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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:

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
ANNA SHERD, b. Bef. 1733, Trenton, Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. Aft. 1756.
LUCY SHERD, b. Bef. 1734, Trenton, Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. Aft. 1756.
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.
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.
  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. 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
      2. 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
      3. 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.
      4. 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:
      5. 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
      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.
      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
    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.
      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
      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?
    - "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
    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
    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.
    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
      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:
        E?SE 24/ 163-N 78-W No 5th PM ND BOTTINEAU ---
        
        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
      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
      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.
  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
    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
    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. 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.
    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
    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.
      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. 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?.

More on THOMAS SHERD (1696-1755) and CATHERINE ANDERSON:

"p. 83. Indenture dated 13 Aug. 1729...Frances Hill of Amwell, wife and attorney in fact of Joseph Hill, carpenter (power of attorney dated 10 May 1729) sells 1/2 a. in Trenton to Joseph Reed of Trenton, merchant. The lot included houses, fencing, orchards, gardens, beginning at a stake fronting Daniel Howell's and Jno. Anderson bounded on the E by Alburtus Ringo; west by Daniel Howell, N & S by William Trent. Wit: John Porterfield, Theophilus Phillips and Thos. Sher. 5 Oct. 1731."

"Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey Vol. II 1730-1750" by William Nelson and A VanDoren Honeyman lists the following interesting mention of (and notation for) Thomas Shirds and the Andersons in a Will for John Severns of Trenton, Hunterdon Co., NJ, dated 29 May 1732 proved 10 July 1732. With the inventory for this Will there is a list of debts "as they now stand upon his book" and in the lengthy list of debtors (4 pages) are the following names *with* notations as they appear in the book. It is assumed that the notations were made by John Severns himself: Johanners Anderson (Enoch's son), Joshua Anderson, John Anderson (Joshua's son), Enoch Anderson Jr, Joshua Anderson Sr, John Anderson, mason, Eliakim Anderson of Hopewell, Samuel Anderson of Maidenhead, Abraham Anderson (widow's son), Bartholomew Anderson, Eliakim Anderson (Enoch's son), Thomas Shirds [sic] (Sibbs' son in law)

In the list of residents, male heads of the households, for 1732 Trenton, Hunterdon Co., NJ, "Shirds, Thomas (Sibb's son-in-law)" is listed once again.

***WILL OF TRUSTRAM THOMAS II was dated December 30, 1745, and proved March 4, 1745 (Liber DD No. 3, p. 380, Annapolis Wills). Will taken from The Rev. Tristram Thomas Family book.... I Trustram Thomas Sr. of Tulleys Neck in the Queen Anns County and provence of Maryland being sick and weak of body but of sound and pervect mind and memory thanks be to God for the same, calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is ordained for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and Testament.... Signed Trustram Thomas.

Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said Trustram Thomas as his last Will and Testament in the presence of Nicholas Strainer (his mark) Thomas Lee (his mark) and THOMAS SHERD. At the foot of the foregoing will was written Viz. Queen Anns County, the 4th March 1745/6.

Catherine, daughter of Joshua Anderson and Engeltie Opdyck, born abt 1697-1710, married Thomas Sherd; d. 1755-6 at Trenton. (NJA 32:12,280; NJSCF:1088). Also referred to as SHERRARD.

NJ Calendar of Wills Vol III: 1755, Dec. 31. Sherd, Catherine, of Trenton, Hunterdon Co., widow woman [wife of Thomas Sherd]; Will of. Children--Anna, Mary, Frances, Lucy and William, the last named under age. Personal property. Executors-- daughters Mary and Anna, with brother Hezekiah Anderson. Witnesses--Enoch Anderson, Alexander Anderson. Proved March 26, 1756 Liber 8:274.

1756, Mar. 26. Inventory, £25; including 3 silver teaspoons, 12s.; a looking glass and picture, 2s.; inventory made by Enoch Anderson and William Yard (possibly a transcription error since her son was William SHERD).

