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* Through its research the SFA has evolved from its initial presumptions by recognizing there are more Sheldons in the USA than those who can trace themselves directly to the presumed 5 colonial ancestors. | * Through its research the SFA has evolved from its initial presumptions by recognizing there are more Sheldons in the USA than those who can trace themselves directly to the presumed 5 colonial ancestors. | ||
* SFA researchers and members have added and continue to add more records and have started to use DNA evidence to expand our knowledge of the Sheldon history both in the USA and England. The purpose being to address the question of “Where did we come from?” | * SFA researchers and members have added and continue to add more records and have started to use DNA evidence to expand our knowledge of the Sheldon history both in the USA and England. The purpose being to address the question of “Where did we come from?” | ||
* SFA has reached out to a number of organizations. One is Ancestry.com where we have established a | * SFA has reached out to a number of organizations. One is Ancestry.com where we have established a digital database that a member can access and contribute to with permission. Another is the Allen County Public Library, the USA’s second largest family history library to scan and digitize the years of paper records, letters, and research collected by or done by SFA before the age of computers. Portions of the data will be made internet accessible. The goal of SFA is to be the definitive source of Sheldon family trees and the history associated with the name. | ||
* SFA has expanded the access to the Sheldon Family Association Quarterly by making it accessible to members via this website. It has also developed its own Facebook Group at | * SFA has expanded the access to the Sheldon Family Association Quarterly by making it accessible to members via this website. It has also developed its own Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/227414537803233. Individuals who join can get the latest news about developments on record research, DNA information, and association activities. | ||
* SFA continues to hold annual “Reunion” meetings which move to different locations across the US. The meetings focus on visiting Sheldon family historical sites, attending instructional courses, activities to meet “cousins” and to conduct its annual membership business meeting. | * SFA continues to hold annual “Reunion” meetings which move to different locations across the US. The meetings focus on visiting Sheldon family historical sites, attending instructional courses, activities to meet “cousins” and to conduct its annual membership business meeting. | ||