Statewide, the only other Sheffield Township is located in Lorain County.

The first settlers in Sheffield Township were John Shaw, a former British soldier, and his wife, who came in 1812.

Prior to that time that portion of Kingsville Township had been called East Matherstown, to distinguish it from Matherstown, a name by which Saybrook Township was at one time known.

[5] The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1.

The current members of the board are Alan Kohta, Troy Vanek, and Kirk White.