Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Sherman, Micajah May 23, 1910
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The Lyons Herald, Thursday, May 26, 1910
Micajah Sherman, a pioneer of Michigan, died at the home of his son, Charles, 
Bay Shore, Monday evening.  Mr. Sherman was born in Erie county, New York, in 
1821 and came to Michigan in 1848 where he settled at Lyons, Ionia county, and 
followed his trade of blacksmith.  Mr. Sherman helped to clear the ground for 
the first capitol of Michigan and was active in the life of the early 
pioneers.  In 1848 he was married to Miss Sarah Hunt.  They lived in Lyons 
about forty years, going to Charlevoix about ten years ago, where they have 
made their home with their sons.

He leaves his wife and four sons, Henry of Charlevoix, Dennis and William of 
Muskegon and Charles of Bay Shore.  A daughter died fifty-five years ago.  Mr. 
Sherman had been a member of the Masonic order since 1866 (being a member of 
Lyons Lodge) and was a member of the Methodist church.


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