YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Dorcas Dorothy Shelton 1767–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1767

Birth Location: VA

Death Date: 1855

Death Location: Surry County, North Carolina

Father: Charles Shelton

Mother: Nancy Davidson

Spouse(s): David Hunter

Children(s): Dorcus Hunter

The story of Dorcas Dorothy Shelton began in 1767 in VA. Dorcas Dorothy Shelton married David Hunter, and had children including Dorcus Mary Hunter. Dorcas Dorothy Shelton passed away in 1855 in Surry County, North Carolina.

Find more search results for Dorcas Shelton
DS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Dorcas Dorothy Shelton began in 1767 in VA.
  • Dorcas Dorothy Shelton married David Hunter, and had children including Dorcus Mary Hunter.
  • Dorcas Dorothy Shelton passed away in 1855 in Surry County, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Shelton
1744–1795
Birth Location: Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
CS
Nancy Davidson
1736–
Birth Location: Halifax County, Virginia, USA
ND

Spouses(s)

David Hunter
1763–1823
Birth Location: Halifax, Virginia
DH

Children(s)

Dorcus Hunter
1795–1850
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
DH

Dorcas Shelton's Ancestors

Self
Dorcas Shelton
1767–1855
Birth Place: VA
Parents
Charles Chilton Shelton
1744–1795
Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
Nancy (Ann) Davidson
1736–
Halifax County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John Chilton
1712–1744
Prince William, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Sarah Keys
1690–1717
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Dorcas Shelton's Descendants

1.
DS
Dorcas (Dorothy) Shelton (1767–1855) m. David Hunter (1763–14 MAR 1823)
  1. 1. Dorcus (Mary) Hunter 1795–1850 m. William Blackburn 1795–
    1. 1. Calvin Glackburn 1827–1893 m. Martha Harper 1831–1905
      1. 1. Luzetti Payne 1870–1944
      2. 2. Saloma (Mariah) McKinney 1872–1968
      3. 3. Levi (Harper) Blackburn 1858–1933
      4. 4. Loisita Blackburn 1871–
      5. 5. Solona Blackburn 1873–
        1. 1. Rosa (A) Vernon 1891–1968 m. J (Isaac) Mccraw 1895–
      6. 6. Robert Blackburn 1861–1942 m. Matilda Blackburn 1866–
      7. 7. R. (Jane) Blackburn 1864–
      8. 8. Mary (A.) Blackburn 1866–
      9. 9. Thomas (Sanford) Blackburn 1867–1918 m. Laura Venable 1870–1946
        1. 1. Lula (Bell) Blackburn 1897–1974 m. E (Frank) Mccraw 1893–1986
        2. 2. Sallie (A) Blackburn 1907–1997 m. William (Harmon) Easter 1904–1986
        3. 3. William Blackburn 1906–
        4. 4. Rosa (A) Blackham 1904–
        5. 5. Morten (Harley) Blackburn 1915–2007 m. Mary (Cathleen) Blackburn 1919–2003
        6. 6. Jesse (F) Blackburn 1911–1975 m. Olga Leonard 1923–1976
        7. 7. Orbray Blackburn 1894–1960
        8. 8. Charlie (T) Blackburn 1889–1954
        9. 9. Maud (M) Blackburn 1902–
        10. 10. Robert (E) Blackham 1899–1980 m. Alice (Cornelia) Blackburn 1907–1948
        11. 11. Anderson Blackburn 1895–1961
        12. 12. Lienler Blackburn 1897–
        13. 13. George (A) Blackburn 1896–
        14. 14. James (Elmer) Blackburn 1909–1945 m. Virginia Woodruff 1920–2000

Dorcas Shelton's Timeline

3 Records

1767
1767
Birth of Dorcas Dorothy Shelton in VA
VA
1788
13 Nov 1788
Age 21
Dorcas Dorothy Shelton was married in Halifax County, Virginia, USA
Halifax County, Virginia, USA
1855
1855
Age 88
Death of Dorcas Dorothy Shelton in Surry County, North Carolina
Surry County, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1767
    Event Place: VA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1788
    Event Place: Halifax County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Surry County, North Carolina
Find more search results for Dorcas Shelton

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE