Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Lasira ‘Sarah’ Cotten


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Lasira ‘Sarah’ Cotten and 26 of her descendants down to the sixth generation.


First Generation
1. Lasira ‘Sarah’ Cotten,1 born ca. 1854 in New York (parents not determined).1, 2, 3, 4 Sarah married James L. Sherman1, 2 (born ca. 1847 in Illinois, the son of Nicholas Sherman and Ann Elizabeth Gazlay;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 James died 7 January 18967). James is buried in Waucoma Cemetery, Waucoma, Fayette County, Iowa.7

Although proof is lacking, it seems likely that Nicholas and Ann (Gazlay) Sherman are the parents of James Sherman, based on his surname and his prolonged association with the Gazlay family. James was born around 1847 in Illinois, apparently shortly before Nicholas and Ann died, also in Illinois. The 1850 and 1860 U. S. Census records suggest that James was raised in Iowa by his maternal aunt, Cornelia (Gazlay) Baker, both before and after her marriage to John Baker. The 1870 and 1880 U. S. Census records show that after James married, he and his family lived in Iowa next door to his uncle Erasmus Gazlay. James was a carpenter by trade. He relocated his small family across the border to Minnesota around 1888 where they continued to live for several years after.

James died in 1896 and was buried in the same Lot 39 of Waucome Cemetery, Iowa, that his uncle Erasmus was buried.7


Child of Lasira ‘Sarah’ Cotten and James L. Sherman:

+2i. Leroy Elmer Sherman, born February 1870 in Waucoma, Fayette County, Iowa; died 19 February 1927 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Married Elizabeth Maud ‘Lizzie’ Bohen.

Child adopted by Lasira ‘Sarah’ Cotten and James L. Sherman:

 3ii. Dell Sherman (born (unidentified)), born ca. 1870 in Iowa.2

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Iowa, Fayette County, Eden Township, Page No. 5, family of J. L. Sherman (22, Illinois, farmer); L. A. Sherman (16, New York); L. E. Sherman (5/12, Feb, Iowa). This is James Sherman, presumed son of Ann (Gazlay) Sherman and John Sherman. They are living next door to E. D. Gazlay (i.e., Erasmus) and M. L. Townsend (i.e., Mary Louise) (presumed uncle and aunt of James).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Iowa, Fayette County, Eden Township, Enumeration District 197, Page No. 8, family of Jas Sherman (32, Illinois, farmer); wife Lasira Sherman (26, New York); son Leroy Sherman (10, Iowa); adopted daughter Dote Sherman (10, Iowa). They are living next door to his presumed uncle and aunt, E. D. (i.e, Erasmus) Gazley and Mary (Gazlay) Townsend.
  3. Iowa State Census, 1885, Fayette County, Eden Township, Page 274, family of James L. Sherman (37, Illinois, farmer); L. A. Sherman (31, New York); L. E. Sherman (15, Fayette County, Iowa); G. E. Cotton (23, Illinois, farmer).
  4. Minnesota Territory and State Census, 1895, Wright County, Annandale, Page No. 3, family of James L. Sherman (48, Illinois, carpenter); Sarirah Sherman (41, New York) [although her name is clearly written, it does not match the name of James’ wife, Lasira, as shown in other records; one of these could be her middle name]; Leroy E. Sherman (25, Iowa, carpenter); Lizzie M. Sherman (20, Iowa).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Illinois, Cook County, Maine, family of John Gasley (33, NY, farmer); Mary Sa. Gasley (40, NY) [this is believed to be John’s sister Mary Louise]. Also, family of Erasmus D. Gasley (38, NY, farmer); Cornelius Gasley (30, NY, farmer, male) [this is strongly believed to be Cornelia (female), a sister of John, Mary, and Erasmus]; James Sherman (2, Illinois) [this is believed to be the orphaned child of Ann (Gazlay) and Nicholas Sherman; Ann is another sister of the above siblings]; M. L. Gasley (23, NY) [the identity of this male has not been determined but may be a heretofore unknown brother of the above siblings].
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Iowa, Fayette County, Township of Eden, Page No. 17, family of Johnson Baker (24, Pennsylvania, farmer); Cornelia Baker (38, New York); James Sherman (12, Illinois); Lodina S. Baker (2, Illinois); Erasmus D. Gazley (48, New York).
  7. Iowa WPA Graves (website). The information contained on this website was originally recorded by Iowa WPA (Works Progress Administration) workers during late 1930s. In 2006 it was transcribed into a searchable electronic format. Sherman, James; Died: 7 Jan 1896; Born: age 50; Cemetery: Waucoma, Fayette County, Iowa, Lot 39. This is the same lot where his presumed uncle, Erasmus Gazlay, was buried.
Second Generation
2. Leroy Elmer Sherman2 (Lasira ‘Sarah’1), born February 1870 in Waucoma, Fayette County, Iowa;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 19 February 1927 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.9, 10 Leroy married, ca. 1894, Elizabeth Maud ‘Lizzie’ Bohen6 (born April 1875 in Clinton, Clinton County, Iowa, parents not determined;1, 5, 6, 7, 8 Lizzie died 23 April 1928 in Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota11, 12). Leroy and Lizzie are buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.11, 9

