Background
Bellwood, Sherman Jean was born on June 13, 1917 in Sugar City, Idaho, United States. Son of Ollie J. and Myrtle J. (Polson) Bellwood.
Bellwood, Sherman Jean was born on June 13, 1917 in Sugar City, Idaho, United States. Son of Ollie J. and Myrtle J. (Polson) Bellwood.
Bachelor of Arts Idaho, 1938. Juris Doctor, University Michigan, 1941. Graduate, National College State Judiciary, 1969.
Private practice, Hailey, Idaho., 1942-1947; private practice, Rupert, Idaho., 1947-1957, 60-66; prosecuting attorney, Minidoka County, 1951-1957; judge, 11th Judicial District, Idaho., 1957-1960; judge, 5th Judicial District, 1966-1981; consultant, 1981-1995; arbitrator, 1990-1995. Graduate faculty adviser National College State Judiciary, 1975.
Captain CAC, Army of the United States, World World War World War II. Member 5th Judicial District Bar Association (past president), Idaho Bar Association (commissioner 1957-1960, president 1960), American Judicature Society, Masons (32 degree, knight Commander Court Honor), Shriners, Elks, Beta Theta Pi.
Married Eleanor Jane Lee, May 14, 1938 (deceased). 1 child, Sherman Lee (deceased).