Sherman Pioneers in Michigan: Berrien County 15

SHERMAN PIONEERS IN MICHIGAN: BERRIEN COUNTY 15

ADELBERT D SHERMAN

1869. Adelbert born in NY. (Gen Ref: Not in DWS)

xxxx. Adelbert D married Florence R White was born (Harry's & Reuben's BR).

1900. Census of Lake Twp Berrien Co indicated: Adelbert age 30; Florence Sherman age 30, born 1870 in NY; children Frances, James, Carrie (Soundex s10).

1900. Adelbert D a farmer and Florence lived in Lake Twp Berrien Twp (Sadie's BR).

1906. Adelbert D a brick mason and Florence D Sherman lived in Benton Twp Berrien Co (Reuben's BR).

1909. A D Sherman a farmer and Florence Sherman lived in Pipestone Twp Berrien Cop (Harry's BR). 6 Children:

1. Frances B Sherman born 1893 in MI.

2. James Alva Sherman born 1895 in MI.

3. Carrie Sherman born 1898 in MI.

4. Sadie Edna Sherman born 1900 in Lake Twp Berrien Co (BER/BR E-106).

5. Reuben A Sherman born 1906 in Benton Twp Berrien Co (BER/BR F-20).

6. Harry V Sherman born 1909 in Pipestone Twp Berrien Co (BER/BR F-210).

ALBERT SHERMAN

1901. Albert born in Russia.

1920. Census of Benton Harbor MI Berrien Co indicated: Albert age 19; Helen Sherman age 18 born 1902 in Russia; 7 roomers (Soundex e76/p14).

ANNE R SHERMAN

1842. Anne R born in Ireland, immigrated 1857 and naturalized 1862.

1920. Census of StJoseph MI Berrien Co indicated: Anne R age 78, lived alone (Soundex e106/p6).

BARBARY A SHERMAN

1850. Barbary A born in NY (1880 Census).

1880. Census of StJoseph Twp Berrien Co indicated: Barbary A age 30; children Ed, Fay; lived with Thankful A Weaver (Soundex s42). 2 Children:

1. Ed D Sherman born 1873 in MI.

2. Fay Sherman born 1878 in MI.

CAROLINE SHERMAN

1852. Caroline born in NY, father born in Bavaria and mother in NY (1880 Census).

1880. Census of Niles MI Berrien Co indicated: Caroline age 28; child Catherine; enumerated with Balthager Christnia age 51, born 1829 in Bavaria (e13/p29/261/d306/f316). 1 Child:

1. Catherine Sherman born 1873 in MI.

CHARLES SCHARMIN

1836. Charles born in Germany, parents born in Germany (1910 Census).

1910. Census of Lake Twp Berrien Co indicated: Charles age 74, widower (uc), farm laborer, immigrated 1883 (uc) alien, father-in-law enumerated with Otto Hoge age 38 born 1872 and Carrie Hoge [aka Carrie Scharmin] age 38 born 1872, both born in Germany, parents born in Germany, married 15 years (uc), 8 children 8 alive, immigrated 1883 (e75/p269/d31/f31).

CHARLES HAROLD10 SHERMAN

American Lineage: Leonard9, Charles M8, Leonard7, David6, Samuel5, Samuel4, John3, Daniel2, & John1.

Preceding English Lineage: John5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.

1885. Charles born at Sturgeon Bay WI. (Gen Ref: NES p50).

1905. Charles married at StJoseph MI in Berrien Co to Gladys Russell born 189x.

1906/12. Four daughters born Chicago IL.

CHARLES J SHERMAN

1927. Charles J born in Mancelona MI Antrim Co.

1987. Charles J age 59 of Baroda MI Berrien Co died at Memorial Hospital South Bend IN; retired from Clark Equipment, currently worked at Weldun International in Bridgeman MI Berrien Co; buried Marne Cemetery in Marne MI Ottawa Co (obit, Herald Palladian, Benton Harbor, Jan 23 1987). 2 Children:

1. Karen Sherman (Sink) born 185x, 1987 lived in Laurel MD.

2. Charles D Sherman born 185x, 1987 lived in Wichita Falls TX.

CLUSTER SHERMAN

1816. Cluster born in NY, ancestry unknown (SD p457; not in NEHGR CD-ROM). (Gen Ref: SD p457; not in DPS, NES, DWS).

1850. Census of 10th Division Berrien Co indicated: Cluster age 34, farmer; Mary Sherman age 31, born 1819 in OH; children Martin, Maria (p484/d1729/f1757).

