Ratay-Johnstone Ancestors - Person Sheet
Ratay-Johnstone Ancestors - Person Sheet
Spouses
Burial6 Sep 1950, Cremation, Hennengers Of Reading, Pennsylvania1323
FatherRobert Hayes FORDYCE (1855-1928)
MotherDaisy Ackerman HINDLE (1857-1914)
ChildrenElizabeth “Betty” (1914-1972)
James Gregory (1916-1977)
Notes for James Henry SHELDON
From History of Lehigh County Pennsylvania and a Genealogical and Biographical Record of its Families, vol. 3
http://digital.lib.lehigh.edu
James H. Sheldon, manager of the Post & Sheldon silk mill, at Allentown, was born at Paterson, N.J., Dec. 11, 1887. He received his education in the public schools, and the Stephens Preparatory School, until he became eighteen years old, then he entered the large silk industry there with which his father has been identified for many years, and under the instruction of his father, he was thoroughly familiarized with the entire business of manufacturing broad silks from the beginning of the process to the end. He continued there until 1912, then on account of his superior skill he was made the manager of the Allentown mill, one of the plants of the large and influential firm of Post & Sheldon, and he has since been thus engaged in a most successful manner.
Mr. Sheldon was married in 1911, to Beatrice Fordyce, daughter of Hon. Robert H. Fordyce, mayor of Paterson.
Once the Sheldon home:
http://www.historicbennermansion.com/history.html
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James H. Sheldon, manager of the Post & Sheldon silk mill, at Allentown, was born at Paterson, N.J., Dec. 11, 1887. He received his education in the public schools, and the Stephens Preparatory School, until he became eighteen years old, then he entered the large silk industry there with which his father has been identified for many years, and under the instruction of his father, he was thoroughly familiarized with the entire business of manufacturing broad silks from the beginning of the process to the end. He continued there until 1912, then on account of his superior skill he was made the manager of the Allentown mill, one of the plants of the large and influential firm of Post & Sheldon, and he has since been thus engaged in a most successful manner.
Mr. Sheldon was married in 1911, to Beatrice Fordyce, daughter of Hon. Robert H. Fordyce, mayor of Paterson.
Once the Sheldon home:
http://www.historicbennermansion.com/history.html
Census notes for James Henry SHELDON
1920 Pennsylvania, Lehigh County, Allentown, 13th Ward, E.D. 191, sheet 1B, film T625-1589 (taken 2 Jan 1920)
25 15th St., dwelling 15, family 15
Sheldon, James H., head, male, white, age 31, married, born New Jersey, parents born England, manufacturer at silk mill
----------, Beatrice F., wife, female, white, age 27, married, born New Jersey, parents born New Jersey
----------, Elizabeth, daughter, female, white, age 5, single, born Pennsylvania, parents born New Jersey
----------, James G., son, male, white, age 4, single, born Pennsylvania, parents born New Jersey
Fordyce, Donald N., brother, male, white, age 20, single, born New Jersey, parents born New Jersey, manager at silk mill
1930 Pennsylvania, Lehigh County, Allentown, 13th ward, E.D. 38, sheet 1B, film T626-2064 (taken 3 Apr 1930)
25 15th Street, dwelling 24, family 25
Sheldon, James H., head, owns home $50,000, male, white, age 41, married at age 23, born New Jersey, father born England, mother born England, manufacturer of silk
---------, Beatrice F., wife, female, white, age 37, married at age 18, born New Jersey, parents born New Jersey
---------, Elizabeth, daughter, female, white, age 16, single, born Pennsylvania, parents born New Jersey
Schmidt, Fritz, butler, male, white, age 46, married at age 21, born Austria, parents born Austria, immigrated 1912, alien, butler
----------, Josephine, servant, female, white, age 42, married at age 17, born Austria, parents born Austria, immigrated 1912, alien, servant
1940 Pennsylvania, Lehigh County, Allentown, ward 11, E.D. 39-51, sheet 12 A, stamped page 937, film T627-3544
1437 Hamilton Court, household 248, rents, $35
