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     Eugene S. BURT, son of Dr. William Jefferson BURT and Margaret A. Maer, was born on 6 October 1860 in Lowndes County, Mississippi.

Eugene S. BURT died on 9 October 1861 in Lowndes County, Mississippi, at age 1. He was buried in Young/Waverley Cemetery, near West Point, Mississippi.

     Burgess BALL Jr., son of Col. Burgess BALL and Mary Chichester, was born on 26 October 1773 in Virginia.¹

Burgess BALL Jr. died in 1793 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.²

     Dr. Edmund Absolom Doster, son of Absolum G. DOSTER Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth ALEXANDER, was born on 4 June 1826 in Washington, Autauga County, Alabama.

Edmund married Katherine Lavinia Hutchings on 5 February 1849 in New York City, New York.

Dr. Edmund Absolom Doster and Katherine Lavinia Hutchings appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1850 in Washington beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Edmund Doster, a 23-year-old physician born in Alabama, and his 20-year-old wife, Catherine L. Doster of New Jersey. Living with them was George Lacock, 40, an Irish "ditcher". They lived next door to his parents, Absalom and Sarah Doster.²

Dr. Edmund Absolom Doster and Katherine Lavinia Hutchings appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Prattville-Kingston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as E. A. Doster, a 33-year-old phsician and Catherine L., his 30-year-old wife from New Jersey. They had personal estate valued $8000. Living with then was their 10-year-old son, Absalom. Living next door was Edmund's brother, C. S. G. Doster.³

On 7 March 1862 Edmund Absolom died in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 35 leaving Katherine Lavinia a widow.

His obituary appeared 13 March 1862 in the Autauga Citizen, published in Prattville, Alabama. It read: It becomes our painful duty to annouce the sudden and unexpected death of Dr. E. A. Doster, of this place, who departed this life, at his father's residence on Friday afternoon last, aged about 35 years. Dr. Doster was reared near this place, and had resided in Prattville the past two years engaged in the practice of his profession. He was a man of fine talents, and was regarded as one of our best physicians. His literary attainments were inferior to few, and he was fast acquiring the reputation of being a finished writer. All who knew him loved him, for his was a noble nature, and his premature death has cast a deep gloom over the whole community. It is said "death loves a shining mark," and it seems his darts are ever aimed at the brightest objects which adorn this sinful world of ours. That the aged should die, seems natural - but that those who are in the prime of their lives should be torn from our society, in the midst of their usefulness, and just when they are beginning to unfold all the nobleness of their natures, is very hard to realize. The deceased leaves a wife and three children, two aged parents, and many relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death. May he rest in peace.

     Charles S. G. DOSTER, son of Absolum G. DOSTER Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth ALEXANDER, was born on 21 August 1830 in Washington, Autauga County, Alabama.²

Charles S. G. DOSTER appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1850, in the household of his parents Absolum G. DOSTER Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth ALEXANDER in Washington, Autauga County, Alabama. He was 20 years old.³

He was a member of the Prattville Grays. Major Cordy's Company Alabama Reserves. He was colonel in the State Militia before the war. He received his early education at Rocky Mound academy, then attended the East Tennessee university, and in 1853 graduated from the Centenary college at Jackson, Louisiana. He had read law for some years prior to his final graduation under the late distinguished Governor Watts, with whom he was very intimate for half a century, and in 1851 was admitted to the bar, Col. Doster was one of the eminet lawyers in the state. In 1866 he was a member of the celebrated national convention which met at Philadelphia to sustain President Andrew Johnson in his reconstruction policy. This convention was composed of many of the most eminent men of the country, and Col. Doster was one of its secretaries. He served in the Alabama Legislature and Senate.

