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Harriett Sherman 1857–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1857

Birth Location: Charleston, SC

Death Date: April 6, 1929

Death Location: Greenville, SC

Father: Joseph Sherman

Mother: Maria Sherman

Spouse(s): Jim Maise

Children(s): Van Mays, Will Mayes, Lula Burts, Frank Mayo, John Mays, Judge Mayes, Hattie Mays, Maggie Leaks, Jesse Mays, Nellie Maise, William McCullough-Mayes

In 1857, Harriett Sherman entered the world in Charleston, SC, born to Joseph Sherman And Maria Sherman. In 1870, Harriett Sherman resided in Richmond, Virginia, USA. Harriett Sherman married Jim Maise, and had children including Frank Mayo, Hattie Mays, Jesse Lee Mays, John Henry Mays, Judge J Mayes, Lula Mayes Burts, Maggie Leaks, Nellie Maise, Van Mathew Mays, Will L Mayes, William Mccullough Mayes. Harriett Sherman passed away in 1929 in Greenville, SC.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Harriett Sherman entered the world in Charleston, SC, born to Joseph Sherman And Maria Sherman.
  • In 1870, Harriett Sherman resided in Richmond, Virginia, USA.
  • Harriett Sherman married Jim Maise, and had children including Frank Mayo, Hattie Mays, Jesse Lee Mays, John Henry Mays, Judge J Mayes, Lula Mayes Burts, Maggie Leaks, Nellie Maise, Van Mathew Mays, Will L Mayes, William Mccullough Mayes.
  • Harriett Sherman passed away in 1929 in Greenville, SC.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Sherman
1821–1880
Birth Location: Charleston, SC
JS
Maria Sherman
1830–1915
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
MS

Spouses(s)

Jim Maise
1847–1910
Birth Location: Greenville, SC
JM

Children(s)

Van Mays
1883–1961
Birth Location: Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
VM
Will Mayes
1876–1964
Birth Location: Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
WM
Lula Burts
1879–1883
Birth Location: Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
LB
Frank Mayo
1865–1941
Birth Location: Greenville, SC
FM
John Mays
1872–1964
Birth Location: South Heller, Newberry, South Carolina, USA,
JM
Judge Mayes
1875–1957
Birth Location: Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
JM
Hattie Mays
1884–1949
Birth Location: Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
HM
Maggie Leaks
1890–1976
Birth Location: Greenville, SC
ML
Jesse Mays
1896–1985
Birth Location: Greenville, South Carolina
JM
Nellie Maise
1892–1966
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
NM
William McCullough-Mayes
1876–
Birth Location: –
WM

Harriett Sherman's Ancestors

Self
Harriett Sherman
1857–1929
Birth Place: Charleston, SC
Parents
Joseph Sherman
1821–1880
Charleston, SC
Maria Sherman
1830–1915
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Coy (Harris ^ + 1) m
1800–1864
Fredericksburg, Frederick, Virginia, United States
Clara (Yates Jackson *!* 4 m DNA 100% from) Spain
1813–1900
Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Wyatt m
1780–1830
Grace Harris
1780–1865
Charles sp
1790–1883
Sarah Jackson
1790–1902
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Maj 1
1749–1815
Elizabeth Wagstaff
1749–1822
Joseph 4
1770–
Saturnina !×*
1778–
Joseph sp
1769–

