Biographical Sketch of John B. Sherwood, Jackson Township, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** John B. Sherwood, farmer, section 27, postoffice Platte River, was born in Richmond County, Ohio, September 9, 1821. When two years old his parents moved to Ross County, remaining until 1835, when they moved to Logan County. November 3, 1839, he emigrated to Buchanan County, MO. He married Miss Mary Ray, February 9, 1843. She was a native of North Carolina. By this union they have twelve children: Lucinda C., Joseph W., John W., Elizabeth M., Caroline, Jane, Susan, Anna, Adaline, George, James and Albert. By the united efforts and economy of Mr. Sherwood and his wife, they have secured 100 acres of land. He sustained severe loss during the late war. Was two years in the Confederate service under General Price, in Col. Gates' Regiment, after which he spent one year at Pike's Peak. He received no wounds, but endured many priva- tions. He served as justice of the peace for two years. His wife died February 17, 1872. Mr. Sherwood is a Master Mason. He was elected in 1868, presided in the east three years, and was representative to the Grand Lodge in 1872. He has been all his life an exemplary citizen. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================