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Joseph Sylvester Shelton 1901–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Aug 1901

Birth Location: Lancaster, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 01 Apr 1981

Death Location: Alfonso, Lancaster, Virginia, USA

Father: Joseph Shelton

Mother: Martha Luckham

Spouse(s): Ruth George

Children(s):

In 1901, Joseph Sylvester Shelton entered the world in Lancaster, Virginia, USA, born to Joseph Henry Shelton And Martha Etta Luckham. In 1910, Joseph Sylvester Shelton resided in Little Bay, Lancaster, Virginia, USA. In 1910, Joseph Sylvester Shelton resided in Little Bay, Lancaster, Virginia, USA. Joseph Sylvester Shelton married Ruth Virginia George, and had children including George William Shelton. Joseph Sylvester Shelton passed away in 1981 in Alfonso, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1901, Joseph Sylvester Shelton entered the world in Lancaster, Virginia, USA, born to Joseph Henry Shelton And Martha Etta Luckham.
  • In 1910, Joseph Sylvester Shelton resided in Little Bay, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Joseph Sylvester Shelton resided in Little Bay, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.
  • Joseph Sylvester Shelton married Ruth Virginia George, and had children including George William Shelton.
  • Joseph Sylvester Shelton passed away in 1981 in Alfonso, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Shelton
1868–1947
Birth Location: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
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Martha Luckham
1869–1931
Birth Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ruth George
1912–2006
Birth Location: Lancaster, Virginia, USA
RG

Children(s)

Joseph Shelton's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Shelton
1901–1981
Birth Place: Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Parents
Joseph Henry Shelton
1868–1947
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Martha (Etta) Luckham
1869–1931
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Beasley) Luckham
1828–1903
Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
Mary (Jane) Brooks
1836–1918
Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Luckham
1780–1840
Mahala Hazard
1797–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Shelton's Timeline

13 Records

1901
30 Aug 1901
Birth of Joseph Sylvester Shelton in Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 9
Joseph Sylvester Shelton resided here in Little Bay, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Little Bay, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 9
Joseph Sylvester Shelton resided here in Little Bay, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Little Bay, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 19
Joseph Sylvester Shelton resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 19
Joseph Sylvester Shelton resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 29
Joseph Sylvester Shelton resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 29
Joseph Sylvester Shelton resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 34
Joseph Sylvester Shelton resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 39
Joseph Sylvester Shelton resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 41
Joseph Sylvester Shelton resided here in Morattico, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Morattico, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 49
Joseph Sylvester Shelton resided here in Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1981
30 Mar 1981
Age 80
Death of Joseph Sylvester Shelton in Morattico, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Morattico, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1981
01 Apr 1981
Age 80
Burial of Joseph Sylvester Shelton in Alfonso, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Alfonso, Lancaster, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1901
    Event Place: Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Virginia 10161940 – 03311987; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 658
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whitestone, Lancaster, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04272; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 52-7
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 230-12-4014; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia; Roll: T625_1895; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 69
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia; Roll: 2448; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342182
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Little Bay, Lancaster, Virginia; Roll: T624_1633; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1375646
    [7] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101167015
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Little Bay, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Little Bay, Lancaster, Virginia; Roll: T624_1633; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1375646

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Little Bay, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Little Bay, Lancaster, Virginia; Roll: T624_1633; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1375646

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia; Roll: T625_1895; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 69

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia; Roll: T625_1895; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 69

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia; Roll: 2448; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342182

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia; Roll: 2448; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342182

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whitestone, Lancaster, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04272; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 52-7

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whitestone, Lancaster, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04272; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 52-7

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Morattico, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Virginia 10161940 – 03311987; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 658

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1942
    Event Place: Morattico, Lancaster, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1981
    Event Place: Morattico, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 230-12-4014; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1981
    Event Place: Alfonso, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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