The Sheldon Family of Michigan :Information about James Meabon Sr.
James Meabon Sr. (b. 1790, d. 06/26/1856)
Notes for James Meabon Sr.:
When James and Helen came from Scotland, they first settled near Schenectady, New York. They later moved to Allegheny Co., New York, where they stayed until his family was grown. They later moved to Sherrod Hill, Washington Twp., Pennsylvania. He purchased 160 acres from Holland Land Company, located about 4 miles west of Edinboro, Pa. His descendents are still living on this farm.
More About James Meabon Sr.:
Burial: Unknown, Sherrod Hill Cemetary.
Immigration: 1809, From Edinburgh, Scotland.
More About James Meabon Sr. and Helen (Case) Davis:
Marriage: Bef. 1808, Schenectady, New York.
Children of James Meabon Sr. and Helen (Case) Davis are:
- +James Meabon, Jr., b. 09/13/1809, Schenectady, New York395, d. 06/04/1848, Edinboro, Washington Twp, Erie, Pennsylvania395.
- +John Meabon, b. 03/14/1807-08, New York, d. 02/15/1877-78, Erie Co., Pennsylvania396.
- Robert Meabon, b. Abt. 1814, New York, d. date unknown, Columbus, Ohio// ? Michigan.
- +Elizabeth (Eliza) Meabon, b. 07/26/1814, New York, d. 08/12/1882, Edinboro, Washington Twp, Erie, Pennsylvania397.
- +George Meabon, b. 1818, Avon, Livingston Co., New York, d. 02/06/1894-95, Van Buren Co., Michigan.
- Helen Meabon, b. Abt. 1823, d. 09/16/1850, Rockland Co.,New York.