Children of Leroy Elmer Sherman and Elizabeth Maud ‘Lizzie’ Bohen:

 4i. Amy L. Sherman, born December 1895 in Minnesota.6, 7
 5ii. James L. Sherman, born March 1897 in Minnesota;6 died before 1910.7
+6iii. Ralph A. Sherman, born September 1898 in Minnesota. Married Myrtle _____.
 7iv. Claud Elmer Sherman, born 28 February 1900 in Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota;1, 6, 7 died 3 October 1918 in France.1 Claud is buried in Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial, Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, Departement de la Meuse, Lorraine, France.1
 8v. Phillip D. Sherman, born ca. 1902 in Minnesota.7, 8
+9vi. Robert Darwin Sherman, born 29 November 1903 in North Dakota; died 24 October 1976. Married Florence Margaret Buker.
+10vii. Jerramiah Leon Sherman, born 28 March 1905 in North Dakota; died 9 January 1989 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Married (1) Eileen Kathleen McNellis Married (2) Helen Cecko.
 11viii. Viva Elizabeth Sherman, born 24 December 1906 in Minnesota;7, 13 died 16 July 1910 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.13 Viva is buried in Minneapolis Pioneers - Soldiers Memorial Cemetery, (Laymans Cemetery), Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.13

  1. Find a Grave (website). Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial, Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, Departement de la Meuse, Lorraine, France; Pvt. Elmer C. Sherman: Elmer C. Sherman / Pvt. 9 Inf. 2 Div. / Minnesota Oct. 3, 1918 [from grave marker]. Elmer is also listed under Victory Memorial Drive, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota: born: 28 February 1900 in Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota; died: 3 October 1918 in France, where he was killed in action in World War I. The record includes a photo of a cenotaph, and provides brief biographical details and the names of his parents, their birth places.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Iowa, Fayette County, Eden Township, Page No. 5, family of J. L. Sherman (22, Illinois, farmer); L. A. Sherman (16, New York); L. E. Sherman (5/12, Feb, Iowa). This is James Sherman, presumed son of Ann (Gazlay) Sherman and John Sherman. They are living next door to E. D. Gazlay (i.e., Erasmus) and M. L. Townsend (i.e., Mary Louise) (presumed uncle and aunt of James).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Iowa, Fayette County, Eden Township, Enumeration District 197, Page No. 8, family of Jas Sherman (32, Illinois, farmer); wife Lasira Sherman (26, New York); son Leroy Sherman (10, Iowa); adopted daughter Dote Sherman (10, Iowa). They are living next door to his presumed uncle and aunt, E. D. (i.e, Erasmus) Gazley and Mary (Gazlay) Townsend.
  4. Iowa State Census, 1885, Fayette County, Eden Township, Page 274, family of James L. Sherman (37, Illinois, farmer); L. A. Sherman (31, New York); L. E. Sherman (15, Fayette County, Iowa); G. E. Cotton (23, Illinois, farmer).
  5. Minnesota Territory and State Census, 1895, Wright County, Annandale, Page No. 3, family of James L. Sherman (48, Illinois, carpenter); Sarirah Sherman (41, New York) [although her name is clearly written, it does not match the name of James’ wife, Lasira, as shown in other records; one of these could be her middle name]; Leroy E. Sherman (25, Iowa, carpenter); Lizzie M. Sherman (20, Iowa).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Minnesota, Pine County, Brook Park Township, Enumeration District 123, Sheet No. 3, family of Leroy Sherman (30, Feb 1870, Iowa, carpenter); wife of 6 years Lizzie M. Sherman (25, Apr 1875, Iowa, 4 children, 4 living); daughter Amy L. Sherman (4, Dec 1896, Minnesota) [probably should be 1895]; son James L. Sherman (3, March 1897, Minnesota); son Ralph A. Sherman (1, September 1898, Minnesota); son Claud E. Sherman (4/12, February 1900, Minnesota).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Enumeration District 123, Sheet No. 12B, family of Roy Sherman (40, Iowa, carpenter); wife of 15 years Lizzie Sherman (35, Iowa, 8 children, 7 living); daughter Amy Sherman (14, Minnesota); son Ralph Sherman (11, Minnesota); son Elmer Sherman (10, Minnesota); son Phillip Sherman (8, Minnesota); son Robbie Sherman (6, North Dakota); son Leon Sherman (5, North Dakota); daughter Viva Sherman (3, Minnesota).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Village of Sabrina, Enumeration District 9, Sheet No. 1A, family of Roy E. Sherman (49, Iowa, building supt, improvement co.); wife Elizabeth Sherman (44, Iowa); son Phillip R. Sherman (17, North Dakota, candy maker, candy co.); son Robert D. Sherman (16, North Dakota, candy maker, candy co.); Leon J. Sherman (14, North Dakota); son Ralph A. Sherman (22, Minnesota, millinery specialist); daughter-in-law Myrtle Sherman (25, Michigan); grandson James Leroy Sherman (3 days, Minnesota).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Roy Sherman, born: unknown; died: 19 February 1927.
  10. Minnesota, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990, Roy Sherman, died: 19 February 1927 in Minneapolis, Hennepin [County], Minnesota, age 56; spouse: Lizzie Sherman; father: James L. Sherman; mother: Sarah Cotten.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Lizzie M. Sherman, born: unknown; died: 23 April 1928; age: 53.
  12. Minnesota, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990, Lizzie Maud Sherman, died: 23 April 1928 in Edina, Hennepin [County], Minnesota, age: 53; father: Dudley Bohen; mother: Margerite Allison.
  13. Minnesota Death Records, 1866-1916, Sherman, Viva Elizabeth, died: 16 July 1910 in Minneapolis, Hennepin [County], Minnesota; born: 24 December 1906 in Minnesota; father: Roy Sherman; mother: Lizzie Boam; cemetery: Laymans Cemetery.
Third Generation
6. Ralph A. Sherman3 (Leroy,2 Lasira ‘Sarah’1), born September 1898 in Minnesota.1, 2, 3 Ralph married Myrtle _____3 (born ca. 1895 in Michigan, parents not determined3).

