Sherman, Wilson

SHERMAN, CARTER, MORRISON

Posted By: Doretta Pimlott Cowman
Date: 10/25/2012 at 15:47:33

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Page 937

SHERMAN, WILSON -- Farmer, stock-raiser and dairyman, section 10, P.O. Chester Centre. Was born August 7, 1830, in Croydon, New Hampshire, and after leaving school, followed farming until 1840, when he removed to Hancock county, Illinois, engaging in his former occupation till 1855. He then came to Iowa, locating in Lyons, and in 1859 changed his residence to this county. He is the owner of a farm of 140 acres, and has an orchard of 230 trees. Is engaged in stock-raising and the dairy business to some extent, and is well qualified for that position. Belongs to and is a consistent worker in the Congregational Church. Has held numerous offices of the township from its earliest settlement. Mr. Sherman has been twice married; first, in Illinois, March 9, 1854 to Miss S.A. Carter. She died November 27, 1866, leaving four children: Edgar W. (born February 25, 1855; died December 3, 1863), Charles C. (born June 5, 1860), Albert W. (born November 9, 1861) and Edward M. (born September 9, 1866). His second marriage was in Illinois, October 7, 1867, to Miss Louisa N. Morrison. They have two children: Arthur M. (born August 17, 1869) and Wilbur W. (born October 7, 1874).