AARON6 SHERMAN



AARON6 SHERMAN

American Lineage: John5, Bezealeel4, John3, James2, & Rev John1.

Preceding English Lineage: Edmond6E, Edmond5E, Henry4E, Thomas3E, John2E, &Thomas1E.

Contributor: mc/ww = Wilma Walworth, 415 W Corunna Ave, Corunna MI 48817, phone 517-743-6016, E-Mail Wilma4@.

Contributor: mc/tdm = Ted D Merrill, 800 State Line Dr, Chaparral NM 88021, phone 505-824-4203; lots of information on the Merrill family.

1794. Aaron born in Brimfield MA Hampden Co (NES p56; FDS 3070; The Children and Grandchildren of Nathaniel Merrill, by Roger D Joslyn, p19). Aaron shown born 1774 in error, as this reference quotes NES which has 1794 (SD p2). (Gen Refs: SD p1680; not in DPS, LDS/IGI. NEHGR CD-ROM).

xxxx. Aaron married 1st Prudence Thatcher born 180x (mc/ww), also shown as Prudence Thratcher (NES p56) and Prudence Thrasher (SD p2).

1814. Mahala Merrill was born in Moreau NY Saratoga Co, parents Benjamin Merrill and Jemina Potter who are buried in Deerfield Cemetery Livingston Co (mc/ww; mc/tdm).

1828/37. Prudence Sherman died, after last child and before Aaron remarried.

1832. Mahala Merrill (Cantley) married 1st James Cantley born 180x in NY, died 1910 (mc/ww).

1834. Mahala Merrill had removed to MI by this date (SD p1680).

1836/37. Aaron Sherman performed a marriage as Justice of Peace in Brownstone Twp Wayne Co (WAY/MR).

1837. Aaron of Dearborn MI married 2nd at Dearborn MI to Mahala Merrill of Dearborn MI, born 1813 in NY; married by Titus Dort, Justice of the Peace, Wayne Co; no witnesses shown (WAY/MR file 1837; Levi's LIV/DR; mc/ww). An unexplained entry: Aaron was called George Sherman [born 1794] and Mahala called Charlotte Merrill [born 1813] in son George's 1925 death record.

1848. Feb 4th, Aaron Sherman died (mc/tdm).

1848. Aug 19th, Mahala filed probate; Aaron died intestate at Dearborn Twp (obsolete) Wayne Co; Mahala appoint administrator of his estate; John B Wallace a creditor; beneficiaries were Mahala, Minerva Avery of Lenawee Co, Elliott, Sally Coon of Oakland Co, Derius (sic), Charles, Eliza, Levi, Horace and George (WAY/PR v2no1507).

1849. May 21st, Mahala petitioned for deed, value of $400; beneficiaries were Mahala, Charles, Eliza, Levi, Horace (WAY/PR v2no1613).

1849. Aug 20th, Mahala appointed guardian of Charles, Eliza, Levi, Horace and George (WAY/PR v2no1613).

1849. Jan 4th, Mahala Sherman age 36 of Dearborn Twp Wayne Co married 3rd Joseph E Williams age 36 of Redford MI Wayne Co; married by J B Wallace JP, no witnesses given (WAY/MR file 1849). In 1995 the living family of Mahala believes this marriage is of a different Mahala (mc/ww; mc/tdm). The complier believes it is the correct Mahala, as no other Mahala Sherman of this age has been found anywhere in Michigan, and the elements of name, age, and residence are correct. .

1850. Census of Dearborn Twp (obsolete) Wayne Co indicated: Mahala age 37, born 1813 in NY, no occupation given; children James, Charles, Eliza, Levi, Horace, George; Asa G John age 31 born 1819, farmer (p279p595/d88/f89).

1855. Jan 25th, Mahaba (sic) Sherman married 4th James Parks born 1815; both age 40 and of Dearborn Twp Wayne Co; married by Squire Trumbull, J P; witnesses Katharine Wanamaker and Alvira Crane, both of Greenfield (WAY/MR file 1855). In 1995 the living family of Mahala believes this marriage is of a different Mahala (mc/ww; mc/tdm). The complier believes it is the correct Mahala, as no other Mahala Sherman of this age has been found anywhere in Michigan, and the elements of name, age, and residence are correct. .

1860. Census of Vienna Twp Genesee Co indicated: Mahala age 45 (uc), housekeeper; lived with the Myron Miller family who had 4 children and no wife (p124p517/d1016/f1010; nb/9.14). .

