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John Thomas Sheldon 1900–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jan 1900

Birth Location: Vine Hill Dallas, Alabama, USA

Death Date: May 09, 1960

Death Location: Alabama

Father: Joseph Shelton

Mother: Emma Shelton

Spouse(s): Belzie Smitherman

Children(s): Florence Shelton-Sims, Emma Shelton-Whitfield

The story of John Thomas Sheldon began in 1900 in Vine Hill Dallas, Alabama, USA. In 1900, John Thomas Sheldon resided in Bethel, Autauga, Alabama, USA. In 1910, John Thomas Sheldon resided in Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, USA. John Thomas Sheldon married Belzie E Smitherman, and had children including Algusta Marie Shelton, Belgie Givham, Emma Ann Shelton Whitfield, Florence Shelton Sims, Ivory Louise Shelton, Lillie Austin, Mattie Erville Shelton, Thomas Shelton, Vesta Moton. John Thomas Sheldon passed away in 1960 in Alabama.

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Biography

  • The story of John Thomas Sheldon began in 1900 in Vine Hill Dallas, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, John Thomas Sheldon resided in Bethel, Autauga, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, John Thomas Sheldon resided in Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, USA.
  • John Thomas Sheldon married Belzie E Smitherman, and had children including Algusta Marie Shelton, Belgie Givham, Emma Ann Shelton Whitfield, Florence Shelton Sims, Ivory Louise Shelton, Lillie Austin, Mattie Erville Shelton, Thomas Shelton, Vesta Moton.
  • John Thomas Sheldon passed away in 1960 in Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Sheldon's Ancestors

Self
John Sheldon
1900–1960
Birth Place: Vine Hill Dallas, Alabama, USA
Parents
Joseph Shelton
1856–1949
Alabama, USA
Emma (Jane) Shelton
1872–
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Sheldon's Descendants

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John (Thomas) Sheldon (22 Jan 1900–May 09, 1960) m. Belzie (E) Smitherman (15 May 1902–15 Dec 1985)
  1. 1. Florence Shelton-Sims 1937–2003
  2. 2. Emma (Ann) Shelton-Whitfield 1925–1990

John Sheldon's Timeline

8 Records

1900
22 Jan 1900
Birth of John Thomas Sheldon in Vine Hill Dallas, Alabama, USA
Vine Hill Dallas, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
John Thomas Sheldon resided here in Bethel, Autauga, Alabama, USA
Bethel, Autauga, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 10
John Thomas Sheldon resided here in Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, USA
Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 35
John Thomas Sheldon resided here in Randolph, Bibb, Alabama
Randolph, Bibb, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 40
John Thomas Sheldon resided here in Precinct 7, Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, USA
Precinct 7, Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, USA
1942
1942
Age 42
John Thomas Sheldon resided here in Centerville, Bibb, Alabama, USA
Centerville, Bibb, Alabama, USA
1950
1950
Age 50
John Thomas Sheldon resided here in Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, USA
Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, USA
1960
May 09, 1960
Age 60
Death of John Thomas Sheldon in Alabama
Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1900
    Event Place: Vine Hill Dallas, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 245
    [2] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bethel, Autauga, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bethel, Autauga, Alabama; Roll: 1; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1240001

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Randolph, Bibb, Alabama; Roll: T624_2; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1374015

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Randolph, Bibb, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Randolph, Bibb, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00004; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 4-12A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Precinct 7, Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Randolph, Bibb, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00004; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 4-12A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Centerville, Bibb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 245

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 09, 1960
    Event Place: Alabama

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