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Edwin Morgan Sherman 1874–1956

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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

Born 19 Jul 1874 · Chicago Cook County Illinois, USA
Died 11 Jan 1956 · Los Angeles, California
Father James Morgan Sherman
Mother Mary Eliza French
Spouse Helen Louise Harsha
Children Barbara Sherman, Elizabeth Harriet Sherman
Siblings Martha Elizabeth Sherman, Martin Edwin Sherman, Mary French Sherman, Roger Sherman

Researchers connected through Edwin Sherman 1874–1956

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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.

Sources

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

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    Death Records California Death Index

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    Record U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S.

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    Record Border Crossings: from Canada to U.S.

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    Immigration Passenger List

Life Timeline

1874
Birth of Edwin Morgan Sherman in Chicago Cook County Illinois, USA
Birth
1880
Edwin Morgan Sherman resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Residence
1900
Edwin Morgan Sherman resided here in Chicago City, Cook, Illinois
Residence
1910
Edwin Morgan Sherman resided here in Evanston Ward 1, Cook, Illinois
Residence
1920
Edwin Morgan Sherman resided here in Elsinore, Riverside, California
Residence
1927
Edwin Morgan Sherman resided here
Residence
1930
Edwin Morgan Sherman resided here in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
Residence
1956
Death of Edwin Morgan Sherman in Los Angeles, California
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edwin Sherman

This ancestor line traces from Devon, England (1392) to Chicago Cook County Illinois, USA (1874) across 18 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Edwin Sherman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Edwin Morgan Sherman PTP
1874–1956
Chicago Cook County Illinois, USA
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Grandparents
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Edwin Sherman's Descendants

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Edwin Morgan Sherman PTP 1874–1956