SHELTON

Shelton Family History
The Shelton family from James Meredith Shelton on, originated in North Carolina, immigrated to Tennessee and then settled in Arkansas. They have been actively involved in the military, winning and defending our right to freedom, from the first recorded Shelton to the present time.

You can find Sheltons, McAnallys, and Roberts in Virginia in the 1700's and we are all probably related to these families although we do not know the link yet.

Descendants of Generation No. 1

JAMES MEREDITH SHELTON was born Abt. 1800 in NC, and died Bet. 1869 - July 18 1892 in Franklin, Izard, AR. He married LUCY A. MCANALLY, daughter of ? McAnally and Mary Lee(?). She was born May 1813 in TN, and died December 1903 in Franklin, Izard, AR.

Notes for JAMES MEREDITH(?) SHELTON:
COMPANY H (NEW), 8TH ARKANSAS INFANTRY REGIMENT,
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
SHELTON, J.M. Pvt Enl 12 Dec 1861 at Pocahontas, AR. Disch 8 Jun 1862.

1860 Marion County tax book: James Shelton, 2 poll taxes, 1 horse $5.00, 4 cattle $40.00. Did not own land.

1860 Marion County Census, Blythe Township 6/25/1860, Dwelling 366
James Shelton 60 M NC
Lucy Shelton 40 F TN
A. Jackson Shelton 14 M TN
George W. Shelton 7 M AR
Francis M. Shelton 7 M AR
Jacob Shelton 5 M AR
Mary Hines 17 F TN Stepdaughter? Was Lucy married before?
Mary Mc Nulty 70 F TN (Lucy's mother?)

1870 Woodruff County Census, DeView Township, Dwelling D26
James Shelton 69 M NC
Lucy J. 50 F TN
Frank 17 M AR

Burial: Roberts Cemetery, Franklin, Izard, AR
Military service: Civil War, Confederate

Notes for LUCY A. MCANALLY:
According to 1860 & 1870 census, Lucy was 40 & 50 respectfully, born about 1820; the 1880 census when she was living with son, Francis, gives her age as 63, born about 1817; Francis M's obituary in 3/1897 gives her age as 83, born about 1814. The 1900 census, when she was living with grandson, George Jackson Shelton, gives her birthdate at 5/1813. Burial: December 1903, Roberts Cemetery, Franklin, AR

Children of JAMES SHELTON and LUCY MCANALLY are:

ANDREW JACKSON SHELTON, b. Abt. 1847, TN; d. Unknown.
GEORGE WILLIAM SHELTON, b. Abt. 1853, AR; d. Bet. March 1869 - March 1870, Woodruff County., AR. George (twin brother of Francis Meredith) Age: 16; Birth place: AR; Death: Mar of 1869 or 1870; Cause of death: Pneumonia;
FRANCES MEREDITH SHELTON, b. Abt. 1853, Marion County, AR; d. March 06, 1897, Franklin, Izard Co., AR.
JACOB SHELTON, b. Abt. 1855, Arkansas; d. Unknown.

Generation No. 2
ANDREW JACKSON SHELTON (JAMES MEREDITH) was born Abt. 1847 in TN, and died Unknown. He married NANCY ELLET CAGLE Abt. 1867. She was born Abt. 1851 in MI, and died Unknown.

Notes for ANDREW JACKSON SHELTON:
1870 Federal Census, Van Buren County, Davis Township 6/10/1870
Andrew J. Shelton 23 Farmer Owned real estate of $250
Martha E. (?) 20
Martha B.(?) 2

1880 Federal Census, Izard County, Arkansas, Franklin Twp., D. 90 Andrew J. Shelton 34 M TN TN TN
Nancy E. 26 F MS -- --
Mary M. 6 F AR TN MS

The Fourth Arkansas Union Infantry

Organized at Batesville and Fort Smith, Arkansas, January to May, 1864. Attached to District of Northeast Arkansas, Dept. of Arkansas, to June 1864. District of the Frontier, 7th Army Corp, to October 1864.

