He served in the French and Indian Wars, being in Capt. Israel Williams' Co. from Dec. 11, 1755, to Oct. 18, 1756, scouting to the westward. The same year, 1756, he was also on a scout under Lieut. Matthew Clesson. From Oct. 19, 1756 to Jan. 23, 1757, he was in the service at Lake George. His name also appears on Burk's enlistment roll ending Nov. 30, 1758. He was sergeant, and in 1758-9 was in charge of one of the Sheldon Forts, later attained the rank of Captain.
He married Sarah Bardwell on August 3,1747 at Bernardston, MA.
Children: Amasa Sheldon Jr, Reuben Sheldon, Elihu Sheldon, Rufus Sheldon, Arad Sheldon, Oliver Sheldon, Hannah Sheldon Holton Webster, Lois Sheldon, Eunice Sheldon, Sarah Sheldon Ash, and Elisha Sheldon.
He married Sarah Bardwell on August 3,1747 at Bernardston, MA.
Children: Amasa Sheldon Jr, Reuben Sheldon, Elihu Sheldon, Rufus Sheldon, Arad Sheldon, Oliver Sheldon, Hannah Sheldon Holton Webster, Lois Sheldon, Eunice Sheldon, Sarah Sheldon Ash, and Elisha Sheldon.
He served in the French and Indian Wars, being in Capt. Israel Williams' Co. from Dec. 11, 1755, to Oct. 18, 1756, scouting to the westward. The same year, 1756, he was also on a scout under Lieut. Matthew Clesson. From Oct. 19, 1756 to Jan. 23, 1757, he was in the service at Lake George. His name also appears on Burk's enlistment roll ending Nov. 30, 1758. He was sergeant, and in 1758-9 was in charge of one of the Sheldon Forts, later attained the rank of Captain.
He married Sarah Bardwell on August 3,1747 at Bernardston, MA.
Children: Amasa Sheldon Jr, Reuben Sheldon, Elihu Sheldon, Rufus Sheldon, Arad Sheldon, Oliver Sheldon, Hannah Sheldon Holton Webster, Lois Sheldon, Eunice Sheldon, Sarah Sheldon Ash, and Elisha Sheldon.
He married Sarah Bardwell on August 3,1747 at Bernardston, MA.
Children: Amasa Sheldon Jr, Reuben Sheldon, Elihu Sheldon, Rufus Sheldon, Arad Sheldon, Oliver Sheldon, Hannah Sheldon Holton Webster, Lois Sheldon, Eunice Sheldon, Sarah Sheldon Ash, and Elisha Sheldon.
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