Louisa R Sherer

Female8 May 1828–14 July 1884

Brief Life History of Louisa R

When Louisa R Sherer was born on 8 May 1828, in Rockland, Knox, Maine, United States, her father, Reuben Sherer, was 44 and her mother, Sabra Barrows, was 37. She married Josiah Tolman on 21 September 1848, in Rockland, Knox, Maine, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 2 daughters. She lived in Maine, United States in 1870. She died on 14 July 1884, at the age of 56.

Photos and Memories (2)

Do you know Louisa R? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Josiah Tolman
1822–1896
Louisa R Sherer
1828–1884
Marriage: 21 September 1848
Charles E. Tolman
1850–1852
Alfred M. Tolman
1852–1868
Hiram R Tolman
1856–1929
Harriet A. Tolman
1858–1874
Louisa S. Tolman
1863–1864

Sources (5)

  • Loisa Tolman in household of Josiah Tolman, "United States Census, 1880"
  • Louisa Tolman in household of Josiah Tolman, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Louisa R Shore, "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    21 September 1848Rockland, Knox, Maine, United States
  • Children (5)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (8)

    +3 More Children

    World Events (8)

    1830 · The Second Great Awakening

    Age 2

    Being a second spiritual and religious awakening, like the First Great Awakening, many Churches began to spring up from other denominations. Many people began to rapidly join the Baptist and Methodist congregations. Many converts to these religions believed that the Awakening was the precursor of a new millennial age.

    1832 · Calais Branch is Chartered

    Age 4

    The State of Maine chartered the Calais Railway in 1832, one of the first railway charters to be granted by the state. Construction was very long, as the project was reorganized, abandoned, transferred to other companies, and extended several times. It was finally completed in 1898.

    1846

    Age 18

    U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

    Name Meaning

    English: variant of Shearer .

    Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from Yiddish sherer ‘barber’.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.