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William Sheldon[1]

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  • Name William Sheldon  [1] 
    Born Abt. 1643 
    Gender Male 
    Person ID I412328630126  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father William Sheldon,   b. 10 Sep 1609, Broadway, Worcestershire, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Dec 1680, Guernsey, Channel Islands Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Mary Brett,   b. Abt. 1610,   d. Jan 1661  (Age 51 years) 
    Married Abt. 1642 
    • Mary Brett was widow of Spencer Lucy of Charlecot, Warwick. She had three sons & four daughters
    Family ID F3728  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S1615469973] Bigland Pedigree, Ralph Bigland, (College of Arms), HR/91., Bigland Pedigree, 1808.
      William Sheldon, died without issue


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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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