1868. Mahala married 5th at Saginaw MI Saginaw Co to Alexander White born 1808 (mc/ww).

1870. Census of Clio MI Vienna Twp Genesee Co indicated Mahala lived there (mm/ww).

1875. Mahala died (mc/tdm). 11 Children:

1. Minerva C Sherman (Avery) born 1812.

1830. Minerva married at Palmyra MI Wayne Co NY to Erastus Avery born 1813 (SD p1888; mc/tdm; The Groton Avery Clan, Elroy McKendrell Avery and Catherine Hitchcock (Tilden) Avery, Cleveland OH, 1912).

1848. Minerva lived in Lenawee Co (Aaron's probate).

1850. Erastus Avery died (mc/tdm).

1892. Minerva Sherman Avery died, 1812-1892, buried in Fairfield Village Cemetery Fairfield Twp Lenawee Co (tombstone).

2. Elliott T Sherman born 1820 (tombstone), born 1814 in NY (1850 Census; SD p735). (Gen Ref: SD p735).

1848. Elliot mentioned in father's probate (Aaron's probate).

1850. Census of Fairfield MI Lenawee Co indicated: Elliot age 36, farmer: Sarah M age 35, born 1816 in NY; children Sarah, Mary, Darius E (uc) (p314/d1106/f1106).

1854. Elliot, Fairfield (LDS/AIS).

1870. Census of Adams Twp Hillsdale Co indicated: Elliot age 55, farmer born in NY; Sarah M age 55, born in NY; Matilda M age 24 born in MI (p172/d159/f160).

1881. Sara Maria Sherman died, 1816-1881, buried in Northlawn (North Adams) Cemetery Adams Twp Hillsdale Co (tombstone; possible MI/DRx 1-331).

1881. Mrs Elliott Sherman of Adams Twp Hillsdale Co was reported deceased at the Jun 21 1991 Annual meeting of the Hillsdale County Pioneers (MPHC v4p249).

1882. Elliot Sherman died at age 60, born 1822; resident Adams [Twp Hillsdale Co] for 30 years (obit, LGSR; no MI/DRx); Elliott T Sherman, 1820-1882, buried in Northlawn (North Adams) Cemetery (tombstone). 5 Children:

1. Sarah M Sherman (Webster) born 1844 in MI (SD p2295). Possible: Sarah married H S Webster born 184x of Adrian MI Lenawee Co (LEN/MR E-2; LGSR).

2. Mary Matilda Sherman (Wyman) born 1846 in MI (SD p1817). Matilda M Sherman (Wyman) born 1846, daughter of Elliott Sherman & Maria Sherman, married 1872 to Willard Wyman born 1844, Matilda died 1888 (Hillsdale Co MI Records, Wyman Family, by Hamby, 1943).

3. Darius E Sherman born 1847 in MI (SD p510). 1860 Darius died, age 13, buried in Northlawn (aka North Adams) Cemetery Adams Twp Hillsdale Co (grave record; tombstone; HIL/DR).

4. Possible: Alwilda Sherman (Allen) born 1861 (tombstone). 1887 Alwilda married (LEN/MR E-31); 1888 Alwilda married George W Allen (obit, LGSR). Alwilda died 1890, age 29 years, wife of George W Allen born 186x and also the daughter of S and E K Sherman [Sarah and Elliot], buried in Weston Village Cemetery Fairfield Twp Lenawee Co (tombstone; obit; LGSR).

5. Possible: Ida A Sherman born 1863, daughter of S and E K Sherman [Sarah and Elliot], died 1863 at age 8 months, buried in Weston Village Cemetery (tombstone).

3. Sarah Sherman (Coon) born 182x, also called Sally Sherman.

1848. Sally lived in Oakland Co (Aaron's probate).

xxxx. Sarah married Joseph Coon born 1814 (mc/tdm).

1850. Census of Dearborn Twp Wayne Co indicated Joseph and Sally Coon (p566/d99/f100).

xxxx. Sarah Coon died in Dearborn MI Wayne Co (mc/tdm).

1858. Possible: Joseph Coon married Hellen Sherman born 1835, both of Dearborn Twp Wayne Co (WAY/MR). Hellen was former wife of Sarah/Sally's brother Darius.

1904. Joseph Coon died (mc/tdm).

4. Maranda P Sherman (Sprague) born 182x. 1842 she married Alonza Sprague of Farmington (WAY/MR 1818-xxxx v9p133; mc/tdm). 1848 She lived in Oakland Co (Aaron's probate).

