Peter Shelton 1687–1717
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Shelton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Peter Shelton 1687–1717
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1687, Peter Shelton entered the world in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, United States, born to peter shelton 1659 1717 va and susannah ann jaxson shelton. Peter Shelton passed away in 1717 in Christchurch, Middlesex County, Virginia, United States of America.
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Shelton
This ancestor line traces from Shelton, Norfolk, England (1600) to Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, United States (1687) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Peter Shelton (1687–1717) was born in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, United States and died in Christchurch, Middlesex County, Virginia, United States of America. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Peter 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Peter Shelton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record