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Joseph Sheldon

Male 1762 - 1813  (50 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Joseph SheldonJoseph Sheldon was born on 29 Oct 1762 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 13 Sep 1813 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; was buried in Sep 1813 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

    Joseph married Jemima Carr on 25 Jan 1787. Jemima was born on 3 May 1768 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 14 Apr 1842 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; was buried in Apr 1842 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Jemima Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1787; died in 1787.
    2. 3. Hannah Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1789.
    3. 4. Abigail Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Nov 1791 in New York, USA.
    4. 5. Jemima Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1792.
    5. 6. Joseph Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Dec 1793; died on 31 Oct 1816.
    6. 7. Caleb Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Nov 1795; died on 22 Nov 1796.
    7. 8. John Leland Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1797.
    8. 9. Caleb Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1799.
    9. 10. Diadema Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1802; died on 30 Mar 1842.
    10. 11. Alanson Lansing Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Feb 1804 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 22 Mar 1873 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; was buried in Apr 1873 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA.
    11. 12. Palmyra Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Feb 1806.
    12. 13. James Madison Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jan 1808 in New York, USA; died on 8 Mar 1873 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.
    13. 14. DeWitt Clinton Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 May 1811.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jemima SheldonJemima Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 10 Sep 1787; died in 1787.

  2. 3.  Hannah SheldonHannah Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 31 Oct 1789.

    Family/Spouse: John Allen. John was born in Abt. 1785. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Abigail SheldonAbigail Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 22 Nov 1791 in New York, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Daniel Davis. Daniel was born in Abt. 1790 in Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Clarissa Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 1827 in New York, USA.

  4. 5.  Jemima SheldonJemima Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in 1792.

    Family/Spouse: Elijah Greenfield. Elijah was born in Abt. 1790. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Joseph SheldonJoseph Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 16 Dec 1793; died on 31 Oct 1816.

  6. 7.  Caleb SheldonCaleb Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 23 Nov 1795; died on 22 Nov 1796.

  7. 8.  John Leland SheldonJohn Leland Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 14 Sep 1797.

  8. 9.  Caleb SheldonCaleb Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 18 Oct 1799.

  9. 10.  Diadema SheldonDiadema Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 9 Jan 1802; died on 30 Mar 1842.

  10. 11.  Alanson Lansing SheldonAlanson Lansing Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 17 Feb 1804 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 22 Mar 1873 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; was buried in Apr 1873 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Waity Dyer. Waity was born on 17 Jul 1805; died on 18 Apr 1891 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; was buried in Apr 1891 in Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. William L. Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jan 1834 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 22 Dec 1835 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; was buried in Jan 1836 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA.
    2. 17. Lydia C. Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 May 1835 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 3 Jul 1836 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; was buried in Jul 1836 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA.
    3. 18. Amanda Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Apr 1837 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 3 Sep 1923 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; was buried in Sep 1923 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA.
    4. 19. Kirk R. Shelden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Mar 1839 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 19 Dec 1918 in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA; was buried in Dec 1918 in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA.
    5. 20. Martin Van Buren Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Feb 1840 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 3 Mar 1921 in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA; was buried in Mar 1921 in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson, Colorado, USA.
    6. 21. Alvira P. Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Apr 1842 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 14 Sep 1842 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; was buried in Sep 1842 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA.
    7. 22. Infant Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jun 1846 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 1 Jul 1846 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; was buried in Jul 1846 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA.
    8. 23. Sarah M. Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jul 1848 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 4 Apr 1878 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; was buried in Apr 1878 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

  11. 12.  Palmyra SheldonPalmyra Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 18 Feb 1806.

