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

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

ALBERT SHERMAN

1821. Albert born (MSS v1p120).

1861/62. Albert age 40 from Jackson Co, enlisted in the Civil War at Jackson MI Jackson Co in Co G 1st Inf, hospital stewart, discharged for disabilities (MSS v1p120). No record he was a GAR member (SA/GARx). No record of burial (SA/GRCx).

CHARLES SHERMAN

1867. Charles born in OH.

1920. Census of Jackson MI Jackson Co indicated: Charles age 53, roomer; enumerated with Charles R Chapel (Soundex e67/p9).

CHARLS SHERMAN

1876. Charls born in NY (1900 Soundex).

1900. Census of Jackson MI Jackson Co indicated: Charls age 24, boarder; enumerated with Mortimer McDriffie (Soundex s11).

CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA7 SHERMAN (COOK)

American Lineage: Joseph6, Paul5, Joseph4, Benajamin3, Benjamin2, & Philip1.

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

1819. Charlotte Augusta Sherman (Cook) born in New Baltimore Greene Co NY (SD p415): Father Joseph6 Sherman born 1786 in VT and died 1876 in New Baltimore NY: He was a boatman between New Baltimore and New York City, and was one of the earliest in the "ice" business (DPS p542; FDS 1487, SD p1458).

1846. Miss Charlotte Sherman married A P Cook; lived in Brooklyn MI Jackson Co, member of Jackson Co Pioneers (MPHC v26p261 1894).

1850s. Sherman (probably Walker B Sherman shown below) and Cook were both merchants in Jackson Co (MPHC v18p466 1891).

1884. Charlotte Augusta Sherman, daughter of Capt Jos Sherman and wife of A P Cook, died at Manitou Springs CO, age 64 years; buried in Brooklyn (Highland) Cemetery Columbia Twp Jackson Co MI (tombstone).

1889.Addison Porter Cook, 1817-1889, buried in Brooklyn (Highland) Cemetery (tombstone). 1Child:

1. Zaidee Cecelia8 Cook, 1857-1876, buried in Brooklyn (Highland) Cemetery (tombstone).

DANIEL SHERMAN

1813. Daniel born in NY (1860 Census). (Gen Refs: not in LDS/AF; LDS/IGI).

1854. Census of Tompkins Twp Jackson Co indicated: Daniel (LDS/AISx).

1860. Census of Tompkins Twp Jackson Co indicated: Daniel age 47, farmer; Hannah Sherman age 42, born 1818 in OH; children George, Mary, Cora, William (p33p550/d239/f239). 4 Children:

1. George Sherman born 1843 in MI. 1860 a farm laborer, lived at home (census).

2. Mary Sherman born 1848 in MI.

3. Cora Sherman born 1851 in MI.

4. William Sherman born 1853 in MI.

DANIEL SHERMAN

1894. Daniel born in Greece, parents born in Greece: Naturalized 1910.

1920. Census of Jackson MI Jackson Co indicated: Daniel age 26, waiter in restaurant; Violet Sherman age 19 born 1901 in MI, father born in Spain and mother in IN; both lodgers in a boarding house (e17/p18/s18/d368/f481).

EBENEZER SHERMAN

1814. Ebenezer born in NY (1900 Soundex). (Gen Refs: not in LDS/AF; LDS/IGI)

1845. State census Dexter Twp Washtenaw Co indicated: Ebenezer (WAS/GSNL v10n1p8 Sum 1986).

1850. Census of Dexter Twp Washtenaw Co indicated: Ebenezer age 35, born 1815 in NY, occupation unclear; Harriet Sherman age 26, born 1824 in NY; children Hanna, Mary (p1022/d7/f7; SD p580).

1854. Census of Dexter Twp Washtenaw Co indicated: Ebenezer (LDS/AISx).

1860. Census of Leoni Twp Jackson Co indicated: Ebenezer age 45, farmer; Hannah (uc) age 35, born in NY; children Ellen, Mary (p323/d1954/f1991; nb/7.54).

1880. Census of Summit Twp Jackson Co indicated: E Sherman age 66, born 1814 in NY; Harriet age 56, born 1824 in NY, wife; child Cora (Soundex s12).

