About William Sheldon
Lived 1907 – 1999 (aged 92). William Sheldon was an Irish politician and farmer.
William Alexander Watson Sheldon (18 January 1907 – 1 November 1999) was an Irish politician and farmer. From a protestant background, He was re-elected as an independent TD at the 1944, 1948, 1951, 1954 and 1957 general elections. He did not contest the 1961 general election.
When tributes were paid to him in the Seanad after his death, it was said that this was because the constituency was reduced from 4 to 3 seats. In 1961, he was nominated by the Taoiseach, Seán Lemass to the 10th Seanad. He was re-nominated to the Seanad in 1965 and 1969, and he retired from politics in 1973. He was also a member of Donegal County Council from 1945 to 1955.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Sheldon?
Irish politician
When was William Sheldon born?
William Sheldon was born on 18 January 1907 in County Donegal.
When did William Sheldon die?
William Sheldon died on 1 November 1999.
What was William Sheldon's occupation?
William Sheldon was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was William Sheldon?
William Sheldon was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Sheldon (Irish politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Sheldon. https://biography.guide/william-sheldon/
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