Robert Sherman

GEDCOM Note

Robert Sherman was born in Orange County, North Carolina on 8 Jan 1799and was the son of Benjamin Sherman. ( birth location from his obit - used death date formula to obtain date born) Robert Sherman came to Knox county, Indiana in 1815 (from Obit)

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Sarah Dart’s data: Robert Sherman married Martha Carrico on 25 Mar 1825. Robert Sherman and Martha Carrico had eight (8) children: Note: The probate of Robert’s will shows the following 8 children: Benjamin F. (Benjamin F. ~ 1826) Wm. P. (William P. ~ 1828) Charles (Charles B. ~ 1830) Josiah (Josiah H. Dec 1831) John D. (John Davis 03 Feb 1835) Mary (Mary ~ 1838) Martha (Martha ~ 1840) Catharine (Catharine ~ 1843) In and around Sullivan County, Robert was known by the citizens as Uncle Robert Sherman. In the Sullivan Circuit Court, February term 1857. Martha Sherman - vs- Robert Sherman Comes now the Plaintiff by Messrs. Neff's, her Attorney's, and files her complaint herein, and also the affidavit of a disinterested person, that the said defendant is not a resident of the State of Indiana Robert Sherman ran and ad in the newspaper that he was candidate for Recorder of Sullivan Co. IN from Aug through Oct 1857. Robert Sherman married the second time to Fanny Brown on 24 Jan 1858 in Crawford, IL and she died 29 Dec 1912 in Trinidad, Las Animas Co. , CO In 1860, Robert and Fannie were running a boarding house in Sullivan. Tuesday morning on May 21, 1861, Robert Sherman died of Typhoid Fever. He was citizen of Sullivan community for a very long time. His aged at death was 62 years, 4 months and 13 days. (using date formula = born 8 Jan 1799) He was a worthy and respectable citizen, held for many years the office of Justice of the Peace; became a professor of Religion in early life, and attached himself to the Christian Church while a young man, before his first marriage; was ordained a Minister of the Gospel in 1833 or '34; has maintained a good standing in the Church throughout life; was promoted to the highest office in the Church (that of Bishop, or Elder,) in 1860; filled that office to the entire satisfaction of the whole church until his death. Executor's Notice hereby given that Jos W. Wolfe has been appointed executor of the last will of Robert Sherman late of Sullivan county dec'd. Said estate is supposed to be solvent.

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The following are excerpts from the Daybook of Dr. Whittlesey, from 1816-1820. It is the oldest extant physician's daybook in Indiana (Sarah Dart’s data) Saturday, July 11, 1818 Robt Sherman Vts & Med 1.37 1/2 Bleeding 25 Sunday 12th Robt Sherman Vt & Med 1.25 Blister 25 Monday 13th Robt Sherman Vt & Med 1.25 Tuesday 14th Robt Sherman Vt & Med 75 Thursday 16th Robt Sherman Vt & Med 1.00

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Robert Sherman of Sullivan county , Indiana bought 120 acres of land from the Vincennes General Land Office of the USA at the East half of the Fourth West quarter of Section twenty one, on the North West quarter of the North East quarter of Section twenty eight in Township seven North of Range eight West, in the District of Lands subject to sale at Vincennes Indiana on 05 Aug 1837 (#12039 Land Patent)

Robert Sherman of Sullivan county , Indiana bought 40 acres of land from the Vincennes General Land Office of the USA at the South West quarter of the South East quarter of Section twenty one in Township seven North of Range eight West, in the District of Lands subject to sale at Vincennes Indiana on 01 Sep 1838 (#17784 Land Patent)

Robert Sherman of Sullivan county , Indiana bought 40 acres of land from the Vincennes General Land Office of the USA at the North East quarter of the North West quarter of Section twenty eight in Township seven North of Range eight West, in the District of Lands subject to sale at Vincennes Indiana on 01 Oct 1840 (#26437 Land Patent) Census 1850 Indiana, Sullivan, Jackson TWP - Dwelling 894/897 - Robert, Shearrman 57 farmer NC Martha, “ 48 IN Benjamin, “ 24 ?? IN William P. 22 Laborer IN Josiah 18 “ IN John D 15 IN Mary 12 IN Martha 10 IN Catharine 7 IN Martha “ 19 IN

