YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Samuel Shell 1782–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1782

Birth Location: Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 25 Mar 1870

Death Location: Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Johannes War)

Mother: Anna Feigley

Spouse(s): Margaret Shell, Mary Fry

Children(s): John Shell, Rebecca Nance

In 1782, Samuel Shell entered the world in Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA, born to Johannes Casper Christoph John Schell Sr Revolutionary War And Anna Catharina Feigley. In 1850, Samuel Shell resided in District 1, Letcher, Kentucky. Samuel Shell married Margaret Shell, Mary Ann Fry, Mary E Jones, Samuel Stevenson, and had children including John Gilbert Shell, Rebecca Shell Ledington Nantz Nance. Samuel Shell passed away in 1870 in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Find more search results for Samuel Shell
SS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1782, Samuel Shell entered the world in Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA, born to Johannes Casper Christoph John Schell Sr Revolutionary War And Anna Catharina Feigley.
  • In 1850, Samuel Shell resided in District 1, Letcher, Kentucky.
  • Samuel Shell married Margaret Shell, Mary Ann Fry, Mary E Jones, Samuel Stevenson, and had children including John Gilbert Shell, Rebecca Shell Ledington Nantz Nance.
  • Samuel Shell passed away in 1870 in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johannes War)
1749–1796
Birth Location: Hempfield Twp, Lancaster Co, PA, USA
JW
Anna Feigley
1751–1846
Birth Location: Winterlingen,,Württemberg,Germany
AF

Spouses(s)

Margaret Shell
1775–1855
Birth Location: County Antrim, Cork, Northern Ireland
MS
Mary Fry
1786–1877
Birth Location: Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
MF

Children(s)

John Shell
1809–1922
Birth Location: North Carolina
JS
Rebecca Nance
1820–1913
Birth Location: Warren,,Tennessee,USA
RN

Samuel Shell's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Shell
1782–1870
Birth Place: Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Johannes Casper Christoph (John) Schell Sr. (Revolutionary War)
1749–1796
Hempfield Twp, Lancaster Co, PA, USA
Anna (Catharina) Feigley
1751–1846
Winterlingen,,Württemberg,Germany
Grandparents
Johannes (Casper) Shell
1722–1805
Germany
Anna (Catharine Gertrude) Schell
1730–1800
Germany
Johannes Feigley
1724–1785
Winterlingen,,Württemberg,Germany
Ursula Schneckenberger
1726–
Winterlingen,,Württemberg,Germany
Great-Grandparents
Petro Schild
1688–1724
Catharina Schild
1690–
Johannes Bott
1691–1781
Anna Pott
1693–1764
Johannes Faigle
1694–1771
Catarina Stauss
1696–1726
Christian Schneckenberger
1698–1752
Christina Gallman
1708–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Schild
1660–
Schild
1662–
Christoph Bothe
1660–1775
Sophia Eberhards
1669–
Johannes Faigle
1670–1734
Anna Schautth
1672–
Jacob Stauss
1663–
Anna Koch
1656–1726
Christian Schneckenburger
1667–1712
Veronica Oetter
1670–1746
Christian Gallman
1675–1731
Maria Hauser
1679–1746

