Individual Details
William SHERMAN
(20 May 1782 - 21 May 1848)
Several trees at ancestry.com June 2010 list William, born 20 May 1782, as son of Isaac Sherman, born 25 Mar 1751 at Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts; one has two names for the wife in same tree - Hannah Parker and Hannah Fairbanks. Marriage date listed for Parker is 7 May 1776. As Hannah Fairbanks, he has her birth as 1755 at Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts. First child born 1778. List of children are: Hannah, John, two Williams, Elizabeth, Lydia Morse, Lucy and Mary Fairbank, youngest, born 1797. BUT they list William as born in Ohio (which is unlikely that early anyway) and all other children born in Marlborough. Note, though, that William and Rebecca's third son was named Isaac and a daughter named Hannah.
6 Aug 1810, Washington Co., OH. From an AIS book, William Sherman, head:
00010 - 01101 - 00
1 m 26 - 45 (1765-1784) [William]
1 f 10-16 (1794-1800) ? [possibly Rebecca's sister Rachel]
1 f 16-26 (1784-1794) [Rebecca]
1 f 45 or over (Before 1765) [possibly Rebecca's mother]
1820 Manchester, Morgan Co., OH, written page 87, line 15. William Sherman,
1 m 26 - 45 (1775-1794) [William]
1 f 26 - 45 [Rebecca]
1 m to 10 (1810-1820) [William]
3 f to 10 [Lovina, Rebecca & Hannah]
Note that on line 11 is Samuel Sprague and on line 13 is Charles Harwood.
1830 Manchester, Morgan Co., OH., printed page 115, written page 30. William Sherman,
1 m 50-60 (1770-1780) [William]
1 f 30-40 (1790-1800) [Rebecca]
1 f 15-20 (1810-1815) [Lovina]
1 m 10-15 (1815-1820) [William]
2 f 10-15 [Rebecca & Hannah]
1 m 5-10 (1820-1825) [Emery]
1 f 5-10 [Elizabeth]
2 m under 5 (1825-1830) [Isaac & Aaron]
1 f under 5 [Lucena]
1840 Putnam Co., IL, printed page 197, line 23. William Sherman.
1 m 60-70 (1770-1780) [William]
1 f 40-50 (1790-1800) [Rebecca]
2 m 15-20 (1820-1825) [Emery & Isaac]
1 f 15-20 [Elizabeth]
1 m 10-15 (1825-1830) [Aaron]
1 f 10-15 [Lucena]
2 f 5-10 (1830-1835) [Mary Ann & Rachel Jane]
History of Morgan County, Ohio by Charles Robertson, M.D., on pages 527-528 in the chapter on Manchester Township, says the first settlement in the township was made by Charles Harwood and that Mr. Harwood moved from Washington County, Ohio, in 1806. Following his settlement were Samuel Sprague in Section 5 and Wm. Sherman in Section 8. Wm. Sherman erected the first sawmill on Dye's Fork of Meigs Creek. Because of the proximity of this William Sherman to Harwood and Sprague, it is highly probable that it is the correct William Sherman. The article later states that in an election held 3 Aug 1822, there were 45 voters, including William Sherman, Charles Harwood, Samuel Sprague and James Matheney.
"Early Ohioans' Residences from the Land Grant Records" by Mayburt Stephenson Riegel, lists under "Donation Tract Lands", lists Abel Sherman, Ezra Sherman and Josiah Sherman, all Olive Green, and John C. Showmanne, opposite Olive Green and Big Bottom, Meigs Creek.
Deed dated 7 Oct 1808 and recorded Vol 10 page 334, Washington Co.,OH. William Shouman of Township of Fearing, County of Washington, State of Ohio Yoeman for $125.00 paid by Saml C. Clark of Wood County Virginia, transferred: Part of Section 4 Twp 7 R 11 in the Ohio Company's purchase, beginning at a stake on the south boundary of Section No. as aforesaid which is 25 chains west of the post corner to the aforesaid section from which a white oak 12" diameter bears N 24 degrees east 15 links another white oak 12" diameter bears south 20 degrees west 16 links distant thence running north 40 chains to a post from which a white oak 18" diameter bears north 58 degrees east 24 links distant thence west 25 chains to a post from which a hickery 8" diameter bears north 80 degrees east 22 links distant thence south 40 chains to a post standing on the south boundary of Section as aforesaid from which a white oak 12" diameter bears south 80 degrees west 26 links distant from thence east 25 chains to point of beginning containing 100 acres.
