John Sheldon, III
Abt 1685 -
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
1. John Sheldon, III was born Abt 1685, South Kingstown, RI (son of John Sheldon, II and Susan Cleremont). Notes:
At least two Richmond deeds were signed by John and his wife: on 16 Dec 1740 a land deed was signed by John Sheldon, yeoman, of South Kingstown, and "Harodus Sheldon"; on 8 Oct 1748 a deed was signed by John & "Herdias" Sheldon.
John married Herodias Watson 11 Apr 1706, South Kingstown, RI. Herodias (daughter of John Watson and Dorcas Gardner) was born Abt 1688, Narragansett, RI. [Group Sheet]
Children:- John Sheldon, IV was born 10 Feb 1706/07.
- Dorcas Sheldon was born 4 Jan 1707/08.
- George Sheldon was born 26 May 1709.
- Samuel Sheldon was born 15 Jan 1713/14, South Kingstown, RI.
- William Sheldon was born 27 Mar 1715.
- Elizabeth Sheldon was born 31 Mar 1720.
- Sarah Sheldon was born 26 Feb 1721/22.
2. John Sheldon, II was born Abt 1653 (son of John Sheldon, I and Sarah Unknown); died Abt Jan 1705/06, South Kingstown, RI. John — Susan Cleremont. [Group Sheet]
3. Susan Cleremont Notes:
One genealogy has her surname as Cleremont.
Pat Long also has her maiden name as Cleremont, so I am using it on her recommendation.Children:
- Isaac Sheldon
- 1. John Sheldon, III was born Abt 1685, South Kingstown, RI.
Generation: 3
4. John Sheldon, I was born Abt 1628, England; died Aft 1679, South Kingstown, RI. Notes:
According to the Sheldon Family Association, this John Sheldon resided in Newport, Narragansett, & South Kingstown.
There was also a John Sheldon of about the same age in Providence.John — Sarah Unknown. [Group Sheet]
5. Sarah Unknown Children:
- 2. John Sheldon, II was born Abt 1653; died Abt Jan 1705/06, South Kingstown, RI.