Harriett Sherman's Descendants

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Harriett Sherman (Abt 1857–April 6, 1929) m. Jim Maise (March 1847–9 May 1910)
  1. 1. Van (Mathew) Mays 1883–1961 m. Elvira Mays 1890–1948 m. Leona (W.) Lott 1905–1972
    1. 1. Nathaniel ("Danny") Mays 1911–1995 m. Elizabeth Godsen 1911–1966 m. Mattie (Belle Lambert aka) Wade 1916–2000
      1. 1. Patricia 1939–2024
      2. 2. Kenneth (Allen) Mays 1941–1941
      3. 3. Vernon (LEE) Mays 1933–2020 m. Adrienne Sheffield 1934–2004
      4. 4. Ronald (Arthur) Mays –2009 m. Ruth (A) Mays 1933–2005
      5. 5. Marcille (Elizabeth) Wilson 1934–2007
    2. 2. Arthur (Oneal) Mays 1913–2001 m. Dorothy (Alberta) Redd 1914–1985
      1. 1. Carol (Ann Mays) Johnson 1941–1999
    3. 3. Ralph Mays 1914–1975 m. Katie Fleming 1912–1981
    4. 4. Evon Mays 1919–2003 m. Christine Cunningham 1919– m. Clara Collier 1921–1981
      1. 1. Sandra (Esther Edith) Mays 1944–2015
    5. 5. Ethel Oliver 1921–2014 m. Erban (Quinn) Phillips 1920–1964 m. Ralph Oliver 1897–
    6. 6. Teresa (M Mays) Jackson 1923–2012 m. William (James) Jackson 1915–
    7. 7. Leon (Van Matthew Mays) Sr 1925–2002
      1. 1. Leon (Van Mays) Jr 1950–1998
    8. 8. Raphael Mays 1916–1916
    9. 9. Dorothy (May) Mays 1930–2025 m. Robert (L) Harper 1915–
    10. 10. Aizie Mays 1914–1916
    11. 11. Caiaphas Mays 1918–1918
    12. 12. Edie\Eddie Mays 1919–1919
    13. 13. JAMES (ELMER) mays 1927–2022
    14. 14. Ivan Mays 1920–
  2. 2. Will (L) Mayes 1876–1964 m. Anna (S) Mayes 1878–1966
    1. 1. Frank Mayes 1897–1970 m. Lucy Meys 1904–
    2. 2. James (Robert) Mayes 1902– m. Lula Mayes 1908–
    3. 3. William (Mayes) Jr. 1903–
    4. 4. Barnett Mayes 1905–
    5. 5. Luther Mayes 1909–
    6. 6. Honey Mayes 1914–
    7. 7. Hattie Mayes 1915–1926
    8. 8. Sallie (Belle) Mayes 1898–1979
    9. 9. Grace (L.) Mayes 1906– m. John Rosamand 1895–
      1. 1. Annie (Mae) Curetan 1924–2000
    10. 10. Luther Mays 1909–
  3. 3. Lula (Mayes) Burts 1879–1883 m. Arthur Burts 1879–1966
    1. 1. Inez Burts 1900–1989
    2. 2. Minnie (B) Burts 1915–1996 m. Samuel Hood 1913–
    3. 3. Carrie (Lou) Burts 1905–1981 m. Lee McCullough 1900–
      1. 1. Hattie (L) McCullough 1925–
    4. 4. DK Burts 1904–
    5. 5. J (Bell) Burts 1900–1985 m. Annie (M) Burts 1899–
    6. 6. Olivia Burts 1909–
    7. 7. Thelma Burts 1909–
  4. 4. Frank Mayo 1865–1941 m. Lyda (A) York 1871–1920 m. Lula Nesbitt 1900–
    1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin Jr.) Mayes 1923–1981 m. Edna (M) Emmero 1915– m. Lizzie (M) Wright 1932–1991
    2. 2. Claude (Augustus) Mayes 1926–1978
    3. 3. Clyde (Clauthen) Mayes 1931–1986
    4. 4. Eleanor (Louise) Mayes 1925–2002
    5. 5. Marguerite (Beatrice) Mayes 1928–1999
    6. 6. Daniel (Austin) Mayes
  5. 5. John (Henry) Mays 1872–1964 m. Janie (Mayes) (Gsmble) 1883–1957
    1. 1. Ernest (Ladson) Mayes 1918–2008
    2. 2. Rosell Mays 1901–
    3. 3. Benjamin ((BF)) Mayes 1902– m. Mamie Mayes 1903– m. Mamie Mayes 1903–
    4. 4. James Mayes 1906–
    5. 5. Hattie Mayes 1908–
    6. 6. Thomas Mayes 1911–
    7. 7. Harold Mayes 1913–1961
    8. 8. Gracie (B) Mayes 1917–
      1. 1. Harold (Brently Stokes) Jr 1941–2018
    9. 9. Theodore (Calvin) Mayes 1921–2003
    10. 10. Milton (Wilford) Mayes 1898–
    11. 11. Henry Mays 1894–
      1. 1. Florence Drayton 1923–1990
  6. 6. Judge (J) Mayes 1875–1957 m. Fannie (Holly) Mason 1877–1968 m. Emma Inabinet 1880– m. Fannie (Holly) Mason 1875–1968 m. Francis Mayes 1880–
    1. 1. Jane Mayes 1901–
    2. 2. John (Henry) Mayes 1905–1970 m. Ruth Kerns 1908–
      1. 1. Woodson Mayes 1925–1982
      2. 2. Fannie (Ann) Mayes 1926–1995
      3. 3. Norwood Mayes 1929–2000 m. Frances wynn 1931–1985
    3. 3. Mary Mayes 1908–
    4. 4. Clifton Mayes 1911–1990
    5. 5. Jerry Mayes 1898–1961 m. Janie Mays 1904–1935 m. Elizabeth (Robinson) Mayes 1915–1953
      1. 1. Jerry Mays 1922–
      2. 2. Amos Mays 1924–
      3. 3. Lorenza Mays 1926–1946
      4. 4. Calvin Mayes 1928–2011
      5. 5. Judge (D.) Mayes 1920–1992
