William Watts Sherman

American businessman
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William Watts Sherman

Summary

William Watts Sherman is a human[1]. His place of birth was Albany[2]. He was born on January 1, 1842[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on January 22, 1912[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Albany[2], William Watts Sherman…
  • William Watts Sherman passed away in New York City[4].
  • William Watts Sherman was born on January 1, 1842[3].
  • William Watts Sherman was born on August 4, 1842[8].
  • William Watts Sherman died on January 22, 1912[5].
  • Burial took place at Island Cemetery[9].
  • William Watts Sherman's father was Watts Sherman[10].
  • William Watts Sherman's mother was Sarah Maria Gibson[11].
  • Among William Watts Sherman's spouses was Sophia Augusta Brown Sherman[12].
  • William Watts Sherman was married to Annie Derby Rogers Wetmore Sherman[13].
  • A child of William Watts Sherman was Mildred Sherman[14].
  • A child of William Watts Sherman was Irene Muriel Sherman[15].
  • A child of William Watts Sherman was Georgette Wetmore Sherman Brown[16].
  • William Watts Sherman held citizenship in United States[17].
  • William Watts Sherman's professions included businessperson[6].
  • William Watts Sherman is recorded as male[18].
  • William Watts Sherman's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Watts Sherman's Commons category is recorded as William Watts Sherman[20].
  • William Watts Sherman's family name is recorded as Sherman[21].
  • William Watts Sherman's given name is recorded as William[22].

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Origins and Family

William Watts Sherman's place of birth was Albany[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1842[3] and August 4, 1842[8]. His father was Watts Sherman[10]. His mother was Sarah Maria Gibson[11].

Career and Affiliations

William Watts Sherman's professions included businessperson[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sophia Augusta Brown Sherman[12], a heiress[23], 1867–1947[24], of United States[25] and Annie Derby Rogers Wetmore Sherman[13]. Children include Mildred Sherman[14], 1888–1961[26], of United States[27]; Irene Muriel Sherman[15], 1887–1972[28]; and Georgette Wetmore Sherman Brown[16].

Death and Burial

William Watts Sherman died on January 22, 1912[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He is buried at Island Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William Watts Sherman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was William Watts Sherman born?

William Watts Sherman's place of birth was Albany[2].

Where did William Watts Sherman die?

William Watts Sherman died in New York City[4].

Who were William Watts Sherman's parents?

William Watts Sherman's father was Watts Sherman[10]. William Watts Sherman's mother was Sarah Maria Gibson[11].

Who was William Watts Sherman married to?

William Watts Sherman's spouses include Sophia Augusta Brown Sherman[12] and Annie Derby Rogers Wetmore Sherman[13].

What did William Watts Sherman do for work?

William Watts Sherman worked as businessperson[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . google.com. google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . google.com. google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 28d ago · So29375609982 · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Island Cemetery
    The peerage person id p6129.htm#i61283
    Genealogics.org person id I00532854
    Wikitree person id Sherman-3367
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P40]]: [[Q139786855]]"
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