ARTEMUS BARNARD SHELDON.     Artemus Barnard Sheldon a member of the firm of Moore, Sheldon & Company, of Utica, was born in this city, Oct. 2, 1880.  He is a son of Artemus Henry and Mary (Rhodes) Sheldon  The father was born at Burlington Flats, New York, Aug. 30, 1836, and came to Utica with his parents in the early part of 1845.  He and his father, whose names was Ebenezer Sheldon engaged in the manufacture of harness, trunks and horse furnishings at Utica, a business with which the family has ever since been identified.  The grandfather, Ebenezer Sheldon, retired from active labors in 1862 and his son, Artemus, associated with Le Grand Moore in the same line of business under the title of Moore & Sheldon.  Mr. Sheldon took an active part in politics and was a stanch adherent of the republican party.  He served as supervisor and for many years was prominent in business and public affairs in Utica.  He died Jan. 8, 1899.  There were three children in the family: Artemus Barnard, of this review; Minnie Moore; and Mabel Rhodes the latter of whom became the wife of F. R. Merritt, of New Hartford, New York.
     Artemus B. Sheldon attended the public schools and was graduated at the Free Academy in 1897.  After leaving school he entered his father's store and has ever since been closely connected with the business.  He is recognized as one of the wide-awake and progressive young men of the city - a man who quickly grasps opportunities and has the ability to profit by them.  He is a worthy representative of a family which, for three generations, has been part in advancing the common good.  Mr. Sheldon, by his pleasing manners and high personal character, has attracted a large circle of friends and acquaintances, who prophesy for him many years of increasing prosperity and usefulness.
Source: 1787 History of Oneida Co., New York from 1700 to Present Time - Vol. II - published 1912 - Page 11