1900. Harriet died (JAC/DR B-319, 1886/1901; MI/DRx 11-877). Harriet age 77 died, 1823-1900, buried in MtEvergreen Cemetery Jackson MI (tombstone).

1900. Census of Jackson MI Jackson Co indicated: Ebbe (sic) age 86, father; enumerated with Charles A Sweet (Soundex s14).

1903. Ebenezer died (JAC/DR C-49, 1901/11; not in MI/DRx). Ebenezer age 88 died, 1814-1903, buried in MtEvergreen Cemetery Jackson MI (tombstone). 3 Children:

1. Hannah or Ellen Sherman born 1842 in MI (SD p1028).

2. Mary Sherman born 1848 in MI (SD p1822).

3. Cora Noble Sherman born 1872 in MI.

GEORGE J SHERMAN

1876. George J born in WI. (Gen Refs: not in LDS/AF; LDS/IGI).

1920. Census of Jackson MI Jackson Co indicated: George J age 44; Ida C Sherman age 44 born 1876 in WI; child Dorothy; Annie M Sherman age 69 born 1851 in NY (Soundex e11/p11). 1 Child:

1. Dorothy B Sherman born 1908 in MN.

HARRY SHERMAN

1871. Harry born in OH.

1920. Census of Jackson MI Jackson Co indicated: Harry age 49, lodger; enumerated with Beatrice Buchanan (Soundex e9/p9).(Gen Refs: not in LDS/AF; LDS/IGI).

HENRY SHERMAN

  • Contributor: mc/mh = Mark Hicks, 1000 S Oxford Dr, Englewood FL 34223.

1873. Henry born in MI (1900 Soundex). Born 1873 in Allegan Co MI, father John Sherman and mother May Sherman (LDS/IGI). (Gen Refs: not in LDS/AF).

1900. Census of Pulaski Twp Jackson Co indicated: Henry age 26; Lenora Sherman age 25, born 1874 in MI, child Warren (Soundex s4).

1910. Census of Jackson Co indicated: Henry C age 37; Nora A Sherman age 36, born 1874 in MI; child Warren (Soundex e122/f166).

1920. Census of Jackson Co indicated: Henry age 47l; Norma A age 46; child Warren (Soundex e39/p5).

192x. Henry and Lehorn (sic) Sherman of Pulaski MI Jackson Co, parents of Warren D Sherman (SA/WW1x).

1950. Possible: Henry died (JAC/DR p168).

1951. Possible: Lenora died (JAC/DR p1057). 1 Child:

1. Warren D Sherman born 1894 in MI. Possible: Warren D Sherman born 1894 in Clarendon Twp Calhoun Co (CAL/BR 4-309). 192x Warren D Sherman of Pulaski MI Jackson Co a WW-1 veteran (SA/WW1x).

HOWARD SCHURMAN

1876. Howard born in IN, father born in IN and mother in VA (1910 Census).

1910. Census of Jackson MI Jackson Co indicated: Howard age 34, engineer sewer pipe company, lodger; Nelle Schurman age 29, born 1881 in IN, parents born in IN, married 8 years, 1 child 1 alive, lodger; child Louise R; all enumerated with Nettie (uc) H Bennett age 40 born 1860, widow, no children (e9/p113p114/d100/f110). 1 Child:

1. Louise R Schurman born 1905 in IN.

JANE A SHERMAN

1812. Jane A born in NY (1900 Soundex).

1900. Census of Brooklyn MI Jackson Co indicated: Jane A age 87; child Frank (Soundex s14). 1 Child:

1. Frank Sherman born 1859 in NY. Possible: 1910 Census of Jackson Co indicated: Frank age 58, born 1852 in NY housemaid (sic) enumerated with Thomas W Buch (Soundex e2/f127).

JOHN HENRY SHERMAN

1862. John H born in OH (1910 Soundex). (Gen Refs: not in LDS/AF; LDS/IGI).

1910. Census of Jackson Co indicated: John H age 48; Ella Sherman age 44, born 1866 in PA; children Florence, Celia, Hattie (Soundex e30/f193).

1920. Census of Jackson Co indicated: John H age 57; Ella F Sherman age 52 born 1868 in OH (Soundex e8/p6).

1936. John Henry Sherman died (JAC/DR p238). John Henry age 73 born 1863 buried in Woodland Cemetery Sec 11 Summit Twp Jackson Co (tombstone).

