Elijah Washington Shelton (1871)

Husband of Isbel Jane McManus — married 7 Dec 1902 in Randolph Co., AL

Biography

Elijah Washington Shelton. Given Name: Elijah Washington. Surname: Shelton.

"Wash" Shelton //. Given Name: "Wash" Shelton. Found multiple versions of name. Using Elijah Washington Shelton.

Note: Apparently he was orphaned and taken in by Michael and Annie. 2 From Melinda Gayle Shelton: I went to a birthday party in Randolph County and met Garfield McManus' wife,. Mildred. She told me she helped "lay out" Isbel McManus Shelton when she. died. Also she said that Michael McManus died as a result of being thrown. from a buggy. He broke both of his legs. 2 My Uncle Jesse Shelton has a book titled: Transactions of the Medical. Association of the State of Alabama, the State Board of Health, Mobile, April. 18-21, 1899 which has information about Michael M. McManus. He is listed as. a non-graduate but county board certified. 2 My ancestry is: 2 Melinda Gayle Shelton (12-31-62) daughter of Autrey Brooks Shelton and Olivia. Dobbins Shelton. 2 Autrey Brooks Shelton (6-25-1939) is the son of Robert Lester Shelton and Mae. Etta Shelton (11-30-1905). Autrey's siblings are: Jesse Elijah Shelton. (8-7-25), Nancy Eloise Cooper (2-10-30), Jack Wendell Shelton (1-10-43). 2 Robert Lester Shelton (9-3-1903) is the son of Elijah Washington Shelton. (5-1-1871 or 1872) and Izebell Jannie McManus (1-15-1869). They were married. 7 Dec. 1902. 2 That is pretty much it. We have been told that Wash had a brother named. Robert and possibly a sister. Both of his parents died when he was eight and. Wash was raised by Michael McManus. 2 If there is any additional information I can give you or if you would like me. to look up any information for you, just let me know. I am a librarian at the. Birmingham Public Library and we have a pretty good genealogical collection. 2 Have a grand weekend!. 2 Melinda

Marriage Husband Elijah Washington Shelton. Wife Isbel Jane McManus. Marriage 7 DEC 1902. Randolph Co., AL. ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S894 Vol 2 #374 E W Shelton & Janie McManus, licensed 5 Dec 1902, affidavit for licens, J L Rampy; by W H Stevens