Background
Sheldon, Henry Newton was born on June 28, 1843 in Waterville, Maine, United States. Son of David Newton and Rachel Hobart (Ripley) Sheldon.
Sheldon, Henry Newton was born on June 28, 1843 in Waterville, Maine, United States. Son of David Newton and Rachel Hobart (Ripley) Sheldon.
Brother of Edward Stevens South. Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1863 (Doctor of Laws, 1908). 2d and First lieutenant 55th Massachusetts Infantry, 1864-1865.
Practiced law at Boston, 1866-1894. Justice Superior Court of Massachusetts, 1894-1905. Justice Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, from October 18, 1905-January 4, 1915.
Member Massachusetts Judicature Commission, since 1919.
Married Clara P. Morse, December 31, 1868.