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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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Martha Sheldon
B:	5 May 1687
	Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
D:	25 Jul 1787
	Foster, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Thomas Mathewson
B:	Abt. 1685
M:	Abt. 1710

Timothy Sheldon
B:	1 Mar 1689
	Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
D:	3 Dec 1741
	Providence County, Rhode Island, USA

Wealthy Ann Chapin
B:	Abt. 1690
M:	Abt. 1710

Benjamin Sheldon
B:	Abt. 1720
D:	31 Dec 1781

unknown Sheldon
B:	Abt. 1712

Daniel Sheldon
B:	Abt. 1715

Sarah Greenwood
B:	26 Mar 1725
	Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
M:	07 Jun 1745
	Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
D:	24 May 1763

Benajah Sheldon
B:	Abt. 1720
D:	1743
	Suriname

John Sheldon, Sr

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Rev. Henry O. Sheldon