Sheldon Colvin, son of George (1) and Mary (Sheldon) Colvin, was born in Cranston, R. I., February 21, 1781. He was a farmer and well-known citizen of Cranston for many years prior to his death in November, 1871. He married Sarah Randall, who died August 8, 1878. Their children were: 1. Caleb, who married Catharine Dawley, and died April 6, 1882. 2. Mary Ann, died Oct. 1897. 3. Nehemiah. 4. Stephen, mentioned below. 5. William Wallace, born Aug. 27, 1825, died Sept. 22, 1851. 6. Daniel, born June 30, 1830, died March 17, 1832. 7. Daniel, born June 1, 1833.
