SHERMAN PIONEERS IN MICHIGAN: BRANCH COUNTY 1
© 2001 by Alonzo J Sherman, 308 W Dwight, Oscoda MI 48750, 989-739-3650, <>
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 (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).
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). 6Children:
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. step-child (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] ShermanMary 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).
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). 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 A-45; 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 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). 10Children:
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).
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).
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 F-107; 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). 2Children:
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 1840-1871, Quincy MI DR; not MI/DRx); buried in Lake View Cemetery Quincy MI (tombstone).