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Jacob Sherman 1797–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1797

Birth Location: England

Death Date: 1869

Death Location: Plot 54, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Clitherall, Otter Tail Cnty, Minnesota, USA

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Spouse(s): Rhoda Stearns

Children(s): Frederick Sherman, Eleanor Sherman, Mary Sherman, Cassius Sherman, Levi Sherman, Theodore Sherman, William Sherman, Franklin Sherman, Jane Sherman, Pvt Sherman

The story of Jacob Sherman began in 1797 in England. In 1850, Jacob Sherman was recorded in the census in Paris, Oneida, New York, USA. Jacob Sherman married Rhoda Stearns, and had children including Cassius Sherman, Eleanor Colwell Sherman, Franklin Benjamin Sherman, Frederick Sherman, Jane Sherman, Levi B Sherman, Mary E Sherman, Pvt John G Sherman, Theodore Fredrick Sherman, William Henry Sherman. Jacob Sherman passed away in 1869 in Plot 54, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Clitherall, Otter Tail Cnty, Minnesota, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob Sherman began in 1797 in England.
  • In 1850, Jacob Sherman was recorded in the census in Paris, Oneida, New York, USA.
  • Jacob Sherman married Rhoda Stearns, and had children including Cassius Sherman, Eleanor Colwell Sherman, Franklin Benjamin Sherman, Frederick Sherman, Jane Sherman, Levi B Sherman, Mary E Sherman, Pvt John G Sherman, Theodore Fredrick Sherman, William Henry Sherman.
  • Jacob Sherman passed away in 1869 in Plot 54, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Clitherall, Otter Tail Cnty, Minnesota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Rhoda Stearns
1803–1877
Birth Location: Langdon, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States
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Children(s)

Frederick Sherman
1823–1876
Birth Location: Oneida, New York, United States
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Eleanor Sherman
1821–1898
Birth Location: Le Roy, Genesee, NY, USA
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Mary Sherman
1832–1897
Birth Location: Martinsburg, Lewis, New York, United States
MS
Cassius Sherman
1845–1873
Birth Location: Oneida, New York, United States
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Levi Sherman
1838–1865
Birth Location: Oneida, New York, United States
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Theodore Sherman
–1876
Birth Location: New York, United States
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William Sherman
1840–1898
Birth Location: Clayville, Oneida, New York, United States
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Franklin Sherman
1835–1903
Birth Location: Martinsburg, Lewis, New York, United States
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Jane Sherman
1825–1897
Birth Location: prob. Oneida Co. New York
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Pvt Sherman
1830–1901
Birth Location: Jefferson, New York, United States
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Jacob Sherman's Ancestors

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Jacob Sherman
1797–1869
Birth Place: England
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Jacob Sherman's Descendants

