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William Henry Sheldon

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  • Name William Henry Sheldon 
    Born Abt. 1881 
    • Only mention is in the 1898 pension record of Peter H., as his youngest child. No birth date, he's not included in the 1880 census.
    Gender Male 
    Person ID I412425377582  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Peter H. Sheldon,   b. 5 Sep 1831, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Nov 1905, Bath, Steuben, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Mother Sarah J. Bowman,   b. 7 Dec 1847, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 May 1896, Sparrowbush, Orange County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 48 years) 
    Married 20 Aug 1868  Wantage, Sussex, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Tri-States Union "In Wantage, by Ira D. Hoffman Esq., Peter Sheldon, of Scranton, Pa, to Sarah Bowman, of Port Jervis, NY"
    Family ID F1578  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart


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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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