• *************** Excerpts from the Sullivan Democrat: Sullivan County, Indiana 1855-1865 provided by Sarah Dart: Saturday Morning, June 2nd 1855 FIRE - The alarm of last Saturday was occasioned by the smoke-house of Mr. Robert Sherman taking fire. The flames were soon subdued with but little damage but the prospect of a big fire was at one time quite flattering, as it was in very close proximity to two large dwellings. Saturday, October 6, 1855 (ran through December 1) KANSAS BOYS, LET'S GO! The subscriber, wishing to emigrate to the Far West, desires to dispose of his property in the town of Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana, consisting of one and a half Town-Lots, on the corner south of the Public Square, formerly known as the Elias Walls Property; a good dwelling house, store house, with cellar and warehouse; together with a large stable on the half lot. Any person wishing to locate in this town, either for merchandising or keeping entertainment, or both, would do well to call and examine the premises, all of which will be offered at a reduced price for cash in hand. Come on, gentlemen, and examine the property; you will find the terms easy. Robert Sherman
  • **************************** Friday, August 14, 1857 (ran through October 9) Mr. Briggs: Please announce my name as a candidate for Recorder of Sullivan County, at the October election. ROBERT SHERMAN
    • **** Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900 Robert Sherman married Fanny Brown on 24 Jan 1858 recorded in 00B/0090 0000B878 at Crawford Co. , IL

1860 Census IN, Sullivan Co., Sullivan TWP - 9 Jun 1860 - page 22 Dwelling 159 - Line 9 Robert Sherman 61 NC Boarding house Fannie “ 55 OH Mary “ 22 IN Thursday, May 23, 1861 Newspaper Obituary DIED On Tuesday morning last, of Typhoid Fever, Mr. ROBERT SHERMAN, long a citizen of this place, aged 62 years, 4 months and 13 days. (using date formula = born 8 Jan 1799) Deceased was born in Orange county, North Carolina, on the 8th of January, 1799; came to Knox county in this State in 1815; has lived most of the time since in Sullivan county. He was a worthy and respectable citizen, held for many years the office of Justice of the Peace; became a professor of Religion in early life, and attached himself to the Christian Church whilst a young man, before his first marriage; was ordained a Minister of the Gospel in 1833 or '34; has maintained a good standing in the Church throughout life; was promoted to the highest office in the Church (that of Bishop, or Elder,) in 1860; filled that office to the entire satisfaction of the whole church until his death. He leaves a wife, seven children, one brother and one sister, together with many relations and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. W. July 25, 1861 - NEW ADVERTISEMENTS (ran through Aug 1st) Executor's Notice. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed executor of the last will of Robert Sherman late of Sullivan county dec'd. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. jy25. JOS. W. WOLFE (ran through Aug 15th) Executor's Sale Notice is hereby given that I will sell at public auction, on Friday, the 16th day of August next, at the residence of Robert Sherman, late of Sullivan county, deceased, all his personal property not taken by the widow, consisting of household and kitchen furniture, one cow and calf, one sow and shoats, a lot of lumber, &c., &c. A credit of eleven months will be given on all sums over three dollars, the purchaser giving his note with approved security, waiving valuation and appraisement laws. jy25td JOS. W. WOLFE, Executor ran through Aug 15th) Executor's Sale Notice is hereby given that I will sell at public auction, on Friday, the 16th day of August next, at the residence of Robert Sherman, late of Sullivan county, deceased, all his personal property not taken by the widow, consisting of household and kitchen furniture, one cow and calf, one sow and shoats, a lot of lumber, &c., &c. A credit of eleven months will be given on all sums over three dollars, the purchaser giving his note with approved security, waiving valuation and appraisement laws. jy25td JOS. W. WOLFE, Executor

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Sullivan Co. IN will book 1 page 177 - Robert Sherman May 25 1858 and recorded on May 25 1861.