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Jacob Sherman (1797–1869) m. Rhoda Stearns (13 AUG 1803–20 JUL 1877)
  1. 1. Frederick Sherman 1823–1876 m. Electa McDonald 1819–1912
    1. 1. Samuel (Edward) Sherman 1857–1917 m. Caroline (Lucy) Hasbrouck 1856–1933
      1. 1. Albert Prettyman 1878–1942 m. Mary ((Mamie) Harriett) Tobey 1882–1985
        1. 1. Elwood (Alfred) Prettyman 1903–1933 m. Frances Renich 1906–1930
        2. 2. Vivan (Edward) Prettyman 1901–1910
        3. 3. Harold Prettyman 1906–1907
        4. 4. Ray (Leroy) Prettyman 1909– m. Alice (Olive) Sivertson 1906–2002
        5. 5. Vivian (Edward) Prettyman 1901–1909
      2. 2. Fredrick (W.) Prettyman 1876–1948
      3. 3. Edward Prettyman 1880–1964 m. Ethel McKenzie 1882–1975
        1. 1. Kenneth (Alfred) Prettyman 1905–1996
        2. 2. Edward (Merle) Prettyman 1910–1986
      4. 4. Ruth Prettyman 1881–1973 m. Archer (Leroy) Chapman 1875–1946
        1. 1. Ethel (Ione) Chapman 1899–1956
        2. 2. Elton (Merrill) Chapman 1900–1968
        3. 3. Sarah (Lucille) Chapman 1902–1962
        4. 4. Verla (Lenora) Chapman 1903–1992 m. Niels (Jacobsen (born Jokumsen),) Nels 1891–1984
        5. 5. Glendon (Richard) Chapman 1904–1983 m. Mildred (Mae) Mitchel 1908–1994
        6. 6. Violet (O) Chapman 1906–1921
        7. 7. Walter (Leroy) Chapman 1908–1976 m. Lorena (Josephine) Dale 1909–1997
        8. 8. Aletha (Doretta) Chapman 1909–1979
        9. 9. Mildred (LaVerne) Chapman 1911–1981
        10. 10. Frances (Rozella) Chapman 1914–1987
        11. 11. Marjorie (LaVinia) Chapman 1916–1985
        12. 12. Ivan (Harland) Chapman 1917–1983
        13. 13. Arloah (Bernetta) Chapman 1918–2000
      5. 5. Richard Prettyman 1883–1902
      6. 6. Luthera Prettyman 1885–1886
      7. 7. Walter Prettyman 1887–1959
      8. 8. Winnifred Sherman 1896–1966
    2. 2. Jane Sherman 1843–1863
    3. 3. Benjamin Sherman 1845–1869
    4. 4. Alameda Sherman 1848–1895 m. Richard Landrigan 1830–1911 m. George Lacy 1847–1870
      1. 1. Benjamin Lacy 1871–
      2. 2. Lucy (Jane) Landrigan 1876–1943
      3. 3. Alice (M) Landrigan 1878–
      4. 4. Katherine Eikelberger 1884–1971
      5. 5. Margaret Landrigan 1887–
      6. 6. Rose Landrigan 1890–
    5. 5. Lucy Sherman –1931
    6. 6. Jacob ("John") Sherman 1850–1942 m. Mary Moran 1857–1919
      1. 1. John (Patrick) Sherman 1878–1951
      2. 2. William (Thomas) Sherman 1880–1946
      3. 3. Edith Sherman 1882–1976
      4. 4. Frederick (Joseph) Sherman 1885–1969
    7. 7. John (Levi) Sherman 1860–1885
  2. 2. Eleanor (Colwell) Sherman 1821–1898 m. George (Anthony) Gould 1819–1895
    1. 1. Emma (Luella) Gould 1858–1928
    2. 2. Amanda (Jane) Gould 1843–1931
  3. 3. Mary (E) Sherman 1832–1897
  4. 4. Cassius Sherman 1845–1873
  5. 5. Levi (B) Sherman 1838–1865
  6. 6. Theodore (Fredrick) Sherman –1876
  7. 7. William (Henry) Sherman 1840–1898
  8. 8. Franklin (Benjamin) Sherman 1835–1903
  9. 9. Jane Sherman 1825–1897
  10. 10. Pvt (John G) Sherman 1830–1901

Jacob Sherman's Timeline

4 Records

1797
1797
Birth of Jacob Sherman in England
England
1850
1850
Age 53
Jacob Sherman appeared in census in Paris, Oneida, New York, USA
Paris, Oneida, New York, USA
1869
23 NOV 1869
Age 72
Death of Jacob Sherman in Clitherall Township, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States
Clitherall Township, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States
1869
1869
Age 72
Burial of Jacob Sherman in Plot 54, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Clitherall, Otter Tail Cnty, Minnesota, USA
Plot 54, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Clitherall, Otter Tail Cnty, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1797
    Event Place: England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 NOV 1869
    Event Place: Clitherall Township, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1869
    Event Place: Plot 54, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Clitherall, Otter Tail Cnty, Minnesota, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Paris, Oneida, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
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