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Benjamin Sheldon[1]

Male 1849 -

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  • Name Benjamin Sheldon  [1] 
    Born Abt. 1849  Jefferson County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1855  Montague, Lewis, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    • State Census: "Benjamin Sheldon", 6, with parents
    Person ID I412424518111  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Nelson Sheldon,   b. 1815, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Mar 1859  (Age 44 years) 
    Mother Betsey Cross,   b. 1827, Jefferson County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F3706  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - Abt. 1849 - Jefferson County, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1855 - Montague, Lewis, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1610345055] New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).


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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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