1954. Ella died (JAC/DR p662). Ella died, age 86 born 1868, buried in Woodland Cemetery (tombstone). 3 Children:

1. Florence Sherman born 1888 in OH.

2. Celia Sherman born 1897 in OH.

3. Mattie Sherman born 1900 in OH.

JOHN SHERMAN

1865. John born in MI.

1920. Census of Brooklyn Village Jackson Co indicated: John age 55, lived alone (Soundex e3/p5).

JOSEPH6 SHERMAN

American Lineage: Elisha5, Samuel4, Samuel3, John2, & Samuel1.

Preceding English Lineage: Edmund6E, Edmund5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, & ThomasE1.

1795/96. Joseph born in Wilton NY Saratoga Co. (Gen Ref: NES p253: FDS 4367; SD p1460).

  • Note. Joseph's brother Samuel6 Sherman is in Lenawee Co MI.
  • Contributor: mc/bdb = Barbara Dupuis Boyer, 4192 Avati Dr, San Diego CA 92117 (DGM Winter 1985 p87).
  • Contributor: mc/ahc = Mrs Arthur H Cake, 211 West Vassar, Fresno CA 93705. (DGM Winter 1973 p104).
  • Contributor: mc/pb = Pattie Bacon, 7100 Lower Northfork Rd, Wise River MT 59762-9722, .

1812. Joseph served in the War of 1812, enlisted at Sempronius NY Cayuga Co.

1816. Joseph married to Catherine Brill born 1797 at Northcumberland NY Saratoga Co.

1832/39. Joseph removed to MI (1850 census).

1840. Census of Leon Twn/Twp Jackson Co indicated: Joseph (LDS/AISx p161).

1850. Census of Leoni Twn/Twp Jackson Co indicated: Joseph age 55, farmer; Catherine age 53, born 1797 in NY; children Margaret, Lucy, Caroline, Emma; Alice Tompkins age 4, born 1846 in MI [relationship unknown] (p745/d865/f883).

1854. Census of Leoni Twp Jackson Co indicated: Joseph (LDS/AISx).

1860. Census of Leoni Twp Jackson Co indicated: Joseph, farmer; Catherine and Emma (p340/d2090/f2130).

1862. Joseph died in Lyonett MI Jackson Co.

1878. Catherine applied for a pension while living at Odell IL. She stated that after his discharge they lived in Northcumberland NY, Covington NY, and Lyonett MI.

1879. Catherine was still alive. 7 Children:

1. Hannah7 Sherman (Harris) born 1818 in NY, married Schuyler N Harris born 181x. (SD p1022; mc/pb). (Gen Refs: FDS 4380; SD p1136).

2. Hiram7 Sherman born 1819 in NY.

1843. Hiram and Eliza Sherman witness to marriage of Bradley G Gregory and Mary Young (JAC/MR 1833/70).

1850. Census of Leoni Twp Jackson MI indicated: Hiram age 31, farmer; Eliza Sherman age 28, born 1822 in NY; children Charles, Emiley (p366p731/d949/f766).

1854. Census <check LDS/AISx>.

1900. Census of Blackman Twp Jackson Co indicated: Eliza age 78, born 1921 in NY, parents born in NY, widow, 2 children 1 alive, occupation unclear; child Emiley (e1/s3/p3/d55/f55).

1910. Census of Blackman Twp Jackson Co indicated: Eliza age 88, widow, 2 children 1 alive; child Emily (e1/p8/d179/f180).

1913.Eliza Sherman died, 1927-1913 (sic), buried in Maxon Cemetery Blackman Twp (Leoni Twp is correct] Jackson Co (cemetery records; MI/DRx Jackson/Blackman-9). [see next entry]

1918.Eliza Sherman died, 1821-1918, buried in Maxon Cemetery Sec 20 Leoni Twp Jackson Co (tombstone). 2 Children:

1. Charles8 Sherman born 1844 in MI (SD p383).

2. Emily8 Sherman born 1845 in MI (SD p756; Cemetery record).

1910. Emiley at age 54 she lived with her mother, divorced, occupation unclear (Census).

1920. Census of Jackson Co indicated: Emily age 74, lived alone (Soundex e2/p2).

1934. Emiley died, 1845-1934, buried in Maxon Cemetery in Blackman Twp [Leoni Twp is correct] Jackson Co (cemetery records).