Child of Ralph A. Sherman and Myrtle _____:

 12i. James Leroy Sherman, born 1 January 1920 in Minnesota.3

9. Robert Darwin Sherman3 (Leroy,2 Lasira ‘Sarah’1), born 29 November 1903 in North Dakota;2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 24 October 1976.4, 7 Robert married, 8 June 1925 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Florence Margaret Buker5, 10 (born 15 January 1905 in Minnesota, parents not determined;5, 6, 8 Florence died 28 November 1984 in Dakota County, Minnesota8, 9). Robert and Florence are buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.7, 9

Children of Robert Darwin Sherman and Florence Margaret Buker:

 13i. Charles Leroy Sherman, born 1927;11 died 5 November 1927 in Minnesota.11
 14ii. Jerome D. Sherman, born ca. December 1928 in Minnesota.5, 6
 15iii. Joan Sherman, born ca. 1931 in Minnesota;6, 12 died 10 February 1949 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.12
+16iv. Joseph Raymond Sherman, born 8 February 1938 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died 28 June 1983 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Married Marian Jane Carlson.

10. Jerramiah Leon Sherman3 (Leroy,2 Lasira ‘Sarah’1), born 28 March 1905 in North Dakota;2, 3, 13, 14, 15 died 9 January 1989 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.13, 14, 15 Jerramiah married, first, Eileen Kathleen McNellis (born 22 April 1908 in Minnesota, the daughter of John Joseph McNellis and Adeline J. ‘Della’ Eheim;16, 17, 18, 19 Eileen died 29 June 1939 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota16, 17). Jerramiah married, second, Helen Cecko (born ____, parents not determined). Jerramiah is buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.13 Eileen is buried in Saint Pius X Cemetery, Glencoe, McLeod County, Minnesota.16

Children of Jerramiah Leon Sherman and Eileen Kathleen McNellis:

+17i. John Leo Sherman, born 8 January 1925 in Minnesota; died 23 December 2008. Married Esther Mary Kuechle.
 18ii. Colleen Sherman, born ca. 1927 in Minnesota.20

Child of Jerramiah Leon Sherman and Helen Cecko:

 19i. Leon Jerramiah Sherman, born 23 November 1958 in Hennepin County, Minnesota;21, 22, 23 died 29 July 2009 in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.22, 23 Leon is buried in Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Comanche County, Oklahoma.22

