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     Pearl Blance Drain was born on Tuesday, 21 August 1883 at Ottawa, Putnam County, Ohio.¹
     Pearl Blance Drain married John Alvin Clark, son of John Edson Clark and Sarah Lucretia Bonney.¹
     Pearl Blance died on 21 August 1966 at Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio, at age 83.¹

     Daniel S. Clark was born on Sunday, 21 June 1846 at Milton Township, Wood County, Ohio.¹ Daniel Clark (given age 3) was listed as a household member living with Alben Clark (given age 45) on the 1850 Census on 16 August 1850 Milton Township, Wood County, Ohio.²
     Daniel S. Clark married Jennie M. Barton (?).¹
     Daniel S. died on 20 March 1900 at Weston, Wood County, Ohio, at age 53.¹

     Jennie M. Barton (?) was born say 1851 at Ohio.¹
     Jennie M. Barton (?) married Daniel S. Clark, son of Alvin Clark and Harriet Matilda Jefferys.¹
     Barton died after 4 April 1882.¹

     Olen A. Clark was born on Thursday, 15 June 1871 at Weston, Wood County, Ohio.¹
     Olen A. Clark married Lena C. Weber.¹
     Olen A. died on 27 April 1936 at South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, at age 64.¹

     Lena C. Weber was born on Saturday, 25 July 1885.¹
     Lena C. Weber married Olen A. Clark, son of Daniel S. Clark and Jennie M. Barton (?).¹
     Lena C. died in September 1966 at South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, at age 81.¹

     Nellie B. Clark was born on Monday, 3 April 1882 at Wood County, Ohio.¹
     Nellie B. Clark married Thomas George Sweetland.¹
     Nellie B. died on 2 March 1953 at South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, at age 70.¹

     Thomas George Sweetland was born on Friday, 6 October 1882 at Wood County, Ohio.¹
     Thomas George Sweetland married Nellie B. Clark, daughter of Daniel S. Clark and Jennie M. Barton (?).¹
     Thomas George died on 11 April 1965 at South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, at age 82.¹

     Ella B. Clark was born in 1855 at Milton Township, Wood County, Ohio.¹
     Ella B. Clark married Edward H. Baggaley.¹
     Ella B. died in 1927.¹

     Eldridge Sherman was born on Thursday, 1 February 1844 at Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.^1,2 Etheridge Sherman (given age 6) was listed as a household member living with Howland Sherman (given age 34) on the 1850 Census on 15 October 1850 at Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio.³ Eldridge Sherman (given age 16) was listed as a household member living with Holland Sherman (given age 44) on the 1860 Census on 22 June 1860 Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁴
     Eldridge Sherman began military service on 25 September 1861 at Ohio. At age 17 he enlisted for 3 years in Company G 55th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.² He ended military service on 22 January 1864 at Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. He was discharged after receiving a severe shoulder wound at Gettysburg PA in 1863.²
     Eldridge Sherman applied for a Civil War military pension on 15 February 1864 Ohio.⁵
     At age 23, Eldridge Sherman married Catherine Elizabeth Earl, age 21, daughter of Matthew Earl and Susannah Sifritt, on Tuesday, 23 April 1867 at Seneca County, Ohio.⁶
     The 1870 US Census enumerated him as Eldridge Sherman (given age 26), the head of household Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 30 July 1870. Francis Sherman (given age 25), Ferona Sherman (given age 22), Elnora Sherman (given age 17) and Lucinda Sherman (given age 12) were listed as household members.⁷
     The 1880 US Census enumerated him as Eldridge Sherman (given age 36), the head of household at Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 22 June 1880. Also living in the household were his wife, Catherine Sherman (given age 35), his son, William C. Sherman (given age 12), his daughter, Aura I. Sherman (given age 7) .⁸
     Eldridge Sherman was elected to the office of Secretary of the Building Committee for the construction of the new Pleasant Ridge (Egberts) Church which was completed in 1890, and remains standing in 1999 at the corner of State Route 101 and CR 38 about 5 miles NE of Tiffin. Most of the early Seneca County Shermans attended this Methodist Church and many were buried there, and a number of their descendants are currently members. Eldridge was a very active member of the congregation having served many years as a trustee and as Sunday School Superintendent, in 1888.
     The 1900 US Census enumerated him as Eldridge Sherman (given age 56), the head of household Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 29 June 1900. Also living in the household was his wife, Catherine Sherman (given age 55), his sons, Earl J. Sherman (given age 16) and Ralph E. Sherman (given age 8) .⁹
     The 1910 US Census enumerated him as Eldridge Sherman (given age 66), the head of household Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 22 April 1910. Also living in the household were his wife, Catherine Sherman (given age 64), his son, Ralph E. Sherman (given age 19), his sister-in-law, Amanda Holtz (given age 69) . Eldridge was self employed as a Farmer.¹⁰ He was listed as the father of Ralph E. Sherman (given age 29) on the 1920 Census recorded 13 January 1920 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹¹
     Eldridge died on 17 April 1926 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 82 leaving Catherine Elizabeth as a widow.¹ Eldridge Sherman was buried on Tuesday, 20 April 1926 in the Egbert's Church Cemetery, located at Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹

     Lucinda Sherman was born on Monday, 19 April 1858 at Seneca County, Ohio. Lucinda Sherman (given age 2) was listed as a household member living with Holland Sherman (given age 44) on the 1860 Census on 22 June 1860 at Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹ Lucinda Sherman (given age 12) was listed as a household member living with Eldridge Sherman (given age 26) on the 1870 Census on 30 July 1870 at Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.² Lucinda Sherman (given age 22) was listed as the daughter of Huldah Sherman (given age 55) on the 1880 Census recorded 22 June 1880 at Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.³
     Lucinda Sherman married first Charles D. Bennett say 1897.
     Lucinda Bennett and Charles D. Bennett lived at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Lucinda Bennett (given age 45) was listed as the wife of Charles Bennett (given age 50) on the 1900 Census recorded 1 June 1900 at 832 Flournoy Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.⁴
     Lucinda Cox and (?) Cox lived at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Lucinda S. Bennett (given age 52) was listed as the wife of Charles D. Bennett (given age 65) on the 1910 Census recorded 29 April 1910 at DuBois Boule, Congress Park, Cook County, Illinois.⁵
     The 1920 US Census enumerated her as Lucinda Bennett (given age 61), the head of household at 55 Ashland Avenue, La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, on 8 January 1920. Also living in the household were , lodgers, Belinda M. Hicok (given age 72), Mabel Stall (given age 25), Vera Stall (given age 21) and Nell Reardon (given age 24). Lucinda was employed as a keeper of lodgers.⁶
     Lucinda Sherman married second (?) Cox. They had no children, but raised their niece Edna Zula Sherman from childhood.⁷ Lucinda B. Cox (given age 72) was listed as the aunt of Ali B. Mostrom (given age 41) on the 1930 Census recorded 18 April 1930 at 2980 Taylor Avenue, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.⁸
     Lucinda died on 14 April 1937 at age 78.⁷ She was buried Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.⁷

     Catherine Elizabeth Earl was born on Thursday, 8 May 1845 at Seneca County, Ohio.¹
     At age 21, Catherine Elizabeth Earl married Eldridge Sherman, age 23, son of Howland Sherman and Hulda Titus, on Tuesday, 23 April 1867 Seneca County, Ohio.² Catherine Sherman (given age 35) was listed as the wife of Eldridge Sherman (given age 36) on the 1880 Census recorded 22 June 1880 at Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.³ Catherine Sherman (given age 55) was listed as the wife of Eldridge Sherman (given age 56) on the 1900 Census recorded 29 June 1900 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁴ Catherine Sherman (given age 64) was listed as the wife of Eldridge Sherman (given age 66) on the 1910 Census recorded 22 April 1910 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁵ Catherine Sherman (given age 74) was listed as the mother of Ralph E. Sherman (given age 29) on the 1920 Census recorded 13 January 1920 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁶
     Her husband, Eldridge, died on 17 April 1926 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 82, leaving Catherine Elizabeth as a widow.¹ She filed for a Civil War widow's pension on 12 July 1926 at Ohio.⁷
     Catherine A. died on 21 September 1927 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 82.¹ She was buried on Saturday, 24 September 1927 in the Egbert's Church Cemetery, located at Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio.

     William Titus Sherman was born on Tuesday, 17 March 1868 at Seneca County, Ohio.¹ He was listed as the son of Eldridge Sherman (given age 36) on the 1880 Census recorded 22 June 1880 at Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.²
     At age 24, William Titus Sherman married Cassie E. Weider, age 20, daughter of Charles Weider and Sarah Stigamire, on Wednesday, 22 February 1893 Seneca County, Ohio. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Rev. J. M. Baxter.³
     The 1900 US Census enumerated him as William Sherman (given age 35), the head of household Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 18 June 1900. Also living in the household was his wife, Cassie Sherman (given age 27), his son, Clarence Sherman (given age 6) .⁴
     The 1910 US Census enumerated him as William Sherman (given age 42), the head of household Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 23 April 1910. Also living in the household were his wife, Cassie Sherman (given age 37), his son, Clarence Sherman (given age 15), his daughter, Florence Sherman (given age 8) . William was self employed as a Farmer.⁵
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as William T. Sherman (given age 51), the head of household Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 13 January 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Cassie E. Sherman (given age 47), his daughter, Florence Sherman (given age 18) . Clarence R. Sherman (given age 24) was listed as his neighbor. William was employed as a laborer doing farm work.⁶ He provided information for the death certificate of Eldridge Sherman (given age 82y 2m 16d) on Saturday, 17 April 1926 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as William Sherman (given age 62), the head of household Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 21 April 1930. Also living in the household was his wife, Cassie Sherman (given age 57). Clarence Sherman (given age 35) was listed as his neighbor. William was retired.⁷
     William T. died on 17 June 1939 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 71 leaving Cassie E. as a widow.¹ William Titus Sherman was buried in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.

