Thomas Sherd
Born 1696 Mirfield, Yorkshire, England
Died 1755 Trenton, New Jersey, America

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Thomas Sherd (Sheard) (1696 Mirfield, Yorkshire England - before 1755 Trenton, NJ) and Catherine Anderson

THOMAS 7 SHERD, AARON6 SHEARD, THOMAS5, ANTHONY4, MICHAEL3, THOMAS2, RICHARD1) was born December 06, 1696 in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England, and died Bef. December 31, 1755 in Trenton, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

Birth of Thomas Sheard: Tho: ye son of Aaron Sherd baptized ye 06 Dec 1696. Mirfield - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials), 1559-1700 December, Yorkshire England

Immigration:

Marriage: CATHERINE ANDERSON Abt. 1726 in Hunterdon Co., NJ, daughter of JOSHUA ANDERSON and ENGELTJE OPDYCK. She was born Abt. 1712 in Maidenhead, Hunterdon Co., NJ, and died Bet. December 31, 1755 - March 26, 1756 in Trenton, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

Death: Before December 31 1755, Trenton, NJ.

More on Thomas Sherd and Catherine Anderson Sherd: See Thomas Sherd below.

Children of THOMAS SHERD and CATHERINE ANDERSON:

  1. MARY SHERD, b. Bef. 1732, Trenton, Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. Aft. January 09, 1799.

    Notes for MARY SHERD:

    • Part of the accounting of the estate of Amos Thatcher of Hunterdon Co., NJ includes this entry: 1799 Jany 9 Do. pd. Garner Hunt for preaching funeral sermon 1.10.0 Do. pd. Mary Sherd 0.13.0

  2. ANNA SHERD, b. Bef. 1733, Trenton, Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. Aft. 1756.

  3. LUCY SHERD, b. Bef. 1734, Trenton, Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. Aft. 1756.

  4. Frances Sherd (1737-1810) and William Steward
    FRANCES SHERD, b. 1737, Trenton, Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. 1803.
    More of Frances Sherd: Died 1803. She married WILLIAM STEWART 1769 in NJ. He was born 1738, and died 1810.
    Children of FRANCES SHERD and WILLIAM STEWART:
    1. SAMUEL STEWART, b. 1769, NJ; d. 1847.
    2. JOHN STEWART, b. 1770, NJ; d. 1846.
    3. JAMES STEWART, b. 1772, NJ; d. 1834.