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Minnesota, Pine County, Brook Park Township, Enumeration District 123, Sheet No. 3, family of Leroy Sherman (30, Feb 1870, Iowa, carpenter); wife of 6 years Lizzie M. Sherman (25, Apr 1875, Iowa, 4 children, 4 living); daughter Amy L. Sherman (4, Dec 1896, Minnesota) [probably should be 1895]; son James L. Sherman (3, March 1897, Minnesota); son Ralph A. Sherman (1, September 1898, Minnesota); son Claud E. Sherman (4/12, February 1900, Minnesota).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Enumeration District 123, Sheet No. 12B, family of Roy Sherman (40, Iowa, carpenter); wife of 15 years Lizzie Sherman (35, Iowa, 8 children, 7 living); daughter Amy Sherman (14, Minnesota); son Ralph Sherman (11, Minnesota); son Elmer Sherman (10, Minnesota); son Phillip Sherman (8, Minnesota); son Robbie Sherman (6, North Dakota); son Leon Sherman (5, North Dakota); daughter Viva Sherman (3, Minnesota).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Village of Sabrina, Enumeration District 9, Sheet No. 1A, family of Roy E. Sherman (49, Iowa, building supt, improvement co.); wife Elizabeth Sherman (44, Iowa); son Phillip R. Sherman (17, North Dakota, candy maker, candy co.); son Robert D. Sherman (16, North Dakota, candy maker, candy co.); Leon J. Sherman (14, North Dakota); son Ralph A. Sherman (22, Minnesota, millinery specialist); daughter-in-law Myrtle Sherman (25, Michigan); grandson James Leroy Sherman (3 days, Minnesota).
  4. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Robert D. Sherman, no. 472-03-6477; died: October 1976; born: 29 November 1903; place of last residence: Minneapolis, Hennepin [County], Minnesota.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis City, Enumeration District 27-208, Sheet No. 4A, family of Robert D. Sherman (26, North Dakota, candy maker, first married age 21); wife Florence M. Sherman (25, Minnesota, first married age 20); son Jerome D. Sherman (1 5/12, Minnesota).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Enumeration District 89-328, Sheet No. 1B, family of Robt Sherman (36, No. Dakota, candy mkr., candy factory); wife Florence Sherman (35, Minnesota, maid, s__ r.r. office); son Jerome Sherman (11, Minnesota); daughter Joan Sherman (9, Minnesota); son Joseph Sherman (2, Minnesota).
  7. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Robert Darwin Sherman, born: 1904; died: 24 October 1976.
  8. Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002, Florence M. Sherman, died: 28 November 1984 in Dakota [County], Minnesota; born 15 January 1905 in Minnesota.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Florence M. Sherman, died: 28 November 1984, age 79.
  10. Minnesota Official Marriage System (website: www.moms.mn.gov), Sherman, Robert D., and Buker, Florence, 8 June 1925 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
  11. Minnesota, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990, Charles Leroy Sherman, died: 5 November 1927, age 0; father: Robert Sherman; mother: Florence Buker.
  12. Minnesota, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990, Joan Sherman, died: 10 February 1949 in Minneapolis, Hennepin [County], Minnesota, age 18; father: Robert D. Sherman; mother: Florence Buker.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Jerramiah Leon Sherman, born: 28 March 1905; died: 9 January 1989 [from record, which indicates the inscription: US Army, Pvt, World War II].
