Rosa Mae Shelton 1936–1996
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Rosa Shelton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Rosa Shelton 1936–1996
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Rosa Mae Shelton began in 1936 in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA. In 1940, Rosa Mae Shelton resided in Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA. In 1950, Rosa Mae Shelton resided in, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA. Rosa Mae Shelton passed away in 1996 in Meridian,Lauderdale Co.,Mississippi.
Sources
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1Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Record U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019
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5Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
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6Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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7Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Rosa Shelton
This ancestor line traces from Basel, Basel-Town, Switzerland (1571) to Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA (1936) across 13 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Rosa Shelton (1936–1996) was born in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA and died in Meridian,Lauderdale Co.,Mississippi. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Rosa 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 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Rosa Shelton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record