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Jacob L (Jack) Shelby 1826 – 1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jan 1826

Birth Location: Golconda, Pope, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 1878

Death Location: Charleston, Mississippi, Missouri, United States

Father: Charles Shelby

Mother: Sarah Clay

Spouse(s): Mary Drinkard

Children(s): Frank Shelby, Benjamin Shelby, Lizzie Shelby, Sallie Shelby, Lee Shelby, Elbert Shelby, Joseph Shelby, Ollie Shelby

The story of Jacob L (Jack) Shelby began in 1826 in Golconda, Pope, Illinois, USA. In 1860, Jacob L (Jack) Shelby resided in Tywappity, Mississippi, Missouri, United States. Jacob L (Jack) Shelby married Mary F Drinkard, and had children including Frank R. Shelby, Benjamin H Shelby, Lizzie K Shelby, Sallie H Shelby, Lee O Shelby, Elbert Shelby, Joseph Shelby, Ollie May Shelby. Jacob L (Jack) Shelby passed away in 1878 in Charleston, Mississippi, Missouri, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob L (Jack) Shelby began in 1826 in Golconda, Pope, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, Jacob L (Jack) Shelby resided in Tywappity, Mississippi, Missouri, United States.
  • Jacob L (Jack) Shelby married Mary F Drinkard, and had children including Frank R. Shelby, Benjamin H Shelby, Lizzie K Shelby, Sallie H Shelby, Lee O Shelby, Elbert Shelby, Joseph Shelby, Ollie May Shelby.
  • Jacob L (Jack) Shelby passed away in 1878 in Charleston, Mississippi, Missouri, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Shelby
1793 – 1859
Birth Location: NC
CS
Sarah Clay
1803 – 1873
Birth Location: NC
SC

Spouses(s)

Mary Drinkard
1834 – 1918
Birth Location: Crittenden, Grant, Kentucky, United States
MD

Children(s)

Frank Shelby
1856 –
Birth Location: Missouri
FS
Benjamin Shelby
1858 –
Birth Location: Missouri
BS
Lizzie Shelby
1859 –
Birth Location: Missouri
LS
Sallie Shelby
1860 –
Birth Location: Missouri
SS
Lee Shelby
1862 –
Birth Location: Missouri
LS
Elbert Shelby
1865 –
Birth Location: Missouri
ES
Joseph Shelby
1867 –
Birth Location: Missouri
JS
Ollie Shelby
1869 – 1948
Birth Location: Mississippi, Missouri, United States
OS

Jacob Shelby's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Shelby
1826 – 1878
Birth Place: Golconda, Pope, Illinois, USA
Parents
Charles Alexander Shelby
1793 – 1859
NC
Sarah (Sally) Clay
1803 – 1873
NC
Grandparents
Isham Clay
1776 – 1835
Virginia, United States
Mary Shelby
1785 – 1856
Richardson Creek, Anson, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob Shelby's Descendants

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Jacob (L (Jack)) Shelby (22 Jan 1826 – 1878) m. Mary (F) Drinkard (1834 – 15 Jun 1918)
  1. 1. Frank (R.) Shelby (abt 1856 – )
  2. 2. Benjamin (H) Shelby (abt 1858 – )
  3. 3. Lizzie (K) Shelby (abt 1859 – )
  4. 4. Sallie (H) Shelby (abt 1860 – )
  5. 5. Lee (O) Shelby (abt 1862 – )
  6. 6. Elbert Shelby (Oct 1865 – )
  7. 7. Joseph Shelby (abt 1867 – )
  8. 8. Ollie (May) Shelby (Dec 1869 – 02 Jul 1948) m. Orley (C) Ross (Jul 1867 – 29 Aug 1955)
    1. 1. Herbert (Morton) Ross (21 Jun 1890 – 13 Mar 1965) m. Lillian (Rose) Glindmeyer (February 14, 1886 – January 7, 1970)
      1. 1. Herbert (E) Ross (08 Apr 1912 – 4 Apr 1970) m. Kathryn Roman (19 Jun 1917 – )
        1. 1. Judith Ross (19 Apr 1938 – ) m. Edward Richardsville (02 Sep 1933 – )
        2. 2. Mark (Allen) Ross (16 May 1942 – )
        3. 3. Matthew (Daniel) Ross (26 Mar 1947 – ) m. Tessie Ross
      2. 2. Richard (Francis) Ross (3 Apr 1914 – 5 May 1914)
      3. 3. Virginia (Mary Louise) Ross (September 9, 1915 – 21 Nov 1994) m. Frank (Arthur) Thompson (03 Aug 1907 – 31 Oct 1973)
        1. 1. Richard (Francis) Thompson (06 Jun 1939 – ) m. Joyce (Ann) Keller (01 Sep 1940 – )
        2. 2. Gerald (Anthony) Thompson (02 Apr 1941 – ) m. Rita Kococinski (22 May 1946 – 27 Sep 1991)
        3. 3. Michael (Allen) Thompson (07 Nov 1945 – ) m. Judy (Ann) Spangler (11 Dec 1944 – )
        4. 4. Beverly (Anne) Thompson (10 Sep 1947 – 13 Jul 2007) m. Jeffery (Frank) Smith (13 Jan 1945 – )
        5. 5. Kathryn (Lou) Thompson (24 Nov 1950 – )
      4. 4. Alma (Marie) Ross (26 Sep 1923 – ) m. Orrin (Frederick) Maier (28 Jun 1920 – 4 Jan 1982)
        1. 1. Gail Maier (26 Feb 1951 – ) m. Don (B) Shoulders m. Andrew Panos (abt 1941 – )
        2. 2. Deborah Maier m. Douglas Patke
    2. 2. Mary Ross (25 Mar 1894 – Jan 1980) m. Frank (X) Novak (25 Oct 1891 – Jun 1979)
      1. 1. Gloria Novak (abt 1926 – ) m. Stuber
    3. 3. Shelby (Collins) Ross (26 Sep 1898 – 15 Oct 1975) m. Alta (Belle) Cox (23 Apr 1905 – 18 Aug 1998)
      1. 1. Shelby (C) Ross (17 May 1922 – 29 Nov 1998) m. Rose (Luz) Anderson (29 May 1918 – 21 Mar 1983)
      2. 2. Donald (Eugene) Ross (06 Jul 1924 – 20 Aug 1992)

Jacob Shelby's Timeline

6 Records

1826
22 Jan 1826
Birth of Jacob L (Jack) Shelby in Golconda, Pope, Illinois, USA
Golconda, Pope, Illinois, USA
1853
12 Feb 1853
Age 27
Jacob L (Jack) Shelby was married in Mississippi, MO
Mississippi, MO
1860
1860
Age 34
Jacob L (Jack) Shelby resided here in Tywappity, Mississippi, Missouri, United States
Tywappity, Mississippi, Missouri, United States
1870
1870
Age 44
Jacob L (Jack) Shelby resided here in Charleston, Mississippi, Missouri, United States
Charleston, Mississippi, Missouri, United States
1870
1870
Age 44
Jacob L (Jack) Shelby resided here in Township 11 Range 7, Pope, Illinois, United States
Township 11 Range 7, Pope, Illinois, United States
1878
1878
Age 52
Death of Jacob L (Jack) Shelby in Charleston, Mississippi, Missouri, United States
Charleston, Mississippi, Missouri, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1826
    Event Place: Golconda, Pope, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Charleston, Mississippi, Missouri; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 11 Range 7, Pope, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Tywappity, Mississippi, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: 507; Image: 7.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1853
    Event Place: Mississippi, MO
    Record Source: Missouri Marriages, 1851-1900

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Tywappity, Mississippi, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Tywappity, Mississippi, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: 507; Image: 7.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Charleston, Mississippi, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Charleston, Mississippi, Missouri; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 11 Range 7, Pope, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 11 Range 7, Pope, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1878
    Event Place: Charleston, Mississippi, Missouri, United States
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