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Rebecca Olney Sheldon[1]

Female 1833 -

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  • Name Rebecca Olney Sheldon 
    Born Abt. 1833  [1] 
    Gender Female 
    Sheldon Magazine
    • Rebecca Olney #806
    Person ID I412556289737  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Nicholas Sheldon,   b. 17 Mar 1800, Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Jan 1835, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 34 years) 
    Mother Harriet Sweetser,   b. Abt. 1800 
    Married 12 May 1822  [2, 3] 
    Family ID F1598  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S1608211328] The Sheldon Magazine, Henry Olcott Sheldon, The Sheldon Magazine, 1855.
      Page 9: Rebecca Olney #806

    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: Nicholas Sheldon, born 17 Mar 1800 in Johnston, RI, died 26 Jan 1835 in Providence, RI, married 12 May 1822 to Harriet Sweetser

    3. [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.
      Page 60: Harriet Sweetser, wife of Nicholas Sheldon


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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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