Pension papers filed by Rebecca show that William served in the War of 1812 in Capt. Simon Beymer or Reymer's Company of Ohio Militia. The name is spelled both ways in different documents in the file, but is with a "B" on two and an "R" on one. [Note that other records show Beymer and it was based in Guernsey County. Out of the same county was a Captain Martin's Company, in which a James Sherman served as 2nd Lt. and two David DeLongs. Captain Beatty's Company had a James DeLong. The pension file also contains a certified copy of William and Rebecca's marriage, dated 22 Feb. 1873, that was obtained to prove her right to the widow's pension. A statement to establish Rebecca's identity was provided by Hannah Mathena and Martha Lawson.
"Ohio, The cross road of our nation, Records & Pioneer Families by Esther Powell, Vol 1 No. 1, lists soldiers of the War of 1812 for Guernsey County, Ohio. William Sherman is listed in Captain Beymer's Company, Note that in Captain Martin's Company was a James Sherman, 2nd Lt.
Deed dated 19 Apr 1813 and recorded Vol 12 page 117, Washington Co.,OH. William Shairman of Buffalow Township and Guernsey County, State of Ohio for $240.00, quitclaimed to Alvin Fuller of Waterford Township "all my share of privileges of the mill seat on Olive Greene Creek so called together with all my privileges which I am entitle to in the mills and mill yard which I hold by title of a deed (?) or lease from Aden Waterman". Witnessed by Eli Cogswell and Salmon Cogswell. Signed by William Shairman and notarized by Eli Cogswell, J.P.
"Washington County, Ohio, Tax List 1817 and Non-Resident Taxes 1801", by Carrie Eldridge, self-published, Chesapeake, OH. Lists in Roxbury,a parcel of land then owned by Sylvannus "Oleny", 100 acres, lot 11,S33 T5 R10, with the original proprietor John C. Shoeman. Note that William Sherman married Hannah Olney before Rebecca Delong. Also, Josiah Sherman is then owner of 100 acres, lot 3, S21 T5 R10 with original proprietor of Abra. Sherman. Appendix A in this book lists first settlers of Washington Co., OH, 07 Apr 1788 through 1790 and prior to the Indian War of 1792. On this list is a Shoeman (FR) fmly,1790. The FR presumably means French. Appendix C lists residents at the Indian War of 1792 and shows at Fort Harmar, "Monsieur Shouman (FR-wife (d), son." I believe that indicates a Frenchman whose wife is deceased, whose son resides with him. A history of the area says that John Conrad Shouman was French and that in 1795 he married Lucy Sherman, widow of Abel Sherman.
15 Feb 1834. Book E pg 259, Morgan County Ohio. William Sherman and Rebecca Sherman his wife sold to George Shipman of Belmont County, Ohio, for $1200, the Northwest quarter of Section eight in Township seven of Range ten containing 161-74/100 acres. Both signed their names. Witnesses were B. H. Talbot, Justice of the Peace and John Shipman.
12 Jun 1835. Agreement to purchase. William Sherman agreed to purchase at the land sale to be held in July the following land: The northeast quarter of S 26 T33N R 1W of the third principal meridian, and also the east half of the north east quarter of the same township. Hiram Holmes agreed to provide the money for the purchase provided it can be bought for $1.25 per acre, and will make said Sherman a deed of a portion of said land sufficient to include his _____ ______ not to exceed thirty five acres. Recorded Book M page 338, Putnam County Records.
15 Oct 1836 William Sherman Sr. and wife Rebecca of Putnam Co., IL,for $100 sold to William Sherman Jr. the south half of the west half of the SE qtr of S35 T 33 N, R1W of 3rd principal meridian and the south half of the west half of the NE qtr of said quarter section. Recorded at Book F page 396, Putnam County Records. Copy of deed in the possession of the author. Both William and Rebecca signed their names.
13 May 1838, Amary Sherman and his wife Margaret, for $100, released all of their right and interest in the property of William Sherman Sr., either real estate or personal property. Recorded 5 Jun 1848, Book P page 186 in Putnam County, IL. The same day, the same release was executed by William Sherman Jr. and Mary his wife, also for $100. It was recorded 5 Jun 1848, Book P page 187. Copies are in the possession of the author. These documents explain why William and Emery are not listed as heirs in their father's estate.
16 Jun 1838. Wm. Sherman Sr. and Henry DeLong Sr. purchased from Jesse Williams and wife Rosanah by warranty deed for $600. Recorded Book 3 page 396, LaSalle County Records. Peru Dascombs Add. L2 Bl 8. Filed 26 Sep 1839. Information copied from Grantee Index at courthouse.
1 Jul 1842, William Sherman Jr. and Mary his wife, of Putnam County, sold to William Sherman Snr. for $700, the following 2 tracts of Putnam County land: The south half of the west half of the south east quarter of S 35 T 33N R 1W of the third principal meridian; and the south half of the west half of the north east quarter of the said quarter section. Recorded at Book M page 429, Putnam County Records. Copy of deed in the possession of the author. William signed by his mark, Mary signed her name.
