Richard U. Sherman

Richard U. Sherman
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 byGeorge W. Chadwick
Succeeded byJames Corbett
In office
January 1, 1857 – December 31, 1857
Preceded byGeorge F. Fowler
Succeeded byHenry R. Hart
Clerk of the New York State Assembly
In office
January 7, 1851 – January 6, 1857
Preceded byJames R. Rose
Succeeded byWilliam Richardson
Personal details
BornRichard Updike Sherman
(1819-06-26)June 26, 1819
DiedFebruary 21, 1895(1895-02-21) (aged 75)
Resting placeForest Hill Cemetery
Party
Spouse
Mary Frances Sherman
(m. 1848)
Children6, including James
Signature
Military service
Branch/serviceNew York State Militia
Years of service1841–1857
RankBrigadier general
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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.