5. Darius Sherman born 1828 in NY (SD p510; Aaron's Probate).

1850. Census of Dearborn Twp Wayne Co indicated Darius lived with Joseph and Sally Coon (p566/d99/f100).

1851. Darius age 23 married at Dearborn MI to Ellen Lampman age 16 born 1835, both of Dearborn MI; married by J B Wallace, Justice of the Peace; witnesses Ellen Lampman and Sylvester Bucklin both of Dearborn MI (WAY/MR file 1851).

1854. Darius Sherman Dearborn Twp Wayne Co (LDS/AISx).

1858. Hellen Sherman born 1835 married Joseph Coon, both of Dearborn Twp Wayne Co (WAY/MR).

6. James Sherman born 1834/35 in MI, 1850 James age 15 a farmer lived with his mother (Census; SD p1254). Possibly the James W Sherman born 1832, of Adrian MI Lenawee Co who died in the Civil War (MMsv26p67). No record James belonged to the GAR (SA/GARx). No burial record found (SA/GRCx).

7. Charles A Sherman born Nov 15 1837 in Dearborn Twp Wayne Co (mc/ww). Brothers Horace, Lee and George (NES p434; SD p376; SHI/DR). (Gen Ref: NES p434; SD p376; mm/ww).

1850. Charles age 12 a farmer lived with his mother (Census).

1858. Charles removed to Saginaw Co (obit).

1860. Census of Spaulding Twp Saginaw Co indicated: Charles Sherman born 1838 in MI, a laborer; enumerated with Ezell Merrill a carpenter born 1803 in NY and Patience Sherman born 1809 in VT (p176p734/d1348d1848/f1307; nb/9.40). [Ezell Merrill is brother of Charles's mother Mahala]

1861/64. Charles age 23 born 1838 enlisted in the Civil War at E Saginaw MI Saginaw Co in company D 16th Inf; Corporal; wounded 1862 (MSS v16p145).

1864. C Sherman discharged from the 16th Inf (1881 History of Saginaw Co p358).

1865. Jul 3rd, Charles H (sic) of E Saginaw MI, married at East Saginaw MI to Mary Hutton born 1843 in England, witness Levi Sherman; parents William Hutton and Mary Hutton (Marriage Records Saginaw Co 1835-1867; Gene Pool).

1870. Census of 3rd Ward East Saginaw MI Saginaw Co indicated: Charles age 30, constable; Mary age 26; children May, Eliza (p186/d401/f427).

1871/73/74. Charles A of E Saginaw a building mover (Saginaw Directories).

1876/80. Charles A of E Saginaw a carpenter (Saginaw Directories).

1880. Census of East Saginaw MI indicated: Charles age 42; Mary age 36, born 1844 in England; children Elizabeth, Eliza, Thomas, Charles (Soundex s33).

1881/86. Charles A of E Saginaw a carpenter (Saginaw Directories).

180x. Charles was a member of the Morgan L Gage GAR Post #375 established 1887 in South Saginaw MI Saginaw Co, disbanded 1903 (GAR/P).

1890. Removed from Saginaw to Owosso (obit).

1890. Charles a Civil War veteran lived in New Haven Twp Shiawassee Co (1890/CSSx sd3ed97).

1893. Charles and family removed to Owosso MI Shiawassee Co (obit).

1894. Charles of Owosso MI Shiawassee Co a Civil War veteran (1894/CSS).

1900. Census of Owosso MI Shiawassee Co indicated: Charles age 63; Mary age 53 born 1837; child Maude (Soundex s6).

1910. Census of Owosso MI Shiawassee Co indicated: Charles age 73, father-in-law; Mary age 67, mother-in-law; both enumerated with son-in-law Fred Fletcher (Soundex e92/f131).

1910/15. Last know residence was Owosso MI Shiawassee Co (MSS v16p145).

1914. Oct 25th, Charles Sherman died at Owosso MI, he was a carpenter, member of the GAR Quackenbush Post, buried in Oak Grove (Dewey) Cemetery Sec 17 Owosso Twp Shiawassee Co (SHI/DR; MI/DRx Shiwassee/Owosso-129; obit, Owosso Weekly Argus/Evening Argus Oct 26 1914; Gene Pool). Charles Sherman, a Civil War veteran, company D 15th MI Inf, buried in Shiawassee Co (SA/GRCx). Charles Sherman (born 1838) Co D 16 MI Inf died Oct 25 1914, buried in Oakgrove Cemetery Shiawassee Co (SHI/GSNL v14n2p17 Dec 1984). Charles A Sherman of Owosso, Civil War veteran, 77, who was born in Wayne Co, and who lived in Saginaw many years before coming to Owosso 24 years ago, is dead at this (sic) home here. He leaves a widow and five grown children (Muskegon Chronicle Oct 28 1914, from Family Tree Talk v25n3p67 Sep 1998).

