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Abraham Shelton 1737–1789 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1737

Birth Location: Middlesex, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 20 June 1789

Death Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

Father: Crispin Shelton

Mother: Letitia Beuford

Spouse(s): CHLOE ROBERTSON

Children(s): Abraham Shelton, William Shelton, Lettice Shelton, Crispin Shelton, Jane Shelton, Anne Shelton, Robertson Shelton, Tavenor Shelton, Ezekiel Shelton, Meacon Shelton, Meacon Shelton, William Shelton, Abraham Shelton, Frederick Shelton, Abraham Shelton

The story of Abraham Shelton began in 1737 in Middlesex, Virginia, United States. Abraham Shelton married Chloe Robertson, and had children including Abraham Cooper Shelton, Abraham Shelton, Anne Shelton, Crispin Shelton, Ezekiel Henderson Shelton, Frederick Shelton, Jane Shelton, Lettice Shelton, Meacon Shelton, Robertson Shelton, Tavenor Shelton, William Shelton. Abraham Shelton passed away in 1789 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Abraham Shelton began in 1737 in Middlesex, Virginia, United States.
  • Abraham Shelton married Chloe Robertson, and had children including Abraham Cooper Shelton, Abraham Shelton, Anne Shelton, Crispin Shelton, Ezekiel Henderson Shelton, Frederick Shelton, Jane Shelton, Lettice Shelton, Meacon Shelton, Robertson Shelton, Tavenor Shelton, William Shelton.
  • Abraham Shelton passed away in 1789 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States.

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Children(s)

Abraham Shelton's Ancestors

Self
Abraham Shelton
1737–1789
Birth Place: Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Parents
Crispin Eliphas Shelton
1713–1787
Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co, VA
Letitia Beuford
1713–1770
Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Ralph Shelton
1685–1733
Christ Church Parish, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Mary Crispen
1685–1749
Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Abraham Shelton's Descendants

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Abraham Shelton (1737–20 June 1789) m. CHLOE ROBERTSON (1741–20 Feb 1814)
  1. 1. Abraham (Cooper) Shelton 1788–1789
  2. 2. William Shelton 1763–1825
  3. 3. Lettice Shelton 1773–1849
  4. 4. Crispin Shelton 1761–1806
  5. 5. Jane Shelton 1765–1845
  6. 6. Anne Shelton 1767–1845
  7. 7. Robertson Shelton 1771–1816
  8. 8. Tavenor Shelton 1772–1813
  9. 9. Ezekiel (Henderson) Shelton 1772–1864 m. Margaret Davis 1776–1866
    1. 1. John (W) SHELTON 1802–1861
    2. 2. Ezekiel (Henderson) Shelton 1808–1867
    3. 3. Richard Shelton 1806–
    4. 4. Nancy Shelton 1812–1867
    5. 5. Mary (Polly) Shelton 1807–
    6. 6. Margaret Shelton 1805–
    7. 7. Madison Shelton 1829–
    8. 8. Ruth Shelton 1806–
    9. 9. Margaret Shelton 1812–1867
    10. 10. Sarah Shelton 1815–
    11. 11. Curtis (J) Shelton 1810–1839
    12. 12. Robert (Davis) Shelton 1798–1859
    13. 13. WILLIAM (RILEY) SHELTON 1776–1851
    14. 14. Robin Shelton 1798–
  10. 10. Meacon Shelton 1770–1803
  11. 11. Meacon Shelton 1789–1803
  12. 12. William Shelton 1767–1857
  13. 13. Abraham Shelton 1757–1796
  14. 14. Frederick Shelton 1770–1820
  15. 15. Abraham (Cooper) Shelton 1769–1840

Abraham Shelton's Timeline

6 Records

1735
4 Mar 1735
Birth of Abraham Shelton in Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Middlesex, Virginia, United States
1735
30 Mar 1735
Abraham Shelton was baptized
None
1737
1737
Birth of Abraham Shelton in Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Middlesex, Virginia, United States
1782
1782
Age 45
Abraham Shelton resided here in Pittsylvania County, VA
Pittsylvania County, VA
1789
20 Jul 1789
Age 52
Death of Abraham Shelton in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1789
20 June 1789
Age 52
Death of Abraham Shelton in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1735
    Event Place: Middlesex, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Christ Church Parish, Virginia Births, 1653-1812
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1737; Birth city: Middlesex; Birth state: VA
    [4] Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1737
    Event Place: Middlesex, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1735
    Record Source: Christ Church Parish, Virginia Births, 1653-1812

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Pittsylvania County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1789
    Event Place: , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1737; Birth city: Middlesex; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 June 1789
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

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