Charles Edward Sheldon, jnr.
Born: circa 1877, Cannock, Staffordshire, England (Source: FamilySearch.org; Note: Charles' Estate Papers give his age at the time of his death as 58 years old, which is probably incorrect as this would give a date of birth c.1874)
Died: 18 October 1932, Don Pedro Jetty, Port Elizabeth, South Africa (Source: Charles Sheldon's Estate Papers, Cape Town Archives)
Charles Edward Sheldon jnr. was the son of Charles Edward Sheldon snr. and Lavinia Sheldon nee Granger of Cannock, Staffordshire, England. (Source: Charles Sheldon's Estate Papers in the Cape Town Archives and FamilySearch.org)
Sheldon Family
He was also the brother of Albert Edward Sheldon.Occupation: Marine Engineer (Source: Charles Sheldon's Estate Papers, Cape Town Archives)In 1881, Charles was living with his parents, sisters, aunt, uncles and grandmother at Stafford Road, Cannock (Source: FamilySearch.org)It is possible that Charles jnr. fought in the Second Anglo Boer War (1899-1902):
There is record of a Charles Edward Sheldon, regimental number 23196, who enlisted in Maitland, Cape Town, on 19 December 1900. His age is given as 24 years old, single, nationality is English, and his trade was Seaman. He joined Kitchener's Horse. Charles is also described as having a friend, a Mr H Kohler, United Kingdom Hotel, Rose St Cape Town. (Source: UK National Archives Ref.: WO 126/87, and GenealogyWorld.net)
This same Charles Edward Sheldon, is later listed as a Sergeant in Roberts Horse, also serving in the Boer War. (Source: AngloBoerWar.com image of WO 127/13, UK National Archives WO 127, http://tinyurl.com/as37go, and BritishMedals.us)
Back Row: Walter Gerrit Sheldon, Cecil Joseph Sheldon, Norman Edward Sheldon
Front Row: Charles Edward Sheldon, jnr., Constance Josephine Sheldon, Lavinia Granger Sheldon, Josephine Magdalena Sheldon nee Fahrenfort
Photo courtesy of Alan Williams, son of Ruth Lilian Sheldon.
Nominal Roll
Source: AngloBoerWar.com image of WO 127/13, UK National Archives WO 127
Charles married Josephine Magdalena Fahrenfort in St. Mark's Church, Caledon Street, Cape Town. (Source: Charles Sheldon's Estate Papers, Cape Town Archives)At the time of his death, Charles and his family were living at "Kildalky", Grand Vue Road, Walmer Estate, Cape Town. (Source: Charles Sheldon's Estate Papers, Cape Town Archives)Children
Cecil Joseph Sheldon (d.8 July 1962)
Norman Edward Sheldon (b.1905 - d. 17 December 1949)
Ernest P. Sheldon (c.1907 - 5 Aug. 1907)
Walter Gerrit Sheldon (b.2 Novembe 1912 - d.10 July 1978)
Constance Josephine Sheldon (b.25 February 1913)
Lavinia Granger Sheldon (b.6 June 1917)
George Charles Sheldon (b.24 July 1920 - d.26 July 1981)
Ruth Lilian Sheldon (b. 23 June 1921 - d.26 July 2008)