A rare event has occurred in the Sherman family from Texas that may enter the Guinness World Records. For the first time in 108 years, a girl will be born into this family. This was reported by 'Glavcom' citing abc13.com.
Future father Michael Sherman, who is a hereditary firefighter, shared this joyful news. He reminded that the last woman with the surname Sherman in the family was his great-aunt, born back in 1917 in Atlanta.
«She was one of the leaders of the civil rights movement in Atlanta and had a significant impact on the lives of the townspeople», – said Michael Sherman.
The couple is eagerly awaiting the birth of their daughter and hopes she will be as remarkable a person as her great-grandmother. The Sunday announcement that they are expecting a girl was met with joy among family and friends.
«I feel joy», – said Sherman. «We are the ones having a girl. Finally, after over a hundred years. It’s wonderful».
According to the family, the girl is expected to arrive in early March 2026. The couple plans to apply to the Guinness World Records to officially document this unique event.
The Sherman family from Texas is looking forward to the birth of a girl – the first female descendant in the family for the last 108 years. Father Michael expressed joy and hope that his future daughter will be worthy of her glorious heritage. By tradition, they plan to preserve this moment in the Guinness World Records to immortalize this special occasion.