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  • Name William Sheldon  [1] 
    Born 25 Sep 1744  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Person ID I412330338460  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father William Sheldon,   b. 4 Mar 1715,   d. 1 Sep 1780  (Age 65 years) 
    Mother Margaret Frances Rooke,   b. 21 Apr 1721,   d. 4 Nov 1776  (Age 55 years) 
    Married Abt. 1740  [2] 
    • "six sons, three of whom were in military service, and one daughter."
    Family ID F1039  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S1615469973] Bigland Pedigree, Ralph Bigland, (College of Arms), HR/91., Bigland Pedigree, 1808.
      William Sheldon of Brailes in the County of Warwick, Esq. 2nd son born 25th September 1744, living unmarried 1808

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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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