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- FAQ Researching Sheldons
There is so much to say about DNA and how you can use it in your genealogy research on your Sheldon line. We do have information on this site about DNA, and more information will likely be added. If you have specific questions about DNA testing and would like to speak to a member of the Sheldon Genealogy Team about it, consider joining one of our free weekly Zoom chats. You will certainly get your questions answered, and don’t be surprised if you start to make friends with some distant Sheldon cousins.
We are a team of volunteers that want to provide you with information and guidance on your search for Sheldon (or Shelden) ancestors. Sheldon Genealogy is a not-for-profit independent organization. You can read more about the Team on the Who We Are page.
We do not allow direct additions to our family tree at this time. But we would like to add your Sheldons to the tree. In order to maintain accuracy and integrity, a team member at Sheldon Genealogy will gladly work with you and get your ancestors added. Starting the process is easy – just go to our Submissions Page, fill out the form, submit it, and a member of our team will get back in touch with you.
Sheldon Genealogy does not charge for membership. We do not have any access fees. It costs nothing for a login account.
We do not charge for the information on our site. Anyone can browse our website for free.
This site is operated and funded by the donations and the small commissions we may receive from affiliate links.
Our next Zoom Meeting, which really is more of a chat session, is listed on our Calendar. You can easily access our Calendar from the Main Menu. It is located under the About Us section.
Why ducks?
There are two Sheldon coats of Arms both with three ducks. The duck symbolizes “resourceful.” We thought it the perfect symbol to emphasize our mission to provide Sheldon resources. The quote below, though interesting, is not accurate since the Sheldon of Beoley predates 1676. For more about the Sheldon Coat of Arms, see Kelly Wheaton’s blog post.
“The Sheldrake, often used in the Sheldon Coat of Arms as a heraldic charge, is believed to signify the ‘shield’ meaning of the Sheldon surname because of the shield-like band across the duck’s breast.
“It seems that the sheldrake was introduced into heraldry for the express purpose, or for the express pleasure of one Sheldon who was Mayor of London in 1676.”
— Frances M. Smith (Eleanor Lexington), ‘About our Ancestors’, (11 June 1922), Enquirer Sunday Magazine
You can use our Contact page to send a message to us. Your message will be forwarded to the appropriate volunteer, and they will get back to you,
Make sure you have entered the correct e-mail address in your message.
Since we are an organization staffed by volunteers, it may take a few days to hear back from us. Check your spam folder if you do not receive a response.
We do not charge anything to attend a Zoom meeting. There is no membership required and no entrance fee. Simply sign in and feel free to ask questions and join in the conversation.