1915. Mary made a pension affidavit for her widow's pension based on her husband's Civil War service, Claim #1,036,987 (affidavit).

1920. Census of Owosso MI Shiawassee Co indicated: Marie (sic) age 76 born 1844 in England, mother-in-law; enumerated with Fred D Fletcher (Soundex 246/p9).

1927. Mary Sherman died at Owosso MI, buried in Oak Grove Cemetery (mc/ww; mc/tdm). 5 Children:

1. Elizabeth Libby Sherman (McCredy) born Jun 4 1866 in Saginaw MI (SD p1583; Gene Pool). Called Mary Sherman in 1870 census. 1889 Libbie Sherman married Mortimer McCreedy born 1867 (Owosso Weekly Press Nov 18 1889). 1914 Mrs M McCreedy lived in Saskatchenwan Canada (father's obit).

2. Eliza Betty Sherman (Kerns) born Mar 10 1868 in Saginaw MI (SD p283; Gene Pool). 1914 Mrs E J Kern lived in Alpena MI (father's obit).

3. Thomas Levi Sherman born May 18 1870 in Saginaw MI Saginaw Co (mm/ww; Gene Pool). (Gen Ref: NES p441,462; SD p2445).

1892. Thomas married Ella Betsey Scott born 1877 (1910 Census; NES p462; Owosso Weekly Press Dec 28 1892; Gene Pool).

1900. Census of Owosso MI Shiawassee Co indicated: Thomas L age 30; Ella B age 24; children George; James W Scott age 18 born 1882, brother-in-law (Soundex s5).

1910. Census of Owosso MI Shiawassee Co indicated: Thomas L age 39, manager of a hack barn; Ella B age 23, born 1877 in MI, 3 children 3 alive; children George, Blanch (p3/d302/f318: nb/8.56).

1914. Thomas lived in Owosso (father's obit).

1916. Jun 30th, Thomas Sherman died at Owosso MI (mm/ww; Gene Pool).

1930. Ella Sherman died (mm/ww). 3 Children:

1. George Otis Sherman born Sep 30 1893 in Owosso Shiawassee Co ( Gene Pool).

1912. George Sherman & Pauline Smith graduated from Owosso High School (SHI/GSNL v15n4p8 Jun 1986).

1916. Feb 3rd, George married in Morrice MI Shiawassee Co to Pauline Marguerite Smith born 1894 ( Gene Pool).

1920. Census of Owosso MI Shiawassee Co indicated: George O age 26; Pauline M age 25; children Dorothy, Marguerite; Eunice C Smith born 1840 in MI (Soundex e238/p6).

1963. Mar 26th, George O Sherman died, 1893-1963, buried in Howard Cemetery Bennington Twp Shiawassee Co (FGQ v8p17; NESp441; SD p973; Gene Pool).

xxxx. Pauline Sherman died, 1894-blank, buried in Howard Cemetery Bennington Twp Shiawassee Co (FGQ, v8p1). 4 Children:

1. Dorothy I Sherman (DeKleine) born 1917 in MI. Married Herbert DeKleine born 192x (SD p565).

2. Marguerite B Sherman (Scott) born 1919 in MI. Married William Scott born 192x (SD p1703).

3. Thomas George Sherman born 193x SD p2448). 1 Child:

1. William Sherman born 196x.

4. Robert James Sherman born 193x SD p2152).

2. Blanche Irene Sherman (Lee) born Apr 4 1901 in Owosso MI Shiawassee Co ( Gene Pool).

1920. On Wednesday evening Miss Myron Fletcher was hostess to 14 guest at her home on State St at a dinner party given in honor of Miss Blanche Sherman, who is soon to become the bride of George Lee. The evening was very delightfully spent in a social way. Miss Sherman was presented with several lovely pieces of table silver (Owosso Argus, 1920).

1920. Saturday afternoon in the primary rooms of the Baptist Church, the teachers, officers and scholars of the primary department gave a shower in honor of Miss Blanche Sherman, whose marriage to Mr George Lee will occur in the near future. Miss Sherman was presented with an express wagon full of good wishes. Wash cloths, tea towels, guest towels and bath towels, boudior caps, china and cut-glass. (Owosso Argus, 1920).