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State of Indiana, Sullivan County, Sct: Robert Sherman being duty sworn before the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County aforesaid upon his oath states that Martha Sherman departed this life in said County, intestate as he believes, on the 4th day of April A. D. 1858; That said Martha Sherman left a personal estate to be administered of the probable value as he is informed and believes of about six hundred & fifty Dollars and further saith not. Signed, Robert Sherman Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of May, 1858. Jos. W. Wolfe Clerk

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Here are some notes taken from different sources at the library in Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana. (Sarah Dart’s data): Waiting For the Moment (1983) Louise Booth D.R. Booth Associates, Villa Park, CA p.34 "The boarding house was for along time a part of rural and pioneer living. In 1860, Robert Sherman and his wife, Fannie, operated one such place, while John B. Draper had another."
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Will Robert Sherman property sale probate An account of the Sales of the personal property of Robert Sherman late of Sullivan County, Ind. deceased as sold by Jos. W. Wolfe Executor on the 16th day of August AD 1861. No. as per Discription of To whom Sold Amount inventory Property 1 4 Chairs Barnhart Koltinky $ .40 3 3 Chairs Jos. W. Wolfe 1.20 5 1 Secretary Widow 3.10

16 1 Molasses Stand Isaac Stewart .26 15 2 Dishes Barnhart Kottinsky .15 17 1 Cream Pitcher Jas. W. Brodie .15 19 1 Castor Barnhart Kottinsky .25 18 2 Tea Pots “ “ .10 18 1 lot Bottles & vials Charles Eaton .20 21 Sugar bowl Spoons “ “ .15 18 Cupboard Ware Cups Daniel Herbert .10 18 Candle Molds & Bell Sampson Shalter .10 15 3 Razors Straps David Harbert .38 21 Sugar box Barnhart Kottinsky .05 10 1 Bed stand “ “ .50 51 1 Bed stand Jas W. Brodie .70 11 1 Bed stand & Bedding Daniel Herbert 7.00 22 1 Drawing Knife Shelby French .20 23 1 hand saw Daniel Harbert .16 23 1 “ “ Murray Briggs .30 $15.45 Sales continued from above 24 1 Pr Wooden Couchafses Daniel Newbert .05 31 1 Box Sundries “ “ .25 32 1 “ “ Lafayette Steward .10 33 1 “ “ Warden Williams .10 26 1 pr Hairnes Sampson Shalter .10 25 2 bridles Gears Daniel Herbert .50 27 1 dirt shovel John Bowles .10 28.30 1 Iron shovel & Clivis Daniel Herbart .20 42 1 Iron Pot Isaac Steward .27 1/2 34 2 Lugs & 2 jars Jas. W. Brodie .20 35 1 Mattock Sampson Shalter .20 35 1 Cutting Knife & ax Daniel Herbert .15 37 1 Cow bell Henry Frakes .20 38 1 Washing tub D. S, Mc Kniley .10 39 1 Mans Saddle Daniel Herbert 1.30 37 1 lot old Barrels Jos. W. Wolfe .10 37 1 “ “ “ “ “ “ .05 53 1 Smoothing Iron Isaac Steward .12 1/2 54 1 pr Tongs Josephers Stausd .10 56 1 Pot rack John Bowles .10 50 1 Small Map Widow .40 49 1 large Map Widow 2.00 13 1 Cook Stove & fixtures Widow 2.50

43 1 lot plank Jos W. Wolfe 2.80 $27.44 Sales Continued Amts Brot up $27.44 44 lot plank Jos. W. Wolfe .25 46 1 Buggy & Stamcp John Bowles 20.00 47 1 Sow Daniel Herbert 7.00 48 2 Shoats “ “ 2.00 tea plates Charles Eaton .05 Total Sales $56.74 State of Indiana - Sullivan County Ss: I Willis G. Neff Clerk of the Sale of the personal property of Robert Sherman deceased Swear that the forgoing sale bill is a true account thereof. Willis G. Neff Clerk Subscribed and sworn to before me January 30, 1862 - Jas W Sewikle Clk.

