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Charles W. Sheldon

Charles W. Sheldon[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]

Male 1828 - 1886  (57 years)

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  • Name Charles W. Sheldon  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] 
    Born 8 Oct 1828  New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11] 
    Gender Male 
    Residence 18 Sep 1850  Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    • Census: "Charles W. Shelden", 23, laborer, with parents
    Residence 15 Jun 1860  Deptford, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    • Census: "Charles W. Sheldon", 29, miller, $300 in personal property, with wife and children.
    Residence 25 Jun 1860  Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    • Census: "Charles W. Sheldon", with parents, miller. Charles's inclusion with his parents is almost certainly a miscommunication with the enumerator. They seemed to advise ALL the children, not just those living with them, so Charles is listed twice.
    Residence 30 Aug 1870  Washington, Camden, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    • Census: "Charles W. Sheldon", 44, miller, $500 in personal property, with wife and five children.
    Residence 9 Jun 1880  Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    • Census: "Chs W. Sheldon", 52, retail grocer, with wife and two children.
    Buried Aug 1886  Hurffville, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    • Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery
    Died 15 Aug 1886  Hurffville, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 10, 11] 
    • Gastritis, his parents are named as Furman & Priscilla Sheldon
    Probate 4 Jan 1888  Camden County, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Person ID I412435274832  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father W. Firman Sheldon,   b. 14 Sep 1803, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Dec 1887, Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Priscilla A.,   b. 1807, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Mar 1880, Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Family ID F3366  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Sarah Prickett,   b. Abt. 1834, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Sep 1870, Gloucester County, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 36 years) 
    Married 26 Apr 1854  Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Children 
     1. Louisa Sheldon,   b. 30 Nov 1854, Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Ada C. "Addie" Sheldon,   b. Abt. 1858, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Sep 1895, Mantua, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 37 years)
     3. Charles W. Sheldon,   b. 4 Apr 1860, Cross Keys, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Apr 1933, Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)
     4. William Furman Sheldon,   b. 30 Nov 1864, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Jun 1950, E Norriton, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
     5. Leah H. Sheldon,   b. Abt. 1868, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 
    Family ID F2152  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Mary F. Keen,   b. Abt. 1830, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 16 Mar 1872  Woodbury, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    • Mary had previously been married to Elwood Chew in 1850, and was listed as Mary F. Chew on this record.
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 
    Family ID F2153  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 8 Oct 1828 - New Jersey, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 18 Sep 1850 - Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 26 Apr 1854 - Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 25 Jun 1860 - Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 16 Mar 1872 - Woodbury, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 9 Jun 1880 - Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - Aug 1886 - Hurffville, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 15 Aug 1886 - Hurffville, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsProbate - 4 Jan 1888 - Camden County, New Jersey, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1609366553] New Jersey, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).

    2. [S1609363603] New Jersey, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1798-1971, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).

    3. [S1636806098] Camden County, New Jersey Marriages, 1837-1910, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc).

    4. [S1608822079] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 051901-054450.

    5. [S1608823134] 1880 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Year: 1880; Census Place: Camden, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: 774; Page: 305A; Enumeration District: 052.

    6. [S1608822628] 1870 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: M593_855; Page: 81A.

    7. [S1608699703] 1860 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), Year: 1860; Census Place: Camden Middle Ward, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: M653_686; Page: 15; Family History Library Film: 803686.

    8. [S1608699703] 1860 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Deptford, Gloucester, New Jersey; Roll: M653_691; Page: 20; Family History Librar.

    9. [S1608910685] 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Camden Middle Ward, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: 445; Page: 57a.

    10. [S1625087321] New Jersey, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1739-1991, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), Probate Records; Author: New Jersey. Surrogate's Court (Camden County); Probate Place: Camden, New Jersey.

    11. [S1608700922] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).

    12. [S1609139332] New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Records, 1670-1965, 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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