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Family: Benjamin Luther / Wait Sheldon (F914)

m. 02 Mar 1775


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  • Benjamin LutherFather | Male
    Benjamin Luther

    Born  Abt. 1755   
    Died     
    Buried     
    Married  02 Mar 1775  [1, 2]   
    Father   
    Mother   

    Wait SheldonMother | Female
    Wait Sheldon

    Born  5 Sep 1758  Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  30 Dec 1842  Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried     
    Father  Jeremiah Sheldon | F820 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Hannah Barnes | F820 Group Sheet 

  • Sources 
    1. [S1622300017] John Sheldon of Providence and records of his descendants, Keith M. Sheldon , (K. M. Sheldon), 39999063767972., John Sheldon of Providence and records of his descendants, 1984.
      Page 30: Wait Sheldon, born 5 Sep 1758 in Johnston, RI, died 30 Dec 1842 in Smithfield, RI, married 2 Mar 1775, wife of Benjamin Luther.

    2. [S1622300017] John Sheldon of Providence and records of his descendants, Keith M. Sheldon , (K. M. Sheldon), 39999063767972., John Sheldon of Providence and records of his descendants.
      Page 30: Benjamin Luther, husband of Wait Sheldon


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Rev. Henry O. Sheldon

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“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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