Manuscript Collection
Files
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Identifier
Accession 311
Inclusive Dates
1727-1979
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
12,000 pieces, 6.00 linear feet
Language
English;
Historical Note
Iva LaRou Sherer (1897-1992) was genealogist and historian from York County, SC. She is buried in Sharon Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Sharon, SC.
Scope and Content Note
Iva LaRou Sherer (1897-1992) was genealogist and historian from York County, SC. She is buried in Sharon Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Sharon, SC. The Iva LaRou Sherer Papers consist of correspondence, land grants, deeds, census records, Bible and church records, maps, estate records, family histories, lineage sheets, pedigree charts, family trees, newspaper clippings, articles, biographical sketches, microfilm, and notes compiled by Iva LaRou Sherer and her son David in researching the family history. The material relates mainly to the Sherer family and to counties in the northwestern section of South Carolina and the southwestern section of North Carolina. There is some material related to other states and countries, as well as other people connected to the Sherer family. Family names include Beval, Bratton, Brown, Bryan, Black, Caveny, Dowdle/White, Feemster, Ferguson, Fowler, Gettys, Goodner, Gregorie, Hartness, Hayes, Heyl, Horton/Ogburn/Ussery/Croxton, Ingram, Love, McLaughlin, McSwain/Welchel, Maddock, Miller, Minter, Neely, Pratt, Sherer/Shearer, Sherer/Akers, Sherer/Gross, Sherer/Rogers, Sutton, Thomas, Turner, Wallace, and Wilson.
Provenance
The papers of Iva LaRou Sherer were donated to the Archives on April 8, 1980 by Mrs. Iva LaRou Sherer and her husband Dr. P.G. Sherer.
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Iva Larou Sherer Papers - Accession 311". Finding Aid 347.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/347
LC Subject Headings
Sherer, Iva LaRou, 1897-1992--Archives; Sherer, Iva LaRou, 1897-1992--Family; Shearer family; South Carolina--Genealogy; North Carolina--Genealogy