The FTMs CD of NJ Genealogies found that Catherine Anderson, daughter of Joshua Anderson and Eugeltie Opdych/Opdyck b abt 1697 - 1710 probably married Thomas Sherd, d 1755-6 at Trenton. This is in relation to her father's Will so she was married to Thomas before the death of her father.

NJ Calendar of Wills Vol III: 1755, Dec. 31. Sherd, Catherine, of Trenton, Hunterdon Co., widow woman [wife of Thomas Sherd]; Will of. Children--Anna, Mary, Frances, Lucy and William, the last named under age. Personal property. Executors-- Mary and Anna, with brother Hezekiah Anderson. Witnesses--Enoch Anderson, Alexander Anderson. Proved March 26 1756 Liber 8:274

A Will dated 1810 for a William Sherd in Hunterdon County, New Jersey: Sherd, William #2433J W. 1810 INv. 1810. The Will was filed 12 May 1810 in Hunterdon Co., NJ: "In the Name of God Amen I William Sherd Sr. of the Township of Amwell in the County of Hunterdon and later of New Jersey being weak in body but of a sound disposing mind and Memory do make this my last will and testament. I give my Body to the Earth from whence it was taken and my soul to God that gave it. I do order in the first place that all my Just Debts and funeral Charges be paid. Item I Give Divices and bequeath to my beloved wife During her natural life or widowhood all my Estates Real and personal. This I Give Divice and bequeath to my beloved wife Margaret as aforesaid and if at any time after my Decease my beloved wife should see proper she may at the Discression and own Pwer sell and Convey all my lands and make Deed or Deeds for the same and the money arising from such sales to be my beloved wifes During Natural life or Widowhood she ??? the same out at Intrest and living on the Intrest if she Conveniently can and if the Intrest is not Sufficient to suport her then and in such case she may make use of as much of the principal as she shall see proper provided that she does not make waste of the same and what Remains of my Estate at the Decease or Marriage of my beloved wife I give, Divice and bequeath to my six beloved Children as follows: Catherine: Resign: Mary: Margret: William and Steven to be Equally Divided between the aforesaid Children share and share alike and lastly I do make ordain Constitue and appoint my beloved son William Sherd and my trusty friend Isaac Hartpence Executors of this my last will and testament and I Do hereby Dannul Revoke and make Void all will or wills by me heretofore made but to publish pronounce and declare this to be my last will and testament in witness Whereof the aforesaid William Sherd Sr. have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty fifth Day of april in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and Nine........ 1809 "Signed Seald published pronounced and Declared by the aforesaid William Sherd to be his last will and testament. William X Sherd (his mark) In presences of Cornelius Lake Richard H Heath Asher Williamson" "New Jersey, Hunterdon County

Cornelius Lake one of the subscribing Witnesses to the within Will being duly sworn did dipose and say That he saw William Sherd the Testator therein named, sign and seal the same, and heard him publish, pronounce and declare the within wishing to be his last Will and Testament, and that at the doing thereof the said Testator was of sound and disposing mind and memory as far as this Deponent knows and as he verily believes, and that Richard W. Heand and Asher Williamson the other subscribing Witnesses were present at the same time and signed their names as Witnesses to the said Will together with this Deponent in the presence of the said Testator. "Sworn this 12th day of May 1810} at Flemington before me ______ } Cornelius Lake George L (or C?) Maxwell, Surrogate" "New Jersey, Hunderdon County William Sherd and Isaac Hartpence, Executors in the within Testament named being duly sworn did depose and say, that the within Testament contains the true last Will and Testament of William Sherd, the Testator Herein named so far as they know and as they verily believe, and that they will wills and truly performed the ??? by paying first All Debts of the said deceased, and then the Legal fees in the said Testament aforesaid, as far as the Good, Chattels and Codicils of the said deceased can thereunto entered, and that they will make and exhibit into the Surrogate Office at Flemington a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular, the food, Chattls and Credits of the said deceased that have or shall come to their knowledge or Relics in .... to the ??? of any other Person or Persons for their ?? and rendor ?? and true amount when Hereunto lawfully assigned. Sworn this 12th day of May 1810} William Sherd At Flemington before me______ } Isaac Hartpence undecipherable name From "The First 275 Years Of Hunterdon County 1714-1989", pg 73: Frenchtown, Hunterdon Co., NJ "had ferry service dating from about 1741, when it was noted as London Ferry. It has had many names, after various operators of it on both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania shores. At various time the ferry was called Mechlenburg Ferr, Tinbrook's Ferry, Calvin's Ferry, Sherrerd's Ferry, and Edwin's Ferry. It was of such strategic importance during the Revolutionary War that the Council of Safety of New Jersey on April 13, 1778, agreed to exempt "John Sherard and three men employed by him at his ferry from doing duty in militia until further orders." Thomas Lowrey, famous Hunterdon County landowner, purchased the ferry property about 1785."

