Henry S. Sheldon1

M, b. 22 August 1808, d. 17 October 1882
     Henry S. was born on Monday, 22 August 1808 in David's Island in the City, County & State of New York. He was the son of Daniel and Phoebe (Green) Sheldon. Henry married Nancy Ridgely, daughter of Westall Ridgely and Elizabeth Heim, on 12 March 1835 in Ohio.2 Henry & Nancy had children: Matilda 1/14/1836-4/21/1896][m. 5/28/1859 Anthony Walter Jr.], Rachel [2/12/1838-2/16/1917][m. 10/05/1858 Joseph Henry Walter], Sarah Jane [7/01/1840-7/25/1907][m. 10/21/1858 Ellzey Bishop], Mary Ann [8/13/1842-5/16/1856], Andrew Jackson [10/00/1844-4/06/1901][m. Sarah Jane Dewiel], Rebecca [7/01/1848-12/21/1909][m. 3/24 1870 Samuel Henry Bogan], Annis [5/03/1858-6/15/1918][m. 2/12/1874 Sarah Ann Bogan], William [4/15/1853-3/30/1926][m. 1881 Ellen Jane Taxler], Henry [8/251855-5/12/1922][m. 1887 Mary A. Hushour] & Nancy [3/12/1858-2/23/1919][m. 1876 Henry Weaver & 2nd 9/23/1915 William H. More]. 5 August 1850, Henry and his wife, Nancy, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Jackson Township, Crawford County, Ohio. Enumerated in this household were Henry Sheldon [41 New York-cooper], his wife: Nancy [36 Maryland], children: Matilda [14 Ohio], Rachel [12 Ohio], Sarah Jane [10 Ohio], Mary A. [8 Ohio], Andrew [6 Ohio], Rebecca [3 Ohio], & Enon [2/12 Ohio].3 9 June 1860, Henry and his wife, Nancy, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Jackson Township. Enumerated in this household were Henry Shelden [52 New York], his wife: Nancy [44 Ohio], children: Andrew [12 Ohio], Rebecca [11 Ohio], Amos [8 Ohio], William [6 Ohio], Henry [4 Ohio] & Nancy [2 Ohio].4 22 June 1870, Henry and his wife, Nancy, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Jackson Township. Enumerated in this household were Henry S. Sheldon [61 New York], his wife: Nancy [56 Ohio], children: Amos W. [20 Ohio], WilliamN. [17 Ohio], Henry S. Jr, [14 Ohio] & Nancy [12 Ohio]. He is a farmer.5 June 1880, Henry and his wife, Nancy, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Jackson Township. Enumerated in this household were H. S. Sheldon [72 New York], his wife: Nancy [67 Ohio], William H. [27 Ohio] & Henry Jr. [25 Ohio].6 Henry's wife, Nancy, died on 21 November 1881 in Jackson Township leaving him a widower. Henry departed this life on Tuesday, 17 October 1882 in Jackson Township at age 74 years, 1 month and 25 days. He was buried at Sandusky Township in Biddle Cemetery. The inscription on his tombstone reads: Henry S. Sheldon - Died Oct. 17, 1882 - Aged 74 Y. 1M. 25 D.7

Family

Nancy Ridgely b. 30 Jun 1813, d. 21 Nov 1881

Citations

  1. [S306] John Edward Hopley, History of Crawford County and Ohio, page 1006 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES:
    HENRY S. SHELDON. farmer: P. O. Leesville: was born in Essex Co., N. Y. in 1808; son of Daniel and Phoebe (Green) Sheldon. The latter was born in Ireland, and the former in the State of New York, where they lived and died. Mr. Sheldon's parents died when he was quite young, and he lived with his Grandfather Sheldon until 13 years of age, and. from that time until he was 19 year's of age, he was on the water. In 1826, he came to Crawford Co., and has lived in the county ever since. He was married, on March 12, 1835, to Nancy Ridgely, who was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, in 1813 and came to Crawford Co. at a very early day. From this union there were ten children - Matilda, Rachel, Mary A., Sarah J., Andrew J., Rebecca, Annas W., William H., Henry and Nancy. Mr. Sheldon began business for himself a poor man, and has been somewhat fortunate in business. He is a cooper by trade, a business he followed for a great many years.
  2. [S336] Carl E. Shumaker, Marriages of Crawford County, Ohio 1831-1997, Volume II: page 706 - 12 March 1835: Nancy Ridgley to Henry S. Sheldon [Volume I: page 41].
  3. [S674] 1850 United States Federal Census: Crawford County, Ohio - page 347 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  4. [S675] 1860 United States Federal Census: Jackson Township, Crawford County, Ohio - sheet 56, line 40 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  5. [S676] 1870 United States Federal Census: Jackson Township, Crawford County, Ohio - sheet 20, line 20 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  6. [S677] 1880 United States Federal Census: Jackson Township, Crawford County, Ohio - Enumeration District 102, sheet 9, line 16 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  7. [S225] Carl Shumaker, Cemeteries of Crawford County, Ohio, Volume 2: page 475 - Henry S. Sheldon born: --; death: 17 October 1882 age 74 years 1 month 25 days; parents: Daniel Sheldon & Phebe Green; spouse: Nancy Ridgely; burial: Biddle Cemetery - grave 163.