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Male 1797 -

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  • Name James Sheldon  [1] 
    Born 1797 
    Gender Male 
    Person ID I412447208622  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Joseph Sheldon,   b. 1745,   d. 1829  (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Ann Every,   b. Abt. 1750 
    Family ID F2958  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ellen Greatorex,   b. 1798 
    Married 14 May 1817  Duffield, Derbyshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    • Performed by Thomas Ward, curate, and witnessed by Thomas Davis and James Lawler. Ellen signed with her mark.
    Children 
     1. Joseph Sheldon,   b. 1837, Holbrook, Derbyshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 
    Family ID F3393  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 14 May 1817 - Duffield, Derbyshire, England Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1610540568] Derbyshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), Derbyshire Record Office; Matlock, Derbyshire, England; Diocese: Diocese of Derby; Reference Number: D 2402 A/PI 3/6.


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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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