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William H. Chelton

Birth : 1844 Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
Death : 4 Sep 1912 Crisfield, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Burial : Crisfield Cemetery, Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate : 37.9835230, -75.8459740
Plot : Back-left
Description : HE SAVED 83 LIVES

Capt. William H. Chelton Dies At Lawsonia, Md.

TOOK MANY DESPERATE RISKS

Braved Gales And Icefloes To Get Perishing Crews Ashore In The Chesapeake.

[Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.]
Crisfield, Md., Sept. 4,

Capt. William H. Chelton, a Chesapeake Bay commander, died at his home in Lawsonia, a suburb of this city, this morning aged 69 years. Captain Chelton had been a sailor from his youth and commanded a vessel when he was 15 years old.

Capt. William H. Chelton was twice married and is survived by three daughters, all grown. He was a member of Chesapeake Lodge of Masons and will... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is William H. Chelton's memorial?

    William H. Chelton's memorial is located at: Crisfield Cemetery, Crisfield, Somerset County, USA.

  • When did William H. Chelton death?

    William H. Chelton death on 4 Sep 1912 in Crisfield, Somerset County, Maryland, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the William H. Chelton's memorial?

    Latitude: 37.9835230
    Longitude: -75.8459740

Family Members:

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Virginia Chelton Moore

(1847 - 1908)

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John Augustus Chelton

(1849 - 1904)

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W. E. Chelton

(unknow - 1889)

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Winfield S. Chelton

(1873 - 1882)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Crisfield Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9835230, -75.8459740

2. American Legion Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9833200, -75.8448700

3. Somers Cove Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9774900, -75.8535600

4. Asbury Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9748240, -75.8347100

5. Mariners Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9897003, -75.8308029

6. Union Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9729100, -75.8344600

7. Sterling Plot
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9728760, -75.8321510

8. Nelson Family Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9915080, -75.8274930

9. Nelson Plot Jenkins Creek
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9667230, -75.8485960

10. Sterling Plot
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9672470, -75.8315350

11. Somerset Memorial Veterans Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9905910, -75.8221237

12. Isaac Lawson Cemetery
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9745930, -75.8226510

13. James Lawson Cemetery
Byrdtown, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9615640, -75.8425480

14. Peyton Road Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9685450, -75.8247400

15. Noah Ward Cemetery
Daugherty Town, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0073460, -75.8433360

16. Byrd Family Burial Ground
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9596290, -75.8405380

17. George Tyler Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9597717, -75.8394833

18. Cullin Cemetery
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9692760, -75.8207420

19. Byrdtown Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9589800, -75.8372020

20. Byrd Family Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9588710, -75.8371070

21. Lawson Cemetery
Byrdtown, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9577020, -75.8345526

22. Cox Family Cemetery
Hopewell, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9990000, -75.8120060

23. Daugherty Family Plot
Daugherty Town, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0146320, -75.8359790

24. Thomas Evans Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0156630, -75.8441200