13 May 1848, William Sherman Sr and wife Rebecca of Putnam County,sold to "Amerry" Sherman for $100, the following Putnam County land:The north half of the west half of the north east quarter of S 35 T33N R1W of the third principal meridian, 80 acres. Both William and Rebecca signed their names. Recorded at Book P page 153, Putnam County Records.
There are other Sherman deeds listed in deed index. As of Nov, 1999, author does not have copies. They are:
Book P page 180, William Sherman and wife to William Sherman Jr., "SW SE 35, SW NE 35, 32 rods N & S by 20 rods E & W in NW corner SE 35, 33 NW":
Book S page 15, Wm Sherman Sr. and wife through ? to Emery Sherman, SE SE 35, 33N 1W:
Book M Page 406 (deed not found by author at that location), Wm. Sherman from J. Tillson Jr.:
Book P pg 15, to Wm Sherman by sheriff. Extract: James Durley at May term of 1841 Circuit Court recovered judgment against Henry Delong for $103.39 plus costs. Durley purchased at sale and assigned his rights to Certificate of Purchase on 17 Apr 1846 to William Sherman of Putnam County. Durley is the sheriff. 74.5 acres off from the south end of west half of NW quarter S36 T33 R1W. Filed 1 Nov 1847.:
Bk P pg 398, Wm Sherman from John Tillson:
Book U pg 428, William Sherman from William Gray:
Book U pg 545, William Sherman from William Grayless and wife. Don't know if last two deeds are William Sr. or Jr. No dates shown in index.
Had one page from probate (obtained from Anna Salierno via Ethel Brown), dated 16 Jun 1851. It lists heirs Rebecca Sherman, widow, 1/3.The others receive 1/7 each: Hannah Swanson, consort of John Swanson,daughter; Lucena Brown, consort of Elisha Brown, daughter; Isaac Sherman, son; Aaron Sherman, son; Mary Ann Sherman, daughter; Rachel Jane Sherman, daughter; Isaac McMurphy, only child of Lovina McMurphy a daughter now deceased. Obtained copies of appraisal and sale of personal estate, as well as copy of tax receipt showing property owned at death and receipt signed by widow. The page first mentioned was page 2 of the final report of the administrator. A complete copy of that report was obtained. Nothing in the file to show why daughter Rebecca was not named. Elizabeth was deceased at that time. Emery and William had signed releases as outlined above.
Real estate owned was:
80 acres E 1/2 of SE 1/4 S35 T33 R1N, value $400
80 acres E 1/2 of SE 1/4 S26 T33 R1N, value $240
80 acres W 1/2 of SE 1/4 S26 T33 R1N, value $240
25 acres "Send"? (Could be S end) NE 1/4 S26 T33 R1N, value $240
24.5 acres "Send"? W 1/2 NW 1/4 S36 T33 R1N, value $74
Tax on all 5 parcels for 1848 was $6.88.
List of children and all information not otherwise identified was obtained from Anna Salierno, Ethel Brown or Margaret Gallup.
17 June 2010 - I am entering Isaac and Hannah as parents, with all of the family information I can find from town records, in hopes I can find some other record that may indicate whether my William Sherman is the same. As of now, it is still only a theory. Need to find siblings of this William as well as Isaac's death or probate to try to establish relationships.
In addition, note that it is not proven that there was only one William Sherman in Washington-Morgan-Guernsey Counties, Ohio. Also, note that in 1817, Morgan County was formed, in part, from the Northwest part of Washington County - Waterford Twp. is in the NW part of what is now Washington County. Morgan was officially recognized in 1819, according to Animap. Morgan remained same size until 1850, when Noble was formed, taking part of Morgan. Guernsey Co. was formed in 1810 from Washington and Muskingum. Captain Beymer's Company in the War of 1812, from which William served, was a Guernsey County Company. The property that William Sherman purchased in Morgan County was, at various times, also in both Muskingum and Guernsey Counties.
6 Aug 1810, Washington Co., OH. From an AIS book, William Sherman, head:
00010 - 01101 - 00
1 m 26 - 45 (1765-1784) [William]
1 f 10-16 (1794-1800) ? [possibly Rebecca's sister Rachel]
1 f 16-26 (1784-1794) [Rebecca]
1 f 45 or over (Before 1765) [possibly Rebecca's mother]
1820 Manchester, Morgan Co., OH, written page 87, line 15. William Sherman,
1 m 26 - 45 (1775-1794) [William]
1 f 26 - 45 [Rebecca]
1 m to 10 (1810-1820) [William]
3 f to 10 [Lovina, Rebecca & Hannah]
Note that on line 11 is Samuel Sprague and on line 13 is Charles Harwood.
