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     Dorothy Sherover was a milliner as a young woman.

She was also known as Dottie. She was born on 10 October 1898 Krakow, Galicia, Austria; an autonomous part of Austria from 1866, but later Krakov, Krakopwskiego, Poland. She married Herman Wald, son of Jacob Wald and Manya (Miriam) "Minnie" Groll, circa 1917. Dorothy Sherover and Herman Wald were divorced in 1936 NY; after an earlier divorce in New Jersey to avoid cost of arranging a correspondent under current New York divorce Law. Dorothy Sherover died on 31 July 1962 San Francisco, CA, at age 63; stomach cancer.

     Erica Reed "Ricky" Sherover PhD was a writer and teacher working in the field of psychology. She studied racism as a social phenomenon, contrasting it to other belief systems such as ageism, anti-semitism, homophobia etc; wrote extensively in the field and led many workshops in the US and Europe on "unlearning racism.

She was born on 23 September 1938 New York, New York. She married Herbert Marcuse PhD on 21 June 1976. Erica Reed "Ricky" Sherover PhD died on 15 December 1988 Alameda, Alameda Co, CA, at age 50; Cancer.

     Eugene V. Sherover was born. He died circa 1921.

     Gabriel Sherover was the adopted son of Miles Sherower, Gabriel was well educated and worked in the family businesses. He took on many of the management responsibilities after his stepfather's death. After his own premature death his mother, Gita headed the enterprises.

He was born on 8 August 1945 Tel Aviv, Israel. He and Meyer (Miles Michael) Sherover were adopted. Gabriel Sherover died on 24 July 1988 Jerusalem, Israel, at age 42.

     Maxmillian "Max" Sherover was Director of the Lingua-Phone Institute and the inventor of a phonographic device called a cerebrograph, which can teach by means of recording and playing back anything a person wishes to learn while slumbering. It was successfully tested at the University of North Carolina and is said to cut the learning period of students by half. (from Google).

He was born on 10 March 1889 Krakow, Galicia, Austria; an autonomous region in Austria from 1866, later part of Poland.

(age shown as 41 yrs at 1930 census). He immigrated in July 1903; from Rotterdam, Netherlands. He married Minna "Anna" Rabinowitz circa 1911; (Ages at marriage shown as 20/21 yrs in 1930 census). Maxmillian "Max" Sherover was naturalized on 1 August 1913 NY Supreme Court, New York, NY. He died on 16 June 1959 at age 70.

     Meyer (Miles Michael) Sherover started young as an insurance salesman in New York. He became a businessman and financier operating in the US and other countries. He later became a major benefactor in Israel where he and his (probably fourth) wife Gita donated funds to build the Jerusalem Center for the Performing Arts and other civic projects.

He was also known as Meyer Psherower or Przerower? He was born on 16 October 1896 Krakow, Galicia, Austria; an autonomous part of Austria from 1866, but later part of Poland.

(age shown as 34 yrs at 1930 census). He married Anna Agman. Meyer (Miles Michael) Sherover married Alice (?). Meyer (Miles Michael) Sherover married Gita Belson in 1955. Meyer (Miles Michael) Sherover and Gabriel Sherover were adopted. Meyer (Miles Michael) Sherover died on 3 March 1976 at age 79.

     Augusta Sherower was a milliner in New York as a young woman.

She was also known as Sherover. She was born on 19 February 1900 Krakow, Galicia, Austria; (age shown as 19 yrs at 1920 census). She immigrated in August 1903; from Rotterdam on the STATENDAM. She married Samuel J. Spector, son of Israel Spector and Mindel Biella. Augusta Sherower died on 24 February 1975 New York, NY, at age 75; last reported residence.

     Emanuel Sherower was shown as a clerk in 1917, living at 58 East 115th Street, New York NY on WW I draft registration.

He was born on 28 July 1887 Krakow, Galicia, Austria; an autonomous region in Austria from 1866, later part of Poland. He immigrated on 20 May 1904; on the SS BELGRAVIA from Hamburg. He was naturalized in August 1913 New York Supreme Court, New York, NY. He died on 3 January 1952 New York, NY, at age 64; (d.s.p.).

     Morris Sherower was an insurance agent in New York City, selling life insurance policies and collecting the small weekly premiums, mostly among fellow immigrants.

He was also known as Sherover. He was also known as Schreiber or Przrower ? He was born circa 1865 Warsaw, Poland. He married Malie (Amalia) Hofstadter, daughter of (?) Hofstadter, Krakow, Galicia, Poland; an autonomous part of Austria from 1866, but later Krakov, Krakowskiego, Poland. Morris Sherower and Malie (Amalia) Hofstadter emigrated on 28 July 1903; to USA in the STATENDAM from Rotterdam, Netherlands with five of their children to join some of Mali's relatives. Son Max is said to have travellied to America alone later as a cabin boy on a tramp steamer at about age 10. Morris Sherower was naturalized in July 1914 US District Court, New York, NY. He died circa 1914 NY; possibly complications of diabetes.

     Morris "Morton" Charles Sherower was born circa 1923. He died; in his 20s, of a physical disorder (possibly Cerebral Palsy) which he had from birth.