  5. William Sherd (1738- before 1810) and Margaret ______
    WILLIAM SHERD, b. Aft. 1738, Trenton, Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. Bet. April 25, 1809 - May 12, 1810, Flemington, Hunterdon Co., NJ.
    Died Bet. April 25, 1809 - May 12, 1810 in Flemington, Hunterdon Co., NJ.
    Marriage: MARGARET UNKNOWN Bef. 1765 in Amwell, Hunterdon Co., NJ. She was born Aft. 1740 in NJ, and died Bet. 1820 - 1830 in Springport, Cayuga Co., NY?.
    Children:
    1. Catherine Sherd (1767-1845) and Isaac Hartpence
      CATHERINE SHERD, b. Abt. 1767, Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. January 06, 1845, Hunterdon Co., NJ.
      Death: January 06, 1845 in Hunterdon Co., NJ. She married ISAAC HARTPENCE Abt. 1794 in Hunterdon Co., NJ, son of JOHANNES PENCE and HANNAH KITCHEN. He was born October 16, 1768 in Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ, and died October 22, 1855 in Milford, Alexander Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ.
      Burial: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ Notes for CATHERINE SHERD and ISSAC HARTPENCE:
      • Catherine's last name has also been recorded as Sherrard.
      • Isaac and James Hartpence are amonth the names of Militiamen in Alexandria Township, Hunterdon Co. NJ. ("The Hunterdon County New Jersy Militia, 1792" by H.E. Deats)
      Children of CATHERINE SHERD and ISAAC HARTPENCE:
      1. JOHN HARTPENCE, b. March 02, 1796, Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. September 07, 1821 , Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ; m. ANN RUNYON, Aft. 1812; b. December 1798, NJ; d. December 18, 1880, Hunterdon Co., NJ.
      2. ANNA HARTPENCE, b. March 18, 1799, Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. August 28, 1801, Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ.
        Burial: Mt. Pleasant Cemeterey, Everittstown, Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ
      3. ELIZABETH HARTPENCE, b. Abt. 1802, Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. Aft. 1850; m. HIRAM BENNET, Bef. 1850, NJ?; b. Abt. 1808, NJ; d. Aft. 1850.
      4. MARY HARTPENCE, b. February 03, 1806, Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. January 19, 1860, Finesville, Greenwich, Warren Co., NJ; m. ANDREW M FINE, Aft. 1820, NJ; b. November 08, 1803, NJ; d. Aft. 1821.
        Burial: St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Warren Co., NJ
      5. ISAAC HARTPENCE, b. 1807, Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. Aft. 1880, IN?.
        1880 Census: Hardensburg, Jennings Co., IN, NA#T9-0288, page 437D: Birth Year 1807, Birthplace NJ, Age 73, Occupation School Teacher, Marital Status S (Single) Race W (White) Head of Household George C. HARTPENCE, Relation Father, Father's Birthplace NJ, Mother's Birthplace NJ
      6. William Hartpence (1808-) and Elizabeth _____
        Birth, marriage and death: WILLIAM S. HARTPENCE was born Abt. 1808 in NJ, and died Aft. 1860. He married ELIZABETH UNKNOWN Abt. 1830 in Hunterdon Co., NJ. She was born Abt. 1814 in NJ, and died Aft. 1860.
        Notes for WILLIAM S HARTPENCE:
        • With the middle initial 'S' it's quite possible that William's full name was William Sherd Hartpence. His occupation was that of Hotel Keeper in Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ. He was also on the Alexandria Township Committee.
        Children of WILLIAM HARTPENCE and ELIZABETH UNKNOWN:
        1. CELINDA HARTPENCE, b. Abt. 1834, Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ.
        2. ISAAC SHERRERD HARTPENCE, b. Abt. 1836, Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ.
        3. WILLIAM HARTPENCE, b. Abt. 1844, Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ.
        4. AMY E HARTPENCE, b. Abt. 1849, Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ.
        5. ANGELINE HARTPENCE, b. Abt. 1851, Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ.
    2. Resign Louisa Sherd (1817-) and Amos Sharp
      RESIGN LOUISA SHERD, b. 1768, Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. 1817, Solebury Twp., Bucks Co., PA; m. AMOS SHAMP, December 10, 1797, Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ . Amos & Resign were married by Justice of the Peace Lambert. b. 1766, Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. 1847, Solebury Twp., Bucks Co., PA.
      Notes for RESIGN LOUISA SHERD:
      • Resign's last name is spelled "Sherrerd" in the wedding documents and some sources list her as Louise Resign Sherrerd. Might she also be the same "Louise Sherd" who later married Daniel Cooper in 1816 Hunterdon Co., NJ?
      Notes for AMOS SHAMP:
      • Amos was the son of Johannes Maliachi Shamp and Catryna Sleght.
    3. Mary Sherd (1769-) and Jacob Kerr
      MARY SHERD, b. Abt. 1769, Hunterdon Co., NJ?; d. Aft. 1810, Lower Paxton Twp., Dauphin Co., PA; m. JACOB KERR, February 11, 1802, Sussex Co., NJ; b. Bef. 1769, NJ; d. Aft. 1802, Lower Paxton Twp., Dauphin Co., PA.
      Notes for JACOB KERR:
      • The 1800 Census for Lower Paxton Twp., Dauphin Co., PA: Kerr, Jacob 3, 0, 1, 0, 1, 0; 0, 1, 0, 1
    4. Margaret Sherd (1772-1858) and John Shafer
      Birth: MARGRET was born Abt. 1772 in Hunterdon Co., NJ, and died August 21, 1858 in Bethlehem, Lehigh Co., PA. She married JOHN SHAFER May 19, 1804 in Hunterdon Co., NJ. He was born March 13, 1774 in Lebanon Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ, and died May 26, 1854 in Bethlehem, Lehigh Co., PA(?)
      Marriage: Margret's last name is recorded as 'Sherred' in the marriage information, "Hunterdon County, New Jersey Marriages, 1790-1850." The marriage was officiated by Justice of the Peace, Covenhoven and recorded in Volume 1, pg. 84 of Hunterdon Co., NJ Marriages 1795-1875.
      Children of MARGRET SHERD and JOHN SHAFER:
      1. ELEANOR SHAFER, b. April 06, 1795, Bucks Co., PA.
      2. WILLIAM SHAFER, b. December 05, 1796, Bucks Co., PA.
      3. MARGARET SHAFER, b. October 19, 1808, Bucks Co., PA.
      4. JOHN SHAFER, b. October 19, 1808, Haycock Twp., Bucks Co., PA.
    5. William Sherd (1775-1860) and Anna Emmons
      WILLIAM M SHERD, b. February 17, 1775, Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. April 02, 1842, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY. and died April 02, 1842 in Groveland, Livingston Co., NY. He married ANNA W EMMONS October 17, 1801 in Baptistown, Hunterdon Co., NJ, daughter of WILLIAM EMMONS and CATHERINE BAKER. She was born 1785 in Baptistown, Hunterdon Co., NJ, and died May 25, 1860 in Groveland, Livingston Co., NY.
      More on William Sherd: See William Sheard below.
      Burial of Anne Emmons Sherd: Lakeview Cemetery, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY
      Marriage of William Sherd and Anna Emmons: From "Kingwood Baptist Church Marriage Records": "1801. 111. Wm. Sherod and Anna Emons, Oct. 17."
      Children of WILLIAM SHERD and ANNA EMMONS:
      1. AMY SHERD, b. 1803, Hunterdon Co., NJ?; d. October 03, 1826, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY; m. UNKNOWN WILLIAMS, Bef. 1826, Livingston Co., NY?; b. Bef. 1803; d. Aft. 1826.
        Death: The tombstone inscription reads "Amy Williams Sherd" which could well mean that Amy was born a Williams and married a Sherd. Lakeview Cemetery, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY
      2. Mahlon Sherd (1805-) and Elizabeth Niblack
        Birth, Marriage and Death: DEACON MAHLON S SHERD, b. June 10, 1805, Baptistown, Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. November 16, 1881, Fenwick, Montcalm Co., MI. He married ELIZABETH "BETSY" E NIBLACK Abt. 1827 in Livingston Co., NY?, daughter of JOHN NIBLACK and HANNAH HARRISON. She was born 1808 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, and died March 17, 1876 in Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI.
        More on DEACON MAHLON S SHERD: See Deacon Mahlon Sheard below.
        Children of MAHLON SHERD and ELIZABETH NIBLACK :
        1. MATILDA SHERD, b. March 1828, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY; d. June 01, 1828, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY.
          Burial: Lakeview Cemetery, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY
        2. Mary Sherd (1829- 1926) and David Marshall
          MARY A SHERD, was born December 10, 1829 in Conesus, Livingston Co., NY, and died February 17, 1926 in Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI. She married DAVID D MARSHALL September 17, 1849 in Conesus, Livingston Co., NY. He was born June 02, 1825 in Lakeville, Livingston Co., NY, and died October 14, 1886 in Bay City, Bay Co., MI.
          More on MARY A SHERD: See Mary Sherd below
          Child of MARY SHERD and DAVID MARSHALL:
          1. Eva Marshall (1856-) George Lum Doolittle and George W Ames
            EVA J MARSHALL, b. 1856, Fowlerville, Clinton Co., MI; d. Bet. 1887 - 1899, MI?; m. (1) GEORGE LUM DOOLITTLE, Bef. 1876, MI; b. September 13, 1851, New Haven, New Haven Co., CT; d. Bet. 1876 - 1886, MI?; m. (2) GEORGE W AMES, Bef. 1882, MI; b. 1852, NY; d. Aft. 1910, Bay City, Bay Co., MI.
            More on Eva Marshall, George Doolittleand George Ames: See
            Eva Marshall below.
        3. William Niback Sherd (1832-1912) Eliza S Lewis
          WILLIAM NIBLACK SHERD, was born January 31, 1832 in Groveland, Livingston Co., NY, and died February 10, 1912 in Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI. He married ELIZA S LEWIS December 29, 1858 in Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI, daughter of ELISHA LEWIS and DEBORAH GIBBS. She was born May 31, 1840 in Sandusky, Sandusky Co., OH, and died June 11, 1914 in Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI.
          More on William Niback Sherd: See Wiilliam Niback Sherd Children of WILLIAM SHERD and ELIZA LEWIS:
          1. Estelle M Sherd (1860-1928) and Charles W Soule
            ESTELLA M SHERD, b. February 1860, Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI; d. January 24, 1928, Sheridan, Montcalm Co., MI; m. CHARLES W SOULE, December 29, 1876, Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI; b. March 01, 1855, Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI; d. November 02, 1922, Sheridan, Montcalm Co., MI.
            Notes for CHARLES W SOULE:
            • The 1880 census for Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI enumerates Charles & family at #3/3: Soule, Charles, w, m, 26, Farmer, MI, NY, NY, Estella, w, f, 20, Wife, Keeping House, MI, NY, NY, Bessa, w, f, 2, MI, MI, MI, Montie, 2, m, 6/12, MI, MI, MI, Howland Soule & wife Harriet are living next door. The 1900 Census for Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI: #288/288 Soule, Charles W, Head, w, m, Mar 1854, 46, m22y, MI, NY, NY, Farmer, Estella M, Wife, w, f, Dec 1859, 40, m22y, MI, NY, OH, Lamonth W, Son, w, m, Dec 1879, 20, s, MI, MI, MI, Farm Laborer, Howland, M, Son, w, m, Sept 1881, 18, s, MI, MI, MI, At School, Susannah M, Daughter, w, f, Aug 1885, 14, s, MI, MI, MI, At School, Eva A, Daughter, w, f, Feb 1890, 10, s, MI, MI, MI, At School, William S, Son, w, m, Feb 1893, 7, s, MI, MI, MI, At School, Stanley, Son, w, m, Aug 1895, s, MI, MI, MI
            • Occupation: Farmer
            Marriage of ESTELLA SHERD and CHARLES SOULE: Estella and Charles were married by Robert W. Hoy, JP; witnessed by Daniel Welch and Susannah Welch of Greenville.
          2. Marshall David Sherd (1861-1933) and Corrina (Cora) A Hanchett
            MARSHALL DAVID SHERD, b. March 27, 1861, Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI; d. October 13, 1933, Palo, Montcalm Co., MI; m. CORRINA (CORA) A HANCHETT, January 17, 1883, Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI; b. February 17, 1862, Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI; d. April 16, 1956, Carson City, Montcalm Co., MI.
            More on MARSHALL DAVID SHERD: See
            Marshall David Sherd
          3. Alzadia E Sherd, Irving Hanchett and Arthur Bacon
            ALZADIA E SHERD, b. March 28, 1862, Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI; d. 1918, Sheridan, Montcalm Co., MI; m. (1) IRVING DEFOREST HANCHETT, February 01, 1880, Bushnell Twp, Montcalm Co., MI; b. September 21, 1858, Bushnell Twp, Montcalm Co., MI; d. April 08, 1880, Bushnell Twp, Montcalm Co., MI; m. (2) ARTHUR E BACON, December 13, 1883, Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI; b. April 08, 1864, Montcalm Co., MI; d. 1936, Sheridan, Montcalm Co., MI.
            Notes on Alzadia Sherd, Irving Hanchett and Arthur Bacon:
            • Alzadia E. Sherd in family records, Ollie E. or Allie Sherd on early MI marriages CD. She was listed as Allie Hanchett on the Montcalm Co. MI marriage records when she married Arthur Bacon and as Alice E. Sherd on her marriage to Irving D. Hanchett. Her tombstone reads 'Allie E. Bacon.
            • Burial of Alzadia Sherd: Sheridan Cemetery, Montcalm Co., MI
            • Burial of Irving Deforest Hanchett: Palo VanVleck Cemetery, Palo, Ionia Co., MI
            • Marriage Notes for ALZADIA SHERD and IRVING HANCHETT: Alzadia and Irving were married by Robert W. Hoy, JP; witnessed by S.A. and E.M. Hoy of Bushnell.
            • Burial of ARTHUR E BACON: Sheridan Cemetery, Montcalm Co., MI
          4. Lavern Sherd, Jennie Eitelbuss and Nettie Jones
            LAVERN H SHERD, b. September 1863, Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI; d. April 07, 1940, Ionia, Ionia Co., MI; m. (1) JENNIE EITELBUSS, March 08, 1888, Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI; b. 1868, Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI; d. April 25, 1894, Sheridan, Montcalm Co., MI; m. (2) NETTIE E JONES, June 09, 1896, Montcalm Co., MI; b. December 1871, OH; d. March 29, 1947, Ionia, Ionia Co., MI.
            Notes for LAVERN H SHERD:
            • LaVern and family are enumerated at #147/147 in the 1900 census for Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI: SHERD, LaVern H, Head, w, m, Sept 1862, 37, m, 4, MI, NY, OH, Farmer, Nettie E, Wife, w, f, Dec 1871, 28, m, 4, 2/1, OH, OH, MA, Altie, Daughter, w, f, Apr 1894, 6, s, MI, MI, OH, Irma, Daughter, w, f, Aug 1898, 1, s, MI, MI, OH
            • The 1910 census enumerates LaVern and family at #253/250: SHERD, Leavern H, Head, m, w, 46, m(2), 13, MI, NY, PA, Farmer, Nettie E, Wife, f, w, 38, m(2), 13, 4/3, OH, OH, MA, Irma M, Daughter, f, w, 12, s, MI, MI, OH, Alta O, Daughter, f, w, 17, s, MI, MI, MI, Watson L, Son, m, w, 2, s, MI, MI, OH, Lyle, W, Son, m, w, 1/12, s, MI, MI, OH, Lovette, Roy, Month hand, m, w, 18, s, CO, OH, OH, Farm Labor
            • From the "Carson City Gazette" 11 Apr 1940: "Another one of Bushnell's former residents has passed on - Vern Sherd, who lived here many years and owned a farm. He passed away at his home in Ionia Friday morning after an illness of the past 3 or 4 years. He suffered a couple of strokes, which caused his death. The family went to Ionia 18 years ago and in the past five years has buried two sons and one daughter. He leaves his wife, Nettie, one daughter, Mrs. Roy Martin, and six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Vern was 76 years old, and leaves many friends in Bushnell and Ionia. Quite a good many went to Ionia Sunday to attend this funeral, which was held from the Stebbins Funeral Home and burial in Palo. It was a large funeral and the flowers were many and beautiful."
            • From the local Palo paper c. 1939: "BUSHNELL CENTER - Miss Gladys Bashare visited over Sunday at V.H. Sherd's."
            • Burial LAVERN H SHERD: Palo Cemetery, Palo, Ionia Co., MI
            • Cause of Death: Multiple Strokes
            • Occupation: Farmer
            • Burial JENNIE EITELBUSS: Palo Cemetery, Ronald Twp., Ionia Co., MI Cause of Death: Consumption 'of the blood' (?)
            • Marriage Notes for LAVERN SHERD and JENNIE EITELBUSS: Jennie and LaVern were married by F.N. James, clergy; witnessed by Thomas Haysmer and Julia Eitelbus of Bushnell.
            • Burial NETTIE E JONES: Palo Cemetery, Palo, Ionia Co., MI
            • Marriage Notes for LAVERN SHERD and NETTIE JONES: The marriage of Nettie and LaVern was performed by C.M. Welch, Clergy; witnessed by Harry and Bessie Piper of Sheridan. It was the second marriage for both.
          5. EMMONS (SAMMONS?) SHERD, b. May 12, 1868, Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI; d. August 25, 1872, Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI.
            Death: Date of death: 25-Aug-1872, Ledger Page: 247, Record Number: 153, Place of death: Bushnell, County of Death: Montcalm, Sex: Male, Race: White, Marital Status: Single, Age: 4 years 3 months 17 days, Cause of Death: Scarlet Fever, Birthplace: Mich, Occupation: Father's Name: Sherd, William, Father's Residence: Mich, Mother's Name: Sherd, Eliza, Mother's Residence: Date of record: 19-Aug-1873, More About EMMONS (SAMMONS?) SHERD:
          6. WILLIAM LAMONT SHERD, b. Abt. 1870, Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI; d. August 03, 1872, Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI.
            William is listed on the 1870 Census for Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI under the name Lamont, his middle name.
            Burial WILLIAM LAMONT SHERD: Clear Lake Cemetery, Montcalm Co., MI
        4. Jane Elizabeth Sherd and Henry Bean Jr
          JANE ELIZABETH SHERD was born June 14, 1834 in Groveland, Livingston Co., NY, and died March 19, 1908 in Sacramento, CA. She married HENRY M BEAN, JR 1856 in Livingston Co., NY?. He was born 1830 in Groveland, Livingston Co., NY, and died June 06, 1893 in Wahpeton, ND.
          Notes for JANE ELIZABETH SHERD and Henry Bean: See Jane Elizabeth Sherd
          Children of JANE SHERD and HENRY BEAN :
          1. LIBBIE A12 BEAN, b. 1857, Hampton Twp., Dakota Co., MN; d. Aft. 1878, Mandan, ND; m. WILLIAM K SLOCUM, 1875, MN?; b. 1856, Irving, Chautauqua Co., NY; d. Aft. 1878, Mandan, ND.
          2. FRANK EUGENE BEAN, b. August 23, 1859, Castle Rock, Dakota Co., MN; d. January 26, 1932, Seattle, WA; m. ELLA JANE DUNKERLEY, Aft. 1876, MN; b. March 12, 1861, Vermillion, MN; d. July 25, 1940, Seattle, WA. Frank and Ella had 10 children together.
          3. HORACE MANN BEAN, b. 1861, Hampton Twp., Dakota Co., MN; d. November 1864, Hampton Twp., Dakota Co., MN.
          4. MARY E BEAN, b. 1863, Hampton Twp., Dakota Co., MN; d. Aft. 1883, Sacramento, CA; m. J G DAVIES, Aft. 1879, MN?; b. Abt. 1863; d. Aft. 1883, Sacramento, CA.
          5. ALTA O BEAN, b. 1865, Hampton Twp., Dakota Co., MN; d. Aft. 1881, Seattle, WA.
          6. JOHN L BEAN, b. September 20, 1866, Dakota Co., MN; d. October 03, 1867, Dakota Co., MN.
          7. JONNIE L BEAN, b. July 30, 1868, Dakota Co., MN; d. September 08, 1868, Dakota Co., MN.
        5. JOHN N SHERD, b. 1837, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY; d. June 16, 1839, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY.
          Burial: Lakeview Cemetery, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY
        6. ALTA SHERD, b. 1842, Conesus, Livingston Co., NY; d. Aft. 1881, MI?
        7. Emmons Sherd (1845-1902) and Margaret (Maggie) Garner
          EMMONS E SHERD was born April 1845 in Conesus, Livingston Co., NY, and died Abt. 1902 in Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI. He married MARGARET/MAGGIE S GARDNER 1872 in Lenawee Co., MI. She was born October 1846 in NY, and died Aft. 1920 in Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI.
          Notes for EMMONS E SHERD and Maggie Garner:
          • Emmons was a Civil War veteran. During the winter of 1864-65 the St. Clair and Detroit Rivers froze over and the 30th was raised to defend the U.S. border to prevent a suspected Canadian invasion by southern sympathizers coming across the frozen rivers. Emmons was stationed at the old fort in the town of St. Clair, MI.
          • Emmons Sherd served as a Private in the Civil War, enlisting out of Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI at age 19 on 1 Dec 1864. He served in D Company, 30th MI Infantry Regiment and was mustered out at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI on 30 June 1865. From 'Record of Service of MI Volunteers 1861-65.'
          • The family is enumerated in the 1880 census in Clinton, Lenawee Co., MI: SHERD, E. E., Self, M, M, W, 35, NY, NY, NY, Farmer, Maggie, Wife, F, M, W, 33, NY, NY, NY, Keeping House, Rinaldo, Son, M, S, W, 5, MI, NY, NY, Malan, Son, M, S, W, 3, MI, NY, NY, Alie E., Dau, F, S, W, 2m, MI, NY, NY, Orie, Dau, F, S, W, 2m, MI, NY, NY, Getty, Betsy, Other, F, S, W, 45, MI, MI, MI, Housekeeper
          • Emmons filed for, and apparently received, a pension from his service during the Civil War. On 11 Feb 1889 application number #689024 was filed by Emmons as an Invalid. He was apparently deceased about 1902 as his wife filed for a widow's pension.
          • The 1900 census for Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI: #35/35 SHERD, Emmons E, Head, w, m, Apr 1845, 55, m28y, NY, NJ, NY, Farmer, Maggie, Wife, w, f, Oct 1846, 53, m28y, 3/2, NY, MA, NY, Malon D, Son, w, m, May 1877, 23, s, MI, NY, NY, Farm Labor, Ora M, Daughter, w, f, Mar 1880, 20, s, MI, NY, NY,
          • Occupation: 1880, Farmer
          • Maggie filed for and received a Widow's Pension for her husband's Civil War service. The date of filing was 17 Sept 1902 (month unclear) and the application number was #770323, certificate number #646925.
          • The 1910 Census for Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI: #224/226 Sherd, Mahlon D, Head, m, w, 32, m1 8y, MI, NY, NY, Farmer, Bernice M, Wife, f, w, 31, m1 86, 3/2, MI, OH, VT, Ruth L, Daughter, f, w, 5, s, MI, MI, MI, Robert D, Son, m, w, 2, s, MI, MI, MI, #225/227 Sherd, Margaret S, Head, f, w, 63, Wid, 4/2, NY, MA, NY
          • The 1920 Census for Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI: #61/61 Sherd, Margarette S, Head, f, w, 73, Wid, NY, MA, NY
          Children of EMMONS SHERD and MARGARET/MAGGIE GARDNER:
          1. Rinaldo Sherd (1874-1898) and Florence ______
            RINALDO K SHERD, b. November 08, 1874, Clinton, Lenawee Co., MI; d. July 29, 1898, Siboney, Cuba; m. FLORENCE UNKNOWN, 1894, Lenawee Co., MI?; b. January 24, 1876, MI; d. Aft. 1921, Leslie Twp., Ingham Co., MI.
            More on RINALDO K SHERD and Florence: See Rinaldo Sherd
          2. Mahlon Daniel Sherd (1877-) and Bernice ____
