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John Leland Sheldon

John Leland Sheldon[1, 2]

Male 1797 -

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  • Name John Leland Sheldon  [1] 
    Born 14 Sep 1797  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Sheldon Magazine
    • John Leland #2703 "Stephentown, NY"
    Person ID I412436249232  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Joseph Sheldon,   b. 29 Oct 1762, Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Sep 1813, Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 50 years) 
    Mother Jemima Carr,   b. 3 May 1768, Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Apr 1842, Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Married 25 Jan 1787 
    • This date comes from the family bible
    Family ID F3162  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S1608211328] The Sheldon Magazine, Henry Olcott Sheldon, The Sheldon Magazine, 1855.
      Page 28: John Leland #2703 "Stephentown, NY"

    2. [S1665410957] SFA Card Files, SFA (Sheldon Family Association), SFA Card Files.


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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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