Edwin Morgan Sherman 1874–1956
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edwin Sherman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 18 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Edwin Sherman 1874–1956
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Edwin Morgan Sherman began in 1874 in Chicago Cook County Illinois, USA. In 1880, Edwin Morgan Sherman resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States. In 1900, Edwin Morgan Sherman resided in Chicago City, Cook, Illinois. Edwin Morgan Sherman married helen louise harsha, and had children including barbara sherman, elizabeth harriet sherman. Edwin Morgan Sherman passed away in 1956 in Los Angeles, California.
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1Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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5Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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6Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
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7Death Records California Death Index
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8Record U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S.
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9Record Border Crossings: from Canada to U.S.
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10Immigration Passenger List
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Edwin Sherman
This ancestor line traces from Devon, England (1392) to Chicago Cook County Illinois, USA (1874) across 18 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Edwin Sherman (1874–1956) was born in Chicago Cook County Illinois, USA and died in Los Angeles, California. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edwin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 18 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Edwin Sherman's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record