Carrie Babcock Sherman
| Carrie Sherman | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Second Lady of the United States | |
|
In role March 4, 1909 – October 30, 1912 | |
| President | William Taft |
| Preceded by | Cornelia Fairbanks |
| Succeeded by | Lois Marshall (1913) |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 16, 1856 Utica, New York, U.S. |
| Died |
October 6, 1931 (aged 74) Utica, New York, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | James Sherman (1881–1912) |
| Children |
Sherrill Richard Thomas |
Carrie Babcock Sherman (November 16, 1856 – October 6, 1931) was the wife of U.S. Vice President James S. Sherman.
Carrie was the daughter of Lewis Babcock, was a prominent attorney.[1] Her grandfather was Congressman and brigade commander Eliakim Sherrill.[1]
Carrie Babcock married James Schoolcraft Sherman on January 26, 1881.[2] Carrie and James had known each other since childhood.[1]
The couple had three sons: Sherrill B. Sherman, Richard U. Sherman, and Thomas N. Sherman.[1]
When her husband was elected vice-president in 1909, Carrie became the first second lady to accompany her spouse in the inaugural parade.[1]
Sherman is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica, NY.[3]
| Honorary titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Cornelia Fairbanks |
Second Lady of the United States 1909–1912 |
Vacant Title next held by Lois Marshall |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Purcell, L. Edward (2010-01-01). Vice Presidents: A Biographical Dictionary. Infobase Publishing. ISBN 9781438130712.
- ↑ Nelson, Michael (2012-08-10). Guide to the Presidency and the Executive Branch. CQ Press. ISBN 9781452234281.
- ↑ "Carrie Babcock Sherman (1856 - 1931) - Find A Grave Memorial". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
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