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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, Wilson Sheldon, Betsey Sheldon, Asher Sheldon, Wealthy Sheldon, Apollas Sheldon, Sophronia Sheldon, Nicholas Sheldon, Austin Sheldon, Truman Sheldon

In 1779, Jeremiah Sheldon entered the world in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, born to Asher Sheldon And Hannah Rogers. 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 Apollas Sheldon, Asher Sheldon, Austin Sheldon, Betsey Sheldon, Hannah Sheldon, Nicholas Sheldon, Sophronia Sheldon, Truman Sheldon, Wealthy Ann Sheldon, Wilson Sheldon. Jeremiah Sheldon passed away in 1870 in Connecticut, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1779, Jeremiah Sheldon entered the world in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, born to Asher Sheldon And Hannah Rogers.
  • 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 Apollas Sheldon, Asher Sheldon, Austin Sheldon, Betsey Sheldon, Hannah Sheldon, Nicholas Sheldon, Sophronia Sheldon, Truman Sheldon, Wealthy Ann Sheldon, Wilson Sheldon.
  • Jeremiah Sheldon passed away in 1870 in Connecticut, United States.

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Parents

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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 1799–
  2. 2. Wilson Sheldon 1808–
  3. 3. Betsey Sheldon 1812–1893
  4. 4. Asher Sheldon 1814–1917
  5. 5. Wealthy (Ann) Sheldon 1816–1865
  6. 6. Apollas Sheldon 1810–1825
  7. 7. Sophronia Sheldon 1802–1868
  8. 8. Nicholas Sheldon 1804–1860
  9. 9. Austin Sheldon 1806–1886
  10. 10. Truman Sheldon 1803–1885 m. Almira Apley 1805–1871
    1. 1. Sarah (Cornelia) Sheldon 1841–1914 m. Charles (A.) Young 1836–
    2. 2. Franklin (S) Sheldon 1847–1924 m. Mariam Sheldon 1847–
      1. 1. Clarence (G) Sheldon 1875–
      2. 2. John (H.) Sheldon 1876–
      3. 3. Emma (L) Sheldon 1877–
    3. 3. Edward (Doolittle) Sheldon 1843–1915 m. Marion Greer 1844– m. Mary (Anne Harvey) (Harvy) 1866–1944
      1. 1. Robert (Truman) Sheldon 1871–1939
    4. 4. George (Lewis) Sheldon 1845–1924 m. Alice (E.) Pond 1847– m. Everetta Banta 1853–
      1. 1. Cornelia (I.) Sheldon 1873–
      2. 2. Robert (T) Sheldon 1871–

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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