Charles married Caroline E. Slaton on 15 September 1854 in Autauga County, Alabama.⁴

Charles S. G. DOSTER and Caroline E. Slaton appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Prattville-Kingston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as 30-year-old lawyer, C.S. G. Doster and Caroline, his 28-year-old wife. Both of them were born in Alabama. They lived next door to his brother, Edmund and his wife.⁵ He and Zachariah ABNEY were attorneys in the law firm of Abney and Doster in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.⁶

Charles S. G. DOSTER and Caroline E. DOSTER sold land to Zachariah ABNEY on 6 February 1875 in Autauga County, Alabama. For $800 the parcel included the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 21 and the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 16 of township 17, range 16, containing 80 acres. It was witnessed by N. D. Lamar and Kate Doster.⁷

Charles S. G. DOSTER died on 20 February 1898 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 67.¹ He was buried in Doster-Abney Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Absalom Doster Jr., son of Dr. Edmund Absolom Doster and Katherine Lavinia Hutchings, was born on 14 July 1850 in Washington, Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Absalom Doster Jr. appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of his parents Dr. Edmund Absolom Doster and Katherine Lavinia Hutchings in Prattville-Kingston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. He was 10-years-old.¹

Absalom married Mary Ellen COLEMAN, daughter of Stephen Wright COLEMAN and Elizabeth Susan McQUEEN, on 11 September 1879 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. They were married at the parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal Church South by the Rev. W. A. McCarly. The marraige bond was paid by C. S. G. Doster and A. Scoggins.^2,3

On 15 November 1896 Absalom died in Montgomery, Alabama, at age 46 leaving Mary Ellen a widow. He was buried in Doster Burial Ground, Prattville, Alabama.

His obituary appeared 17 November 1896 in the The Montgomery Advertiser, published in Montgomery, Alabama. It read: Mr. Absolom Doster died at his home on Dexter Aveneue in this city, at 9:30 o'clock Sunday night. He was in his 44th year and leaves a wife and four children. His remains were carried to Prattville yesterday afternoon.

His obituary appeared 20 November 1896 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. It read: News reached Prattville on Monday last of the death of Mr. Ab. Doster, which occurred at his home in Montgomery. The deceased was about 45 years of age and leaves a wife and four sons. His remains were interred at the Doster Family burial ground near Prattville.

     Joseph Absalom Wilkinson was born on 23 October 1851 in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was the son of Joseph Brady Wilkinson, a native of Maryville, Tenn., and wife Elizabeth Ann, daughter of James and Mary (Stone) Nicholson, who lived near Prattville, and later at Tuskegee. The parents of Joseph Brady Wilkinson were English and Scotch. He came to this State in 1836, merchandised at Old Vernon on the Alabama River and removed to Autaugaville as one of its founders in 1844. James Nicholson was an early Alabama pioneer, and the son of Harrison Nicholson, a Revolutionary soldier, buried in Tuskegee, Ala. See Transactions Alabama Historical Society, Vol. iv, p. 557, Joseph A. Wilkinson was educated in the schools in Autaugaville and vicinity, and entered Emory and Henry College, Va., but was not graduated. He was in the mercantile business for ten years at Selma, but left it to engage in farming in Autauga County. He was a Democrat and a Knight of Pythias. He was a member of the M. E. Church, South, for many years, an officer in his local church for twenty-five years, county superintendent of the Union Sunday school, and also a local Sunday school superintendent; and was a delegate to both the annual and general conferences of his church. While in Selma he was a member of the city council, 1886-1892, and took a leading part in the financial rescue of the city from the debt left by the radical government. Mr. Wilkinson was married three times: (1) to Medora, daughter of Dr. C. M. Howard; (2) to Nellie, daughter of Judge P. G. Wood; and (3) to Rebecca, daughter of Dr. C. C. Howard.

Joseph married second Nellie WOOD, daughter of Pleasant Green WOOD and Catherine Webb, on 4 June 1890 in Dallas County, Alabama.²

     Burrell SHELTON, son of Ladimon SHELTON, was born circa 1758 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

He was named an heir in the will of John Brown dated 13 March 1758 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. He was referred to as "grandson Bural Shelton".²

The 4 Feb 1769 will of Phillip Hurst gives "to Burwell Shelton, son of Ladyman Shelton, a gun..."³

Burrell saw military service on 4 March 1782 in Halifax County, North Carolina, Per a North Carolina Revolutionary pay voucher: Burrell Shelton was allowed one pound 8 shillings specie to be paid by the Board of Audits on that date. It does not mention what the service he had performed.⁴

