How many slaves did William T. Sherman own?

To the best of my knowledge, none. He grew up in Ohio, a free state, and although, like most of the US Officer Corps, Sherman was a Democrat, and saw no problem with slavery, the idea of Secession was indefensible. read more

To the best of my knowledge, none. He grew up in Ohio, a free state, and although, like most of the US Officer Corps, Sherman was a Democrat, and saw no problem with slavery, the idea of Secession was indefensible. His wife was from Ohio, and did not own slaves, either. You should understand that slaves were not cheap. read more

Best Answer: I don't think Sherman ever owned slaves. However superintendent of the Louisana Military Institute before the war, he was provided with a house and servants (slaves). Many of Sherman's friends in Atlanta, New Orleans, Savana and Columbia South Carolina owned slaves. Sherman had a black servant during the entier war. read more

Sherman's Slaves. Discussion in 'William T. Sherman' started by ole, Sep 9, 2009. read more