Herkimer County NyArchives Biographies.....Sherman, John August 1, 1855 - 
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Author: Hardin & Willard

Sherman, John, Newport, was born in Newport, N.Y., August 1, 1855, a son of 
Waldo, who was a son of Berzillai Sherman, a native of Massachusetts, born 
January 20, 1788.  The latter came to Newport when a young man, and settled on 
the farm now owned by Earnest Sherman.  His wife was Sophia Ianes, born in 
1785, and they had eleven children.  Mr. Sherman's second wife was Mary 
Fenner.  He served as teamster in the war of 1812, was a Whig in politics, and 
died January 3, 1862.  His first wife died August 15, 1841.  His son, Waldo, 
was born in Newport in 1824, and married Julia Fuller, a native of Newport, 
and a daughter of Ezra and Lucy Fuller.  To Mr. Sherman and wife were born 
three sons:  Charles (deceased), John and Earnest.  He was a Democrat and held 
the offices of commissioner of highways six years and supervisor one year.  He 
was a member of Newport Lodge, No. 455, F. and A.M., and he and wife attended 
the Universalist church.  He died in 1890.  His son John was reared on the old 
homestead and educated in the common schools.  In 1879 he married Minnie 
Higgins, daughtter of Gilber and Emily Higgins.  Mr. Sherman and wife have 
three children:  Charles Earl, Jennie B., and Ida E.  Mr. Sherman is a 
Democrat.

Additional Comments:
source:
History of Herkimer County, New York : illustrated with portraits of many of 
its citizens
edited by George A. Hardin ; assisted by Frank H. Willard
Syracuse, New York : D. Mason, 1893
550 p., 276 p. : ill., maps, ports.

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