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Ida Mae Sherer 1866–1944

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Ida Sherer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 23 JUL 1866 · Ossian, Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana
Died 26 MAY 1944 · Uniondale, Wells Co., Indiana, United States
Father Joseph Sherer
Mother Mary A
Spouse William Osborn (1862–1938)
Children Anna Lucy Osborn

Researchers connected through Ida Sherer 1866–1944

and 3 more tree owners connected with Ida Sherer 1866–1944

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1866, Ida Mae Sherer entered the world in Ossian, Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana, born to joseph sherer and mary a. Ida Mae Sherer married william wallace osborn, and had children including anna lucy osborn. Ida Mae Sherer passed away in 1944 in Uniondale, Wells Co., Indiana, United States.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record Find A Grave

Life Timeline

1866
Birth of Ida Mae Sherer in Ossian, Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana
Birth
1944
Death of Ida Mae Sherer in Ossian, Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ida Sherer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ida Sherer (1866–1944) was born in Ossian, Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana and died in Uniondale, Wells Co., Indiana, United States. 4 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Ida 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 1 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.

Ida Sherer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ida Mae Sherer PTP
1866–1944
Ossian, Jefferson Twp., Wells Co., Indiana
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ida Sherer's Descendants

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Ida Mae Sherer PTP 1866–1944 m. William Wallace Osborn PTP 1862–1938