This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DGGunton Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.rooks/201.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Not Related: Eli Sherman, b. March 9, 1821 in Oneida Co. NY. Married Charlotte Powell in 1841 in Oneida Co. NY. Moved to Columbus, Wisc. In 1878, arrived in Rooks Co. KS near Webster. Occupation: Farming, Wool June 19, 1879 married Mary Benedict born in Lister Broom Co. NY, daughter of R.M. and Mary Benedict. At the time of his marriage to Mary, Eli was a member of the board of county commissioners of Rooks Co. Elected to represent the county in 1888-1889 legislature. Re-elected and served a number of years. Eli had an adopted son, who died a short time before Eli's death. Eli died April 8, 1896, at the time, his daughter, Mrs. Cleveland, lived near Smith Center, Kansas. Buried Webster Cemetery, Stockton, Kansas. >From Lest We Forget (no credits listed) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.