He was named executor and an heir in the will of Ladimon SHELTON dated on 2 June 1786 in Halifax County, North Carolina. "I give to my son Burrell Shelton all the land thats his on the South Side of Jacket Swamp."⁵

Burrell married Ann Lane, daughter of David Lane, circa 1787 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

He was named an executor in the will of David Lane dated on 12 April 1789 in Halifax County, North Carolina. The other executor was David Lane, Jr. Ann and Martha, Burrell's wife and daughter, were named heirs in the will.^6,7

Burrell SHELTON bought from Ruth SHELTON on 2 January 1790 in Halifax County, North Carolina, for 45 pounds Virginia 1 negro boy Tom. Witness was Littleton Long.⁸

Burrell SHELTON and Ann Lane appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1790 in Edgecombe Township, Halifax County, North Carolina. The household was listed as 1 male over 16 [Burrell], 1 male under 16 [Unknown Male], two females [Ann, Martha], and 12 slaves. Living next door was his father-in-law, David Lane.⁹

Burrell bought land from William Pryor on 25 January 1794. For 900 silver dollars he purchased 300 acres, joining Connoconary Swamp, David Lane, Jean Holley's spring, Drury Jones, Hog Branch, and William Pryor. Witnesses were John Royal and John Knight.¹⁰

Burrell SHELTON bought land from William Pryor on 25 January 1794 in Halifax County, North Carolina. For $207 he bought 36 acres which Pryor had purchased from Nicholas Long, Esq. 19 Apr 1786, joining William Pryor, Garland, and Jean Holley's spring. Witness were John Knight and John Royall.¹¹

Burrell SHELTON appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina, 3 male under 10 [Ladimon, Stephen, William], 1 male 26-44 [Burrell], 1 female under 10 [Mary], 1 female 10-15 [Martha], and one female 26-44 [Ann]. They owned 16 slaves.¹²

Burrell bought 180 acres of land from Zadok Simmons on 1 February 1805 in Anson County, North Carolina.¹³

He was probably one of the 2 males age 26 to 45 listed in the household of his brotherr, Willis SHELTON, in the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, He was actually age 52.¹⁴

Burrell SHELTON died in 1814 in Anson County, North Carolina.

In Deed Book 9 page 22 of Anson County, North Carolina, there is a survey of the lands of Burrell SHELTON, deceased, to his heirs. This survey in October 1814 pursuant to an order of the court laid off and divided the land as follows: Lot 1 drawn by William Wooten (husband of Burrell's daughter, Martha) containing 30 acres. Lot 2 drawn by Ladimon Shelton containing 30 acres. Lot 3 was drawn by Stephen Shelton containing 30 acres. Lot 4 was drawn by Mary Shelton containg 30 acres. Lot 5 was drawn by Willie Shelton containing 30 acres. Lot 6 was drawn by Willis Shelton containing 30 acres.¹⁵

     Ann Lane, daughter of David Lane, was born circa 1760.

Ann married Burrell SHELTON, son of Ladimon SHELTON, circa 1787 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Ann Lane was named an heir in the will of David Lane dated on 12 April 1789 in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was probated August 1790 and David decreed: "I lend to my daughter, Anne Shelton, the 729 acres of land whereon she now lives, during the full term of her natural life, and at her decease to descend to the first male child lawfully begotten of her body; but if my said daughter die without such male heir of her body, then the said land to belong to the present daughter, Martha Shelton, to her and her heirs forever."

Ann had several male children after the death of her father, however her firstborn male child died in infancy. This resulted in some confusion as to the lawful heir of David Lane's land and a lawsuit was brought before the North Carolina Supreme Court in 1811 by David and Martha Wootten against Willis Shelton. Part of the verdict read: "That the said will was afterwards duly proven; that the said Anne Shelton had several male children after the death of [her father]; that the eldest one lived two or three years, and then died in the lifetime of said Anne, living the said Martha, who afterwards intermarried with William Wootten; and they two are the lessors of the plaintiff. That the other male children, five in number, survived the said Anne, the eldest of which afterwards died an infant, and unmarried before the bringing of this suit, and before the act of 1795, letting in females equally with males. That the remaining four children are still alive and that the defendant, Willis Shelton, claims as guardian to the said four sons and to Mary, who is another daughter of the said Anne." The court ruled in favor of Willis Shelton, that on the birth of the first male heir the estate was invested in him and that the claim of Martha was defeated.^1,2

