Sherman Williams

Background

Williams, Sherman was born on November 21, 1846 in Cooperstown, New York, United States. Son of Justin Clark and Mary (Sherman) Williams.

Education

Graduate Albany Normal School, 1871. Doctor of Pedagogy, Albany Normal College, 1894.

Career

Teacher in rural schools, New York, 4 years. Superintendent schools, Flushing, 1872-1882, Glens Falls, 1882-1899. Conductor State Teachers’ Institutions, 1899-1912.

Chief of school libraries division, State Education Department, New York, January 1, since 1912.

Trustee Crandall Estate, Crandall Free Library.

Achievements

• Sherman Williams has been listed as a notable author by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mason.

Connections

Married Margaret H. Wilber, August 12, 1874.