Sheldon Family Association: Difference between revisions

Sheldon Family Association (view source)

Revision as of 18:57, 15 January 2019

6 bytes removed , 15 January 2019

m

→‎Purpose of the Association

VisualWikitext

MarvinP

2

edits

@@ Line 29: / Line 29: @@
 === 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.<br>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.<br>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.<br>n truth, we have become more of an extended family, sharing the bond of a common heritage and a common purpose.<br>
+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.
+<br>
 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 [https://sheldonfamily.org/ Sheldon Family Association Website].