Socrates Norton Sherman

Representative for District 17

Former Republican Representative from New York, District 17 · 1 term served.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for Socrates Norton Sherman
Party	Republican
State	New York
District	17
Start	1861-07-04
End	1863-03-03
Bioguide	S000350
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—
Terms	1
Born	1801-07-22
Net Worth	—

Congressional Profile

Representative Socrates Norton Sherman

Socrates Norton Sherman served as a representative for New York (1861-1863).

Last updated Jan 1, 2026

Profile Timeline

1801-07-22 Born.
1861-07-04 Entered office.
1863-03-03 Left office.

Historical Profile

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Socrates Norton Sherman served as a Representative from New York in the United States Congress from 1861 to 1863. A member of the Republican Party, Socrates Norton Sherman contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

Socrates Norton Sherman’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Socrates Norton Sherman participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents, helping to shape the laws and policies that governed the nation.