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Family: Peter Ballou / Ruth Sheldon (F3121)



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  • Peter BallouFather | Male
    Peter Ballou

    Born  9 Jan 1763   
    Died  21 Sep 1826  Lincoln, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried  Sep 1826  Lincoln, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
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    Ruth SheldonMother | Female
    Ruth Sheldon

    Born  16 Feb 1789   
    Died  6 Jun 1841   
    Buried  Jun 1841  Lincoln, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Father  Roger Sheldon | F424 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Huldah Streeter | F424 Group Sheet 

    Newton Sheldon BallouChild 1 | Male
    Newton Sheldon Ballou

    Born  29 May 1820   
    Died  20 Jun 1872  Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried  Jun 1872  Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location

    Ruth BallouChild 2 | Female
    Ruth Ballou

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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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