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George W. Sheldon 1841–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: August 1841

Birth Location: New York, United States of America

Death Date: May 1920

Death Location: West Fort Ann, Washington County, New York, United States of America

Father: Otis Sheldon

Mother: Emeline Grout

Spouse(s): Mary Sisson

Children(s): Eleanor Sheldon, Florence Sheldon

George W. Sheldon was born in 1841 in New York, United States of America, the child of Otis Sheldon And Emeline Grout. In 1855, George W. Sheldon resided in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA. In 1870, George W. Sheldon resided in Lawrence, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA. George W. Sheldon married Mary Eliza Sisson, and had children including Eleanor Sheldon, Florence S Sheldon. George W. Sheldon passed away in 1920 in West Fort Ann, Washington County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • George W. Sheldon was born in 1841 in New York, United States of America, the child of Otis Sheldon And Emeline Grout.
  • In 1855, George W. Sheldon resided in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.
  • In 1870, George W. Sheldon resided in Lawrence, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA.
  • George W. Sheldon married Mary Eliza Sisson, and had children including Eleanor Sheldon, Florence S Sheldon.
  • George W. Sheldon passed away in 1920 in West Fort Ann, Washington County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Otis Sheldon
1801–1885
Birth Location: Fort Ann, Washington, NY
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Emeline Grout
1818–1896
Birth Location: Fort Ann, Washington County, New York, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Mary Sisson
1853–1918
Birth Location: Warren County, New York, United States of America
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Children(s)

Eleanor Sheldon
1881–
Birth Location: Fort Ann, Washington Co., New York, USA
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Florence Sheldon
1884–1963
Birth Location: Fort Ann, Washington Co., New York, USA
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George Sheldon's Ancestors

Self
George Sheldon
1841–1920
Birth Place: New York, United States of America
Parents
Otis Sheldon
1801–1885
Fort Ann, Washington, NY
Emeline Grout
1818–1896
Fort Ann, Washington County, New York, United States of America
Grandparents
Nathan Sheldon
1771–1858
Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Eleanor VanLoner
1774–1862
New York
Stephen Grout
1782–1842
Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont, United States of America
Dorcas Grout
1784–1856
Fort Ann, Washington County, New York, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
George Sheldon
1738–1829
Content Soule
1737–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sheldon
1708–1755
Harriet Winters
1711–1806
Timothy Soule
1714–1770
Elizabeth Allen
1710–1770

George Sheldon's Descendants

1.
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George (W.) Sheldon (August 1841–May 1920) m. Mary (Eliza) Sisson (4 July 1853–1918)
  1. 1. Eleanor Sheldon 1881–
  2. 2. Florence (S) Sheldon 1884–1963 m. Ray Gilmore 1888–
    1. 1. Sheldon (David) Gilmore 1918–1994
    2. 2. Charles (Jay) Gilmore 1919–1981 m. Ruby (E) Duprey 1920–
    3. 3. Marjorie (Jean) Gilmore 1922–2002 m. Collins (Augustus) Hitchcock 1922–

George Sheldon's Timeline

8 Records

1841
August 1841
Birth of George W. Sheldon in New York, United States of America
New York, United States of America
1855
1855
Age 14
George W. Sheldon resided here in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 29
George W. Sheldon resided here in Lawrence, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
Lawrence, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 34
George W. Sheldon resided here in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 64
George W. Sheldon resided here in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 69
George W. Sheldon resided here in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 79
George W. Sheldon resided here in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
1920
May 1920
Age 79
Death of George W. Sheldon in Washington County, New York, United States of America
Washington County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: August 1841
    Event Place: New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fort Ann, Washington, New York; Roll: T624_1087; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375100
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lawrence, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: M593_1097; Page: 369B; Family History Library Film: 552596
    [4] New York, State Census, 1855
    [5] New York, State Census, 1875
    [6] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 03; City: Fort Ann; County: Washington
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fort Ann, Washington, New York; Roll: T625_1272; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 204

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lawrence, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lawrence, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: M593_1097; Page: 369B; Family History Library Film: 552596

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 03; City: Fort Ann; County: Washington

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fort Ann, Washington, New York; Roll: T624_1087; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375100

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fort Ann, Washington, New York; Roll: T625_1272; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 204

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: May 1920
    Event Place: West Fort Ann, Washington County, New York, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, George W Sheldon May 1920

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1920
    Event Place: Washington County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Fort Ann, Washington County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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