3. Daniel7 Sherman born 1823 in Saratoga Co NY (SD p499).

1843. Daniel married Betsey Luce born 1824 in Sheldon NY (MI LIB Pioneer Records v12 p1107).

1846. Daniel & Betsey Sherman were witnesses to 1846 marriage of Susan Sherman born 1830 of Leoni Twp Jackson Co and Elijah Harris born 1827 (JAC/MR 1833/70).

1850. Census of Jackson MI Jackson Co indicated: Daniel age 29, born 1821 in NY, occupation none; Betsey age 28, born 1822 in NY; children Orthello, Ernest (p684/d434/f446).

1879. They lived in Topeka KS Shawnee Co (SD p499).

xxxx. Daniel Sherman was researched by the Jackson Co Genealogical Society through letter received by mail (JAC/GSNL v13n3p67). 2 Children:

1. Orthello A8 Sherman born 1846 in MI.

1864/6. Orthello A Sherman born 1845 enlisted at Jackson MI in Co F 28th Inf (MSS v28p56).

xxxx. Othello (sic) Sherman was researched by the Jackson Co Genealogical Society through letter received by mail (JAC/GSNL v13n3p67).

2. Ernest J8 Sherman born 1848 in MI. 1864/66 Ernest J Sherman born 1848 enlisted at Marshal MI Calhoun Co in Co F 28th Inf (MSS v28p56).

4. Margaret7 Sherman born 1825 in Saratoga Co NY, 1850 lived with parents (SD p1693).

5. Lucy7 Sherman born 1832 in NY. 1850 Census of Leoni Twp/Twp Jackson Co indicated: Lucy age 19, born in NY; lived with her sister Hannah Sherman (Harris) (p746/d870/f888). Also 1850 lived with her parents (census). (SD p1637).

6. Caroline7 Sherman (Cradit/Crapit) born 1839 in MI, and 1850 lived with her parents (census). 1858 married John H Cradit/Crapit born 1834, witnesses were her parents, she died 1918 (SD p322; DGM v37n2p104 Winter 1973; JAC/MR 1833/70).

7. Emma7 Sherman born 1845 in MI (SD p762).

JOSEPH SHERMAN

1889. Joseph born in OH (1920 Soundex).

192x. Joseph Sherman of Jackson MI Jackson Co a WW-1 veteran (SA/WW1x).

1920. Census of Jackson MI Jackson Co indicated: Joseph age 31, lodger, enumerated with Wm J Hubbell (Soundex e1/13).(Gen Refs: not in LDS/AF; LDS/IGI)

LAWRENCE SHERMAN

1905. Lawrence born in MI, parents born in MI (1910 Census).

1910. Census of Jackson MI Jackson Co indicated: Lawrence age 5, grand-son; enumerated with George J Osborn (e11/p157/d220/f227).

1990. Lawrence J born Jan 25 1905, resided in Mikado Jackson Co, died Jan 27 1990 in Otsego Jackson Co, death certificate 2563 (MI/DRx).

LIZZIE SHERMAN

1860. Lizzie born in Canada, parents born in Ireland (1900 Census).

1900. Census of Jackson MI Jackson Co indicated: Lizzie Panneter [aka Lizzie Sherman] age 40, immigrated 1870, married 34 (uc) years, 3 children 3 alive, children's father born in Canada; children Anna, Mary, James (e18/p54/d416/f485). 3 Children:

1. Anna Sherman born 1877 in MI. 1900 a underwear maker (Census).

2. Mary Sherman born 1880 in MI. 1900 a underwear maker (Census).

3. James E Sherman born 1882 in MI (JAC/BRx 1882/12). 1900 a bicycle maker (Census).

LOREN6 SHERMAN

American Lineage: Elihu5, Edmund4, David3, Edmund2, & Philip1.

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

1794. Loren born in Danby VT. Also spelled "Lowing/Lowring". (Gen Refs: DPS p298/99; FDS 1588; SD p1598).

1812. Loren served from NY as a private in the war of 1812 (1812/VET p686, Ingham Co).

1815. Loren married at Danby VT Rutland Co to Hannah Carr born 1797.

1820/30. Loren lived in Peru NY Clinton Co.

