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Mary Catherine Shelton 1863–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Sep 1863

Birth Location: Fairfield, Bedford, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 24 May 1947

Death Location: Wichita Falls, Archer, Texas, United States

Father: George Shelton

Mother: Susan McCowan

Spouse(s): William Parker

Children(s): Lulu Parker, Florence Parker, Gracie Parker, Zula Parker, Allie Parker, Walter Parker, Myrtle Parker, Lonnie Parker, Edith Parker

Mary Catherine Shelton was born in 1863 in Fairfield, Bedford, Tennessee, United States, the child of George Allen Shelton And Susan Jane Mccowan. In 1880, Mary Catherine Shelton resided in District 1, Bedford, Tennessee, United States. Mary Catherine Shelton married William Parker, and had children including Allie Parker, Edith Parker, Florence Parker, Gracie Parker, Lonnie Parker, Lulu Parker, Myrtle Parker, Walter Parker, Zula Parker. Mary Catherine Shelton passed away in 1947 in Wichita Falls, Archer, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • Mary Catherine Shelton was born in 1863 in Fairfield, Bedford, Tennessee, United States, the child of George Allen Shelton And Susan Jane Mccowan.
  • In 1880, Mary Catherine Shelton resided in District 1, Bedford, Tennessee, United States.
  • Mary Catherine Shelton married William Parker, and had children including Allie Parker, Edith Parker, Florence Parker, Gracie Parker, Lonnie Parker, Lulu Parker, Myrtle Parker, Walter Parker, Zula Parker.
  • Mary Catherine Shelton passed away in 1947 in Wichita Falls, Archer, Texas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Shelton's Ancestors

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Mary Shelton
1863–1947
Birth Place: Fairfield, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
Parents
George Allen Shelton
1832–1900
Fairfield, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
Susan (Jane) McCowan
1842–1892
Bedford, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Jesse Shelton
1799–1865
Bedford, Tennessee, United States
Lydia Keele
1800–1823
Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
James (F) McCowen
1818–1880
Georgia
Elizabeth Manley
1816–1861
Bedford, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Shelton
1760–1828
Rhoda Green
1763–1857
John Keele
1779–1858
Nancy Shelton
1777–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Shelton
1743–1761
Jemima
1737–
Philmore Green
1743–1827
Ann
1739–1820
Richard Patriot"
1757–1849
Lydia Richmond
1757–1849
Philmore Green
1743–1827
Ann
1739–1820

Mary Shelton's Descendants

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Mary (Catherine) Shelton (16 Sep 1863–24 May 1947) m. William Parker (Aug 1861–)
  1. 1. Lulu Parker 1883–
  2. 2. Florence Parker 1885–
  3. 3. Gracie Parker 1887–
  4. 4. Zula Parker 1889–
  5. 5. Allie Parker 1890–
  6. 6. Walter Parker 1891–
  7. 7. Myrtle Parker 1894–
  8. 8. Lonnie Parker 1896–
  9. 9. Edith Parker 1900–

Mary Shelton's Timeline

6 Records

1862
16 Sep 1862
Birth of Mary Catherine Shelton in Shelbyville, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
Shelbyville, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
1863
16 Sep 1863
Birth of Mary Catherine Shelton in Fairfield, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
Fairfield, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 17
Mary Catherine Shelton resided here in District 1, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
District 1, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 37
Mary Catherine Shelton resided here in Civil District 7 (Excl. Pulaski Town), Giles, Tennessee
Civil District 7 (Excl. Pulaski Town), Giles, Tennessee
1938
12 Jul 1938
Age 75
Death of Mary Catherine Shelton in Wichita Falls, Archer, Texas, United States
Wichita Falls, Archer, Texas, United States
1947
24 May 1947
Age 84
Death of Mary Catherine Shelton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1862
    Event Place: Shelbyville, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Bedford, Tennessee; Roll: 1244; Family History Film: 1255244; Page: 118D; Enumeration District: 1; Image: .
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1571; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 20.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1863
    Event Place: Fairfield, Bedford, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 1, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Bedford, Tennessee; Roll: 1244; Family History Film: 1255244; Page: 118D; Enumeration District: 1; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 7 (Excl. Pulaski Town), Giles, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1571; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 20.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1938
    Event Place: Wichita Falls, Archer, Texas, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1947

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