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John Sheldon[1, 2]

Male 1756 -

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  • Name John Sheldon  [1] 
    Born 1756  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Sheldon Magazine
    • John #1336
    Person ID I412608490825  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Samuel Sheldon,   b. 15 Jan 1714, South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Susanna Sherman,   b. Abt. 1715 
    Married 23 Sep 1739  South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Family ID F2357  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S1608211328] The Sheldon Magazine, Henry Olcott Sheldon, The Sheldon Magazine, 1855.
      Page 14: John #1336

    2. [S1665410957] SFA Card Files, SFA (Sheldon Family Association), SFA Card Files.

    3. [S1608224922] Rhode Island, U.S., Vital Extracts, 1636-1899, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).


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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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