Michael Sherman Jr., a firefighter in Montgomery County, and his wife, Joacquia, shared their exciting news at a family gathering on 7/9.
"It’s a really amazing feeling. I’m honored to be a part of it and to make history in the Sherman family," Michael said.
The last baby girl born into the Sherman family was Orah Belle Sherman in 1917.
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Michael Sherman Jr., with his wife and son, announces the upcoming arrival of their first daughter, breaking a 108-year, all-male tradition, at their home in Texas on 7/9. Photo: CNN |
Michael Sherman Jr., with his wife and son, announces the upcoming arrival of their first daughter, breaking a 108-year, all-male tradition, at their home in Texas on 7/9. Photo: CNN
Michael's father, Michael Sherman Sr., said this is a momentous occasion. "I have three sons, my dad had two and my uncle had two, and it’s been all boys," he said.
Chantene Newman, the baby’s grandmother, believes her future granddaughter is someone special. "I think she’s going to make history in the Sherman family," she said.
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Michael Sherman Jr. and his wife at their home in Texas on 7/9. Photo: CNN |
Michael Sherman Jr. and his wife at their home in Texas on 7/9. Photo: CNN
The baby girl, a sibling for 5-year-old Mekhai, is due in 3/2026.
The Shermans are planning to contact the Guinness World Records to see if their all-male lineage constitutes a record.
Minh Phuong (Fox10 News, NY Post)
