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  1. James Schoolcraft Sherman (October 24, 1855 – October 30, 1912) was an American politician who was a United States representative from New York from 1887 to 1891 and 1893 to 1909, and the 27th vice president of the United States under President William Howard Taft from 1909 until his death in 1912. He was a member of the interrelated Baldwin ...

  2. Apr 8, 2024 · James Sherman (born Oct. 24, 1855, Utica, N.Y., U.S.—died Oct. 30, 1912, Utica) was the 27th vice president of the United States (1909–12) in the Republican administration of President William Howard Taft. Sherman was the son of Richard Updike Sherman, a newspaper editor and Democratic Party politician, and Mary Frances Sherman.

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  3. James S. Sherman. James Schoolcraft Sherman was born in Utica, New York, on October 24, 1855, to Richard Updike Sherman and Mary Frances Schoolcraft Sherman. His father owned a canning factory and was active in Democratic politics. Sherman attended Hamilton College and graduated in 1878 after distinguishing himself in oratory and debate.

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  5. May 14, 2024 · Political Career. In 1884, Sherman was elected mayor of Utica. Unlike his father, he was a conservative Republican. He went on to serve 10 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, taking a leadership position as chairman of the House Committee on Indian Affairs.

  6. Nov 21, 2023 · Learn about James S. Sherman, Vice President of the United States from 1909 to 1912. Also, read about James Sherman's service under William Howard Taft. Updated: 11/21/2023

  7. FULL NAME: James Schoolcraft Sherman. BORN: October 24, 1855. Utica, New York. DIED: October 30, 1912 (age 57) Utica, New York. EDUCATION: Hamilton College (BA) POLITICAL PARTY: Republican. HIGHLIGHTS: 1884-1885: Mayor of Utica, New York. 1887-1891: U.S. House of Representatives. 1893-1909: U.S. House of Representatives. 1909-1912:

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