John Sheely

Brief Life History of John

When John Sheely was born in 1761, in Indiana, United States, his father, Christian Sheely Sr., was 11 and his mother, Barbara Neikirk, was 7. He married Nancy Or Polly Combs on 2 May 1789, in Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 2 daughters. He registered for military service in 1776. He died on 5 May 1815, in Dana, Helt Township, Vermillion, Indiana, United States, at the age of 54.

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Family Time Line

John Sheely
1761–1815
Nancy Or Polly Combs
1770–
Marriage: 2 May 1789
Polly Sheely
1790–
George Washington Sheely
1793–1872
James Sheely
1795–
Nancy Sheely
1797–
John Sheely
1800–1802

Sources (2)

  • John Sheely, "United States, Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783"
  • John Sheely, "United States, Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783"

World Events (6)

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

1776

New York is the 11th state.

1791

Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.

Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Shelley .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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