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Shelton Family History
Shelton Genealogy & Family TreeShelton is an English name from Yorkshire, England, where the family held a seat. They come from the Old English roots scylf and tun and referred to someone who lived near a ledge or plateau. It may also refer to people from various towns and villages throughout England. The family motto is Fier et fort which means “Proud and strong.”
Other spellings include “Sheltone.” Notable people with the surname include American baseball player Chris Shelton (Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners), American actress Marley Shelton (Pleasantville, Sin City, Mad Men), American actress and screenwriter Lynn Shelton (Your Sister’s Sister, Safety Not Guaranteed, Touchy Feely), and American country musician Blake Shelton. The first Sheltons to come to America were Richard and Francis Shelton in Virginia in 1638.
Shelton Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Margaret Shelton -- --, 1501 September 11, 1583 England
- Elizabeth EMPTYNUL Shelton Emptynul
- Thomas Matthew Shelton -- --, 1805 December 0, 1905 Virginia
- John Shelton -- --, 1779 December 0, 1840 Virginia
- Anne Shelton -- --, 1794 April 9, 1870 Virginia
Shelton Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Sarah Shelton -- --, 1682 March 13, 1733 England
- Thomas Shelton -- --, 1578 October 0, 1650 England
- Ralph Shelton -- --, 1530 October 3, 1580
- Mary Elizabeth Shelton -- --, 1848 January 2, 1895 Alabama
- Hezekiah Shelton -- --, 1811 December 0, 1861 Tennessee
