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Benjamin Sheldon Sr 1751–1816 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 January 1751

Birth Location: Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America

Death Date: 18 July 1816

Death Location: Norwich, Chenango County, New York, United States of America

Father: Anna Briggs

Mother: William Sheldon

Spouse(s): Sarah Smith

Children(s): Sarah (Cook\Cooke), Luke Sheldon, Lydia Colwell, Stephen Sheldon, Benjamin Jr

In 1751, Benjamin Sheldon Sr entered the world in Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America, born to Anna Anne Briggs And William Sheldon. In 1777, Benjamin Sheldon Sr resided in Smithfield, Providence County, RI. In 1784, Benjamin Sheldon Sr resided in Chenango; Madison, New York, USA. Benjamin Sheldon Sr married Sarah Smith, and had children including Benjamin Sheldon Jr, Luke Sheldon, Lydia Colwell, Sarah Sally Sheldon Cook Cooke, Stephen Sheldon. Benjamin Sheldon Sr passed away in 1816 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1751, Benjamin Sheldon Sr entered the world in Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America, born to Anna Anne Briggs And William Sheldon.
  • In 1777, Benjamin Sheldon Sr resided in Smithfield, Providence County, RI.
  • In 1784, Benjamin Sheldon Sr resided in Chenango; Madison, New York, USA.
  • Benjamin Sheldon Sr married Sarah Smith, and had children including Benjamin Sheldon Jr, Luke Sheldon, Lydia Colwell, Sarah Sally Sheldon Cook Cooke, Stephen Sheldon.
  • Benjamin Sheldon Sr passed away in 1816 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Sr's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Sr
1751–1816
Birth Place: Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Parents
Anna (Anne) Briggs
1715–1763
East Greenwich, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
William Sheldon
1716–1778
Scituate, Prv, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Sr's Descendants

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Benjamin (Sheldon) Sr (24 January 1751–18 July 1816) m. Sarah Smith (1 August 1749–15 February 1835)
  1. 1. Sarah ("Sally" Sheldon) (Cook\Cooke) 1785–1853 m. Richard Cook 1781–1852
    1. 1. Nancy (Cook or Cooke) (Cartwright) 1819–1905 m. David (Buckley Cartwright ****Cook(e)\Direct) Line 1823–1880
      1. 1. Ella (Cartwright *Hoover\Shared DNA) Match 1857–1956 m. John (H) Hoover 1850–1933
        1. 1. Hazel (Dean) Warren 1901–1980 m. Floyd (Oliver) Warren 1900–1980
        2. 2. Lee Hoover 1878–
        3. 3. Marian Hoover 1881–
        4. 4. Bruce Hoover 1884–
        5. 5. George Hoover 1890–
        6. 6. Irma Hoover 1892–
        7. 7. Charles (E) Hoover 1895–
  2. 2. Luke Sheldon 1779–1851
  3. 3. Lydia Colwell 1777–1864
  4. 4. Stephen Sheldon 1775–1860
  5. 5. Benjamin (Sheldon) Jr 1787–1824

Benjamin Sr's Timeline

8 Records

1751
24 January 1751
Birth of Benjamin Sheldon Sr in Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
1777
1777
Age 26
Benjamin Sheldon Sr resided here in Smithfield, Providence County, RI
Smithfield, Providence County, RI
1784
1784-1880
Age 33
Benjamin Sheldon Sr resided here in Chenango; Madison, New York, USA
Chenango; Madison, New York, USA
1790
1790
Age 39
Benjamin Sheldon Sr resided here in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
1800
1800
Age 49
Benjamin Sheldon Sr resided here in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island
Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island
1816
Abt 1816
Age 65
Benjamin Sheldon Sr resided here in Norwich, Chenango County, New York
Norwich, Chenango County, New York
1816
18 July 1816
Age 65
Death of Benjamin Sheldon Sr in Chenango County, New York, United States of America
Chenango County, New York, United States of America
1816
25 Sep 1816
Age 65
Benjamin Sheldon Sr - Probate in Chenango, New York, USA
Chenango, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 January 1751
    Event Place: Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Smithfield, Providence County, RI
    Record Source: Rhode Island, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784-1880
    Event Place: Chenango; Madison, New York, USA
    Record Source: History of Chenango and Madison Counties, New York

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1790 United States Federal Census
    [2] New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1816
    Event Place: Norwich, Chenango County, New York
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 July 1816
    Event Place: Chenango County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Norwich, Chenango County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1816
    Event Place: Chenango, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999

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