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Nelson Sheldon 1822–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Aug 1822

Birth Location: Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA

Death Date: 12 Jan 1906

Death Location: Clearwater, Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America

Father: Samuel SHELDON

Mother: Parmelia MARTIN

Spouse(s): Lucy SHELDON-DRAPER

Children(s): George Sheldon, Annie Sheldon, Samuel Sheldon, Homer Sheldon

The story of Nelson Sheldon began in 1822 in Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA. In 1870, Nelson Sheldon resided in Dane, Dane, Dane, Wisconsin, USA. In 1880, Nelson Sheldon resided in Clearwater, Wright, Minnesota, USA. Nelson Sheldon married Lucy Elizabeth Sheldon Draper, and had children including Annie Sheldon, Eleazer Sheldon, George Nelson Sheldon, Homer Sheldon, Samuel Sheldon. Nelson Sheldon passed away in 1906 in Clearwater, Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Nelson Sheldon began in 1822 in Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA.
  • In 1870, Nelson Sheldon resided in Dane, Dane, Dane, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1880, Nelson Sheldon resided in Clearwater, Wright, Minnesota, USA.
  • Nelson Sheldon married Lucy Elizabeth Sheldon Draper, and had children including Annie Sheldon, Eleazer Sheldon, George Nelson Sheldon, Homer Sheldon, Samuel Sheldon.
  • Nelson Sheldon passed away in 1906 in Clearwater, Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel SHELDON
1800–1876
Birth Location: Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA
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Parmelia MARTIN
1800–1832
Birth Location: Worcester, Worchester, Massachusetts, USA
PM

Spouses(s)

Lucy SHELDON-DRAPER
1821–1901
Birth Location: of Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA
LS

Children(s)

George Sheldon
1862–1939
Birth Location: Sheldon, Vermont, USA
GS
Annie Sheldon
1865–
Birth Location: Vermont
AS
Samuel Sheldon
1853–
Birth Location: Vermont
SS
Homer Sheldon
1856–
Birth Location: Vermont
HS

Nelson Sheldon's Ancestors

Self
Nelson Sheldon
1822–1906
Birth Place: Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Parents
Samuel Willard SHELDON
1800–1876
Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Parmelia MARTIN
1800–1832
Worcester, Worchester, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
George SHELDON
1767–1851
Salisbury, Litchfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America
Joanna Sheldon
1769–1860
Connecticut
Thomas (Newbold MARTIN Revolutionary) Patriot
1761–1822
Paxton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Lydia GATES
1762–1806
Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Colonel Sheldon
1740–1805
Sarah Bellows
1739–1803
Jacob Jr.
1748–1835
Mary Cox
1757–1835
William MARTYN
1719–1795
Rebecca MOORE
1720–1780
John GATES
1713–1797
Violetta RICE
1722–1801
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elisha Sheldon
1709–1779
Elizabeth Ely
1715–1790
Samuel Bellows
1699–1759
Elizabeth White
1704–1786
Jacob Smith
1720–1797
Elizabeth Ox
1726–
Allen Cox
1730–1797
Mary Hilliard
1729–1797
Samuel CT
1694–1740
# Hinman
1697–1750
Peter Moore
1701–1770
Mary (Moore)
1697–1786
Jonathan Gg:7
1683–1755
Persis **
1691–1776
Jotham Rice
1696–1782
Mercy Rice
1708–1803

Nelson Sheldon's Descendants

1.
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Nelson Sheldon (12 Aug 1822–12 Jan 1906) m. Lucy (Elizabeth) SHELDON-DRAPER (22 May 1821–29 March 1901)
  1. 1. George (Nelson) Sheldon 1862–1939 m. Mary (Ann) Sheldon 1861–1925 m. Amma Sheldon 1861–
    1. 1. Loyal (P) Sheldon 1891–1955 m. Josie Sheldon 1895–1986
      1. 1. Marion Thompson 1918–1994 m. Glenn (F) Thompson 1916–1991 m. Louise (H) Thompson 1920–
        1. 1. David (Glenn) Thompson 1938–2019 m. Sandra (Marie) Johnson 1940–2022
      2. 2. Lois (K) Sheldon 1920–1983 m. Walter (J) Powers 1921–
      3. 3. Ethel (Irene) Roerig 1922–2018 m. John Roerig 1913–1977
        1. 1. Steven (J) Roerig 1946–2009
        2. 2. Sandra (D) Roerig 1942–2017
      4. 4. Wilmer (G) Sheldon 1923– m. Mary Jon 1925–2017
      5. 5. Danial (H) Sheldon 1927–1992 m. Helen (Ruth) King 1925–1989
    2. 2. Otis (M) Sheldon 1890–1948
    3. 3. Ivy (A) Sheldon 1887–1972 m. William (Wallace) Sheldon 1879–1944
      1. 1. Cecil (G) Sheldon 1906–1984
      2. 2. Gladys Sheldon 1909–1990
      3. 3. Vernon Sheldon 1912–
      4. 4. Andy (Lee) Sheldon 1914–1995
      5. 5. Viola (M.) McCormick 1916–2000
    4. 4. Oliver (Vernon) Sheldon 1886–1948
    5. 5. Levi (Wilfred) Sheldon 1892–1978
    6. 6. Newton (P) Sheldon 1894–
    7. 7. Dorthia Sheldon 1908–
    8. 8. Ruth (Evelyn) Sheldon 1898–1984
    9. 9. Lola (May) Sheldon 1900–1990
    10. 10. Everett (Ralph) SHELDON 1899–1899
    11. 11. George (Howard) Sheldon 1896–1897
    12. 12. Josie (K) Sheldon 1896–1986
      1. 1. Lois (Kathleen) Sheldon 1920–1983
      2. 2. Wilmer (George (Bill)) Sheldon 1923–2013
      3. 3. Ethel (Irene) Sheldon 1921–2018
  2. 2. Annie Sheldon 1865–
  3. 3. Samuel Sheldon 1853–
  4. 4. Homer Sheldon 1856–

Nelson Sheldon's Timeline

4 Records

1822
12 Aug 1822
Birth of Nelson Sheldon in Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1870
1870
Age 48
Nelson Sheldon resided here in Dane, Dane, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
Dane, Dane, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
Nelson Sheldon resided here in Clearwater, Wright, Minnesota, USA
Clearwater, Wright, Minnesota, USA
1906
12 Jan 1906
Age 84
Death of Nelson Sheldon in Clearwater, Wright, Minnesota, USA
Clearwater, Wright, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1822
    Event Place: Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clearwater, Wright, Minnesota; Roll: 638; Page: 321c; Enumeration District: 060
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Dane, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1708; Page: 156A
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Dane, Dane, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Dane, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1708; Page: 156A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Clearwater, Wright, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clearwater, Wright, Minnesota; Roll: 638; Page: 321c; Enumeration District: 060

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1906
    Event Place: Clearwater, Wright, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clearwater, Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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