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Sherman Shumway was a Melmacian who held the rank of Supreme Commander of the Orbit Guard. (ATAS: "Two for the Brig")

His son, later known as Great Grandpa Shumway, was the inventor of extra wide dental floss. (ATAS: "Thank Gordon for Little Girls")

Among his descendants were Grandpa Shumway, as well as Bob, Gordon, Curtis, and Augie Shumway.