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Family: James Sheldon / Ellen Greatorex (F3393)

m. 14 May 1817


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  • James SheldonFather | Male
    James Sheldon

    Born  1797   
    Died     
    Buried     
    Married  14 May 1817  [1]  Duffield, Derbyshire, England  [1] Find all individuals with events at this location
    Father  Joseph Sheldon | F2958 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Ann Every | F2958 Group Sheet 

    Ellen GreatorexMother | Female
    Ellen Greatorex

    Born  1798   
    Died     
    Buried     
    Father   
    Mother   

    Joseph SheldonChild 1 | Male
    Joseph Sheldon

    Born  1837  Holbrook, Derbyshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died     
    Buried     
    Spouse  Ann Hartley | F3419 
    Married     

  • Notes  Married:
    • Performed by Thomas Ward, curate, and witnessed by Thomas Davis and James Lawler. Ellen signed with her mark.

  • Sources 
    1. [S1610540568] Derbyshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), Derbyshire Record Office; Matlock, Derbyshire, England; Diocese: Diocese of Derby; Reference Number: D 2402 A/PI 3/6.


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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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