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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
- Elijah F Shelton -- --, 1769 June 4, 1849 Virginia
- Louise Shelton -- --, 1575 December 0, 1625
- Jane Shelton -- --, 1758 July 27, 1821 Virginia
- Zerilda Shelton -- --, 1822 July 29, 1895 West Virginia
- Alta Shelton -- --, 1903 December 0, 1988 Arkansas
Shelton Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elizabeth Cloe Shelton -- --, 1836 June 18, 1891 Missouri
- Henrietta Shelton -- --, 1775 December 0, 1821 Virginia
- Ralph Shelton -- --, 1506 September 26, 1561 Norfolk
- Anne Shelton -- --, 1535 August 12, 1588
- Margaret Shelton -- --, 1572 May 29, 1580
