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William Watson Sheldon

Male 1883 - 1937  (53 years)

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  • Name William Watson Sheldon 
    Born 25 Aug 1883  Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 27 Apr 1937  Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I412578236299  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Jefferson W Sheldon,   b. 11 Aug 1857, Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Oct 1931, Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Mother Mary Eliza Bowman,   b. 25 Jan 1858, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Jan 1941, Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 13 Jul 1880  Bridgehampton, Sanilac, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F763  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary K Mosier,   b. Nov 1884 
    Married 14 Apr 1916  Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 
    Family ID F705  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 14 Apr 1916 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
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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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