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Eric Oswald Shelton 1886–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 May 1886

Birth Location: Stokes, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 16 Jul 1965

Death Location: Westfield, Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Robert Shelton

Mother: Nancy Priddy

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1886, Eric Oswald Shelton entered the world in Stokes, North Carolina, United States, born to Robert Franklin Shelton And Nancy Caroline Priddy. In 1900, Eric Oswald Shelton resided in Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Eric Oswald Shelton resided in Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA. Eric Oswald Shelton passed away in 1965 in Westfield, Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Eric Oswald Shelton entered the world in Stokes, North Carolina, United States, born to Robert Franklin Shelton And Nancy Caroline Priddy.
  • In 1900, Eric Oswald Shelton resided in Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Eric Oswald Shelton resided in Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA.
  • Eric Oswald Shelton passed away in 1965 in Westfield, Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Shelton
1856–1928
Birth Location: Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Nancy Priddy
1865–1936
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Eric Shelton's Ancestors

Self
Eric Shelton
1886–1965
Birth Place: Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Robert Franklin Shelton
1856–1928
Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Nancy (Caroline) Priddy
1865–1936
Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
John Shelton
1830–
North Carolina
Eliza Shelton
1840–
North Carolina
James (Robert Priddy) Sr
1836–1921
North Carolina, United States of America
Mary (J) Throckmorton
1828–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
George Priddy
1810–1889
Sarah Priddy
1819–1895
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Eric Shelton's Timeline

5 Records

1886
24 May 1886
Birth of Eric Oswald Shelton in Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Stokes, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 14
Eric Oswald Shelton resided here in Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Eric Oswald Shelton resided here in Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 31
Eric Oswald Shelton resided here in Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
1965
16 Jul 1965
Age 79
Death of Eric Oswald Shelton in Danbury, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Danbury, Stokes, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 May 1886
    Event Place: Stokes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Stokes County
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina; Roll: 1218; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0097
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1128; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0183; FHL microfilm: 1375141
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina; Roll: 1218; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0097

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1128; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0183; FHL microfilm: 1375141

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Stokes County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Westfield, Stokes, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1965
    Event Place: Danbury, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Westfield, Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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