SERVICE: Operations in Northeast Arkansas January 1-30, 1864. Lunenburg January 19 (Detachment). Morgan's Mills, Spring River, White County, February 9. Waugh's Farm near Batesville February 19. Scout from Batesville February 25. At Clarksville till May 18. Moved to Fort Smith May 18, and duty there till July 21. Moved to Little Rock July 21, and duty there till October. Organization not completed and Regiment transferred to 2nd Arkansas Infantry October 28, 1864. The Roster
(NOTE: s/b Rhea County)

SHELTON, ANDREW J., Pvt - Enl 20 Apr 1864 at Yellville, Marion County, Ark - Born Ray Co, TN. - Age 18 - eyes blk - hair lt - complex fair - ht 5' 6" . Mustered at Springfield, MO. Compendium of the War of the Rebellion, Regimental Histories by Frederick H. Dyer
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6th (Monroe's) Arkansas Cavalry, Company D

This company was organized at Washington, Hempstead county, Arkansas, on May 19, 1862, by Captain Americus V. Rieff, and enlisted in Confederate service on May 22, 1862. Initially assigned to the 13th Battalion Arkansas Cavalry, it became a part of the 6th Arkansas Cavalry on September 1, 1862, when the battalion was consolidated with Wheat's squadron. Three muster rolls for this company survive: March 1 to April 30, 1863—Stationed at Gum Spring.
May 1 to June 30, 1863—Stationed at Ft. Smith, Ark.
January 1 to February 29, 1864—Stationed near Columbus.

Shelton, A J Private—Enlisted in Co. D, 6th Arkansas Cavalry, at Washington, Arkansas, May 22, 1862; absent with leave in Clark county, Arkansas, from March 6, 1863; absent sick since March 21, 1863; absent sick, April 30, 1863; absent sick, June 30, 1863; absent sick, February 29, 1864; no further record.

Children of ANDREW SHELTON and NANCY CAGLE are:

MARY M. SHELTON, b. Abt. 1874; d. Unknown.
CHARLES MARION SHELTON, b. December 13, 1882, Franklin, AR; d. September 18, 1959, Tuckerman, AR.
STEVE A. SHELTON, b. September 16, 1890, Franklin, Izard, AR; d. April 1973, Kalamazoo, MI.
WILLIAM SHELTON, b. October 04, 1898; d. January 1974, Tuckerman, AR.
JULIE SHELTON, b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
MOLLY SHELTON, b. Unknown, d. Unknown; m. BUD HARRISON; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
JENNI SHELTON, b. Unknown.

FRANCES MEREDITH SHELTON (JAMES MEREDITH?) was born Abt. 1853 in Marion County, AR, and died March 06, 1897 in Franklin, Izard Co., AR. He married (1) SARAH E. WATSON Abt. 1870 in Craighead County, AR, daughter of JOHN WATSON and MARGARET WHEELIS. She was born 1851 in GA21, and died 1880 in AR. He married (2) MARGARET F. ROBERTS, WFT Est. 1880-1895, daughter of EDWARD ROBERTS and ELIZA HONEY. She was born Abt. 1868 in Lawrence County, AR, and died Abt. 1890 in AR. He married (3) REBECCA A. WATSON August 13, 1891 in Sharp County, AR, daughter of JOHN WATSON and MARGARET WHEELIS. She was born September 1850 in Marion County, GA, and died December 1903 in Franklin, Izard Co., AR.

Notes for FRANCES MEREDITH SHELTON:
Francis and George were twins. Frank's first (Sarah Watson) and third (Rebecca Watson) wives were sisters.
Moved to Izard County, Arkansas in 1878.

1880 Federal Census, Izard County, Arkansas, Franklin Twp., D. 141
Francis Shelton 27 M AR NC TN
Sarah E. 26 F GA -- GA
James M. 8 M AR AR GA
George W. 5 M AR AR GA
Lucy A. 3 F AR AR GA
Lucy Shelton 63 F TN VA VA

More About FRANCES MEREDITH SHELTON:
Burial: March 09, 1897, Roberts Cemetery, Franklin, Izard, AR
Census: 1880, Izard County gives age as 27, Father from NC, Mother from TN
SARAH E. WATSON, MARGARET F. ROBERTS, REBECCA A. WATSON all buried in Roberts Cemetery, Franklin, Izard, AR

Children of FRANCES SHELTON and SARAH WATSON are:

JAMES MONROE SHELTON, b. June 08, 1871; d. WFT Est. 1872-1961.
JAMES MONROE SHELTON, b. June 08, 1872, AR; d. October 27, 1945, Lawrence County, AR.
LUCY SHELTON, b. WFT Est. 1872-1880; d. WFT Est. 1876-1971.
GEORGE JACKSON SHELTON, b. November 1875, Craighead Co, AR; d. November 18, 1949, Franklin, Sharp, AR.
LUCY A. SHELTON, b. Abt. 1877, AR; d. Unknown.
WILLIAM THOMAS SHELTON, b. Bet. 1879 - 1884, AR; d. Unknown, Light, AR.

Children of FRANCES SHELTON and MARGARET ROBERTS are:

MANUEL SHELTON, b. October 08, 1887, Franklin, Izard, AR; d. August 23, 1951, Randal, KS.
LEAH E. SHELTON, b. December 1888, AR; d. Unknown. Died when young.

