SHERMAN PIONEERS in MICHIGAN: CLARE COUNTY (April 1 2001) 1

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

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

IDA M SHERMAN

1888. Ida M born 1888 (her DR).

1919. Ida M Sherman age 31 born 1888, married, domestic, died 1919 at Farwell MI Clare Co, father Adam J Cline, husband not shown (CLA/DR 1-181). 1 Child:

1. Edward E Sherman born 1919 in MI, parents born in MI (1920 census). 1920 Census of Farwell MI Clare Co indicated: Edward E age 4/12 months, grandson; enumerated with Adam J Cline born 1857 in Canada (e146/p242/s4/d102/f95).

JAMES SHERMAN

1834. James born in Canada (1880 Soundex). (Gen Refs: not in SD, DPS, NES, LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).

1874. James & family probably immigrated to USA (censuses).

1871. <check census>.

1880. Census of Grant Twp Clare Co indicated: James age 46; Selestia (sic) age 39, born 1841 in Canada; children James, Jennie, Charles (Soundex s7).

1900. Census of Grant Twp Clare Co indicated: Celestia Sherman age 59 [aka Celestia Farr], born 1841 in Canada; children James, John (Soundex s1).

1910. Census of Clare Co indicated: C E Sherman age 69 born 1841; child John (Soundex e32/f62).

1920. Census of Clare Co indicated: John age 56; Selestia Sherman age 78 born 1842 in Canada, alien, mother; Mary Clark born 1869 in MN (Soundex e140/p5).

1922. Celesta Sherman age 80 born 1842 died in Grant Twp Clare Co, parents John C Fair (sic) and Julia McDonald (CLA/DR 1-197 & 1-205). 8 Children:

1. Sidney Sherman born 1857 in Canada (1900 Soundex), immigrated 1874 and naturalized 1879 (1920 Soundex). (Gen Refs: not in LDS/AF & LDS/IGI).

xxxx. Sidney married Cora Lily Brasington born 1865 in Oakland Co MI (Cora's CLA/DR; Elton's CLA/DR; Ella's BR).

1900. Census of Farwell Twp Clare Co indicated: Sidney age 43; Cora Sherman age 35, born 1864 in MI; children Nellie, Orvel, Della, Stella (Soundex s2).

1910. Census of Isabella Co indicated: Sidney age 53; Cora L age 45, born 1865 in MI; children Orville, Della, Stella, Elton, Ella (Soundex e91/f4).

192x. Sid (sic) Sherman and C L Brassonstan (sic) born 1865 of Farwell MI Clare Co, parents of Orvel Sherman (SA/WW1x).

1920. Census of Farwell MI Clare Co indicated: Sidney age 62; Cora age 55; children Orval, Elton (Soundex e146/p2).

1928. Sidney James Sherman died Jul 10 1928 in Isabella Co MI (ISA/DRx 3-41; obit, MtPleasant Times Jul 14 1918 p4c3). Sidney James Sherman died Jul 10 1928 in MtPleasant MI (MtPleasant DR v3p7, at the Clark Historical Library, Central Michigan University).

1935. Cora L age 70 died at Clare MI Clare Co, married (CLA/DR 2-54). 6 Children:

1. Nellie Violet Sherman (Barber) born 1885 in Vernon Twp Isabella Co (ISA/BR 2-122). 1904 Nellie of Gilmore Twp Isabella Co, married at Gilmore Twp to Charles F Barber born 1882, from Burnside Twn/Twp Lapeer Co (LAP/MR 4-287).

2. Orval Sidney Sherman born 1888 in MI (1900 Soundex). Orville Sherman (1910 Soundex. 1920 Orval lived with parents in Farwell MI Clare Co (Soundex). 192x Orvel of Rapid River MI Kalakaska Co a WW-1 veteran (SA/WW1x). [note, Rapid River is in Delta Co, and a Rapid City is in Kalkaska Co]. 1957 Orval Sidney Sherman of Farwell MI Clare Co died, informant wife Grace Sherman born 189x, garage operator, buried in Surrey Twp Cemetery Farwell MI (CLA/DR).

