Samuel
David
"Sam"
Shelby
Born in Danville, Boyle, Kentucky, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Mary (Richardson) Shelby
— married
about 1902 in Boyle, Kentucky, United States [uncertain]
Descendants [uncertain] 
Father of
Jerolean Minnetta Shelby, Kathryn E (Shelby) Lewis, Emmett Shelby and Harriet M (Shelby) Taylor
Died
at age 69
in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 22 Apr 2024
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Biography
Samuel Shelby is a part of US Black heritage.
Samuel was born on 15 July 1870 in Danville, Kentucky, United States.[1][2]
In the 1880 census S (age 9) was the son of Harrison Shelby in Danville, Boyle, Kentucky, United States.[3]
In the 1900 census Samuel (age 30) was the single son of Harrison Shelby in Magisterial District 6, Boyle, Kentucky, United States.[4]
In the 1910 census Samuel (age 39) was the married head of household in Precinct 14, Boyle, Kentucky, United States.[5]
In the 1920 census Sam (age 49) was the married head of household in Detroit Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.[6]
Samuel's daughter Katherine E Shelby married Jerome Wells in 1923 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.[7]
Sam's son Emmett Shelby died on 14 October 1929 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.[8]
In the 1930 census Samuel (age 59) was the married head of household in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.[9]
Samuel died on 10 December 1939 and was buried in Clinton Township, Macomb, Michigan, United States.[10]
Samuel died on 10 December 1939 and was buried in Warren, Macomb, Michigan, United States.[11]
Shelby's daughter Kathryn E Lewis died on 9 September 1984 in Los Angeles, California, United States.[12]
Shelby's daughter Jerolean Shelby Sneed died on 11 April 1995 in Los Angeles, California, United States.[13]
Samuel's daughter Jerolean Minnetta Sneed was born.[14]
Sources
- ↑
Birth:
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6KQC-HQZ6 (accessed 21 April 2024)
Samuel David Shelby born. - ↑
Birth:
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6KQV-H3XH (accessed 21 April 2024)
Samuel David Shelby born. - ↑
1880 Census:
"United States Census, 1880"
citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00051; Digital film/folder number: 005160665; FHL microfilm: 1254404; Image number: 442; Sheet number: 417; Sheet letter: D
FamilySearch Record: MCC3-QYL (accessed 21 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YYY-9Y56
S D G Shelby (9), single son, in household of Harrison Shelby (31) in Danville, Boyle, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky, United States. - ↑
1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 41; Digital film/folder number: 004118890; FHL microfilm: 1240509; Image number: 775; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00787-9
FamilySearch Record: M9WX-TKH (accessed 21 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DYLZ-92N
Samuel D Shelby (30), single son, in household of Harrison Shelby (54) in Magisterial District 6, Boyle, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky. - ↑
1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971578; FHL microfilm: 1374478; Image number: 999; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03402-3
FamilySearch Record: M288-KQY (accessed 21 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJ6-FQH
Samuel Shelly (39), married head of household in Precinct 14, Boyle, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky. - ↑
1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 8; Digital film/folder number: 004966197; FHL microfilm: 1820819; Image number: 320; Sheet number: 51; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N02067-6
FamilySearch Record: MZ4Q-DJ7 (accessed 21 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRF9-9XMC
Sam Shelby (49), married head of household in Detroit Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. Born in Kentucky. - ↑
Marriage of daughter Katherine E Shelby:
"Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004210106; FHL microfilm: 2342758; Image number: 276; Indexing batch: M01789-8
FamilySearch Record: NQS9-5ZB (accessed 21 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DZZW-F5P
Samuel's daughter Katherine E Shelby marriage to Jerome Wells in 1923 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. - ↑
Death of son Emmett Shelby:
"Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952"
citing Digital film/folder number: 005362593; FHL microfilm: 001972995; Image number: 435
FamilySearch Record: KF44-5CH (accessed 21 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-G11K-74H
Sam Shelby in death record for son Emmett Shelby 14 Oct 1929 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. - ↑
1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 83; Digital film/folder number: 004951270; FHL microfilm: 2340767; Image number: 122; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03865-7
FamilySearch Record: X7MP-9B7 (accessed 21 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RHJ-QQF
Samuel D Shelby (59), married head of household in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. Born in Kentucky. - ↑
Burial:
"Find a Grave Index"
citing record ID 223426615, Find a Grave
FamilySearch Record: 6ZW7-M5D4 (accessed 21 April 2024)
Find A Grave: Memorial #223426615
Samuel Shelby burial (died on 10 Dec 1939) in Clinton Township, Macomb, Michigan, United States of America. Born on 15 Jul 1870. - ↑
Burial:
"Find a Grave Index"
citing record ID 194439050, Find a Grave
FamilySearch Record: 7QM9-4PPZ (accessed 21 April 2024)
Find A Grave: Memorial #194439050
Samuel Shelby burial (died on 10 Dec 1939) in Warren, Macomb, Michigan, United States of America. Born on 15 Jul 1870. - ↑
Death of daughter Kathryn E Lewis:
"California Death Index, 1940-1997"
FamilySearch Record: VG1F-SFL (accessed 21 April 2024)
Shelby in death record for daughter Kathryn E Lewis 9 Sep 1984 in Los Angeles, California, United States. - ↑
Death of daughter Jerolean Shelby Sneed:
"California Death Index, 1940-1997"
FamilySearch Record: VPFZ-34Z (accessed 21 April 2024)
Shelby in death record for daughter Jerolean Shelby Sneed 11 Apr 1995 in Los Angeles, California, United States. - ↑
Birth of daughter Jerolean Minnetta Sneed:
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6K49-MQ3H (accessed 21 April 2024)
Jerolean Minnetta Sneed born to Samuel D Shelby.
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