Burton T. Sherman
June 2, 1874-July 10, 1950
Niles Daily Star, Monday, July 10, 1950, page 2, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library
Burton T. Sherman, 76, of Valparaiso, Ind., died at 7:30 a.m. today at the home of his sister, Mrs. J.A. Holland, of rural route four. He had been ill for three months.
He was born June 2, 1874, in Franklin county, Ind.,and came here from Valparaiso May 1. He was a painter and decorator and a member of the Christian church.
Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Austin Brooks, of Chesterton, Ind., and Mrs. H.E. McIntyre, of Romeo, Mich., and a brother, Levi P., of Paw Paw.
Friends may call at the Kiger funeral home where the Rev. Donald Ford will conduct services at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.