In the 1900 US Census for District 315, Alameda Precinct 7, Alameda County, California the family of James A. Sheeran was enumerated as follows:
Dwelling #80; Family #88
Sheeran, James A.; Head; W; M; b. Jul 1856; 43; Married 6 years; b. Scotland; Both parents b. England; Immigrated to US in 1860; Has lived 40 years in US; Naturalized citizen; Clerk-Drygoods store; Employed full year; Can read, write and speak English; Owns non-farm home free of mortgage
Sheeran, Elizabeth M.; Wife; W; F; b. Mar. 1868; 32; Married 6 years; Mother of 1 child; 1 child living; b. Illinois; Father b. New York; Mother b. Pennsylvania; Can read, write and speak English
Sheeran, Anita M.; Daughter; W; F; b. Apr 1896; 4; Single; b. California; Father b. Scotland; Mother b. Illinois