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Spencer Shelton 1743–1799 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1743

Birth Location: VA

Death Date: 18 June 1799

Death Location: Denver, Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Crispen Shelton

Mother: Letitia Beuford

Spouse(s): Clara Shelton

Children(s): Nelson Shelton, Meacon Shelton, Chloe Shelton, Christopher Shelton

The story of Spencer Shelton began in 1743 in VA. Spencer Shelton married Clara S Clary Shelton, and had children including Chloe Shelton, Christopher Crispen Shelton, Meacon Ashley Shelton, Nelson Shelton. Spencer Shelton passed away in 1799 in Denver, Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Spencer Shelton began in 1743 in VA.
  • Spencer Shelton married Clara S Clary Shelton, and had children including Chloe Shelton, Christopher Crispen Shelton, Meacon Ashley Shelton, Nelson Shelton.
  • Spencer Shelton passed away in 1799 in Denver, Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA.

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Children(s)

Spencer Shelton's Ancestors

Self
Spencer Shelton
1743–1799
Birth Place: VA
Parents
Crispen Shelton
1713–1787
Letitia Beuford
1713–1770
Grandparents
Ralph Shelton
1685–1733
Thomas Buford
1682–1761
Christ Church, Lancaster County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Medstand) Lee
1688–1774
Northampton County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Peter Shelton
1664–1718
Charles Lee
1656–1701
Elizabeth Medtstand
1660–1700
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Shelton
1622–1716
Richard Lee
1617–1664
Anne Constable
1615–1664

Spencer Shelton's Descendants

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Spencer Shelton (1743–18 June 1799) m. Clara (S. "Clary") Shelton (1754–16 June 1844)
  1. 1. Nelson Shelton 1773–1832 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
        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
        3. 3. Jeannie (Mary) Reagan 1874–
      2. 2. L. (M.) Dellinger 1837–1915
  2. 2. Meacon (Ashley) Shelton 1792–1868 m. Anna Berger 1807–
  3. 3. Chloe Shelton 1780–1858 m. Jeremiah Munday 1760–1835
    1. 1. Osbourn Munday 1808–1867
  4. 4. Christopher (Crispen) Shelton 1803–1883 m. Rebecca (S.) Shelton 1838–
    1. 1. Lovis (P.) Shelton 1870–
    2. 2. Jesse (M.) Shelton 1872–
    3. 3. Henry (P.) Shelton 1861–

Spencer Shelton's Timeline

2 Records

1743
1743
Birth of Spencer Shelton in VA
VA
1799
18 June 1799
Age 56
Death of Spencer Shelton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1743
    Event Place: VA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1769.083; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2299.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: PKS

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 June 1799
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Denver, Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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