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Doris Adel Shelton 1922–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 Oct 1922

Birth Location: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 28 Apr 1982

Death Location: Webster, Harris, Texas, USA

Father: Jessie Shelton

Mother: Adelle Lewis

Spouse(s): William Jett

Children(s): Doris Jett

In 1922, Doris Adel Shelton entered the world in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA, born to Jessie Tapley Shelton And Adelle Chester Lewis. In 1930, Doris Adel Shelton resided in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA. In 1935, Doris Adel Shelton established residence. Doris Adel Shelton married William Raymond Jett, and had children including Doris Estelle Jett, Virginia Marie Jett, Wilton Willis Jett. Doris Adel Shelton passed away in 1982 in Webster, Harris, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1922, Doris Adel Shelton entered the world in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA, born to Jessie Tapley Shelton And Adelle Chester Lewis.
  • In 1930, Doris Adel Shelton resided in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1935, Doris Adel Shelton established residence.
  • Doris Adel Shelton married William Raymond Jett, and had children including Doris Estelle Jett, Virginia Marie Jett, Wilton Willis Jett.
  • Doris Adel Shelton passed away in 1982 in Webster, Harris, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jessie Shelton
1887–1949
Birth Location: Foxwells, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
JS
Adelle Lewis
1889–1951
Birth Location: Irvington, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
AL

Spouses(s)

William Jett
1913–1971
Birth Location: Northumberland, Virginia, USA
WJ

Children(s)

Doris Jett
1943–1984
Birth Location: Northumberland, Virginia, USA
DJ

Doris Shelton's Ancestors

Self
Doris Shelton
1922–1982
Birth Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Parents
Jessie Tapley Shelton
1887–1949
Foxwells, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Adelle (Chester) Lewis
1889–1951
Irvington, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Mason) Shelton
1826–1903
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Cordelia (M.) Self
1845–1934
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Self
1815–1871
Martha Luckham
1827–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Self
1791–1871
Ann Thrift
1785–
William Luckham
1780–1840
Mahala Hazard
1797–1875

Doris Shelton's Descendants

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Doris (Adel) Shelton (07 Oct 1922–28 Apr 1982) m. William (Raymond) Jett (15 Oct 1913–21 Sep 1971)
  1. 1. Doris (Estelle) Jett 1943–1984

Doris Shelton's Timeline

6 Records

1922
07 Oct 1922
Birth of Doris Adel Shelton in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 8
Doris Adel Shelton resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Doris Adel Shelton resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 18
Doris Adel Shelton resided here in Wicomico, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
Wicomico, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
1982
26 Apr 1982
Age 60
Death of Doris Adel Shelton in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1982
28 Apr 1982
Age 60
Burial of Doris Adel Shelton in Webster, Harris, Texas, USA
Webster, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Oct 1922
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wicomico, Northumberland, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04280; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 67-12
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 458-11-7162; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: 1971
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2342182
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2342182

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wicomico, Northumberland, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04280; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 67-12

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Wicomico, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wicomico, Northumberland, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04280; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 67-12

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1982
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 458-11-7162; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: 1971
    [3] Texas, Death Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1982
    Event Place: Webster, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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