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William Sheldon[1]

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  • Name William Sheldon  [1] 
    Born Abt. 1865  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Person ID I412485127860  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father James Benjamin Sheldon,   b. 15 Jun 1831, Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jun 1899, Brainard, Rensselaer, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Mother Mary Ann Kenworthy,   b. Abt. 1835 
    Family ID F2396  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S1616849947] Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1915, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915.


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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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