1920. May 18th, on Sunday afternoon at one o'clock at the home of Mr & Mrs Earl Wood on Adams St occurred the marriage of George W Lee Jr and Blanche Irene Sherman. Only the immediate families were present. They were attended by Charles A Meier and Myrtle M Fletcher, a cousin of the bride. The newly weds will be at home at 619 N Hickory St. (Owosso Argus, 1920; SD p289; Gene Pool)

1973. Dec 12th, Blanche Lee died at StJohns MI Clinton Co ( Gene Pool).

3. Charles Sherman born 1903 and died 1903 (SD 411).

4. Unnamed Sherman born 190x, little daughter (sic) of Mr & Mrs Thomas Sherman of N Shaw St died this morning (Owosso Weekly Argus/Evening Argus Oct 1 1903; possibly MI/DRx 35-544).

4. Charles Albert Sherman born Jan 7 1878 in Saginaw MI (his MR; tombstone; Gene Pool). Charles born in MI, parents born in England (1910 Census) or father in MI and mother in England (1900 Census). (SD p397)

1889/1900. Charles not shown (Alpena Directory).

1900. Census of Alpena City Alpena Co indicated: Charles, single, stone mason, boards at 116 Washington St (p21/d43/f45; Soundex s7; nb/11.4).

1901/02. Charles, mason boards at 1105 S 11th St (Alpena Directory).

1908. Charles, fireman Hose Co No 1, rooms same place (Alpena Directory).

1908. Charles married to Ellen E Brent born 1876, his 1st and her 2nd marriage (1910 Census).

1909. Charles Albert age 35 of Alpena MI, a stage manager, was married in Alpena MI to Ellen Everett Cook (Burf or Bunt) age 32 born 1877. Both lived in Alpena MI; both born in Saginaw MI; his parents Charles A Sherman and Mary Hutton; 1st marriage for him and 2nd marriage for her (ALP/MR B-235; Gene Pool).

1910. Charles, wife Ellen, fireman, resided 535 W River (Alpena Directory).

1910. Census of 535 W River 3rd Ward Alpena City Alpena Co indicated: Charles age 36, store manager of Alpena House; Ellen E age 35, born 1877 in MI, 2 children 1 alive, washerwomen for private families; child Grace (p47/d207/f230; nb/7.65).

1914. Charles lived in Alpena MI (father's obit).

1914/16. Charles, wife Ellen, janitor, resided 535 W River (Alpena Directory).

1920. Charles, Ellen E wife, R R messenger, resided 535 W River (Alpena Directory).

1920. Census of Alpena MI Alpena Co indicated: Charles age 47; Ellen age 40 (Soundex e11/p5).

1922. Charles, Ellen E wife, resided 535 W River (Alpena Directory).

1924/39. Charles not listed (Alpena Directory).

1941. Charles, Ellen E wife, was a householder at 210 North (Alpena Directory).

1944. Charles, Ellen E wife, was a householder at 210 North (Alpena Directory).

1946. Charles, Ellen E wife, was a householder at 210 North (Alpena Directory).

1947. Mar, Ellen Brent Sherman died, 1876-1947, buried in Oak Grove Cemetery Bridgeport MI Saginaw Co (tombstone).

1947. Sep, Charles A Sherman died, 1878-1947, buried in Oak Grove Cemetery Bridgeport MI Saginaw Co (tombstone). 2 Children:

1. Grace J Sherman born 1899 in MI [apparently from Ellen's 1st marriage].

2. Unnamed Sherman born 190x (1910 Census).

5. Maude/Maudie May Sherman (Fletcher) born Sep 16 1884 in MI (SD p1855 [1858 date of birth in error]).

1902. Maude graduated from Owosso High School (SHI/GSNL v15n3p25 Mar 1986)

1902. Maude married Fred Fletcher born 188x (Owosso Weekly Press Sep 30 1902). 1910. See Census above under Maude's parents.

1914. Mrs F Fletcher lived in Owosso MI (father's obit).

1920. See Census above under Maude's parents.

1966. Maude died ( Gene Pool). 2 Children.

8. Eliza "Ella" Sherman (Ellis) was born 1841 in MI; called Elvira Sherman (SD p746). Eliza Ella Sherman born 1842 at Dearborn MI Wayne Co; married Minnie Ellis; she died 1914 ( Gene Pool). Eliza born 1840, of Tuscola Twp [now Cohoctah Twp) Livingston Co, married 1856 to Mason Ellis born 1831 (LIV/MR 2-174); some called him Minnie Ellis (mc/tdm). 1902 Mr Ellis died 1902 (mc/tdm). 1914 Mrs Eliza Ellis, lived in Kansas City MO (mc/tdm).