Sheldon, James, head, male, white, age 49, married, 4 yrs of high school, born New Jersey, lived in same house in 1935, salesman, raw silk
----------, Beatrice, wife, female, white, age 46, married, 4 yrs. of high school, born New Jersey, lived in same house in 1935
25 15th St., dwelling 15, family 15
Sheldon, James H., head, male, white, age 31, married, born New Jersey, parents born England, manufacturer at silk mill
----------, Beatrice F., wife, female, white, age 27, married, born New Jersey, parents born New Jersey
----------, Elizabeth, daughter, female, white, age 5, single, born Pennsylvania, parents born New Jersey
----------, James G., son, male, white, age 4, single, born Pennsylvania, parents born New Jersey
Fordyce, Donald N., brother, male, white, age 20, single, born New Jersey, parents born New Jersey, manager at silk mill
1930 Pennsylvania, Lehigh County, Allentown, 13th ward, E.D. 38, sheet 1B, film T626-2064 (taken 3 Apr 1930)
25 15th Street, dwelling 24, family 25
Sheldon, James H., head, owns home $50,000, male, white, age 41, married at age 23, born New Jersey, father born England, mother born England, manufacturer of silk
---------, Beatrice F., wife, female, white, age 37, married at age 18, born New Jersey, parents born New Jersey
---------, Elizabeth, daughter, female, white, age 16, single, born Pennsylvania, parents born New Jersey
Schmidt, Fritz, butler, male, white, age 46, married at age 21, born Austria, parents born Austria, immigrated 1912, alien, butler
----------, Josephine, servant, female, white, age 42, married at age 17, born Austria, parents born Austria, immigrated 1912, alien, servant
1940 Pennsylvania, Lehigh County, Allentown, ward 11, E.D. 39-51, sheet 12 A, stamped page 937, film T627-3544
1437 Hamilton Court, household 248, rents, $35
Sheldon, James, head, male, white, age 49, married, 4 yrs of high school, born New Jersey, lived in same house in 1935, salesman, raw silk
----------, Beatrice, wife, female, white, age 46, married, 4 yrs. of high school, born New Jersey, lived in same house in 1935
Obituary notes for James Henry SHELDON
Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York), 1 June 1972, Thursday, page 35
SHELDON, James H.
1411 Hamilton Street, Allentown, Penna., Tuesday, May 30, 1972. No calling hours, funeral at convenience of the family. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to American Cancer Society, 43 North 10th Street, Allentown, Penna. Survived by daughter, Mrs. John M. McLeod of Elmira, son J. Gregory Sheldon of Allentown, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The Morning Call (Allentown, Pennsylvania), 31 May 1972, Wednesday, page 22
James Sheldon, Former Partner In Silk Mills
James H. Sheldon, 84, of 1411 Hamilton St., Allentown, a partner of the former Post & Sheldon Silk Mills in this city, died Tuesday at Allentown Hospital. he was the husband of the late Beatrice (Fordyce) Sheldon.
Born in Paterson, N.J., he was a son of the late Samuel and Ann (Gregory) Sheldon. He was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Allentown.
He is survived by a son J. Gregory of Allentown; a daughter Elizabeth, wife of John M. McLeod of Elmira, N.Y.; a brother Fred of New York; frour [sic] grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Services will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. The J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home 1601 Hamilton St., Allentown, is in charge of the arrangements.
SHELDON, James H.
1411 Hamilton Street, Allentown, Penna., Tuesday, May 30, 1972. No calling hours, funeral at convenience of the family. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to American Cancer Society, 43 North 10th Street, Allentown, Penna. Survived by daughter, Mrs. John M. McLeod of Elmira, son J. Gregory Sheldon of Allentown, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The Morning Call (Allentown, Pennsylvania), 31 May 1972, Wednesday, page 22
James Sheldon, Former Partner In Silk Mills
James H. Sheldon, 84, of 1411 Hamilton St., Allentown, a partner of the former Post & Sheldon Silk Mills in this city, died Tuesday at Allentown Hospital. he was the husband of the late Beatrice (Fordyce) Sheldon.
