Ellen Ewing Sherman was born in 1824.
Ellen Ewing Sherman died in 1888.
Thomas Ewing Sherman was born in 1856.
he marred Ellen Ewing
In 1843, Lieutenant William Tecumseh Sherman became engaged to Ellen Boyle Ewing; in 1850 they were married. Ellen was his only wife; they had eight children and remained married until her death in 1888.
William Tecumseh Sherman was born in 1820 in Lancaster, Ohio. When his father died in 1829, his mother sent "Cump" to be raised by neighbors, the Thomas Ewing family. In 1843, Lieutenant Sherman became engaged to Ewing's daughter Ellen Boyle Ewing; in 1850 they were married. Ellen was his only wife; they had eight children and remained married until her death in 1888. The following link takes you to the Sherman family papers at the University of Notre Dame Archives.
Sue Ellen Ewing was created in 1978.
The Shermans had eight children, six of whom lived to adulthood: * Maria Ewing Sherman Fitch (Jan. 18, 1851-Nov. 22, 1913) * Mary Elizabeth Sherman (Mar. 17, 1852-April 6, 1925) * William Tecumseh Sherman, Jr. (June 8, 1854-Oct. 10, 1863) * Thomas Ewing Sherman (Oct. 12, 1856-April 29, 1933) * Eleanor Mary Sherman Thackara (Sept. 5, 1859- July 18, 1915) * Rachel Ewing Sherman Thorndike (July 5, 1861-Oct. 26, 1919) * Charles Celestine Sherman (June 11, 1864-Dec. 4, 1864) * Philemon Tecumseh Sherman (Jan. 9, 1867-Dec. 6, 1941)
William Tecumseh Sherman had a romantic relationship with Ellen Ewing, whom he met while studying at West Point. They became engaged in 1850 and married in 1850, having a strong partnership throughout their lives. Therefore, while he did have a girlfriend prior to their marriage, Ellen was ultimately his lifelong companion and partner.
Union Brigadier General Charles Ewing was the brother in law of Union General William T. Sherman. He was a member of Sherman's staff and was involved in Sherman's assault on Georgia.
Yes, William Tecumseh Sherman had eight children. He and his wife, Ellen Ewing Sherman, had four daughters and four sons. Their children included Marie, Elizabeth, and Lucy, as well as sons Charles, William, and others. The Shermans maintained a close-knit family throughout their lives.
Albert Ewing was born in 1870.
Matthew Ewing was born in 1815.