1832. Loren lived in Plattsburg NY Clinton Co.

1840. Census of Tompkins Twn/Twp Jackson Co indicated: Lorin Shearman (sic) family; males age 10-15, 20-30, 40-50, females age 5-10, 15-20, 30-40 (p189).

1844. Loren came to Onondaga Twn/Twp Ingham Co in 1844 (1812/VET, Ingham Co).

1850. Census of Tompkins Twn/Twp Jackson Co indicated: Loren age 55, farmer, Hannah age 53, born 1797 in VT; children Deborah, Cynthia, Eli (p615/d1266/f1266).

1854. Census of Tompkins Twp Jackson Co indicated: Lorin (LDS/AISx).

1860. Census of Tompkins Twp Jackson Co indicated: Lorin Shearman (sic), farmer; Hannah age 65, born 1795 in VT; children Cynthia, Charles (p558/d3291/f290).

1860. Loren died at Tompkins Twp Jackson Co MI. Buried in Onondaga Cemetery Onondaga Twp Ingham Co (1812/VET, Ingham Co). Lowing Sherman died 1860, age 65 yrs, buried in Onondaga Village Cemetery tombstone).

1870. Hannah age 74 lived with son Eli in Leslie Twp Ingham Co (p184/185/d92/f92).

1881.Hannah Sherman died, age 86yrs, buried in Onondaga Village Cemetery (tombstone; MI/DRx 2-45). 8 Children:

1. John7 Sherman born 1820 in Peru NY Clinton Co (SD p1382).

1850. Census of Tompkins Twn/Twp Jackson Co indicated: John age 34, farmer; Sylvia Sherman age 26, born 1824 in NY; child Anson (p615/1267/f1267).

1854. Census of Tompkins Twn/Twp Jackson Co indicated: John (LDS/AISx).

1860. Census of Onondaga Twn/Twp Ingham Co indicated: John age 40, farmer; Sylvia age 40; children La, John, Cynthia (p2129p425/d1761/f1850).

1870. Census of Burns Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: John; Sylvia; children Anson, John, Rosa (p41/d99/f95). <read census, date>

1870. Census of Onondaga Twp Ingham Co indicated: John, landlord; Sylvia, land lady; children Anson, John, Rosa (p242,243/d99/f95).

1880. Census of Onondaga Twp Ingham Co indicated: John; Sylvia, child Carl (p?/d314/f321).

1900. Census of Onondaga Twp Ingham Co indicated: Sherman (sic) Sherman [John Sherman] age 80, widowed; enumerated with his son child John C (e55/s10/p134/d252/f252).

1907. John died in MI (DPS p299; FDS 1361; not in MI/DRx). 6 Children:

1. Anson8 Sherman born 1848 in MI (1850 Census) (SD p190). Possibly the L Anson Sherman who died 1878 (MI/DRx 1-253).

2. La8 Sherman born 1849 (1860 Census) [La and Anson could be same person]

3. John Carr8 Sherman born 1854 or Carr Sherman (SD p329).

1900. Census of Onondaga Twp Ingham Co indicated: John C age 45, farmer, head-of-household; his father lived with him (e55/s10/p134/d252/f252).

1910. Census of Ingham Co indicated: John Carr age 55, lived alone (Soundex e90s64).

4. Carl8 Sherman, born 1856 (1880 Census) [Carl and Carr could be same]

5. Rosa8 Sherman born 1857 (1870 Census).

6. Cynthia8 Sherman born 1859 (1860 Census), died 1861 buried in Onondaga Village Cemetery Ingham Co (tombstone)..

2. Horace7 Sherman born 1823 in Peru NY Clinton Co (SD p1147).

3. Deborah7 Sherman (Swain) born 1825 in Peru NY Clinton Co (SD p544). 1850 Deborah married Elijah Swain born 1821 (JAC/MR 1833/70).

4. Harrison7 Sherman born 1828 in Peru NY Clinton Co (SD p1057). Possible: Marriage Harrison Sherman and Elta Pratt born 183x (CLI/MRx C-121). 1849 Harrison Sherman born 1829, died 1849, brother of Loren (sic), buried in Onondaga Village Cemetery (tombstone).