            MAHLON DANIEL SHERD, b. May 15, 1877, Clinton Twp., Lenawee Co., MI; d. Aft. 1920; m. BERNICE M UNKNOWN, 1902, Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI; b. 1878, MI; d. Aft. 1920.
            Notes for MAHLON DANIEL SHERD and BERNICE M UNKNOWN:
            • The 1910 Census for Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI: #224/226 Sherd, Mahlon D, Head, m, w, 32, m1 8y, MI, NY, NY, Farmer, Bernice M, Wife, f, w, 31, m1 86, 3/2, MI, OH, VT, Ruth L, Daughter, f, w, 5, s, MI, MI, MI, Robert D, Son, m, w, 2, s, MI, MI, MI, #225/227 Sherd, Margaret S, Head, f, w, 63, Wid, 4/2, NY, MA, NY
            • Mahlon's WWI draft card information yields the following information: Serial number 606 A2001 Address - 1 RFD, Leslie, Ingham Co., MI, Age - 41, Date of birth - May 15, 1877, White, Natural born U.S. Citizen, Occupation - Farming, Employer - Self, Place of Employment or business - Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI, Nearest Relative - Bernice M. Sherd (Wife), Address - 1 RFD, Leslie, Ingham Co., MI, Signed - Mahlon Daniel Sherd, Description of Registrant, Height - Medium, Build - Medium, Color of Eyes - Blue, Color of Hair - D. Brown, Signature of Registrar - F. A. Bender, Date of Registration - Sept. 12, 1918
            • 1920 Census, 2nd Ward, Lansing, Ingham Co., MI: #354/503 Sherd, Mahlon D, Head, m, w, 42, m, MI, MI, NY, Shipping Dept., Auto Factory, Bernice M, Wife, f, w, 41, m, MI, OH, VT, Ruth L, Daughter, f, w, 15, s, MI, MI, MI, Robert D, Son, m, w, 12, s, MI, MI, MI,
            • Listed in the 1916-21 Rural Directory for Ingham Co., MI: Sherd, Mrs. [Florence]; 2 children; farming; owns 80 acres; 1 horse; 4 cattle; Route 1, Leslie, Onondaga Twp., 64 Ind telephone. Sherd, Mrs. H. [Happy]; Bellvue St., Leslie Twp., Ingham Co., MI SHERD, M. D. [Bernice]; 2 children; farmer; owns 60 acres; 3 horses; 6 cattle; Route 1, Leslie, Onondaga Twp., 64 Ind telephone.
          3. OLIE E SHERD (twin), b. March 29, 1880, Clinton, Lenawee Co., MI; d. September 10, 1880, Clinton, Lenawee Co., MI.
            Death: Olie died at 5 months and 12 days on Sept. 10, 1880 of Cholera Infantum. There was a surviving twin sister, Alta, who also came close to dying. From the 'Tecumseh Herald' 23 Sep 1880, page 5: "SHERD -- Sep 10th, of Cholera Infantum, Ola E., daughter of E.E. and M.S. Sherd, aged 5 months and 12 days. "The surviving twin sister, of saving whose life the parents nearly despaired a few days since, is recovering." Cause of Death: Cholera Infantum
          4. Ora M Sherd (1880-) and Harry Ferris
            ORA M SHERD (twin), b. March 29, 1880, Clinton, Lenawee Co., MI; d. Aft. 1920, Onondago Twp., Ingham Co., MI; m. HARRY L FERRIS, October 02, 1901, Onondago Twp., Ingham Co., MI; b. April 01, 1879, Leslie, Ingham Co., MI; d. Aft. 1920, Onondago Twp., Ingham Co., MI. Notes for ORA/ORIE M SHERD and HARRY L FERRIS:
            • "Past And Present of the City of Lansing and Ingham Co., MI" by Albert E. Cowles, pg 473: ".... Unto Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ferris [nee Mannet Langley] have been born three children: Harry L., born April 1, 1879, was married in 1901 to Ora Sherd of Onondaga township and lives on a farm in the before mentioned township, and they have one child: Fanny, born January 29, 1881, is attending school at Ypsilanti, where she is engaged in the study of kindergarten; she has also attended the U. of M. at Ann Arbor; Mollie, born August 6, 1884, also attended school at Ann Arbor, but is now at home...."
            • The 1910 Census for Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI; pg 214: #155/157 Ferris, Harry L, Head, m, w, 31, m1 8y, MI, MI, NY, Farmer, General Farm Ora M, Wife, f, w, 30, m1 8y, 4/3, MI, NY, NY Hellen, Daughter, f, w, 5, s, MI, MI, MI Lucile, Daughter, f, w, 3, s, MI, MI, MI Edward E, Son, m, w, 8/12, s, MI, MI, MI
            • The 1920 Census, Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI; pg 196: #39/39 Ferris, Harry L, Head, m, w, 40, m, MI, MI, NY, Engineer, Lumber Mill Ora M, Wife, f, w, 39, m, MI, NY, NY, none Helen Louise, daughter, f, w, 15, s, MI, MI, MI Lucile Elinore, daughter, f, w, 13, s, MI, MI, MI Edward Emmons, son, m, w, 10, s, MI, MI, MI Harriet Mariella, daughter, f, w, 7, s, MI, MI, MI Frances, daughter, f, w, 2 3/12, s, MI, MI, MI
      3. John Sherd (1807-1881) and Catherine
        Birth, Marriage and Death: JOHN SHERD was born 1807 in Baptistown, Hunterdon Co., NJ, and died 1881 in Onandaga, Ingham Co., MI. He married (1) CATHERINE UNKNOWN Bet. 1828 - 1830 in Groveland, Livingston Co., NY. She was born 1814 in NY, and died 1867 in Onandaga, Ingham Co., MI. He married (2) ELECTA HENRY July 03, 1870 in Ingham Co., MI. She was born 1820 in NY, and died Aft. 1880 in Ingham Co., MI.
        More on JOHN SHERD: See John Sherd
        Children of JOHN SHERD and CATHERINE UNKNOWN:
        1. Manervy Sherd (1831 - 1861) and Moulton Sprague
          MANERVY SHERD was born 1831 in Groveland, Livingston Co., NY, and died 1849 in Onandaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI. She married MOULTON SPRAGUE Bef. 1849 in Livingston Co., NY?, son of SOLOMON SPRAGUE and MERBIAH CROSS. He was born February 13, 1814 in Livingston Co., NY, and died February 06, 1861 in Dewitt, Clinton Co., MI.
          Notes for MANERVY SHERD and MOULTON SPRAGUE:
          • The back side of John and Catherine Sherd's stone. Inscription: Manervy wife of Molton Sprague 1831-1849. This is very likely a daughter of John and Catherine who died when she was 18, probably in childbirth judging by census records.
          • Burial: Greenwood Aurelius Center Cemetery, Ingham Co., MI Cause of Death: Complications of childbirth
          • Moulton was the son of Solomon Sprague and Merbiah Cross.
          • The 1860 Census for Dewitt, Clinton Co., MI: #1459/1320 Sprague, Moulton, 46, m, Post Master, 2000/500, NY Harriet J, 28, f, NY Minerva E, 11, f, MI Harreit Burns, 15, f, Domestic, MI Utly, William, 64, m, Cabinet maker, VT Mahala, 64, f, VT Green, Alice, 11, f, MI Minerva Sprague certainly appears to be the daughter of Moulton's first wife, "Manervy" Sherd who apparently died in childbirth judging from the dates on her tombstone.
          Child of MANERVY SHERD and MOULTON SPRAGUE:
          1. MINERVA E12 SPRAGUE, b. 1849, Dewitt, Clinton Co., MI; d. Aft. 1860.
        2. Whitfield Sherd (1833) and
          WHITFIELD SHERD, b. 1833, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY; d. Bef. January 15, 1897, Mesa Co., CO.
          Notes for WHITFIELD SHERD:
          • The 1850 Census for Onondago Twp., Ingham Co., MI: #669/673 Sherd, Arcalos, 34, m, Farmer, 500, NY, Sarah E, 31, f, NY, #670/674 Sherd, Emmons, 28, m, Farmer, 1000, NY, Sarah, 19, f, NY, Dakin, Harriet, 23, f, NY, #671/675 Sherd, John, 42, m, Farmer, 1000, NJ, Catharine, 38, f, NY, Whitfield, 19, m, NY, Ann, 10, f, NY, Caroline, 8, f, NY
          • Whitfield is also enumerated in 1850 in the home of J.S. Titus in Sandstone, Jackson Co., MI, p138: #926/926 Titus, J. S. 42, m, Farmer, 3000, NJ, Huldah, 30, f, NY, Emily, 15, f, MI, Mary, 9, f, MI, Ann, 7, f, MI, Henry, 5, m, MI, Sherd, Whitfield, 18, m, Farmer, NY
          • Whitfield appears in Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI in residence with the family of Hugh Dolbee in the 1880 census: Dolbee, Hugh, Head, M, M, W, 23, MI, MI, MI, Farmer, Emma, Wife, F, M, W, 26, MI, NY, NY, Keeping House, Freddie, Son, M, S, W, 2, MI, MI, MI, Leola, Dau, F, S, W, 9, MI, MI, MI, SHERD, Whitfield, Other, M, W, W, 47, NY, NJ, NY, Day Laborer
          • There is a mention of Whitfield Sherd in the 16 Sept 1893 Porthsmouth Times, Portsmouth, OH.
          • There is a land patent record for the 'Heirs of Whitfield Sherd' in 1897 in the state of Colorado. He had apparently left MI at sometime after 1860 or possibly as late as 1880.
          • This may be a descendant of Whitfield's: OBITUARIES (Denver Rocky Mountain News) ; 11-21-1999 MIRIAM E. SHERD, 92, of Denver died Nov. 13. Burial was at Fairmount Cemetery. Mrs. Sherd was born in New Douglas, Ill., on April 11, 1907. She married Howard E. Sherd (20 Dec 1907, MO? - Nov 1956), 1930. She was a secretary for the Securities and Exchange Commission. Survivors include daughters Mona Goodwin, Margaret Jaramillo, both of Denver; four grandchildren; four great- grandchildren."
          • The 1920 Census for the 12th Ward, Delta Co., CO: #250/252 Sherd, J Lewis, Head, m, w, 64, m, NY, NY, NY, Farmer, Emily, Wife, f, w, 40, m, SD, Sweden, Germany, Evelyn, Daughter, f, w, 19, s, CO, NY, SD, Orolee, Daughter, f, w, 13, s, CO, NY, SD, Howard, Son, m, w, 12, s, CO, NY, SD, Norine, Daughter, f, w, 8, s, CO, NY, SD
        3. MELISSA SHERD, b. 1835, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY; d. 1848, Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI.
          Burial: Greenwood Aurelius Center Cemetery, Ingham Co., MI
        4. Nancy Ann Sherd and Thomas Daniels
          NANCY ANN SHERD, b. January 1841, Angelica, Allegany Co., NY; d. Aft. 1905, Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., MI; m. THOMAS W DANIELS, October 20, 1858, Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., MI; b. 1833, VT; d. Bef. 1900, Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., MI?.
          Notes for NANCY ANN SHERD:
          • Anna came to MI when she was a child of 3 years of age, locating in Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI where she was reared and educated. After the death of her husband James H. Parks purchased a one-half interest in the mercantile business, and four years later purchased the entire stock from Mrs. Daniels, moving the same to another location. Mrs. Daniels then installed a new stock of dry goods and clothing, and has now the finest establishment of the kind in the city, while she also conducts a branch store of the same nature in the village of Springport, Jackson county. She is also the owner of the hotel known as the Daniels House, which she remodeled and refitted in 1905 and which is the leading hotel of Eaton Rapids, being modern in all its appointments and being ably conducted by Mrs. Yawger. Mrs. Daniels also owns nine dwelling houses in her home city, including her own fine residence. She is a woman of exceptional business acumen and give her personal supervision to her large and varied interests, while she has a wide circle of friends in the city and county which have so long represented her home.
          • Anna/Nancy apparently had no children judging by the 1900 census records. The 1900 Census for Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., MI; pg 151: #455/474 Daniels, Nancy A, Head, w, f, Jan 1841, 59, wid, 0/0, NY, NJ, PA, Merch. (Dry Goods) Hutt, Mary L, Servant, w, f, Sept 1852, 47, wid, 1/1, Scotland, Scotland, Scotland, 1855/45, Servant (family
          Notes for THOMAS W DANIELS:
          • The 1860 Census for Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., MI; pg 501: #7/7 Daniels, Thos W, 27, m, Clerk, 450/250, VT, Nancy Ann, 19, f, NY
          • Thomas and family are enumerated in the 1870 MI census in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., MI: #248/255 Daniels, Thomas, 37, M, W, Ret. Dry Goods Merchant, 3600, 2000, VT Ann, 29, F, W, Keeping House, 2500, NY Thomas and Ann appear to be residing in a hotel, though it's unclear as to how they are connected to it. Porter Knowles, 35, is listed as the proprietor, his wife, Harriet, 34, is the landlady and their children are also in residence. However, Thomas and Ann are listed first at this location, before the listing of the proprietor and landlady. Possibly this is a co-ownership business arrangement?
          • The 1880 Census for Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., MI, page 183c: Daniels, Thomas, Head, m, w, 49, m, VT, VT, VT, Dry Goods Store Ann, Wife, f, w, 39, m, NY, NJ, PA, Keeping House Davidson, Rosa, Other, f, w, 35, s, NY, NY, NY, House Keeper
          Marriage NANCY SHERD and THOMAS DANIELS: Microfilm Number : 0966594 - 0966597
        5. CAROLINE SHERD, b. 1842, Livingston Co., NY; d. Aft. 1860. :
          • Caroline's occupation is listed as that of Milliner on the 1860 census. She is living at home with her parents at that time.
        6. MARY SHERD, b. 1849, Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI; d. Aft. 1860.
      4. Mary Sherd (1810-1844) and Daniel Allen Wisner
        MARY SHERD Bef. 1831 in Livingston Co., NY, daughter of WILLIAM SHERD and ANNA EMMONS. She was born 1810 in Livingston Co., NY, and died June 01, 1844 in Moscow, Hillsdale Co., MI.
        More on Mary Sherd and Daniel Allen Wisner: After Mary's death in 1844 Daniel Wisner married her sister, AMY ANN SHERD born January 12, 1828 in Livingston Co., NY, and died December 11, 1882 in Jonesville, Hillsdale Co., MI. for more information on Mary, Ann and Daniel Wisner go to Daniel Allen Wisner
      5. William Sherd (1812-1860) and Sarah, Abigail, Phoebe Torbert McNair
        WILLIAM SHERD, JR, was born 1812 in Springport, Cayuga Co., NY, and died Abt. 1860 in MN?. He married (1) SARAH M UNKNOWN Bef. 1830 in NY?. She was born 1812 in NY, and died August 17, 1837 in Groveland, Livingston Co., NY. He married (2) ABIGAIL UNKNOWN Bef. 1840 in Livingston Co., NY. She was born February 04, 1819 in NY?, and died January 28, 1842 in Groveland, Livingston Co., NY. He married (3) PHOEBE TORBERT MCNAIR Bef. 1847 in Livingston Co., NY. She was born Abt. 1803 in Mount Morris, LIvingston Co., NY, and died Aft. 1850 in NY?.
        More on WILLIAM SHERD, JR (1812-1860) : See William Sherd
        Child of WILLIAM SHERD and SARAH UNKNOWN:
        1. WILLIAM EDWARD SHERD, b. 1830, Livingston Co., NY; d. August 17, 1832, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY.
          Burial: : Lakeview Cemetery, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY
        Children of WILLIAM SHERD and ABIGAIL UNKNOWN :
        1. DUANE SHERD, b. 1840, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY; d. May 24, 1876, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY.
          Burial: Lakeview Cemetery, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY
        2. WILLIAM EDWARD SHERD, b. 1841, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY; d. March 22, 1842, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY.
          Burial: Lakeview Cemetery, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY
        Child of WILLIAM SHERD and PHOEBE MCNAIR:
        1. WILLIAM FRANK SHERD, b. 1847, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY; d. June 27, 1848, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY.
          Burial: Lakeview Cemetery, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY
      6. DEANS (DUANE?) SHERD, b. 1815, Baptistown, Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. 1840, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY.
        Burial: Lakeview Cemetery, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY
      7. Arcalos Sherd (1816-1896) and Sarah Berry
        ARCALOS C SHERD, b. May 29, 1816, Springport, Cayuga Co., NY; d. November 16, 1896, Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI; m. SARAH E BERRY, Bet. 1850 - 1860, Livingston Co., NY; b. December 1818, NY; d. February 1909, Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI.
        Notes for ARCALOS C SHERD:
        • Is this the same person as Coonradt Sherd who appears on the NY census rolls?
        • From "Pioneer History of Ingham County" the section entitled "Onondaga Township And It's History", pg. 699: ".... My own grandfather, William II Tonn, came to Michigan in 1887, first settling near Pleasant Lake, but moved to District No., 4, Onondaga, in 1844, where he lived for several years.
        • "Then there were the Sherd's, John, Arcaleus [sic] and Emmons, the Battley's, Buck's and Deckers's, all lived long and useful lives and did much to help build up the country."
        • The 1850 Census for Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI shows Arcalos, age 34 and wife Sarah E, 31, at #669/673. Next door is Emmons Sherd and family and at the next household we find John Sherd and family. #669/673 Sherd, Arcalos, 34, m, Farmer, 500, NY, Sarah E, 31, f, NY, #670/674 Sherd, Emmons, 28, m, Farmer, 1000, NY, Sarah, 19, f, NY Dakin, Harriet, 23, f, NY, #671/675 Sherd, John, 42, m, Farmer, 1000, NJ, Catharine, 38, f, NY, Whitfield, 19, m, NY, Ann, 10, f, NY, Caroline, 8, f, NY
        • Arcalos is enumerated in the 1860 MI census for Onondaga, Ingham Co. at #1750/1739, listed as a Farmer with Real Estate valued at $2,000 and Personal Estate at $300. There is only he and his wife in residence.
        • The 1870 Census lists James Berry, 18, born in NY, as a Farm Laborer with the family and situated quite close to Emmons Sherd and family. Possibly a younger brother to Sarah? Onondaga Twp., Winfield P.O., Ingham Co., MI: #259/255 Sherd, Arcalos, 54, m, w, Farmer, 4350/1000, NY, Sarah, 51, f, w, Keeping house, NY, Berry, James, 18, m, 2, Farm Laborer, NY
        • Arcalos and wife Sarah are enumerated in Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI in the 1880 census: SHERD, Arcaloo, Self, M, M, W, 64, NY, NJ, NJ, Farmer, Sarah E., Wife, F, M, W, 62, NY, MA, NJ, Keeping House
        • Listed in the 1916-21 Rural Directory for Ingham Co., MI: Sherd, Mrs. [Florence?]; 2 children; farming; owns 80 acres; 1 horse; 4 cattle; Route 1, Leslie, Onondaga Twp., 64 Ind telephone. Sherd, Mrs. H. [Happy]; Bellvue St., Leslie Twp., Ingham Co., MI SHERD, M. D. [Bernice]; 2 children; farmer; owns 60 acres; 3 horses; 6 cattle; Route 1, Leslie, Onondaga Twp., 64 Ind telephone.
        • Arcalos' cemetery tombstone transcription reads "Arcalos C Sherd". He and wife Sarah are buried in section 34 of the Aurelius Center Cemetery, Aurelius Twp., Ingham Co., MI.
        Burial of Arcalos Sherd: Greenwood Aurelius Center Cemetery, Ingham Co., MI
        Occupation: 1880, Farmer
        Notes for SARAH E BERRY:
        • The 1900 Census for Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI: ##38/35 Enos, Charles A, Head, w, m, Oct 1852, 47, m11y, NY, NY, NY, Farmer, Nellie, Wife, w, f, Sept 1862, 37, m11y, MI, NY, NY, SHERD, Sarah E, Boarder, w, f, Dec 1818, 81, Wd, NY, MA, NY
        • Mrs. Sarah Sherd is listed in the Northern MI newspaper surname index (Cheboygan Democrat), dated 14 May 1904.
        • A Mrs. M. Sherd is listed as a Milliner in Onondaga, MI on pgs. 429 and 586 of the MI Business Directory for 1863, whoever this is?
        Burial : Greenwood Aurelius Center Cemetery, Ingham Co., MI Children: Arcalos and Sarah appear to be childless by all census records.
      8. Uriah Sherd (1818-1903) Rebecca Richardson and Mary Ann Mumford
        URIAH H SHERD was born June 07, 1818 in Aurelius, Cayuga Co., NY, and died November 19, 1903 in Hampton, Dakota Co., MN. He married (1) REBECCA RICHARDSON Bef. 1830 in Ontario Co., NY?. She was born Aft. 1818 in NY?, and died Aft. June 18, 1850 in Naples, Ontario Co., NY?. He married (2) MARY ANN MUMFORD 1850 in Livingston Co., NY, daughter of STEPHEN MUMFORD and MARY GRAHAM. She was born May 1829 in Portland, Chautauqua Co., NY, and died November 10, 1913 in Hampton, Dakota Co., MN.
        Notes for URIAH H SHERD:
        • 1850 Census, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY: #227/228 Sherd, Laban, 26, m, Farmer, 6700, NY, Ann, 62, f, NJ (widowed mother of Laban & Uriah), Uriah, 34, m, Farmer, NJ, Mary, 21, f, NJ (new 2nd spouse of Uriah), Charles, 4, m, NJ, Frances, 4/12, f, NJ
        • Uriah arrived in Hampton, Dakota Co., MN in 1856. His family may have come later, as the 1860 census indicates that son, Enoch, aged 1, was born in NY: 1860 Dakota Co., Hampton Twp, #1085/742, Sherd, Uriah, 42, m, farmer, 1600/350, NY, Mary, 31, f, Keeps House, NY, Frances A, 10, f, NY, William S, 8, m, NY, Enoc, 1, m, NY
        • The 1900 Census for 2nd Ward, Northfield, Rice Co., MN on Water St.: #133/149 Sherd, Uriah H, Head, w, m, June 1818, 81, m51y, NY, NJ, NJ, Farmer, Mary, Wife, w, f, May 1829, 71, m51y, 2/1, NY, NY, NY
        • There is an 1855 entry for a land record for a Caleb Sherd in MN. It's unknown at this time as to how Caleb fits in with the family, though the land record was cancelled due to a problem with the recording of the name. Possibly this should have been for Uriah? Name: CALEB SHERD of Preble Co., OH, Date: 10 Nov 1855, Location: MN, Document #: 2106 Serial #: MN2120__.283 Sale Type: CASH ENTRY SALE Acres: 160.0000 Meridian or Watershed: 4TH Parcel: Township 30 N, Range 21 W, Section 35 A notation handwritten diagonally across the original: "Canceled July 7-902 by office letter B to R & R St. Cloud, Minn. New patent to issue for correct name of Patentee." Signed by the registrar (illegible).
        Burial: Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice Co., MN
        Notes for REBECCA RICHARDSON:
        • As the 1900 census records indicate, Mary and Uriah had been married 51 years at the time of the enumeration on the 5 & 6th of June. Mary states that she was t he mother of 2 children with one living. Records indicate that Uriah was the father of at least 4 children. Therefore, his first wife, Rebecca must have been the mother of Charles E and Frances A.
        • Burial: NY
        Notes for MARY ANN MUMFORD:
        • Mary's sister, Samantha Mumford, born 1841 NY, was living with Mary and Uriah in the 1880 census. Another sister, Alice Malby, born 1853, was also living with the family, presumably this is another younger sister of Mary and Samantha as the birth year is considerably late to be a sibling of Uriah's.
        • As the 1900 census records indicate, Mary and Uriah had been married 51 years at the time of the enumeration on the 5 & 6th of June. Mary states that she was the mother of 2 children with one living. Records indicate that Uriah was the father of at least 4 children. Therefore, his first wife, Rebecca must have been the mother of Charles E and Frances A.
        • The 1910 Census for 2nd Ward, Northfield, Rice Co., MN: #618/68/72, Sherd, Mary E, Head, f, w, 80, wid, 2/1, NY, NY, NY, Tavern Owner(?)
        • Burial: Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice Co., MN
        Children of URIAH SHERD and REBECCA RICHARDSON:
        1. Charles Emmons Sherd and Alice Lelia Roath
