15 Nov 1831: Oliver Shelden of Bernardston Yeoman [together with my wife Anna Shelden] convey to Hatsell Purple of Bernardston Gentleman for $900 a tract of land about 50 acres. Acknowledged 8 Dec 1831.
↑ Oliver Sheldon is over 45 in 1820 census, so born before 1775. He is named as executor of his father's will, which often falls to the youngest son as most likely to survive the parent. His marriage in 1805 suggests likely born in 1770's.
↑ Ann Sheldon is head of household in 1840 census.
