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Otis Sheldon 1801–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1801

Birth Location: Fort Ann, Washington, NY

Death Date: 25 Apr 1885

Death Location: Fort Ann, Washington, New York

Father: Nathan Sheldon

Mother: Eleanor VanLoner

Spouse(s): Emeline Grout

Children(s): Duane Sheldon, George Sheldon, Sarah Sheldon, Orlin Sheldon, Stephen Sheldon, Leroy Sheldon, Lusinda Sheldon

In 1801, Otis Sheldon entered the world in Fort Ann, Washington, NY, born to Nathan Sheldon And Eleanor Vanloner. In 1855, Otis Sheldon resided in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA. In 1875, Otis Sheldon resided in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA. Otis Sheldon married Emeline Grout, and had children including Duane Stephen Sheldon, George W Sheldon, Leroy Sheldon, Lusinda C Sheldon, Orlin B Sheldon, Sarah Caroline Sheldon, Stephen A Sheldon. Otis Sheldon passed away in 1885 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York.

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Biography

  • In 1801, Otis Sheldon entered the world in Fort Ann, Washington, NY, born to Nathan Sheldon And Eleanor Vanloner.
  • In 1855, Otis Sheldon resided in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.
  • In 1875, Otis Sheldon resided in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.
  • Otis Sheldon married Emeline Grout, and had children including Duane Stephen Sheldon, George W Sheldon, Leroy Sheldon, Lusinda C Sheldon, Orlin B Sheldon, Sarah Caroline Sheldon, Stephen A Sheldon.
  • Otis Sheldon passed away in 1885 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York.

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Otis Sheldon's Ancestors

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Otis Sheldon
1801–1885
Birth Place: Fort Ann, Washington, NY
Parents
Nathan Sheldon
1771–1858
Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Eleanor VanLoner
1774–1862
New York
Grandparents
George Sheldon
1738–1829
South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
Content Soule
1737–1816
South Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sheldon
1708–1755
Harriet Winters
1711–1806
Timothy Soule
1714–1770
Elizabeth Allen
1710–1770
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Sheldon
1687–1752
Susannah Potter
1688–1735
Andrew Winters
1692–1733
Harriet Wood
1700–1750
Nathan Soule
1675–1736
Mercy Gifford
1683–1772
Ebenezer Allen
1680–
Margaret Williams
1682–

Otis Sheldon's Descendants

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Otis Sheldon (1801–25 Apr 1885) m. Emeline Grout (October 1818–12 October 1896)
  1. 1. Duane (Stephen) Sheldon 1849–1940 m. Mary (Arminta "Minta") Jakways 1864–1901
    1. 1. Frances (E.) Sheldon 1891–1969 m. Chester (Arthur) Copeland 1881–1983
      1. 1. Benjamin (Lee) Copeland 1917–2009
      2. 2. June Copeland 1914–1997
      3. 3. Frank Copeland 1923–
      4. 4. Nora Copeland 1915–2002 m. Frank Blossom 1916–2007
      5. 5. Helen Copeland 1912–
      6. 6. Norma Copeland 1916–
      7. 7. Richard (D) Copeland 1921–
      8. 8. Robert (H) Copeland 1921–
    2. 2. Agnes Sheldon 1892–1963
  2. 2. George (W.) Sheldon 1841–1920 m. Mary (Eliza) Sisson 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–
  3. 3. Sarah (Caroline) Sheldon 1844–1850
  4. 4. Orlin (B.) Sheldon 1847–1922 m. Lucinda Lewis 1843–
    1. 1. Frederick (Orlin) Sheldon 1876–1945
    2. 2. Otis (Steven) Sheldon 1877–1964
    3. 3. George (T) Shelden 1882–
  5. 5. Stephen (A.) Sheldon 1850–
  6. 6. Leroy Sheldon 1840–1840
  7. 7. Lusinda (C) Sheldon 1843– m. Royal (M) Sulivan 1840–

Otis Sheldon's Timeline

4 Records

1801
1801
Birth of Otis Sheldon in Fort Ann, Washington, NY
Fort Ann, Washington, NY
1855
1855
Age 54
Otis Sheldon resided here in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 74
Otis Sheldon resided here in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
1885
25 Apr 1885
Age 84
Death of Otis Sheldon in Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Fort Ann, Washington, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1801
    Event Place: Fort Ann, Washington, NY
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1855
    [2] New York, State Census, 1875

    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: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1885
    Event Place: Fort Ann, Washington, New York

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