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William Sheldon[1, 2]

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  • Name William Sheldon  [1, 2] 
    Born 26 Aug 1793  Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Gender Male 
    Sheldon Magazine
    • William #265
    Person ID I412385727734  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Jeremiah Sheldon,   b. 6 Dec 1762, Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 May 1812, Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 49 years) 
    Mother Avis Angell,   b. Abt. 1765 
    Family ID F1641  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 26 Aug 1793 - Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1608211328] The Sheldon Magazine, Henry Olcott Sheldon, The Sheldon Magazine, 1855.
      Page 3r: William #265

    2. [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 60: William Sheldon, born 26 Aug 1793 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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