About Elijah B. Sherman
Lived 1832 – 1910 (aged 77). Elijah B. Sherman was an American lawyer.
Elijah Bernis Sherman (June 18, 1832 – May 1, 1910) was a prominent Chicago lawyer and jurist.
Biography
Sherman was born in Fairfield, Vermont on June 18, 1832, the son of Elias Huntington Sherman and Clarissa Wilmarth. He worked on the family farm until 1855, when he enrolled in pre-college studies at the Brandon Seminary, and then Burr Seminary in Manchester, Vermont. He entered Middlebury College in 1856, graduating in 1860. Upon graduating from college, he went on to teach at Brandon and South Woodstock Seminaries.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Elijah B. Sherman?
American lawyer (1832-1910)
When was Elijah B. Sherman born?
Elijah B. Sherman was born on 18 June 1832 in Fairfield.
When did Elijah B. Sherman die?
Elijah B. Sherman died on 1 May 1910 in Chicago.
What was Elijah B. Sherman's occupation?
Elijah B. Sherman was a lawyer.
What nationality was Elijah B. Sherman?
Elijah B. Sherman was American.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elijah B. Sherman. https://biography.guide/elijah-b-sherman/
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