John M. Sherrard/Sherrerd is mentioned in "The Hunterdon Gazette" in 1829, 1830, 1833 and 1840.

More on WILLIAM M SHERD (1775 - 1860 son of William Sherd and Margaret _______ ) and Anna Emmons
Using the census records and years of birth of his sons John and Arcalos and church records, William left New Jersey for New York state in 1815.
From "Some Records of Old Hunterdon County 1701-1838" by Phyllis B. D'Autrechy: "1805, June 20. Baptized WILLIAM SHERRERD and HIS WIFE, and Sary Snyder" Kingwood Baptist Church records."
This may indicate that William and Anna had settled in the Kingwood area about 1805, moving from Baptistown, Hunterdon Co., site of their marriage.
From the records of "Baptistown, New Jersey, Kingwood Baptist Church Record Book, 1742-1824": "1811, Feb. 16. Brother SHERRED, moderator. Agreed to write to Dividing Creek Church in reply to their letter about conduct of David Stout "since he has been among us." "1811, Aug 17. Thomas Roberson, moderator. Salary of Mr. McLaughlin to be collected quarterly. Trustees: Thomas Lequear, Zebulon Stout, WILLIAM SHERRED, Luther Opdycke, Adam Williamson, Edward West and John Smith." "1811, Sept. 14. Voted to support a Jersey association. Messengers to the association: James McLaughlin, John Smith and WILLIAM SHERRED." "1812, Aug 1. Special meeting held at Jonathan Roberson's. Moderator: Thomas Roberson. John Britton and Thomas Lequear to call Mr. McLaughlin for another year. Jonathan Roberson elected treasurer. Richard Heath and WILLIAM SHERRED to ask Edward West what he has collected of the salary."
"1812, Sept. 19. Adam Williamson, clerk. A true statement of money paid Rev. James McLaughlin: Luther Opdycke paid $20.00, Thomas Lequear 43.00, WILLIAM SHERRED 60.75, Adam Williamson 47.75, John Smith 40.00, Zebulon Stout 38.75, Edward West 17.00, Jonathan Roberson 33.00, Total $300.00"

The Luther OPDYCKE who recurs in this would be a 3rd cousin of William's via his Opdyke grandmother.

"1815, May __. WILLIAM and ANNA SHERD dismissed by letter." William and Anna Sherd were dismissed from the Kingwood Baptist Church, Baptistown, NJ in May of 1815, which would indicate their move to NY. They were in Aurelius, Cayuga Co., NY by 4 June 1819 for "Power of attorney" dated 4 June 1819 from William Sherd and Anna, his wife of Aurelius, Cayuga Co., New York to Jonathan Roberson of Kingwood regarding the rights of William to about 15 a. (acres) in Amwell which were devised to Anna's mother by the will of her grandfather Baker who resided on it at his death and bounded by Henry Kerr and John Meyers. Wit: Jonathan Roberson and Asa N. Burnham. 8 April 1830." From "Volume I of Special Deeds."

