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William Jay Sherman 1881–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Dec 1881

Birth Location: Dallas, Crawford, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 5 Dec 1960

Death Location: Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA

Father: Madison Sherman

Mother: Almina Campbell

Spouse(s): Marion Mason

Children(s):

In 1881, William Jay Sherman entered the world in Dallas, Crawford, Ohio, USA, born to Madison Sherman And Almina Deborah Minnie Campbell. In 1910, William Jay Sherman resided in Oklahoma City Ward 6, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA. In 1942, William Jay Sherman resided in Barberton, Ohio. William Jay Sherman married Marion R Mason. William Jay Sherman passed away in 1960 in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1881, William Jay Sherman entered the world in Dallas, Crawford, Ohio, USA, born to Madison Sherman And Almina Deborah Minnie Campbell.
  • In 1910, William Jay Sherman resided in Oklahoma City Ward 6, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1942, William Jay Sherman resided in Barberton, Ohio.
  • William Jay Sherman married Marion R Mason.
  • William Jay Sherman passed away in 1960 in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Sherman's Ancestors

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William Sherman
1881–1960
Birth Place: Dallas, Crawford, Ohio, USA
Parents
Madison Sherman
1868–1923
Cardington, Morrow, Ohio
Almina (Deborah "Minnie") Campbell
1848–1907
Ohio
Grandparents
Asel (or Able) Sherman
1801–1861
Cambridge, Washington, New York, USA
Catherine Ryan
1814–1873
Delaware, Ohio, USA
John (Charles) Campbell
1817–1898
Northumberland, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Elizabeth (Rosa) Stantley
1824–1907
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Amasa Sr
1765–1837
Louisa
1765–1830
Edward Ryan
1773–1850
Barbara
1782–1870
William Campbell
1778–1865
Elizabeth Reeder
1785–1856
Connileas Stantley
1799–1870
Elizabeth Locklayer
1799–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Fortunatus Sherman
1728–1803
Sarah Delano
1734–1800
James Ryan
1743–
Elizabeth
1745–
Daniel Sr
1747–1831
Rachel Howe
1745–1796
Benjamin Reeder
1746–1829
Presyla Rose
1752–1829

William Sherman's Timeline

4 Records

1881
27 Dec 1881
Birth of William Jay Sherman in Dallas, Crawford, Ohio, USA
Dallas, Crawford, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 29
William Jay Sherman resided here in Oklahoma City Ward 6, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma City Ward 6, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
1942
1942
Age 61
William Jay Sherman resided here in Barberton, Ohio
Barberton, Ohio
1960
5 Dec 1960
Age 79
Death of William Jay Sherman in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1881
    Event Place: Dallas, Crawford, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Ohio; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division; Akron, Ohio; Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980; Volume Number or Range of Dates: Vol 34-37, 1944
    [3] Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962
    [4] Ohio, Deaths, Certificate: 91874; Volume: 16377
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Marion; Roll: 1832517
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oklahoma City Ward 6, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1266; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0226; FHL microfilm: 1375279
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Oklahoma City Ward 6, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oklahoma City Ward 6, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1266; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0226; FHL microfilm: 1375279

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Barberton, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Ohio; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, Deaths, Certificate: 91874; Volume: 16377

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marion, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Marion; Roll: 1832517

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Dec 1960
    Event Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Deaths, Certificate: 91874; Volume: 16377
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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