5. Bentley A7 Sherman born 1830 in Peru NY Clinton Co. Married 1st to Sarah Elmer born 183x, 2nd to Laura M Baldwin born 183x. (DPS p299; FDS 312; SD p266). 5 Children, 2 by 1st wife 3 by 2nd wife):

1. Rockford A8 Sherman born 1857 (SD p2157).

2. Charles A8 Sherman born 1859 (SD p398).

3. Myrtle M8 Sherman born 186x (SD p1912).

4. Minnie8 Sherman born 1868 (SD p1891).

5. William Howard8 Sherman born 1871 (SD p2607).

6. Cynthia7 Sherman (Towers) born 1832 at Plattsburg NY Clinton Co. Married to Mr Towers born 183x. (SD p477)

7. Eli Bromley7 Sherman born 1834 in Plattsburg NY (SD p646). (Gen Refs: DPS p299; FDS 672).

xxxx. Married 1st to Sylvia Rice, born 184x and 2nd to Sarah Jane Carpenter born 1850 in MI, also called Jane Carpenter (Louis's BR).

1860. Census of Tompkins Twp Jackson Co indicated: Eli Shearman, farmer; Elsie Shearman age 25, born 1835 in VT; child Edna (p558/d292/f291; nb/7.55). Lived in Leslie MI Ingham Co.

1870. Census of Leslie Twp Ingham Co indicated: Eli age 35, farmer; children Edna, Della; Hannah Sherman age 74 [mother]; Abijah Martin born 1847 in MI, domestic servant (p184,185/d92/f92).

1880. Census of Leslie Twp Ingham Co indicated: Eli B age 45; Sarah J Sherman age 30; children Della, Ernest (Soundex s23).

1894. Eli B age 59 born in NY shown in Leslie Twp Ingham Co census (SA/CoNB).

xxxx. Eli B died (not in MI/DRx), probate (ING/PR 5260-5-180).

1900. Census of Leslie Twp Ingham Co indicated: Sarah J age 50; children Ernest, Lewis (sic) (Soundex s1).

1910. Census of Ingham Co indicated: Sarah J age 60; lived with son Louis (Soundex e83/f69).

1920. Census of Leslie Twp Ingham Co indicated: Sarah J age 70, father born in England and mother in NY, widow; child Louis and wife (e120/s1/d22/f22). 6 Children:

1. Edna8 Sherman born 1859 in MI (1860 census; SD p599).

2. Della8 Sherman born 1864 in MI (1880 Soundex; SD p549).

3. Arthur8 Sherman born 1876 in Leslie Twp Ingham Co; parents Eli and Sarah Jane Sherman (ING/BR 2-99).

4. Ernest8 Sherman born 1877 in MI (1880 Soundex; SD p781).

5. Blanche8 Sherman born 1878 in Leslie Twp Ingham Co (ING/BR 1-228).

6. Louis Vernon8 Sherman born 1888 in Leslie Twn/Twp Ingham Co (ING/BR 3-219; SD p1606). 1920 Louis V age 32; Lena S Sherman age 38 born 1882 in MI, wife; both lived with his mother (e120/s1/d22/f22).

8. Charles Dawkins7 Sherman born 1840 in IA (1860 Census). No direct statement that this is his son, may be a nephew.

MARTHA SHERMAN

1851. Martha born in Ireland (1880 Soundex).

1880. Census of Rives Twp Jackson Co indicated: Martha age 29; child John (Soundex s19). 1 Child:

1. John T Sherman born 1871 in MI. 1894 John T Sherman age 23 born in MI shown in Onondaga Twp Ingham Co MI census index (SA/CoNB).

NORMAN B SHERMAN, Dr

1838. Norman born in NY (1900 Soundex). (Gen Refs: not in LDS/AF; LDS/IGI).

1850. Possible: Census of Bristol NY Ontario Co indicated: Norman born 1837/40 in NY, ancestry unknown, enumerated with Isaiah Cornall (SD p1966).

1861. Norman B graduated from the College Of Union University in Albny NY, he practiced allopathic medicine (Directory of Deceased American Physician: 1884-1929, American Medical Association, c1993).

