Lois SHELDON 1738–1792
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lois 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1738, Lois SHELDON entered the world in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States. Lois SHELDON married lynde lord, and had children including lynde lord, rufus lord. Lois SHELDON passed away in 1792 in Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Lois SHELDON
This ancestor line traces from Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States (1686) to Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States (1738) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Lois SHELDON (1738–1792) was born in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, 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.
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Lois SHELDON's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record