William Sherd first appears in the Aurelius, Cayuga Co., NY census in 1820. He is at least 45 years of age, and other residents of the same household include (wife?) 2 females between 26-44, two males between 10-15 (Mahlon & William?), three males between 0-9, one female 16-25, one female 10-15, one female 0-9 and what could be his mother, Margaret and maybe a sister-in-law or a sister: Sherd, William, 3, 2, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0; 1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 2, 0, 1

TOWN OFFICERS [Springport, Cayuga Co., NY] --The first town meeting was held at the house of John Yawger, inn-keeper, the first Tuesday in April, 1823, and the following named officers were elected: Wm. Cozzens, Supervisor; Wm. G. Harkness, Clerk; Giles Robinson, Henry Crane and Gilbert Goodrich, Assessors; Thomas A. Buddington, Giles Robinson and Samuel Wisner, Commissioners of Highways; John S. Toan and Moses Wisner, Poormasters; Asa N. Burnham, Jonathan Carr and Alexander Thompson, Commissioners of Common Schools; Stephen Mosher, Hiram Hunt and Asa N. Burnham, Inspectors of Common Schools; WILLIAM SHERD and Peter Flinn, Commissioners of Public Lands; Samuel Marsh, Collector; Samuel Marsh and Ephraim Sharp, Constables.

The 1 May 1823 Tax Assessment for Springport, Cayuga Co., NY: "Description of Real and personal Property taken by Silas Robison, Henry Crane and Gilbert Goodrich assessors in and for the Town of Springport May 1st, 1823.... Sherd, William, resident, 2 Houses, Barn, farm, 100 lots, 48 acres, 1st (quality), 1056 real estate, ~~ personal estate, 1056 total, 3.72." William isn't listed in the 1824 assessment so it may be assumed that he and his family had moved into Livingston Co. by then.

In the 1830 Census of Groveland, Livingston Co., NY, William is listed as between 50-59, wife 40-49, two males 5-9, two males 10-14, one male 20-29, two females 0-5, one female 15-19 and one female 20-29.

The 1840 Census finds William, age 60-69 and listed with him is one female 50-59 (most likely his wife), two males 15-19, one female 15-19 and one female 10-14. According to the 1830 and 1840 census records there are a possible 11 children in William's family.

The 1860 Federal census finds a Lucy M. Sherd in Sparta, Livingston Co., NY. This must be Lucy M. Gilbert, wife of William's son, Laban Sherd. Lucy died about 1861 and Laban later remarried.

Burial William Shers : Lakeview Cemetery, Groveland, Livingston Co., NY
Religion: Baptist
Notes on Anna Emmons:
page #411, for Groveland Twp., Livingston Co., NY verifies that at least two of the presumed sons of William and Anna (Emmons) Sherd are indeed their sons and with mother in residence. 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

From the Emmons genealogy book by Corwin Emmons: 5-125 Ann Emmons (4-59) Yet living in 1848. Married William Sherrerd prior to 1820.

From "Volume I of Special Deeds": "p. 322. Power of attorney dated 4 June 1819 from William Sherd and Anna, his wife of Aurelius, Cayuga Co., New York to Jonathan Roberson of Kingwood regarding the rights of William to about 15 acres in Amwell which were devised to Anna's mother by the will of her grandfather Baker who resided on it at his death and bounded by Henry Kerr and John Meyers [Mires]. Wit: Jonathan Roberson and Asa N. Burnham. 8 April 1830." [Jonathan Roberson appears to be the son of Thomas Roberson & Catherine Pierce, b. 18 Oct 1769; d. 6 Nov 1844.]

More on MAHLON S SHERD (1805 son of William Sherd and Anna Emmons) and Elizabeth Niback
Mahlon first appears in the 1830 census for Conesus, Livingston Co., NY. Also in residence are a female 20-29 (probably his wife), one male 15-19 years old and one female under the age of 5. The male 15-19 is most like a brother, probably William.

Mahlon & family are listed in the 1840 Federal Census for Livingston Co. NY, p. 243, in Conesus, Livingston Co, NY. The census shows him as being 30-39, as is his wife, and one male 5-9, one female 5-9 and one female 10-14. Some records list Mahlon's place of birth as New Jersey.

It would appear that Mahlon and his family came to MI between the marriage of daughter, Mary, in 1849 and 1850.

