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Wesley Victor Shelton 1921–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jul 1921

Birth Location: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 06 Sep 1980

Death Location: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA

Father: William Shelton

Mother: Bertha Shank

Spouse(s): Pearl Tykocki

Children(s):

The story of Wesley Victor Shelton began in 1921 in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA. In 1930, Wesley Victor Shelton resided in Springport, Jackson, Michigan, USA. In 1935, Wesley Victor Shelton resided in Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA. Wesley Victor Shelton married Pearl Marie Tykocki. Wesley Victor Shelton passed away in 1980 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Wesley Victor Shelton began in 1921 in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1930, Wesley Victor Shelton resided in Springport, Jackson, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1935, Wesley Victor Shelton resided in Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA.
  • Wesley Victor Shelton married Pearl Marie Tykocki.
  • Wesley Victor Shelton passed away in 1980 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Shelton
1895–1979
Birth Location: Spring Port, Jackson, Michigan, USA
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Bertha Shank
1894–1944
Birth Location: Greensburg, Putnam, Ohio, USA
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Spouses(s)

Pearl Tykocki
1921–1992
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
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Children(s)

Wesley Shelton's Ancestors

Self
Wesley Shelton
1921–1980
Birth Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Parents
William Dean Shelton
1895–1979
Spring Port, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Bertha (Ethel) Shank
1894–1944
Greensburg, Putnam, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
John (A S) Shank
1866–1944
Ohio, USA
Alice (Delilah S) Crone
1876–1955
Putnam, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wesley Shelton's Timeline

9 Records

1921
24 Jul 1921
Birth of Wesley Victor Shelton in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 9
Wesley Victor Shelton resided here in Springport, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Springport, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
Wesley Victor Shelton resided here in Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 19
Wesley Victor Shelton resided here in Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 21
Wesley Victor Shelton resided here in Lansing, Ingham, Eaton and Clinton, Michigan, USA
Lansing, Ingham, Eaton and Clinton, Michigan, USA
1954
1954
Age 33
Wesley Victor Shelton resided here in Lansing, Ingham, Eaton and Clinton, Michigan, USA
Lansing, Ingham, Eaton and Clinton, Michigan, USA
1955
1955
Age 34
Wesley Victor Shelton resided here in Lansing, Ingham, Eaton and Clinton, Michigan, USA
Lansing, Ingham, Eaton and Clinton, Michigan, USA
1980
30 Aug 1980
Age 59
Death of Wesley Victor Shelton in Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
1980
06 Sep 1980
Age 59
Burial of Wesley Victor Shelton in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1921
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1087
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: T627_1767; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 38-2
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 378-14-2239; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] California Death Index, Date: 1980-08-30
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springport, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: 997; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 27.0; FHL microfilm: 2340732
    [7] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Springport, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springport, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: 997; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 27.0; FHL microfilm: 2340732

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: T627_1767; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 38-2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: T627_1767; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 38-2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Eaton and Clinton, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1087

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Eaton and Clinton, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Eaton and Clinton, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1980
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 378-14-2239; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] California Death Index, Date: 1980-08-30
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 06 Sep 1980
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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