Will probate - Inventory 1 for Robert Sherman Inventory - An inventory of the personal Estate of Robert Sherman deceased taken by Joseph W. Wolfe Executor of Decedents last will and appraised by Lafayette Stewart and James W Brodie July 18th 1861. No. Description of Property Value Property taken Value of Property by Widow taken by widow 1 4 chairs 1.60 2 6 “ 2.40 widow 2.40 3 3 “ .70 4 1 Rocking chair 2.25 widow 2.25 5 1 Secretary 7.00 6 1 Stand Table .40 widow .40 7 1 Square Table .40 widow .40 8 1 looking Glafs .50 widow .50 9 1 Breakfast Table 2.50 widow 2.50 10 1 Bedstand 2.50 11 1 Bedstand & Bedding2.50 12 1 Dining Table 4.00 widow 4.00 13 1 Cook Stove & Furn 5.50 14 1 Sofa 3.oo widow 3.00 15 1 Salt plates & dishes .60 widow .60 16 1 Molasses Stan .40 17 1 Cream Pitcher .15 18 1 “ “ & Butter .75 19 1 Castor .35 20 1 Cupboard .75 21 1 Sugar bowl .10 22 1 Drawing Knife .40 23 1 New saw .50 24 1 pr. wooden comfafs .10 25 1 ?kens & 2 Bridles 1.00 26 1 ? Buggy trainer .30 27 1 dirt shovel .20 28 1 Iron “ . 25 29 1 hand saw . 40 30 1 Single tree &Clevis . 75 31 1 Box old Irons .60 32 1 “ “ “ .75 33 1 “ Leather .15 34 2 Jars & 2 Jugs .40 35 1 Ax Mattock Knife .75 Steel 36 1 washing Tub .40 Widow .40 37 1 Pot Bands 1.00 Widow 1.00 38 1 washing Tub .20 39 1 Man’s Saddle 2.00 40 1 Goods Box .50 Widow .50 41 1 Ten Gal.Kettle 1.75 Widow 1.75 42 1 Iron Pot .50 43 1 lot oak plank 4.00 44 1 Cow & Calf 12.50 Widow 12.50 45 1 lot plank 1.00 46 1 Buggy & Harnefs 30.00 47 1 Sow 3.00 48 3 Shoats 3.00 1 shoat Widow 1.00 49 1 large map 3.00 Widow 50 1 Small “ .50 51 1 Bed stand 2.50 52 1 Belt & irons 1.00 Widow 1.00 53 1 ??? .15 54 1 ? Tongs .10 55 1 lot carpet 4.50 Widow 4.50 56 1 Bot T? .25 $126.70 38.70 Also the following notes towit: One note on Sherman Brothers due May 8, 1858 for sum of $56.78 Int on same to July 18, 1861 10.80

One note on Sherman Brothers due May 1858
for the sum of $200.00 the same Credits Jan 23, 1860 with 99.00 Balance Principal & Interest to July 18, 1861 132.40

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One note on Melie W. Owens due Dec 25, 1860
for the sum of $125.00 Same Credits Nov 15, 1860 with 13.00 Balance Principal & Interest to July 18, 1861 115.90 also a credit or same March 1,1861 of -25.00

90.90

One note on Jno H. Osborn due Mar 1, 1861
for the sum of 25.00 Interest on Same to July 18, 1861 .55

One note on Wm Brown & W. W. Owens
due Feb 16, 1861 for the sum of $200.00 same Credited with 170.00 Bal. Principal & Interest to July 18, 1861 30.75

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One note Aron Sherman due Oct 17, 1860
for the sum of (Including Int to July 18, 1861 9.35

