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John Thomas Shelton 1885–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Sep 1885

Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 29 Aug 1912

Death Location: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA

Father: John Shelton

Mother: Cordelia Self

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of John Thomas Shelton began in 1885 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. In 1900, John Thomas Shelton resided in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA. In 1910, John Thomas Shelton resided in Lynchburg Ward 3, Lynchburg (Independent City), Vi. John Thomas Shelton passed away in 1912 in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Thomas Shelton began in 1885 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, John Thomas Shelton resided in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, John Thomas Shelton resided in Lynchburg Ward 3, Lynchburg (Independent City), Vi.
  • John Thomas Shelton passed away in 1912 in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Shelton
1826–1903
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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Cordelia Self
1845–1934
Birth Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Shelton's Ancestors

Self
John Shelton
1885–1912
Birth Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Mason Shelton
1826–1903
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Cordelia (M.) Self
1845–1934
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Samuel (Zachariah) Self
1815–1871
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Martha (Ann) Luckham
1827–1880
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Francis Self
1791–1871
Ann Thrift
1785–
William Luckham
1780–1840
Mahala Hazard
1797–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Self
1776–1840
Sally Boulware
1775–1832

John Shelton's Timeline

6 Records

1885
20 Sep 1885
Birth of John Thomas Shelton in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
John Thomas Shelton resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
John Thomas Shelton resided here in Lynchburg Ward 3, Lynchburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Lynchburg Ward 3, Lynchburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1912
27 Aug 1912
Age 27
Death of John Thomas Shelton in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1912
29 Aug 1912
Age 27
Burial of John Thomas Shelton in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
John Thomas Shelton resided here in Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1885
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marshall, Richmond, Virginia; Roll: T625_1908; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 139
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1241714
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lynchburg Ward 3, Lynchburg (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1635; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1375648
    [5] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The High Point Enterprise; Publication Date: 29 Nov 1912; Publication Place: High Point, North Carolina, United States of America; ,0.69027317,0
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1241714

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lynchburg Ward 3, Lynchburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lynchburg Ward 3, Lynchburg (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1635; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1375648

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marshall, Richmond, Virginia; Roll: T625_1908; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 139

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Goochland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1912
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries, The National Cemetery Administration; Hampton National Cemetery, Burial Register, 1892-1930
    [2] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The High Point Enterprise; Publication Date: 29 Nov 1912; Publication Place: High Point, North Carolina, United States of America; ,0.69027317,0
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1912
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries, The National Cemetery Administration; Hampton National Cemetery, Burial Register, 1892-1930
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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