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William Sheldon[1]

Male 1623 - 1665  (42 years)

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  • Name William Sheldon  [1] 
    Born Abt. 1623 
    Gender Male 
    Died 7 Jul 1665  Portugal Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Person ID I412329754308  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Edward Sheldon,   b. 1599,   d. 27 Mar 1687, Westminster, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Mother Mary Wake,   b. Abt. 1600, Antwerp, Belgium Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married Abt. 1620 
    • One account says he had 10 children, only notes Lionel, Dominick, and Ralph. Another says he had 9 sons and 4 daughters and only adds Mary, wife of Sir Tuke.
    Family ID F662  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 7 Jul 1665 - Portugal Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1615469973] Bigland Pedigree, Ralph Bigland, (College of Arms), HR/91., Bigland Pedigree, 1808.
      William Sheldon, eldest son slain in Portugal 7 Jul 1665


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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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