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Levi Shelton 1885–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1885

Birth Location: Madison County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 4 Nov 1930

Death Location: Madison County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Nathaniel Shelton

Mother: Claye Chandler

Spouse(s): Cora Ray

Children(s): Jasper Shelton, Benjamin Shelton, Ralph Shelton, Clingmon Shelton, Nathan Shelton, Ronald Shelton, Ben Shelton

In 1885, Levi Shelton entered the world in Madison County, North Carolina, USA, born to Nathaniel D Nate Shelton And Claye Chandler. Levi Shelton married Cora Ray, and had children including Ben Shelton, Benjamin Levi Shelton, Clingmon Shelton, Jasper Shelton, Nathan Shelton, Ralph Shelton, Ronald Shelton. Levi Shelton passed away in 1930 in Madison County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Levi Shelton entered the world in Madison County, North Carolina, USA, born to Nathaniel D Nate Shelton And Claye Chandler.
  • Levi Shelton married Cora Ray, and had children including Ben Shelton, Benjamin Levi Shelton, Clingmon Shelton, Jasper Shelton, Nathan Shelton, Ralph Shelton, Ronald Shelton.
  • Levi Shelton passed away in 1930 in Madison County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Levi Shelton's Ancestors

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Levi Shelton
1885–1930
Birth Place: Madison County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Nathaniel D. "Nate" Shelton
1852–1920
Madison, North Carolina, USA
Claye Chandler
1852–1910
Madison County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William Shelton
1834–1864
Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Ann Metcalf) Shelton
1834–1872
Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Shelton
1812–1880
Rachel Shelton
1816–1870
Gabriel Metcalf
1805–1840
Susannah Jones
1798–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Sr
1776–1858
Catherine Miller
1777–1863
JOSEPH Ggf
1784–1863
MARY ARROWOOD
1788–1835

Levi Shelton's Descendants

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Levi Shelton (12 May 1885–4 Nov 1930) m. Cora Ray (15 Mar 1892–3 Feb 1961)
  1. 1. Jasper Shelton 1930–2010 m. Peggy (Irene) Hensley 1935–1992
  2. 2. Benjamin (Levi) Shelton 1913–1973
  3. 3. Ralph Shelton 1917–
  4. 4. Clingmon Shelton 1919–
  5. 5. Nathan Shelton 1921–
  6. 6. Ronald Shelton 1916–1969
  7. 7. Ben Shelton 1914– m. Mamie (Lee) Johnson 1918–1992

Levi Shelton's Timeline

2 Records

1885
12 May 1885
Birth of Levi Shelton in Madison County, North Carolina, USA
Madison County, North Carolina, USA
1930
4 Nov 1930
Age 45
Death of Levi Shelton in Madison County, North Carolina, USA
Madison County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1885
    Event Place: Madison County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1930
    Event Place: Madison County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths

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