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Edgar Sheldon 1890–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Oct 1890

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: 28 Nov 1972

Death Location: New Albion, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America

Father: Marvin Sheldon

Mother: Sophia Kilburn

Spouse(s): Myrtle Valentine

Children(s): Betty Sheldon, Joyce Sheldon

In 1890, Edgar Sheldon entered the world in New York, born to Marvin Sheldon And Sophia Kilburn. In 1900, Edgar Sheldon resided in Leon, Cattaraugus, New York, USA. In 1930, Edgar Sheldon resided in Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York, USA. Edgar Sheldon married Myrtle M Valentine, and had children including Betty Jean Sheldon, Joyce Marie Sheldon, Joyce Sheldon. Edgar Sheldon passed away in 1972 in New Albion, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Edgar Sheldon entered the world in New York, born to Marvin Sheldon And Sophia Kilburn.
  • In 1900, Edgar Sheldon resided in Leon, Cattaraugus, New York, USA.
  • In 1930, Edgar Sheldon resided in Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York, USA.
  • Edgar Sheldon married Myrtle M Valentine, and had children including Betty Jean Sheldon, Joyce Marie Sheldon, Joyce Sheldon.
  • Edgar Sheldon passed away in 1972 in New Albion, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Marvin Sheldon
1845–1905
Birth Location: New York
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Sophia Kilburn
1859–1940
Birth Location: New York
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Spouses(s)

Myrtle Valentine
1899–1970
Birth Location: Leon, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
MV

Children(s)

Betty Sheldon
1935–2012
Birth Location: Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
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Joyce Sheldon
1929–2021
Birth Location: Gowanda, New York, USA
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Edgar Sheldon's Ancestors

Self
Edgar Sheldon
1890–1972
Birth Place: New York
Parents
Marvin Sheldon
1845–1905
New York
Sophia Kilburn
1859–1940
New York
Grandparents
Sallie Sheldon
1823–
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edgar Sheldon's Descendants

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Edgar Sheldon (8 Oct 1890–28 Nov 1972) m. Myrtle (M.) Valentine (abt 1899–1 Jun 1970)
  1. 1. Betty (Jean) Sheldon 1935–2012 m. Arnold Moore 1934–2005
  2. 2. Joyce (Marie) Sheldon 1929–2021

Edgar Sheldon's Timeline

7 Records

1890
8 Oct 1890
Birth of Edgar Sheldon in New York
New York
1900
1900
Age 10
Edgar Sheldon resided here in Leon, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Leon, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Edgar Sheldon resided here in Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
Edgar Sheldon resided here in Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York
Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 50
Edgar Sheldon resided here in Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1942
1942
Age 52
Edgar Sheldon resided here in Gowanda, New York, USA
Gowanda, New York, USA
1972
28 Nov 1972
Age 82
Death of Edgar Sheldon in Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1890
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New York; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 557
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: T627_2505; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 5-14
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: 1409; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2341144
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Cattaraugus; Roll: 1712291; Draft Board: 3
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Leon, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: 1011; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1241011
    [6] New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Leon, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Leon, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: 1011; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1241011

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: 1409; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2341144

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: T627_2505; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 5-14

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: T627_2505; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 5-14

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Gowanda, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New York; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 557

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Cattaraugus; Roll: 1712291; Draft Board: 3

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1972
    Event Place: Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Albion, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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