William Watts Sherman
| William Watts Sherman | |
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| Born | 1842 Albany, New York |
| Died | January 22, 1912 (aged 69–70) New York, New York |
| Residence | 838 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York |
| Nationality | United States |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Treasurer of Newport Casino |
| Spouse(s) |
Annie Derby Rogers Wetmore (m. 1871; her death 1884) Sophia Augusta Brown (m. 1885; his death 1912) |
| Children | Georgette Sherman Sybil Sherman Irene Muriel Augusta Sherman Mildred Constance Sherman |
| Parent(s) | Watts Sherman Sarah Maria Gibson |
| Relatives |
George Peabody Wetmore (brother-in-law) Sherman Stonor, 6th Baron Camoys (grandson) |
William Watts Sherman (1842 – January 22, 1912) was a New York City businessman and the treasurer of the Newport Casino. In 1875–1876 he had the William Watts Sherman House constructed in Newport, Rhode Island.
William Watts Sherman was born in 1842 in Albany, New York to Watts Sherman (c. 1820–1865) and Sarah Maria Gibson.
In 1875 to 1876 he built the William Watts Sherman House in Newport, Rhode Island, which is a National Historic Landmark due to its architectural significance.
He was a presidential elector from Rhode Island for President Theodore Roosevelt in 1904.
Sherman belonged to several patriotic and hereditary societies. In 1905, he was admitted as an honorary member of the Rhode Island Society of the Cincinnati. He was also a charter member of the Rhode Island Society of the Sons of the Revolution in 1896 (membership number 1) as well as a charter member of the Rhode Island Society of Colonial Wars in 1897. He was also a member of the Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York.
Sherman was a member of several social clubs including the Metropolitan Club, Knickerbocker Club, Century Club, City Club, and the National Arts Club.
On July 7, 1871, he married Annie Derby Rogers Wetmore (1848–1884), daughter of William Shepard Wetmore (1801–1862) and sister of Sen. George Peabody Wetmore (1846–1921). Before Annie's death of pneumonia in 1884, they had two daughters:
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