JOHN SHELDON, farmer, P. O. Jumbo, was born in Delaware County, Ohio,
February 6, 1826. He is a son of William and Sarah Sheldon. His father
was a native of England, his mother of the State of New York. They
emigrated to Delaware County, Ohio, where they were married in 1837,
then came to Hardin County, and were among its first settlers. Mrs.
Sheldon died in September, 1850. Mr. Sheldon remarried, his second wife
being Tennie A. Shadley, deceased. Mr. Sheldon departed this life in
September, 1870. The subject of this sketch was married, April 17, 1857,
to Mary Fuls. she was born in Logan County, Ohio, in 1829, and is a
daughter of John and Mary A. Fuls. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon are the parents
of seven children. Mr. Sheldon has been engaged in farming for a number
of years. He owns 176 acres of well improved land, all secured by his
own industry as he started out in life with nothing.