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Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton 1925–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jul 1925

Birth Location: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 06 May 1996

Death Location: Henrico, Virginia, USA

Father: Jessie Shelton

Mother: Adelle Lewis

Spouse(s): Muriel Stevens

Children(s):

In 1925, Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton entered the world in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA, born to Jessie Tapley Shelton And Adelle Chester Lewis. In 1930, Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton resided in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA. In 1935, Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton resided in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA. Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton married Muriel Irene Stevens, and had children including Lewis Douglas Shelton, Susan Shelton. Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton passed away in 1996 in Henrico, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1925, Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton entered the world in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA, born to Jessie Tapley Shelton And Adelle Chester Lewis.
  • In 1930, Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton resided in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1935, Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton resided in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.
  • Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton married Muriel Irene Stevens, and had children including Lewis Douglas Shelton, Susan Shelton.
  • Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton passed away in 1996 in Henrico, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

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

Spouses(s)

Muriel Stevens
1935–2008
Birth Location: Lancaster, Virginia, USA
MS

Children(s)

Douglas Shelton's Ancestors

Self
Douglas Shelton
1925–1996
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

Douglas Shelton's Timeline

8 Records

1925
16 Jul 1925
Birth of Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 5
Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 10
Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 15
Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1943
1943
Age 18
Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton resided here in Irvington, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Irvington, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1944
1944
Age 19
Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton resided here in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 25
Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton resided here in Irvington, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Irvington, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1996
06 May 1996
Age 71
Death of Douglas Fairbanks "Buckeye" Shelton in Henrico, Virginia, USA
Henrico, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1925
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 658
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whitestone, Lancaster, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04272; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 52-7
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 231-30-7267; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2342182
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101167872
    [7] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 8 May 1996; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, United States of America; ,0.85042113,0.8237442,0.9733747

    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
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whitestone, Lancaster, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04272; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 52-7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whitestone, Lancaster, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04272; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 52-7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Irvington, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 658

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1943
    Event Place: Irvington, Lancaster, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Irvington, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 May 1996
    Event Place: Henrico, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 231-30-7267; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 8 May 1996; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, United States of America; ,0.85042113,0.8237442,0.9733747
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