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Luther Marion Shelton 1893–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Oct 1893

Birth Location: Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 31 May 1977

Death Location: Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Robert Shelton

Mother: Nancy Priddy

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Luther Marion Shelton began in 1893 in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America. In 1900, Luther Marion Shelton resided in Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Luther Marion Shelton resided in Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA. Luther Marion Shelton passed away in 1977 in Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Luther Marion Shelton began in 1893 in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Luther Marion Shelton resided in Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Luther Marion Shelton resided in Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA.
  • Luther Marion Shelton passed away in 1977 in Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Shelton
1856–1928
Birth Location: Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Nancy Priddy
1865–1936
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Luther Shelton's Ancestors

Self
Luther Shelton
1893–1977
Birth Place: Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Robert Franklin Shelton
1856–1928
Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Nancy (Caroline) Priddy
1865–1936
Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
John Shelton
1830–
North Carolina
Eliza Shelton
1840–
North Carolina
James (Robert Priddy) Sr
1836–1921
North Carolina, United States of America
Mary (J) Throckmorton
1828–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
George Priddy
1810–1889
Sarah Priddy
1819–1895
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Luther Shelton's Timeline

5 Records

1893
1 Oct 1893
Birth of Luther Marion Shelton in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 7
Luther Marion Shelton resided here in Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 17
Luther Marion Shelton resided here in Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 27
Luther Marion Shelton resided here in Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
1977
31 May 1977
Age 84
Death of Luther Marion Shelton in Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1893
    Event Place: Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1318; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 238
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina; Roll: 1218; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0097
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1128; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0183; FHL microfilm: 1375141
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina; Roll: 1218; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0097

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1128; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0183; FHL microfilm: 1375141

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Quaker Gap, Stokes, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1318; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 238

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 May 1977
    Event Place: Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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