Sheldon Family Association

Purpose of the Association
The Sheldon Family Association was founded in 1939 by a group of Sheldon descendants, with the purpose of furthering interest in their heritage and preserving their family history. The genealogical data with which the SFA began was originally collected by Reverend Henry O. Sheldon, a circuit preacher, as he rode from village to village in the 1800s. Rev. Sheldon documented five apparently unrelated Sheldon families dating back to Colonial times. But the SFA has become much more than a surname-based genealogy society. Over the years, as descendants of these Sheldon families have met annually in various locations. In truth, we have become more of an extended family, sharing the bond of a common heritage and a common purpose.

Take a few minutes to learn more about the Sheldon Family Association, and its long history, activities and resources. And if you have a Sheldon ancestor, please request a free search Sheldon Family Association Website.

Record Collections
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Indexes for (County/town/state name)

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Books

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Periodicals
SFA Quarterly Back Issues

Family Files (any other paper files)

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Misc

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Publications for Sale

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Look up Services
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Local Repositories Association Members Visit

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Benefits to Those Who Join the Association
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Meetings
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Reunions
2018 Reunion Registration Salt Lake Plaza Hotel at Temple Square (801) 521-0130 or (800) 366-3684

Save the dates September 30 – October 5, 2018 to join other members of the Sheldon Family Association for our “research oriented” reunion at the Plaza Hotel and the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. For more information click here

SFA Members, Prospective Members and Friends

Are you thinking about joining us for the fun, fellowship, and great research opportunities at the Sheldon Family Association Reunion 2018 in Salt Lake City from September 30 – October 5? If so, it is not too early to book your room at the Plaza Hotel at our special Sheldon association price. According to the response to our surveys sent to members, interest is high so a good attendance is expected.

To book your room, call the Plaza Hotel at either of these numbers and tell them you are with the Sheldon group. Call : 1-800- 366-3684 or 1-801- 521-0130. Room prices are: $91+ (12.60% tax) for a single/double room $101+ (12.60% tax) for a deluxe room There is a free shuttle between hotel and airport. If you drive, parking is $8.00 per day. We will be within walking distance to all planned activities so a car is not a necessity.

Workshops
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Board Meetings
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Indexing

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Past Projects

 * Since July 2006, The Sheldon Family Association has a Sheldon DNA project in conjunction with Family Tree DNA http://www.familytreedna.com email or phone 713-868-1438. For more information see DNA-Project
 * Hundreds of “Sheldon Places” and locations have been documented as our country grew westward. See Sheldon Places, on our Publications page.
 * We are continually adding new Sheldon (Shelden) information on our Sheldon Family Connections and Links pages. If you have a website with Sheldon-related information, or know of one, please Email:  webmaster@sheldonfamily.org.
 * The SFA also has a file of “Unconnected Sheldon Lines” and a database is underway for these Sheldons (Sheldens) and their descendants.