According to Mable Hicks Sheldon worked for McBeth Evans Glass House before moving to Alexandria in about 1907 or 1908.
Sheldon resided at 119 W. Monroe Street, Alexandria, Indiana from 1916 to 19 . He worked at Lirrincotts in Elwood, Indiana as a glass blower. He also worked at Delco-Remy, and McBeth Evans Glass.
His nickname was Shell