1854. Census of 10th Div Berrien Co indicated: Cluster (LDS/AISx).

1860. Census of Royalton Twp Berrien Co indicated: Cluster, farmer, born in NY; Mary, born in OH; Martin; Maria (p10p428/d80/f80). [census unclear].

1860. Mary Sherman age 40, Martin Sherman age 17, Marian Sherman age 15 (Born in OH, Living In SW MI 1860, by Glydwn Resources, 4377 Valley Rd, Decatur MI 49045).

1880. Census of Royalton Twp Berrien Co indicated: Mary age 60, widow, born in OH (p328/d55/f60; nb/9.26).

1882. Mary Sherman died, 1819-1882, buried in Royalton Cemetery StJoseph Twp Berrien Co (BER/DRx A-265; MI/DRx 1-83; cemetery records, DAR). 2 Children:

1. Martin Van B Sherman born 1842 in OH (1850 Census). Martin born 1845 in OH, father born in VT and mother in OH (1880 Census).

1862/65. Martin V age 20 born 1842 of Royalton Twp Berrien Co enlisted in the Civil War in Co I 19th Inf at Royalton; discharged for disability (MSS v19p82; SA/GRCx).

1864. Martin married Nancy Hunter at Royalton Twp (Early Marriages, DAR).

1870. Census of Royalton Twp Berrien Co indicated: Martin age 28, laborer; Nancy age 32 (p377/d133/f133).

1880. Census of Royalton Twp Berrien Co indicated: Martin age 35, farmer; Nancy Sherman age 46 born 1834, wife; Charles Shear (uc) age 12, adopted son, born 1868 in MI (p320/d20/f21; nb/9.26).

188x. M V Sherman was a member of the A W Chapman GAR Post #21 established in 1881 in StJoseph MI Berrien Co, disbanded 1932 (GAR/P).

1890. Martin V Sherman a Civil War veteran lived in Rayalton Twp Berrien Co (1890/CSSx sd4ed63).

1892. Martin V lived in Royalton Twp (county directory).

1894. Martin Van B Sherman, StJoseph MI Berrien Co a Civil War veteran (1894/VET).

1900. Census of StJoseph MI Berrien Co indicated; Martin V B age 57, born 1842 in OH; Nancy Sherman age 66, born 1833 in OH; Charles Shear age 21, born 1879 in MI, adopted son; Virginia Shear age 21, born 1879, daughter-in-law (Soundex s23).

1910. Census of StJoseph MI Berrien Co indicated: Martin V age 68; Nancy age 76 (Soundex e91/f338).

1910/15. Present residence is StJoseph MI (MSS v19p82).

1920. Census of Owosso MI Shiawassee Co indicated: Martin age 76, boarder; enumerated with Charles Shears (uc) (Soundex e244/p7).

xxxx. Martin V buried in Spring Run Cemetery Scottdale MI Berrien Co (SA/GRCx).

2. Maria/Marian Sherman (Bunker) born 1842 in OH. 1864 Maria married Carl L Bunker born 1842 (Early Marriages, DAR).

ELEAZER SHERMAN

185x. Eleazer born in NY, wife Gertrude Sherman born 185x in MO, his occupation was a school teacher (children's BR). (Gen Ref: Not in SD, DWS, NEHGR). 2 Children:

1. Mary Lee Sherman born 1871 in New Buffalo MI Berrien Co (BER/BRx A-198).

2. Grace Elizabeth Sherman born 1873 in New Buffalo MI Berrien Co (BER/BRx A-282).

FRANKLIN R8 SHERMAN

American Lineage: Eli7, Josiah6, Able5, Job4, Benjamin2, & Samuel1.

Preceding English Lineage: Edmund6E, Edmund5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & Thomas1E.

