Libby Wilson, Author at The Sheldon Family Association

Reunion plans are underway for 2023. We hope you will join us in Fort Wayne, August 2-6, for our Annual Reunion and Meeting!

For those who attended the Board/Annual Meeting in 2021, some things will feel familiar. For instance, we have a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn and Suites, just two blocks from the Allen County Public Library. This is the same location as in 2021. The group rate includes a large buffet breakfast and free garage parking.

Something totally new and never done before Sheldon activity is that we are planning a group outing (ideally in a private suite with A/C, food and beverages) to see the Fort Wayne TinCaps take on the Great Lake Loons at Parkview Field, directly behind our hotel. This is a minor league team and the High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. More information on that to follow. We hope you’ll join us for a fun night at the ballgame.

Other plans include tours to the neighboring town of Grabill, and Amish community with shops and horse drawn vehicles, The DeBrand Chocolate factory tour, a stroll through the Botanical Conservatory, a downtown walk to see 11 amazing murals, or how about trying an escape room?

Of course, we haven’t forgotten that the main reason why we have an annual reunion:

First, we look forward to sharing Sheldon discoveries. We have scheduled time to again visit and peruse the Sheldon Files housed in the Allen County Public Library. We hope you will feel the exhilaration of touching and feeling true Sheldon history. As is always the case, the second time around is a better set of eyes.
The second is to connect with our Sheldon cousins
Third is participating in the discussions on how to take this wonderful data and put it out to the world of Sheldons.
Fourth is our Annual Meeting when the election results and new leaders will be announced along with a review of the year’s activities.

There will also be time for you to work on your own family genealogy projects as well. The ACPL has an amazing genealogy department and staff to help you. The last time I was there I found a photo of my Grandfather in a 1930 yearbook! The ACPL is a FamilySearch affiliate library, providing access to digitized records from all over the world. For more information on the genealogy department and how to make the most of your visit, please see https://www.acpl.lib.in.us

As you can see, there are a lot of activities and discussions planned!

The Hampton Inn & Suites is ready to take your room reservations using the online link below. Please remember to make your reservation by the cut off date of July 2, 2023, to get the group rate of $149 + tax per night.

Hampton Inn and Suites, Downtown Fort Wayne

223 West Jefferson Blvd

Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Sheldon Family Association group booking link –

https://group.hamptoninn.com/cj86bd

We look forward to seeing you in Fort Wayne!

Respectfully,

Libby Wilson, Reunion Committee

Reunion@SheldonFamily.org

Hello Sheldon cousins!

If you are a descendant of Godfrey Sheldon(S4), 1599-1670, this year’s reunion will be especially interesting for you. We will be discussing the Sheldons who descend from Godfrey, including his son William and his involvement in King Philip’s war, his granddaughter Susannah, who accused many of her neighbors of witchcraft, and his 4th great-grandson William Everett Sheldon, who died at Andersonville, GA during the Civil War.

The deadline for booking a room at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea is fast approaching! We have a room block available for Wednesday, Aug 17 through Saturday, August 20. Reserve your room no later than July 17 to get the group rate of $139, plus tax. To reserve a room you may call Sharon Romano, Director of Group Sales at the hotel at (617) 336-9008 and tell her you are with the Sheldon Family Association.

The hotel has a free airport shuttle for those who are flying in. Once you have your luggage, call the hotel at (617) 884-2900 to arrange for the shuttle to pick you up. They will also be available or for your return trip to the airport. The shuttle runs from 5 am to 10 pm.

On Thursday, August 18, we will be touring Danvers and Salem. The bus will leave the hotel at 8:30 am and return around dinner time. We will see the Veterans Memorial in Danvers, visit two cemeteries, and Sheldon Square, and have free time to explore Salem. Water and snacks included, lunch is on your own at The Village Tavern in downtown Salem.

On Friday, August 19, we will head to downtown Boston where we will walk the Freedom Trail to see sites important in American history, including Boston Common, Paul Revere’s home, and the Old North Church. The walk is about 2.5 miles. Some of the sites charge admission fees. You choose the sights you want to tour.

And, on Saturday, August 20 we’ll have our annual meeting at the hotel, at 3 pm eastern time. Following the meeting, we will meet for dinner at a local restaurant.

So, pack your good walking shoes, and come along with us on an adventure to explore the greater Boston area! We look forward to seeing you in August in Boston!

Author: Libby Wilson

2023 Reunion Planned for August 2-5, in Fort Wayne, IN.

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