      6. 6. Lorenzo ("Ren") Mayes 1927–1946
    6. 6. Jessie (W) Mays 1899–1985 m. Lydia Watley 1902–1968
      1. 1. Betty (Sue) Mayes 1944–1978
      2. 2. Willie Mayes 1921–1989
      3. 3. Annie Evans 1926–2015
      4. 4. Jessie (Mayes) Jr 1927–2009
      5. 5. Bessie Price 1925–
    7. 7. David (Lewis) Mayes 1905–
    8. 8. Irene Mayes 1902–1992 m. Gary Watley 1896–
    9. 9. Suny Mayes 1904–
    10. 10. Louise Mayes 1910–
    11. 11. Lewis Mayes 1903–
    12. 12. Ed (Sue) Mayes 1915–
    13. 13. Fader Mayes 1919–
    14. 14. Saddie Mayes 1921–
    15. 15. Addie (S) Mayer 1918–
  7. 7. Hattie Mays 1884–1949 m. Ebenezer (R.) Williams 1880–1923
    1. 1. Daisey Williams 1915–
    2. 2. Rosa (L) Williams 1912–
    3. 3. Ozella Williams 1914–
    4. 4. Orange (W) William 1918–1986
    5. 5. Henry (L) Williams 1917–
    6. 6. Daloy William 1916–
    7. 7. Clifton William 1919–
    8. 8. Jesse Williams 1903–
    9. 9. Minnie (L) Williams 1905–1992
    10. 10. Charlie (A) Williams 1909–
    11. 11. Rozell William 1912–
  8. 8. Maggie Leaks 1890–1976 m. William (B "Willie") Leaks 1891–1947
    1. 1. Chester Leaks 1917–1981
    2. 2. Lois Leaks 1920–1992
    3. 3. Orena Leaks 1914–1967
    4. 4. Robert (Williams) Leaks 1911–
    5. 5. Hattie (Sarah) Mays 1911–2002 m. Rosevelt Rosemond 1912–
    6. 6. Hovey Leaks 1918–1987
      1. 1. Johnnie (Hovie) Leaks 1939–2002
    7. 7. Narvin (Henry) Leaks 1917–1982
    8. 8. Orner Leach 1915–
  9. 9. Jesse (Lee) Mays 1896–1985 m. Evelyne Gray 1903–1931 m. Lilamee Mayes 1901–
    1. 1. Jesse (Lee Jr. Mayes) Jr 1924–1924
    2. 2. Roscoe (A) Mayes 1925–
    3. 3. Sarah (L) Mayes 1929–2010
  10. 10. Nellie Maise 1892–1966
  11. 11. William McCullough-Mayes 1876–
    1. 1. Grace (L.) Mayes 1906–
      1. 1. Milford (Rosemond) Sr 1929–2016

Harriett Sherman's Timeline

7 Records

1847
April 1847
Birth of Harriett Sherman in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
1857
Abt 1857
Birth of Harriett Sherman in Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC
1870
1870
Age 13
Harriett Sherman resided here in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 23
Harriett Sherman resided here in Gantt, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Gantt, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 43
Harriett Sherman resided here in Grove, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Grove, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
Harriett Sherman resided here in Grove, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Grove, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1929
April 6, 1929
Age 72
Death of Harriett Sherman in Greenville, SC
Greenville, SC

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: April 1847
    Event Place: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Gantt, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1498; Page: 592B
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grove, Greenville, South Carolina; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1241529
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1857
    Event Place: Charleston, SC
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gantt, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 1230; Page: 102D; Enumeration District: 083

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Gantt, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1498; Page: 592B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Gantt, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gantt, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 1230; Page: 102D; Enumeration District: 083

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grove, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grove, Greenville, South Carolina; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1241529

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grove, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 6, 1929
    Event Place: Greenville, SC
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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