Table of Contents Preface -- Introduction -- Family tree -- Footnotes -- The Massachusetts years: Henry, John, Jabes, Sr. -- The Connecticut years: Jabez, Jr., Samuel -- The New York years: Sarah's story -- Sheldon: Young manhood, 1836-1838, The wandering years, 1838-1842, Ohio, Working on the railroad, The sea voyage -- Life in Redfield, 1842-1856: Farmer, Physician, Public servant, Educator, Family, Health, Social life -- A new era: The trip to Minnesota, June 1855, The move to Minnesota, 1856, The beaver...