  12. 13.  James Madison SheldonJames Madison Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 16 Jan 1808 in New York, USA; died on 8 Mar 1873 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Julia A. Sweet. Julia was born in Abt. 1814 in New York, USA; died on 11 Nov 1872 in Dekorra, Columbia, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Rudolpho Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 1835 in New York, USA; died on 21 Mar 1918 in Puyallup, Pierce, Washington, USA.
    2. 25. James R. Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 1838 in New York, USA.
    3. 26. Harlow Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 1840 in New York, USA.
    4. 27. Joshua Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 1843 in New York, USA.
    5. 28. Teressa Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 1844 in New York, USA.
    6. 29. Ann A. Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 1846 in New York, USA.
    7. 30. Ira S. Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 1850 in Wisconsin, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Sarah M. King. Sarah was born in 1841 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Eurah G. Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1868 in Harveys Lake, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Nov 1953 in Eyers Grove, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1953 in Dallas, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 32. Charles W. Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Aug 1870 in Lehman, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Dec 1907 in Lake, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

  13. 14.  DeWitt Clinton SheldonDeWitt Clinton Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 14 May 1811.


Generation: 3

  1. 15.  Clarissa DavisClarissa Davis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Abigail2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Abt. 1827 in New York, USA.

  2. 16.  William L. SheldonWilliam L. Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (11.Alanson2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 6 Jan 1834 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 22 Dec 1835 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; was buried in Jan 1836 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

  3. 17.  Lydia C. SheldonLydia C. Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (11.Alanson2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 27 May 1835 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 3 Jul 1836 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; was buried in Jul 1836 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

  4. 18.  Amanda SheldonAmanda Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (11.Alanson2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 3 Apr 1837 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 3 Sep 1923 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; was buried in Sep 1923 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

  5. 19.  Kirk R. SheldenKirk R. Shelden Descendancy chart to this point (11.Alanson2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 28 Mar 1839 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 19 Dec 1918 in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA; was buried in Dec 1918 in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA.

    Kirk married Louisa A. Newton on 28 Aug 1860 in Lanesborough, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA. Louisa was born in Abt. 1842. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 20.  Martin Van Buren SheldonMartin Van Buren Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (11.Alanson2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 29 Feb 1840 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 3 Mar 1921 in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA; was buried in Mar 1921 in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson, Colorado, USA.

    Martin married Abigail "Abbey" Howard Tanner on 15 Dec 1868. Abigail was born on 31 May 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Howard Martin Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Aug 1869; died on 26 Nov 1871.
    2. 34. Martha Medora Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jul 1874.
    3. 35. Mark Reuben Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Apr 1877 in Forreston, Ogle, Illinois, USA.
    4. 36. Burton Wallace Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Nov 1880.

  7. 21.  Alvira P. SheldonAlvira P. Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (11.Alanson2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 14 Apr 1842 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 14 Sep 1842 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; was buried in Sep 1842 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

  8. 22.  Infant SheldonInfant Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (11.Alanson2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 30 Jun 1846 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 1 Jul 1846 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; was buried in Jul 1846 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

  9. 23.  Sarah M. SheldonSarah M. Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (11.Alanson2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 22 Jul 1848 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; died on 4 Apr 1878 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; was buried in Apr 1878 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

  10. 24.  Rudolpho SheldonRudolpho Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Abt. 1835 in New York, USA; died on 21 Mar 1918 in Puyallup, Pierce, Washington, USA.

  11. 25.  James R. SheldonJames R. Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Abt. 1838 in New York, USA.

  12. 26.  Harlow SheldonHarlow Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Abt. 1840 in New York, USA.

  13. 27.  Joshua SheldonJoshua Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Abt. 1843 in New York, USA.

  14. 28.  Teressa SheldonTeressa Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Abt. 1844 in New York, USA.

  15. 29.  Ann A. SheldonAnn A. Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Abt. 1846 in New York, USA.

  16. 30.  Ira S. SheldonIra S. Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Abt. 1850 in Wisconsin, USA.

