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Mercy Sheldon[1]

Female 1721 -

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  • Name Mercy Sheldon  [1] 
    Born 1721  [1] 
    Gender Female 
    Sheldon Magazine
    • Mercy #396 (twin of Thankful Sheldon)
    Person ID I412303612566  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Thomas Sheldon,   b. 6 Jun 1688, Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jul 1770, Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Mother Mary Smith,   b. Abt. 1690,   d. 1771  (Age 81 years) 
    Family ID F2793  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S1608211328] The Sheldon Magazine, Henry Olcott Sheldon, The Sheldon Magazine, 1855.
      Page 4r: Mercy #396, born 1721, daughter of Thomas #117 and Mary Smith.


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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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