          CHARLES EMMONS SHERD, was born April 04, 1847 in Groveland, Livingston Co., NY, and died November 21, 1929 in Cannon Falls, Goodhue Co., MN. He married ALICE LELIA ROATH May 20, 1873 in Hastings, MN. She was born April 06, 1854 in NY, and died April 02, 1925 in Cannon Falls, Goodhue Co., MN.
          Notes for CHARLES EMMONS SHERD:
          • Charles served during the Civil War, having been inducted at 18 years of age on 30 Aug 1863 as a private and discharged 22 June 1866. His birthplace is listed as NY and he was a resident of Hampton, Dakota Co., MN. He filed for a pension on 17 Dec 1875, application number 211.661, certificate number 146.201 for service in C Company, Hatch's Independent Battalion MN Cavalry.
          • There is a "Emmons, Charles S", of Farmington, MN, who was receiving a pension due to "dis. of eyes" in 1883 for military service.
          • There is a Charles Sherd who appears in Wayne Twp., Lafayette Co., WI in the 1855 census, but it's unlikely that it is this Charles.
          • The 1880 census for Hampton Twp., Dakota Co., MN lists: Charles E, 33, born in NY Alice, 26, born in IL Marie, 5 Donahue, 4 Alonzo, 1
          • 1900 census Cannon Falls, Dakota Co., MN: Charles Apr 1847 Alice Apr 1854 Maryetta Feb. 1875 Donnie June 1878, Rebecca Nov 1882 Ray Nov 1889 Lorenzo Nov 1893
          • The 1910 Census, Cannon Falls, Dakota Co., MN: #77/78 Sherd, Charles E, Head, m, w, 65, m1 37y, NY, NY, NY, Policeman, City Alice L, Wife, f, w, 56, m1 37y, 6/5, OH, OH, OH Ray D, Son, m, w, 19, s, MN, NY, OH Lorenzo L, Son, m, w, 16, s, MN, NY, OH
          • Burial CHARLES EMMONS SHERD: Cannon Falls, Cemetery, Cannon Falls Twp., Goodhue Co., MN Cause of Death: Acute Myocarditis and Influenza
          • Occupation: Farmer
          • ALICE LELIA ROATH - Alice's parents were James W. and Emily (Jacks) Roath. Both were born in OH.
          • Burial ALICE LELIA ROATH: Cannon Falls, Cemetery, Cannon Falls Twp., Goodhue Co., MN Cause of Death: Carcinoma of stomach, gall bladder and breast. Occupation: Housewife
          • Marriage Notes for CHARLES SHERD and ALICE ROATH: Charles and Alice's marriage ceremony was performed by Sullvian Adams, Minister Of The Gospel.
          Children of CHARLES SHERD and ALICE ROATH:
          1. MARIE ETTA SHERD, b. February 1875, MN?; d. July 05, 1934, Hennepin Co., MN. Marie Etta never married. She is enumerated in what appears to be a hotel with other staff in the 1910 census for the 2nd Ward, Rochester, Olmstead Co., MN: #300/306 (#14)Sherd, Marie E, Waitress, f, w, 28, s, MN, IL, NY, Waitress
            Burial: Cannon Falls, Cemetery, Cannon Falls Twp., Goodhue Co., MN
          2. ALONZO L SHERD, b. 1876, MN; d. January 10, 1952, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN; m. ROSE FRANCES UNKNOWN, 1904, MN; b. 1877, Wi; d. November 15, 1920, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
            Notes for ALONZO L SHERD:
            • There is a Lorenzo E. Sherd listed on pg. 72 of 'Goodhue Co. In The World War' as having served out of Cannon Falls, Goodhue Co., MN during WWI.
            • 1910 Census for the 6th Ward, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN: #21/321 Sherd, Alonzo, Head, m, w, 31, m1 6y, WI, MN, MN Rose, Wife, f, w, 32, m1 6y, 2/2 WI, Ger, WI Leon, Son, m, w, 5, s, MN, WI, WI Helen, Daughter, f, w, 2, s, MN, WI, WI
            • The 1920 Census for the 12th Ward, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN finds the family on 39th Ave.: #502/519 Sherd, Alonzo, Head, m, w, 41, m, MN, NY, IL, Packer, Flour Mill Rose, Wife, f, w, 41, m, WI, Ger, WI Leon, Son, m, w, 15, s, MN, MN, WI Helen, Daughter, f, w, 12, s, MN, MN, WI
          3. Donahue Sherd (1876-) and Minnie Loomis
            DONAHUE D SHERD, b. June 1876, Goodhue Co., MN; d. May 17, 1952, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN; m. MINNIE R LOOMIS, October 19, 1897, Cannon Falls, Goodhue Co., MN; b. January 1878, Cannon Falls, Goodhue Co., MN; d. December 09, 1947, Cannon Falls, Goodhue Co., MN.
            Notes for DONAHUE D SHERD:
            • The 1900 Census for Cannon Falls, Twp., Goodhue Co., MN: #42/42 Sherd, Don, Head, w, m, June 1876, 23, m2y, MN, WI, VT, Flour Packer Minnie, Wife, w, f, Jan 1878, 22, m2y, 0/0, MN, WI, VT (Obviously, Don's parents birth locations were transcription errors)
            • The 1920 Census for the 13th Ward, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN finds the family on 1st Ave. South: #99/116 Sherd, Don, Head, m, w, 43, m, MN, NY, MN, Foreman, Elevator Grain Minnie, Wife, f, w, 41, m, MN, NY, NY Lorenzo, Brother, m, w, 26, s, MN, NY, MN, Laborer, Grain Elevator
            • Burial DONAHUE D SHERD: Cannon Falls, Cemetery, Cannon Falls Twp., Goodhue Co., MN
            • From her obit in the 'Daily Republican Eagle', 11 Dec 1947: "Former Resident of Cannon Falls Dies - Cannon Falls - Mrs. Donald Sherd, former Cannon Falls resident, died Tuesday morning at a Minneapolis hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Redeemer in this city with Rev. George Huefner officiating. The former Minnie Loomis, she was born in Cannon Falls and was the daughter of pioneer settlers. She and her husband celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last October 19. Survivors include her husband; two brothers, John and Charles Loomis of Cannon Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Meyers of Cannon Falls and Mrs. T.D. Carty of Long Beach, Calif."
            • Burial MINNIE R LOOMIS: Cannon Falls, Cemetery, Cannon Falls Twp., Goodhue Co., MN
          4. William Sherd (1878-) and Nellie ______
            WILLIAM L SHERD, b. Aft. 1878, MN; d. Aft. 1906, Bottineau Co., ND; m. NELLIE E UNKNOWN, Aft. 1895; b. Aft. 1878; d. Aft. 1906, Bottineau Co., ND.
            Notes for WILLIAM L SHERD:
            • There is a land patent record #2/300 for William L 'Sheard' of Wells Co., ND dated 5 Mar 1906:
            • "Whereas William L. Sheard of Wells County North Dakota has deposited in the General Land Office of the United States a Certificate of the Register of the Land Office at Duluth, Minnesota, whereby it appears that full payment has been made by the said William Sheard according to the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 24th of April, 1820, entitled "An Act making further provision for the sale of the Public Lands," and the acts supplemental thereto, for the Lot numbered one of SEction twenty-six and the Lots numbered one, two and five of Section twenty-seven in Township sixty-nine North of Range eighteen. West of the Fourth Principal Meridian in Minnesota. Containing one hundred and forty-five acres and fifty hundredths of an acre."
            • Land patent record for Nellie E. Sherd 30 Dec 1905:
              1. E?SE 24/ 163-N 78-W No 5th PM ND BOTTINEAU ---
              2. N?NE 25/ 163-N 78-W No 5th PM ND BOTTINEAU ---
          5. REBECCA SHERD, b. November 1882, Hampton Twp., Dakota Co., MN; d. Aft. 1900.
          6. RAYMOND SHERD, b. November 1889, MN; d. Aft. 1926, LaCrosse, WI.
          7. Lorenzo Sherd (1893-1928) and Ruth Augusta Johnson
            LORENZO EMMONS SHERD, b. November 19, 1893, Cannon Falls, Goodhue Co., MN; d. November 26, 1928, Cannon Falls, Goodhue Co., MN; m. RUTH AUGUSTA JOHNSON, June 16, 1925, Cannon Falls, Goodhue Co., MN; b. Aft. 1893, NE; d. Aft. 1929, Cannon Falls, Goodhue Co., MN.
            Notes for LORENZO EMMONS SHERD:
            • From the book, "Goodhue County In The World War," Page 72: Sherd, Lorenzo E. (Picture 27) - Joined colors July 26, 1918. Served as corporal in the 54th Pioneer Infantry. In Army of Occupaton on the river Rhine.
            • The 1920 Census for the 13th Ward, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN finds the family on 1st Ave. South: #99/116 Sherd, Don, Head, m, w, 43, m, MN, NY, MN, Foreman, Elevator Grain Minnie, Wife, f, w, 41, m, MN, NY, NY Lorenzo, Brother, m, w, 26, s, MN, NY, MN, Laborer, Grain Elevator
            • From his obit in the 'Redwing Daily Republican', 6 Dec 1928: "The funeral of Lorenzo Sherd, a veteran of the World War, who died in Red Wing, Nov. 26, was held Wednesday afternoon from the home of his father, C.E. Sherd, and later from the English Lutheran church. Mrs. Sherd was a life-long resident of this city. He is survived by his widow, his father, C.D. Sherd, a sister, Miss Etta Sherd and three brothers, Don of Minneapolis, Ray of La Crosse and Alonzo of Minneapolis."
            • Cause of Death: Carcinoma of bladder
            • Occupation: Garage Owner
            • Religion: English Lutheran
            • Marriage Notes for LORENZO SHERD and RUTH JOHNSON: From the 'Redwing Daily Republican', 22 June 1925: "Married at Cannon Falls - A simple home wedding was solemnized at the home of C.E. Sherd on June 16, at 4 o'clock p.m., when Miss Ruth Johnson of Minneapolis became the bride of Lorenzo E. Sherd Rev. M.D. Haferman of Lindstrom officiating. The house was prettily decorated in mock orange blossoms peonies. "The bride's only attendant was Mrs. C.F. Strack of the North Side as matron of honor. The groom was attended by C.F. Strack."
        2. Frances Arzelia Sherd (1850-) and James Clifford Davidson
          FRANCES ARZELIA SHERD (was born June 18, 1850 in Groveland, Livingston Co., NY, and died March 16, 1897 in Northfield, Rice Co., MN. She married JAMES CLIFFORD DAVISON April 10, 1867 in Hampton, Dakota Co., MN. He was born 1843, and died April 13, 1918 in Northfield, Rice Co., MN.
          More About FRANCES ARZELIA SHERD:
          • Burial: Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice Co., MN
          • James was a Civil War veteran, having served in F Company, 8th MN regiment.
          • Burial JAMES CLIFFORD DAVISON: Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice Co., MN
          Children of FRANCES SHERD and JAMES DAVISON:
          1. JAMES C 'JAY'12 DAVISON, b. July 09, 1870, Rice Co., MN; d. May 06, 1949, Northfield, Rice Co., MN; m. MATTIE GERTRUDE ALLEN, 1904, MN; b. Aft. 1870; d. Aft. 1905, MN?. Burial: Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice Co., MN
          2. JESSIE MAY DAVISON, b. 1875, MN; d. October 16, 1906, Northfield, Rice Co., MN. Burial: Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice Co., MN
        Children of URIAH SHERD and MARY MUMFORD:
        1. William S Sherd (1852-) and Ida Childes
          WILLIAM S SHERD was born 1852 in NY, and died April 04, 1914 in Northfield, Rice Co., MN. He married IDA CHILDS April 12, 1876 in Rice Co., MN. She was born 1856 in MI, and died Aft. 1920 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
          Notes for WILLIAM S SHERD:
          • 1880 Castle Rock, Dakota Co., MN: Sherd, William, Head, m, w, 28, m, NY, NY, NY, Farmer Ida, Wife, f, w, 23, m, Keeping House, MI, NY, NY Essie Bell, Daughter, f, w, 2, MN, NY, MI Bliss, Humbolt, Other, w, m, 16, s, IL, CT, IL, Laborer
          • The 1900 Census for Vesta Twp., Redwood Co., MN: #1/1 Sherd, W S, Head, m, w, 1852, 48, NY, NY, NY, Farming Ida, Wife, f, w, 1856, 44, MI, NY, NY Essie, Daughter, f, w, 1877, MN, NY, MI Nessie, Daughter, f, w, Apr , MN, NY, MI William is buried with daughter Essie and her husband Albert E. Weston
          • Burial WILLIAM S SHERD: Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice Co., MN
          • The 1920 Census, 12th Ward, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN (from image): #483/499 Walton, Albert, Head, m, w, 42, m, IA, United States, MN, Glass Packer, Plate Glass Co. Essie, Wife, f, w, 42, m, MN, United States, United States Edith, Daughter, f, w, 17, s, MN, IA, MN Max, Son, m, w, 15, s, MN, IA, MN Margaret, Daughter, f, w, 7, s, Canada, IA, MN SHERD, Ida, Grandmother, f, w, 64, Wid, MI, United States, United States, Nurse, Private Families Ida was also enumerated in the home of Thomas Bunday at #115/129 in the 2nd Ward, Northfield, Rice Co., MN in 1920. She is listed as a Servant and Private Nurse.
          • Occupation: 1920, Private Nurse
          Children of WILLIAM SHERD and IDA CHILDS :
          1. ESSIE BELL SHERD, b. May 1877, Castle Rock, Dakota Co., MN; d. April 26, 1934, Northfield, Rice Co., MN; m. ALBERT E WESTON, Bef. 1903, MN; b. 1877, IA; d. November 28, 1961, Northfield, Rice Co., MN.
            More About ESSIE BELL SHERD and Albert Weston:
            • Burial Essie Sherd: Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice Co., MN
            • The 1920 Census, 12th Ward, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN (from image): #483/499 Walton, Albert, Head, m, w, 42, m, IA, United States, MN, Glass Packer, Plate Glass Co. Essie, Wife, f, w, 42, m, MN, United States, United States Edith, Daughter, f, w, 17, s, MN, IA, MN Max, Son, m, w, 15, s, MN, IA, MN Margaret, Daughter, f, w, 7, s, Canada, IA, MN SHERD, Ida, Grandmother, f, w, 64, Wid, MI, United States, United States, Nurse, Private Families
            • Burial ALBERT E WESTON: Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice Co., MN
            • Occupation: Glass Packer
          2. NESSIE SHERD, b. Aft. 1878, MN; d. Aft. 1900.
        2. ENOCH SHERD, b. 1859, NY; d. Bet. 1880 - 1900, MN.
      9. Emmons Sheard 1820-1912) and Sarah Dakin
        EMMONS SHERD, b. November 1820, Aurelius, Cayuga Co., NY; d. March 27, 1912, Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI; m. SARAH DAKIN, 1848, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY; b. May 1832, NY; d. Aft. 1900, Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI.
        Notes for EMMONS SHERD:
        • From "Pioneer History of Ingham County" the section entitled "Onondaga Township And It's History", pg. 699: ".... My own grandfather, William II Tonn, came to Michigan in 1887, first settling near Pleasant Lake, but moved to District No., 4, Onondaga, in 1844, where he lived for several years.
        • "Then there were the Sherd's, John, Arcaleus and Emmons, the Battley's, Buck's and Deckers's, all lived long and useful lives and did much to help build up the country."
        • The 1850 census for Onondaga Township, Ingham Co., MI finds Emmons and family next door to Arcalos Sherd and family. Emmons is at #670/674 with his wife and a Harriet Dakin, 23, probably an older sister to his wife, Sarah. All were born in NY.
        • Emmons is enumerated in the 1860 census for Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI. Only he and his wife, Sarah, are listed in the household at #1743/1732 and his occupation is that of Farmer with Real Estate valued at $4,000 and his Personal Estate listed at $900. Three doors down from Emmons is John Sherd and family.
        • In the 1870 census for Onandaga Twp., Winfield P.O., Ingham Co., MI: #254/250 Sherd, Emmons, 45, m, w, Farmer, 8900/1000, NY. Sarah, 34(?), f, w, Keeping house, NY. Ferris, Edward, 23, m, w, Farm Laborer, MI
        • Emmons and Sarah appear in the 1880 census in Ondondaga, Ingham Co., MI along with two of Sarah's siblings: Sherd, Emmons, Self, M, M, W, 57, NJ, NJ, NJ, Farmer, Sarah, Wife, F, M, W, 46, NY, PA, PA, Keeping House, Dakin, Kate, SisterL, F, S, W, 57, NY, PA, PA, Milliner, Dakin, Mont., BroL, M, S, W, 44, NY, PA, PA, Blacksmith
        • The 1900 Census for Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI: #87/87 Sherd, Emmons, Head, w, m, Nov 1820, 79, m, 52, NY, NJ, NJ, Farmer Sarah, Wife, w, f, May 1832, 68, m52y, 0/0, NY, PA, PA Gaylord, Martha, Servant, w, f, June 1846, 53, m20y, 2/1, MI, NY, MI, Servant
      10. Laban Sherd (1823- 1886), Lucy Buskirk and Happy Abbie Brown
        LABAN SHERD was born 1823 in Groveland, Livingston Co., NY, and died December 22, 1886 in Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI. He married (1) LUCY M BUSKIRK Bef. 1854 in Livingston Co., NY. She was born 1831 in NY, and died 1861 in Sparta, Livingston, Co., NY. He married (2) HAPPY ABBIE BROWN Abt. 1866 in Sparta, Livingston Co., NY, daughter of UNKNOWN BROWN and EDITH UNKNOWN. She was born January 1845 in NY, and died Aft. 1920 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI?.
        Notes for LABAN SHERD:
        • A Laban Sherd shows up on page 411 in the 1850 Federal Census in Groveland, Livingston Co., NY and is also listed in MI for the 1890 Veteran's Schedule. 1850 Census, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY: #227/228 Sherd, Laban, 26, m, Farmer, 6700, NY, Ann, 62, f, NJ, Uriah, 34, m, Farmer, NJ, Mary, 21, f, NJ, Charles, 4, m, NJ, Frances, 4/12, f, NJ
        • The 1860 Census for Sparta (Dansville P.O.), Livingston Co., NY: #77/77 Sherd, Laben, 36, m, Farm Laborer, NY, Lucy M, 29, f, NY, Jay, 6, m, NY
        • Laban Sherd enlisted for Civil War service on August 20, 1862, at Groveland, Livingston Co., NY; mustered in as a Private, NY 8th Cavalry, Company L, August 30, 1862, to serve three years. He transferred to Co. G, November 1, 1864; was promoted to Commissary Sergeant, date not given; mustered out, June 6, 1865, at Alexandria, VA. Information from the "Report of the Adjutant General", New York Legislature, Albany, 1895-1906.
        • Some of the places that Laban probably saw action with Company L included: Winchester, Harper's Ferry and Beverly Ford, VA; Gettysburg, PA; Williamsport, Boonsboro and Funkstown, MD; Brandy Station, Mine Run, Barnett's Ford, Meadow Bridge, Spotsylvania Court House, White Oak Swamp, Snicker's Gap, Opequan, Winchester, Front Royal, Columbia, Tom's Brook and Cedar Creek, VA.
        • 1870 Census, Conesus, Livingston Co., NY: #41/41 Sherd, Laban, 46, m, w, Farmer, 1500/1500, NY, Jay, 16, m, w, No Occupation, NY, Happy, 25, f, w, Keeps House, NY, Jennie, 2, f, At Home, NY, Brown, Edith, 66, f, w, No Occupation, NH
        • The 1880 census finds Laban and family in Township 11, Gove Co., KS: Sherd, Laben, Head, m, w, 56, m, Farmer, NJ, NJ, NJ, Abbie, Wife, f, w, 35, m, Housekeeper, NY, VT, VT, Jennie, Dau, f, w, 13, s, At Home, NY, NJ, NJ, William, Son, m, w, 9, s, At Home, NY, NJ, NJ, Everett, Son, m, w, 2, At Home, MI, NJ, NJ
        • Date of death: 22-Dec-1886 Ledger Page: 325, Record Number: 218, Place of death: ONANDAGA, County of Death: Ingham, Sex: Male, Race: WHITE, Marital Status: Married, Age: 63 years 9 months, Cause of Death: SCIATIC RHEUMATISM, Birthplace: NEW YORK, Occupation: FARMER, Father's Name: William, SHERD, Father's Residence: NEW YORK, Mother's Name: ANNA, SHERD, Mother's Residence: NEW YORK, Date of record: 2-Jul-1887
        Burial: Love Cemetery, Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI Burial: Union Cemetery, Scottsburg, Livingston Co., NY
        Notes for HAPPY ABBIE BROWN:
        • The 1860 Census Sparta (Danville, P.O.), Livingston Co., NY finds Happy and her mother just 4 doors down from future husband Laban Sherd and his young family: #80/80 (Boarding house) line 3. Orlando G Brown, 23, m, Moulder, NY. #81/81. Brown, Edith, 57, f, Seamstress, NH. Happy, 15, f, NY
        • The 1900 Census, Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI: #48/48 Sherd, Happy, Head, w, f, Jan 1845, 55, Wd, 3/2, NY, VT, VT, Farmer, Everett, w, m, June 1878, 21, s, MI, NY, NY, Invalid, Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI
        • 1910 census: #316/326 Sherd, Happy A, Head, f, w, 65, Wid, 3/0, NY, VT, VT, Own income Listed in the 1916-21 Rural Directory for Ingham Co., MI: Sherd, Mrs. [Florence?]; 2 children; farming; owns 80 acres; 1 horse; 4 cattle; Route 1, Leslie, Onondaga Twp., 64 Ind telephone. Sherd, Mrs. H. [Happy]; Bellvue St., Leslie Twp., Ingham Co., MI SHERD, M. D. [Bernice]; 2 children; farmer; owns 60 acres; 3 horses; 6 cattle; Route 1, Leslie, Onondaga Twp., 64 Ind telephone.
        • The 1920 Census for the 3rd Ward, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI: #45/53 Lyons, William, Head, m, w, 36, m, KY, KY, KY, Painter, Ruth, Wife, f, w, 30, m, MO, MI, NY, Genevieve, Daughter, f, w, 7, s, MI, KY, MO, William, Son, m, w, 4 8/12, s, MI, KY, MO, SHERD, Happy, Grandmother, f, w, 76, Wid, NY, VT, VT, Cort, Jacob, Lodger, m, w, 22, s, KY, Russia, NY, Machinist, Levine, William, Lodger, m, w, 20, s, KY, Russia, Russia, Machinist
        Child of LABAN SHERD and LUCY BUSKIRK:
        1. John Lewis Sherd (1856- ) and Emily _
          Birth: JOHN LEWIS SHERD was born 1856 in Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI, and died Aft. 1920 in Delta Co., CO. He married EMILY UNKNOWN Bef. 1901 in CO. She was born 1880 in SD, and died Aft. 1920 in Delta Co., CO.
          Notes for JOHN LEWIS SHERD:
          • The 1920 Census for the 12th Ward, Delta Co., CO: #250/252 Sherd, J Lewis, Head, m, w, 64, m, NY, NY, NY, Farmer Emily, Wife, f, w, 40, m, SD, Sweden, Germany Evelyn, Daughter, f, w, 19, s, CO, NY, SD Orolee, Daughter, f, w, 13, s, CO, NY, SD Howard, Son, m, w, 12, s, CO, NY, SD Norine, Daughter, f, w, 8, s, CO, NY, SD
          Children of JOHN SHERD and EMILY UNKNOWN :
          1. EVELYN SHERD, b. 1901, CO; d. Aft. 1920.
          2. OROLIE SHERD, b. 1906, Delta Co., CO; d. Aft. 1920.
          3. HOWARD E SHERD, b. December 20, 1907, Delta Co., CO; d. November 1956, CO; m. MIRIAM E UNKNOWN, Aft. 1925, CO; b. April 11, 1907, New Douglas, IL; d. November 21, 1999, Denver, CO.
          4. Notes for MIRIAM E UNKNOWN:
            • OBITUARIES (Denver Rocky Mountain News) ; 11-21-1999 MIRIAM E. SHERD, 92, of Denver died Nov. 13. Burial was at Fairmount Cemetery. Mrs. Sherd was born in New Douglas, Ill., on April 11, 1907. She married Howard E. Sherd (20 Dec 1907, CO - Nov 1956), 1930. She was a secretary for the Securities and Exchange Commission. Survivors include daughters Mona Goodwin, Margaret Jaramillo, both of Denver; four grandchildren; four great- grandchildren."
          5. NORINE SHERD, b. 1912, Delta Co., CO; d. Aft. 1920.
          Notes for JAY L SHERD:
          • Jay Sherd was listed as an heir of John Backus. Tompkins Co., NY Will Book I page 137-139, Written: 29 Aug 1861, Probated: 5 Nov 1862, The following is the last Will and Testament of John Backus from Will Book I Pages 137-139. The heirs of his deceased daughter Hannah Buskirk are: Mrs. Mary Culbert; Mrs. Harriet or Hattie Russell wife of William Russell; Mrs Emma Hartson wife of Edwin Hartson; Mrs Emeline Shafer wife of Phineas Shafer; and a grandson Jay L Sherd. Although all the documents indicate that John's daughter Lorenzer's married names is Waters, her signature indicates that she may be a Watrous. (Thanks to Ken Chapman for retrieving these documents.)
            At a Surrogate's Court, held for the County of Tompkins at the office of the County Judge of the said county, in the village of Ithaca, on the fifth day of November 1862, Present H S Wallridge County Judge.
