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John Sheldon

Male 1870 - 1939  (68 years)

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  • Name John Sheldon 
    Born 21 Mar 1870  Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 12 Jan 1939  Wellington, Alpena, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I412579973097  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Charles Duncan Sheldon,   b. 20 Aug 1823, Westminster, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Oct 1914, Wellington, Alpena, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Mother Mahala Scott,   b. 12 Feb 1833, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Sep 1891, Washington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years) 
    Married 19 Sep 1849  Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1746  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart


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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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