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David Shelton 1822 – 1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1822

Birth Location: Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1 Jul 1863

Death Location: Butt Mountain, Madison, North Carolina, United States

Father: David Sr

Mother: Catherine Miller

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Gosnell

Children(s): William Shelton, Kindness Shelton, Judith Shelton, Jane Shelton, William Shelton, Green Shelton, Catherine Shelton, Katherine Shelton, Oma Shelton

The story of David Shelton began in 1822 in Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States. David Shelton married Elizabeth Betty Gosnell, and had children including William Riley Shelton, Kindness Shelton, Judith Shelton, Jane Shelton, William Riley Shelton, Green Berry Shelton, Catherine Shelton, Katherine Shelton, Oma Omie Shelton. David Shelton passed away in 1863 in Butt Mountain, Madison, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of David Shelton began in 1822 in Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States.
  • David Shelton married Elizabeth Betty Gosnell, and had children including William Riley Shelton, Kindness Shelton, Judith Shelton, Jane Shelton, William Riley Shelton, Green Berry Shelton, Catherine Shelton, Katherine Shelton, Oma Omie Shelton.
  • David Shelton passed away in 1863 in Butt Mountain, Madison, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Sr
1776 – 1858
Birth Location: Henry, Patrick, Virginia, United States
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Catherine Miller
1777 – 1860
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Gosnell
1824 – 1896
Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

William Shelton
1836 – 1930
Birth Location: Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States
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Kindness Shelton
1845 – 1916
Birth Location: Madison, North Carolina, United States
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Judith Shelton
1846 – 1871
Birth Location: Madison, North Carolina, United States
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Jane Shelton
1848 – 1900
Birth Location: Madison, North Carolina, United States
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William Shelton
1850 – 1930
Birth Location: Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States
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Green Shelton
1851 – 1920
Birth Location: Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States
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Catherine Shelton
1854 – 1911
Birth Location: Madison, North Carolina, United States
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Katherine Shelton
1855 – 1856
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Oma Shelton
1862 – 1863
Birth Location: Madison, North Carolina, United States
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David Shelton's Ancestors

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David Shelton
1822 – 1863
Birth Place: Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States
Parents
David Eli Shelton Sr
1776 – 1858
Henry, Patrick, Virginia, United States
Catherine ("Katie") Miller
1777 – 1860
Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Roderick ("Roger" Shelton Sr.) (*MRM+DFM+LAM+TR*)
1754 – 1816
Amelia County, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Ursula) Briggs
1747 – 1825
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Shelton's Descendants

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David Shelton (1822 – 1 Jul 1863) m. Elizabeth (Betty) Gosnell (1824 – 22 Oct 1896)
  1. 1. William (Riley) Shelton (11 Dec 1836 – 23 Jan 1930)
  2. 2. Kindness Shelton (10 May 1845 – 18 May 1916)
  3. 3. Judith Shelton (1846 – 1871)
  4. 4. Jane Shelton (Jan 1848 – Apr 1900)
  5. 5. William (Riley) Shelton (19 Jun 1850 – 23 Jan 1930) m. Easter (Cordelia) Shelton (7 Nov 1853 – 1884) m. Amanda (Manda Jane) Norton (10 May 1859 – 13 Nov 1947) m. Sally Riddle (abt 1880 – 8 Sep 1932)
    1. 1. Daniel (L) Shelton (Sep 1870 – 7 Jun 1955) m. Elizabeth (Martha) Treadway (30 May 1876 – 5 Jan 1968)
      1. 1. Magnola Shelton (28 Apr 1888 – 5 Nov 1918)
      2. 2. John Shelton (abt 1896 – )
      3. 3. died (bef 1900) Shelton (1897 – 1900)
      4. 4. Lora (M) Shelton (1899 – 1995)
      5. 5. Cora (Mae) Shelton (Feb 1899 – 1995)
      6. 6. Magnolia Shelton (12 Jul 1900 – 18 Dec 1965) m. George (Washington Thomas) Berryhill (7 August 1884 – 15 May 1966)
        1. 1. Allie (Berry) Hill (abt 1908 – )
        2. 2. Mae Berryhill (1 Jul 1910 – 23 April 1990)
        3. 3. Bonnie Berryhill (08/04/1920 – 30 January 2017) m. Walter (H) Ramsey (01/16/1919 – 1 June 1992)
        4. 4. Marie Berryhill (abt 1923 – 9 October 2011)
        5. 5. James Berryhill (abt 1925 – 1 October 2012)
        6. 6. Eunice Berryhill (11 Jun 1927 – 9 Apr 2016)
        7. 7. Pauline Berryhill (21 Aug 1929 – 25 Sep 2010)
      7. 7. Ada Shelton (abt 1901 – )
      8. 8. Bessie Shelton (abt 1903 – )
      9. 9. Essie Shelton (abt 1906 – )
      10. 10. Magnola Shelton (29 Jul 1908 – 7 May 2005)
      11. 11. arlie shelton (1 Nov 1910 – 09 Jul 1990)
      12. 12. Bayward Shelton (1914 – 18 Jan 1941)
      13. 13. Xayard (Bayward) Shelton (1914 – 18 Jan 1941)
    2. 2. Daniel (Fayette) Shelton (1874 – 24 Oct 1947)
    3. 3. Nancy (Jane) Shelton (1876 – 1877)
    4. 4. William (A.) Shelton (abt 1878 – Wft. Est. 1879-1968)
    5. 5. Ervin (Vance) Shelton (18 Feb 1880 – 11 Oct 1957)
    6. 6. Charity (Alice) Shelton (6 Apr 1885 – 8 Jul 1971)
    7. 7. Martha (Jane) Shelton (abt 1890 – 1920)
    8. 8. Laura (Annie) Shelton (13 May 1879 – 27 Sep 1959)
    9. 9. Eli Franklin (Jun 1881 – )
    10. 10. Susa Franklin (Jun 1888 – )
    11. 11. Rhoda Franklin (abt 1889 – )
    12. 12. Anabell Franklin (Jan 1892 – )
    13. 13. Adaline Franklin (abt 1894 – )
    14. 14. Mana Franklin (Feb 1896 – )
  6. 6. Green (Berry) Shelton (11 Apr 1851 – 16 Apr 1920)
  7. 7. Catherine Shelton (27 Mar 1854 – 1911)
  8. 8. Katherine Shelton (1855 – 1856)
  9. 9. Oma (Omie) Shelton (28 Sep 1862 – 1863)

David Shelton's Timeline

2 Records

1822
1822
Birth of David Shelton in Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States
Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 41
Death of David Shelton in Butt Mountain, Madison, North Carolina, United States
Butt Mountain, Madison, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1822
    Event Place: Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Butt Mountain, Madison, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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