1850 Census for Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI: 1023/1023, Sherwood [sic], Mahlon, 45, m, Farmer, 1800, NY, Elizabeth, 42, f, NY, William, 18, m, NY, Jane, 16, f, NY, Alta, 9, f, NY, Emmons, 5, m, NY

They are in the 1860 Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI census: #1208/1229: Sherd, Maholan, 55, m, Farmer, NJ, 6000/1488 Elisabeth, 52, NY, Alta, 17, f, NY, Emons, 15, m, NY, Hendershot, Evan, 19, m, Farm laborer, MI

In 1870 Mahlon and Elizabeth are in Lenawee County in Tecumseh, page 560R. He is 64 years of age, though would turn 65 the day following the census data on 9 June, and she 62. Living with them is Arvilla (spelled as Aurelia) Davis, age 47, says 'at home' and a George Davis age 24. Arvilla was born in New York and was George born in Michigan. Arvilla is Elizabeth's younger sister, Arvilla Niblack: #291/295 SHERD, Mahlon, 64, m, w, Ret. Farmer, 4,000, 11,000, NJ, Elizabeth, 62, f, w, Keeping House, NY, DAVIS, Aurelia, 47, f, w, At Home, 1,000, NY, George, 24, m, w, Labor, MI

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, MI, 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

From the Nov. 24, 1881 "Tecumseh Herald" obituary: "Deacon Mahlon Sherd died on the 15th inst., at the residence of his son, William, at Fenwick, Montcalm Co., Mich., whither he had gone to make his annual visit. "His health had been failing since last spring. His last inllness was of about five weeks duration. The remains were brought to Tecumseh, and on Friday last were deposited by the side of those of his wife in our beautiful cemetery. The funeral services occurred at the Baptist church, conducted by his former pastor Rev. J. H. Maynard of Sparta, Mich., assisted by Rev. C. E. Conley. The text upon which the discourse was founded was 1 Cor. 15:19. His wife died five years ago the 17th of last March. He was born in N.J. June 10th, 1805, hence at the time of his death was 76 years, 5 months and 5 days old. In 1856 he and his wife were 'born again' into the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ and together with her he was baptized into the fellowship of a Free Baptist church by Rev. David Marks. From that day until the day of his death, his life was characterized by an integrity and christian faithfulness which were exceptional. His voice, his purse, his hand were ever ready to help forward every good work. In all departments of life, and in all currents of thought he seemed to discriminate between the right and the wrong instinctively. As a living epistle of our Lord he was read by all men and known to be genuine. The close of his life was like the setting sun, full-orbed and glorious. Four children survive him. They believe he has gone to be with Christ."

Mahlon and his wife, Elizabeth had been baptized into the Free Baptist Church.

Burial of Deacon Sherd: Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI
Occupation: Farmer & Bookkeeper
Religion: Free Baptist
Obit Elizabeth Sherd - from the Tecumseh Herald newspaper March 23, 1873: "In Tecumseh, the 17th last, Elizabeth Sherd, wife of Mahlon Sherd, aged 67 years and 4 months. An affectionate wife, and a loving mother, faithful friend, she was beloved by all who knew her. She bore her long and painful illness with Christian patience and peacefully fell asleep in Jesus. Her loss is mourned by her husband, with whom she had lived for forty-eight years, and by four children and a large circle of relatives and friends."

In the same paper and page: "Card of Thanks. To the many friends who so generously rendered their assistance in the care of Mrs. Mahlon Sherd, during her last and fatal illness, and especially to the young ladies who tendered their aid, I desire to express my grateful thanks. their christian kindness will long be cherished in remembrance. Mrs. D. D. Marshall."

