Eliphaz Shelton (1746 - 1826)

Born 1746 in Amelia, Virginia

Ancestors

Descendants

Died 18 Mar 1826 at about age 80 in Taylorsville, Patrick, Virginia, United States

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Biography

NOTES

Info from Find a Grave website for Captain Eliphaz Shelton written by a descendant:

Birth: 1746 Virginia, USA

Death: Mar. 18, 1826 Patrick County Virginia, USA

The following obituary appeared in "The Lynchburg Virginian" on March 13, 1826, page 3, column 4. This was a newspaper published in the Lynchburg, Virginia area. Spelling and emphasis are copied exactly as in the original. The original newspaper is held by Jones Memorial Library, Lynchburg, Virginia, which is located on the second floor of the Lynchburg Public Library. (This is my source statement. The obituary is quoted, word for word, below.) Obituary of Eliphaz Shelton

"At his residence near Taylorsville,in the county of Patrick on the 16th ult. after a protracted and lingering illness, CAPT. ELIPHAZ SHELTON in the 86th year of his age.

The deceased defended bravely the liberties of his country during the revolutionary war and at the period the EXCITABLE tories so much disturbed the country, he shouldered his musket, and marching in the van, made every possible effort and exertion, both in bravery and skill, to immolate them.

Patriotism and an ardent devotion to the cause of his country were the first principles of his character. He who writes this last tribute of respect to Capt. Shelton knew him well and he knows that in the various characters of husband, father, master and neighbor no one was more indulgent, kind and hospitable.

A very large circle of relatives are remaining to grieve his dissolution."

Eliphaz Shelton who resided during the American Revolution at Henry, Patrick County, Virginia assisted in establishing American Independence, while acting in the capacity of CAPTAIN, PATRIOTIC SERVICE

Elephaz Shelton in a Company of eleven man militia was formed in Henry Co., VA 1781 under orders of Col. Abram PENN. He purchased land (according to "History of Patrick & Henry Co., VA") 06 Jul 1780, 846 acres on Bull Mountain Fork of Mayo River, 365 acres on the waters of Mayo River 10 Apr 1781, 531 acres on the waters of Mayo River, beginning at Carter's corners 18 Feb 1784, and 590 acres on both sides of the North Mayo River, 28 Feb 1784, adjoining John Shelton.

Eliphaz Shelton was a Captain in the Henry County Militia. He was appointed 15 Feb 1779, Order Book II, Page 30-31. He took the oath of Allegiance, 1777 as captain. Henry County Order Book. ^[1]Section 268-Henry p.210

See DAR #050347

My Revolutionary ancestor was married to Ann at VA 1774

Children of Revolutionary Ancestor

As proven by: Will submitted by DAR #768907

Claiborn, Hannah, Nancy, Olive md. Samuel Nowlin, Peony 1776 md. Robert Sharp, Archibald 1777- Patrick Co., VA md. Rodah Nowlin, Sarah "Sally" 1781- Patrick Co., VA md. Francis Nowlin, Frederick 1789 md. Winifred Jones, Hudson.

The Will of Francis Nowlin (Gen. 6) there is no page no. or date on the transcript. Francis birth date established from marriage date. Marriages of Patrick County, VA showing marriage of Francis Nowlin and Sally Shelton; Will of Francis Nowlin. 768907 Transcript of Will found Patrick County, VA Wills Book 4

DAR Patriot Index Centennial Edition, Part III, pg 2638 See DAR #768907 and #0503470 and descendants chart of Eliphaz Shelton.

Item 7 Amelia County, VA Tax lists 1736-1764, p 148 Eliphaz' name found in N_____ Parish 1762

Research Notes

Note: Application with supporting documentation was made by my cousin Cheryl Marcene Bonnikson Franceschi and was given Dar Nat'l number 800229

Before Cheryl passed away she gave me a copy.

Family links: Parents: Ralph Shelton (1709 - 1789), Susan nah Mary Daniel Shelton (1713 - 1787)

Spouse: Nancy Ann Asher Shelton (1758 - 1818)*

Children: Philipina Shelton Sharp (1777 - 1856)* Hann ah Shelton (1778 - 1860)* Arch ibald Shelton (1779 - 1816)* Sara h Shelton Nowlin (1782 - 1818)* Fred erick Shelton (1784 - 1813)*

Burial: Eliphaz Shelton Cemetery Pilson 672 Patrick CountyVirginia, USA

Sources

1. ↑ https://archive.org/details/virginiamilitiai00mcal

See also:

• A history of Henry County, Virginia : with biographical sketches
• DAR Ancestor #A102770
• American Genealogical-Biographical *Index (AGBI)
• Family Data Collection - Births
• Family Data Collection - Individual Records
• OneWorldTree
• U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
• U.S., Sons of the American Revolution *Membership Applications, 1889-1970
• Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012
• Virginia militia in the Revolutionary War : McAllister's data by McAllister, J. T. (Joseph Thompson), 1866-1927 p.210
• A history of Henry County, Virginia : with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories
• https://archive.org/details/virginiamilitiai00mcal
• http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=61770992
• Source: S-1300436665 Repository: #R-1552298038 Title: Ancestry Family Trees http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=48463223&pid=557

Acknowledgments

• Thank you to Fran Mason for creating WikiTree profile Shelton-1454 through the import of Mason Family Tree.ged on Oct 28, 2013. Click to the Changes page for the details of edits by Fran and others.