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Fordyce Sheldon

Fordyce Sheldon

Male 1794 - 1856  (61 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Fordyce SheldonFordyce Sheldon was born on 04 Mar 1794 in Willsboro, Essex, New York, USA; died in 1856 in Marcellus, Cass, Michigan, USA.

    Fordyce married Rachel Hosford on 22 Jan 1822 in Richland County, Ohio, USA. Rachel was born on 22 Aug 1800 in New York, USA; died in in Marcellus, Cass, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary Ann Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1826.
    2. 3. Sarah Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1828.
    3. 4. James Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1830.
    4. 5. Ruth Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1832.
    5. 6. Althea Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1834.
    6. 7. Henry Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1835.
    7. 8. Joseph Fordyce Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1837 in Washington Township, Marion, Ohio, USA; died on 14 Oct 1886 in Mecosta, Mecosta, Michigan, USA; was buried in Oct 1886 in Marcellus, Cass, Michigan, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary Ann SheldonMary Ann Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Fordyce1) was born in 1826.

  2. 3.  Sarah SheldonSarah Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Fordyce1) was born in 1828.

  3. 4.  James SheldonJames Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Fordyce1) was born in 1830.

  4. 5.  Ruth SheldonRuth Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Fordyce1) was born in 1832.

  5. 6.  Althea SheldonAlthea Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Fordyce1) was born in 1834.

  6. 7.  Henry SheldonHenry Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Fordyce1) was born in 1835.

  7. 8.  Joseph Fordyce SheldonJoseph Fordyce Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Fordyce1) was born in 1837 in Washington Township, Marion, Ohio, USA; died on 14 Oct 1886 in Mecosta, Mecosta, Michigan, USA; was buried in Oct 1886 in Marcellus, Cass, Michigan, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Mary Ann Southward. Mary was born on 25 Mar 1844 in Michigan, USA; died on 08 Apr 1898 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; was buried in Apr 1898 in Marcellus, Cass, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. George Ephraim Fordyce Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 May 1866 in Pine Grove, Van Buren, Michigan, USA; died on 18 Nov 1944 in Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA; was buried on 21 Nov 1944 in Proviso, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    2. 10. Minnie Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 1868 in Michigan, USA.
    3. 11. Asa Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 1873 in Michigan, USA.
    4. 12. Melvin Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 1877 in Michigan, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  George Ephraim Fordyce SheldonGeorge Ephraim Fordyce Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (8.Joseph2, 1.Fordyce1) was born on 9 May 1866 in Pine Grove, Van Buren, Michigan, USA; died on 18 Nov 1944 in Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA; was buried on 21 Nov 1944 in Proviso, Cook, Illinois, USA.

    George married Isabelle Henrietta Isaacson on 14 Aug 1898 in Maywood, Cook, Illinois, USA. Isabelle was born in Nov 1875 in England; died on 9 Jul 1955 in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. George William Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1899 in Illinois, USA.
    2. 14. Clarence P Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 1902 in Illinois, USA.
    3. 15. Helen B Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1912 in Maywood, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 11 Aug 1990.
    4. 16. George Ellsworth Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1915 in Maywood, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 22 Dec 2013 in North Aurora, Kane, Illinois, USA; was buried on 28 Dec 2013 in Hillside, Cook, Illinois, USA.

  2. 10.  Minnie SheldonMinnie Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (8.Joseph2, 1.Fordyce1) was born in Abt. 1868 in Michigan, USA.

  3. 11.  Asa SheldonAsa Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (8.Joseph2, 1.Fordyce1) was born in Abt. 1873 in Michigan, USA.

  4. 12.  Melvin SheldonMelvin Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (8.Joseph2, 1.Fordyce1) was born in Abt. 1877 in Michigan, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 13.  George William SheldonGeorge William Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (9.George3, 8.Joseph2, 1.Fordyce1) was born in Jun 1899 in Illinois, USA.

  2. 14.  Clarence P SheldonClarence P Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (9.George3, 8.Joseph2, 1.Fordyce1) was born in Abt. 1902 in Illinois, USA.

  3. 15.  Helen B SheldonHelen B Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (9.George3, 8.Joseph2, 1.Fordyce1) was born on 15 Jul 1912 in Maywood, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 11 Aug 1990.

  4. 16.  George Ellsworth SheldonGeorge Ellsworth Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (9.George3, 8.Joseph2, 1.Fordyce1) was born on 7 Jul 1915 in Maywood, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 22 Dec 2013 in North Aurora, Kane, Illinois, USA; was buried on 28 Dec 2013 in Hillside, Cook, Illinois, USA.

    George married Emma Jayne Augusta Pohl on 24 May 1941 in Cook County, Illinois, USA. Emma was born on 15 Mar 1919 in Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 24 May 2007 in North Aurora, Kane, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


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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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