Eliakim Sherrill
Eliakim Sherrill | |
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New York Senate from the 10th district | |
In office 1854–1855 | |
Preceded by | George T. Pierce |
Succeeded by | George S. Nichols |
Personal details | |
Born | 126th New York Volunteer Infantry | February 16, 1813
Battles/wars | |
Eliakim Sherrill (February 16, 1813 – July 4, 1863) was an
Early life
Sherrill was born in Greenville, New York,[1][2] where he attended the public schools. He moved to Herkimer County in 1832. He married Emily Eldridge, a daughter of Judge Eldridge of Madison County. The couple moved to Shandaken in 1838, where Sherrill owned a tannery. He entered local politics, holding several political offices. He served as a major in the State Militia.
He was elected as a Whig to the 30th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1847, to March 3, 1849. He was a member of the New York State Senate (10th D.) in 1854 and 1855. Three years later, he moved to Brooklyn, then in 1860 to Geneva, where he had a farm.
Civil War
During the Civil War, he organized the
He commanded the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division,
His granddaughter, Carrie Babcock Sherman, was Second Lady of the United States, 1909-1912.
See also
- Mount Sherrill, one of the Catskill High Peaks, named in his memory
Notes
- ^ "LibGuides: Local History: Local History: Home".
- ^ "126th Infantry Regiment :: New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center". museum.dmna.ny.gov. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ^ Civil War home.
References
- United States Congress. "Eliakim Sherrill (id: S000351)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2008-02-15
- Morrisville Library
- New York State Military Museum