Ann Lane and Burrell SHELTON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1790 in Edgecombe Township, Halifax County, North Carolina. The household was listed as 1 male over 16 [Burrell], 1 male under 16 [Unknown Male], two females [Ann, Martha], and 12 slaves. Living next door was his father-in-law, David Lane.³

Ann Lane appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina, 3 male under 10 [Ladimon, Stephen, William], 1 male 26-44 [Burrell], 1 female under 10 [Mary], 1 female 10-15 [Martha], and one female 26-44 [Ann]. They owned 16 slaves.⁴

Ann Lane died before 1810 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

     Ladimon SHELTON, son of Burrell SHELTON and Mary Hurst, was born circa 1724 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

He was named an executor in the will of John Brown dated 13 March 1758 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. The other executors were Nathan Brown and Samuel Edwards.²

Ladimon married second Ruth (?) circa 1766 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Ladimon SHELTON and David Lane were named executors in the will of William Robinson dated on 28 August 1771 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Mr. Robinson's will, probated that same year, left 5 pounds to his daugther, Sarah Robinson, "to give her a year of schooling." He asked that Sarah "remain in the care of Ruth Shelton until she is 21." His other daughter, Elizabeth, was left in the care of Betty Lewis.³

Ladimon bought land from Lewis Pope and Jennina his wife on 5 February 1773 in Halifax County, North Carolina. For 26 pounds 13 shillings 4 pence proclamation money he received 81 acres on south side of Burn Coat Swamp, joining Ladyman Shelton, Lewis Pope, and Jennina Pope. Witnesses were James Lock, Jr. and Sampson Muncrief(X.)⁴

Ladimon saw military service in 1781 in Halifax County, North Carolina, during the Revolutionary War. On 15 Feb 1781 Ladyman Shelton received a voucher allowing him 920 pounds by the Board of Auditors. On 6 Oct 1781 Ladimon Shelton was allowed 300 pounds specie by the Board. Also on that date he was allowed 709 shillings and 4 pence.⁵

He was included on a tax list in 1784 in District 10, Halifax County, North Carolina. He was taxed for 357 acres and one white poll.

Ladimon SHELTON bought land from Shadrack Munk of Washington County, Virginia on 12 January 1785 in Halifax County, North Carolina. For 40 pounds specie he received 200 acres joining Burncoat Swamp, Jacket Swamp, and Lademon Shelton. Witnesses were Edmond Daniel and Zack Turkens.⁶

Ladimon bought land from Ellis Cooper of Bedford County, Virginia on 16 February 1785 in Halifax County, North Carolina. For 50 pounds Virginia money he got 200 acres which William Dugless Sr. had willed to Sarah Monk, the daughter of Margaret Monk, joining Jacket Swamp, Ladimon Shelton, and Ellis Cooper. Witnesses were James Baker, Hezekiah Morris, and Salley Jones.⁷

Ladimon SHELTON appeared as head of household on a state census enumerated 22 May 1785 in District 10, Halifax County, North Carolina. The household was listed as Ladamon Shelton, 3 males under 21 or over 60, 4 white females, 1 black person 12-50, and 4 black persons under 12 or over 50.⁸

Ladimon left a will dated 2 June 1786 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Signed in August 1786, he left to his daughters Patty Shelton and Hannah Shelton bed and furniture each. Lend wife Ruth Shelton one-third of my land and personal estate during her natural life. Son Willis Shelton land, horse, etc. Son Burrell Shelton, land. Executors my wife, my son Burrell and James Baker. Witness: Joshua White, Sarah White and William Moncrief.⁹

Ladimon SHELTON sold a tract of land to Hezekiah Morris on 19 June 1786 in Halifax County, North Carolina, for 10 pounds Virginia 50 acres which Ladimon had purchased from Shadrick Morris, in the fork of Burnt Coat Swamp and Jacket Swamp. Witnesses were James Baker and Thos. Craston.¹⁰

Ladimon SHELTON died in August 1786 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

