Alexander Sheldon
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Alexander Sheldon was an American physician and politician.
in 1787. He was a member of the New York State Assembly
from 1800 to 1808, in 1812 and in 1826, and was Speaker
in 1804, 1805, 1806, 1808 and 1812. He was the last of the Speakers that wore the Cocked Hat as the badge of office.
He graduated from the New York College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1812.
He was a Regent of the University of the State of New York
. He was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1821.
He was married to Miriam King (b. 1770 Suffield). Their son, Smith Sheldon (1811–1884), established the publishing-house of Sheldon and Co. Their daughter Delia Sheldon was the mother of Sheldon Jackson
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Life
He was the son of Phineas Sheldon (1717–1807) and Ruth Harmon Sheldon (1733–1805). He graduated from Yale CollegeYale College
Yale College was the official name of Yale University from 1718 to 1887. The name now refers to the undergraduate part of the university. Each undergraduate student is assigned to one of 12 residential colleges.-Residential colleges:...
in 1787. He was a member of the New York State Assembly
New York State Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
from 1800 to 1808, in 1812 and in 1826, and was Speaker
Speaker of the New York State Assembly
The Speaker of the New York State Assembly is the highest official in the New York State Assembly, customarily elected from the ranks of the majority party....
in 1804, 1805, 1806, 1808 and 1812. He was the last of the Speakers that wore the Cocked Hat as the badge of office.
He graduated from the New York College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1812.
He was a Regent of the University of the State of New York
University of the State of New York
The University of the State of New York is the State of New York's governmental umbrella organization responsible for most institutions and people in any way connected with formal educational functions, public and private, in New York State...
. He was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1821.
He was married to Miriam King (b. 1770 Suffield). Their son, Smith Sheldon (1811–1884), established the publishing-house of Sheldon and Co. Their daughter Delia Sheldon was the mother of Sheldon Jackson
Sheldon Jackson
Sheldon Jackson was a Presbyterian missionary who also became a political leader. During this career he travelled about 1 million miles and established over 100 missions and churches in the Western United States. He is best remembered for his extensive work during the final quarter of the 19th...
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Sources
- Bio at Famous Americans
- http://www.shaweb.net/GenWeb/WebHist/Pedigree/7394.htm Ancestry
- http://www.rootsweb.com/~nymontgo/statelegis.html Members of NYSA from Montg. Co.