3. Della May Sherman (Wood) born 1892 in MI. 1911 Della May Sherman of Gilmore Twp Isabella Co married Walter Ely Wood born 1888 (ISA/MR 1-336).

4. Stella Sherman born 1897 in Gilmore Twp Isabella Co (ISA/BR 3-226).

5. Ella Beatrice Sherman (Fordyce) born 1902 in Farwell MI: A Twin (CLA/BR p136 1960 delayed registration). 1919 Ella of Farwell MI Clare Co married Claude Fordyce born 1881 (ISA/MR 20115).

6. Elton Bernard Sherman born 1903 in MI. 1922 Elton B a farmer married at MtPleasant MI to Lena F Louch born 191x (ISA/MR 2-159). Elton's wife was Lena born 1902 (William's BAY/MR). 1933 Elton died at Farewell, married, laborer (CLA/DR 2-28). 1948 Lena married 2nd to Darrell D Apple born 1890 (BAY/MR 278). 1 Child:

1. William Edward Sherman born 1927 in Shepard MI Isabella Co; 1948 William E a bookkeeper from Bay City Bay Co, married Gloria Gillard born 1928 (ISA/BR 6-244; BAY/MR 586).

2. Albert Sherman born 1860 in Canada, parents born in Canada (1900 Census). Called Prince Albert Sherman (son Harold Adelbert's BR). (Gen Refs: not in LDS/AF & LDS/IGI).

ParentsJno Sherman of NY (sic) and Celesta Fair of Canada (Albert's CLA/DR). [This is believed to be the son of James: Age, birthplace match, mother's name close (Fair vs Farr), however Albert's father is called Jno from NY which is puzzling].

1888. Albert a laborer and wife lived in Grant Twp Clare Co (Georgie's BR).

1891/93. Albert a laborer and wife lived in Farwell MI (James's and Earl's BR).

1900. Census of Farwell MI Surrey Twp Clare Co indicated: Albert age 42, day laborer; Delia Sherman age 34, born 1865 in Canada, parents born in Ireland, married 12 years, 3 children 3 alive; children George (sic), James, Earl (e30p329/d88/f91).

1970. Prince Albert Sherman a farmer and Laura Adelia Sherman lived in Vernon Twp Isabella Co (Harold Adelbert's BR).

1910. Census of Clare Co indicated: Albert age 49; Dela (sic) Sherman age 41, born 1869 in Canada; children Earl, Harold (Soundex e31/f4).

1920. Census of Farwell MI Clare Co indicated: Albert age 64; Delia age 56; children Georgia, James, Earl, Harold; grandson Albert Sherman born 1915 in MI [parents not given] (Soundex e146/3).

1920.Laura Adelia Sherman born Sep 26 1865, died Apr 16 1920 (obit, MtPleasant Times Apr 22 1920 p9c3).

1926. Albert age 66 born 1860, died in Farwell MI, retired farmer, widow, (CLA/DR 1-219). 4Children:

1. Georgie M Sherman (Reakes) born 1888 in Grant Twp Clare Co (CLA/BR 1-56). 1920 lived in Farewell MI with parents (Census). 1929 Georgia age 40 a teacher married John Reakes born 1885 (ISA/MR 2-236).

2. James Albert Sherman born 1891 in Farwell MI Clare Co (CLA/BR 1-69). 1910 Census of Clare Co indicated: James age 19, housemaid, enumerated with Thomas Tower (Soundex e31/f15). 192x James of Farwell MI was a WW-1 veteran (SA/WW1x). 1920 lived in Farewell MI with parents (Census).

