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Family: John Sheldon / Caroline Hensler (F2347)

m. 1881


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  • John SheldonFather | Male
    John Sheldon

    Born  17 Jul 1855  Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  12 Feb 1942  Millvale, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried     
    Married  1881  [1]   
    Father  John Sheldon | F2686 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Sarah Aldridge | F2686 Group Sheet 

    Caroline HenslerMother | Female
    Caroline Hensler

    Born  May 1864  Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  1932  Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried     
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    William J. SheldonChild 1 | Male
    William J. Sheldon

    Born  Jan 1893  Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died     
    Buried     

  • Sources 
    1. [S1609276846] 1900 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Year: 1900; Census Place: Millvale Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1369; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0451; FHL microfilm: 1241369.


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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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