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Martha Sheldon[1]

Female 1687 - 1787  (100 years)

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  • Name Martha Sheldon  [1] 
    Born 5 May 1687  Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Female 
    Died 25 Jul 1787  Foster, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Person ID I412361266935  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Timothy Sheldon,   b. 29 Mar 1661, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1759, Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 97 years) 
    Mother Sarah Balcom,   b. Abt. 1665 
    Married 1687  [2, 3] 
    Family ID F1487  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Thomas Mathewson,   b. Abt. 1685 
    Married Abt. 1710  [1] 
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 
    Family ID F1650  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 5 May 1687 - Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 25 Jul 1787 - Foster, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1622300017] John Sheldon of Providence and records of his descendants, Keith M. Sheldon , (K. M. Sheldon), 39999063767972., John Sheldon of Providence and records of his descendants , 1984.
      Page 17: Martha #111, 3rd generation

    2. [S1616179887] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700.

    3. [S1622300017] John Sheldon of Providence and records of his descendants, Keith M. Sheldon , (K. M. Sheldon), 39999063767972., John Sheldon of Providence and records of his descendants , 1984.
      Page 16: Listed as the son of John of Providence, 2nd generation.


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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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