One note on Wm R. Maxwell due June 16, 1861 3.00

One note on Bing Plev due Mar 21, 1861 10.20

One note on Oliven Mayworth Aug 4, 61 8.00
Attest Jos. W. Wolfe Exer $504.43

Will probate - Sale Bill - Robert Sherman Estate $56.74 - Filed Fan 30th, 1862 - Jos. N. Aeinkle. Will probate - To the Now C. Y. Patterson Judge of the Courth of Common pleas of Sullivan County Indiana the undersigned Executor of the last will of Testimonial of Robert Sherman late of Sullivan County, Ind. Deceased would report that he is chargeable as per Inventory on file in the sum of $504.43 Sales lefs than Inventory 31.26 Making Executors Total Charges $473.17 Interest on Same to this date. 7.15 Executor asks Credit for the following: $480.32 Sums paid out since Viz No. 1 Joseph S Merrill Receipt $ 5.02 No. 2 Robert Kirkham “ 22.80 No. 3 Price Brothers “ .75 No. 4 Corporation Taxes 1861 .96 No. 5 Stephen J. Dooley Receipt 7.77 No. 6 Robt K. Nenvill “ 1.17 No. 7 Lafayette Stewart “ 1.60 No. 8 Wm Browns Note & Int. lost in law 33.41 No. 9 John N. Ozborn Rcpt Coffin 17.85 No10 Jos. W. Wolfe Ex Allowance 16.15 = 107.48 Bal in Exm hands $372.84 I solemnly swear that the foregoing Report is two that It Contains all the Items with which I am Chargeable and the Credits to which I am Entitled and the above Balance being uncollected I ask that this cause be continued Jos. W. Wolfe Exm Subscribed & sworn to before me December 3rd 1862. Jos M Milee CK. Report - Robert Sherman probate To the Now C. Y. Patterson Judge of the Common Pleas of Sullivan County Indiana the undersigned Executor of the last-will of Robert Sherman deceased in chargeable as per Report Filed December 3rd 1862 in the sum of $372.84 Also with Interest on same to this date 8.76 Also with sale of Real Estate in Clay co. Ind 225.00 Making Executors total Charges the sum of $606.60 Executor asks Credits for the following Amount taken by widow on inventory and or Sale bill in the sum of $ 46.70 No. 1 David Usvy Receipt & Interest 40.40 No. 2 W. G. Neff “ “ 1.55 No. 3 J. S. Ornsby Corporation Taxes 1.20 No. 4 Ed. Price Tax Recpt 1861 & Int 19.66 No. 5 Ed Price “ “ 1862 “ 9.52 No. 6 Ed Price “ “ “ “ 2.93 No. 7 I & L Stewart Recpt on note 6.65 No. 8 George Parks “ “ “ 35.00 No. 9 Executors allowance 11.50 No.10 Widows recpt 25.00 = 200.11 Balance in Adms hands $406.49 State of Indiana Sullivan County so I Solemnly swear that the foregoing Report is true that it contains all my peoples Charges and Credits and the notes on the sale of Real Estate not being due I ask the cause Continued - Joseph W. Wolfe Exc Subscribed and sworn to before me August 5th 1863 Jasm Kinkle Clerk Distribution - Robert Sherman’s probate of Common Pleas the undersigned of the last will of Robert Sherman in Chargeable as per last Report Apr. 7, 1864 in the sum of $631.46 Also Interest on same to date 9.47 Also Amt form Fanny Sherman to heirs for estate 75.00 Making Exns Charges $715.93 Exects Asks credit out same viz Amt. Retained to pay Taxes in Green Co. $ 6.00 J. W. Wolfe Ex allowance & atty fees 23.00 Amt. Retained to pay note files vs Estate 120.00 Amt Retained for Costs of final settle 25.00 174.00 leaving Bal in Excs hands of $541.93 Which he distributes as follows: To Fanny Sherman widow 1/3 $180.64 To Jno D. Sherman 1/4 of Remainder 90.32 To Mary Sherman 1/4 of “ 90.32 To Martha Sherman 1/4 of “ 90.32 To Catharine Osburn 1/4 of “ 90.32 = 541.93 I solemnly swear that the foregoing Report is true and that the above an this heirs and only heirs Entitled to Receive the same according to the last will of Decedent and I file herewith the order of the heirs to Exprefs their Shares to them at Chillicothe Missouri and also the Receipt of the Agt of Adams Expefs Co. that same has been forwarded and the Receipt of Widow in full Wherefore I ask the Report to be approved & cause Continue. Jos. W. Wolfe Executor Subscribed & Sworn to before me Aug 4,1864. Ed Price CK

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Letter to Executor of will You will please send amt due to the heirs at your earliest possible Convenience ly Erp to J D. Sherman Chillicothe, Mo. via St Louis Mo. J. D. Sherman Mattie Sherman Mary Sherman Kate Osburn

