The March to the Sea
If he topped 5'8" it would surprise me... I would venture 5'6" with a 31" waist. Likely a slender, whipcord, banty rooster of a man. In that era, 6 feet was a giant.
William T. Sherman, the Union general during the American Civil War, is reported to have weighed around 180 pounds (82 kg) during his military career. His weight fluctuated somewhat throughout his life due to various factors, including his health and lifestyle. Sherman's physical presence and demeanor were notable, contributing to his reputation as a formidable military leader.
William Tecumseh Sherman. And to this day, no Southerner will ever name his child Sherman.
It was William T. Sherman.
determined, courageous
The March to the Sea
William Tecumseh Sherman was an Union commanding general in the Civil war.
He was known by his troops as Uncle Billy. As a child and young man, before he became a commanding officer, his nickname was "Cump".
Sherman and his family had lived in New Orleans in the years leading up to the war. He had made many friends there, and warned them that they had no hope of winning.
willam t. sherman
As far as I know, William had no nickname. His sister did.
If he topped 5'8" it would surprise me... I would venture 5'6" with a 31" waist. Likely a slender, whipcord, banty rooster of a man. In that era, 6 feet was a giant.
Sherman's army was the civil war army commanded by General William Tecumseh Sherman.
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.
No, "Mac" is not a nickname for "William." "Mac" is traditionally a nickname for names like "MacDonald" or "MacKenzie."
"Tin Lizzie" was a nickname for Ford's Model T