9. Levi "Lee" A Sherman born 1844 in Dearborn MI Wayne Co (son Levi's LIV/DR; SD p1574; mc/tdm). Levi A Sherman born 1843 in Vermont NY [Vermon in Oneida Co NY] (mc/ww). Also called Levi George Sherman born 1843 (mc/tdm; Gene Pool).

1860. Census of .

1865. Levi witness to brother Charles' marriage.

1868. Dec 31st, Levi married at Howell MI Livingston Co to Mary Marble born 1853, her parents Ira O Marble born 183x and Mary Howe born 1832 (LIV/MR 3a-13).

1870. Census of Fenton MI Genesee Co indicated: Levi age 27 a laborer; Mary age 18 (p98/d422/f804).

1900. Census of Deerfield Twp Livingston Co indicated Levi age 57, born 1843 in MI; Mary age 47, born 1853 in MI; child Mary (Soundex s5).

1910. Census of Livingston Co indicated: Levi age 65, born 1845 in MI; Mary age 57; child Mary; Mary Marble age 78 born 1832, mother-in-law (Soundex e100/f89).

1913. Apr 27th, Levi A Sherman age 69 died at Deerfield Twp, married, survived by wife 2 sons and 2 daughters, buried in Deerfield Cemetery Deerfield Center (Sharp), in Sec 21 Deerfield Twp Livingston Co]. (LIV/DR 2-205; no MI/DRx; obit, a Livingston Co Newspaper; Gene Pool).

1920. Census of Deerfield Twp Livingston Co indicated: Mary Sherman age 68 born 1852 in MI, father born in ME and mother in NY, widow, lived alone in rented house (e142/p126/s9/d126/d131).

1925. Mary Sherman age 73 died, widow (LIV/DR 2-361) buried in Deerfield Cemetery Deerfield Center (Sharp) (mc/ww). 5 Children:

1. Aaron G Sherman born 1871 (LIV/BR 1-114). Aaron Sherman born 1870 at Saginaw MI Saginaw Co; died Nov 20 1874 ( Gene Pool). Aaron died Nov 28 1874 in Saginaw Co (MI/DRx 3-81; mc/ww).

2. Park O Sherman born Sep 3 1875 born Saginaw MI Saginaw Co (his LIV/DR; Gene Pool).

1900. Census of Argentine Twp Genesee Co indicated: Park age 24, servant, enumerated with Mortimore Rider (Soundex s7).

1910. Mar 17th, Park age 33 an engineer married at MtPleasant Isabella Co to Laura A Meyers born 1885 (ISA/MR 2-310; Gene Pool).

1920. Census of Deerfield Twp Livingston Co indicated: Park age 44, farmer; Laura age 31 born 1889 in Switzerland, father born in Switzerland and mother in OH, naturalized; children Harry, Marian R (e142/p126/s9/d125/f130).

1945. Park lived in Howell MI (Levi's obit).

1948. Jun 25th, Park O Sherman died in Deerfield Twp Livingston Co, married, was a dredge engineer and farmer, resident Deerfield Twp; informant Harry Sherman of Howell MI; buried in Deerfield Center (Sharp) Cemetery Oak Grove MI Livingston Co (LIV/DR 18-324; obit, a Livingston Co newspaper Jun 30 1948; Gene Pool).

1965. Laura Sherman died (mc/ww). 2 Children:

1. Harry Sherman born 1915 in MI. 1848 Harry lived in Howell MI (father's obit). Harry died 1969 (mc/ww).

2. Marion Ruth Sherman (Switzer) born 1916 in Deerfield Twp Livingston Co (LIV/BR 4-188). Called Ruth Sherman . 1948 she lived in Flint MI (father's obit).

3. Margaret Sherman born 24 Jan 1878 in Deefield Twp Livingston Co ( Gene Pool).

1895. Margaret married, name unknown ( Gene Pool), see child 6 below.

1933. Oct 23rd, Margaret died Fowlerville MI Livingston Co ( Gene Pool).

4. Levi George Sherman born 1880 in Shiawassee Co (LIV/DR). Wife nee Mildred Hetchler born 1882 (Francis's LIV/MR).

1920. Census of Osceola Twp Livingston Co indicated: Millie age 38 born 1882 in MI, parents born in MI, daughter; Thelma granddaughter, Wellington grandson; enumerated with David Hetcheler born 1875 in MI (e153/p245/s1/d6/f6).

