About George C. Sherman
Lived 1799 – 1853 (aged 53). George C. Sherman was an American lawyer and politician.
George Corlis Sherman (December 14, 1799 in Providence, Rhode Island – April 23, 1853 in Watertown, Jefferson County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Life He was the son of Phineas Sherman (1773–1813) and Emma (Thornton) Sherman (1774–1847). He studied law at Watertown, and was admitted to the bar in 1823. On January 3, 1828, he married Mary Ann Hubbard (1806–1892), a sister of the two wives of State Senator Robert Lansing (1799–1878), and they had six children.
He was District Attorney of Jefferson County from 1833 to 1840. From 1836 to 1846, he practiced law in partnership with Robert Lansing. From 1843 to 1847, Sherman was an associate judge of the Jefferson County Court. He was a member of the New York State Senate (5th D.) in 1844 and 1845. He was Supervisor of the Town of Watertown in 1848.
Congressman Frederick Lansing (1838–1894) was his son-in-law.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in George C. Sherman's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped George C. Sherman's
Frequently asked questions
Who was George C. Sherman?
American politician
When was George C. Sherman born?
George C. Sherman was born on 14 December 1799.
When did George C. Sherman die?
George C. Sherman died on 23 April 1853.
What was George C. Sherman's occupation?
George C. Sherman was a lawyer and politician.
What nationality was George C. Sherman?
George C. Sherman was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: George C. Sherman
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George C. Sherman. https://biography.guide/george-c-sherman/
MLA: "George C. Sherman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-c-sherman/.
Chicago: "George C. Sherman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-c-sherman/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:07 UTC