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Nelson Shelton 1773–1832 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1773

Birth Location: Pittsylvania, VA, USA

Death Date: 20 April 1832

Death Location: Lincoln Co, NC, USA

Father: Spencer Shelton

Mother: Clara Shelton

Spouse(s): Frances Sadler

Children(s): Polley Shelton

Nelson Shelton was born in 1773 in Pittsylvania, VA, USA, the child of Spencer Shelton And Clara S Clary Shelton. In 1810, Nelson Shelton resided in Capt Welkman, Lincoln, North Carolina, United Stat. In 1820, Nelson Shelton resided in East of the South Fork of the Catawba River, Linco. Nelson Shelton married Frances Sadler, and had children including Polley Shelton. Nelson Shelton passed away in 1832 in Lincoln Co, NC, USA.

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Biography

  • Nelson Shelton was born in 1773 in Pittsylvania, VA, USA, the child of Spencer Shelton And Clara S Clary Shelton.
  • In 1810, Nelson Shelton resided in Capt Welkman, Lincoln, North Carolina, United Stat.
  • In 1820, Nelson Shelton resided in East of the South Fork of the Catawba River, Linco.
  • Nelson Shelton married Frances Sadler, and had children including Polley Shelton.
  • Nelson Shelton passed away in 1832 in Lincoln Co, NC, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spencer Shelton
1743–1799
Birth Location: VA
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Clara Shelton
1754–1844
Birth Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Frances Sadler
1773–1845
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Polley Shelton
1804–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Nelson Shelton's Ancestors

Self
Nelson Shelton
1773–1832
Birth Place: Pittsylvania, VA, USA
Parents
Spencer Shelton
1743–1799
VA
Clara (S. "Clary") Shelton
1754–1844
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Crispen Shelton
1713–1787
Letitia Beuford
1713–1770
Daniel Shelton
1729–1809
Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ralph Shelton
1685–1733
Thomas Buford
1682–1761
Elizabeth Lee
1688–1774
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Shelton
1664–1718
Charles Lee
1656–1701
Elizabeth Medtstand
1660–1700

Nelson Shelton's Descendants

1.
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Nelson Shelton (1773–20 April 1832) m. Frances Sadler (1773–1845)
  1. 1. Polley Shelton 1804–
    1. 1. Frances ("Fanny") Dellinger 1831– m. Henry (C) Reagan 1844–1917
      1. 1. Oliver (L.) Reagan 1871–1904 m. Victoria (E) Harrison 1877–1951
        1. 1. Cleo (Wayne) Reagan 1898–1993 m. Melva (R) Miller 1902–1997
        2. 2. Consuello (Carmen) Thrasher 1900–1999 m. William (Harrison) Thrasher 1896–1978
      2. 2. Florence (Ella Nora Caldwell) Reagan 1868–1955 m. William (Wheeler) Caldwell 1864–1951 m. William (Wheeler) Caldwell 1864– m. William (W) Caldwell 1863–1951
        1. 1. Ralph (Thompson) Caldwell 1895–1983 m. Vada (Mae) Caldwell 1909–1993
        2. 2. Bulanh (E Or Bulauh E) Caldwell 1889–
        3. 3. Fannie (Lee) Caldwell 1892–1997 m. Willie (Hall) Keistler 1887–1953
        4. 4. Latta (Gaton) Caldwell 1887–1979 m. Lucile (H) Caldwell 1896–1966
        5. 5. Eugine (J) Caldwell 1897–
        6. 6. Rosevelt Coldwell 1914–
        7. 7. Thomas Coldwell 1909–
        8. 8. Robert (Morison) Caldwell 1908–2003 m. Idell Towell 1914–2002
        9. 9. Robert Caldwell 1908–
        10. 10. Nettie Calwell 1891–
        11. 11. Bulah Calwell 1889–
        12. 12. Johnston Calwell 1897–1988
        13. 13. Fannie Calwell 1893–
        14. 14. Fred Calwell 1901–1977
        15. 15. Luciel Calwell 1899–
        16. 16. Ella (M) Calwell 1903–
        17. 17. Ralph Calwell 1895–1983
        18. 18. Audrey Caldwell 1912–
        19. 19. Latta (G) Caldwell 1887–1979
        20. 20. Walter (O) Caldwell 1890–
        21. 21. Beulah (O.) May 1889–1988
        22. 22. Gladys Smith 1908–1962
        23. 23. Ella (Mae) Sherrill 1904–1993
        24. 24. Sarah (Lucille) Bedsol 1900–1983
      3. 3. Jeannie (Mary) Reagan 1874–
    2. 2. L. (M.) Dellinger 1837–1915

Nelson Shelton's Timeline

6 Records

1773
1773
Birth of Nelson Shelton in Pittsylvania, VA, USA
Pittsylvania, VA, USA
1810
1810
Age 37
Nelson Shelton resided here in Capt Welkman, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
Capt Welkman, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 47
Nelson Shelton resided here in East of the South Fork of the Catawba River, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
East of the South Fork of the Catawba River, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 57
Nelson Shelton resided here in Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
1832
20 April 1832
Age 59
Death of Nelson Shelton in Lincoln Co, NC, USA
Lincoln Co, NC, USA
1832
1832
Age 59
Nelson Shelton - Probate in Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
Lincoln, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1773
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, VA, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Births
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1773; Birth city: Pittsylvania Co; Birth state: VA
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1773; Birth city: Pittsylvania Co; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Capt Welkman, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Capt Welkman, Lincoln, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 463; Image: 00678; Family History Library Film: 0337913

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: East of the South Fork of the Catawba River, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: East of the South Fork of the Catawba River, Lincoln, North Carolina; Page: 360; NARA Roll: M33_83; Image: 234

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Lincoln, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 122; Page: 190; Family History Library Film: 0018088

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 April 1832
    Event Place: Lincoln Co, NC, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [2] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Lincoln County, North Carolina, Wills and Estate Papers; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Lincoln, North Carolina
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1773; Birth city: Pittsylvania Co; Birth state: VA
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1773; Birth city: Pittsylvania Co; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1832
    Event Place: Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Lincoln County, North Carolina, Wills and Estate Papers; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Lincoln, North Carolina
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