1920. Levi a carpenter lived in Lansing MI Ingham Co, wife Millie lived in Howell MI (Francis's BR).

1947. Levi who lived in East Lansing MI Ingham Co for 25 years, died at Howell MI, wife Mildred born 1882; informant son Francis of Lansing MI; buried in Deerfield Cemetery Howell MI (LIV/DR 15-273). 3 Children:

1. Thelma Sherman born 1903 in MI. 1920 Census at age 17 she lived with her grandfather David Hetcheler. Possibly the daughter and son-in-law names Mr & Mrs Claude Hamel, that Levi George was visiting in Howell MI when he died (father's obit).

2. Wellington [female] Sherman (Merrill) born 1907 in MI. 1920 Census at age 13 she lived with his grandfather David Hetcheler. 1945 Mrs Wellington Merrill lived in Fenton MI Genesee Co (father's obit).

3. Francis L Sherman born 1920 in Oceola Twp Livingston Co (LIV/BR 4-288).

1947. Francis married at Howell MI to Anne M Betts born Apr 3 1927 in Babgor ME (LIV/MR 12-224; her obit).

1945. Francis lived in E Lansing MI (father's obit).

1984. Oct 6th, Anne M Sherman died in Bangor ME (Saginaw, News Oct 8 1984 E7).

1990. Jan 17th, Francis L Sherman, resident Saugatuck Saginaw Co, died in Saugatuck Saginaw Co (MI/DRx certificate 5093). E7).

5. Mary E Sherman (Taft) born 1891 in Deerfield Twp Livingston Co. 1911 Mary E a teacher married at Howell MI to Clinton J Taft born 1890 (LIV/MR 4-275).

6. Daughter, name and age unknown (father's obit). Possibly the Mrs Claude Smith of Union City MI in Calhoun/Branch Co (father's obit).

10. Horace Sherman born Dec 15 1844 in Dearborn Twp [now obsolete] Wayne Co, parents born in NY (1900 Census; SD p1148; LDS/AF; Gene Pool). Shown as James Sherman in daughter's Mahalla's BR).

1850. Elizabeth born in England, parents born in England: Immigrated 1856.

1864/65. Horace born age 19 born 1845, enlisted in the Civil War at Jackson MI Jackson Co in Company E 9th Inf (MSS v9p131). Horace had black eyes, brown hair, light complexion, and was 5 feet 8 inches tall (Enlistment Papers).

1866. Horace Sherman, laborer, E Saginaw (directory).

1869. Horace age 24 a carpenter from East Saginaw MI Saginaw Co, married at Lake Twp Huron Co, to Elizabeth Headley/Hedley/Hadley from Lake Twp born 1850 in England, parents William Hedley/Hadley and Jane Hogg (HUR/MR 1-8; LDS/AF; mc/tdm; Gene Pool).

1870. Census of 3rd Ward East Saginaw MI Saginaw Co indicated: Horace age 26, carpenter; Elizabeth age 20; children Mahala; George Sherman [brother] age 22 born 1848 in MI, laborer (p182/d400/426).

1870. Apr 30th, Horace Sherman of Saginaw Co MI purchased 80 acres of homestead land.

1870. Horace Sherman of Ogemaw Co purchased 160 acres in Sec 2 of West Branch Twp West Branch Co (OGE/LR).

1883. Horace removed to a farm in Hazelton Twp Shiawassee Co, later removed to farm in Venice Twp Shiawassee Co, later moved to Vernon Village Shiawassee Co, and 1907 purchased home in Durand MI Shiawassee Co (obit).

188x. Horace was a member of the H F Wallace GAR Post #160 established 1883 in Corunna MI Shiawassee Co, disbanded 1937 (GAR/P).

1890. Horace Sherman a Civil War veteran lived in Hazelton Twp Shiawassee Co (1890/CSSx sd3ed95).

1894. Horace of Hazelton Twp Shiawassee Co a Civil War veteran (1894/VET).

190x. Horace was a member of the H P Niles GAR Post #438 established 1897 in New Lathrop MI Shiawassee Co, disbanded 1914 (GAR/P).

1900. Census of Hazelton Twp Shiawassee Co indicated: Horace, farmer; Elizabeth born 1850, married 31 years, 6 children 4 alive; children William, Addie (p97/d146/f149; nb/7.41).

