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Most of his friends call him SHERMAN, hence he adopted that name. A personal interview with William Sherman, former slave, at home in Colored quarters, Chaseville, Florida Martin D. Richardson, Field Worker Jacksonville, Florida January 27, 1937
Jim waved his hand and dropped, panting, to await their arrival. When they were within speaking distance, he rose weakly and called: "Where's Charlie Tuck?" The three men did not answer until they had dropped from their horses beside Jim; then the rancher who had packed the expedition to the crevice said: "They picked his body up near Chaseville this morning.
He remained there until 1890, then moved to Arona, Florida, living there for awhile; he finally settled in Chaseville, Florida, where he now lives. During his many years of life he has been married twice and has been the father of sixteen children, all of whom are dead. He never received any formal education, but learned to read and studied taxidermy which he practiced for many years.
He was at one time Inspector of Elections at Mayport during Reconstruction Days. He recalled an incident that occurred during the performance of his duties there, which was as follows: Mr. John Doggett who was running for office on the Democratic ticket brought a number of colored people to Mayport by boat from Chaseville to vote. Mr.
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