1845. Franklin born in Muskegon Co OH (LDS/AF; LDS/IGI). Franklin born 1846 in OH (NES p403; SD p874). Franklin born 1840 in OH (1900 Soundex)

1850. Franklin lived with parents in Troy OH Delaware Co (census).

1860. Franklin R age 22 of Cass Co married Mary Ann Phillips age 17 born 1843 of Dowagiac MI Cass Co: Witnesses Cabet Sherman and Suzannah Sherman (CAS/MR C-35).

1862/65. Franklin R age 23 of Pokagon Twp Cass Co enlisted in the Civil War at Dowagiac MI Cass Co in Co A 19th Inf; Was a musician; Taken prisoner at Brentwood TN in Mar 1863, paroled at Libby Prison VA in Apr 1863 (MSS v19p82).

1870. Census of South Haven MI VanBuren Co indicated: E B (sic) Sherman age 28 born 1842 in OH, painter; Mary A Sherman age 28 born 1842 in MI; children Francis, Cora A (p528/d152/f155).

188x. Franklin is not shown as a GAR member (SA/GARx).

1890. Franklin R Sherman a Civil War veteran lived in Benton Harbor MI Berrien Co (1890/CSSx sd4ed50).

1894. Franklin of Benton Harbor MI Berrien Co a Civil War veteran (1894/VET).

1900. Census of Benton Harbor MI Berrien Co indicated: Franklin Scherman (sic) age 59; Emma C Scherman age 47, born 1853 in VT (Soundex s24).

1908. Franklin died (BER/DRx C-165; not in MI/DRx; not in SA/GRCx).

1910. Census of Benton Harbor MI Berrien Co indicated: Emma age 56, born 1854 in WI; lived alone (Soundex e66/f245).

1926. Emma Sherman died, 1853-1926, buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery Benton Harbor MI (BER/DRx E-119); tombstone, DAR). 2 Children:

1. Francis E Sherman born 1860 in MI. <read 1870 census, male/female>.

2. Cora A Sherman born 1866 in MI. <read 1870 census, male/female>.

1910. Possible: Census of Berrien Co indicated: Corey A Sherman age 43 born 1867 in MI; Grace Sherman age 38, born 1872 in MI, wife; Carrie Hartson age 38, born 1872 in MI, wife (sic) (Soundex e57/f240). <read census>.

1920. Census of Benton Harbor MI Berrien Co indicated: Cora Sherman age 55 born 1865 in NY, lived alone (Soundex e76/p10). <read census>.

GEO SHERMAN

1877. Geo born in IL (1900 Soundex). Possible: George Ernest Sherman born 1876 in Sunbury Co IL (SD p970).

1900. Census of Lake Twp Berrien Co indicated: Geo age 23; enumerated with partner W W Sheldon (Soundex s1).

GLENN SHERMAN

1896. Glenn born in MI.

1920. Census of Niles MI Berrien Co indicated: Glenn age 24, roomer; enumerated with Charles Bowen (Soundex e97/p14).

GUY SHERMAN

1882. Guy born in MI, father born in VA and mother in MI (1900 Soundex).

1900. Census of 4th Ward StJoseph MI Berrien Co indicated: Guy age 18, grand-son; enumerated with Anna M Fergeson age 66, born 1834 (e77/p201/d258/f282).

1935. Possible: Guy W Sherman died (BER/DRx 1935-809).

HENRY B SHERMAN

1820. Henry born in NY.

1852. Possible: Henry Sherman age 32 born in NY, shown as a person from MI in the California Gold Rush census (Michigana v26n3p94 Dec 1981).

1860. Census of Benton Twp Berrien Co indicated: Henry age 40, farmer; Marian Sherman age 24, born 1836 in MY; children Emma, Estella; Sire Sherman (male) age 32, born 1828 in NY, farmer (p217/d1607/f1570). [census unclear]

1867/73. Henry a farmer Benton and Bainbridge Twps Berrien Co (Burton's & Jenny's BRs).

