Flora Sheldon 1872–1920
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Flora Sheldon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Flora Sheldon 1872–1920
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Immediate Family
Biography
Flora Sheldon was born in 1872 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA, the child of robert emmet sheldon and mary elizabeth butler. In 1880, Flora Sheldon resided in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States. In 1900, Flora Sheldon resided in Milwaukee City, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Flora Sheldon married samuel prescott bush, and had children including james bush, margaret livingston bush, mary eleanor bush, prescott sheldon bush, robert sheldon bush. Flora Sheldon passed away in 1920 in Watch Hill, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.
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1Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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4Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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5Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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6Immigration New York, Passenger Lists
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Flora Sheldon
This ancestor line traces from Bradfield St George, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1504) to Columbus, Franklin, Ohio (1872) across 11 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Flora Sheldon (1872–1920) was born in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA and died in Watch Hill, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Flora in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Flora Sheldon's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record