     Willis SHELTON, son of Ladimon SHELTON and Ruth (?), was born circa 1774 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

He was named an heir in the will of Ladimon SHELTON dated 2 June 1786 in Halifax County, North Carolina. "I give to my son Willis Shelton all my land thats his laboring between Burnt Coat and Jacket Swamp and one horse saddle and bridle - (unreadable)- and one featherbed of furniture."¹

Willis SHELTON appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1790, in the household of Ruth SHELTON in Halifax County, North Carolina.²

Willis SHELTON appeared on a census, enumerated 1 August 1800, in the household of Ruth SHELTON in Halifax County, North Carolina. 1 male 16-25 [Willis?], 1 female over 45 [Ruth], and 6 slaves.³

Willis SHELTON appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, 2 males under 10 [Willie, Willis], 2 males 10-15 [Ladimon, Stephen], 2 males 26-44 [Willis, Burrell], 2 females under 10 [Mary, ??], 1 female 16-25 [Martha], and one female over 45 [Ruth]. They had 22 slaves. Burrell was his older brother.⁴

During the War of 1812, Willis SHELTON enlisted in First Company (Capt. Overstree) 3rd Regiment, detached from the First Halifax Regiment in 1812 in Halifax County, North Carolina.⁵

He was named legal guardian of Ladimon SHELTON, Stephen SHELTON, Mary SHELTON, William SHELTON and Willis SHELTON [D.] He was appointed the children's guardian after the death of their father, his brother Burrell.

Willis SHELTON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 August 1820 in Halifax County, North Carolina. The household was listed as 3 males under 10, 1 male 16-18 [Willis], 1 male 16-26 [William], 1 male 45 or older [Willis], 2 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-45 [Wife?], 1 female over 45 [Ruth], and 21 slaves.⁶

Willis SHELTON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 August 1830 in District 16, Edgecombe County, North Carolina. The household was listed as 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 50-60 [Willis], 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50 [Wife], and 13 slaves. The household had one blind person and one unnaturalized alien.⁷

     Patty SHELTON, daughter of Ladimon SHELTON, was born circa 1767 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

She was named an heir in the will of Ladimon SHELTON dated on 2 June 1786 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Signed in August 1786, he left to his daughters Patty Shelton and Hannah Shelton bed and furniture each. Lend wife Ruth Shelton one-third of my land and personal estate during her natural life. Son Willis Shelton land, horse, etc. Son Burrell Shelton, land. Executors my wife, my son Burrell and James Baker. Witness: Joshua White, Sarah White and William Moncrief.¹

     Hannah SHELTON, daughter of Ladimon SHELTON, was born circa 1769 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Hannah SHELTON was named an heir in the will of Ladimon SHELTON dated on 2 June 1786 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Signed in August 1786, he left to his daughters Patty Shelton and Hannah Shelton bed and furniture each. Lend wife Ruth Shelton one-third of my land and personal estate during her natural life. Son Willis Shelton land, horse, etc. Son Burrell Shelton, land. Executors my wife, my son Burrell and James Baker. Witness: Joshua White, Sarah White and William Moncrief.¹

Hannah SHELTON appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1790, in the household of Ruth SHELTON in Halifax County, North Carolina.²

Hannah married William Wilburn on 8 August 1791 in Halifax County, Virginia.

     Martha SHELTON, daughter of Burrell SHELTON and Ann Lane, was born circa 1789 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Martha SHELTON was named an heir in the will of David Lane dated on 12 April 1789 in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was probated August 1790 and David decreed: "I lend to my daughter, Anne Shelton, the 729 acres of land whereon she now lives, during the full term of her natural life, and at her decease to descend to the first male child lawfully begotten of her body; but if my said daughter die without such male heir of her body, then the said land to belong to the present daughter, Martha Shelton, to her and her heirs forever."

