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William Sheldon 1787–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1787

Birth Location: Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England

Death Date: JAN 1863

Death Location: Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England

Father: John Sheldon

Mother: Mary Bonsor

Spouse(s): Hannah Goode

Children(s): Ann Sheldon, Jane Sheldon, John Sheldon, Mary Sheldon, Sarah Sheldon

The story of William Sheldon began in 1787 in Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England. In 1851, William Sheldon established residence. William Sheldon married Hannah Goode, and had children including Ann Sheldon, Jane Sheldon, John Sheldon, Mary Ann Sheldon, Sarah Sheldon. William Sheldon passed away in 1863 in Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of William Sheldon began in 1787 in Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England.
  • In 1851, William Sheldon established residence.
  • William Sheldon married Hannah Goode, and had children including Ann Sheldon, Jane Sheldon, John Sheldon, Mary Ann Sheldon, Sarah Sheldon.
  • William Sheldon passed away in 1863 in Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England.

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William Sheldon's Ancestors

Self
William Sheldon
1787–1863
Birth Place: Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England
Parents
John Sheldon
1761–1832
Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England
Mary Bonsor
1762–1840
Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England
Grandparents
John Bonsor
1730–
Frisby On The Wreake, Leicestershire, England
Sarah Matthews
1730–
Thurlaston, Leicestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Sheldon's Descendants

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William Sheldon (1787–JAN 1863) m. Hannah Goode (ABT 1775–1855)
  1. 1. Ann Sheldon 1816–
  2. 2. Jane Sheldon 1819–1919
  3. 3. John Sheldon 1822–1896 m. Elizabeth (Amelia) Corner 1821–1867
    1. 1. Sheldon 1853–1861
    2. 2. Amelia (Eliza Yates) Sheldon 1853–
    3. 3. Edith (Harriett) Sheldon 1855–
    4. 4. Fanny (Elizabeth) Sheldon 1855–1929
    5. 5. John (Henry) Sheldon 1857–1936 m. Martha (Ellen) Adcock 1860–
    6. 6. Josiah (Henry) Sheldon 1860–1925 m. Bessie Isaacs 1872–1940
      1. 1. Constance (Bessie) Sheldon 1897–1988
      2. 2. Maurice (Geoffrey) Sheldon 1906–1977 m. Elsie Paddock 1924–
      3. 3. Phyllis (Marjorie) Sheldon 1909–1992 m. Benjamin (Cecil) Hodgson 1907–1982 m. Cecil (Bradley) Harris 1903–2003
    7. 7. William (Corner) Sheldon 1852–1924 m. Sarah (Charlotte) Allsop 1844–1894 m. Charlotte (Annie) Rushbrook 1868–1961
      1. 1. Muriel Sheldon 1885–
      2. 2. Nora (Harriet) Sheldon 1900–1991
      3. 3. John (Bernard) Sheldon 1902–1971
  4. 4. Mary (Ann) Sheldon 1810–1910 m. Richard Morley 1807–
    1. 1. Hannah Morley 1839–
    2. 2. William Morley 1836–
  5. 5. Sarah Sheldon 1812–1823

William Sheldon's Timeline

4 Records

1787
1787
Birth of William Sheldon in Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England
Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England
1787
12 APR 1787
William Sheldon was christened in Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England
Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England
1851
1851
Age 64
William Sheldon resided here
None
1863
JAN 1863
Age 76
Death of William Sheldon in Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England
Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2091; Folio: 44; Page: 2; GSU roll: 87719.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: JAN 1863
    Event Place: Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 12 APR 1787
    Event Place: Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England

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