     Aura Irene Sherman was born on Wednesday, 9 April 1873 at Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.^1,2 She was listed as the daughter of Eldridge Sherman (given age 36) on the 1880 Census recorded 22 June 1880 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.³
     At age 19, Aura Irene Sherman married Herbert M. Detterman, age 24, son of Samuel Detterman and Anna Honberger, on Wednesday, 28 December 1892 at Seneca County, Ohio. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Rev. D. A. Parks.⁴ Aura Determan (given age 27) was listed as the wife of Herbert Determan (given age 31) on the 1900 Census recorded 12 June 1900 at Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁵ Aura I. Detterman (given age 37) was listed as the wife of Herbert Detterman (given age 41) on the 1910 Census recorded 21 April 1910 at Adams Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁶ Aura I. Detterman (given age 46) was listed as the wife of Herbert M. Detterman (given age 51) on the 1920 Census recorded 2 January 1920 Adams Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁷ Aura I. Detterman (given age 56) was listed as the wife of Herbert M. Detterman (given age 61) on the 1930 Census recorded 12 April 1930 Adams Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁸
     Her husband, Herbert, died on 6 February 1935 Adams Township, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 66, leaving Aura Irene as a widow.²
     Aura I. died on 28 July 1935 Adams Township, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 62.² She was buried on Tuesday, 30 July 1935 in the Egbert's Church Cemetery, located at Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio.²

     Pherona Sherman was born on Thursday, 8 June 1848 at Seneca County, Ohio. Fennie Sherman (given age 2) was listed as a household member living with Howland Sherman (given age 34) on the 1850 Census on 15 October 1850 at Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹ Theronia Sherman (given age 12) was listed as a household member living with Holland Sherman (given age 44) on the 1860 Census on 22 June 1860 Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio.² Ferona Sherman (given age 22) was listed as a household member living with Eldridge Sherman (given age 26) on the 1870 Census on 30 July 1870 at Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.³
     At age 27, Pherona Sherman married Henry Jefferson Smith, age 23 on Thursday, 27 April 1876. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Rev. Jeremiah H. Good.⁴ Frona Smith (given age 32) was listed as the wife of Henry Smith (given age 27) on the 1880 Census recorded 15 June 1880 Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁵ Frona Smith (given age 51) was listed as the wife of Henry J. Smith (given age 46) on the 1900 Census recorded 26 June 1900 at Kickapoo Township, Lincoln County, Oklahoma.⁶ Frona Smith (given age 61) was listed as the wife of Henry Smith (given age 57) on the 1910 Census recorded 29 April 1910 at 604 North Harrison Avenue, Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.⁷
     Pherona died on 15 August 1916 at age 68 leaving Henry Jefferson as a widower.⁸ Pherona Sherman was buried in the Fairview Cemetery, located at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.⁸

     Elnora Sherman was born on Wednesday, 9 February 1853 at Seneca County, Ohio.¹ Elnora Sherman (given age 7) was listed as a household member living with Holland Sherman (given age 44) on the 1860 Census on 22 June 1860 at Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio.² Elnora Sherman (given age 17) was listed as a household member living with Eldridge Sherman (given age 26) on the 1870 Census on 30 July 1870 at Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.³
     At age 29, Elnora Sherman married Rufus M. Martin, age 30, son of David Martin and Rachael Pope, on Thursday, 4 January 1883 Seneca County, Ohio.⁴ Elnora Martin (given age 46) was listed as the wife of R. M. Martin (given age 47) on the 1900 Census recorded 12 June 1900 at Venice Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁵ Elnora Martin (given age 57) was listed as the wife of Rufus M. Martin (given age 57) on the 1910 Census recorded 15 April 1910 Venice Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁶ Elnora Martin (given age 66) was listed as the wife of Rufus M. Martin (given age 67) on the 1920 Census recorded 9 January 1920 Venice Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁷ Elenora Martin (given age 77) was listed as the wife of Rufus M. Martin (given age 78) on the 1930 Census recorded 18 April 1930 at Columbus Pike, Venice Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁸
     Her husband, Rufus, died on 4 July 1936 Venice Township, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 83, leaving Elnora as a widow.¹
     Elnora died on 29 December 1939 Venice Township, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 86.¹ She was buried in the Attica-Venice Township Cemetery, located at Venice Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁹

