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Mercy Sheldon 1828–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1828

Birth Location: Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut

Death Date: 1905

Death Location: New Milford, Connecticut, USA

Father: Caleb JR

Mother: Anna Barnum

Spouse(s): William Marvin

Children(s): Frank Marvin

The story of Mercy Sheldon began in 1828 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut. In 1860, Mercy Sheldon resided in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. Mercy Sheldon married William W Marvin, and had children including Frank W Marvin. Mercy Sheldon passed away in 1905 in New Milford, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Mercy Sheldon began in 1828 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut.
  • In 1860, Mercy Sheldon resided in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA.
  • Mercy Sheldon married William W Marvin, and had children including Frank W Marvin.
  • Mercy Sheldon passed away in 1905 in New Milford, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Caleb JR
1787–1836
Birth Location: Pawling, Dutchess, New York
CJ
Anna Barnum
1790–1876
Birth Location: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut
AB

Spouses(s)

William Marvin
1824–1902
Birth Location: Connecticut
WM

Children(s)

Frank Marvin
1866–
Birth Location: Connecticut
FM

Mercy Sheldon's Ancestors

Self
Mercy Sheldon
1828–1905
Birth Place: Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut
Parents
Caleb Sheldon JR
1787–1836
Pawling, Dutchess, New York
Anna Barnum
1790–1876
Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut
Grandparents
Captain (Caleb Sheldon) SR
1747–1841
South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Mary Root
1748–1842
South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Amos Barnum
1752–1826
Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut
Sarah Geer
1752–1786
Preston City, New London, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sheldon
1708–1748
Harriet Winters
1710–1806
Gideon Roots
1721–1793
Marcy Roberts
1732–1744
Amos Barnum
1722–1754
Jemima Hall
1720–1776
Ezra Geer
1724–1809
Elizabeth Canada
1726–1773
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Sheldon
1686–1752
Susanna Potter
1688–1756
Andrew Winters
1692–1733
Harriet Wood
1700–1750
Josiah Root
1688–1727
Elizabeth Huthwitt
1697–1729
Samuel Roberts
1712–1778
Elizabeth Prindle
1711–1785
Ebenezer Barnum
1682–1755
Abigail Skeels
1686–1756
Samuel Hall
1695–1730
Hannah Guire
1697–1752
Joseph Geer
1664–1743
Susannah Silsby
1669–1743
David Canada
1683–1732
Margaret Lambert
1696–1728

Mercy Sheldon's Descendants

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Mercy Sheldon (1828–1905) m. William (W) Marvin (Apr 1824–1902)
  1. 1. Frank (W) Marvin 1866– m. Annie (M) Osbourne 1878–
    1. 1. Lillian (Rose) Marvin 1901–2000 m. Ira (Boutwell) Harvey 1900–1978
      1. 1. Dorothy (Maude) Harvey 1925–2013 m. Donald (Earl) Merchant 1923–1999
      2. 2. Lillian (Etta) Harvey 1921–1999 m. Kenneth (Earl Griffith) Sr. 1917–1984
        1. 1. Kenneth (Earl Griffith) Jr. 1938–2011
      3. 3. Ethel (Violet) Harvey 1923– m. Dalton (Earl) Sherman 1923–
    2. 2. William (F) Marvin 1901–1970 m. Elizabeth Simpson 1914–1980
    3. 3. Dorothea (M) Marvin 1905–

Mercy Sheldon's Timeline

8 Records

1825
1825
Birth of Mercy Sheldon in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut
Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut
1828
1828
Birth of Mercy Sheldon in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut
Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut
1860
1860
Age 32
Mercy Sheldon resided here in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
Mercy Sheldon resided here in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
1880
1880
Age 52
Mercy Sheldon resided here in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
Mercy Sheldon resided here in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
1905
1905
Age 77
Mercy Sheldon resided here in Meriden, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, Connecticut, USA
1905
1905
Age 77
Death of Mercy Sheldon in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut
New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1825
    Event Place: Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: 101; Family History Film: 1254101; Page: 544A; Enumeration District: 030; Image: 0788
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: M593_106; Page: 261B; Image: 57; Family History Library Film: 545605
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: 140; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0244; FHL microfilm: 1240140
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: M653_81; Page: 549; Image: 560; Family History Library Film: 803081
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1828
    Event Place: Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut
    Record Source: Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: M653_81; Page: 549; Image: 560; Family History Library Film: 803081

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: M593_106; Page: 261B; Image: 57; Family History Library Film: 545605

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: 101; Family History Film: 1254101; Page: 544A; Enumeration District: 030; Image: 0788

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: 140; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0244; FHL microfilm: 1240140

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: M593_106; Page: 261B; Image: 57; Family History Library Film: 545605

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Milford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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