James Schoolcraft Sherman

James was born in Utica, New York on October 24, 1855. His parents were Richard Updike Sherman and Mary Frances Schoolcraft Sherman. They educated James in the Utica public schools, and his advanced education took him towards Hamilton College in Utica. Sherman was not a brilliant student but he was greatly distinguished as a debater by his professors and his peers. He gained admission to the bar in 1880, then entered the Utica law firm of Cookinham, Gibson and Sherman. He remained here as a business adviser until 1907. He was moving on to politics.

His father sparked James interest in politics, and chose to be a Republican against his father's advice. S

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This congressional victory started him on a long successful career in national politics. Sherman was a competent vice president during a period that saw growing divisions within Republican Party ranks. In 1899, he was nominated and confirmed for the post general appraiser for New York. He accepted the nomination however; he died a few days before the election was held. Other committees on which he served were the judiciary, civil service, and census. He was a Republican national convention delegate in 1892, and in 1906 chaired the Republican Party's National Congressional Committee. Sherman remained a conservative throughout his life, even though he was Taft's running mate on a relatively progressive platform. He declined renomination, as he was preparing to move into national politics.

A successful career in Congress led Sherman to aspire to further political ambitions. He defeated his opponent Thomas J Spriggs, who held the office for two terms. Several other men were selected as other possibilities, but none seemed to be interested, so Sherman was choosen.

Meanwhile, Sherman's personal life was steadily progressing. Instead, his main contribution was as a parliamentarian. Instead he further enhanced his reputation by chairing the New York Republican convention in 1895, 1900 and 1908.

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