Richard U. Sherman
Richard U. Sherman | |
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Portrait of Sherman, c. 1875 | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 1st Oneida County district | |
| In office January 1, 1875 – December 31, 1876 | |
| Preceded by | George W. Chadwick |
| Succeeded by | James Corbett |
| In office January 1, 1857 – December 31, 1857 | |
| Preceded by | George F. Fowler |
| Succeeded by | Henry R. Hart |
| Clerk of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office January 7, 1851 – January 6, 1857 | |
| Preceded by | James R. Rose |
| Succeeded by | William Richardson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Updike Sherman June 26, 1819 Vernon, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 21, 1895 (aged 75) New Hartford, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery |
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| Spouse |
Mary Frances Sherman
(m. 1848) |
| Children | 6, including James |
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| Military service | |
| Branch/service | New York State Militia |
| Years of service | 1841–1857 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
Richard Updike Sherman (June 26, 1819 – February 21, 1895) was a New York State politician and newspaper publisher and editor. He was also the father of the 27th Vice President of the United States James S. Sherman.