M of Battle Creek MI listed as a mason contractor (MI Gazetteer). 2 Children:

1. G Grace Sherman born 1874 in MI (1880 Census).

2. Edwin C Sherman born 1879 in Lebanon Twp Clinton Co (CLI/BR 1-215).

1900. Census of Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co indicated: Edwin C age 22, born 1878 in MI; M Eva Sherman age 19, born 1881 in MI (Soundex s19). Nee Eva Thompson (mc/cd).

1901. Edwin a tinner, lived in Battle Creek MI (son Milford's BR).

1903. Edwin a tinner, lived in Battle Creek MI (son Donald's BR).

1910. Census of Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co indicated: Edwin C age 31; Eva M Sherman age 27, born 1883 in MI; children Milfred (sic), Donald (Soundex e35/f216).

1920. Census of Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co indicated: Edwin C age 40; Eva May Sherman age 35; children Wilford, Donald; Emma Thompson born 1864 in MI, mother-in-law (Soundex e42/p9). 3 Children:

1. Milford E Sherman born Mar 7 1901 in Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co (CAL/BR 5-269). Wife Clara Sherman 2nd marriage (mc/cd). Clara Sherman lived in West Palm Beach FL

1. Patrice Sherman (LeTerve), born 192x, married and lived on Long Island NY (mc/cd).

2. Donald Perry Sherman born June 24 1903 in Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co (CAL/BR 6-41; mc/cd). Donald died 1946 in Houghton Co MI (mc/cd). Wife Janet Sherman lived in Boulder City NV in 2000 (mc/cd).

1. Marilyn A Sherman (Nester) born 192x (mc/cd).

2. Donna Jean Sherman (Hogue) born 192x (mc/cd).

3. Clara Sherman born 190x in Battle Creek MI (mc/cd).

E SHERMAN

1833. E Sherman (female) born in NY (1850 Census).

1850. Census of Marshall MI Calhoun Co indicated: E Sherman age 17, occupation not given; enumerated with J Durenbury family (p286p504/d316/f332).

1854. Census of Marshall MI Calhoun Co indicated: E Sherman (LDS/AISx).

ED H SHERMAN

1870. Ed H born in IA (1910 Soundex).

xxxx. E H Sherman married Sina Masterson (Joy's BR).

1907. E H and Sina Sherman lived in Montana, he was a salesman (Joy's BR).

1910. Census of Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co indicated: Ed H age 40; Lina (sic) E Sherman age 28, born 1882 in NV; children Joy M, Virginia (Soundex e39/f344). 2 Children:

1. Joy M Sherman born May 31 1907 at Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co (CAL/BR 6-244).

2. Virginia Sherman born 191x in MI.

EDGAR J SHERMAN

1859. Edgar J born in NY (1900 Soundex).

1900. Census of Clarendon Twp Calhoun Co indicated: Edgar J age 41, lived alone (Soundex s6).

1920. Census of Calhoun Co indicated: Egar (sic) J age 65, lived alone (Soundex e67/p13).

EDWARD SHERMAN

1859. Edward was born in Charlotte MI Calhoun Co (his MR).

1885. Edward a farmer of Penfield Twp Calhoun Co, married at Battle Creek Calhoun Co; to Emma Johnson born 1853 IL, of Decatur IL (CAL/MR 3-43).

1898. Oct 11th, Edward Sherman died in Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co, married farmer (CAL/DR 2-307; MPHC v29p33 1899; MI/DRx 4-546).

ELISHA JOHN SHERMAN

1822. Elisha born in CT, ancestry unknown (SD p663). Father John Sherman of CT (Elisha's DR). (Gen Refs: not in DPS, NES, LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).

1846. Elisha married Adaline (1900 Census).

1850. Census of Concord Twp Jackson Co indicated: Elisha age 28, cooper; Adaline Sherman age 25, born 1825 in NY; children Elizabeth, Adaline (p529/d630/f630; SD p663).

1854. Census of Concord Twp Jackson Co indicated: Elisha (LDS/AISx).

1863/64. Elisha was a cooper in Claredon Centre (MI Gazetteer & Business Directory, p211).

1867. Elisha was a cooper in Claredon Centre Claredon Twp Calhoun Co (MI Gazetteer & Bus Dir).

1898. Mar 21st, Elisha John Sherman died at Clarendon Calhoun Co, farmer, married (CAL/DR 2-289; MI/DRx 4-77). E J Sherman of Clarendon Twn/Twp Calhoun Co died in 1898 age 74 born 1824 (MPHC v28p317).

