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Mary Frances Shelton 1887–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Apr 1887

Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 05 Dec 1961

Death Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA

Father: John Shelton

Mother: Cordelia Self

Spouse(s): George Sr

Children(s): Lena Shelton, George Jr, Alden Shelton, Thelma Shelton

In 1887, Mary Frances Shelton entered the world in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, born to John Mason Shelton And Cordelia M Self. In 1900, Mary Frances Shelton resided in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA. In 1902, Mary Frances Shelton resided in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Mary Frances Shelton married George Edward Shelton Sr, and had children including Alden Christian Shelton, George Edward Shelton Jr, Lena Ollie Shelton, Thelma Celest Shelton. Mary Frances Shelton passed away in 1961 in Gloucester, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Mary Frances Shelton entered the world in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, born to John Mason Shelton And Cordelia M Self.
  • In 1900, Mary Frances Shelton resided in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1902, Mary Frances Shelton resided in Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
  • Mary Frances Shelton married George Edward Shelton Sr, and had children including Alden Christian Shelton, George Edward Shelton Jr, Lena Ollie Shelton, Thelma Celest Shelton.
  • Mary Frances Shelton passed away in 1961 in Gloucester, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Shelton
1826–1903
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
JS
Cordelia Self
1845–1934
Birth Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA
CS

Spouses(s)

George Sr
1876–1956
Birth Location: Coke, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
GS

Children(s)

Lena Shelton
1908–
Birth Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
LS
George Jr
1910–
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
GJ
Alden Shelton
1904–1956
Birth Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
AS
Thelma Shelton
1903–1951
Birth Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
TS

Mary Shelton's Ancestors

Self
Mary Shelton
1887–1961
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

Mary Shelton's Descendants

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Mary (Frances) Shelton (29 Apr 1887–05 Dec 1961) m. George (Edward Shelton) Sr (03 Apr 1876–22 Sep 1956)
  1. 1. Lena (Ollie) Shelton 1908– m. William (Lewis Hambrick) Sr 1880–1973
    1. 1. William (Lewis "Billy" Hambrich) Jr 1939–1940
  2. 2. George (Edward Shelton) Jr 1910– m. Gladys (Rose) Adams 1905–1962
    1. 1. Violet (Pearl) Shelton 1931–1996 m. Harry (Leland Schreckengast) Sr 1930–2014
    2. 2. Clyde (Earl) Shelton 1931–1987 m. Florence (M.) Styczinski 1929–2021
    3. 3. William (Leroy "Bill") Shelton 1936–2000 m. Gladys (Nadine) Esham 1936–1995
    4. 4. Rutha (Bell) Shelton 1945–2022 m. Lavern (Joseph) Work 1928–2022
  3. 3. Alden (Christian) Shelton 1904–1956
  4. 4. Thelma (Celest) Shelton 1903–1951 m. Judson (Bunyan) Holloway 1897–1995
    1. 1. William (Ronald) Holloway 1930–2016
    2. 2. Arthur (Shelton) Holloway 1925–1986 m. Ruth (Pauline) McClure 1922–1997
    3. 3. June (Celeste) Holloway 1927–1996 m. Harold (Glen) Sanders 1907–1986

Mary Shelton's Timeline

11 Records

1887
29 Apr 1887
Birth of Mary Frances Shelton in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Mary Frances Shelton resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1902
1902
Age 15
Mary Frances Shelton resided here in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
Mary Frances Shelton resided here in Richmond Clay Ward, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond Clay Ward, Richmond, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Mary Frances Shelton resided here in Norfolk Madison Ward, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk Madison Ward, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Mary Frances Shelton resided here in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Mary Frances Shelton resided here in Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 53
Mary Frances Shelton resided here in Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 63
Mary Frances Shelton resided here in Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1961
03 Dec 1961
Age 74
Death of Mary Frances Shelton in Coke, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Coke, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1961
05 Dec 1961
Age 74
Burial of Mary Frances Shelton in Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Gloucester, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1887
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04264; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 37-2
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Norfolk Madison Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1902; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 106
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2341923
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1241714
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond Clay Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1644; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1375657
    [6] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [9] 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: 1902
    Event Place: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Richmond Clay Ward, Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond Clay Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1644; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1375657

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Norfolk Madison Ward, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Norfolk Madison Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1902; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 106

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2341923

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04264; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 37-2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04264; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 37-2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Dec 1961
    Event Place: Coke, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 4 Dec 1961; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, United States of America; ,0.46361175,0.57513595,0.57564026
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 05 Dec 1961
    Event Place: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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