James sherman

James S. Sherman was an American politician who served as the 27th Vice President of the United States from 1909 to 1912. He was a member of the Republican Party and was the first Vice President to die in office.

Early Life

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Sherman was born on October 24, 1855 in Utica, New York.

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He was the son of Richard Updike Sherman and Mary Frances Sherman. He attended Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, where he graduated in 1878. After college, he studied law at Utica's Yale Law School and was admitted to the bar in 1880.

Political Career

Sherman began his political career in 1881 when he was elected to the New York State Assembly.

He served in the Assembly until 1884 and then was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1884. He served in the House until 1903, when he was elected to the United States Senate. He served in the Senate until 1909, when he was elected Vice President of the United States.

Vice Presidency

Sherman was elected Vice President of the