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I've "rescued" an old photograph identified only as "SHEDD" which was taken
at the Jones Studio in Providence, Rhode Island. The photograph is of a
young man, likely in his teens or 20's which was taken in the 1870's. The
photograph was recovered along with others belonging to the Class of 1878
from Brown University including both students and faculty.
Based on that knowledge I was able to locate information regarding Charles
Elmer SHEDD who was part of the Class of 1878 from Brown University, though
records indicate that he did not graduate with that class from Brown. Based
on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding
Charles and his family:
Charles Elmer SHEDD was b. 11 Aug 1857 in Waltham, MA to parents Joel
Herbert SHEDD (b. 31 May 1834 in Pepperell, MA) and Julia Ann CLARK (b. 8
Aug 1834 in East Newport, ME). Charles married Catherine Keith KNIGHT (b. 3
Dec 1857 in Providence, RI - dau of Jabez C. & Catherine A. KNIGHT) on 5 Oct
1880 in Providence, RI. Charles died 19 May 1892 in Wickford, RI and is
buried in the Swan Point Cemetery in Providence, RI.
Census records provide the following information:
1860 census of Brookline, MA:
Joel H. SHEDD, age 26, a Civil Engineer, born MA
Julia A. SHEDD, age 26, born ME
Charles E. SHEDD, age 3, born MA
Edward W. SHEDD, age 2 months, born MA
+ 1 Servant
1870 census of Providence, RI:
J. Herbert SHEDD, age 36, a Civil Engineer, born MA
Julia A. SHEDD, age 35, Keeping House, born ME
Charles E. SHEDD, age 12, at School, born MA
Edward W. SHEDD, age 10, at School, born MA
Mary I. SHEDD, age 7, born MA
+ 1 Servant
1880 census of Providence, RI:
Herbert J. SHEDD, age 46, born MA, a Civil Engineer, parents born MA
Julia A. SHEDD, wife, age 45, born ME, parents born ME
Charles E. SHEDD, son, age 22, born MA, a Civil Engineer
Edward W. SHEDD, son, age 19, born MA, Studies Engineering
Mary I. SHEDD, dau, age 17, born MA, at School
+ 1 Servant
I am hoping to locate someone from this SHEDD Family so that the photograph
can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you
know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley