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Jesse Ervin Able Shelton 1848–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 May 1848

Birth Location: Beech Grove, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 8 Nov 1931

Death Location: Grayson, Texas

Father: Wiley Shelton

Mother: Matilda Gibson

Spouse(s): Mary Crosslin, Martha Holland

Children(s): Lonnie Shelton, Alice Shelton, Bertha Shelton, John Shelton, Martha Shelton, Matilda Shelton, Thomas Shelton, George Shelton, Myrtle Shelton, Jesse Shelton

In 1848, Jesse Ervin Able Shelton entered the world in Beech Grove, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States, born to Wiley Preston Shelton And Matilda Ann Gibson. In 1860, Jesse Ervin Able Shelton resided in District 4, Manchester, Coffee, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, Jesse Ervin Able Shelton resided in District 4, Manchester, Coffee, Tennessee, USA. Jesse Ervin Able Shelton married Martha C Holland, Mary Lee Mollie Crosslin, and had children including Alice Ollie Shelton, Bertha Awalt Shelton, George B Shelton, Jesse Shelton, John Wilson Shelton, Lonnie Shelton, Martha Jane Shelton, Matilda Ann Annar Shelton, Myrtle Sally Shelton, Thomas C Guinea Tom Shelton. Jesse Ervin Able Shelton passed away in 1931 in Grayson, Texas.

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Biography

  • In 1848, Jesse Ervin Able Shelton entered the world in Beech Grove, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States, born to Wiley Preston Shelton And Matilda Ann Gibson.
  • In 1860, Jesse Ervin Able Shelton resided in District 4, Manchester, Coffee, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, Jesse Ervin Able Shelton resided in District 4, Manchester, Coffee, Tennessee, USA.
  • Jesse Ervin Able Shelton married Martha C Holland, Mary Lee Mollie Crosslin, and had children including Alice Ollie Shelton, Bertha Awalt Shelton, George B Shelton, Jesse Shelton, John Wilson Shelton, Lonnie Shelton, Martha Jane Shelton, Matilda Ann Annar Shelton, Myrtle Sally Shelton, Thomas C Guinea Tom Shelton.
  • Jesse Ervin Able Shelton passed away in 1931 in Grayson, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jesse Shelton's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Shelton
1848–1931
Birth Place: Beech Grove, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Wiley Preston Shelton
1822–1868
Beech Grove, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
Matilda (Ann) Gibson
1826–1900
Beech Grove, Coffee, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Jesse Shelton
1799–1865
Bedford, Tennessee, United States
Lydia Keele
1800–1823
Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
James Gibson
1802–1885
South Carolina, United States
Daughter Keele
1810–1830
Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Shelton
1760–1828
Rhoda Green
1763–1857
John Keele
1779–1858
Nancy Shelton
1777–1853
Rev. Keele
1781–1861
Jemima Moreland
1785–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Shelton
1743–1761
Jemima
1737–
Philmore Green
1743–1827
Ann
1739–1820
Richard Patriot"
1757–1849
Lydia Richmond
1757–1849
Philmore Green
1743–1827
Ann
1739–1820
Richard Patriot"
1757–1849
Lydia Richmond
1757–1849

Jesse Shelton's Descendants

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Jesse (Ervin Able) Shelton (20 May 1848–8 Nov 1931) m. Mary (Lee "Mollie") Crosslin (19 Aug 1864–6 Aug 1931) m. Martha (C) Holland (1842–1890)
  1. 1. Lonnie Shelton 1901–1911
  2. 2. Alice (Ollie) Shelton 1904–1918
  3. 3. Bertha (Awalt) Shelton 1909–
  4. 4. John (Wilson) Shelton 1868– m. Mary (Lydia) Haley 1864–1938
    1. 1. John (Ervin) Shelton 1892–1964 m. Mary (Carmine) Gunn 1898–1986
      1. 1. James (Burell) Shelton 1934–2025
      2. 2. Jesse (Preston) Shelton 1932–2009
      3. 3. Frank (English) Shelton 1931–2015 m. Marie (Opal) Thompson 1919–2001
      4. 4. Mary (Marie) Shelton 1923–1975 m. William (Arthur) Shafer 1906–1970
        1. 1. William (Arthur Shafer) JR. 1947–1947
        2. 2. Billie (Dalphine) Earls 1942–2024
      5. 5. John (Edward) Shelton 1930–2011
      6. 6. Rollie (Lee) Shelton 1921–1926
      7. 7. Marjorie (B) Shelton 1924–2010
  5. 5. Martha (Jane) Shelton 1870–
  6. 6. Matilda (Ann "Annar") Shelton 1872–1954
  7. 7. Thomas (C. "Guinea Tom") Shelton 1874–1936
  8. 8. George (B.) Shelton 1879–
  9. 9. Myrtle (Sally) Shelton 1899–1961
  10. 10. Jesse Shelton 1870–1870

Jesse Shelton's Timeline

7 Records

1848
20 May 1848
Birth of Jesse Ervin Able Shelton in Beech Grove, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
Beech Grove, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
1860
1860
Age 12
Jesse Ervin Able Shelton resided here in District 4, Manchester, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Manchester, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 22
Jesse Ervin Able Shelton resided here in District 4, Manchester, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Manchester, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 32
Jesse Ervin Able Shelton resided here in District 17, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
District 17, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 62
Jesse Ervin Able Shelton resided here in Civil District 4, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 4, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
1926
1926
Age 78
Jesse Ervin Able Shelton resided here in Chico, California, USA
Chico, California, USA
1931
8 Nov 1931
Age 83
Death of Jesse Ervin Able Shelton in Grayson, Texas
Grayson, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 May 1848
    Event Place: Beech Grove, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 17, Coffee, Tennessee; Roll: 1248; Page: 49c; Enumeration District: 017
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 4, Coffee, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1520; Page: 40A
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 4, Coffee, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1245; Page: 27; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 4, Manchester, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 4, Coffee, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1245; Page: 27; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 4, Manchester, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 4, Coffee, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1520; Page: 40A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 17, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 17, Coffee, Tennessee; Roll: 1248; Page: 49c; Enumeration District: 017

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 4, Coffee, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1494; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1375507

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Chico, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1931
    Event Place: Grayson, Texas

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