            An Instrument purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John Backus bearing date the 29th day of August in the year 1861 was produced in court, and shown to each of the persons sworn as witnesses, as herein after mentioned.
            In the name of God Amen. I, John Backus of the town of Groton in the County of Tompkins and State of New York aged 88 years being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life do therefore make ordain publish and declare this to be may last Will and Testament. That is to say First after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged I give and bequeath to my daughter Jerusha Osborn the sum of Five hundred dollars.
            Second. I give and bequeath all the rest residue and remainder of my personal estate goods and chattels of what nature or kind to my daughters Laury Richmond, Cynthia Richardson, Lorenzer Waters, Harriet Culver and to the heirs of Hannah Buskirk to be divided equally among them all share and share alike my instruction being that the heirs of Hannah Buskirk deceased shall receive one share or one fifth of what remain after the bequest of five hundred dollars to to my daughter Jerusha Osborn is paid.
            Second I make constitute and appoint William Morton of Groton Tompkins County and State of New York to be executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
            In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the twenty ninth day of August in the year of our Lord on thousand eight hundred and sixty one.
            John Backus
            The above instrument was subscribed by the said John Backus in our presence and acknowledged by him to each of us and he at the same time declared the above instrument so subscribed to he his last will and Testament and we at his request have signed our names as witnesses hereto and written opposite our names our respective places of residence. F Willoughby Groton, Tompknis County, New York, W J Morton Groton, Tompkins County, New York, I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true record of the original last Will and Testament of John Backus late of the town of Groton in the county of Tompkins in and State of New York and of the original proofs relating thereto H S Wallridge, County Judge
        Children of LABAN SHERD and HAPPY BROWN:
        1. Jennie Sherd (1867- ) and Walter Loomis
          JENNIE SHERD was born 1867 in Conesus, Livingston Co., NY, and died Bet. 1897 - 1900 in Jackson, Jackson Co., MI. She married WALTER LOOMIS December 15, 1887 in Jackson, Jackson Co., MI. He was born 1862 in MI, and died Aft. 1910 in Jackson, Jackson Co., MI.
          Notes for Jennie Sherd and WALTER LOOMIS:
          • The 1910 Census for Jackson, Jackson Co., MI; East Main St.: #2002/157/162 LOOMIS, Walter, Head, m, w, 48, wid, MI, MO, Unk, Forman, Const & W?? fitter? Ruth, daughter, f, w, 20, s, MI, MI, NY, none Genevieve, daughter, f, w, 17, s, MI, MI, NY, Machine Operator, Factory worker Ketchum, Jackson, boarder, m, w, 42, s, NY, Germany, Germany, Spring Fitter, Spring Mfg
          Children of JENNIE SHERD and WALTER LOOMIS:
          1. RUTH LOOS, b. 1890, Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI; d. Aft. 1920; m. WILLIAM LYONS, Bef. 1913, MI; b. 1884, KY; d. Aft. 1920.
            Notes for RUTH LOOMIS and William Lyons:
            • Ruth is apparently a granddaughter of Happy Abbie Brown Sherd's, likely through one of her daughter's. In 1920 there was a Ruth Loomis enumerated at the MI School of the Blind as a teacher in Ingham Co., MI.
            • The 1920 Census for the 3rd Ward, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI: #45/53 Lyons, William, Head, m, w, 36, m, KY, KY, KY, Painter Ruth, Wife, f, w, 30, m, MO, MI, NY Genevieve, Daughter, f, w, 7, s, MI, KY, MO William, Son, m, w, 4 8/12, s, MI, KY, MO SHERD, Happy, Grandmother, f, w, 76, Wid, NY, VT, VT Cort, Jacob, Lodger, m, w, 22, s, KY, Russia, NY, Machinist Levine, William, Lodger, m, w, 20, s, KY, Russia, Russia, Machinist
          2. GENEVIEVE LOOMIS, b. 1893, Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI; d. Aft. 1910.
        2. WILLIAM SHERD, b. 1871, Conesus, Livingston Co., NY; d. December 14, 1889, Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI. William is enumerated in his parent's household in Twp. 11, Gove Co., KS in the 1880 census.
          Death: Date of death: 14-Dec-1889, Ledger Page: 313, Record Number: 1250, Place of death: Onondaga, County of Death: Ingham, Sex: Male, Race: White, Marital Status: Single, Age: 18 years, Cause of Death: Consumption, Birthplace: New York, Occupation: Farmer, Father's Name: Sherd, Laban, Father's Residence: New York, Mother's Name: Sherd, Happy, Mother's Residence: New York, Date of record: 26-May-1890,
        3. EVERETT SHERD, b. June 1878, Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI; d. Bet. 1901 - 1910, Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI.
      11. Caroline Sherd (1826-) and Nelson Everett
        CAROLINE SHERD, was born January 1826 in Groveland, Livingston Co., NY, and died Bet. 1901 - 1909 in Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI. She married NELSON EVERETT Bef. 1850 in Livingston Co., NY, son of MOSES EVERETT and RACHEL UNKNOWN. He was born February 1810 in NJ, and died October 22, 1883 in Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI.
        More on CAROLINE SHERD:
        • The fact that Caroline is shown as having $250 in her personal estate per the 1860 census may well indicate that she is, indeed, the daughter of William & Anna (Emmons) Sherd. William died in 1842 while Anna died 25 May 1860. The 1860 Census for Groveland, Livingston Co. was taken 1 Aug 1860. The $250 is very likely what was left to Caroline from her mother's estate since she is not listed as having an occupation for income.
        • In the 1870 census for Onondaga, post office Winfield, Ingham Co., Michigan: #78/74 Everett, Nelson, 60, m, 2, Farmer, 4000/975, NJ, Caroline, 44, f, w, Keeping house, NY, Adelade, 18, f, w, Teaching School, NY, Cecelia, 12, f, w, Attending School, NY, Note that Caroline no longer has any money in her personal estate.
        • The 1900 Census for Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI: #248/248 Hunt, Chester A, Head, w, m, July 1852, 47, m20y, MI, VT, NY, Farmer, Adda, Wife, w, f, Mar 1852, 47, m20y, 2/2, NY, NJ, NY, Florence, Daughter, w, f, Oct 1882, 17, s, MI, MI, NY, Levra J, Daughter, w, f, Jan 1889, 11, s, MI, MI, NY, Everett, Caroline, Mother-in-law, w, f, Jan 1826, 74, wid, 4/2, NY, PA, PA (???), Mandaville, Clarence, Servant, w, m, June 1864, 35, s, MI, NY, NY, Farm Laborer
        Notes for NELSON EVERETT:
        • The 1850 Census for Groveland, Livingston Co., NY: #116/116 Everett, Nelson, 40, m, farmer(??), /2500, NJ Caroline, 24, f, NY
        • The 1860 census for Groveland, Livingston Co., NY: #728/721 Everett, Nelson, 50, m, Farmer, 1200/385, NJ Caroline, 34, f, /250, NY Adelaide, 9, f, NY Cecelia, 4, f, NY Aldridge, Joseph, 20, m, Laborer, NY Nelson Everett is listed as a town supervisor in 1870, 1871, and 1873 for Onondaga. In the 1870 census for Onondaga, post office Winfield, Ingham Co., Michigan: #78/74 Everett, Nelson, 60, m, 2, Farmer, 4000/975, NJ Caroline, 44, f, w, Keeping house, NY Adelade, 18, f, w, Teaching School, NY Cecelia, 12, f, w, Attending School, NY
        • In the 1880 census for Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI:
        • Everett, Nelson, Self M Male W 70 NJ Farmer NJ NJ Caroline, Wife M Female W 54 NY Keeping House NJ NJ Holmes, Charles, Other S Male W 21 MI Farm Laborer RI VT
        • Date of death: 22-Oct-1883, Ledger Page: 301, Record Number: 2558, Place of death: ONONDAGA, County of Death: Ingham, Sex: Male, Race: WHITE, Marital Status: Married, Age: 72 years 8 months 8 days, Cause of Death: NOT GIVEN, Birthplace: NEW JERSEY, Occupation: FARMER, Father's Name: Everett, MOSES, Father's Residence: MICHIGAN, Mother's Name: EVERETT, RACHEL, Mother's Residence: MICHIGAN, Date of record: 13-Aug-1884,
        Children of CAROLINE SHERD and NELSON EVERETT:
        1. UNKNOWN EVERETT, b. Aft. 1850, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY; d. Bef. 1860. No further information is known about this child; existence is only indicated by the 1900 census where Caroline says that she's had 4 children with only 2 still alive at that time. Only 2 daughters appear per 1860, 1870 and 1880 census records.
        2. Adelade Everett and Chester Hunt
          ADELADE E EVERETT was born March 02, 1852 in Groveland, Livingston Co., NY, and died July 25, 1933 in Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI. She married CHESTER ADNEY HUNT February 18, 1879 in Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI. He was born July 14, 1852 in Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI, and died April 26, 1936 in Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI.
          Notes for ADELADE E EVERETT:
          • The 1920 Census for Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI: #113/114 Hunt, Chester A, Head, m, w, 57, m, MI, MA, NY, None Addie E, Wife, f, w, 57, m, NY, NJ, NY, None On Aug 14, 1964, Jane Hunt Hawkes, obtained this information probably from Mertie Evelyn Holy Hunt. Addy Everett, Chester Adney Hunt's 2nd wife was just like Will Hunt's own mother. His own mother, Hatty Eva Stone, died when Will was only 1 1/2 years old. She never let there be any difference between Will and the girls. Evidently there were hard feelings on the Stone's part and they were distressed if Addy repremanded Will. Floy Bell Hunt had no hard feelings, but Laura Jane Hunt had. Addy taught Hatty one or more terms at school. Addie Everett mentioned her first "Joy ride" over on Plank Road over the bumps from Jackson to Eaton Rapids when a girl of 14 she journeyed from NY state alone to her new Michigan home in 1866. This is on page 694 in Pioneer History of Ingham County. "Pioneer History of Ingham County, pg 692, One of the greatest struggles the township has ever know was in regard to the prohibition question. Two pioneers on that subject were Albvert FDoxtader and George Washburn. Later, when the question of local option came up, there were Sylvester Davis, CCPorter, T Murray Cranston, Dr. R H Nichols, etc and other to chamipion the cause let by Rev Fred Wilber Cobett of Lansing. Those who worked for nation-wide, bone-dry prohibition along W J Bryan lines were Mrs C.A. Hunt and son William, and Mr and Mrs M C Baldwin. Very few business men had the bravery to work in these causes because they might lose a patron or a vote, so the women and no-accounts had to do it. "There are slaves who dare not be in the right with two or three." Oct 18, 1921.
          • More About ADELADE E EVERETT: Burial: Westlawn Cemetery, Leslie, Ingham Co., MI Cause of Death: Breast cancer
          • Occupation: 1870, School Teacher
          • Notes for CHESTER ADNEY HUNT: Concerning the Hunt Farm, the Plank Road (Hunt Road being a part of it) was built on the old Indian trail from Eaton Rtapids to Jackson. The road was constructed of two-inch planks eight feel long, laid on two 2 X 4 inch stringers, making a single roadway. That teams might pass, a dirt road was made at intervals along the side. Over this road, the trip from Jackson to Lansing was made daily, except Sundays, by means of Dan Hibbard's stage coaches. A toll was collected at gates stationed about every five miles along the route: One cent per mile for double rigs and 1/2 cent per mile for single rigs. This road was very satisfactory for a time, but as the planks became warped and badly decayed, Michigan Legislature amended the charter allowing the county to use gravel.
          • Chester is possibly buried in Leslie, MI.
          • The 1900 Census for Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI: #248/248 Hunt, Chester A, Head, w, m, July 1852, 47, m20y, MI, VT, NY, Farmer Adda, Wife, w, f, Mar 1852, 47, m20y, 2/2, NY, NJ, NY Florence, Daughter, w, f, Oct 1882, 17, s, MI, MI, NY Lura J, Daughter, w, f, Jan 1889, 11, s, MI, MI, NY Everett, Caroline, Mother-in-law, w, f, Jan 1826, 74, wid, 4/2, NY, PA, PA (???) Mandaville, Clarence, Servant, w, m, June 1864, 35, s, MI, NY, NY, Farm Laborer
          • The 1910 Census for Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI: #175/177 Hunt, Chester A, Head, m, w, 38, m2/31y, MI, VT, NY, Farmer, General Farm Adda E, Wife, f, w, 38, m1/31y, 2/2, NY, NJ, NY Florence B, Daughter, f, w, 26, s, MI, MI, MI Lura J, Daughter, f, w, 21, s, MI, MI, MI
          • More About CHESTER ADNEY HUNT: Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Leslie, Ingham Co., MI Cause of Death: Pneumonia, myocardial failure; arterial sclerosis, prostatilis & cystits
          • Marriage Notes for ADELADE EVERETT and CHESTER HUNT: MARRIAGE certificate for Chester A Hunt, 26, farmer of Onondaga to Adda Evrett, 26 of Onondaga born in Groveland, NY took place 18 Feb 1879 in Onondaga by L D Abbott with Steven Mill of Onondaga and Erra Miller of Onondaga as witnesses. Recorded 11 Mar 1897. The embossed copy is dated 29th day of November AD 1976 signed by John I Whitmyer clerk and Joan M Allen Deputy Clerk.
          Children of ADELADE EVERETT and CHESTER HUNT:
          1. FLORENCE BELLE12 HUNT, b. October 15, 1882, Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI; d. September 27, 1962, Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI; m. ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY HAYWARD, March 12, 1915, Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI; b. September 29, 1885, Ingham Co., MI; d. February 04, 1961, Largo, FL.
            Notes for FLORENCE BELLE HUNT:
            • The following is from "The Pioneer History of Ingham Co, Michigan" by Mr. Franc L. Adams pg 681-714. Mrs. Floy Hayward was vice president of the TWA association. "Those who worked for nation-wide, bone-dry prohibition along W.J.Bryan lines were Mrs. C. A. Hunt and son William." "History of East Onondaga" writen by Mr. Monte Hayward. "The many changes were do largely to the cheapness of the land--40 A ...traded for a quantity of spelling books, 80 A for a pony. Among those whose patient industry and influences had much to do with the moulding of our commonwealth were the...Hunts... Grandfather Adney Hunt purchased our present home, Chester A. Hunt's from this New York companyt in 1845 and it has ever remained in the family...This being a dense forest at the time." The original purchasers of land from the government of the US, or the State of Michigan, is what is now District No. 6 on sect 11,....Adney Hunt Jan 29, 1838. Peter Hunt was on the building committee for school 1857 In the book Pioneer History of Ingham Country, Floy Hunt Hayward is alotted a few pages for Eastern Onondaga. Her last 4 paragraphs read: "While school and church activities constituted the earlier social life, groups were continually forming to meet public needs, and we find the "paring bee" coming into existence to care for the fruits of the first orchard, in possession of Merritt Johnson, who owned the Otto Peterson home and adjoining lands. This was followed by husking bees, quiltings, rag bees, singing and spelling schools until today it seems we must have reached the zehith of civilization. "We are today making history. Will it be that of which the coming generations can be proud and through which it can improve? "A nation is the sum of its communities, the future of which depends on the character of its citizens. Are we teaching future citizens due respect for honest labor, reasonable service for reasonable pay, and above all the Golden Rule? Let us not forget that our duties lie with the world that is and is to be."
            • More About FLORENCE BELLE HUNT: Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Leslie, Ingham Co., MI
            • Notes for ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY HAYWARD: According to Chester montgomery Hunt, in a phone conversation in Aug 2005, Janet Hawkes learned that Earl Hayward was President of General Motors. He apparently also had stock in Consumer Power and Mont and Floy had stock there also, up to $5000 which they lived off of and not the dairy farm. The dairy farm was sold to Don Todd after Mont's death. Also, apparently Grandma Hunt inherited money from Floy and Mont and sold her home for $14,000. Mont died unexpectedly at Largo, Florida. He was a member of Onondaga Community Church, Onondaga lodge No. 197, F & A M, Onondaga Chapter No. 361, OES, Leslie Chapter No. 100, RAM, Leslie Council No. 50, RSM, and Michigan Farm Bureau. The farm title to E 2 of SE 4 of sec 34 # 1 N of range # 2 West in Ingham County, Michigan. US to Charles Butler 9 Nov 1835 to Various parties down to Steward Hunt to Adney Hunt 21 Sep 1859 to Heirs in Oct 4, 1880 (Charles A, Chester A, Lucy Jane, Edgar E Hunt.) To Chester A Hunt and wife 3 April 1923 to Lura H Terry 23 Dec 1932 to Mont Hayward & Floy Hunt 9 July 1937 to Donald and Emily Todd 16 Sept 1963.
            • More About ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY HAYWARD: Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Leslie, Ingham Co., MI
          2. Lura Hunt and Jasper Terry
            LURA JANE HUNT, b. January 02, 1889, Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI; d. May 13, 1981, Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI; m. JASPER J TERRY, August 14, 1912, Onondaga, Ingham Co., MI; b. March 28, 1890, Springport, Jackson Co., MI; d. January 17, 1968, Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI.
            Lura Jane graduated from the U of M Music School. She began giving piano lessons back in 1910. "Those were the days when a music teacher traveled around to the different towns to give lessons in the homes," Mrs. Terry said. "I made scheduled trips each week to Jackson, Norvell, and Leslie by railroad. When I taught in the homes around Onondaga, I hitched up my horse, Blossom, to the buggy or cutter."
            Burial: Westlawn Cemetery, Leslie, Ingham Co., MI
            Notes for JASPER J TERRY: Jasper J Terry was the only child of Charles Clark Terry and Eleanor Blackmore (who I think was also referred to as Nellie E. Blackmore.) The Dibean Marriage Index online shows a Charley C Terry and Nellie E Blackmore, married in Ingham on February 16, 1887.
        3. UNKNOWN EVERETT, b. Aft. 1853, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY; d. Bef. 1860.
        4. No further information is known about this child; existance is only indicated by the 1900 census where Caroline says that she's had 4 children with only 2 still alive at that time. Only 2 daughters appear per 1860, 1870 and 1880 census records.
        5. Cecelia Everett (1857-) and George Baldwin
          CECELIA EVERETT was born July 10, 1857 in Groveland, Livingston Co., NY, and died 1945 in Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI. She married GEORGE BALDWIN August 11, 1878 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., MI. He was born August 11, 1850 in Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI, and died November 29, 1925 in Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI.
          Notes for CECELIA EVERETT and GEORGE BALDWIN :
          • Mrs. M C Baldwin was the first acting chairman of the first historical meeting for Onondaga Twp. It was decided to organize a twp. assoc. with Supt. G O Doxtader president, Mrs. Floy Hawyard Vice Pres, ... (pg 189, Onondaga twp and its history).
          • George was the son of Grove Baldwin (b. 22 Aug 1817, Dorset, Bennington Co., VT) and Esther M. Willis (b. 1821 Oakfield, Genesee Co., NY).
          • According to Green Family Genealogy, George married Celia Everette and had two daughters: Carrie Esther, 1880-1942; and Ruth Helen, 1901-1902. Carrie was living with her mother in the 1930 census.
          • In the 1880 census for Onondaga, George is a butcher, age 29, born Michigan. His wife Celia is 22, born New York; and their daughter is 1 month old (unnamed).
          • In the 1900 census for Onondaga, George Baldwin is 49, born Aug 1850 in Michigan (father Vermont, mother New York). They have been married 21 years. His wife Celia is 42, born July 1857 in New York (father New Jersey, mother New York). She has 1 of 1 child living. Their daughter Carrie E., 20, was born May 1880 in Michigan. {ed. 55, sh. 12, line 29, dwelling # 312} He is listed on the same page as his father.
          • In the 1916-1921 Rural Directory of Ingham County, George and Celia Baldwin, listed as farmer, have a house and lot on Village St. in Onondaga.
          • Occupation: Butcher
          Children of CECELIA EVERETT and GEORGE BALDWIN :
          1. CARRIE ESTHER12 BALDWIN, b. May 14, 1880, Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI; d. 1942, Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI.
            Notes for CARRIE ESTHER BALDWIN:
            • Carrie never married. Carrie Baldwin was a president of "The Knowledge Seekers Club" in 1917 which was organized in 1898 and federated in 1901, pg 687 of Onondaga Township and its history.
            • "Pioneer History of Ingham Co, pg 692, WWII, A week later a Red Cross society was formed, with headquarters at the town Hall, with Miss Carrie Esther Baldwin manager of the sewing department and The motto was, "The work must be done that a victory may be won."
            • CENSUS 1930 Onondaga, Ingham, Michigan has Celia Baldwin, 73, head of household, widow, born in NY as was her father; Carrie daughter, 50, single, born in NY as was her father. They lived next door to Montgomery Hayward and 10 houses from the Seward Barnes family.
          2. RUTH HELEN BALDWIN, b. 1901, Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI; d. 1902, Onondaga Twp., Ingham Co., MI.
      12. Ann Amy Sherd (1828-1882) and Daniel Allen Wisner
        AMY ANN SHERD born January 12, 1828 in Livingston Co., NY, and died December 11, 1882 in Jonesville, Hillsdale Co., MI. She married Daniel Allen Wisner whose first wife was Ann's sister, Mary born 1810 died 1844.
        More on Ann Sherd and Daniel Allen Wisner: After Mary's death in 1844 Daniel Wisner married her sister, Ann. For more information on Mary, Ann and Daniel Wisner go to Daniel Allen Wisner
    6. STEVEN SHERD, b. Abt. 1777, NJ?; d. Bet. 1811 - 1820, NJ?.