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Letter from a Lawyer to Sullivan courthouse. D. T. Miller - Geo Griswold Miller and Griswold - Attorneys and Counselors Ottumwa, Iowa, Jany. 30, 1875 Dear Sir Was the will of Robert Sherman who died in your city several years ago ever Probated? Is so, what disposition was made of the Estate. What Portion was due Kate or Catherine Sherman if any. Sherman is said to have owned good property in your city and the heirs claim to have never received any they and are anxious to know if anything one he had and if you have an atty that will look the matter up & if there is a case will put well paid for his trouble. Plus hand this to some active young atty and Cletye D T Miller I write at request of hum?. Children of Robert Sherman and Martha Carrico. Sarah Dart’s data Benjamin F. Sherman Benjamin F. Sherman, the son of Robert Sherman and Martha Carrico, born about 1826 in IN and died 27 Oct 1875 in Bevier, Macon County, Missouri. Benjamin married Ellen ____. The had the following children: Cicero Sherman (male) born about 1853 in IL Kate Sherman born about 1856 in IL Louise Sherman born about 1859 in MO Robert Lee Sherman born about 1861 in MO Bayard Sherman born about 1864 in MO Scottie Sherman born about 1866 in MO 1850- with parents in Jackson Twp, Sullivan Co, IN 1860- with wife Ellen and 3 children in Trenton, Grundy Co, MO Census 1870, 13 Jul -MO, Livingston Co, City of Chillicothe -Post office at Farmersville Inn. pg 98 Dwelling 769 Sherman, Benj. F. 44 M IN Physician “ Ellen 36 F IL “ Cicero 17 M IL Clerk “ Catherine 14 F IL “ Louisa 11 F MO “ Robert 09 M MO “ Bayard T 06 M MO “ Scottie 04 F MO Cobb, Sally 21 F IL “ Lida 14 F IL Census 1880 - MO, Grundy Co. Trenton Twp - 7 Jun - pg 31 Ln 30 Dwelling 237 Sherman, B. F 34 M Physician IN “ Ellen 23 F IL “ Cicero 5 M IL “ Kate 3 F MO “ Mary 7/12 MO

A STRANGE CASE The Macon (Mo.) correspondent of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat says: The bodies of Dr. Sherman and Samuel Parker arrived there Saturday night about 11 o'clock. The mystery surrounding their sudden taking off has not been penetrated, and the case is one of the strangest in the annals of the country. The facts in the tragedy are as follows: Dr. B.F. Sherman, proprietor of the "Sherman Prickly Ash Bitters" and other medicinal preparations, having business at Bevier, urged Mr. Parker to accompany him to that village. They left this city in a buggy about 11 o'clock and arrived at their destination shortly after noon. After ordering their dinner, it was proposed that they should go and take a drink. Bevier being a temperance town, minus any licensed dram-shops, the Sullivan Democrat: Wednesday, November 3, 1875 On the inside of this issue will be found an account of the mysterious death of Dr. Sherman in Missouri. Dr. S. will be remembered by many of our old citizens as a son of Uncle Robert Sherman, who lived some twenty years ago on the Southside, about where Crowder & Reed's drug store is now. unfortunate gentlemen proceeded to the drug store of A. W. Shanks and made the object of their visit known to the proprietor, who was the only one present. That gentleman is said to have replied that he sold no whisky, but that he had A PRIVATE TEMPERANCE DRINK, which he indulged in himself, and if they wanted some of that they could have it. All three went into a back room, where Mr. Shanks produced a black ale bottle, from which he drank and then handed it to the others. While Parker and Sherman were drinking, Mr. Shanks left for the front store to attend upon a customer. Before he was through with the caller, Dr. Sherman and Mr. Parker passed out, but had not gone ten rods before both fell down and expired a few minutes afterwards. They were carried into the drug store and every means used to restore consciousness, but without avail. A jury was impaneled as quickly as practicable, and while the inquest was being held it was ascertained that the bottle from which the trio had imbibed was missing. It could not be found for some time, but was finally discovered in a room in the rear of the one in which the drinks were taken, and was identified by Mr. Shanks. The contents were analyzed [by]Drs. Shaw and Jackson, of Macon and it was found to consist of hydrocyanic acid and whisky, the deadly poison being such proportion that sixty drops of the compound was sufficient to produce death. At the conclusion of the investigation the FOLLOWING VERDICT WAS RENDERED We, the jury, after viewing the bodies and hearing the evidence, find that the deceased gentlemen came to their death by drinking from a bottle furnished them by A. W. Shanks." After the inquest had terminated, the bodies were place in a wagon and brought to this city, arriving here about 11 o'clock. They were laid side by side upon a double lounge, and hundreds of citizens called to view the sad spectacle. Weeping friends stood around and mourned the sudden departure of those who had so recently left them in perfect health. The calamity has fallen upon [the]community like a deadly pall. Without further investigation, not even a post-mortem examination being held, the remains of Dr. Sherman were to-day forwarded to Chillicothe for burial, and those of Samuel Parker were interred in Oakwood cemetery. The latter gentleman was well known throughout this section of country, respected on all sides, and highly connected. Dr. Sherman had a wide spread reputation throughout the state. GREAT EXCITEMENT prevails in the city at the unsatisfactory termination of the official investigation, and much indignation is expressed at its not being more thorough. No post-mortem examination being held, is severely commented on. Five or six sudden deaths have occurred in the country within the last six months.

