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Jeremiah Sheldon 1779 – 1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Feb 1779

Birth Location: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 31 Mar 1870

Death Location: Connecticut, United States

Father: Asher Sheldon

Mother: Hannah Rogers

Spouse(s): Katy Lanfare

Children(s): Hannah Sheldon, Sophronia Sheldon, Truman Sheldon, Nicholas Sheldon, Austin Sheldon, Wilson Sheldon, Apollas Sheldon, Betsey Sheldon, Asher Sheldon, Wealthy Sheldon

The story of Jeremiah Sheldon began in 1779 in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. In 1810, Jeremiah Sheldon resided in North Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. In 1820, Jeremiah Sheldon resided in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Jeremiah Sheldon married Katy Lanfare, and had children including Hannah Sheldon, Sophronia Sheldon, Truman Sheldon, Nicholas Sheldon, Austin Sheldon, Wilson Sheldon, Apollas Sheldon, Betsey Sheldon, Asher Sheldon, Wealthy Ann Sheldon. Jeremiah Sheldon passed away in 1870 in Connecticut, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Jeremiah Sheldon began in 1779 in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.
  • In 1810, Jeremiah Sheldon resided in North Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.
  • In 1820, Jeremiah Sheldon resided in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.
  • Jeremiah Sheldon married Katy Lanfare, and had children including Hannah Sheldon, Sophronia Sheldon, Truman Sheldon, Nicholas Sheldon, Austin Sheldon, Wilson Sheldon, Apollas Sheldon, Betsey Sheldon, Asher Sheldon, Wealthy Ann Sheldon.
  • Jeremiah Sheldon passed away in 1870 in Connecticut, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Asher Sheldon
1756 – 1780
Birth Location: Branford,New Haven,Connecticut,USA
AS
Hannah Rogers
1752 – 1820
Birth Location: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
HR

Spouses(s)

Katy Lanfare
1778 – 1864
Birth Location: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
KL

Children(s)

Hannah Sheldon
1799 –
Birth Location: Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut
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Sophronia Sheldon
1802 – 1868
Birth Location: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
SS
Truman Sheldon
1803 – 1885
Birth Location: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
TS
Nicholas Sheldon
1804 – 1860
Birth Location: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
NS
Austin Sheldon
1806 – 1886
Birth Location: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
AS
Wilson Sheldon
1808 –
Birth Location: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
WS
Apollas Sheldon
1810 – 1825
Birth Location: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
AS
Betsey Sheldon
1812 – 1893
Birth Location: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
BS
Asher Sheldon
1814 – 1917
Birth Location: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
AS
Wealthy Sheldon
1816 – 1865
Birth Location: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
WS

Jeremiah Sheldon's Ancestors

Self
Jeremiah Sheldon
1779 – 1870
Birth Place: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Asher Sheldon
1756 – 1780
Branford,New Haven,Connecticut,USA
Hannah Rogers
1752 – 1820
Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Asher Sheldon
1728 – 1794
Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Wealthean Steele
1730 – 1772
Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Josiah Sheldon
1695 – 1768
Anna Stanley
1692 – 1770
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Caleb Stanley
1642 – 1718
Sarah Foster
1654 – 1698

Jeremiah Sheldon's Descendants

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Jeremiah Sheldon (17 Feb 1779 – 31 Mar 1870) m. Katy Lanfare (02 Mar 1778 – 29 Feb 1864)
  1. 1. Hannah Sheldon (07 Apr 1799 – )
  2. 2. Sophronia Sheldon (05 Mar 1802 – 13 Jul 1868)
  3. 3. Truman Sheldon (17 May 1803 – 14 Jun 1885) m. Almira Apley (Abt. 1805 – 12 May 1871)
    1. 1. Sarah (Cornelia) Sheldon (02 Aug 1841 – 1914) m. Charles (A.) Young (Dec 1836 – )
    2. 2. Edward (Doolittle) Sheldon (18 Apr 1843 – 1915) m. Marion Greer (Sep 1844 – ) m. Mary (Anne Harvey) (Harvy) (16 Jul 1866 – Aug 1944)
      1. 1. Robert (Truman) Sheldon (14 Nov 1871 – 16 Dec 1939)
    3. 3. George (Lewis) Sheldon (07 Apr 1845 – 09 May 1924) m. Alice (E.) Pond (1847 – ) m. Everetta Banta (1853 – )
      1. 1. Robert (T) Sheldon (Nov 1871 – )
      2. 2. Cornelia (I.) Sheldon (Abt. 1873 – )
    4. 4. Franklin (S) Sheldon (Abt. 1847 – 09 May 1924) m. Mariam Sheldon (Abt. 1847 – )
      1. 1. Clarence (G) Sheldon (Abt. 1875 – )
      2. 2. John (H.) Sheldon (Abt. 1876 – )
      3. 3. Emma (L) Sheldon (Abt. 1877 – )
  4. 4. Nicholas Sheldon (15 Oct 1804 – 19 Sep 1860)
  5. 5. Austin Sheldon (20 Jun 1806 – 18 Jan 1886)
  6. 6. Wilson Sheldon (09 Apr 1808 – )
  7. 7. Apollas Sheldon (24 May 1810 – 20 Mar 1825)
  8. 8. Betsey Sheldon (05 Jan 1812 – 1893)
  9. 9. Asher Sheldon (12 Mar 1814 – 14 Jul 1917)
  10. 10. Wealthy (Ann) Sheldon (13 Mar 1816 – 01 Jun 1865)

Jeremiah Sheldon's Timeline

5 Records

1779
17 Feb 1779
Birth of Jeremiah Sheldon in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
1810
1810
Age 31
Jeremiah Sheldon resided here in North Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
North Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
1820
1820
Age 41
Jeremiah Sheldon resided here in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
1860
1860
Age 81
Jeremiah Sheldon resided here in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
1870
31 Mar 1870
Age 91
Death of Jeremiah Sheldon in Connecticut, United States
Connecticut, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1779
    Event Place: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 117; SAR Membership Number: 23309
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: M653_85; Page: 875; Image: 138; Family History Library Film: 803085

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: North Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: North Haven, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: 2; Page: 397; Image: 0281230; Family History Library Film: 00410

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut; Page: 92; NARA Roll: M33_3; Image: 102

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Branford, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: M653_85; Page: 875; Image: 138; Family History Library Film: 803085

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1870
    Event Place: Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 117; SAR Membership Number: 23309
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