John Clinton Sherman

Background

Sherman, John Clinton was born on May 3, 1916 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of Harold C. and Grace (Ubbes) Sherman.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1937; Master of Arts, Clark University, 1942; Doctor of Philosophy, University Washington, 1947.

Career

Member faculty, U. Washington, Seattle, 1942-1996; professor geography, U. Washington, 1963-1986; professor emeritus, U. Washington, 1986-1996; department chairman, U. Washington, 1963-1973. Member sub-commission on geography advisory to the United States Geological Survey space programs for earth observation National Academy Science-National Research Council, 1965-1996.

Achievements

• John Clinton Sherman has been listed as a noteworthy Geography educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Washington State Board on Geography Names. Member Association American Geographers, Association Pacific Coast Geographers, International Cartographic Association (member United States committee).

Connections

Son of; married Helen Jean Loyd, March 15, 1941. Children: Constance Sherman Newell, John Harold (deceased), Mary Helen (Mistress Stephen Wood), Barbara Lillian (Mistress David Graves).

Father:

Harold C. Sherman

Mother:

Grace (Ubbes) Sherman

Spouse:

Helen Jean Loyd

child:

Constance Sherman Newell Sherman

child:

Barbara Lillian Sherman (Mistress David Graves)

child:

John Harold Sherman (deceased)

child:

Mary Helen Sherman (Mistress Stephen Wood)