1870. Census of Benton Twp Berrien Co indicated: Henry age 50, farm laborer; Marion Sherman age 35; children Emma, Estella, Burton (p33/d10/f10). 4 Children:

1. Estella Sherman born 1857 in MI.

2. Emma Sherman born 1859 in MI.

3. Burton Sherman born 1867 in Benton Twp Berrien Co (BER/BR A-6).

4. Jenny Elizabeth Sherman born 1873 in Bainbridge Twp Allegan Co (BER/BR A-296).

HENRY SHERMAN

1879. Henry born in KY, black race (1900 Soundex).

1900. Census of Benton Harbor MI indicated: Henry age 20, day laborer, single, head-of-household; Thomas Jones age 16, born 1883 in TN, single, day laborer (e55/s23/d482/f531). (Gen Ref: Not in SD)

HENRY WILLIAM SHERMAN

1906. Henry William Sherman born in Moravia NY (obit). (Gen Refs: not in DPS, NES, SD).

1945. Henry married 1st in Bryan OH to Patricia Pugsley born 191x (obit).

1987. Patricia died (Henry's obit).

1989. Henry married 2nd in Las Vegas NV to Virginia Wick aka Virginia Engler born 191x (obit).

1990. Henry William Sherman age 84 of Watervliet MI Berrien Co died. He is survived by his wife Virginia, daughter Wilma, step-daughter Darlene Livenwood of Lansing MI Ingham Co. Also survived by three sisters Mrs Alice Tucker and Mrs Sara Johnson of Sayer PA, and Mrs Myrtle Henford of Nichols NY; also survived by two step-brothers Edward Reynolds of Sayer [Sawyer] MI Berrien Co and Floyd Reynolds of Williamsburg NY. He was a retired carpenter, with the South Bend IN Local #413; buried in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery East Niles MI in Cass Co (obit, Dowagaic Daily News, Jun 19 1990).

1990. Henry W Sherman born Mar 16 1906, resided Greenbush Berrien Co, died June 18 1990 Greenbush Berrien Co, death certificate 35220 (MI/DRx). 1 Child:

1. Wilma Sherman (Seng) born 193x, 1990 she lived in Muskegon MI Muskegon Co.

HERMAN SCHRAMAN

1883. Herman born in Germany (1910 Soundex). (Gen Ref: Not in SD).

1910. Census of StJoseph MI Berrien Co indicated: Herman age 27; Emma Schraman age 25, born 1885 in Germany; children Ann, Herbert (Soundex e90/f75). 2 Children:

1. Ann Schraman born 1907 in MI.

2. Herbert Schraman born 191x in MI.

JAMES G SHERMAN

1822. James born in NY, ancestry unknown (SD p1247; 1850 Census). (Gen Ref: SD p1247; Not in DWS).

1848. James G married in Berrien Co to Eveline Gordon born 1828 (LDS/IGI; Eveline Gordon not in NEHGR CD-ROM).

1850. Census of 10th Division Berrien Co MI indicated: James age 28, carpenter and farmer; Eveline age 22, born 1828 in PA; child Sylvester; Thadeus Hoffman age 62, farmer, born 1788 in MA (p358/d740/f749).

1854. Census of 10th Div Berrien Co indicated: James (LDS/AISx).

1900. Census of 197 17th St 10th Ward Detroit MI Wayne Co indicated: Eveline Sherman age 72, born 1828 in PA, parents born in PA, widow, 1 child 0 alive, grand-mother; enumerated with grand son James (e107/p93/d311/f325). 1 Child:

1. Sylvester G Sherman born 1849 in Berrien Co MI (SD p2397).

1865. Sylvester G, enlisted in the Civil War Mar 9 1865 at Kalamazoo MI Kalamazoo Co for 1 year in Co B 9th Inf; mustered Mar 9 1865; joined regiment at Nashville TN; mustered out at Nashville Sep 15 1865 (MSS v9p131; Kalamazoo Valley Family Newsletter Sep 1979 p70).

188x. No record Sylvester was in the GAR (SA/GARx).

1880. Census of Detroit MI Wayne Co indicated: Sylvester age 30, born 1850 in MI; Belle Sherman age 29, born 1851 in MI; children James, Charles (Soundex s37).