↑ Grant, Robert N. "Sorting Some of the Wrights of Southern Virginia; Part VII: 1767 Francis Wright of Amherst County, His Wife Mary (Hawkins) Wright, and his Descendants"; Volume 1 or 7: Text. Revised 25 Dec 2008. https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE98987; accessed 6/1/2018
↑ Year: 1810; Census Place: Amherst, Virginia; Roll: 66; Page: 263; Image: 00281; Family History Library Film: 0181426
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While many people believe this person is the son of Richard Shelton, no proof has ever been found. Also, William, his wife, nor any of his children are named in the will of Richard Shelton. The book listed provides no sources to support the relationships shown.