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Robert Emmet Sheldon 1883–1917

Public Tree Person

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
B
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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Sheldon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 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 12 Apr 1883 · Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Died 18 Apr 1917 · Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
Father Sergeant Robert Emmet Sheldon
Mother Mary BUTLER (1849–1897)
Siblings Butler Sheldon, Flora Sheldon Bush, Harriett Hattie Sheldon, Mary Sheldon Hoster, Ralph Sheldon, Thomas Henry Sheldon

Researchers connected through Robert Sheldon 1883–1917

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Robert Emmet Sheldon was born in 1883 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA, the child of sergeant robert emmet sheldon and mary elizabeth butler. Robert Emmet Sheldon passed away in 1917 in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA.

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Life Timeline

1883
Birth of Robert Emmet Sheldon in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Birth
1917
Death of Robert Emmet Sheldon in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Sheldon

This ancestor line traces from Rouen, Département de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1000) to Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA (1883) across 26 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Sheldon (1883–1917) was born in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA and died in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA. 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 Robert 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 26 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.

Robert Sheldon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Emmet Sheldon PTP
1883–1917
Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mary Elizabeth BUTLER PTP
1849–1897
Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Courtland Philip Livingston Butler PTP
1813–1891
Clinton, Oneida, New York, USA
Elizabeth Slade Pierce PTP
1822–1901
Providence, Providence County, RI

Robert Sheldon's Descendants

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RS
Robert Emmet Sheldon PTP 1883–1917