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Martha Sheldon[1]

Female 1719 -

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  • Name Martha Sheldon  [1] 
    Born Abt. 1719 
    Gender Female 
    Sheldon Magazine
    • Martha #300 "Thornton"
    Person ID I412385729803  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Daniel Sheldon,   b. 29 Jan 1691, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Christiana Arnold,   b. Abt. 1695 
    Married Abt. 1710  [2] 
    Family ID F1159  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Thornton,   b. Abt. 1715 
    Children 
     1. Stephen Thornton
     2. Esek Thornton
     3. Noah Thornton
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 
    Family ID F2029  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S1608211328] The Sheldon Magazine, Henry Olcott Sheldon, The Sheldon Magazine, 1855.
      Page 3r: Martha #300 "Thornton"

    2. [S1622300017] John Sheldon of Providence and records of his descendants, Keith M. Sheldon , (K. M. Sheldon), 39999063767972., John Sheldon of Providence and records of his descendants .
      Page 17: wife of Daniel #113


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Rev. Henry O. Sheldon

The Rev. Henry O. Sheldon is often considered the grandfather of Sheldon genealogy. While traveling as a preacher he met other Sheldons and wondered how they were all related. Eventually, he began collecting genealogies & piecing the various Sheldon branches together, first published in 1855 as the Sheldon Magazine.

From his private journal: Monday, 4th of May, 1818, age 19, the start of his travels:

“Snowed some last night – roads wet and splashy – At half-past eleven A.M. started on a western tour – took an affectionate leave of my parents and brother and sister after receiving their advice & prayer for my preservation, — rode 25 miles – The day was wet & cold & stormy – Winds N.W.”

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