1830 Manchester, Morgan Co., OH., printed page 115, written page 30. William Sherman,
1 m 50-60 (1770-1780) [William]
1 f 30-40 (1790-1800) [Rebecca]
1 f 15-20 (1810-1815) [Lovina]
1 m 10-15 (1815-1820) [William]
2 f 10-15 [Rebecca & Hannah]
1 m 5-10 (1820-1825) [Emery]
1 f 5-10 [Elizabeth]
2 m under 5 (1825-1830) [Isaac & Aaron]
1 f under 5 [Lucena]
1840 Putnam Co., IL, printed page 197, line 23. William Sherman.
1 m 60-70 (1770-1780) [William]
1 f 40-50 (1790-1800) [Rebecca]
2 m 15-20 (1820-1825) [Emery & Isaac]
1 f 15-20 [Elizabeth]
1 m 10-15 (1825-1830) [Aaron]
1 f 10-15 [Lucena]
2 f 5-10 (1830-1835) [Mary Ann & Rachel Jane]
History of Morgan County, Ohio by Charles Robertson, M.D., on pages 527-528 in the chapter on Manchester Township, says the first settlement in the township was made by Charles Harwood and that Mr. Harwood moved from Washington County, Ohio, in 1806. Following his settlement were Samuel Sprague in Section 5 and Wm. Sherman in Section 8. Wm. Sherman erected the first sawmill on Dye's Fork of Meigs Creek. Because of the proximity of this William Sherman to Harwood and Sprague, it is highly probable that it is the correct William Sherman. The article later states that in an election held 3 Aug 1822, there were 45 voters, including William Sherman, Charles Harwood, Samuel Sprague and James Matheney.
"Early Ohioans' Residences from the Land Grant Records" by Mayburt Stephenson Riegel, lists under "Donation Tract Lands", lists Abel Sherman, Ezra Sherman and Josiah Sherman, all Olive Green, and John C. Showmanne, opposite Olive Green and Big Bottom, Meigs Creek.
Deed dated 7 Oct 1808 and recorded Vol 10 page 334, Washington Co.,OH. William Shouman of Township of Fearing, County of Washington, State of Ohio Yoeman for $125.00 paid by Saml C. Clark of Wood County Virginia, transferred: Part of Section 4 Twp 7 R 11 in the Ohio Company's purchase, beginning at a stake on the south boundary of Section No. as aforesaid which is 25 chains west of the post corner to the aforesaid section from which a white oak 12" diameter bears N 24 degrees east 15 links another white oak 12" diameter bears south 20 degrees west 16 links distant thence running north 40 chains to a post from which a white oak 18" diameter bears north 58 degrees east 24 links distant thence west 25 chains to a post from which a hickery 8" diameter bears north 80 degrees east 22 links distant thence south 40 chains to a post standing on the south boundary of Section as aforesaid from which a white oak 12" diameter bears south 80 degrees west 26 links distant from thence east 25 chains to point of beginning containing 100 acres.
Pension papers filed by Rebecca show that William served in the War of 1812 in Capt. Simon Beymer or Reymer's Company of Ohio Militia. The name is spelled both ways in different documents in the file, but is with a "B" on two and an "R" on one. [Note that other records show Beymer and it was based in Guernsey County. Out of the same county was a Captain Martin's Company, in which a James Sherman served as 2nd Lt. and two David DeLongs. Captain Beatty's Company had a James DeLong. The pension file also contains a certified copy of William and Rebecca's marriage, dated 22 Feb. 1873, that was obtained to prove her right to the widow's pension. A statement to establish Rebecca's identity was provided by Hannah Mathena and Martha Lawson.
"Ohio, The cross road of our nation, Records & Pioneer Families by Esther Powell, Vol 1 No. 1, lists soldiers of the War of 1812 for Guernsey County, Ohio. William Sherman is listed in Captain Beymer's Company, Note that in Captain Martin's Company was a James Sherman, 2nd Lt.
Deed dated 19 Apr 1813 and recorded Vol 12 page 117, Washington Co.,OH. William Shairman of Buffalow Township and Guernsey County, State of Ohio for $240.00, quitclaimed to Alvin Fuller of Waterford Township "all my share of privileges of the mill seat on Olive Greene Creek so called together with all my privileges which I am entitle to in the mills and mill yard which I hold by title of a deed (?) or lease from Aden Waterman". Witnessed by Eli Cogswell and Salmon Cogswell. Signed by William Shairman and notarized by Eli Cogswell, J.P.
