Who was Susan Shellman?

Susan Shellman (1808–1887) was born in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA and died in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Susan Shellman 1808–1887

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Feb 1808 · Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA

Died 12 Jan 1887 · Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA

Father John Jr Shellman

Mother Clarissa Montfort

Spouse Samuel Fay (1804–1847)

Children Harriet Fay, William Fay

Siblings John Iii Shelman

Records

U.S. and International Marriage Records, … "The Royal Descents of 500 …

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Biography

The story of Susan Shellman began in 1808 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA. Susan Shellman married samuel howard fay, and had children including harriet eleanor fay, william fay. Susan Shellman passed away in 1887 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.

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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record "The Royal Descents of 500 Immigrants to the American Colonies of the United States" by Gary Boyd Roberts 1993.

Life Timeline

1808

Birth of Susan Shellman in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA

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1887

Death of Susan Shellman in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Susan Shellman

This ancestor line traces from Flamstead, Hertford, England (1160) to Savannah, GA (1808) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Susan Shellman (1808–1887) was born in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA and died in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Susan 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 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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