Child of FRANCES SHELTON and REBECCA WATSON is:

KELLY FRANCIS SHELTON, b. March 15, 1893, Franklin, Izard, AR; d. May 14, 1965, Walnut Ridge, Lawrence, AR.

Generation No. 3
CHARLES MARION SHELTON (ANDREW JACKSON, JAMES MEREDITH) was born December 13, 1882 in Franklin, AR, and died September 18, 1959 in Tuckerman, AR. He married LULU HICKS. She was born Unknown, and died 191540.

Children of CHARLES SHELTON and LULU HICKS are:

WILLIAM NELSON SHELTON, b. March 07, 1907, Cardville, Mo.
RUBY SHELTON, b. Unknown; d. Carbondale, MO; m. SHERMAN OSBORNE.
THOMAS SHELTON, b. Unknown.
EVABELL SHELTON, b. Unknown.
EVA MAE SHELTON, b. Unknown; d. Elgin, Ar.

STEVE A. SHELTON (ANDREW JACKSON, JAMES MEREDITH) was born September 16, 1890 in Franklin, Izard, AR, and died April 1973 in Kalamazoo, MI52. He married MAYBELL WILLIAMS, daughter of HENRY WILLIAMS and EMELINE GWEN. She was born August 11, 1896 in Conway Co., AR, and died March 29, 1971 in Michigan. Both buried at Riverside Cemetery, Albion, MI.
Children of STEVE SHELTON and MAYBELL(E) WILLIAMS are:

CLEMENTINE SHELTON, b. September 27, 1914; d. June 09, 1988; m. PAUL CYPRET; b. May 23, 1916; d. November 13, 1987.
MARVIN RANDOLPH SHELTON, b. June 29, 1923, Tuckerman, Jackson, AR; d. September 29, 1988, MI.
ELSIE MAE SHELTON, b. June 24, 1927, Tuckerman, Ar; d. November 16, 1977, Albion, MI; m. (1) ELIZA LAWHORN; b. Unknown; d. Bet. 1960 - 1969; m. (2) JAY REYNOLDS; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
CARL EUGENE SHELTON, b. August 12, 1935, Tuckerman, Jackson, AR.
MANSFIELD SHELTON, b. Unknown; d. Unknown.

WILLIAM SHELTON (ANDREW JACKSON, JAMES MEREDITH) was born October 04, 1898, and died January 1974 in Tuckerman, AR. He married THEADI HARTSELL. She was born August 08, 1903, and died March 07, 1988 in Tuckerman, AR.

Children of WILLIAM SHELTON and THEADI HARTSELL are:

LYNN SHELTON, b. Unknown.
HESTER SHELTON, b. Unknown.

JULIE SHELTON (ANDREW JACKSON, JAMES MEREDITH) was born Unknown, and died Unknown. She married ALFRED JACK DEAN75. He was born Unknown, and died Unknown.

Children of JULIE SHELTON and ALFRED DEAN are:

BESSIE DEAN, b. Unknown.
EVABELLE DEAN, b. Unknown.

JENNI SHELTON (ANDREW JACKSON, JAMES MEREDITH) was born Unknown. She married CHARLIE LINTZ. He was born Unknown.

Children of JENNI SHELTON and CHARLIE LINTZ are:

ODIS LINTZ, b. Unknown.
O'NEAL LINTZ, b. Unknown; m. E. B. SMITH; b. Unknown.

JAMES MONROE SHELTON (FRANCES MEREDITH, JAMES MEREDITH) was born June 08, 1872 in AR, and died October 27, 1945 in Lawrence County, AR. He married SUSANE ISABELL WINCHESTER November 29, 1894 in Sharp County, AR80. She was born June 21, 1874 in AR, and died April 29, 1945 in Lawrence County, AR.

Children of JAMES SHELTON and SUSANE WINCHESTER are:

GEORGE HOMER SHELTON, b. March 15, 1898; d. March 24, 1982, Lawrence County, AR; Stepchild; m. CUMI PENN; b. July 22, 1902; d. September 29, 1984, Lawrence County, AR. Burial: Old Bethal Cemetery, Lawrence County, AR
WILLIAM NEIL SHELTON, SR., b. April 15, 1900; d. Unknown.
DULLAS MONROE SHELTON, b. January 13, 1906; m. HELEN ALLEN; b. Unknown; d. August 21, 1976.
SARAH ETTA SHELTON, b. February 26, 1909; m. JASPER RUSSELL, October 28, 1939; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
FANNIE MAE SHELTON, b. August 04, 1911.
JAMES TIBBLES SHELTON, b. August 28, 1915; d. June 12, 1985, Lawrence County, AR.
WALTER N. SHELTON, b. Unknown; d. November 22, 1964, Lawrence County, AR; Stepchild. Burial: Friendship Cemetery, Annieville, Lawrence, AR
HENRY SHELTON, b. Unknown.
MAGDALINE SHELTON, b. Unknown; d. Unknown.

