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  • Name Welcome Sheldon  [1] 
    Born 1783  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Person ID I412361289964  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Ezekiel Sheldon,   b. 16 Feb 1760, Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jan 1846, Plymouth, Chenango, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Mother Amy Potter,   b. Abt. 1760 
    Married Abt. 1780 
    Family ID F942  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    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.
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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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