  14. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Leon Sherman, no. 473-05-4485; died: 9 January 1989; born: 28 March 1905; last place of residence: Minneapolis, Hennepin [County], Minnesota.
  15. Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002, Jerramiah Leon Sherman, died: 9 January 1989 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; born: 28 March 1905 (not in Minnesota).
  16. Find a Grave (website). Saint Pius X Cemetery, Glencoe, McLeod County, Minnesota, Eileen Mcnellis Sherman: Eileen McNellis / Sherman / Apr 22 1908 / June 29, 1939 [from grave marker]; a large stone inscribed McNellis stands at the grave. The record also states, “Headstone is shared by William, father, Margaret & Lillian McNellis & Eileen (McNellis) Sherman.” Margaret is believed to be Eileen’s grandmother, and William is believed to be Eileen’s uncle (lillian is probably William’s wife).
  17. Minnesota, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990, Eileen Sherman, died: 29 June 1939 in Minneapolis, Hennepin [County], Minnesota; age 31; spouse: Leon Sherman; father: John J. McNellis; mother: Della Eheim.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Enumeration District 72, Sheet No. 13B, family of John J. McNelis (26, Minnesota, operator, building elevator); wife of 6 years Adeline J. McNelis (24, Minnesota, 3 children, 3 living); son Sylvester J. McNelis (5, Minnesota); son Harold McNelis (4, Minnesota); daughter Iline M. McNelis (1 11/12, Minnesota).
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis City, Enumeration District 73, Sheet No. 18A, family of John McNellis (36, Minnesota, engineer, office building); wife Della McNellis (34, Minnesota); son Sylvester McNellis (15, Minnesota); son Harold McNellis (13, Minnesota); daughter Eileen McNellis (11, Minnesota).
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Edina Village, Enumeration District 27-14, Sheet No. 12B, family of John J. McNellis (56, Minnesota, supervisor of painting, W.P.A.); wife Della McNellis (54, Minnesota); son Harold McNellis (33, Minnesota, laborer); grandson John Sherman (15, Minnesota); granddaughter Colleen Sherman (13, Minnesota).
  21. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Leon Jerramiah Sherman, Jr., born: 23 November 1958 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; father: Leon Jerramiah Sherman, Sr.; mother: Helen Cecko.
  22. Find a Grave (website). Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Comanche County, Oklahoma, Leon Jerrimah Sherman, Jr., born: 23 November 1958; died: 29 July 2009 [from record, which indicates an inscription: US Army; and a note: Persian Gulf].
  23. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Leon J. Sherman, no. 472-82-0574; died: 29 July 2009; born: 23 November 1958; place of last residence: Oklahoma [County], Oklahoma.
Fourth Generation
16. Joseph Raymond Sherman4 (Robert,3 Leroy,2 Lasira ‘Sarah’1), born 8 February 1938 in Hennepin County, Minnesota;1, 2, 3, 4 died 28 June 1983 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.2, 3 Joseph married, 28 August 1965 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Marian Jane Carlson7 (born 4 May 1938, parents not determined;5, 6 Marian died 5 December 1992 in Hennepin County, Minnesota5, 6).