GEORGE JACKSON SHELTON (FRANCES MEREDITH, JAMES MEREDITH) was born November 1875 in Craighead Co, AR, and died November 18, 1949 in Franklin, Sharp, AR. He married (1) MARY MELVINA ROBERTS July 17, 1898 in Sharp County, AR82, daughter of WILLIAM ROBERTS and SARAH SMITH. She was born August 1880, and died August 19, 1925 in Franklin, Sharp, AR. He married (2) ANNA BELLE BOLES August 1937. She was born Unknown, and died March 1974 in Batesville, AR.

1900 Federal Census, Marion Township, Izard County, AR 6/1900
Shelton, George J. Head 11/1875 24 AR AR GA
Mary M., Wife 8/1880 19 AR AR GA
Married 1 year. 1 Child, 1 living
Bertha Dau 5/1897 1 AR AR AR
Shelton, Lucy A. Grand-mother 5/1813 87 TN TN VA
Chas M. Cousin 12/1882 17 AR AR AR
Lee E. Sister 12/1888 11 AR AR AR
(Leah Shelton, daughter of Francis M. & Margaret (Potts) Roberts
Chas M. was Charles Potts, son of John Polk Potts & Margaret)

1920 Census, Franklin Township, Izard County, AR; June 1920
Shelton, George Head 46 AR AR AR
Vinny M. Wife 39 AR AR AR
Bertha A. Dau 20 AR AR AR
Sullia M. Dau 18 AR AR AR
George T. Son 15 AR AR AR
May B. Dau 12 AR AR AR
Pollie Dau 12 AR AR AR
Josie Dau 6 AR AR AR
Hunn(?) Lee Son 1 8/12 AR AR AR

More About GEORGE JACKSON SHELTON and MARY ROBERTS:
Burial: Roberts Cemetery, Franklin, AR
Religion: Church of Christ

Children of GEORGE SHELTON and MARY ROBERTS are:

BERTHA ALMA SHELTON, b. May 25, 1899, AR; d. September 18, 1971, MI.
SALLY M. SHELTON, b. February 24, 1900, Franklin, Sharp, AR; d. January 13, 1988.
GEORGE THOMAS SHELTON, b. January 08, 1904, Franklin, Sharp, AR; d. July 22, 1958, Franklin, Sharp, AR.
MAY BERNICE SHELTON, b. April 08, 1907.
POLLY SHELTON, b. September 27, 1910; d. Unknown; m. WOFFORD; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
JOSEPHINE LOVE SHELTON, b. February 28, 1913.
WILLIE FRANCIS SHELTON, b. June 05, 1915, Franklin, AR; d. September 14, 1918, Franklin, AR. Burial: Roberts Cemetery, Franklin, Izard, AR
HARRY LEE SHELTON, b. June 04, 1917, Franklin, Sharp, AR; d. December 05, 1982.
JEWELL WASSON SHELTON, b. August 19, 1920, Franklin, Sharp, AR; d. November 01, 1977, Batesville, AR.

LUCY A. SHELTON (FRANCES MEREDITH, JAMES MEREDITH) was born Abt. 1877 in AR, and died Unknown. She married (1) BUTLER. He was born Unknown, and died Unknown. She married (2) NEAL. He was born Unknown, and died Unknown. She married (3) ROBERT J. COLTER May 29, 1898 in Sharp County, AR. He was born Abt. 1855, and died Unknown.

Children of LUCY SHELTON and BUTLER are:

LUCY BUTLER, b. Unknown; d. Unknown; m. NEAL.
MIRNERVA BUTLER, b. Unknown; d. Unknown.

WILLIAM THOMAS SHELTON (FRANCES MEREDITH, JAMES MEREDITH) was born Bet. 1879 - 1884 in AR, and died Unknown in Light, AR. He married EMMA HIGGINS June 30, 1903 in Lawrence Co., AR. She was born Abt. 1887, and died Unknown.

