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Montgomery Family Ends 108-Year Boy Streak with Baby Girl

9/9/2025

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The Sherman family in Montgomery County, Texas, is expecting a daughter, ending a 108-year streak of boys.
The last girl born was Orah Belle Sherman in 1917.
Firefighter Michael Sherman and his wife, Joacquia, shared the news with family.
Michael feels honored to welcome a girl after a century.
The family plans to support her choices and may check for a Guinness World Record.
The baby is due in March 2026.

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Story summary

The Sherman family in Montgomery County, Texas, is expecting a daughter, ending a 108-year streak of boys.
The last girl born was Orah Belle Sherman in 1917.
Firefighter Michael Sherman and his wife, Joacquia, shared the news with family.
Michael feels honored to welcome a girl after a century.
The family plans to support her choices and may check for a Guinness World Record.
The baby is due in March 2026.