William P. Sherman William Parkason (or Parkinson) Sherman, the son of Robert Sherman and Martha Carrico, born about 1828 in IN. William married Elvira Stepp. Elvira born 10 Jan 1829 in Bloomington, Monore Co. IN and died 12 Feb 1862 in Grundy, MO. William Sherman and Elvira Stepp had the following children: William Franklin Sherman born 10 Jun 1858 Elvira Louise Sherman born 15 Oct 1861 (Elvira has died), William Sherman married the second time to Mary E. Brown (Mrs) 18 Sept1864, Grundy Co, MO. William d. 1 Aug 1873 in Grundy County, Missouri 1850- with parents in Jackson Twp, Sullivan Co, IN 1860- with wife Elvira and 3 children in Trenton, Grundy Co, MO 1870- with wife #2 Mary E. and 4 children in Chillicothe Twp, Livingston Co, MO Charles B. Sherman Charles B. ShermanL, the son of Robert Sherman and Martha Carrico, was born 1830 in Indiana and died 29 Jun 1891. His data is contained above before Roberts data. Josiah H.. Sherman Josiah H.Sherman, the son of Robert Sherman and Martha Carrico, born Dec 1831 in IN and died 23 Jun 1904 in Storm Lake, Buena Vista, IA. Josiah married Elizabeth __ who was born about 1845. Josiah and Elizabeth Sherman had the following children: Ida Sherman born about 1862 Nettie Sherman born about 1866. Married 2nd, 1874 Elizabeth J. (d. 25 Mar 1910)Storm Lake, Buena Vista Co, IA His second wife is listed as "of unsound mind" and was committed to an institution after his death. Children: William (Aug 1876) Leonora (ca 1879) 1850- with parents in Jackson Twp, Sullivan Co, IN 1860- can't find Census 1870 -13 Jul - MO, Livingston Co, City of Chillicothe -Post office at Farmersville pg 97 Ln 30 Sherman, Josiah H. 38 M IN Dentist “ Elizabeth 25 F OH “ Ida 08 F IN “ Nettie 04 F MO McCoy, William 21 M PA

Census 1880 6 Jun - IA, Madison Co. Winterset Twp, Ln 34 Dwelling 547, Pg 51 SD3 Ed114 Sherman, Jams 49 head Dentist IN IN IN “ , Elizabeth 40 wife PA OH OH “ , Ida 17 dau MO IN PA “ , Nettie 12 dau Mo IN PA “ William 03 son IA IN PA “ (baby) 7/12 son Nov IA IN PA (Note - Josiah may have gone to Storm Lake or was there and his wife gave data for Madison Co. for him - in 1990 the family in Storm Lake) Census 1880 -15 Jun - IA, Buena Vista Co., Storm Lake -pg 15 SD4 ED 22 - Ln 21 Dwelling 142. Sherman, Josiah H. 48 M IN Boarder Dentist 1880- listed twice, once as a boarder in Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa and once with his family (wife, two daughters, two sons) in Winterset Center Twp, Madison Co, Iowa. Leonora is listed as a "son"... Census 1900 - 21 Jun - IA, Buena Vista Co., Storm Lake Ln 35 SD 11 ED 12 Sh 22 Sherman, Josiah head 69 Dec 1831 IN IN IN Dentist “ Elizabeth wife 60 Aug 1839 OH PA OH “ William son 23 Aug 1876 IA IN OH In school (must be college)