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Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson 1886–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Feb 1886

Birth Location: Corwith, Hancock, Iowa, USA

Death Date: May 1955

Death Location: Anaheim, Orange, California, USA

Father: Nelson Anderson

Mother: Emma Long

Spouse(s): Nancy Anderson

Children(s): Kenneth EOL

In 1886, Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson entered the world in Corwith, Hancock, Iowa, USA, born to Nelson Grant Anderson And Emma Alice Samuel Long. In 1895, Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson resided in Boone, Hancock, Iowa. In 1900, Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson resided in Hamilton, Harrison, Missouri, USA. Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson married Nancy Hester Anderson, and had children including Kenneth Leroy Sherman Anderson Eol. Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson passed away in 1955 in Anaheim, Orange, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson entered the world in Corwith, Hancock, Iowa, USA, born to Nelson Grant Anderson And Emma Alice Samuel Long.
  • In 1895, Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson resided in Boone, Hancock, Iowa.
  • In 1900, Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson resided in Hamilton, Harrison, Missouri, USA.
  • Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson married Nancy Hester Anderson, and had children including Kenneth Leroy Sherman Anderson Eol.
  • Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson passed away in 1955 in Anaheim, Orange, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nelson Anderson
1860–1931
Birth Location: Shellsburg, Benton, Iowa, USA
NA
Emma Long
1864–1941
Birth Location: Vinton, Benton, Iowa, USA
EL

Spouses(s)

Nancy Anderson
1893–1984
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
NA

Children(s)

Kenneth EOL
1921–1921
Birth Location: Rocky Ford, Otero, Colorado, USA
KE

Sherman Anderson's Ancestors

Self
Sherman Anderson
1886–1955
Birth Place: Corwith, Hancock, Iowa, USA
Parents
Nelson Grant Anderson
1860–1931
Shellsburg, Benton, Iowa, USA
Emma (Alice (Samuel)) Long
1864–1941
Vinton, Benton, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Samuel ((John)) Long
1825–1870
Ankneytown, Knox, Ohio, USA
Mary (Elmira) Tanner
1843–1889
Madison, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
John IV
1780–1855
Susannah Leedy
1783–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sherman Anderson's Descendants

1.
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Sherman (Leroy (Nelson)) Anderson (23 Feb 1886–May 1955) m. Nancy (Hester) Anderson (28 Jul 1893–19 Sep 1984)
  1. 1. Kenneth (Leroy (Sherman) Anderson) EOL 1921–1921

Sherman Anderson's Timeline

9 Records

1886
23 Feb 1886
Birth of Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson in Corwith, Hancock, Iowa, USA
Corwith, Hancock, Iowa, USA
1895
1895
Age 9
Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson resided here in Boone, Hancock, Iowa
Boone, Hancock, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 14
Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson resided here in Hamilton, Harrison, Missouri, USA
Hamilton, Harrison, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson resided here in Carleton, Thayer, Nebraska, USA
Carleton, Thayer, Nebraska, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 31
Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson resided here in Otero, Colorado
Otero, Colorado
1942
1942
Age 56
Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson resided here in Tustin, California
Tustin, California
1947
1947
Age 61
Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson resided here in Santa Ana, California, USA
Santa Ana, California, USA
1955
17 May 1955
Age 69
Death of Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson in Santa Ana, Orange, California, USA
Santa Ana, Orange, California, USA
1955
May 1955
Age 69
Burial of Sherman Leroy (Nelson) Anderson in Anaheim, Orange, California, USA
Anaheim, Orange, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1886
    Event Place: Corwith, Hancock, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of California; State Headquarters: California; Microfilm Roll: 603155
    [2] Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1857-1947
    [3] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [4] California Death Index, Date: 1955-05-17
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Colorado; Registration County: Otero; Roll: 1561827
    [6] Iowa State Census, 1895
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hamilton, Harrison, Missouri; Roll: 857; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1240857
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Carleton, Thayer, Nebraska; Roll: T624_856; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0181; FHL microfilm: 1374869
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Boone, Hancock, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hamilton, Harrison, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hamilton, Harrison, Missouri; Roll: 857; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1240857

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Carleton, Thayer, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Carleton, Thayer, Nebraska; Roll: T624_856; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0181; FHL microfilm: 1374869

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Otero, Colorado
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Colorado; Registration County: Otero; Roll: 1561827

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Tustin, California
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of California; State Headquarters: California; Microfilm Roll: 603155

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Santa Ana, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Otero, CO
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1955
    Event Place: Santa Ana, Orange, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index, Date: 1955-05-17
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: May 1955
    Event Place: Anaheim, Orange, California, USA
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