SHERMAN PIONEERS IN MICHIGAN: MACOMB COUNTY 1

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AUGUST SCHUERMAN

1876. August born in MI (1910 Soundex).

1910. Census of MtClemens MI Macomb Co indicated: August age 34; Mary Schuerman age 27, born 1883 in MI (Soundex e72/f107).

CATHERIN SHERMAN

1859. Catherin (sic) born in Ireland (1910 Soundex).

1910. Census of MtClemens MI Macomb Co indicated: Catherin age 51; 1 non-relative (Soundex e72/f54).

ELDA SHERMAN

1893. Elda born in MI (1910 Soundex).

1910. Census of MtClemens MI Macomb Co indicated: Elda age 17, servant; enumerated with Charles McMannels (Soundex e71/f242). (Gen Refs: Not in LDS/AF, LDS/IGI)

EMILY SHERMAN

1837. Emily born in NY (1900 Soundex).

1900. Census of Huron MI Macomb Co indicated: Emily age 63, lived alone (Soundex s15).

HIRAM7 SHERMAN

American Lineage: Levi6, Caleb5, George4, Elkanah3, Edmund2, & Philip1.

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

Parents: Levi Sherman born 1780 and Prudence Deninson born 1786 of NY (NES p342).

Grandparents: Caleb Sherman born 1743 and Mary Waite born 174x (NES p341).

Sister: Mary born 1811 is shown in Lapeer Co (NES p342).

1810. Hiram born in Greenfield NY Saratoga Co, father born in NY and mother in CT (NES p342). Portrait of Hiram and wife on facing p664; members of the Congregational Church of Almont MI Lapeer Co; Hiram was a Justice of the Peace (1880/82 History of Macomb Co, p761). (Gen Ref NES p341,342,417; SD p1135).

1836. Hiram a pioneer, settled in Bruce Twp Macomb Co (MPHC v18p498 1891; nOAK/GSNL v9p40 1986).

1837. Hiram of Macomb Co, purchased 190.89 acres of land in StClair Co and was given a land patent as he was the first buyer of this land from the Federal Government: 160 acres in Sec 20 and 30.89 acres in Sec 30 of Wales Twp StClair Co (land patents).

1844/45. Hiram a Justice of the Peace performed two marriages, both in Bruce (DGM v44n2p75 Winter 1980 & v44n4p120 Summer 1980, from MAC/MR).

1845/50. Hiram of Bruce Twp was elected supervisor of records (MPHC v28p424/5).

1849. Hiram of Macomb Co a J P performed the marriage of Wesly Burt age 23 born 1826 & Aurilla Hill age 21 born 1828 (LAP/GSNL v11n1p2 1993).

1850. Census of Bruce Twp Macomb Co indicated: Hiram age 40, farmer; Prudence Sherman age 64, born 1786 in CT [mother]; Ellen Elliot age 16 born 1834, born 1834 in Canada; Dennis Crowley age 45, born 1805 in Ireland (p731/d116/f122).

1851. Hiram married Mary W Stone (Harris) of Almont MI Lapeer Co, who was born 1812 NY (1880 History of Macomb Co, p761; MAC/MR, in DGM v45p163; DAR records), or Mary H Harris born 1814 (Lapeer Legacy v11i3p51).

1854. Census of Bruce Twp Macomb Co indicated: Hiram (LDS/AISx).

1859. Hiram, shown in Bruce Twp on county wall map at MtClemens Public Library; same bottom 1/2 of Sec 4 as shown below in 1875; the upper 1/2 of Section 4 is a poor copy and is unreadable (Wall Map p3).

1859/60. Hiram of Bruce Twp was elected supervisor of records (MPHC v28p424/5).

1860. Census of Bruce MI Macomb Co indicated Hiram age 50, a farmer; and Mary age 46. Jason Allen age 20, born 1840 in MI, farm laborer; Adelia Allen age 13, born 1847 in MI; and William Donaldson age 23, born 1837 in Canada, farm laborer (p264p697/d1880/1977). 2nd family in dwelling was Hellen Allen age 38, born 1822 in NY; Hanford Allen age 8, born 1852 in MI; and Prudence Marion age 74, born 1786 in MA [mother] (p264p697/d1880/f1978).

1870. Census of Bruce Twp Macomb Co indicated Hiram age 60, farmer; and Mary W age 55. Geo H Glone born 1859 in MI; Edwin R Glone born 1861 in MI; and Prudence Merwin born 1786 in CT [mother]. Chas Winters born 1842 in Prussia, works on farm; Elsie M Downer born 1853 in MI, domestic servant (p328/d347/f352).

1873. Hiram's mother Prudence Sherman, 1786-1873, died in Macomb Co (1880 History of Macomb Co; no MI/DRx).

1875. Hiram owned 214.20 acres in Sec 4 Bruce Twp Macomb Co; the W 1/2 of the E 1/2 and the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 (Atlas Map p18).

