Buren R. Sherman facts for kids
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Buren R. Sherman
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| 12th Governor of Iowa | |
| In office January 12, 1882 – January 14, 1886 |
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| Lieutenant | Orlando H. Manning |
| Preceded by | John H. Gear |
| Succeeded by | William Larrabee |
| 8th State Auditor of Iowa | |
| In office 1874–1881 |
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| Governor | Samuel J. Kirkwood Joshua G. Newbold John H. Gear |
| Preceded by | John Russell |
| Succeeded by | William V. Lucas |
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Buren Robinson Sherman
May 28, 1836 Phelps, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 11, 1904 (aged 68) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Iowa |
Buren Robinson Sherman (May 28, 1836 – November 11, 1904) was the 12th Governor of Iowa. He served from 1882 to 1886. Before becoming governor, he was Iowa's state auditor. Sherman was an important figure in Iowa's history during the late 1800s.
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Early Life and Career
Sherman was born in Phelps, New York, on May 28, 1836. His family moved to Iowa in 1855. He studied law and became a lawyer in 1859. He started practicing law in Vinton, Iowa, in 1860.
Service in the Civil War
In 1861, Sherman joined the Union Army. He was part of the 13th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He fought in the Battle of Shiloh. He was injured during the battle. Because of his injuries, he retired as a captain in mid-1863.
Public Service in Iowa
After returning home, Sherman was elected county judge of Benton County, Iowa. He left this job in 1866. He then took a position in the district court clerk's office.
From 1874 to 1881, he served as Iowa's state auditor. This role involves checking the state's finances.
Governor of Iowa
Sherman was elected Governor of Iowa in 1882. He was the first governor to work from the new Iowa State Capitol building. However, his successor, William Larrabee, was the first to serve a full term in the new building.
Later Life and Legacy
In 1885, the University of Iowa gave him an honorary LL.D. degree. He was also a Freemason. He was very active in the Scottish Rite branch of Masonry. He helped start the Scottish Rite Consistory in Des Moines, Iowa.
Buren Sherman died on November 11, 1904. He is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton, Iowa.
