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Elijah F Shelton 1769–1849

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elijah Shelton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 04 Jun 1769 · Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Died 04 Jun 1849 · Decatur, Indiana, USA
Father Hannah Yates
Mother William Shelton
Spouse Viola Yates
Children George Peyton Shelton, Hannah Yates Shelton, Hiram W Shelton, Rebecca H Shelton, Shelton , William A Shelton
Siblings Agnes Shelton, Ann Shelton, Elizabeth Shelton, George Washington Shelton, John Shelton, Josiah Shelton, Susannah Shelton
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Viola Yates

Biography

In 1769, Elijah F Shelton entered the world in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA, born to hannah yates and william shelton. Elijah F Shelton married viola yates, and had children including george peyton shelton, hannah yates shelton, hiram w shelton, rebecca h shelton, shelton, william a shelton. Elijah F Shelton passed away in 1849 in Decatur, Indiana, USA.

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Life Timeline

1769
Birth of Elijah F Shelton in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Birth
1849
Death of Elijah F Shelton in Decatur, Indiana, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elijah Shelton

This ancestor line traces from Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States (1718) to Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (1769) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elijah Shelton (1769–1849) was born in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA and died in Decatur, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elijah in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Hannah Yates
Father
William Shelton
Mother

Elijah Shelton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elijah F Shelton PTP
1769–1849
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elijah Shelton's Descendants

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Elijah F Shelton PTP 1769–1849