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Horace Shelton 1860–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jun 1860

Birth Location: GA

Death Date: 12 Dec 1940

Death Location: Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Richard Shelton

Mother: Mary Guinn

Spouse(s): Malissa Lea

Children(s): Mary Shelton, Mattie Shelton, Evan Shelton, Walter Shelton

In 1860, Horace Shelton entered the world in GA, born to Richard Serenden Shelton And Mary Jane Guinn. In 1870, Horace Shelton resided in District 5, Bradley, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Horace Shelton resided in Alaculsa, Murray, Georgia, USA. Horace Shelton married Malissa Eldora Lea, and had children including Evan Andrew Shelton, Mary J Shelton, Mattie L Shelton, Walter Lea Shelton. Horace Shelton passed away in 1940 in Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1860, Horace Shelton entered the world in GA, born to Richard Serenden Shelton And Mary Jane Guinn.
  • In 1870, Horace Shelton resided in District 5, Bradley, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Horace Shelton resided in Alaculsa, Murray, Georgia, USA.
  • Horace Shelton married Malissa Eldora Lea, and had children including Evan Andrew Shelton, Mary J Shelton, Mattie L Shelton, Walter Lea Shelton.
  • Horace Shelton passed away in 1940 in Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Shelton
1836–1865
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, USA
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Mary Guinn
1844–1897
Birth Location: Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Malissa Lea
1854–1918
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
ML

Children(s)

Mary Shelton
1879–1881
Birth Location: Georgia
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Mattie Shelton
1886–
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Evan Shelton
1882–1971
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Walter Shelton
1880–1934
Birth Location: GA, USA
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Horace Shelton's Ancestors

Self
Horace Shelton
1860–1940
Birth Place: GA
Parents
Richard Serenden Shelton
1836–1865
Surry, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Jane) Guinn
1844–1897
Virginia
Grandparents
John (Elies) Shelton
1817–1870
North Carolina, USA
Luise Philips
1816–1870
North Carolina, USA
Edmond Guinn
1796–1874
VA, USA
Leah Curry
1796–1848
VA, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Guinn
1760–1837
Annie Wheeler
1770–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Guinn\Gwinn
1724–1803
Jane McDonald
1734–1816

Horace Shelton's Descendants

1.
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Horace Shelton (29 Jun 1860–12 Dec 1940) m. Malissa (Eldora) Lea (27 August 1854–17 Feb 1918)
  1. 1. Mary (J.) Shelton 1879–1881
  2. 2. Mattie (L) Shelton 1886–
  3. 3. Evan (Andrew) Shelton 1882–1971
  4. 4. Walter (Lea) Shelton 1880–1934

Horace Shelton's Timeline

9 Records

1860
29 Jun 1860
Birth of Horace Shelton in GA
GA
1870
1870
Age 10
Horace Shelton resided here in District 5, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 20
Horace Shelton resided here in Alaculsa, Murray, Georgia, USA
Alaculsa, Murray, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
Horace Shelton resided here in Civil District 3, Polk, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Polk, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
Horace Shelton resided here in Civil District 3, Polk, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Polk, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 75
Horace Shelton resided here in Cleveland, Tennessee
Cleveland, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 80
Horace Shelton resided here in Bradley, Tennessee, USA
Bradley, Tennessee, USA
1940
4 Dec 1940
Age 80
Death of Horace Shelton in Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN
Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN
1940
12 Dec 1940
Age 80
Burial of Horace Shelton in Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, United States of America
Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1860
    Event Place: GA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 12
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3875; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 6-17
    [3] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Alaculsa, Murray, Georgia; Roll: 159; Page: 473C; Enumeration District: 155
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1515; Page: 304A; Family History Library Film: 553014
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 3, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: 1592; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1241592
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1515; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0159; FHL microfilm: 1375528
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 5, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1515; Page: 304A; Family History Library Film: 553014

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Alaculsa, Murray, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Alaculsa, Murray, Georgia; Roll: 159; Page: 473C; Enumeration District: 155

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Polk, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 3, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: 1592; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1241592

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Polk, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1515; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0159; FHL microfilm: 1375528

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cleveland, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3875; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 6-17

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Bradley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3875; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 6-17

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bradley County Farm, Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Dec 1940
    Event Place: Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 12
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1940
    Event Place: Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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