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John Somerville Sheldon[1]

Male 1875 -

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  • Name John Somerville Sheldon  [1] 
    Born 4 Feb 1875  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Person ID I412349728630  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father John Alexander Sheldon,   b. 14 Aug 1839, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jul 1910, Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Mother Caroline A. Eastman,   b. Abt. 1840, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 20 Dec 1866  [1, 2] 
    Family ID F238  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S1618696580] Sheldon Genealogy Wiki, SheldonGenealogy.org, (SheldonGenealogy.org), History of Rutland County, Vermont, 1886.

    2. [S1618696580] Sheldon Genealogy Wiki, SheldonGenealogy.org, (SheldonGenealogy.org), The Sheldon Magazine.


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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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