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Richard Sheldon[1]

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  • Name Richard Sheldon  [1] 
    Born Abt. 1700 
    • Listed as the son of John of Providence and Joan Vincent in the original Magazine with a ?, he has tentatively been removed due to time frames being too long between that couple and the believed children/grandchildren of Richard.
    Gender Male 
    Children
    • He was also listed as the father of Lemuel & Thomas. However, no documentation has been found for Richard at all, and Lemuel & Thomas are more likely the sons of Lemuel of Attleboro - DNA has confirmed that their descendants are closely related.
    Sheldon Magazine
    • Richard? #22
    Person ID I412291837131  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

  • Sources 
    1. [S1608211328] The Sheldon Magazine, Henry Olcott Sheldon, The Sheldon Magazine, 1855.
      Page 1 - Richard? #22, son of John #8, no notes; Page 1r - father of Thomas? #71, and Lemuel #73


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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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