  17. 31.  Eurah G. SheldonEurah G. Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 15 Apr 1868 in Harveys Lake, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Nov 1953 in Eyers Grove, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1953 in Dallas, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Eurah married Harry R. Vickers on 02 Dec 1891 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA. Harry was born on 17 Jun 1867 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 25 Jun 1933 in Nanticoke, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 32.  Charles W. SheldonCharles W. Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 9 Aug 1870 in Lehman, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Dec 1907 in Lake, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Charles married Anna Elizabeth King on 25 May 1892 in Lehman, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA. Anna was born on 27 Jul 1873 in Lehman, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Jul 1950 in Canonsburg, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Mary Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1892 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 38. unknown Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 1893 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in Bef. 1900.
    3. 39. Eurah Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1895 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 40. George Dewey Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1898 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in May 1948.
    5. 41. Harry Ray Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1900 in Harveys Lake, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Apr 1969 in Ambler, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Apr 1969 in Mohawk, Herkimer, New York, USA.
    6. 42. Ralph Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1902 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 28 Jun 1908 in Nanticoke, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 43. unknown Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 1904; died in Bef. 1907.
    8. 44. Blanche Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1905 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in Jul 1946.
    9. 45. unknown Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 1906; died in Bef. 1907.
    10. 46. Jennie Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Aug 1907 in Lake, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 33.  Howard Martin SheldonHoward Martin Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (20.Martin3, 11.Alanson2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 9 Aug 1869; died on 26 Nov 1871.

  2. 34.  Martha Medora SheldonMartha Medora Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (20.Martin3, 11.Alanson2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 22 Jul 1874.

    Martha married James Douglas Iden on 23 Dec 1897 in Carroll County, Illinois, USA. James was born in Abt. 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. Carl Stanley Iden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Nov 1898.
    2. 48. Grace Leona Iden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Dec 1900.
    3. 49. James Clarence Iden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Sep 1905 in Story County, Iowa, USA.

  3. 35.  Mark Reuben SheldonMark Reuben Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (20.Martin3, 11.Alanson2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 9 Apr 1877 in Forreston, Ogle, Illinois, USA.

  4. 36.  Burton Wallace SheldonBurton Wallace Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (20.Martin3, 11.Alanson2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 8 Nov 1880.

  5. 37.  Mary SheldonMary Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (32.Charles3, 13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Jul 1892 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  6. 38.  unknown Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (32.Charles3, 13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Abt. 1893 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in Bef. 1900.

  7. 39.  Eurah SheldonEurah Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (32.Charles3, 13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Oct 1895 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  8. 40.  George Dewey SheldonGeorge Dewey Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (32.Charles3, 13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1898 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in May 1948.

  9. 41.  Harry Ray SheldonHarry Ray Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (32.Charles3, 13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 20 May 1900 in Harveys Lake, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Apr 1969 in Ambler, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Apr 1969 in Mohawk, Herkimer, New York, USA.

    Harry married Dorothy A. Dailey on 29 Aug 1924 in Endicott, Broome, New York, USA. Dorothy was born on 15 Oct 1903 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in Jun 1991 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1991 in Mohawk, Herkimer, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Doreen Estelle Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1926 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA; died on 7 Feb 1998 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 51. Alan Kenneth Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 May 1931 in Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 23 May 2016 in Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, USA; was buried in May 2016 in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA.
    3. 52. Harry Ray Sheldon, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jun 1933 in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 16 Jul 2012 in Springfield, Clark, Ohio, USA; was buried in Aug 2012 in Fairborn, Greene, Ohio, USA.
    4. 53. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 42.  Ralph SheldonRalph Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (32.Charles3, 13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 2 Feb 1902 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 28 Jun 1908 in Nanticoke, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

  11. 43.  unknown Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (32.Charles3, 13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Abt. 1904; died in Bef. 1907.

  12. 44.  Blanche SheldonBlanche Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (32.Charles3, 13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1905 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in Jul 1946.

  13. 45.  unknown Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (32.Charles3, 13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Abt. 1906; died in Bef. 1907.

  14. 46.  Jennie SheldonJennie Sheldon Descendancy chart to this point (32.Charles3, 13.James2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 25 Aug 1907 in Lake, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.


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