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Family: William Sheldon / Elizabeth Spencer (F2336)

m. 20 Oct 1701


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  • William SheldonFather | Male
    William Sheldon

    Born  Dec 1681  Bonsall, Derbyshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  1732  Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried     
    Married  20 Oct 1701  [1]  Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England  [1] Find all individuals with events at this location
    Father  William Sheldon | F2293 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Dorothy | F2293 Group Sheet 

    Elizabeth SpencerMother | Female
    Elizabeth Spencer

    Born  Abt 1680  Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died     
    Buried     
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    James SheldonChild 1 | Male
    James Sheldon

    Born  1716  Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  Dec 1779  Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried  6 Dec 1779  Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
    Spouse  Ann Taylor | F332 
    Married  01 Oct 1746  Matlock, Derbyshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
    Spouse  Sarah Dixon | F2352 
    Married  30 Jun 1765  Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location

  • Sources 
    1. [S1610543164] Derbyshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), Derbyshire Record Office; Matlock, Derbyshire, England; Diocese: Diocese of Derby.


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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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