Richard U. Sherman

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Richard U. Sherman
Portrait of Sherman, c. 1875
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 1st Oneida County district
In office January 1, 1875 – December 31, 1876
Preceded by	George W. Chadwick
Succeeded by	James Corbett
In office January 1, 1857 – December 31, 1857
Preceded by	George F. Fowler
Succeeded by	Henry R. Hart
Clerk of the New York State Assembly
In office January 7, 1851 – January 6, 1857
Preceded by	James R. Rose
Succeeded by	William Richardson
Personal details
Born	Richard Updike Sherman (1819-06-26)June 26, 1819 Vernon, New York, U.S.
Died	February 21, 1895(1895-02-21) (aged 75) New Hartford, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Hill Cemetery
Political party	Whig (until 1856) Republican (1856–1872) Liberal Republican (1872) Democratic (1872–1895)
Spouse	Mary Frances Sherman ​ ​ (m. 1848)​
Children	6, including James
Signature
Military service
Branch/service	New York State Militia
Years of service	1841–1857
Rank	Brigadier general

Richard Updike Sherman (June 26, 1819 – February 21, 1895) was a New York State politician and newspaper publisher and editor. He was also the father of the 27th Vice President of the United States James S. Sherman.