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William Sheldon[1]

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  • Name William Sheldon  [1] 
    Born 1817  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Sheldon Magazine
    • William #779 "Providence"
    Person ID I412556496628  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Angell Sheldon,   b. 19 Jun 1790, Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1866, Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Eunice Thornton,   b. Abt. 1790 
    Married Abt. 1810  [2] 
    • Date is estimated from the birth of their first child.
    Family ID F1722  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S1608211328] The Sheldon Magazine, Henry Olcott Sheldon, The Sheldon Magazine, 1855.
      Page 8r: William #779 "Providence"

    2. [S1608211328] The Sheldon Magazine, Henry Olcott Sheldon, The Sheldon Magazine, 1855.
      Page 3r: Angell #262, son of Jeremiah #66 [note #66 was actually his grandfather Jeremiah, error in the Magazine], "Johnston, RI"


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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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