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Nancy John Shelton 1884–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 April 1884

Birth Location: Whitney, Texas

Death Date: 29 Jan 1975

Death Location: Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA

Father: John Shelton

Mother: Susannah Winter

Spouse(s): William Lilly

Children(s): Lawrence Lilly, Will Jr

The story of Nancy John Shelton began in 1884 in Whitney, Texas. In 1900, Nancy John Shelton resided in Abilene Ward 3, Taylor, Texas, USA. In 1910, Nancy John Shelton resided in Abilene Ward 4, Taylor, Texas, USA. Nancy John Shelton married William L Lilly, and had children including Lawrence Lilly, Will L Lilly Jr. Nancy John Shelton passed away in 1975 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Nancy John Shelton began in 1884 in Whitney, Texas.
  • In 1900, Nancy John Shelton resided in Abilene Ward 3, Taylor, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Nancy John Shelton resided in Abilene Ward 4, Taylor, Texas, USA.
  • Nancy John Shelton married William L Lilly, and had children including Lawrence Lilly, Will L Lilly Jr.
  • Nancy John Shelton passed away in 1975 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Shelton
1852–1911
Birth Location: Lancaster, Dallas, Texas, United States
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Susannah Winter
1856–1914
Birth Location: Cherokee, Tx
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Spouses(s)

William Lilly
1875–1937
Birth Location: Louisiana
WL

Children(s)

Lawrence Lilly
1917–1994
Birth Location: Abilene, Taylor, Texas, USA
LL
Will Jr
1915–1987
Birth Location: Texas
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Nancy Shelton's Ancestors

Self
Nancy Shelton
1884–1975
Birth Place: Whitney, Texas
Parents
John Shelton
1852–1911
Lancaster, Dallas, Texas, United States
Susannah Winter
1856–1914
Cherokee, Tx
Grandparents
Joseph (Samuel Winter) Sr
1824–1896
Alabama
Nancy (M.) Ramsey
1826–1912
Henry County, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nancy Shelton's Descendants

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Nancy (John) Shelton (27 April 1884–29 Jan 1975) m. William (L) Lilly (2/1/1875–22 Feb 1937)
  1. 1. Lawrence Lilly 1917–1994
  2. 2. Will (L Lilly) Jr 1915–1987 m. Elizabeth Bradshaw 1918–2003

Nancy Shelton's Timeline

10 Records

1884
27 April 1884
Birth of Nancy John Shelton in Whitney, Texas
Whitney, Texas
1900
1900
Age 16
Nancy John Shelton resided here in Abilene Ward 3, Taylor, Texas, USA
Abilene Ward 3, Taylor, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Nancy John Shelton resided here in Abilene Ward 4, Taylor, Texas, USA
Abilene Ward 4, Taylor, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Nancy John Shelton resided here in Abilene, Taylor, Texas, USA
Abilene, Taylor, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Nancy John Shelton resided here in Abilene, Taylor, Texas
Abilene, Taylor, Texas
1935
1935
Age 51
Nancy John Shelton resided here in Abilene, Taylor, Texas
Abilene, Taylor, Texas
1937
1937
Age 53
Nancy John Shelton resided here in Abilene, Texas, USA
Abilene, Texas, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 56
Nancy John Shelton resided here in Abilene, Taylor, Texas, USA
Abilene, Taylor, Texas, USA
1955
1955
Age 71
Nancy John Shelton resided here in Abilene, Texas, USA
Abilene, Texas, USA
1975
29 Jan 1975
Age 91
Death of Nancy John Shelton in Abilene, Taylor, Texas, USA
Abilene, Taylor, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 April 1884
    Event Place: Whitney, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Roll: T627_4144; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 221-17
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 455-14-9533; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Roll: T625_1851; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 259; Image: 82
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Roll: 2399; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 807.0; FHL microfilm: 2342133
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Abilene Ward 3, Taylor, Texas; Roll: 1672; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0150; FHL microfilm: 1241672
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Abilene Ward 4, Taylor, Texas; Roll: T624_1593; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0267; FHL microfilm: 1375606
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Abilene Ward 3, Taylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Abilene Ward 3, Taylor, Texas; Roll: 1672; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0150; FHL microfilm: 1241672

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Abilene Ward 4, Taylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Abilene Ward 4, Taylor, Texas; Roll: T624_1593; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0267; FHL microfilm: 1375606

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Roll: T625_1851; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 259; Image: 82

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Roll: 2399; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 807.0; FHL microfilm: 2342133

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Roll: T627_4144; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 221-17

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Abilene, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Roll: T627_4144; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 221-17

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Abilene, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1975
    Event Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 455-14-9533; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Texas Death Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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