     Earl J. Sherman was born on Monday, 24 September 1883 at Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹ He was listed as the son of Eldridge Sherman (given age 56) on the 1900 Census recorded 29 June 1900 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.²
     Earl J. died on 8 September 1901 at age 17.³ He was buried in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.³

     Ralph Eldridge Sherman was born on Saturday, 6 September 1890 at Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.^1,2,3 He was listed as the son of Eldridge Sherman (given age 56) on the 1900 Census recorded 29 June 1900 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁴ Ralph E. Sherman (given age 19) was listed as the son of Eldridge Sherman (given age 66) on the 1910 Census recorded 22 April 1910 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁵
     Robert Eldridge Sherman (given age 26) registered for the World War I civilian draft on 5 June 1917, while residing at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. Robert was employed as a farm laborer.³
     At age 26, Ralph Eldridge Sherman married Mary Rebecca Flanders, age 24, daughter of Oliver Hanibal Flanders and Catherine Shriver, on Wednesday, 1 August 1917 at Seneca County, Ohio.⁶
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Ralph E. Sherman (given age 29), the head of household Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 13 January 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Mary Sherman (given age 27), his son, Eldridge Sherman Jr. (given age 9 months), his daughter, Alice L. Sherman (given age 1 year, 10 months), his mother, Catherine Sherman (given age 74), his father, Eldridge Sherman (given age 82y 2m 16d) . Ralph was self employed as a Farmer.⁷ He provided information for the death certificate of Ralph Eldridge Sherman (given age 2 years, 14 days) on Tuesday, 5 April 1921 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.^8,1 Ralph Eldridge Sherman provided information for the death certificate of Catherine A. Sherman (given age 82y 4m 13d) on Wednesday, 21 September 1927 Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁸
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Ralph E. Sherman (given age 39), the head of household at Township Line Road, Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 22 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Mary Sherman (given age 37), his sons, Eldon Sherman (given age 4 years, 2 months) and Dwight Sherman (given age 2 years, 6 months), his daughters, Alice Sherman (given age 12), Helen Sherman (given age 8), Marguerite Sherman (given age 7) and Lucinda Sherman (given age 1 years, 4 months) . Ralph was self employed as a Farmer.⁹
     Ralph Eldridge died on 25 May 1966 in the Mercy Hospital of Tiffin, located at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 75 leaving Mary Rebecca as a widow.^1,10,2 Ralph Eldridge Sherman was buried in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.¹

     Burtis Francis Sherman was born on Wednesday, 7 February 1872 at Scipio Township, Seneca County, Ohio.^1,2 He was listed as the son of Francis Sherman (given age 34) on the 1880 Census recorded 2 June 1880 at Adams Township, Seneca County, Ohio.³ Bertis F. Sherman (given age 28) was listed as the son of Francis S. Sherman (given age 54) on the 1900 Census recorded 2 June 1900 Adams Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁴
     At age 29, Burtis Francis Sherman married Ida Belle Baker, age 29, daughter of Daniel Baker and Sarah Drinkwater, on Wednesday, 10 April 1901 at Seneca County, Ohio.⁵
     The 1910 US Census enumerated him as Bert Sherman (given age 38), the head of household Adams Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 21 April 1910. Also living in the household were his wife, Ida Sherman (given age 38), his son, Otto Sherman (given age 1 years, 7 months), his daughter, Nina Sherman (given age 3) . Herbert Detterman (given age 41) was listed as his neighbor. Bert was self employed as a Farmer.⁶
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Burtis F. Sherman (given age 47), the head of household Adams Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 5 January 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Ida B. Sherman (given age 47), his sons, Otto F. Sherman (given age 11) and Floyd Sherman (given age 8), his daughter, Nina M. Sherman (given age 13) . Glenn Howard Sherman and Herbert M. Detterman (given age 51) were listed as his neighbors. Burtis was self employed as a Farmer.⁷
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Burton F. Sherman (given age 58), the head of household Adams Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 11 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Ida B. Sherman (given age 58), his sons, Otto F. Sherman (given age 21) and Floyd Sherman (given age 18) . Glenn Howard Sherman was listed as his neighbor. Burton was self employed as a stock and grain farmer.⁸
     His wife, Ida, died on 4 March 1949 in the Mercy Hospital, located at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 77, leaving Burtis Francis as a widower.^9,2
     Burtis Francis died on 17 October 1953 Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 81.^9,2 He was buried on Tuesday, 20 October 1953 in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.^9,2

     Edith Mae Sherman was born on Thursday, 6 March 1884 at Adams Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹ She was listed as the daughter of Francis S. Sherman (given age 54) on the 1900 Census recorded 2 June 1900 Adams Township, Seneca County, Ohio.²
     Edith Mae died on 4 June 1950 at Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, at age 66. She never married.³ She was buried in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.³