Samuel Shell's Descendants

1.
SS
Samuel Shell (1782–25 Mar 1870) m. Margaret Shell (12 Jan 1775–19 July 1855) m. Mary (Ann) Fry (1786–5 August 1877)
  1. 1. John (Gilbert) Shell 1809–1922 m. Elizabeth Nantz 1825–1912 m. Elizabeth (Betty) Chappel 1872–1920
  2. 2. Rebecca (Shell Ledington Nantz) Nance 1820–1913 m. Clement Nantz 1795–1852 m. Reason Sullivan 1832– m. Clement (S Nantz *** ⭐️) ☀️ 1787–1852 m. Thomas (Nathan) Ledington 1802–1882 m. John Ledington 1800–1840
    1. 1. George (A. Nantz) Jr. 1848–1918 m. Molly Davis 1892–1965 m. Emeline Brown 1864– m. Susie (Bailey) Nantz 1845–1919
      1. 1. Nannie Davis 1910–1996
      2. 2. Louisa ((Bailey) Nantz Luster) Nantz 1880–1959
      3. 3. Silas Nantz 1875–1953 m. Mary Ann 1877–1953 m. Mary (A) Nantz 1877–1953 m. Marian Nantz 1877–1961
        1. 1. Ora (Ray) Nantz 1911–1991 m. Ethel (T) Witt 1921–2014
        2. 2. Ora Nantz 1907–1932
        3. 3. Onie Nantz 1907–2000
        4. 4. Walter (Tex) Nantz 1909–1989 m. Georgie (Effie) Brock 1914–1989
        5. 5. Mary (Ellen) Nantz 1902–1982 m. Gillis (Balton) Rose 1896–1934
        6. 6. Sophia (A Nantz) 🌿 1903–1995 m. Terry (Arthur) Tolliver 1894–1970
        7. 7. Hobart (Dewey) Nantz 1906–1932 m. Mary (Farley) Osborne 1914–1995
        8. 8. Arnold Nantz 1917–2015 m. Polly (Jane) Nantz 1923–2016
        9. 9. Opha (Nantz) Green 1919–2007 m. Chester Green 1905–1987
        10. 10. Farmer (C) Nantz 1915–2003 m. Rose"Rosa" (Bette) Witt 1922–2012
        11. 11. Harman Nantz 1915–2003
        12. 12. Pearl Nantz 1913–1999 m. Sally (Jane) Lewis 1927–1985
        13. 13. Minnie Nantz 1909–1965 m. Commodore (Dewey) Wilson 1898–1990
        14. 14. Oma Nantz 1907–2000 m. Allen (L) Chappell 1880–1949 m. Allen (Logan Chappell) * 1880–1949
        15. 15. Hobart (Dewey) Nantz 1905–1932 m. Mary (Farley) Osborne 1914–1995
        16. 16. Sophia Nantz 1903–1995 m. Arthur Talliner 1894–1970
        17. 17. Onzie Nantz 1901–1972 m. Mollie Howard 1901–1989 m. Essie Wilson 1904–
        18. 18. Lawrence (Dorton) Nantz 1899–1973 m. Rosa Nantz 1900–1969
        19. 19. Andrew (J "Starling") Nantz 1898–1971 m. Malva Whitehead 1899–1992 m. Ollie Laws 1901–1931
      4. 4. Margaret Nantz 1918–
      5. 5. Walker Nantz 1897–
      6. 6. William (Walker) Nantz 1894–1978
      7. 7. Roscoe Nantz 1888–1957
      8. 8. Carlie Nantz 1882–
      9. 9. R (James) Nantz 1881–1932
      10. 10. Mary (Ann) Nantz 1880–
      11. 11. Callie Nantz 1880–
      12. 12. Dorothy Nantz 1876–
      13. 13. Rebecca (Jane) Rose 1874–1961 m. John (W. "Black John") Rose 1874–1934
      14. 14. Vertie Nantz 1874–
      15. 15. John Nantz 1872–1932
      16. 16. Roy Nantz 1872–
      17. 17. Abraham Nantz 1870–
      18. 18. Alexander ((Ellic)) Nantz 1867–1937 m. Viney Wilson 1868–1936 m. Vina Unknown 1866–
        1. 1. Susie Nantz 1911–
        2. 2. Susan Nantz 1911–
        3. 3. Luella Nantz 1907–
        4. 4. Kelley Nantz 1906–1987
        5. 5. Hallie Nantz 1903–
        6. 6. Luther Nantz 1899–1910
        7. 7. Ollie Nantz 1897–
        8. 8. Ollie Nantz 1895–
        9. 9. Allen Nantz 1894–1957
        10. 10. Velvia Nantz 1892–1918
        11. 11. Unknown Nantz 1890–1910
        12. 12. French Nantz 1888–
        13. 13. Susan Nantz 1911–
        14. 14. Luella Nantz 1907–
        15. 15. Kelley Nantz 1906–1987
        16. 16. Hallie Nantz 1903–
        17. 17. Luther Nantz 1899–1910
        18. 18. Ollie Nantz 1895–
        19. 19. Allen Nantz 1894–1957
        20. 20. Velvia Nantz 1892–1918
        21. 21. French Nantz 1888–
      19. 19. George (Allen) Nantz 1867–1937
    2. 2. Jerimiah Ledington 1840–
    3. 3. Jeremiah (Moses Ledington) Sr 1832–1918
    4. 4. Jenus Nance 1843–
    5. 5. Calvin Nantz 1854–1934 m. Betty Brown 1866–1919
      1. 1. Dara (M) Nantz 1902–
      2. 2. John (Wesley) Nantz 1907–1971
    6. 6. Silas (Nantz) Sr 1844–1919
    7. 7. James Ledington 1843–
    8. 8. James NANTZ 1842–
    9. 9. Jeremiah (Moses I) Ledington 1832–1918
    10. 10. Sarah (Catherine) Ledington 1835–1913
    11. 11. Catharine Ledington 1835–1913 m. George (Burkhart) Jr. 1829–1902
      1. 1. George (B) Burkhart 1853–
      2. 2. Samuel Burkhart 1862–
      3. 3. Catherine (Burkhart) Salyer 1852–1920
      4. 4. Sydney Burkhart 1835–
      5. 5. Solomon Burkhart 1851–1918
      6. 6. Rebecca (Burkhart Jackson) Vanover 1853–1870

Samuel Shell's Timeline

4 Records

1782
17 Apr 1782
Birth of Samuel Shell in Lincoln, Burke County, North Carolina, United States
Lincoln, Burke County, North Carolina, United States
1782
1782
Birth of Samuel Shell in Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 68
Samuel Shell resided here in District 1, Letcher, Kentucky
District 1, Letcher, Kentucky
1870
25 Mar 1870
Age 88
Death of Samuel Shell in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1782
    Event Place: Lincoln, Burke County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M432_209; Page: 150; Image: 582.
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M432_209; Page: 150; Image: 582.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1870
    Event Place: Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Find more search results for Samuel Shell

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE