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Henry Sheldon[1, 2]

Male 1722 - 1757  (35 years)

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  • Name Henry Sheldon  [2] 
    Born 1722 
    • a Jesuit
    Gender Male 
    Died 1757  Brazil Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Person ID I412297605544  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Edward Sheldon,   b. 31 Oct 1679,   d. 16 Jun 1736  (Age 56 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Shelley,   b. 1689,   d. 16 Sep 1766  (Age 77 years) 
    Married Abt. 1709  [1] 
    • "had four sons and three daughters"
    Family ID F1208  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsDied - 1757 - Brazil Link to Google Earth
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    2. [S1615469973] Bigland Pedigree, Ralph Bigland, (College of Arms), HR/91., Bigland Pedigree, 1808.
      HS 4th son a captain in the French service died at the Brazils (?) unmarried anno 1757


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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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