1899. E J Sherman died Apr 14 1899 (sic), no age given, buried in lot 45 without a stone in Bentley Corners Cemetery, Claredon Corners Cemetery Calhoun Co (Bentley Corners Cemetery, 1993).

1900. Census of Claredon Twp Calhoun Co indicated: Adline (sic) age 74, born 1826 in NY, father born in CT and mother in NY, widow (uc), married 54 years, 5 children 4 alive; enumerated with son George (e3/p95/d74/f74).

1908. Adeline Sherman died Oct 7 1908 at Homer Village Calhoun Co, 81y10m5d, widow, born 1827 in NY; parents Geo Chandler and Julia Morehouse both born in NY (CAL/DR 3-312; MI/DRx 6-687). Adeline Sherman died Oct 9 1908, buried without a marker in Bentley Corners Cemetery Clarendon Twp Calhoun Co (cemetery record). 7 Children (see 1900 census).

1. Elizabeth Sherman born 1846 in NY (SD p711).

2. Adaline Sherman born 1848 in NY (SD p47). Possible: 1870 Census of Eckford Twp Calhoun Co indicated: Adeline age 19 born in NY, domestic; enumerated with George F and June White (p39/d302/f287).

3. George Chandler Sherman born 1853 in Clarendon Twp Calhoun Co MI (obit).

1900. Census of Claredon Twp Calhoun Co indicated: George C age 46, farmer, head-of-household; his mother lived with him (e3/p95/d74/f74).

1942. George Chandler Sherman died at were he resided, at the home of Mr & Mrs Neal Dolph, age 89, buried without marker in Bentley Corners Cemetery Clarendon Twp Calhoun Co; in lot 63 owned by John Pell (tombstone; obit card Albion MI Public Library).

4. Possible: Adiline Sherman born 1854, died May 11 1854 age 5m, buried in Stephen Sherman's lot 45 in Bentley Corners Cemetery Calhoun Co (tombstone; Bentley Corners Cemetery records, 1993). <Stephen shown below>.

5. James E Sherman born 1857 in MI (1900 Soundex).

1900. Census of Clarendon Twp Calhoun Co indicated: James E age 42, boarder enumerated with Caroline Ball (Soundex s9).

1910. Census of Calhoun Co indicated: James E age 52, boarder enumerated with Caroline L Ball (Soundex e57/f7).

1937. James died Mar 31 1937, age 79, buried in Elisha Sherman's lot 45 in Bentley Corners Cemetery Claredon Twp Calhoun Co, no tombstone (cemetery records).

6. Mary F Sherman (Adams) born 1861 in Clarendon Twp Calhoun Co (obit).

xxxx. Mary M Sherman married Samuel A Adams born 186x (obit; CAL/MRx).

1923. S A Adams died (wife's obit).

1942. Mary lived in Marengo Twp Calhoun Co (brother Charles' obit).

1942. Mary Adams died in Marengo Twp Calhoun Co, buried in Fairview Cemetery Homer MI Calhoun Co (obit card at Albion MI Public Library).

7. Charles A Sherman born 1864 in MI (1900 Soundex).

xxxx. Charles married Laura [C] Pell (son Avery's obit).

1900. Census of Clarence or Clarendon Twp (uc) Calhoun Co indicated: Charles A age 32; Laura C Sherman age 31, born 1869 in NY; children Mary, Mable; Phobea Pell age 8 born 1892, cousin (Soundex s4).

1903/06. Charles a farmer of Calarendon Twp Calhoun Co (sons Charles's & daughter Pearl's BR).

1910. Census of Calhoun Co indicated: Charlie A age 44, born 1866 in MI; Laura C age 41 born 1871 in NV; Children Mabel, Alberta, Avery, Pearl (Soundex e52/f122).

1920. Census of Calhoun Co indicated: Charles A age 55; Laura C age 49; children Mabel, Alberta, Avery, Pearl (Soundex e67/p9).

1941. Charles lived in Claredon Twp Calhoun Co (sister May's obit).

1942. Charles lived in Claredon Twp Calhoun Co (brother Charles' obit). 5 Children:

1. Mary Adeline Sherman (Ball) born 1890 in Clarendon Twp Calhoun Co (CLA/BRx 4-137).

xxxx. Mary married in Marshall MI Calhoun Co to Ray Ball (her obit).

