Sherman Day
Sherman Day (February 11, 1806 – December 14, 1884) was an American politician and mining engineer from California. He designed the San Francisco and San Jose Railroad and served as a member of the California Senate from 1854 to 1855. He was one of the founders of the College of California and the son of president of Yale University, Jeremiah Day.
Sherman Day | |
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| Surveyor General of California | |
| In office 1868–1871 | |
| Member of the California Senate | |
| In office 1854–1855 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1806 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | December 14, 1884 (aged 78) Berkeley, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig Republican |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth King
(m. 1832; died 1873) |
| Children | 6, including Clinton |
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| Relatives | Roger Sherman (grandfather) |
| Alma mater | Yale College (AB, AM) |
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