17. John Leo Sherman4 (Jerramiah,3 Leroy,2 Lasira ‘Sarah’1), born 8 January 1925 in Minnesota;8, 9, 10 died 23 December 2008.8 John married, 22 July 1944 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Esther Mary Kuechle12 (born 20 December 1923, parents not determined;11 Esther died 6 February 200911). John and Esther are buried in Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Maricopa County, Arizona.13

Children of John Leo Sherman and Esther Mary Kuechle:

+20i. Pamela Marie Sherman, born 29 July 1945 in Meeker County, Minnesota. Married Gerald Thomas Kloss.
+21ii. John David Sherman, born 3 May 1948 in Stearns County, Minnesota. Married Kristina Lynn Pawlowski.
+22iii. Jillayne Ann Sherman, born 11 July 1950 in Stearns County, Minnesota. Married Donald William Hansen II.

  1. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Joseph Raymond Sherman, born: 8 February 1938 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; father: Robert Darwin Sherwin; mother: Florence Margaret Buker.
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Joseph Sherman, no. 470-36-8623; died: June 1983; born: 8 February 1938; last place of residence: Dakota [County], Minnesota.
  3. Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002, Joseph R. Sherman, died: 28 June 1983 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; born: 8 February 1938 in Minnesota; mother: Buker.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Enumeration District 89-328, Sheet No. 1B, family of Robt Sherman (36, No. Dakota, candy mkr., candy factory); wife Florence Sherman (35, Minnesota, maid, s__ r.r. office); son Jerome Sherman (11, Minnesota); daughter Joan Sherman (9, Minnesota); son Joseph Sherman (2, Minnesota).
  5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Marian J. Sherman, no. 468-42-4119; died: 5 December 1992; born: 4 May 1938: place of last residence: Dakota [County], Minnesota.
  6. Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002, Marian Jane Sherman, died: 5 December 1992 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; born: 4 May 1938; mother: Larson.
  7. Minnesota Official Marriage System (website: www.moms.mn.gov), Sherman, Joseph Raymond and Carlson, Marian Jane, 28 August 1965 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). John L. Sherman, no. 477-12-1362; died: 23 December 2008; born: 8 January 1925.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Edina Village, Enumeration District 27-277, Sheet No. 22B, family of John J. McNellis (47, Minnesota, decorator, contractor, first marriage age 21); wife Della McNellis (45, Minnesota, first married age 19); son Harold J. McNellis (24, Minnesota, painter, homes); grandson John L. Sherman (5 3/12, Minnesota).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Edina Village, Enumeration District 27-14, Sheet No. 12B, family of John J. McNellis (56, Minnesota, supervisor of painting, W.P.A.); wife Della McNellis (54, Minnesota); son Harold McNellis (33, Minnesota, laborer); grandson John Sherman (15, Minnesota); granddaughter Colleen Sherman (13, Minnesota).
  11. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Esther Sherman, no. 476-16-7492; died: 6 February 2009; born: 20 December 1923.
  12. Minnesota Official Marriage System (website: www.moms.mn.gov), Sherman, John Leo, and Kuechle, Esther Mary, married on 22 July 1944 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
  13. Arizona Gravestones.org (website), John L. and Esther M. Sherman: John L. / 1925 2008 / Esther M. / 1923 2009 [from marker in the mausoleum].
Fifth and Sixth Generations
20. Pamela Marie Sherman5 (John,4 Jerramiah,3 Leroy,2 Lasira ‘Sarah’1), born 29 July 1945 in Meeker County, Minnesota.1 Pamela married, 8 October 1971 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Gerald Thomas Kloss3 (born 31 May 1937 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, the son of Thomas Michael Kloss and Verna Marie Hedlund2, 3).

