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Family: William Henry Sheldon / Sarah Ann Nelson (F797)

m. 31 Dec 1868


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  • William Henry SheldonFather | Male
    William Henry Sheldon

    Born  31 Oct 1848  Rupert, Bennington, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  03 Apr 1923  Olympia, Thurston, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried  5 Apr 1923  Tumwater, Thurston, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Married  31 Dec 1868  [1, 2, 3]  Rupert, Bennington, Vermont, USA  [1, 2, 3] Find all individuals with events at this location
    Father  Henry I. Sheldon | F758 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Hannah G. Nelson | F758 Group Sheet 

    Sarah Ann NelsonMother | Female
    Sarah Ann Nelson

    Born  May 1848  Hebron, Washington, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
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    Arthur DeWitt SheldonChild 1 | Male
    Arthur DeWitt Sheldon

    Born  13 Jan 1873  Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  02 May 1936  Olympia, Thurston, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried  4 May 1936  Tumwater, Thurston, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Spouse  Stella Emeline McCorkle | F2187 
    Married  07 Jul 1912  Olympia, Thurston, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location

  • Sources 
    1. [S1610402201] Vermont, U.S., Vital Records, 1720-1908, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870.

    2. [S1609276846] 1900 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Year: 1900; Census Place: Castle Rock, Cowlitz, Washington; Roll: 1742; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1241742.

    3. [S1627769228] Washington State Digital Archives, Department of Health, Death Certificates, 1923.


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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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