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John Sheldon 1628–1690

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Sheldon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 May 1628 · Derby, Derbyshire, England
Died 24 May 1690 · Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Godfrey Sheldon
Mother Alice Frost
Siblings Abraham Sheldon, Alice Sheldon, Converse Sheldon, Ralph Sheldon, William Sheldon

Researchers connected through John Sheldon 1628–1690

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1628, John Sheldon entered the world in Derby, Derbyshire, England, born to godfrey sheldon and alice frost. John Sheldon passed away in 1690 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1628
Birth of John Sheldon in Derby, Derbyshire, England
Birth
1690
Death of John Sheldon in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sheldon

This ancestor line traces from Mobberly, Cheshire, England (1579) to Derby, Derbyshire, England (1628) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Sheldon (1628–1690) was born in Derby, Derbyshire, England and died in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 3 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.

John Sheldon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Sheldon PTP
1628–1690
Derby, Derbyshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Sheldon's Descendants

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John Sheldon PTP 1628–1690