Elizabeth is shown as having been both in NY and in Philadelphia, PA, depending on which record is being viewed.
Burial: Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI

More on MARY A SHERD (1829-1926 daughter of Deacon Mahlon Sherd and Elizabeth Niblack) and David Marshall
Obituary from 'Saginaw News Courier,' Thurs., 18 Feb 1926: "Mary A. Marshall, widow of David Marshall, died at the home of Mrs. Emma Davis, 1007 South Jefferson Avenue, Wednesday evening. She was 96 years old. Mrs. Marshall, whose maiden name was Mary A. Sherd, was born in Conesus, NY, December 10, 1829, and was married to Mr. Marshall there in 1848. They came to Tecumseh, Mich. in 1858 and lived in that vicinity until 1910 when Mrs. Marshall came here to live with her granddaughter, Mrs. L. W. Martindale of Saginaw. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and of Tecumseh Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. She leaves one granddaughter, Mrs. Martindale. Mr. Marshall died more than 40 years ago. The body will be taken to Tecumseh for burial."

Obituary from 'Tecumseh Herald,' Thurs., 26 Feb 1926: "Mrs. Mary Marshall passed away Wednesday, February 17th at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Lawrence Martindale in Saginaw, and her body was brought to the Belding Funeral Home where funeral services were held at 10:30 Saturday morning.
"Mrs. Marshall was born in Conesus, Livingston County, NY, Dec. 10, 1829 and lived there until her marriage to David Marshall in 1848 when they moved to Fowlerville. In 1858 Mr. and Mrs. Marshall came west and settled on a farm just east of Tecumseh and lived there until the war when they moved to Tecumseh and Mr. Marshall was made Captain of Company G, of the 4th Michigan Infantry.
"After the death of Mr. Marshall in 1881 Mrs. Marshall lived in Detroit for a short time, returning to Tecumseh where she lived until 1912 when she went to Saginaw to make her home with her granddaughter, where she was tenderly cared for during her declining years."

Tecumseh Herald newspaper March 23, 1873: "Card of Thanks. To the many friends who so generously rendered their assistance in the care of Mrs. Mahlon Sherd, during her last and fatal illness, and especially to the young ladies who tendered their aid, I desire to express my grateful thanks. their christian kindness will long be cherished in remembrance. Mrs. D. D. Marshall."

The 1910 Census for District 40, Ward 3, Bay City, Bay Co., MI: #2000/473/481 Martindale, Laurence W, Head, m, w, 25, m1, 0, Canada, England, Canada, Bookkeeper, Bank, Ethel, Wife, f, w, 23, m1, 0/0, MI, PA, MI, None, Marshall, Mary A, Grandmother-in-law, 80, wid, 1/0, NY, NJ, NY, Own Income, Shope, Lizzie, Servant, f, w, 17, s, MI, MI, ?Poland, Servant, Private family, Martindale, David W, Son, m, w, 9/12, s, MI, Can, MI, None

Mary applied for a widow's pension for her husband's service during the Civil War; application #413.304. In her later years, she must have believed that her father was from England, rather than of English heritage, as is indicated on the 1920 census: The 1920 Census for Bay City, Bay Co., MI: Johnson St., #410/52/52 Martindale, Lawrence W, Head, m, w, 35, m, 1887/1891, Canada/English, England/English, Canada/English, Bank Examiner(?), Ethel J, Wife, f, w, 33, m, MI, PA, MI, David, Son, m, w, 9, s, MI, Canada, MI, Virginia L, Daughter, f, w, 1/12, s, MI, Canada, MI, Marshall, Marry A, Grand-in-law, f, w, 90, wid, NY, England, NY, Fuller, Nomie(?) J, Student, f, w, 18, s, MI, ??, MI
Burial Mary Sherd Marshall: Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI
Religion: Presbyterian
David was born in Lakeville, NY on 2 Jun 1825, later residing in Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., and Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. He had been a Captain during the Civil War, a Deputy Sheriff and a Deputy U.S. Marshal as well as a Crier of the U.S. Court. He died at the home of his son-in-law, G.W. Ames, of Bay City, MI. Upon his death, his body was returned to Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI for burial.