"Washington County, Ohio, Tax List 1817 and Non-Resident Taxes 1801", by Carrie Eldridge, self-published, Chesapeake, OH. Lists in Roxbury,a parcel of land then owned by Sylvannus "Oleny", 100 acres, lot 11,S33 T5 R10, with the original proprietor John C. Shoeman. Note that William Sherman married Hannah Olney before Rebecca Delong. Also, Josiah Sherman is then owner of 100 acres, lot 3, S21 T5 R10 with original proprietor of Abra. Sherman. Appendix A in this book lists first settlers of Washington Co., OH, 07 Apr 1788 through 1790 and prior to the Indian War of 1792. On this list is a Shoeman (FR) fmly,1790. The FR presumably means French. Appendix C lists residents at the Indian War of 1792 and shows at Fort Harmar, "Monsieur Shouman (FR-wife (d), son." I believe that indicates a Frenchman whose wife is deceased, whose son resides with him. A history of the area says that John Conrad Shouman was French and that in 1795 he married Lucy Sherman, widow of Abel Sherman.
15 Feb 1834. Book E pg 259, Morgan County Ohio. William Sherman and Rebecca Sherman his wife sold to George Shipman of Belmont County, Ohio, for $1200, the Northwest quarter of Section eight in Township seven of Range ten containing 161-74/100 acres. Both signed their names. Witnesses were B. H. Talbot, Justice of the Peace and John Shipman.
12 Jun 1835. Agreement to purchase. William Sherman agreed to purchase at the land sale to be held in July the following land: The northeast quarter of S 26 T33N R 1W of the third principal meridian, and also the east half of the north east quarter of the same township. Hiram Holmes agreed to provide the money for the purchase provided it can be bought for $1.25 per acre, and will make said Sherman a deed of a portion of said land sufficient to include his _____ ______ not to exceed thirty five acres. Recorded Book M page 338, Putnam County Records.
15 Oct 1836 William Sherman Sr. and wife Rebecca of Putnam Co., IL,for $100 sold to William Sherman Jr. the south half of the west half of the SE qtr of S35 T 33 N, R1W of 3rd principal meridian and the south half of the west half of the NE qtr of said quarter section. Recorded at Book F page 396, Putnam County Records. Copy of deed in the possession of the author. Both William and Rebecca signed their names.
13 May 1838, Amary Sherman and his wife Margaret, for $100, released all of their right and interest in the property of William Sherman Sr., either real estate or personal property. Recorded 5 Jun 1848, Book P page 186 in Putnam County, IL. The same day, the same release was executed by William Sherman Jr. and Mary his wife, also for $100. It was recorded 5 Jun 1848, Book P page 187. Copies are in the possession of the author. These documents explain why William and Emery are not listed as heirs in their father's estate.
16 Jun 1838. Wm. Sherman Sr. and Henry DeLong Sr. purchased from Jesse Williams and wife Rosanah by warranty deed for $600. Recorded Book 3 page 396, LaSalle County Records. Peru Dascombs Add. L2 Bl 8. Filed 26 Sep 1839. Information copied from Grantee Index at courthouse.
1 Jul 1842, William Sherman Jr. and Mary his wife, of Putnam County, sold to William Sherman Snr. for $700, the following 2 tracts of Putnam County land: The south half of the west half of the south east quarter of S 35 T 33N R 1W of the third principal meridian; and the south half of the west half of the north east quarter of the said quarter section. Recorded at Book M page 429, Putnam County Records. Copy of deed in the possession of the author. William signed by his mark, Mary signed her name.
13 May 1848, William Sherman Sr and wife Rebecca of Putnam County,sold to "Amerry" Sherman for $100, the following Putnam County land:The north half of the west half of the north east quarter of S 35 T33N R1W of the third principal meridian, 80 acres. Both William and Rebecca signed their names. Recorded at Book P page 153, Putnam County Records.
There are other Sherman deeds listed in deed index. As of Nov, 1999, author does not have copies. They are:
Book P page 180, William Sherman and wife to William Sherman Jr., "SW SE 35, SW NE 35, 32 rods N & S by 20 rods E & W in NW corner SE 35, 33 NW":
Book S page 15, Wm Sherman Sr. and wife through ? to Emery Sherman, SE SE 35, 33N 1W:
Book M Page 406 (deed not found by author at that location), Wm. Sherman from J. Tillson Jr.:
Book P pg 15, to Wm Sherman by sheriff. Extract: James Durley at May term of 1841 Circuit Court recovered judgment against Henry Delong for $103.39 plus costs. Durley purchased at sale and assigned his rights to Certificate of Purchase on 17 Apr 1846 to William Sherman of Putnam County. Durley is the sheriff. 74.5 acres off from the south end of west half of NW quarter S36 T33 R1W. Filed 1 Nov 1847.:
Bk P pg 398, Wm Sherman from John Tillson:
Book U pg 428, William Sherman from William Gray:
Book U pg 545, William Sherman from William Grayless and wife. Don't know if last two deeds are William Sr. or Jr. No dates shown in index.