3. Earl Cullen Sherman born 1893 in Farwell MI Clare Co; originally recorded on birth record of John Earl Sherman (CLA/BR 1-84). 1920 lived in Farewell MI with parents (Census).

4. Harold Adelbert Sherman born 1907 in Vernon Twp Clare Co (ISA/BR 4-296). 1920 lived in Farewell MI with parents (Census). 1927 Harold A married Ada Brasington born 191x (ION/MRx 2-174).

3. Dade Sherman born in 1861 in Canada, father born in England (sic) and mother in Canada (his CLA/DR). Also called Alonzo Sherman (Daughter May's BR).

1880/95. Dade immigrated 1880 and was naturalized in 1895 (1920 Soundex).

1899. (sic) Dade age 30, laborer, married Margaret "Maggie" Smith age 18 born 1881, both of Farwell MI (CLA/MR 2-34).

1900. Possible: Census of Farewell MI Surrey Twp Clare Co indicated: Alonzo (sic) Sherman age 30 born 1870, day laborer; Maggie age 23, born 1876 in Canada, father born in England and mother in Canada, married 7 (sic) years, 2 children 2 alive; children Anna, William (e30/p326/d17/f18).

1910. Census of Farwell MI Clare Co indicated: Dade age 40, born 1870 in Canada; Margaret age 33, born 1877 in Canada; children Anna, William, Mary (Soundex e38/f2).

1920. Census of Farewell MI Clare Co indicated: Dade age 57; Margaret age 43; children William, Mary (Soundex e146/p3).

1948. Dade age 87 born 1861, died Surrey Twp Clare Co, married, wife Margaret E Sherman, buried Farewell [Surrey Twp] Cemetery Clare Co (CLA/DR).

1958.Margaret E Sherman age 82 born 1876 in Canada of Clare MI died, widow, buried Surrey Twp Cemetery (CLA/DR). 3 Children:

1. Anna B Sherman born 1895 in MI. 1914 Ann was on the Farwell girls basketball team, with photograph (Michigan Heartland, by Forrest Meek, 1979, p224). 1968 Anna was alive (William's obit).

2. William H Sherman born 1898 in Farwell MI. 1920 William H a factory worker from Farwell MI, married Thelma E King born 1895 a teacher (BAY/MR G-275). 1968 William H of Clearwater FL died there; lived in Flint MI Genesee Co for 25 years, and moved to Clearwater 10 years ago; he was an assembly line inspector at Buick; wife Thelma survives; buried in Fayetteville NC (obit, Flint Journal Jun 25 1968 p13c4). 1 Child:

1. William D Sherman born 193x; 1968 lived in Fayetteville NC (father's obit).

3. Mary Margaret Sherman (Updegraff) born 1901 in Farwell MI Clare Co, parents Alonzo and Maggie (CLA/BR 1-137). 1923 Mary married Earl Updegraff born 1890 (CLA/MR 2-185).

4. James Sherman born 1862 in Canada (1880 Soundex).

5. John Sherman born 1864 in Canada (1920 Soundex).

1874. John immigrated to US (1920 Soundex).

1910. Census of Clare Co indicated: John lived with his mother (Soundex e32/f62).

1920. Census of Clare Co indicated: John age 56; Selestia Sherman age 78 born 1842 in Canada, alien, mother; Mary Clark born 1869 in MN (Soundex e140/p5).

6. James Albert Sherman born 1871 in Canada (1900 Soundex).

1905. James a farmer married at Rosebush MI Isabella Co to Ella Jane Borden born 1883 in Canada (ISA/MR 1-235; her CLA/DR; Alice's CLA/D).

1910. Census of Isabella Co indicated: James Albert Sherman age 38, born 1872 in Canada; Ella Jane age 26, born 1884 in MI, child Elton (Soundex e102/f104).

192x. James of Farwell MI Clare Co a WW-1 veteran, Isabella Co file p658 (SA/WW1x).

