King Philip's War
Sheldon was the daughter of Rebecca Scadlock and William Sheldon. When Sheldon was a baby, her family was driven out of their home in Saco, Maine by Native Americans during King Philip's War in 1676. The family lived in Salem, Massachuettes during King Philip's War but returned to Saco when peace was established. The family fled Saco once again during King William's War and returned to Salem.