Born in Paterson, N.J., he was a son of the late Samuel and Ann (Gregory) Sheldon. He was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Allentown.
He is survived by a son J. Gregory of Allentown; a daughter Elizabeth, wife of John M. McLeod of Elmira, N.Y.; a brother Fred of New York; frour [sic] grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Services will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. The J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home 1601 Hamilton St., Allentown, is in charge of the arrangements.
Notes for James Henry & Beatrice (Family)
Paterson Press, 8 November 1911
Marriages
Beatrice Fordyce of 73 Twelfth avenue to James H. Sheldon of 345 East Twenty-fifth street, by Rev. Herbert B. Howe, on Nov. 7.
Paterson Morning Call, 8 November 1911, p. 12
Wedded at Bride’s Home
Miss Beatrice Fordyce Becomes Bride of James Henry Sheldon
Miss Beatrice Fordyce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayes Fordyce, and James Henry Sheldon were married at the home of the bride’s parents, 73 Twelfth avenue, last night. The guests were confined to the immediate families of the bride and groom with the exception of a number of the bride’s acquaintances in the younger social set of the Eastside. Rev. Herbert Barber Howe, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, performed the ceremony. Following a three weeks’ wedding tour in the South, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon will reside in a newly appointed home at 648 East Twenty-sixth street.
The bride wore a gown of white satin, trimmed with duchess lace and embroidery, and carried a boquet [sic] of white orchids and lilies-of-the-valley. She was attended by Miss Elizabeth Hindle Fordyce, as maid of honor, and by Dorothy Hindle, her cousin, of New Brunswick, as flower girl. Miss Elizabeth Fordyce was gowned in yellow satin trimmed with shaded yellow chiffon. Her boquet [sic] was of yellow chrysanthemums. The flower girl was attired in a white gown with yellow flowers. She carried a basket of yellow flowers.
Fred Sheldon, the groom’s brother, was best man. Donald Fordyce, a brother of the bride, and Lawton Hindle acted as ribbon boys. The residence was beautifully decorated with a profusion of smilax and chrysanthemums and with palms and ferns.
Marriages
Beatrice Fordyce of 73 Twelfth avenue to James H. Sheldon of 345 East Twenty-fifth street, by Rev. Herbert B. Howe, on Nov. 7.
Paterson Morning Call, 8 November 1911, p. 12
Wedded at Bride’s Home
Miss Beatrice Fordyce Becomes Bride of James Henry Sheldon
Miss Beatrice Fordyce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayes Fordyce, and James Henry Sheldon were married at the home of the bride’s parents, 73 Twelfth avenue, last night. The guests were confined to the immediate families of the bride and groom with the exception of a number of the bride’s acquaintances in the younger social set of the Eastside. Rev. Herbert Barber Howe, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, performed the ceremony. Following a three weeks’ wedding tour in the South, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon will reside in a newly appointed home at 648 East Twenty-sixth street.
The bride wore a gown of white satin, trimmed with duchess lace and embroidery, and carried a boquet [sic] of white orchids and lilies-of-the-valley. She was attended by Miss Elizabeth Hindle Fordyce, as maid of honor, and by Dorothy Hindle, her cousin, of New Brunswick, as flower girl. Miss Elizabeth Fordyce was gowned in yellow satin trimmed with shaded yellow chiffon. Her boquet [sic] was of yellow chrysanthemums. The flower girl was attired in a white gown with yellow flowers. She carried a basket of yellow flowers.
Fred Sheldon, the groom’s brother, was best man. Donald Fordyce, a brother of the bride, and Lawton Hindle acted as ribbon boys. The residence was beautifully decorated with a profusion of smilax and chrysanthemums and with palms and ferns.