Sheldon (Wyoming County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sheldon ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Sheldon. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Francis Bellamy (Author who wrote the 'Pledge of Allegiance')
- Full name: Francis Julius Bellamy
- He was born in Mount Morris (NY) on May 18, 1855 (a Friday) and died in Tampa (FL) on August 28, 1931 (a Friday).
- Mount Morris is located in Livingston County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Sheldon (which is located in Wyoming County).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rome Cemetery, which is located in Oneida County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Bellamy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rome Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rome Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sheldon to Rome Cemetery
Emma Lampert Cooper (Artist)
- She was born in Nunda (NY) on February 24, 1855 (a Saturday) and died in Pittsford (NY) on July 30, 1920 (a Friday).
- Nunda is located in Livingston County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Sheldon (which is located in Wyoming County).
- Pittsford is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the northeast of Sheldon. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emma Lampert Cooper<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sheldon to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Tom Day (Professional football)
- Full name: Thomas Frederick Day
- He was born in Washington, DC on August 20, 1935 (a Tuesday) and died in Amherst (NY) on August 21, 2000 (a Monday).
- Amherst is located in Erie County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Sheldon (which is located in Wyoming County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Sheldon. The cemetery is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom Day<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sheldon to Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Hiram Bond Everest (Inventor)
- He was born in Pike (NY) on April 11, 1830 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 5, 1913 (a Wednesday).
- Pike is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Sheldon. Both communities are located in Wyoming County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the northeast of Sheldon. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hiram Bond Everest<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sheldon to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Gladys Hulette (Actress)
- She was born in Arcade (NY) on July 21, 1896 (a Tuesday) and died in Montebello (CA) on August 8, 1991 (a Thursday).
- Arcade is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Sheldon. Both communities are located in Wyoming County.
- Montebello is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gladys Hulette<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sheldon to Rose Hills Memorial Park
William Muldoon (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Caneadea (NY) on May 25, 1852 (a Tuesday) and died in Purchase (NY) on June 3, 1933 (a Saturday).
- Caneadea is located in Allegany County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sheldon (which is located in Wyoming County).
- Purchase is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Muldoon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sheldon to Kensico Cemetery
John Wesley Powell (Explorer)
- He was born in Mount Morris (NY) on March 24, 1834 (a Monday) and died in Haven (ME) on September 23, 1902 (a Tuesday).
- Mount Morris is located in Livingston County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Sheldon (which is located in Wyoming County).
- Haven is located in Hancock County, Maine.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Wesley Powell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sheldon to Arlington National Cemetery
Justin Strzelczyk (Professional football)
- He was born in West Seneca (NY) on August 18, 1968 (a Sunday) and died in Herkimer (NY) on September 30, 2004 (a Thursday).
- West Seneca is located in Erie County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Sheldon (which is located in Wyoming County).
- Herkimer is located in Herkimer County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Sheldon. The cemetery is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Justin Strzelczyk<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sheldon to St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery
Ellen Beach 'Lark Ellen' Yaw (Opera singer)
- She was born in Boston (NY) on September 14, 1869 (a Tuesday) and died in Covina (CA) on September 9, 1947 (a Tuesday).
- Boston is located in Erie County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Sheldon (which is located in Wyoming County).
- Covina is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellen Beach 'Lark Ellen' Yaw<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sheldon to Rose Hills Memorial Park

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.