1880. Census of Bruce Twp indicated: Hiram age 70, farmer; Mary W Sherman age 65; Edwin R Stone age 19 born 1861, adopted, farm laborer; Euphenia Monteith age 15 born 1865, adopted; and Edith Drum age 16 born 1864, servant (304/d159/f159; nb/9.41).

1884. Hiram died, born Mar 9 1810 died May 10 1884, buried in Goodrich Cemetery Bruce Twp Macomb Co (tombstone; MI/DRx 2-160).

1895. Mary Sherman owned 214.20 acres in Sec 4 Macomb Co; same as 1875 (Atlas p15).

1900. Census of Bruce Twp Macomb Co indicated: Mary age 85, born 1814 in NY; boarded with Sylvester A Stone (Soundex s17).

1907.Mary W Sherman died, Jul 24 1814 - Apr 12 1907, buried in Goodrich Cemetery (tombstone; no MI/DRx).

xxxx. Hiram mentioned (1882 History of Macomb Co, p311,313,314,742,743,761, and 807). Mary his wife, his parents Levi and Prudence, and grandfather Caleb mentioned (p761).

xxxx. Hiram and Mary mentioned (1905 Past and Present Macomb Co, p180,698).

JOHN JACOB9 SHERMAN

American Lineage: John Brill8, Benjamin7, Urial6, Benjamin5, Jabez4, Philip3, John2, & Philip1.

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

1859. John was born in Chicago IL. (Gen Refs: DPS p472; FDS 1404).

1887. John a stockman married 1st in Bay City MI to Nettie Beulah Sherman (SD p1957) daughter of William L Sherman and Felicia Whitney, who was born 1865 (BAY/BR C-18). William L Sherman is shown as an attorney in Bay City MI Bay Co.

1898. John and Nettie were divorced in MtClemens MI in Macomb Co (DPS p472).

1899/1900. John J resided 186 Cass in MtClemens MI (City Directory).

1900. Census of MtClemens MI Macomb Co indicated: John L age 41, born 1859 in IL; John B age 12, born 1888 in IL, son (Soundex s9).

1901. John married 2nd in MtClemens MI to Sadie Ethel Tufnell(Sherman) born 1872.

1910. Census of MtClemens MI Macomb Co indicated: John J age 50; Sadie age 38, born 1872 in MI; children Margaret, Ann (Soundex e70/f311).

19xx. John was director of the Savings Bank in MtClemens MI.

19xx. John J, sketches and photographs of his home on Cass Ave and Lodewyck (Centennial History of MtClemens; 175th Anniversary Book of MtClemens Area, 1973; MtClemens Historical Building Coloring Book, 1976).

1900.Clara Sherman [3rd wife] died, wife of John J, 1/8/1874 - 1/2/1900, buried in lot B-13 Clinton Grove Cemetery Clinton Twp Macomb Co (tombstone; MI/DRx 15-747).

1920. Census of MtClemens MI Macomb Co indicated: John age 60; Sarah[4th wife] age 46 born 1874 in MI; children Margaret, Anne; two servants (Soundex e75/p14).

1935. John J Sherman died, May 18 1859 - Jul 6 1935, buried in lot B-13 Clinton Grove Cemetery (tombstone).

1936.Sarah Ann Sherman [4th wife] died, widow of John J, 10/21/1873 - 1/28/1936, buried in lot B-13 Clinton Grove Cemetery (tombstone). 3 Children (1 by 1st wife and 2 by 2nd wife):

1. John Brill10 Sherman born 1888 in Chicago IL (SD p1434).

2. Margaret Elizabeth10 Sherman born 1903 in MtClemens MI (SD p1701).

3. Harriet Anne10 Sherman born 1908 in MtClemens MI: Called "Ann" (SD p1055).

LYNDA D SHERMAN

1952. Lynda D born in MI (IOS/DR 37-115).

1982. Lynda D died in Plainfield Twp Iosco Co, widow living in Roseville City Macomb Co, parents Robert Fountain and Marion Woods (IOS/DR 37-115).

MARY SHERMAN

1863. Mary Sherman born in MI, parents in NY (1880 Census).

1870. Census of Ray Twp Macomb Co indicated: Mary Sherman age 8 born in MI, lived with Servis and Mary Miller (p35/d167/f171). [Servis is son of Fred and Maria Miller below]

1880. Census of Ray Twp Macomb Co indicated: Mary Sherman age 17, grand-daughter; enumerated with Fred and Maria Miller family (p483/d51/f51; nb/9.41).

1882. Possible: Jackin J Scherman (uc) a farmer from Lenox Twp Macomb Co, born 1857 in Germany, married Feb 14 1882 at Lenox Twp to Maria S Scherman of Ray Twp Macomb Co, born 1863 in MI (MAC/MR F-217).