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  • The 1880 Census for Hampton, Dakota Co., MN; pg 255D: Bean, Henry, Head, m, w, 50, m, Farmer, NY, PA, NY, Jane E, Wife, f, w, 48, m, Keeping House, NY, PA, NY, Mary A, Dau, f, w, 17, s, At Home, MN, NY, NY, Altie, Dau, f, w, 15, s, At Home, MN, NY, NY, Kelley, Lafeate, Other, m, w, 21, s, Farm Laborer, MI, MI, M,I Chatburn, Joseph, m, w, 21, s, Farm Laborer, VT, VT, VT, SHERDA, Mahlar [sic], GFather, m, w, 75, wid, Book Keeper, NJ, NJ, NJ, DOOLITTLE, EVIE J, Niece, f, w, 24, m, Visitor, MI, NY, NY, Marshel, GSon, m, w, 3, s, MI, MI, MI
  • And also in 1880 Burch St., District 283, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI; pg 10: #116/87/97 Marshall, David, w, m, 54, Crier, US Court, NY, PA, PA, Mary, w, f, 50, Wife, Keeping House, NY, NJ, NY, Doolittle, Eva J, w, f, Wife, Keeping House, MI, NY, NY, Marshall, w, m, 4, Son, MI, CT, MI, Alvord, Sarrah, w, f, 74, wid, NY, Scotland, NY, Lipkins, Augusta, w, f, 16, Servant, Domestic, Prussia, Prussia, Prussia
Notes for GEORGE LUM DOOLITTLE:
  • The 1870 Census for Ward 6, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI; pg 395: #1038/1047 Doolittle, George, 42, m, w, Liquor Dealer (whol), 8000/7000, CT Jeannie(?), 40, f, w, Keeping House, MA, George, 19, m, w, Bookkeeper, CT, Charles, 16, m, w, Clerk in Store, CT, Louise, 10, f, w, At School, MI, Adde, 2, f, MI Miller, Elisabeth, 22, f, w, Dom Servant, Prussia
Notes for GEORGE W AMES:
  • The R. L. Polk & Co.'s Bay County Directory for 1897 lists: AMES GEORGE W (Ames & Bump). Real Estate and Loans, Sec Avondale Land Co (Ltd), 106 Phoenix Blk, entrance Center av, res 620 N Johnson. Long Dist Tel 1283.
  • AMES & BUMP (George W Ames, Orrin Bump), General Insurance Agents. 106 Phoenix Blk entrance Center av. Long Dist Tel 1283. (See p 4.)
  • The 1902 edition of the Bay City Business Directory: Imperial Insurance Co. of London (Eng), Ames & Bump Agents, 106 Phoenix Blk.
  • The 1910 Census for Ward 3, Precinct 2, Bay Co., Bay City, MI; pg 105: #620/463/471 Ames, George W, Head, m, w, 58, m2 2y, NY, England, England, Agent, Insurance, Mary L, Wife, f, w, 36, m1 2y, 0/0, MI, OH, IN, None, Lena P, Daughter, f, w, 28, s, MI, NY, MI, Teacher, Music, Helminski, Rose, Servant, f, w, 20, s, MI, Poland, Poland, Servant, Private family