Children of Pamela Marie Sherman and Gerald Thomas Kloss:

 23i. Sarah Marie Kloss, born 29 July 1973 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.4
 24ii. Aaron Gerald Kloss, born 4 December 1974 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.5

21. John David Sherman5 (John,4 Jerramiah,3 Leroy,2 Lasira ‘Sarah’1), born 3 May 1948 in Stearns County, Minnesota.6 John married, 14 September 1973 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Kristina Lynn Pawlowski8 (born 4 March 1952 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph Cyril Pawlowski and Geraldine Mae Lund7).

Children of John David Sherman and Kristina Lynn Pawlowski:

 25i. Kimberly Ann Sherman, born 1 December 1976 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.9
 26ii. Jessica Lynn Sherman, born 27 August 1979 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.10

22. Jillayne Ann Sherman5 (John,4 Jerramiah,3 Leroy,2 Lasira ‘Sarah’1), born 11 July 1950 in Stearns County, Minnesota.11 Jillayne married, 17 March 1978 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Donald William Hansen II13 (born 29 July 1949 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, the son of Donald William Hansen and Helen Marie Campbell12, 13). Their marriage ended in divorce on 12 September 1980 in Isanti County, Minnesota.14

Child of Jillayne Ann Sherman and Donald William Hansen II:

 27i. Angela Marie Hansen, born 12 January 1980 in Anoka County, Minnesota.15

  1. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Pamela Marie Sherman, born: 29 July 1945 in Meeker [County], Minnesota; father: John Lee [sic] Sherman; mother: Esther Mary Kuechle.
  2. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Gerald Thomas Kloss, born: 31 May 1937 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; father: Thomas Michael Kloss; mother: Verna Marie Hedlund.
  3. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Gerald T. Kloss, age 34; and Pamela Marie Sherman, age 26; married on 8 October 1971 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota.
  4. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Sarah Marie Kloss, born: 29 July 1973 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; father: Gerald Thomas Kloss; mother: Pamela Marie Sherman.
  5. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Aaron Gerald Kloss, born: 4 December 1974 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; father: Gerald Thomas Kloss; mother: Pamela Marie Sherman.
  6. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, John David Sherman, born: 3 May 1948 in Stearns [County], Minnesota; father: John L. Sherman; mother: Esther Kuechle.
  7. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Kristina Lynn Pawlowski, born: 4 March 1952 in Hennepin [County], Minesota; father: Joseph Cyril Pawlowski; mother: Geraldine Mae Lund.
  8. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, John D. Sherman, age 25; and Kristina Pawlowski, age 21; married on 14 September 1973 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota.
  9. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Kimberly Ann Sherman, born: 1 December 1976 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; father: John David Sherman; mother: Kristina Lynn Pawlowski.
  10. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Jessica Erin Sherman, born: 27 August 1979 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; father: John David Sherman; mother: Kristina Lynn Pawlowski.
  11. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Jillayne Ann Sherman, born: 11 July 1950 in Stearns [County], Minnesota; father: John L. Sherman; mother: Esther Kuechle.
  12. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Donald William Hansen II, born: 29 July 1949 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; father: Donald William Hansen; mother: Helen Marie Campbell.
  13. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Donald W. Hansen, age 28; and Jillayne A. Sherman, age 27; married on 17 March 1978 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota.
  14. Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995, Donald W. Hansen and Jillayne A. Hansen, divorced on 12 September 1980 in Isanti [County], Minnesota.
  15. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Angela Marie Hansen, born: 12 January 1980 in Anoka [County], Minnesota; father: Donald William Hansen; mother: Jillayne Ann Sherman.