     Myriame D. Sherower was often called Dorothy. She was born on 16 November 1914 NY; age shown as 5 yrs at 1910 census. She died on 23 August 2005 St. Peters, St. Charles Co, MO, at age 90; last residence.

     Robert Sherower was a businessman working in New York and overseas. He apparently eventually headed the shipping company, Products Transportation Line and was mentioned as the donor of five thousand hospital beds to the Eva Peron Foundation about 1949.

He was born on 12 December 1885 Krakow, Galicia, Austria; an autonomous region in Austria from 1866, later part of Poland. He immigrated in August 1903; from Hamburg Germany. He was naturalized on 9 May 1911 US District Court, New York, NY. He married Esther (Estelle?) Hertz on 7 December 1913. Robert Sherower married Kate (?) on 10 August 1919 New York, NY. Robert Sherower died on 28 January 1961 at age 75; in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, of lukemia according to a descendant of his sister, Augusta.

     Jemima Sherrin was born circa 1745 Mecklenburg Co, NC. She married George Martin Crowell, son of Johan Peter Grauel and Catharena Tausend, circa 1771. They had 9 children: John, William, George M, Moses, David, Peter, Katherine, Fannie, Elizabeth. Jemima Sherrin died circa 1835 Stanly Co, NC.

     Sarah Shipley married Caleb H. Watkins, son of Jeremiah Watkins, on 10 March 1841 Frederick Co, MD.

     Willie C. Shipp married Elizabeth Bard, daughter of Zachariah Bard, on 7 October 1909 St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hagerstown, Washington Co, MD.

     Frank Fayhay Shipper was born on 31 May 1912. He died on 17 July 1980 Lafayette, Macon Co, TN, at age 68; last reported address.

     Capt. Albert Guy Shirley was born on 12 March 1859 Benicia, Solano Co, CA. He died circa 1907 Vallejo, Solano Co, CA.

     Maud E. Shirley was born on 3 November 1863 Benicia, Solano Co, CA. She married James Daniel Page, son of James Davis Page and Julia A. Kinney, on 11 June 1889 Martinez, Contra Costa Co, CA. Maud E. Shirley and James Daniel Page were divorced before 1898. Maud E. Shirley married William Carl Gregg. Maud E. Shirley died on 24 September 1929 at age 65.

     Paul Shirley was born in 1828 KY. He married Maryetta E. Gift on 12 May 1857 Benicia Presbyterian Church, Benicia, Solano Co, CA. Paul Shirley married Leonora Edmonia Gift, daughter of Robert Lee Gift, CA. Paul Shirley died on 11 December 1895 Martinez, Contra Costa Co, CA. He was buried Alhambra Cemetery, Martinez, Contra Costa Co, CA; Family vault.

     Jacob Shook was born circa 1791 PA. He married Savilla Judith Glick, daughter of Johann Peter Glick and Anna Mariah Barbara Schumacher, on 31 October 1817 Pickaway Co, OH. They had 4 children: Jeremiah, Elias, Joseph, Sarah..

     Alice Short married Henry Wall.

     Anne Short was often called Nancy. She was born. She married John Dupree on 1 December 1787. Anne Short died.

     Bartholomew Short was often called Batte. He was born circa 1771 Mecklenburg Co, VA. He married Martha Lett on 30 May 1791 Mecklenburg Co, VA; at least one child. Bartholomew Short married Priscilla Murdock on 9 November 1798 Mecklenburg Co, VA.

     Benjamin Short was born circa 1778 Mecklenburg Co, VA. He married Frances House on 11 November 1798. Benjamin Short died circa 1837 Marshall Co, TN.

     Catherine Short was often called Caty. She was born circa 1777. She married John Carroll on 22 April 1797 Mecklenburg Co, VA. Catherine Short died before 12 January 1807.

     Cornelius Short was born circa 1700.

     Cynthia Hawthorne Short was born circa 1808 Jackson Co, GA. She married Reuben Yarbrough, son of Jeptha Yarbrough and Nancy Ann [Franklin], on 25 September 1825 Fayette Co, GA. They had 14 children: Mahalia (qv), William, John J, Sarah A, Juliana (qv), George T, Reuben F, Thomas J, Nancy J, Cynthia E, Mary E (qv), Louise E, Russell L, Emily B.. Cynthia Hawthorne Short died circa 1860 Coosa Co, AL; (1865 according to one source).

     David Freeman Short was born. He was guardian of on 14 July 1800; Joshua Wall appointed guardian for David Freeman Short. He married Nancy Campbell.

     Elizabeth Hardaway Short was born on 5 March 1781. She married Thomas Meredith Wall, son of Henry Wall and Hannah ? (?), on 3 October 1797 Mecklenburg Co, VA. Elizabeth Hardaway Short survived Thomas Meredith Wall on 12 August 1813 Mecklenburg Co, VA. Elizabeth Hardaway Short died on 2 September 1857 Carroll Co, TN, at age 76.

     Elizabeth Jane Short was born circa 1829; age shown as 31 years at 1860 census. She married Theophilus O. Wall, son of Joshua Wall, on 23 May 1846 Marshall Co, TN. They had at least 5 children: including Christiana, Joshua, Nancy, Grandison, Thomas..
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