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  • William Niblack Sherd was born in Groveland, Livingston Co., NY. Following their marriage, William and Eliza lived on a farm in Lenawee County, MI for some years. They are enumerated in the 1860 census for Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI: #1351/1372 Sherd, William, 28, m, Farm Laborer, 430, NY, Eliza, 22, f, OH, Estella, 6/12, f, MI
  • They moved to Montcalm County in 1870 and made their home in Bushnell Twp. They were two of the best known residents of that neighborhood. William was one of the founders of the Methodist Church in Palo, MI, where he served as a Deacon. #7/7 Sherd, William, 39, m, w, Farmer, 1300/1000, NY, Eliza, 31, f, w, Keeping house, OH, Estella, 10, f, w, MI, Marshall, 9, m, w, MI, Alzada, 8, f, w, MI, Lavernne, 6, m, w, MI, Lammons, 2, m, w, MI, Next door are Estella Sherd's future in-laws: #8/8 Soule, Howland, 52, m, w, Farmer, 3000/1000, NY, Harriet, 40, w, f, Keeping house, NY, Charles, 15, m, w, MI
  • The 1880 census finds William and family in Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI at #133/140: Sherd, Wm N, M, M, W, 48, NY, NJ, NY, Farmer, Eliza, Wife, F, M, W, 40, OH, NY, VT, Keeping House, Martine [sic], Son, M, S, W, 19, MI, NY, OH, At Home, Allie, Dau, F, W, W, 18, MI, NY, OH, At Home, Verne, Son, M, S, W, 16, MI, NY, OH, At Home
  • The census for 1900 Bushnell Twp., Montcalm Co., MI finds William and family enumerated at #67/67: SHERD, William N, Head, w, m, Jan 1832, 68, m, 41, NY, NJ, NY, Eliza S, Wife, w, f, May 1840, 60, m, 41, 5/4, OH, NY, NY, HANCHETT, Irvina B, G-Daughter, w, f, Nov 1880, 19, s, MI, MI, MI
  • The 1910 Census enumerates William and Eliza at #210/215: SHERD, William N, Head, m, w, 78, m, 51, NY, NJ, NY, Farmer, Eliza, Wife, f, w, 70, m, 51, 5/4, OH, OH, PA
  • Clear Lake Cemetery in Montcalm County lists William Lamont Sherd s/o WN & LS 8-3-1872 ae 1/?/?. This may well be a son of William and Eliza's who died at somewhat over 1 year of age.
  • William's tombstone is inscribed 'William N Sherd', his mother's maiden name was NIBLACK.
  • Burial: Palo Cemetery, Palo, Ronald Twp., Ionia Co., MI
  • Religion: Methodist
  • More on ELIZA S LEWIS:
    • From the Stanton Clipper Herald for 19 June 1914: "Eliza Lewis was born May 31, 1839 in Sandusky City, Ohio, and died at her home in Bushnell, June 11, 1914 at the age of 75 years and 11 days. She, with her parents, came to Michigan in 1849. She was married to William Sherd December 29, 1858. To them were born five children, one dying at the age of four years. They moved to Bushnell in the spring of 1870. There remains to mourn her departure, four children, twenty grandchildren, and twenty-five great grandchildren. At the age of twenty-two she gave her heart to Jesus and trusted him to the end. The funeral was held at the Palo Baptist church, of which she has been a member for many years; Rev. Buffum conducting the services. interment in Palo Cemetery. Those from far away who attended the funeral were Matthew Lewis of Addison, Mrs. Margaret Sherd and Daniel Sherd of Leslie, B.H. Sherd and family and M.J. Sherd and family of Grand Rapids."
    • An article dated 30 Dec 1875 recounts a family reunion: "Family reunion at the home of Deacon Elisha Lewis, consisting of 9 children, 6 sons, 3 daughters all arrived at mature years met Christmas Day at the home of William Niblack in Pittsford, he being husband of the eldest surviving daughter with whom the aged and respected father has chosen to make his home for many months past. All responded to their fathers call, from the eldest, Rev. E. M. Lewis, known so many years as pastor of the First Congregational Church of Wheatland, now of the Second Congregational Church, Jackson, next, B.G. Lewis, veteran of the Grant Co. MS Volunteers, who endured all vicissitudes of camp life, from the martial clang of many battles to the hand to hand saber stroke and lastly to many months weariness in hospital, which ended only with the war; then came Mrs. Niblack of Pittsford, Judson and Matthew of Wheatland, Mrs. Sherd of Ionia, Mrs. Ward of Marshall, Freeman Lewis of Clinton, who enlisted at 16, making the fourth son who wore, not Navy blue but Gvt. military blue, when tide of was was stayed. Mr. & Mrs. Cunningham were present, having recently been linked to the family by the silken tie that binds. After a rich, abundant feast the party of 30 separated, saddened only by the vacant chair of the beloved mother."
    • Burial: Palo Cemetery, Palo, Ionia Co., MI
    • Fact 1: 1849, Came to MI
    • Fact 2: 1870, Moved to Bushnell Twp. in the spring

