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{{short description|Second Lady of the United States}} |
{{short description|Second Lady of the United States (1856–1931)}} |
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|image = Carrie Babcock Sherman (1856–1931).jpg |
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|office = [[Second |
| office = [[Second ladies and gentlemen of the United States|Second Lady of the United States]] |
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| term_start = March 4, 1909 |
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|term_start = 4 March 1909 |
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| vicepresident = [[James S. Sherman]] |
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|predecessor = [[Cornelia Cole Fairbanks|Cornelia Fairbanks]] |
| predecessor = [[Cornelia Cole Fairbanks|Cornelia Fairbanks]] |
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|successor = [[Lois Irene Marshall|Lois Marshall]] |
| successor = [[Lois Irene Marshall|Lois Marshall]] |
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|birth_name = Carrie Babcock |
| birth_name = Carrie Babcock |
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|birth_date = {{birth date|1856|11|16}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date|1856|11|16}} |
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|birth_place = [[Utica, New York]], U.S. |
| birth_place = [[Utica, New York]], U.S. |
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|death_date = {{death date and age|1931|10|6|1856|11|16}} |
| death_date = {{death date and age|1931|10|6|1856|11|16}} |
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|death_place = Utica, New York, U.S. |
| death_place = Utica, New York, U.S. |
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|resting_place = [[Forest Hill Cemetery (Utica, New York)|Forest Hill Cemetery]] |
| resting_place = [[Forest Hill Cemetery (Utica, New York)|Forest Hill Cemetery]]<br />Utica, New York, U.S. |
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|spouse = {{marriage|[[James S. Sherman|James Sherman]]|January 26, 1881|October 30, 1912|reason=died}} |
| spouse = {{marriage|[[James S. Sherman|James Sherman]]|January 26, 1881|October 30, 1912|reason=died}} |
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|children = 3 |
| children = 3 |
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Carrie was the daughter of Lewis Hamilton Babcock, a prominent attorney, and Ellen Catherine Babcock ([[née]] Sherrill).<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zq3-BuDVQfMC&pg=PA261|title=Vice Presidents: A Biographical Dictionary|last=Purcell|first=L. Edward|date=2010-01-01|publisher=Infobase Publishing|isbn=9781438130712|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Carrie Babcock Sherman (1856-1931) - Find A Grave...|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9446688/carrie-sherman|access-date=2021-02-21|website=www.findagrave.com|language=en}}</ref> She had two siblings, Sherrill Babcock, a soldier, and Anita Babcock DeLong.<ref name=":1" /> Her grandfather was Congressman and Union brigade commander [[Eliakim Sherrill]], killed at Gettysburg. Originally English immigrants, the Badcock family later changed their name to "Babcock". Her branch of the family are descended from Captain John Babcock, freeman of Westerly in 1689 and captain of Westerly's Militia from 1709 to 1723.<ref name=":0" /> |
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The daughter of Lewis Hamilton Babcock, a prominent attorney, and Ellen Catherine Babcock ([[née]] Sherrill),<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zq3-BuDVQfMC&pg=PA261|title=Vice Presidents: A Biographical Dictionary|last=Purcell|first=L. Edward|date=2010-01-01|publisher=Infobase Publishing|isbn=9781438130712|language=en}}</ref> she had two siblings, Sherrill Babcock, a soldier, and Anita Babcock DeLong. Her grandfather was Congressman and Union brigade commander [[Eliakim Sherrill]], killed at Gettysburg.<ref name=":0" /> |
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She married [[James S. Sherman|James Schoolcraft Sherman]] on January 26, 1881.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4iNzAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA1779|title=Guide to the Presidency and the Executive Branch|last=Nelson|first=Michael|date=2012-08-10|publisher=CQ Press|isbn=9781452234281|language=en}}</ref> The two had known each other since childhood.<ref name=":0" /> |
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When her husband became vice-president in March 1909, Carrie became the first second lady to accompany her spouse in the inaugural parade, riding to and from the ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=U.S. Senate: James S. Sherman|url=https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/art/artifact/Sculpture_22_00027.htm|access-date=2021-02-21|website=www.senate.gov}}</ref> |
When her husband became vice-president in March 1909, Carrie became the first second lady to accompany her spouse in the inaugural parade, riding to and from the ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=U.S. Senate: James S. Sherman|url=https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/art/artifact/Sculpture_22_00027.htm|access-date=2021-02-21|website=www.senate.gov}}</ref> |
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Sherman is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in [[Utica, New York|Utica]], New York, alongside her husband. |
Sherman is buried at [[Forest Hill Cemetery (Utica, New York)|Forest Hill Cemetery]] in [[Utica, New York|Utica]], New York, alongside her husband. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:1856 births]] |
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[[Category:Spouses of New York (state) politicians]] |
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[[Category:People from Utica, New York]] |
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Latest revision as of 00:17, 7 March 2024
Carrie Babcock Sherman | |
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Second Lady of the United States | |
In role March 4, 1909 – October 30, 1912 | |
Vice President | James S. Sherman |
Preceded by | Cornelia Fairbanks |
Succeeded by | Lois Marshall |
Personal details | |
Born | Carrie Babcock November 16, 1856 Utica, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 6, 1931 Utica, New York, U.S. | (aged 74)
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Utica, New York, U.S. |
Spouse | |
Children | 3 |
Carrie Babcock Sherman (November 16, 1856 – October 6, 1931) was the wife of Vice President James S. Sherman, and thus second lady of the United States from 1909 to 1912. She was born and died in Utica, New York.
The daughter of Lewis Hamilton Babcock, a prominent attorney, and Ellen Catherine Babcock (née Sherrill),[1] she had two siblings, Sherrill Babcock, a soldier, and Anita Babcock DeLong. Her grandfather was Congressman and Union brigade commander Eliakim Sherrill, killed at Gettysburg.[1]
She married James Schoolcraft Sherman on January 26, 1881.[2] The two had known each other since childhood.[1]
The couple had three sons: Sherrill B. Sherman (1883–1962), Richard U. Sherman (1884–1951), and Thomas M. Sherman (1885–1944).[1]
When her husband became vice-president in March 1909, Carrie became the first second lady to accompany her spouse in the inaugural parade, riding to and from the ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.[1][3]
Sherman is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica, New York, alongside her husband.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Purcell, L. Edward (January 1, 2010). Vice Presidents: A Biographical Dictionary. Infobase Publishing. ISBN 9781438130712.
- ^ Nelson, Michael (August 10, 2012). Guide to the Presidency and the Executive Branch. CQ Press. ISBN 9781452234281.
- ^ "U.S. Senate: James S. Sherman". www.senate.gov. Retrieved February 21, 2021.