Nellie Viola (Niess) Sherman (1891 - 1976)

Born 15 Aug 1891 in 822 I St., N.E., Washington, D.C.

Ancestors

Wife of William Francis Sherman — married 16 Sep 1914 in Washington, D.C.

Descendants

Died 30 Apr 1976 at age 84 in Riverside, California

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Biography

Birth: Nellie Viola Niess was born on 15 August 1891, the first child of Edwin Alonzo and Carrie Virginia Carvell Niess. At the time of her birth the couple lived at 822 I St., N.E., Washington, D.C.

Death: After living (or not really living) with Memory Loss for at least 15 years, my grandmother died on 30 Apr 1976 in Riverside, California. I remember my father calling me with the news and I traveled from my home in Huntington Beach, California to be with my parents for the weekend. She had a very long death and we were glad for her sake that it was over. A very talented and loving lady had no memory of the full life she had led.

Burial: Nellie's ashes were returned to the East Coast to be buried with her mother in Springhill Cemetery, Shippensburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Both of Mother and Daughter are buried behind Jeremiah Mark Carvell's remains, father of Carrie V. Carvell Niess, and grandfather of Nellie V. Niess Sherman.

Notes

1900 Census

Edwin A., head, government Clerk and lived at 239 10th St., District of Columbia, 32 yrs old, born Sept 1867, married 10 years

Carrie V., wife, was 32 years old, married 10 years and born May 1868

Nellie, daughter, was 9 years old, born Aug 1891 and attended school

Edwin, son, was 7 years old, born Feb 1893 and attended school

John, brother, was 19 years old, born July 1880 and was a Gov't clerk.

The Washington Post, Saturday, July 21, 1906

Mrs. Edwin A. Niess, of Rhode Island avenue northwest, with her son, left Thursday for an extended trip through Maryland and Pennsylvania, including a visit to Pen Mar and Harrisburg. At Shippensburg, Pa., Mrs. Niess will be joined by her daughter, Nellie, who has been visiting Mrs. Niess' sister. Saturday Mr. Niess will leave for Ottawa, Canada. On his return he will join his family in Pennsylvania for a two weeks' visit.

The Washington Post, Thursday, September 17, 1914:

Sherman-Niess Nuptials.

The marriage of Miss Nellie Viola Niess, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Niess, and Mr. William Francis Sherman took place last evening at 8 o'clock in the First Congregational Church in the presence of a large company of relatives and friends. The pastor of the church, the Rev. Jay T. Stocking, officiated. The bride was given in marriage by her father, and wore a gown of ivory brocaded crepe de chine made with a court train. Her veil, which was of tulle, fell from a cap of lace and orange blossoms to the edge of the train, and she carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley, orchids, and bride roses. Mrs. Jarvis Goodwin was matron of honor, and her gown was of pale pink satin and lace. She wore a cap of pink tulle and carried a basket of pink roses.

There were four bridesmaids, each of whom wore a gown of crepe de chine in the pastel shade to form the colors of the rainbow. Miss Hattie Montgomery, of Baltimore, was in pale green; Miss Martha Niess, of Pennsylvania, in pale mauve; Miss Dorothy McElwee in yellow, and Miss Elsie Small in pale blue. They all carried standard baskets of asters tied with chiffon ribbons to match their gowns.

Mr. Charles Graves was best man, and the ushers were Benjamin Harlan, Mrs. Edwin N. (sic) Niess, Mr. Carl Joras, and Mr. Edwin Kavanaugh of New York.

The ceremony was followed by a reception at the home of the bride's parents, 61 Rhode Island avenue, after which Mr. and Mrs. Sherman left for their wedding trip. They will be at home after November 1, at 20 W street.

Out of town guests here for the wedding included Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Niess, grandparents of the bride; Mrs. Louis Houseal, Messrs. Louis and Robert Houseal, Mrs. Julia Kern, Miss Fannie Laverty, and Mrs. Sarah Luxen (sic), all of Harrisburgh(sic), Pa., Mr. James Montgomery of Kansas City, Mr. Samuel J. Montgomery and Mrs. Hildeman of Baltimore, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Lehman and Mrs. Sadie Leham of Camden, N.J.

The Washington Post, April 6, 1924

page EA1, column 6

CAPITAL SOCIETY EVENTS

The home of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Sherman in Michigan Park, was the scene of a surprise party given in honor of Mr. Sherman's birthday. The guests played five hundred until midnight when supper was served. Guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Ford Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jorss, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Tolley, Mr. and Mrs. Edward White, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Niess, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ebaugh, Mr. and Mrs. James Edmunds, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Burns Downey, Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Swiggard, Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Davis, Mrs. John M. Hamilton, Mr. William Francis Sherman, Mr. Raymond C. Sherman, and Mr. Vincent E. Sherman.

This 'n That

• Home the Sherman Family bought was in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington D.C. Home is located in Square 3889 Lot 67 is located at 4112 12th Street NE. (See Sherman-1972 for memories of this neighborhood)
• Wedding pictures of Nellie V. Niess and William F. Sherman, have a stamp on the back "Photographed by A.B. Niess." and then a stamp under that of "Sep 16 1914"
• According to information from Nellie's daughter-in-law and Compiler's mother in May of 2002, while living in San Francisco in the 1930's, Nellie lost a baby girl. However, no source of this been found to date.
• 1912 Boyd's City Directory, District of Columbia: Niess, Nellie V., drawing tchr, 61 RI av n.w.

Sources

• Source: Title: 1912 Boyd's City Directory, District of Columbia, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, information copied on visit in 2005
• Source: Title: LDS film # 2055400,
• Source: S1 Title: Birth certificate on file
• Source: S124 Title: Picture in file
• Source: S125 Title: Family Bible belonging to Great Grandfather, Jeremiah Mark Carvell in my possession.
• Source: S16 Title: obituary in file
• Source: S18 Title: Death certificate in file.