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  • Name John Sheldon  [1] 
    Born Abt. 1764  Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Person ID I412385726626  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Jeremiah Sheldon,   b. 1711, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Nov 1784, Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Mother Hannah Barnes,   b. Abt. 1715 
    Family ID F820  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - Abt. 1764 - Johnston, 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 30: John Sheldon, born in Johnston, RI


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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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