Had one page from probate (obtained from Anna Salierno via Ethel Brown), dated 16 Jun 1851. It lists heirs Rebecca Sherman, widow, 1/3.The others receive 1/7 each: Hannah Swanson, consort of John Swanson,daughter; Lucena Brown, consort of Elisha Brown, daughter; Isaac Sherman, son; Aaron Sherman, son; Mary Ann Sherman, daughter; Rachel Jane Sherman, daughter; Isaac McMurphy, only child of Lovina McMurphy a daughter now deceased. Obtained copies of appraisal and sale of personal estate, as well as copy of tax receipt showing property owned at death and receipt signed by widow. The page first mentioned was page 2 of the final report of the administrator. A complete copy of that report was obtained. Nothing in the file to show why daughter Rebecca was not named. Elizabeth was deceased at that time. Emery and William had signed releases as outlined above.
Real estate owned was:
80 acres E 1/2 of SE 1/4 S35 T33 R1N, value $400
80 acres E 1/2 of SE 1/4 S26 T33 R1N, value $240
80 acres W 1/2 of SE 1/4 S26 T33 R1N, value $240
25 acres "Send"? (Could be S end) NE 1/4 S26 T33 R1N, value $240
24.5 acres "Send"? W 1/2 NW 1/4 S36 T33 R1N, value $74
Tax on all 5 parcels for 1848 was $6.88.
List of children and all information not otherwise identified was obtained from Anna Salierno, Ethel Brown or Margaret Gallup.
17 June 2010 - I am entering Isaac and Hannah as parents, with all of the family information I can find from town records, in hopes I can find some other record that may indicate whether my William Sherman is the same. As of now, it is still only a theory. Need to find siblings of this William as well as Isaac's death or probate to try to establish relationships.
In addition, note that it is not proven that there was only one William Sherman in Washington-Morgan-Guernsey Counties, Ohio. Also, note that in 1817, Morgan County was formed, in part, from the Northwest part of Washington County - Waterford Twp. is in the NW part of what is now Washington County. Morgan was officially recognized in 1819, according to Animap. Morgan remained same size until 1850, when Noble was formed, taking part of Morgan. Guernsey Co. was formed in 1810 from Washington and Muskingum. Captain Beymer's Company in the War of 1812, from which William served, was a Guernsey County Company. The property that William Sherman purchased in Morgan County was, at various times, also in both Muskingum and Guernsey Counties.
Events
| Birth | 20 May 1782 | Marlborough, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts |  | ||
| Residence | 1800 | Washington Co., Ohio | |||
| Voting Register | 11 Jan 1803 | Elector list - Adams, Washington Co., Ohio | | ||
| Court Records | 29 Aug 1804 | Vol 3 pg 104; William, Plaintiff, over a horse. Def. didn't answer complaint. FHL 963507. - Washington Co., Ohio | |||
| Voting Register | 9 Oct 1804 | Marietta Twp., Washington Co., Ohio | | ||
| Court Records | Dec 1804 | William Sherman, carpenter, defendant. Found for the plaintiff but only "three cents" damages. - Court of Common Pleas, Vol 3 pg 149., Washington Co., Ohio | |||
| Marriage | 28 Dec 1804 | Washington Co., Ohio - Huldah OLNEY | | ||
| Voting Register | Oct 1805 | Waterford Twp., Washington Co., Ohio | | ||
| Residence | 1806 | Morgan Co., Ohio | | ||
| Voting Register | 14 Oct 1806 | Marietta Twp., Washington Co., Ohio | | ||
| Court Records | Dec 1806 | State vs. William Sherman for assault. He was ordered to pay $3.00 fine and $2.80 costs. - Court of Common Pleas, Vol. 3 pg 416, No. 28., Washington Co., Ohio | |||
| Property Sale | 7 Oct 1808 | Bk 10 pg 334; Pt of Sec 4 Twp 7 R 11- metes and bounds description. - Washington Co., Ohio | | ||
| Marriage | 3 Jul 1810 | Washington Co., Ohio - Rebecca DELONG | |||
| Census | 6 Aug 1810 | See Notes for detail, Washington Co., Ohio | |||
| Military | Bet 26 Aug 1812 and 12 Nov 1812 | Served in War of 1812, Capt. Simon Beymer's Co., OH Militia | | ||
| Property Sale | 19 Apr 1813 | Share of privileges of the mill seat on Olive Green Creek. - Washington Co., Ohio | | ||
| Property | 5 Nov 1819 | Patent No. 362; William Sherman of Guernsey County Ohio, the NW qtr of Sec 8, Twp 7 R 10, containing 160-74/100 acres. - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Census | 1820 | Manchester, Morgan Co., OH | |||
