Sherman Gregory (1942)

BIVIN, BOWLSBY, GREGORY

Posted By: Treva Patterson
Date: 6/2/2007 at 19:01:35

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, February 4, 1942

SHERMAN GREGORY

Sherman Gregory was born Nov. 25, 1864 in Ringgold county, Iowa. He was the oldest son of eight children, born to John W. and Jane Gregory. In about 1866, Sherman moved with his parents to Madison county, Iowa, where he was raised on a farm and attended Ft. Grout country school.

In those days the social and religious life of the community centered around the church. It was at the Bethel church that he met Miss Minnie Bowlsby whom he married March 29, 1893.

Prior to his marriage he attended the Dexter Normal school at Dexter, Iowa after which he taught for several years. He was a great lover of music and also taught piano for several years.

His father-in-law, B. F. Bowlsby was a drum major in the Civil War. Upon his return he organized the Bowlsby Drum and Fift Corps. Sherman played the fife in this organization which for many years was in demand at celebrations, fairs, etc. in that part of the county.

After his marriage he and his wife moved to Winterset where he carried rural mail for a number of years. It was at this place that their only son, Curtis W. Gregory was born. Later, Sherman and his family moved to Des Moines where he became a carpenter.

In 1918 his foster daughter, Velma, blessed their home.

In 1932 Sherman, his wife and Velma moved to Adel where they lived with his son Curtis.

He was a member of the Methodist church. Mr. Gregory's wife died April 16, 1937. Thursday night Jan. 22, Sherman quietly passed away. He left surviving him his foster daughter, Velma, his son, Curtis and the following brothers and sisters; Frank Gregory of Winterset, Wesley Gregory of Hydro, Okla., Alwilda Bivin of Hydro, Okla.

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