Children of WILLIAM SHELTON and EMMA HIGGINS are:

LILLIE ANN SHELTON, b. June 26, 1905; d. July 20, 1983, AR.
ELSIE SHELTON, b. April 24, 1913; d. April 30, 1965; m. OTHA A. JONES; b. August 31, 1911; d. Unknown. Burial: Liberty Church Cemetery, Driggs, Logan Co., AR
OTIS HARTMAN SHELTON, b. July 15, 1921, Hoxie, AR.
RUBY ELLEN SHELTON, b. March 17, 1925, Lawrence Co, AR.
SALLY SHELTON, b. Unknown.
WILLIE SHELTON, b. Unknown.
GEORGE SHELTON, b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
MARTHA SHELTON, b. Unknown; m. DRAKE; b. Unknown.
ARTHUR SHELTON, b. Unknown; d. Unknown86.
J. W. SHELTON, b. Unknown.
IMOGEAN SHELTON, b. Unknown; m. BUNCH; b. Unknown.
PAUL BURRIS SHELTON, b. Unknown.
JAMES EVERETT SHELTON, b. Unknown.

MANUEL SHELTON (FRANCES MEREDITH, JAMES MEREDITH) was born October 08, 1887 in Franklin, Izard, AR, and died August 23, 1951 in Randal, KS. He married (1) NELLIE HATFIELD September 09, 1906 in Sharp County, AR. She was born 1889 in Arkansas, and died Bef. 1925. He married (2) RUBY MULLIN April 04, 1925 in Beloit, Kansas. She was born Unknown in Ionia, KS.

Notes for MANUEL SHELTON: Living with uncle, Albert Roberts, in 6/1900 during 1900 Federal Census, Izard County, AR, Franklin Township

More About MANUEL SHELTON: Cause of Death: Broken neck as result of accident in which tractor overturned.

Children of MANUEL SHELTON and NELLIE HATFIELD are:

AUDIE LEE SHELTON, b. Unknown; m. MUIR; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
ANDREW JACKSON SHELTON, b. Unknown.
ULDRICK SHELTON, b. Unknown.

Children of MANUEL SHELTON and RUBY MULLIN are:

WARREN DALE SHELTON, b. Abt. 193992.
BETTY SHELTON, b. Unknown.
ROBERT SHELTON, b. Unknown.
DONNA SHELTON, b. Unknown.
RICHARD SHELTON, b. Unknown.
FRANKIE DEAN SHELTON, b. Unknown.
BERYL SHELTON, b. Unknown; d. March 03, 1946.

KELLY FRANCIS SHELTON (FRANCES MEREDITH, JAMES MEREDITH) was born March 15, 1893 in Franklin, Izard, AR, and died May 14, 1965 in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence, AR. He married (1) ROSE MAE WILLIAMS. She was born Unknown, and died 1918. He married (2) ETHEL IRENE PRUETT February 25, 1919 in Newport, AR, daughter of WILLIAM PRUETT and ELIZA MAXEY. She was born September 30, 1902 in Alicia, Lawrence, AR, and died February 23, 1996 in Jonesboro, Craighead, AR.

1920 Federal Census, Lawrence County, Arkansas, Marion twp 1/26/1920
Shelton, Kelly Head 25 AR AR AR
Ethel Wife 17 AR US US
Beula L. Dau 7 AR AR AR
Lula Dau 5 AR AR AR
Williams, Mildred Step-dau 1 4/12 AR AR AR

More About KELLY FRANCIS SHELTON and ETHEL PRUETT: Burial: May 17, 1965, Stranger's Home, Alicia, Lawrence, AR

Children of KELLY SHELTON and ROSE WILLIAMS are:

BEULAH MAE SHELTON, b. August 04, 1912, Alicia, AR; d. October 10, 1962.
LULU GERTRUDE SHELTON, b. July 13, 1914, Alicia, AR.

Children of KELLY SHELTON and ETHEL PRUETT are:

WILLIAM EUGENE SHELTON, b. May 06, 1921, Alicia, AR; d. September 12, 1975, Walnut Ridge, AR.
MASTER CHIEF WINSTON NEELEY SHELTON, b. March 05, 1923, Alicia, AR; d. December 03, 1973, Clinton, AR.
MADALYN ELIZABETH SHELTON, b. February 16, 1925, Alicia, AR; d. October 30, 1997, Saint Louis, MO.
REV. MORTON HARLIN SHELTON, b. February 27, 1927, Alicia, AR.
GLORIA ALIENE SHELTON, b. November 25, 1929, Alicia, AR; d. November 15, 1992, Stockton, CA.
LAVIDA JANE SHELTON, b. August 06, 1936, Alicia, AR.
COMMANDER BILLY RONALD SHELTON, b. August 04, 1942, Alicia, Lawrence, AR.
BENNIE DONALD SHELTON, b. April 05, 1946, Alicia, AR.

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