MARY SHERMAN

1863. Mary born in Germany, parents born in Germany.

1880. Census of Washington Twp Macomb Co indicated: Mary age 17, domestic servant; lived with Cynthia Bailey family (p616/d393/f402).

MINNIE SHERMAN

1860. Minnie born in Germany, parents born in Germany.

1880. Census of Washington Twp Macomb Co indicated: Minnie age 20, domestic servant; enumerated with John K Biggs family (p25p613/d249/f257).

ROBERT A SHERMAN

1884. Robert A born in NC. (Gen Refs: Not in LDS/AF,LDS/IGI).

1920. Census of Macomb Co indicated: Robert A age 36; Jessie Sherman age 33 born 1887 in IA; child Robert (Soundex e69/p20). 1 Child:

1. Robert D Sherman born 1915 in MN.

RUDOLPH SCHIRMAN

1876. Rudolph born in MI (1910 Soundex). (Gen Refs: Not in LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).

1910. Census of Armada MI Macomb Co indicated: Rudolph age 34; Katie Schirman age 30, born 1880 in MI; children Lester, Russell; Nicholas E Westrich age 43 born 1867 and family, brother-in-law; Vern McKellard age 35 born 1875 and family, relationship unknown (Soundex e57/f147). 2Children:

1. Lester Schirman born 1905 in MI.

2. Russell Schirman born 190x in MI.

THEODORE SHERMAN

1890. Theodore born in MI. (Gen Refs: Not in LDS/AF, LDS/IGI).

1920. Census of Macomb Co indicated: Theodore age 30; Nellie Sherman age 29 born 1891 in MI; children Virginia, Glenwood, Donald, LeRoy (Soundex e68/p28). 4 Children:

1. Virginia Sherman born 1911 in MI.

2. Glenwood T Sherman born 1913 in MI. Edna Emma Sherman age 76 born 1915 in Peshtigo WI, died 1991 at Bagley Twp Otsego Co, residence Bagley Twp, attendance clerk in the Public School, married to Glenwood T Sherman, cremated by American Crematory Gaylord MI Otsego Co (OTS/DR 1991).

3. Donald Sherman born 1915 in MI.

4. LeRoy Sherman born 1918 in MI.

UNCOLLATED (Sherman Given Names):

NAME & EVENT / REFERENCE
Alice R Sherman born Apr 20 1935, resided Mitchell Macomb Co, died May 31 1990, Royal Oak Oakland Co, death certificate 36568 / MI/DRx
Anna Sherman, 1887-1957, lot G-177 / Clinton Gove Cemetery Macomb Twp Macomb Co
Augusta Sherman. 1860 Census of Chesterfield MI Macomb Co indicated: Augusta Sherman age 14, born 1846 in Germany; enumerated with Edward Fishpod born 1832 and Elizabeth Fishpod born 1834 / p97p469/d258/f257
Dorothy K Sherman, 1903-1972, lot G-158 / Clinton Gove Cemetery Macomb Twp Macomb Co
Francis W Sherman p99 / 1882 History Of Macomb Co
Harold L Sherman, 1901-1958, lot G-15 / Clinton Gove Cemetery Macomb Twp Macomb Co
Josephine A Sherman born Jan 7 1904, resided Honor Macomb Co, died May 2 1990 Wayland Macomb Co, death certificate 29149 / MI/DRx
Oliver Sherman mentioned, date not given / 1905 Past and Present Macomb Co, p645/46
Orlando W Sherman born 1853 of Romeo MI and Theresa Garlick born 1854 of Romeo MI, were married Sep 4 1877 in the rectory of Christ Church in Detroit MI / DGM v43n2p84 Winter 1979, from church records
Paul G Sherman, 1885-1927, lot G-177 / Clinton Gove Cemetery Macomb Twp Macomb Co
Rowland Sherman, 1907-1936, lot G-177 / Clinton Gove Cemetery Macomb Twp Macomb Co
Some Shermans mentioned, no dates or first names on p246,404,804,912 / 1882 History Of Macomb Co

UNCOLLATED (Allied Surnames):

NAME & EVENT / REFERENCE
Connor, Henry. proprietor of the Sherman House in MtClemens MI Macomb Co in 189 / MPHC v21p490
Fishpod, Edward. 1860 Census of Chesterfield MI Macomb Co indicated: Augusta Sherman age 14, born 1846 in Germany; enumerated with Edward Fishpod born 1832 and Elizabeth Fishpod born 1834 / p97p469/d258/f257
Fishpod, Elizabeth. 1860 Census of Chesterfield MI Macomb Co indicated: Augusta Sherman age 14, born 1846 in Germany; enumerated with Edward Fishpod born 1832 and Elizabeth Fishpod born 1834 / p97p469/d258/f257
Garlick, Theresa. Orlando W Sherman born 1853 of Romeo MI and Theresa Garlick born 1854 of Romeo MI, were married Sep 4 1877 in the rectory of Christ Church in Detroit MI / DGM v43n2p84 Winter 1979, from church records