YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Ernest Sheldon 1865–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1865

Birth Location: Nor. Car.

Death Date: 12 Jun 1938

Death Location: Swanquarter, Hyde County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father:

Mother:

Spouse(s): Celia Murray, Matilda Hall, Thompsy Spencer, Tomsie Shelton, Matilda Sheldon

Children(s): Claudis Shelton, Thomas Shelton, Lucy Sheldon, Rufus Sheldon, Perl Sheldon, Gladys Sheldon, Dave Sheldon, Ernest Shelton, Enus Sheldon, Edison Sheldon, Eula Sheldon, Sam Sheldon, Emment Sheldon

Ernest Sheldon was born in 1865 in Nor. Car., the child of Mary Sheldon And Mary Sheldon. In 1900, Ernest Sheldon resided in Swan Quarter, Hyde, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Ernest Sheldon resided in Lake Landing, Hyde, North Carolina, USA. Ernest Sheldon married Celia Ann Murray, Mary T Carner, Matilda Hall Sheldon, Matilda Hall, Thompsy Spencer, Tomsie Shelton, U, and had children including Claudis Shelton, Dave Sheldon, Edison Sheldon, Emment Sheldon, Enus Sheldon, Ernest Shelton, Eula Sheldon, Gladys Sheldon, Lucy Sheldon, Perl Seponia Sheldon, Rufus Sheldon, Sam Sheldon, Thomas Shelton. Ernest Sheldon passed away in 1938 in Swanquarter, Hyde County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for Ernest Sheldon
ES

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Ernest Sheldon was born in 1865 in Nor. Car., the child of Mary Sheldon And Mary Sheldon.
  • In 1900, Ernest Sheldon resided in Swan Quarter, Hyde, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Ernest Sheldon resided in Lake Landing, Hyde, North Carolina, USA.
  • Ernest Sheldon married Celia Ann Murray, Mary T Carner, Matilda Hall Sheldon, Matilda Hall, Thompsy Spencer, Tomsie Shelton, U, and had children including Claudis Shelton, Dave Sheldon, Edison Sheldon, Emment Sheldon, Enus Sheldon, Ernest Shelton, Eula Sheldon, Gladys Sheldon, Lucy Sheldon, Perl Seponia Sheldon, Rufus Sheldon, Sam Sheldon, Thomas Shelton.
  • Ernest Sheldon passed away in 1938 in Swanquarter, Hyde County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ernest Sheldon's Ancestors

Self
Ernest Sheldon
1865–1938
Birth Place: Nor. Car.
Parents
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ernest Sheldon's Descendants

1.
ES
Ernest Sheldon (1865–12 Jun 1938) m. Celia (Ann) Murray (abt 1876–26 Feb 1915) m. Matilda Hall (Jan 1870–26 Feb 1915) m. Thompsy Spencer (29 March 1885–31 December 1918) m. Tomsie Shelton (Jan 1870–26 Feb 1915) m. Matilda (Hall) Sheldon (Jan 1870–26 Feb 1915)
  1. 1. Claudis Shelton 1892–1958 m. Annie Gibbs 1908–1996
    1. 1. George (A Sheldon) Jr 1921–1989 m. Lillie (Mae Jones) Shelton 1921–2015 m. Thelma Shelton 1922–1990
      1. 1. James (Jones) III 1940–2015 m. Lenora Smith 1941–1995
      2. 2. George Shelton 1945–2005
    2. 2. Kennie Shelton 1925–1964
    3. 3. Eula Sheldon 1922–1983
    4. 4. Ervin Sheldon 1925–
    5. 5. Henry Shelton 1931–1976
    6. 6. Beddie (Mae) Sheldon 1937–2015
    7. 7. Irvin Sheldon 1924–
    8. 8. Alton Sheldon 1933–1970
    9. 9. Claudius Sheldon 1935–1996
    10. 10. Selma Shelton 1927–2008
  2. 2. Thomas Shelton 1891–1926 m. Sophrina Peterson 1895–1977
    1. 1. Linwood Sheldon 1917–1991
    2. 2. Eunis Sheldon 1914–2006
    3. 3. Edison Shelton 1918–1987
    4. 4. Thomas Sheldon 1920–2018
    5. 5. Joanna Merrick 1922–
  3. 3. Lucy Sheldon 1894–
  4. 4. Rufus Sheldon 1896–1917
  5. 5. Perl (Seponia) Sheldon 1900–
  6. 6. Gladys Sheldon 1913–1930
  7. 7. Dave Sheldon 1917–1932
  8. 8. Ernest Shelton 1906–1971
  9. 9. Enus Sheldon 1906–
  10. 10. Edison Sheldon 1910–
  11. 11. Eula Sheldon 1912–
  12. 12. Sam Sheldon 1919–
  13. 13. Emment Sheldon 1926–

Ernest Sheldon's Timeline

6 Records

1865
1865
Birth of Ernest Sheldon in Nor. Car.
Nor. Car.
1900
1900
Age 35
Ernest Sheldon resided here in Swan Quarter, Hyde, North Carolina, USA
Swan Quarter, Hyde, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 45
Ernest Sheldon resided here in Lake Landing, Hyde, North Carolina, USA
Lake Landing, Hyde, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 55
Ernest Sheldon resided here in Lake Landing, Hyde, North Carolina, USA
Lake Landing, Hyde, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 65
Ernest Sheldon resided here in Lake Landing, Lake Landing, Hyde, North Carolina, USA
Lake Landing, Lake Landing, Hyde, North Carolina, USA
1938
12 Jun 1938
Age 73
Death of Ernest Sheldon in Lake Landing, Hyde, North Carolina, USA
Lake Landing, Hyde, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Nor. Car.
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lake Landing, Hyde, North Carolina; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2341433
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Swan Quarter, Hyde, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lake Landing, Hyde, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lake Landing, Hyde, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lake Landing, Lake Landing, Hyde, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lake Landing, Hyde, North Carolina; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2341433

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1938
    Event Place: Lake Landing, Hyde, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Swanquarter, Hyde County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE