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Mary Jane BATHURST Cooke Shelton 1633–1682

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Shelton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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

Born 30 Dec 1633 · Lechlade, Cotswold District, Gloucestership, England, United Kingdom
Died 26 Jun 1682 · Hanover, British Colonial America, Virginia, USA
Spouse Md Capt James Stephen Of Shelton House Shelton Of Shelton House
Children Peter Shelton

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Biography

In 1633, Mary Jane BATHURST Cooke Shelton entered the world in Lechlade, Cotswold District, Gloucestership, England, United Kingdom. Mary Jane BATHURST Cooke Shelton married md capt james stephen of shelton house shelton of shelton house, and had children including peter shelton. Mary Jane BATHURST Cooke Shelton passed away in 1682 in Hanover, British Colonial America, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1633
Birth of Mary Jane BATHURST Cooke Shelton in Lechlade, Cotswold District, Gloucestership, England, United Kingdom
Birth
1650
Mary Jane BATHURST Cooke Shelton was married in Middlesex, Virginia
Marriage
1682
Death of Mary Jane BATHURST Cooke Shelton in Hanover, British Colonial America, Virginia, USA
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Shelton (1633–1682) was born in Lechlade, Cotswold District, Gloucestership, England, United Kingdom and died in Hanover, British Colonial America, Virginia, 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.
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Mary Shelton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Jane BATHURST Cooke Shelton PTP
1633–1682
Lechlade, Cotswold District, Gloucestership, England, United Kingdom
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Mary Shelton's Descendants

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