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Christopher Smith[1, 2, 3]

Male 1809 - 1886  (77 years)

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  • Name Christopher Smith  [1, 2, 3] 
    Born 4 Jul 1809  Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Gender Male 
    Died 30 Dec 1886  Franklin County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I412637161992  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Family Harriet Elizabeth Sheldon,   b. 4 Jun 1819, Muskingum, Muskingum, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Feb 1887, Franklin County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years) 
    Married 19 Apr 1838  Holmes County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Children 
     1. Margaret Smith,   b. 1839,   d. 1918  (Age 79 years)
     2. Squire James Smith,   b. 1841,   d. 1845  (Age 4 years)
     3. John H. Smith,   b. 1843,   d. 1886  (Age 43 years)
     4. Thomas Jefferson Smith,   b. 1846
     5. Chloe Anne Smith,   b. 1848,   d. 1920  (Age 72 years)
     6. Mary Patience Smith,   b. 1849,   d. 1915  (Age 66 years)
     7. Hester Jennie Smith,   b. 1851,   d. 1910  (Age 59 years)
     8. George Washington Smith,   b. 1854,   d. 1 Apr 1923, Hubbard, Hardin, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years)
     9. Sarah C. Smith,   b. 1856,   d. 1893  (Age 37 years)
     10. Clark R. Smith,   b. 1858,   d. 1911  (Age 53 years)
     11. Frances Martha Smith,   b. 1860,   d. 1917  (Age 57 years)
     12. Emma Eldora Smith,   b. 1862,   d. 1945  (Age 83 years)
     13. Nettie Elizabeth Smith,   b. 12 Apr 1865, Hardin County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 May 1943, Linton, Emmons, North Dakota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
     14. Joseph Christopher Smith,   b. 1868,   d. 1955  (Age 87 years)
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 
    Family ID F3620  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 4 Jul 1809 - Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 19 Apr 1838 - Holmes County, Ohio, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 30 Dec 1886 - Franklin County, Iowa, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1667815789] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).

    2. [S1667815795] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1968, Ancestry.com, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).

    3. [S1667815802] North Dakota, U.S., State Death Certificates, 1908-2007, 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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