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Roger Sheldon[1, 2, 3]

Male 1685 - 1738  (53 years)

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  • Name Roger Sheldon  [1, 2] 
    Born Abt. 1685  Providence County, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Gender Male 
    Sheldon Magazine
    • Roger #51
    Died 21 Oct 1738  Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    • The specific death date of "Twenty-first day of October" is noted in his probate record by the Town Council of Providence.
    Probate 13 Nov 1738  Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Died intestate, the Town Council settled probate. His "relict widow Mercy" was made administrator, having already taken an inventory and given bond. Their children were noted but not named. His father, John, is named as owing 30L to the estate.
    Person ID I412295576152  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father John Sheldon, Jr,   b. 1663,   d. 16 Sep 1741  (Age 78 years) 
    Family ID F3778  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mercy Rhodes,   b. Abt. 1685 
    Married Abt. 1705  [2, 3] 
    Children 
     1. Esther Sheldon,   b. 22 Aug 1738, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 
    Family ID F410  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - Abt. 1685 - Providence County, Rhode Island, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 21 Oct 1738 - Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsProbate - 13 Nov 1738 - Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1608211328] The Sheldon Magazine, Henry Olcott Sheldon, The Sheldon Magazine, 1855.
      Page 1r - Roger #51, son of John #17, no notes.

    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 , 1984.
      Page 17: Roger #121, 3rd generation

    3. [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 17: wife of Roger #121


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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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