Richard Updike Sherman

Who was Richard Updike Sherman?

Richard Updike Sherman was a New York State politician and newspaper publisher/editor. He was also the father of U.S. Vice President James Schoolcraft Sherman.

Richard Sherman was:

Editor, Oswego Daily Times & The Herkimer Journal

Owner/editor of Rochester Daily Evening Gazette

Co-owner/editor Utica Morning Herald

Brigadier general, New York State militia

Clerk, New York State Assembly

New York Assemblyman, 1st District of Oneida County 1857/1875-1876

Delegate, New York State Constitutional Convention

Assistant clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

Secretary, New York State Fish and Game Commission

Trustee, New Hartford Cotten Company - he restocked the lakes of the Adirondack Mountains area with fish; also protected the forests from unscrupulous lumber dealers