Sherman, J.W.

SHERMAN, BLANCHARD, WHEELOCK

Posted By: Doretta Pimlott Cowman
Date: 10/26/2012 at 08:23:33

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Page 937, 938

SHERMAN, J.W. -- Farmer and stock-dealer, section 16, P.O. Chester Centre. Was born in Croydon, New Hampshire, August 26, 1826, and was there raised and educated. He engaged in farming until 1852, when he went to California and followed mining until 1855, then returning to his native place. Was there married, after which he came to Lyons, in this State, and after remaining until August, 1856, came to Poweshiek county, being the first man to settle in Chester township. His farm consists of 320 acres, his residence being surrounded by shade trees; also has an orchard of 300 trees. Mr. Sherman has taken quite an interest in the raising of, and deals extensively in, stock. He is interested in the cheese factory of Chester, which is doing a large business. He was elected to the office of County Supervisor, being one of the first members of the board. Since then he has held numerous township offices, to the entire satisfaction of all parties. He has been twice married; first in Croydon, New Hampshire, December 20, 1855, to Miss Angenette C. Blanchard, who died December 25, 1863, leaving two children: Sara F. (born November 19, 1857, the first white child born in this township; died January 20, 1864) and George Walter (born January 10, 1862). His second marriage was in this township, October 13, 1864, to Miss Laura Jane Wheelock. By this union they have three children: Luella A. (born July 5, 1866), Edna M. (born June 30, 1869) and Myron W. (born March 10, 1872). Mr. Sherman is a member of the Congregational Church.