1861. Norman B Sherman and Alma Sherman born 184x lived in NY (child Willie's DR).

1892. Dr Norman B Sherman was graduated from Albany Medical College in 1862. He resided at Syracuse, at Midland MI, then traveled extensively until 1884. (Michigan Medical History Vol 2, p345).

1864/65. Norman enlisted in the Civil War at Grand Rapids MI Kent Co in Co C 3rd Inf; deserted at Jan 1865 at Nashville TN (MSS v3p193).

188x. No record Norman was a GAR member (SA/GARx).

1884. Dr Norman B Sherman located in Jackson MI Jackson Co (Michigan Medical History Vol 2, p345).

1885. Norman Sherman of Jackson MI, physician, 310 Ingham (MI Gaz p1004).

1889. Dr Norman B Sherman settled in Waterloo MI Jackson Co, and was health offers (Michigan Medical History Vol 2, p345).

1890. Norman Sherman a Civil War veteran lived in Waterloo Twp Jackson Co (1890/CSSx sd2ed100).

1894. Norman B of Waterloo MI Jackson Co, a Civil War veteran (1894/VET).

1900. Census of Marshall MI Calhoun Co indicated: Norman B age 37 (sic); Jennie E Sherman age 37, born 1863 in NY, wife; child Gladys L; Carrie N Moe age 38, born 1862 in NY, sister-in-law (Soundex s8).

1905. Dec 23rd, Norman B died at Marshall City MI Calhoun Co, age 68/7/28, physician, parents not given (CAL/DR 3-214; not in MI/DRx). Dr Norman B died in Marshall MI, 1838-1905 (tombstone; not in SA/GRCx). Obituary (Journal of American Medical Association 46:58, p1405).

xxxx. Norman Sherman mentioned (Portrait and Biographical Album of Jackson Co). 2 Children:

1. Willie Sherman born 1861 in NY; died Feb 20 1881 at age 20y2m20d, single, farmer (ION/DR A-176; possibly MI/DRx 1-331 or 1-336).

2. Gladys L Sherman born 1895 in MI: Adopted (1910 census).

PARDON COOK6 SHERMAN

American Lineage: Paul5, Joseph4, Benjamin3, Benjamin2, & Philip1.

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

1799. Pardon born Coeymans NY Albany Co. (Gen Ref: DPS p543, SD p2003).

1824. Pardon married in Coeymans NY to Ann Margaret VanDalfsen born 180x.

1836. Pardon C Sherman of Genesee Co NY (previously included Buffalo NY) purchased 240 acres in Sec 20 of ______Twp in Jackson Co (land patent). <check Twp>

xxxx. Pardon settle in Buffalo and was a successful merchant there.

1884.Ann Margaret Sherman died in Buffalo NY.

1890. Pardon died in Buffalo NY. 4 Children:

1. William Minturn7 Sherman born 1825 in Coeymans NY, died single in 1866 (SD p2553).

2. Charlotte Amelia7 Sherman (Watson) born 1827 in Coeymans NY, married 1847 to Stephen VanRensselaer Watson born 182x (SD p415).

3. Pau7 Sherman born 1829 in Coeymans NY, died single in 1868 (SD p2011).

4. Elizabeth7 Sherman born 183x, died single (SD p703).

WALKER B SHERMAN

1823. Walker born in Stepney CT (SD p2473). (Gen Refs: not in DPS, NES, LDS/AF).

FatherLemuel Sherman born 1782/87 in CT and mother Alidia or Lydia Beardsley born 178x, further ancestry not given (SD p1552, LDS/IGI). Born in Catherine NY Schuyler Co (LDS/IGI).

1846. W B Sherman a pioneer resident of Brooklyn MI Jackson Co, was a capitalist, produce dealer, and in the mercantile business (MPHC v4p275).

1850. Census of Napoleon MI Columbia Twp Jackson Co indicated: Walker B age 31, clerk; lived with the Guy Chapman (uc) family (p584p884/d304/f306).

1850s. Sherman was a merchant in Jackson Co MI (MPHC v18p466 1891).

1854. Census of Napoleon MI Jackson Co indicated: Walker B (LDS/AISx).

1856. Walker B Sherman appointed guardian of: Amelia Culver born 1847, daughter; Edwin B Culver born 1848, son; William S Culver born 1850, son; all residents of Napoleon MI Jackson Co (JAC/PR 2-131).