David served as Capt. of D Company, 30th MI Infantry during the Civil War. From "MI Volunteers In The Civil War,": Marshall, David D., Lenawee County. Entered service in company G, Fourth Infantry, at organization, as Captain, June 20, 1861, at Adrian for 3 years, age 34. Commissioned to date May 16, 1861. Mustered June 20, 1861. Commanding regiment from Feb. 25 to April, 1864. Mustered out at expiration of term of service at Detroit, Mich., June 30, 1864. Commissioned Captain, company D, Thirteenth Infantry, at organization, Nov. 28, 1864. Mustered Jan. 4, 1865. Mustered out at Detroit, Mich., June 30, 1865."

From the book: "Extractions from the Tecumseh Herald from 1852-1864," Oct. 24, 1861: "We regret to learn that Capt. D. D. Marshall of Company G, is sick with fever, at the Georgetown Hospital." It would appear that he survived this bout of illness as he had applied for a pension on 5 Jul 1882 (application #453.890). On 24 Jun 1890 (application #413.304) his widow applied for a Widow's Pension.

Continued threatenings of raids by southern refugees in Canada, together with an unspoken, unnatural sympathy existing among the people on the Canadian border in their behalf, produced at times, such uneasiness as to the safety of the cities along the United States border with Canada, that General Hooker, then in command of that Department, with headquarters in Detroit responded to Washington.
The companies were stationed at different points along the Detroit and St. Clair Rivers, also in other parts of the state as follows: Company "A" at Fort Gratiot; Company "B" at Fort Gratiot; Company "C" at Detroit; Company "D"** at St. Clair; Company "E" at Wyandott; Company "F" at Detroit; Company "G" at Detroit; Company "H" at Fenton; Company "I" at Detroit.
The Regimental Headquarters were for some time at Jackson, then at Detroit until moved to Fort Gratiot at Port Huron on June the 30th 1865, when they were mustered out of service, paid off and disbanded. Total Enrollment--1001..... Died of Disease--18.

The 1860 Census for Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI; pg 879: #985/1001 Marshall, David, 32, m, Constable, 1000/500, NY, Mary, 31, f, NY, Eva, 5, f, MI, Wilson, Nancy, 21, f, Domestic, Ireland

David D. Marshall shows up in the 1870 census in the City of Detroit, Ward 5, Wayne Co., MI, on Census rolls 712-713 on page 277: #1033/1013 Marshall, David D, 45, m, w, Deputy US Marshal, 0/500, NY, Mary A, 41, f, w, NY, Eva, 15, f, w, At School, MI

A pension application for David Marshall was filed on 5 Jul 1882; #453.890. On 24 June 1890 his widow filed for a Widow's Pension. He had died at the home of his son-in-law, G. W. Ames, in Bay City, MI. His obituary from the 'Adrian Times & Expositor': "Capt. David D. Marshall, for seventeen years United States marshal, and for many years crier of the United States court at Detroit, died Thursday morning at the home of his son-in-law, G. Ames, of Bay City, of dilitation of the heart. He was born in Lakeville, NY, June 2, 1825. He was one of the oldest Masons in Detroit, having joined one of the first lodges there. The remains were taken to Tecumseh yesterday for burial."

His obit in 'The Tecumseh News' Thurs., 21 Oct 1886: Captain David D. Marshall, of Detroit, formerly of Tecumseh, died at the home of his son-in-law, G. W. Ames, at Bay City, last Thursday morning, of dilatation of the heart. He lived in Tecumseh six years, was a deputy sheriff and held other offices here. For 17 years Mr. Marshall has been deputy United States Marshal at Detroit, and for many years crier of the United States court. He was born in Lakeville, NY, June 2d, 1825, and was consequently 61 years old at the time of his death. He was one of the oldest Masons in Detroit. The funeral services were held at Bay City, and the remains were brought here Saturday afternoon, accompanied by Mrs. Marshall and a number of friends and relatives. They were met at the depot by a large number of their Tecumseh friends and relatives and the remains were taken to the cemetery where a burial service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Babbitt and the remains deposted in the vault. Mr. Marshall had many friends in Tecumseh who will mourn his death."
More on EVA J MARSHALL (1856) daughter of Mary Sherd and David Marshall
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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

More on William Niblack Sherd

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 four