Ann had several male children after the death of her father, however her firstborn male child died in infancy. This resulted in some confusion as to the lawful heir of David Lane's land and a lawsuit was brought before the North Carolina Supreme Court in 1811 by David and Martha Wootten against Willis Shelton. Part of the verdict read: "That the said will was afterwards duly proven; that the said Anne Shelton had several male children after the death of [her father]; that the eldest one lived two or three years, and then died in the lifetime of said Anne, living the said Martha, who afterwards intermarried with William Wootten; and they two are the lessors of the plaintiff. That the other male children, five in number, survived the said Anne, the eldest of which afterwards died an infant, and unmarried before the bringing of this suit, and before the act of 1795, letting in females equally with males. That the remaining four children are still alive and that the defendant, Willis Shelton, claims as guardian to the said four sons and to Mary, who is another daughter of the said Anne." The court ruled in favor of Willis Shelton, that on the birth of the first male heir the estate was invested in him and that the claim of Martha was defeated.^1,2

Martha SHELTON appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1790, in the household of Burrell SHELTON and Ann Lane in Edgecombe Township, Halifax County, North Carolina.³

She was probably the female age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father, Burrell SHELTON, in the 1800 Federal Census of Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina.⁴

She was probably the female age 16 to 26 listed in the household of her father, Willis SHELTON, in the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.⁵

Martha married William Wooten on 19 December 1810 in Halifax County, North Carolina.⁶

In October 1814 William Wooten, by right of his wife, Martha SHELTON, received a 30 acres lot of land from the probate of the estate of Burrell SHELTON in Anson County, North Carolina. They drew Lot 1 containing 30 acres.⁷

On 20 February 1818 William Wooten and Martha SHELTON, his wife, Ladimon SHELTON and Stephen SHELTON, all of Halifax County sold to George Threadgill in Anson County, North Carolina, ninety acres of land (being lots 1, 2 and 3 listed above, received as heirs of Burrell Shelton).⁸

     Infant Son SHELTON, son of Burrell SHELTON and Ann Lane, was born circa 1790 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Infant Son SHELTON appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1790, in the household of Burrell SHELTON and Ann Lane in Edgecombe Township, Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

Infant Son SHELTON died before 1795 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

     Ladimon SHELTON, son of Burrell SHELTON and Ann Lane, was born circa 1795 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

He was probably one of the 3 males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Burrell SHELTON, in the 1800 Federal Census of Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

He was probably one of the 2 males age 10 to 16 listed in the household of his uncle and guardian, Willis SHELTON, in the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.²

In 1814 Willis SHELTON, their uncle, was named legal guardian in Halifax County, North Carolina, of Ladimon SHELTON, Stephen SHELTON, Mary SHELTON, William SHELTON and Willis SHELTON following the death of their parents.

During the War of 1812, Ladimon SHELTON enlisted in Capt. William Price's and Capt. John Bradford's companies of the First Halifax Regiment in 1814. He was honorably discharged in 1815.

His widow, Bernice D. Shelton, filed for his pension. He was said to have served under captains J. A. Barnes and H. G.Williams companies in the North Carolina Militia.^3,4

In October 1814 Ladimon SHELTON received a 30 acres lot of land from the probate of the estate of Burrell SHELTON in Anson County, North Carolina. He drew lot 2 of the land divided amongst the children of the deceased.⁵

On 20 February 1818 William Wooten and Martha SHELTON, his wife, Ladimon SHELTON and Stephen SHELTON, all of Halifax County sold to George Threadgill in Anson County, North Carolina, ninety acres of land (being lots 1, 2 and 3 listed above, received as heirs of Burrell Shelton).⁶

In 1820 Ladimon SHELTON and Stephen SHELTON were included on a tax list in Halifax County, North Carolina.⁷

Ladimon SHELTON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 August 1820 in Halifax County, North Carolina. The household was listed as 1 male 16-25 [Ladimon] and 1 female 16-25 [wife]. They had 8 slaves.⁸

Ladimon married Bernice D. Bachelor on 4 January 1825 in Halifax County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of George Montgomery Bachelor. The marriage bond was posted 27 Dec 1824 by Lewis Dupree and witnessed by S. M. Johnston. She was listed as Niri Batchelor on the bond.^7,9 Based on the places of birth of Martha and Willis, Ladimon and Bernice moved from North Carolina to Autauga County, Alabama, in 1831.