| Tax List - Real property | 1820 | New Entry, 161-2/4 Acres-NW of S8 T7 R10 - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Property Sale | 22 Dec 1820 | Ten Acres and 52 poles. NOTE: Not recorded until 1827. - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Tax List - Real property | 1821 | 162 Acres-NW of S8 T7 R10 - Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Tax List - Real property | 1822 | 162 acres- NW of S8 T7 R10 - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Tax List - Real property | 1823 | 162 Acres - NW S8 T7 R10 - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Tax List - Real property | 1824 | 162 acres- NW of S8 T7 R10 - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Tax List - Real property | 1825 | 162 Acres - NW of S9 T7 R10 - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Court Records | 1 Nov 1825 | Book A Page 343, Court of Commonn Pleas. See Notes for detail. - Morgan Co., Ohio |  | ||
| Tax List - Real property | 1826 | 156 Acres - NW S8 T7 R10 - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Personal Tax | 1826 | 2 horses, 2 cows, total tax 96.9 - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Tax List - Real property | 1827 | 156 Acres - NW of S8 T7 R10 - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Personal Tax | 1827 | 2 horses, 2 cows, total tax 96.0 - Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Tax List - Real property | 1828 | 156 Acres - NW of S8 T7 R10 - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Personal Tax | 1828 | 1 horse, 4 cows, total tax 72.0 - Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Tax List - Real property | 1829 | 156 Acres-NW of S8 T7 R10 - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Personal Tax | 1829 | Zero horses, 2 cows, total tax 0.19.2. - Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Census | 1830 | Manchester, Morgan Co., OH | |||
| Personal Tax | 1830 | zero horses, 4 cows, total tax 0.32.0 - Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Tax List - Real property | 1830 | 156 Acres-NW of S8 T7 R10 - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Personal Tax | 1830 | zero horses, 5 cows, total tax 0.40.0 - Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Tax List - Real property | 1831 | 156 Acres-NW of S8 T7 R10 - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Personal Tax | 1831 | zero horses, 4 cows, total tax 0.32.0 - Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Tax List - Real property | 1832 | 151 Acres-NW of S8 T7 R10. [corrected acreage this year] - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Tax List - Real property | 1833 | 151 Acres-NW of S8 T7 R10 - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Personal Tax | 1833 | one horse, 5 cows, total tax 0.84.0 - Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Tax List - Real property | 1834 | 151 Acres-NW of S8 T7 R10 - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Personal Tax | 1834 | 2 horses, 4 cows, total tax 0.95.2 - Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Property Sale | 15 Feb 1834 | Sold NW qtr Sec 8 Twp 7 Range 10, to George Shipman. See Notes. - Morgan Co., Ohio | |||
| Residence | Aft 15 Feb 1834 | William settled in Granville Township, Putnam Co., IL, per "Records of The Olden Times or Fifty Years on the Prairies" | |||
| Property | 12 Jun 1835 | Book M page 338, Putnam Co., IL, William Sherman agrees to purchase land and H. Holmes will provide funds for purchase. | |||
| Property Sale | 15 Oct 1836 | Bk F pg 395 Putnam Co., IL. to William Sherman Jr. Copy in File. | |||
| Release | 13 May 1838 | Bk P pg 186 Putnam Co., IL. Amary Sherman and wife to William Sherman . For $100, Amary released all right to William Sherman Sr's property, both real estate and personal. | |||
| Property | 16 Jun 1838 | Bk 3 pg 396, LaSalle Co., IL. Wm Sherman Sr. and Henry DeLong Sr. from Jesse Willliams | |||
| Census | 1840 | 1840 Putnam Co., IL, printed page 197, line 23. William Sherman. 1840 Putnam Co., IL, printed page 197, line 23. William Sherman. 1840 Putnam Co., IL, printed page 197, line 23. William Sherman. See Notes for detail, Putnam Co., Illinois | |||
| Property | 1 Jul 1842 | Book M page 429, from William Sherman Jr. and wife Mary. See Notes for transcription. - Putnam Co., Illinois | |||
| Property Sale | 13 May 1848 | Book P Page 153, William and Rebecca sold to Amerry Sherman - Putnam Co., Illinois | |||
| Death | 21 May 1848 | Putnam Co., Illinois | | ||
| Probate | 5 Jun 1848 | Box 6 Estate No. 120, Putnam Co., IL. Have copies., Putnam Co., Illinois | |||