1860. Mary lived in Homer MI (brother Avery's obit).

1977. Mary died, widow, lived in Homer MI, buried in Bentley Corners Cemetery in Home MI Calhoun Co (obit card Albion MI Public Library).

2. Mable C or E Sherman (Drinkwater) born 1894 in Clarendon Twp Calhoun Co (CLA/BR 4-309). Married Leo Drinkwater and 1960 lived in Marshall MI (brother Avery's obit). 1977 Mable lived in Homer MI (sister Mary's obit).

3. Alberta L Sherman born 1901 in MI.

4. Charles A Sherman born June 24 903 in Clarendon Twp Calhoun MI (CAL/BR 6-58), aka Avery C Sherman born 1903 in Clarendon Twp Calhoun Co MI (obit).

1923. Avery married in Marshall MI Calhoun Co to Miss Helen Whittuhn born 1902 (both obits).

xxxx. Avery attended the Sweeney Auto School in Kansas City KS (obit).

xxxx. Avery worked for Campbell Auto Sales for 38 years in Albion MI (obit).

1960. Avery of Sheridan Twp Calhoun Co died; wife Helen Sherman survives; buried in Albion Memory Gardens in Albion MI (obit card Albion MI Public Library).

1962. Helen Sherman of Albion died, buried in Albion Memory Gardens (obit card Albion MI Public Library). 3 Children:

1. Kenneth Avery Sherman born 192x; 1960 Kenneth lived in Albion MI (father's obit). 1962 Kenneth lived in Albion MI (mother's obit).

2. Wilma Sherman (McNab) born 192x; married Michael McNab born 192x; 1960 Wilma lived in Newberry MI (father's obit). 1962 Wilma lived in Newberry MI (mother's obit).

3. Esther Sherman (Haskins) born 192x; married Robert Haskins born 192x; 1960 Esther lived in Albion MI (father's obit). 1962 Esther lived in Albion MI (mother's obit).

5. Pearl Eunice Sherman (Wirebaugh) born Jul 13 1907 in Clarendon Twp Calhoun Co (CLA/BR 6-192).

1920. Pearl married Lawrence C Wirebaugh born 190x in Angola IN (her obit card Albion MI Public Library).

1960. Mrs Pearl Wirebaugh lived in Homer MI (brother Avery's obit).

1961. Mrs Pearl Wirebaugh died in Clarendon Twp Calhoun Co; widow; she taught school in Hewitt School in Marengo Two Calhoun Co; survived by 2 sons buried in Riverside Cemetery Tekonsha MI (obit card Albion MI Public Library).

ELIZABETH SHERMAN (Coleman)

1826. Elizabeth born in IN, black race (1850 Census).

1850. Census of Marshall MI Calhoun Co indicated: Elizabeth age 24; Alice Sherman age 5, born 1845 in Canada, black race; both enumerated with Abraham Neal (p276/d2344/f246).

1850. Elizabeth Sherman of Battle Creek married William Coleman (CAL/MR; nb/9.60).

1854. Census of Marshall Vil Calhoun Co indicated: Elizabeth (LDS/AISx).

1860. Census of Marshall MI Calhoun Co indicated: William Coleman born 1838 in NY; Elizabeth Coleman [aka Elizabeth Sherman] born 1830 in IN; Alice; all black race (p79p561/d638/f612). [census unclear]. 1 Child:

1. Alice A Sherman born 1844 in Canada, black race.

EWART S SHERMAN

1897. Ewart born in MI, father born in MD and mother in MI; black race (1900 Census).

1900. Census of 44 Railroad St Battle Creek MI Calhoun Co indicated S Ewart (sic) Sherman age 2; grand-son. Enumerated with Robert Clark age 55 born 1845 and Maria E Clark age 48, born 1852 in MI, father born in VA and mother in KY, married 31 years, 15 children 9 alive; all, black race (e32/s11/d246/f275). (Gen Refs: not in LDS/AF & LDS/IGI)

EXPERIENCE7 SHERMAN (Crittenden)

American Lineage: Jacob6, Jacob5, Jacob4, David3, Edmund2, & Philip1.

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

1805. Experience born Savoy MA Berkshire Co.

1929. Experience married Luman Crittenden born 180x.

1836. Experience removed to MI (MI Christian Herald Jan 4 1855).

1854. Sep 14th, Experience Crittenden died in Albion MI Calhoun Co, leaves husband, 3 sons and a daughter, Baptist (The Marshall Statesman Nov 29 1854; MI Christian Herald Jan 4 1855).