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Daniel Allen Wisner and his wives the sisters, Mary and Ann (Amy) Sherd

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Descendants of Daniel Allen Wisner

Generation No. 1

  1. DANIEL ALLEN WISNER (son of DANIEL) was born February 28, 1809 in Aurelius, Cayuga Co., NY, and died January 05, 1881 in Jonesville, Hillsdale Co., MI. He married (1) MARY SHERD Bef. 1831 in Livingston Co., NY, daughter of WILLIAM SHERD and ANNA EMMONS. She was born 1810 in Livingston Co., NY, and died June 01, 1844 in Moscow, Hillsdale Co., MI. He married (2) AMY ANN SHERD Bef. 1850 in Hillsdale Co., MI, daughter of WILLIAM SHERD and ANNA EMMONS. She was born January 12, 1828 in Livingston Co., NY, and died December 11, 1882 in Jonesville, Hillsdale Co., MI.

    Notes for DANIEL ALLEN WISNER:

    • From "Compendium History and Biography of Hillsdale County, Michigan," Elon G. Reynolds, editor, pg. 345:
      "The subject of this brief sketch was one of the earliest of the pioneers of Hillsdale county, Michigan, first locating near the village of Moscow in the year 1837. He was a native of Mt. Morris, [Livingston Co.] New York, where he was born in 1809. His parents were also natives of New York state. His father, William Y. Wisner, [an apparent type-o; William was the son of Daniel Allen Wisner] removed his residence from the state of New York to Michigan in 1837, and took up a farm near the village of Moscow, where he lived for many years. The subject of this sketch grew to manhood in his native state of New York, where he learned the trade of shoemaking, and continued to labor in that pursuit up to the time of his coming to Michigan. Here he engaged in farming, which he followed with success for a number of years, then removed to Jonesville, where he engaged in merchandising, under the firm-name of D.A. Wisner & Son....

      "In his early life, Mr. Wisner was married in the state of New York to Miss Mary Sherd, by whom he had a family of two sons and one daughter. Some time after the death of his first wife, he again married, his second wife being Miss Ann A. Sherd, also a native of New York state, and a sister of his first wife. To the second marriage were born three sons, one of whom died at the age of nine years...."

    • The 1840 Census for Moscow, Hillsdale Co., MI, pg 6: Wisner, Daniel, 1, 0, 0, 1, 1; 0, 1, 0, 0, 1

    • The 1850 Census for Moscow, Hillsdale Co., MI, pg 19: #139/140 Wisner, Daniel A, 41, m, Farmer, 3000, NY, Amy A, 27, f, NY, Emily J, 19, f, NY, Clinton, 16, m, Farmer, NY, William Y, 8, m, MI, Clarence E, 2/12, m, MI

    • The 1860 Census for Jonesville, Hillsdale Co., MI; series M653, roll 543, pg 802: #1353/1344, Wisner, Anson R, 42, m, Saddler & Harness, 2300/300, NY, Margaretta, 41, f, NY, Harriet, 15, f, MI, Abbey, 8, f, MI, Worden, Sarah, 18, f, Domestic, NY, Winslow, Delos, 21, m, Sadler, NY, #1354/1345

      Wisner, Daniel A, 51, m, Merchant, 2500/8000, NY. Amy Ann, 37, f, NY. Emily Jane, 25, f, NY. #1355/1346

      Dewitt C, 22, m, Merchant, 2000/1000, NY, William Y, 17, m, Medical Student, MI, Edgar A, 6, m, MI, Adelbert E, 6, m, MI (with the notation "twins")

    • The 1870 Census for Fayette Twp., Hillsdale Co., MI (Jonesville P.O.), series M593, roll 673, pg 275: #22/22 Wisner, D A, 60, m, w, Merchant Retail, 6800/19882, NY, Anna A, 42, f, w, Keeping House, NY, Eugene, 17, m, w, At School, MI, Edgar A, 17, m, w, At School, MI (notation "twins")

    • The 1880 Census for Jonesville, Fayette, Hillsdale Co., MI; series T9, roll 580, pg 92 #42/42, Wisner, Daniel A, w, m, 70, Drygoods Merchant, NY, NY, NY, Amy Ann, w, f, 50, Wife, Keeping House, NY, NJ, NJ, Eugene A, w, m, 26, Son, Drygoods Clerk, MI, NY, NY, Edgar A, w, m, 26, Son, Drygoods Clerk, MI, NY, NY

    • From "History of Hillsdale County, Michigan," by Everetts & Abbott, pg 128:
      "D. A. Wisner, now of Jonesville, came with his brother, Calvin Wisner, to Moscow township from Livingston Co., NY, and settled in 1836 about two miles south of the present village of Moscow. In 1839, another brother, Horace, settled in the same town. Calvin Wisner is since deceased. D. A. Wisner moved out of Moscow and resided one year at North Adams, coming from there to Jonesville, at which latter place he has been engaged in mercantile pursuits for 14 years. A fourth brother, A. R. Wisner, is also in business in Jonesville, having located here while the others were living on their farm in Moscow. The father of these gentlemen, Daniel Wisner, removed about 1821-22 from Cayuga Co., NY to Livingston, with probably four children. Some years after his sons came to Moscow he followed them, and died in that town."

    • "Report of the Pioneer Society of the State of Michigan --Vol. 4, 1881 Hillsdale County Memorial Report --
      Daniel A. WISNER, one of the prominent merchants of Jonesville, who came into the county in 1836 and lived here ever since, died at Jonesville, January 5th, 1881, at the age of 71 years. He leaves a widow and several sons, who carry on the business in which their father was engaged. He was an earnest, active Christian gentleman."

    Burial Daniel Wisner: Sunset View Cemetery, Jonesville, Fayette Twp., Hillsdale Co., MI Cause of Death: Heart disease

    Notes for MARY SHERD:

    • The 1840 Census for Moscow, Hillsdale Co., MI, pg 6: Wisner, Daniel, 1, 0, 0, 1, 1; 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 Figuring from the above, this puts Mary's date of birth between 1810-1820.  The tombstone information confirms the year of birth as 1810.

    Burial Mary Sherd Wisner: Allen Cemetery, Allen Twp., Hillsdale Co., MI

    Notes for AMY ANN SHERD:

    • The 1880 Census for Jonesville, Hillsdale Co., MI; series T9, roll 580, pg 92: #42/42 Wisner, Daniel A, w, m, 70, Drygoods Merchant, NY, NY, NY, Amy Ann, w, f, 50, Wife, Keeping House, NY, NJ, NJ, Eugene A, w, m, 26, Son, Drygoods Clerk, MI, NY, NY, Edgar A, w, m, 26, Son, Drygoods Clerk, MI, NY, NY

    Death of Ann Sherd Wisner: Date of death: 18-Dec-1882, Ledger Page: 240, Record Number: 1166, Place of death: Jonesville, County of Death: Hillsdale, Sex: Female, Race: WHITE, Marital Status: Widowed, Age: 55 years, Cause of Death: DROPSY, Birthplace: NEW YORK, Occupation: HOUSEWIFE, Father's Name: Unknown, Father's Residence: UNKNOWN Mother's Name: Mother's Residence: UNKNOWN Date of record: 12-May-1883

    Burial: Sunset View Cemetery, Jonesville, Fayette Twp., Hillsdale Co., MI Cause of Death: Dropsy

    Children of DANIEL WISNER and MARY SHERD:

    1. EMILY JANE WISNER, b. 1831, Livingston Co., NY; d. October 05, 1864, Jonesville, Hillsdale Co., MI.
      Burial: Allen Cemetery, Allen Twp., Hillsdale Co., MI
    2. DEWITT CLINTON WISNER, b. 1834, Livingston Co., NY; d. 1897, Moscow, Hillsdale Co., MI. He married ELIZABETH/LIBBIE M SINCLAIR Bef. 1885 in Hillsdale Co., MI. She was born January 1843 in MI, and died 1908 in Jonesville, Hillsdale Co., MI.
      1880 Census: The 1880 Census for Jonesville, Hillsdale Co., MI; series T9, roll 580, pg 92: #44/44 Wisner, Dewitt C, w, m, 46, US Express Agent, NY, NY, NY, Libbie, w, f, 37, wife, Keeping house, MI, Scotland, Scotland, Belle, w, f, 15, Daughter, At School, MI, NY, MI, Jay, w, m, 13, Son, At School, MI, NY, MI
      Libbie Wisner: Libbie is listed in Vol. B, pg 288 of the "Index to Hillsdale Co. Deaths." The 1900 Census for Jonesville, Hillsdale Co., MI; series T623, roll 713, pg 85: #189/203 Wisner, Elizabeth, Head, w, f, Jan 1843, 57, wd, 2/2, MI, Scotland, Scotland Edgar A, Brother, w, m, Feb 1853, 47, s, MI, NY, NY
      Children of DEWITT WISNER and ELIZABETH/LIBBIE SINCLAIR:
      1. BELLE WISNER, b. 1865, Hillsdale Co., MI; d. Aft. 1900.
      2. JAY C WISNER, b. July 1866, Hillsdale Co., MI; d. Aft. 1910, Toledo, Lucas Co., OH. He married IDA B UNKNOWN 1898 in MI?. She was born July 1866 in MI, and died Aft. 1910 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
        1900 Census: The 1900 Census for Center Twp., Delaware Co., IN: #316/343 Wisner, J S, Head, w, m, July 1866, 33, m11y, MI, MI, NY, Carriage Trimmer, Ida B, Wife, w, f, July 1866, 33, m11y, MI, Germany, Germany, Pauline B, Daughter, w, f, June 1898, 1, s, IN, MI, MI
        1910 Census: The 1910 Census for 7th Ward, Toledo, Lucas Co., OH; series T624, roll 1207, pg 180: #97/107 Wisner, Jay C, Head, m, w, 43, m1 21y, MI, NY, MI, Travelling salesman, Wholesale paper, Ida, Wife, f, w, 43, m1 21y, 1/1, MI, Germany, Germany, none, Pauline, Daughter, f, w, 11, s, IN, MI, MI, none
        Child of JAY WISNER and IDA UNKNOWN:
        1. PAULINE B WISNER, b. June 1898, Center Twp., Delaware Co., IN; d. Aft. 1910.
    3. WILLIAM YATES WISNER, b. 1842, Hillsdale Co., MI; d. August 30, 1862, Newport News, VA.
      Notes for WILLIAM YATES WISNER:
      • William had served in the Civil War, enlisting in the 7th Infantry, Company C at Jonesville, Hillsdale Co., MI, probably in the "Jonesville Light Guard." He died at Newport News, VA.
        The companies of the Seventh were recruited in different parts of the state, upon recruitment, the Regiment was mustered into U.S. service, Aug. 22, 1861, at Monroe. It was composed of the "Union Guard" of Port Huron, the "Curtenius Guard" of Mason, the "Jonesville Light Guard" of Jonesville, the "Monroe Light Guard" of Monroe, the "Tuscola Volunteers" of Tuscola, the "Blair Guards" of Farmington, the "Lapeer Guards" of Lapeer, one company from Pontiac, the "Prairieville Rangers" of Prairieville and the "Burr Oak Rangers" from Burr Oak.
        The Seventh left Monroe Sept. 5, 1861, with 884 officers and enlisted men, under the command of Colonel Ira B. Grosvenor, then set out to join the Army of the Potomac. The next month after its arrival at the front, the Regiment took part in the battle of Ball's Bluff.
        During their term of Federal service they were engaged at: Ball's Bluff, Va./ Yorktown, Va./ West Point, Va./ Fair Oaks, Va./ Peach Orchard, Va./ Savage Station, Va./ White Oak Swamp, Va./ Glendale, Va./ Malvern Hill, Va./ 2nd Bull Run, Va./ South Mountain, Md./ Antietam, Md./ Fredericksburg, Va./ Chancellorsville, Va./ Haymarket, Va./ Gettysburg, Pa. Falling Waters, Md. Bristo Station, Va./ Roberts Tavern, Va./ Mine Run, Va./ Wilderness, Va./ Po River, Va. Spottsylvania, Va./ North Anna, Va./ Tolopotomy, Va./ Cold Harbor, Va./ Petersburg, Va./ Deep Bottom, Va./ Strawberry Plains Va./ Reams's Station, Va./ Boydton Road, Va./ Hatcher's Run, Va./ Cat Tail Creek, Va./ Seige of Petersburg Va./ Farmville, Va.
        Total Enrollment--1375..... Killed in Action--127..... Died of Wounds--56..... Died of Disease--147..... Died in Confederate Prisons--17..... Discharged for Wounds--344.....
        Total Casualty Rate--50.2%
      Burial: Allen Cemetery, Allen Twp., Hillsdale Co., MI

    Children of DANIEL WISNER and AMY SHERD:

    1. CLARENCE E WISNER, b. August 1850, Moscow, Hillsdale Co., MI; d. May 15, 1866, Hillsdale Co., MI.
      Burial: Allen Cemetery, Allen Twp., Hillsdale Co., MI
    2. EDGAR A WISNER, b. February 1853, Hillsdale Co., MI; d. 1921, Fayette Twp., Hillsdale Co., MI. He married OLIVE S UNKNOWN 1902 in Hillsdale Co., MI. She was born 1874 in OH, and died 1955.
      1900 Census: The 1900 Census for Jonesville, Hillsdale Co., MI; series T623, roll 713, pg 85: #189/203 Wisner, Elizabeth, Head, w, f, Jan 1843, 57, wd, 2/2, MI, Scotland, Scotland, Edgar A, Brother, w, m, Feb 1853, 47, s, MI, NY, NY
      1910 Census: The 1910 Census for Fayette Twp., Hillsdale Co., MI; series T624, roll 649, pg 79: #98/99 Wisner, Edgar A, Head, m, w, 57, m1 8y, MI, NY, NY, (indecipherable) Olive S, Wife, f, w, 35, m1 8y, 2/2, OH, MI, OH, none Donald A, son, m, w, 7, s, MI, MI, OH, none Edgar E, son, m, w, 9/12, s, MI, NY, OH, none
      1920 CVensus: The 1920 Census for Fayette, Hillsdale Co., MI; series T625, roll 768, pg 76: #127/129 Wisner, Edgar A, Head, m, w, 66, m, MI, NY, NY, none Olive S, f, w, 48, m, OH, OH, OH, none Donald A, son, m, w, 17, s, MI, MI, OH, none Edgar E, son, m, w, 11, s, MI, MI, OH, none
      Burial of Edgar Wisner: Sunset View Cemetery, Jonesville, Fayette Twp., Hillsdale Co., MI
      Burial of Olive Wisner: Sunset View Cemetery, Jonesville, Fayette Twp., Hillsdale Co., MI
      Children of EDGAR WISNER and OLIVE UNKNOWN:
      1. DONALD R4 WISNER, b. 1902, Hillsdale Co., MI; d. 1921, Hillsdale Co., MI.
        Burial: Sunset View Cemetery, Jonesville, Fayette Twp., Hillsdale Co., MI
      2. EDGAR E WISNER, b. July 1909, Hillsdale Co., MI; d. Aft. 1920.
    3. ADELBERT EUGENE WISNER, b. February 1853, Hillsdale Co., MI; d. 1914, Hillsdale Co., MI; m. PERCIE ELOISE UNKNOWN, 1896, Hillsdale Co., MI; b. December 1860, MI; d. 1941, Hillsdale Co., MI.
      1900 Census: The 1900 Census for Fayette Twp., Hillsdale Co., MI; series T623, roll 713, pg 82: #115/124 Wisner, A Eugene, Head, w, m, Feb 1853, 47, m4y, MI, NY, NY, Percie E, Wife, w, f, Dec 1860, 39, m4y, 0/0, MI, NY, NY, (no occupation for listed for either person)
      Burial: Sunset View Cemetery, Jonesville, Fayette Twp., Hillsdale Co., MI
    4. 1920 Census: The 1920 Census for Jonesville, Fayette Twp., Hillsdale Co., MI; series T625, roll 768, pg 81: #284/287 Wisner, Percie E, Head, f, w, 59, wid, MI, NY, NY, none

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