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Family: John Raleigh Sheldon / Gertrude Dale (F3301)



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  • John Raleigh SheldonFather | Male
    John Raleigh Sheldon

    Born  15 Jul 1892  Eichorn, Hardin, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  11 May 1972  Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried  May 1972  Rosiclare, Hardin, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Married     
    Father  Marcus LaFayette Sheldon | F3290 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Margaret L. Sheldon | F3290 Group Sheet 

    Gertrude DaleMother | Female
    Gertrude Dale

    Born  13 Jan 1900  Hardin County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  23 Aug 1997  Winter Haven, Polk, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried  Aug 1997  Rosiclare, Hardin, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
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    LivingChild 1 | Female
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    Spouse  Joseph Reuter | F699 
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    Robert Wayne SheldonChild 2 | Male
    Robert Wayne Sheldon

    Born  6 Feb 1925  Rosiclare, Hardin, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  1 Mar 2007  Winter Haven, Polk, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried  May 2007  Bushnell, Sumter, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Spouse  Lois Marie Sheldon | F3303 
    Married     

    John R. Sheldon, JrChild 3 | Male
    John R. Sheldon, Jr

    Born  12 Jun 1927   
    Died  9 Sep 2006  Sumter County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried  Sep 2006  Bushnell, Sumter, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location


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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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