1920. Census of Isabella Co indicated: James A age 1872; Ella S Age 36; children Elton, Alice (Soundex e216/p1).

1968. Ella Jane died in Clare Co, widow, buried Surrey Cemetery Farwell MI Clare Co, informant son Elton. 2 Children:

1. Elton Rodger Sherman born 1906 in MI, or Elton Roderick Sherman born 1906 (ISA/BR 4-266). 1968 lived RFD#1 Farwell MI (mother's CLA/DR).

2. Alice Sherman born 1911; died 1987 at age 75, lived in Surrey Twp Clare Co, single, buried in Surrey Twp Cemetery (CLA/DR; Isabella Co Morning Star Mar 19 1987 p2c1).

7. Jennie Sherman born 1874 in MI (1880 Soundex).

8. Charles Edward Sherman born in 1879 in Grant Twp Clare Co (CLA/BR p58 1942 delayed registration).

xxxx. Charles married Nellie Holmes [born 1881] (son John's ISA/MR).

1910. Census of Isabella Co indicated: Charles E age 30; Nellie Sherman age 29, born 1881 in OH; children Florance, John (Soundex e103/f50).

1920. Census of Isabella Co indicated: Charles age 40; Nellie age 39 born 1881; children Florence, John (Soundex e216/p3).

1951. Charles Edward Sherman age 72 died in Garfield Twp Clare Co; married; retired; informant Nellie Sherman of Lake MI Clare Co; parents James Sherman and Celesia Farr; buried in Farwell [Surrey Twp] Cemetery (CLA/DR). 2 Children:

1. Florence C Sherman (Bergey) born 1901 in Farwell MI Clare Co (CLA/BR 1-137; her obit).

1920. Census of Clare MI Clare Co indicated: Florence age 18, roomer; enumerated with Katty Leonard (Soundex e137/p2).

1926. Florence married William Russell Bergey born 1896 Isabella Co, and moved to Saginaw MI in 1918 (his obit).

1965. William Russel Bergey died, a tool grinder at Grey Iron Foundry for 33 years, buried in Roselawn Cemetery (obit, Saginaw News Oct 13 1965 D8).

1978. Florence C Bergey died in Saginaw MI, buried in Roselawn Cemetery (obit, Saginaw News Dec 31 1978 D11).

2. John Clifford Sherman born 1903 in Farewell MI Clare Co (CLA/BR 1-153; obit).

1929. John Clifford Sherman married at MtPleasant MI to Winnifred M King born 1910 (ISA/MR 2-240).

1936. John C worked for Buick in Flint MI Genesee Co (obit).

1966. John C retired from Buick and moved to Gladwin MI Gladwin Co (obit).

1979. John C of Gladwin died at McLaren Hospital Flint MI, wife survives, burial Flint Memorial Park (obit, Flint Journal Dec 5 1979 sDp5c1). 3 Children:

1. Lois Jean Sherman (Tinnin) born 1933, married Melvin Tinnin born 193x, 1979 lived in Clio MI (ISA/BRx 7-76; father's obit).

2. Nelda Sherman (Hunt) born 193x, married Jack Hunt, 1979 lived in Clio MI (father's obit).

3. James Sherman born 193x, wife Sharon Sherman born 193x, 1979 lived in Clio MI (father's obit).

UNCOLLATED (Sherman Given Names):

NAME & EVENT / REFERENCE
Florence E Sherman born Mar 12 1908, resided Martin Clare Co, died Aug 2 1989 Harrisville Midland Co, death certificate 48155. / MI/DRx
Mr Sherman a Civil War veteran lived in Surry Twp Clare Co. / 1890/CSSx sd5ed79
W Sherman born 1839, died 1891 in Harrison MI Clare Co, laborer, parents unknown. / CLA/DR 1-47; MI/DRx 1-18 or 1-193
Willie Sherman owned 80 acres in S 1/2 W 1/2 Sec 29 Grant Twp. / 1906 plat book