1908. Sep 27th, Horace Sherman of Durand MI Shiawassee Co died at Durand. He was a carpenter for about 40 years, wife and 4 children survived, two children preceded him in death, buried in the Greenwood Cemetery in Vernon MI Vernon Twp Shiawassee Co, GAR marker in cemetery (MI/DRx 42-393; obit, Durand Express Sep 17 1908 p1c4; tombstone). Died at Vernon MI ( Gene Pool). No burial record found (SA/GRCx).

1921. Elizabeth Sherman died in Corunna MI Shiawassee Co, 1850-1921 (mc/tdm; obit, The Owosso Argus Press Apr 11 1921 p8c2 & p10c2; obit, Flint Journal Apr 12 1921 p1c3; tombstone). 9 Children:

1. Mahalla Sherman born Oct 27 1869 in E Saginaw MI Saginaw Co, parents James & Elizabeth Sherman of E Saginaw MI, both born in America, he was a carpenter (SAG/BR A-147): [could be a different family]. Mahala age 8/12 shown with parents in 1870 census.

2. Jennie/ Jenne Sherman born 1869 ( Gene Pool). Died at age 10 years (mc/ww; no MI/DRx), or died 1908 ( Gene Pool)..

3. Henry Sherman born 1871, drowned at Campbell's Corner (5 mi E of West Branch Ogemaw Co) at age 4 years (mc/ww; LDS/AF; father's obit.

4. Mae Mahala Sherman (Dice) (Gilbert) born 1873 in Lafayette Co MO (mc/ww).

xxxx. Married 1st to Fred Dice born 187x: Divorced (mc/ww).

1898. Mae married 2nd at Corunna MI to Frederick Fred Gilbert born 1876, parents James & Mary Gilbert (mc/ww; Gene Pool).

1908. Mrs Fred Gilbert lived in Corunna (father's obit).

1920. Mrs Fred Gilbert of Corunna, has been called to Grand Ledge by the illness of her daughter (Owosso Argus, 1920).

1920. Fred Gilbert of this city, an employee of the body plant, had his thumb of his left hand cut off a few days ago, while at work on a saw. (Owosso Argus, 1920).

1959. Frederick Gilbert died at Corunna MI, he was a coal miner, a RR man, a painter and roofer, buried in Pine Tree Cemetery Corunna MI (mc/ww; obit & 55th Anniversary).

1962. Mae Gilbert died at Corunna MI, buried in Pine Tree Cemetery (mc/ww; obit). 6 children, by 1st marriage and 5 by 2nd marriage (mc/ww):

1. Jean Dice (Harris) born 190x, husband went to WW-1, never returned and they never knew what happened to him (mc/ww).

2. Gertrude Gilbert (Bouck) born 1900, married 1916 to Howell Bouck born 190x, Gertrude died at Grand Ledge MI in 1973 (mc/ww).

3. Horace Gilbert born 1902 at Corunna MI (mc/ww; obit).

1920. Divorce suit started by Horace Gilbert of Corunna against Gladys Gilbert born 190x, charge of cruelty (Owosso Argus, 1920).

1921. Hoarce married to Addie VanLuven born 191x; 1963 Horace died at Owosso MI, a fine-finishing carpenter, buried in Pine Tree Cemetery Corunna MI; 4 sons and one daughter (mc/ww; obit).

4. Floyd Gilbert born 1904 at Lennon MI; single; WW-2 veteran; 1979 died at Owosso MI, buried in Pine Tree Cemetery Corunna MI (mc/ww; obit).

5. Cora D Gilbert (Nolph) born 1906 in New Haven Twp Shiawassee Co MI; 1936 married at Corunna MI to Burlin J Nolph born 190x; 1977 Cora died at Corunna MI, buried in Pine Tree Cemetery Corunna MI (mc/ww; obit). 1979 Burlin died at Corunna MI, buried in Pine Tree Cemetery (obit).

6. Geraldine S Gilbert (Ashford) was born 1908 at Corunna MI; 1927 married at StJohns MI to Howard Ashford born 190x. Geraldine died 1974 at Durand MI, buried in Pine Tree Cemetery Corunna MI; 1858 Howard died at Durand MI, died in Pine Tree Cemetery; five daughters and four sons (mc/ww; obits).

5. Tom Horace Sherman born 1875 (LDS/AF only). 1995, living family does not believe this person, Tom, existed: Neither his alleged father James Sherman born 1844 or his sister Geraldine Sherman 1879 had ever talked about this person to Tom Horace Sherman's children James Stanley Sherman born 1905 and Lillian L Sherman (Scott) born 1907. ................
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