His godfather was the noted psychologist and philosopher , William James .
Sheldon was born in Pawtuxet , Rhode Island on November 19 , 1898 to William Herbert Sheldon , Sr. , a naturalist and animal breeder , and Mary Abby Greene , a village midwife .
Sheldon 's godfather was the noted psychologist and philosopher , William James .
Sheldon was born in Pawtuxet , Rhode Island on November 19 , 1898 to William Herbert Sheldon , Sr. , a naturalist and animal breeder , and Mary Abby Greene , a village midwife .