| Burial | Aft 5 Jun 1848 | DeLong Cemetery, Granville Twp.,, Putnam Co., Illinois | |||
| Reference No | 888 |
Families
| Spouse | Rebecca DELONG (1794 - 1878) |
| Child | Lovina SHERMAN (1812 - 1845) |
| Child | William SHERMAN (1814 - 1882) |
| Child | Rebecca SHERMAN (1817 - 1840) |
| Child | Hannah SHERMAN (1819 - 1877) |
| Child | Emery SHERMAN (1821 - 1879) |
| Child | Elizabeth SHERMAN (1823 - 1842) |
| Child | Isaac SHERMAN (1825 - 1880) |
| Child | Lucena SHERMAN (1827 - 1850) |
| Child | Aaron SHERMAN (1830 - 1897) |
| Child | Mary Ann SHERMAN (1832 - 1850) |
| Child | Rachel Jane SHERMAN (1834 - 1855) |
| Spouse | Huldah OLNEY (1784 - 1808) |
| Child | William SHERMAN Jr (1805 - 1806) |
| Child | Infant SHERMAN (1808 - 1809) |
| Father | Isaac SHERMAN (1751 - 1813) |
| Mother | Hannah FAIRBANKS (1755 - 1829) |
| Sibling | Hannah SHERMAN (1778 - ) |
| Sibling | John SHERMAN (1780 - ) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth Fairbanks SHERMAN (1785 - 1860) |
| Sibling | Lydia Morse SHERMAN (1789 - 1877) |
| Sibling | Lucy SHERMAN (1790 - 1868) |
| Sibling | Mary Fairbank SHERMAN (1797 - 1822) |
| Sibling | Thomas SHERMAN (1797 - ) |
Notes
Court Records
Book A Page 343, Court of Common Pleas, Morgan Co., OhioFHL #911487
The State of Ohio}
Vs }
William Sherman } Indictment for Assault and Battery on the body of Abraham David.
Be it remembered that at a Court of Common Pleas held at the Court house in the town of McConnelsville County of Morgan on the thirtieth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty five before the Hon. Ezra Osborn President and the Hon. William Rannells William McDawes and David Fulton, Associate Judges of said Court came Appleton Downes prosecuting attorney for said County and brought with him a certain bill of indictment which said bill and endorsements reads in the words and figures following to wit.
State of Ohio
Morgan County } Court of Common Pleas of the Term of May in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty five.
The Grand Jurors of the State of Ohio impannelled and sworn to enquire of offences within and for the County of Morgan aforesaid in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio upon their oath do find and present that William Sherman late of said County on the twenty eighth day of May in the year aforesaid with force and arms at the township of Manchester in the County aforesaid in and upon one Abraham Davis in the peace of God and of the State of Ohio, then & there being _____ fully did make an Assault and him the said Abraham Davis then & there unlawfully and beat bruise wound and ill treat and other wrongs to the said Abraham Davis then and there did to the great damage of the said Abraham Davis contrary to the statute in such case made and provided and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
A. Downes Pros. Atty.
Indorsed a true Bill Rufus P. Stone foreman:
A. Davis Prosecuror:
And the defendant not being present to plead to said bill this cause was continued. Afterwards to wit at a Court of Common Pleas held at the place and before the Judges aforesaid in the twenty first day of November AD 1825 came the prosecuting attorney in behalf of the State and the defendant in his own proper person and being by the Court demanded of the premises plead thereto Guilty. Whereupon it is considered by the Court that for such his offence he make his fine to the State by the payment of four dollars fine and costs of prosecution. VC
Endnotes
1. Marlborough, Middlesex, MA: Bk 1 pg 191; FHL #902005.
2. , 1803-1806, Washington County, Ohio, Ohio Genealogical Society Library, Bellville, Ohio, Accession No. 30_21 [middle digit blacked out-copier error.
3. , 1803-1806, Washington County, Ohio, Ohio Genealogical Society Library, Bellville, Ohio, Accession No. 30_21 [middle digit blacked out-copier error.
4. , Washington County Ohio Marriage Records 1804-1826 (N.p.: n.p., n.d.).
5. , 1803-1806, Washington County, Ohio, Ohio Genealogical Society Library, Bellville, Ohio, Accession No. 30_21 [middle digit blacked out-copier error.
6. Charles Robertson, (N.p.: n.p., n.d.), 527-528.
7. , 1803-1806, Washington County, Ohio, Ohio Genealogical Society Library, Bellville, Ohio, Accession No. 30_21 [middle digit blacked out-copier error.
8. , : ; FHL microfilm .
9. Pension file.
10. , : ; FHL microfilm .
11. Rebecca Sherman affidavits for request for bounty land.
12. William Sherman Gravestone.
13. Pension.