Ladimon SHELTON died on 30 November 1836 in Autauga County, Alabama.⁷

     Mary SHELTON, daughter of Burrell SHELTON and Ann Lane, was born in November 1799 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

She was probably the female under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Burrell SHELTON, in the 1800 Federal Census of Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina.²

She was probably one of the 2 females under age 10 listed in the household of her uncle and guardian, Willis SHELTON, in the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.³

In 1814 their uncle, Willis SHELTON, was named legal guardian in Halifax County, North Carolina, of Mary SHELTON, Ladimon SHELTON, Stephen SHELTON, William SHELTON and Willis SHELTON following the death of their parents.

In October 1814 Mary SHELTON received a 30 acres lot of land from the probate of the estate of Burrell SHELTON in Anson County, North Carolina. She drew Lot 4 of the land divided amongst the children of the deceased.⁴

On 24 November 1815 Robert Morgan of Jackson County, Georgia, agent of Mary SHELTON, sold to Isham Davis, Sr. in Anson County, North Carolina, her 30 acres, being Lot 4 listed above.⁵

Mary married James W. Batchelor on 26 October 1816 in Halifax County, North Carolina. He was the son of William Batchelor, veteran of the Continental Army, and Elizabeth Bradford.^6,7

Mary SHELTON appeared on a census, enumerated 1820, in the household of James W. Batchelor in Halifax County, North Carolina. She was listed as a female 26-45, however her age was 21.⁸

Mary SHELTON and James W. Batchelor appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 5 September 1850 in Halifax County, North Carolina. The household was listed as James W. Bachelor, a 57-year-old farmer; Mary, his wife, age 50; Joe Bachelor, a 24-year-old lawyer; and Martha Bachelor, age 21. James had real estate valued at $6,000. Also living in the household were Stephen Reid, 57, and Henry McLilly, 10; relationships unknown. Everyone in the household was born in Halifax county.⁹

Mary SHELTON died on 23 June 1852 in Halifax County, North Carolina, at age 52.¹

     William SHELTON was also known as Willie.

He was probably one of the 3 males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Burrell SHELTON, in the 1800 Federal Census of Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

William SHELTON, son of Burrell SHELTON and Ann Lane, was born circa 1801 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

He was probably one of the 2 males under age 10 listed in the household of his uncle and guardian, Willis SHELTON, in the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.²

In 1814 their uncle, Willis SHELTON, was named legal guardian in Halifax County, North Carolina, of William SHELTON, Ladimon SHELTON, Stephen SHELTON, Mary SHELTON and Willis SHELTON following the death of their parents.

In October 1814 Willie SHELTON received a 30 acres lot of land from the probate of the estate of Burrell SHELTON in Anson County, North Carolina. He drew Lot 5 of the land divided equally among the surviving children of the deceased.³

William SHELTON appeared on a census, enumerated 1 August 1820, in the household of Willis SHELTON in Halifax County, North Carolina.⁴

In 1824 Edgecombe County, North Carolina, William SHELTON deeded to his sons, Burrel Shelton, 130 acres on Sorrowful Branch and Burkett's Swamp and to John Shelton, 110 acres in same area, wit. Jesse Little, Fred. Little. [Edge. Co. Db 18, page 173-174]

     Willis SHELTON, son of Burrell SHELTON and Ann Lane, was born circa 1803 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

He was probably one of the 2 males age 26 to 45 listed in the household of his uncle and guardian, Willis SHELTON, in the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

In 1814 their uncle, Willis SHELTON, was named legal guardian in Halifax County, North Carolina, of Willis SHELTON, Ladimon SHELTON, Stephen SHELTON, Mary SHELTON and William SHELTON following the death of their parents.

In October 1814 Willis SHELTON received a 30 acres lot of land from the probate of the estate of Burrell SHELTON in Anson County, North Carolina. He drew Lot 6 of the land equally divided between the children of the deceased.²

Willis SHELTON appeared on a census, enumerated 1 August 1820, in the household of Willis SHELTON in Halifax County, North Carolina.³

He was probably the male age 20 to 30 listed in the household of his brother, Stephen SHELTON, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Franklin's District, Autauga County, Alabama.⁴

Willis SHELTON died on 12 March 1848 in Macon County, Alabama.⁵