Judson W. Sherman

Judson W. Sherman (1808 – November 12, 1881) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Judson W. Sherman
Judson W. Sherman, New York Congressman
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 30th district
In office 1857–1859
Preceded by	Benjamin Pringle
Succeeded by	Augustus Frank
Personal details
Born	1808 (1808) New York State, U.S.
Died	November 12, 1881(1881-11-12) (aged 72–73) Angelica, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Until the Day Dawn Cemetery, Angelica, New York, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Other political affiliations	Democratic-Republican Whig

Early life and career

Judson W. Sherman was born in New York State in 1808. He completed a preparatory education, and settled in Angelica, New York.

Sherman became involved in politics and government, first as a Democratic republican, and later as a Whig. He attended several state and county conventions as a delegate, and held several local offices in Angelica. From 1831 to 1837 he served Allegany County Clerk. In addition, he later served as Deputy New York State Treasurer in the 1850s. He ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1842 and 1852.

Sherman was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-fifth Congress and served one term (March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1859).

Military service

In September 1861 Sherman joined the Union Army for the American Civil War, receiving appointment as a commissary of subsistence officer with the rank of captain and serving until resigning his commission on November 9, 1861.

Death and burial

Sherman died in Angelica, New York on November 12, 1881. He was interred at Until the Day Dawn Cemetery in Angelica.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Judson W. Sherman (id: S000347)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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