Carl Maxson Sheldon, son of Henry Maxson and Mary Ann Saunders Sheldon, was born in Albion, January 1, 1861, and died in Memorial Hospital, Edgerton, November 3, 1936.
At the age of sixteen he was baptized and joined the Albion Seventh Day Baptist Church of which he remained a consistent, loyal and helpful member for sixty years.
On March 31, 1903, he was married to Miss Pearl R. Crosley, also of Albion. He is survived by his wife; daughter, Mrs. Howard Root; two grandchildren; and two sisters, The Misses Clara A. and Phebe S. Sheldon.
Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Charles W. Thorngate, and burial was made in Evergreen Cemetery, Albion. C. W. T.