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William Oerin Pray

William Oerin Pray[1, 2, 3]

Male 1870 - 1959  (89 years)

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  • Name William Oerin Pray  [1, 2, 3] 
    Born Abt. 1870  [1, 3] 
    Gender Male 
    Buried Jan 1959  Marengo, McHenry, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Died 24 Jan 1959  Marengo, McHenry, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Person ID I412557838411  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Family Annie Esther Sheldon,   b. Abt. 1874, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Mar 1930, Marengo, McHenry, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 56 years) 
    Married 26 Apr 1899  McHenry County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3] 
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 
    Family ID F550  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 26 Apr 1899 - McHenry County, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - Jan 1959 - Marengo, McHenry, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 24 Jan 1959 - Marengo, McHenry, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1608700922] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).

    2. [S1611855686] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).

    3. [S1619261612] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records.


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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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