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William Jepthy Shelton

Birth	:	29 Aug 1842 Brown County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	15 Nov 1921 Manchester, Adams County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Star Cemetery, Saint Francis, Todd County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1041985, -100.9263992
Description	:	William Jeptha Shelton was born in Brown County, Ohio, August 29, 1842. He is the son of William Shelton. At the age of three years, his father moved into Adams County. He was reared on his father's farm and attended the District school. On the sixteenth of October, 1861, he enlisted in Company F, 70th O.V.I. He was appointed Corporal, October 31, 1862, and Sergeant, April 30, 1864. He re-enlisted as a veteran, and was mustered out of the service August 14, 1865. He was wounded in the left shoulder at the... Read More	William Jeptha Shelton was born in Brown County, Ohio, August 29, 1842. He is the son of William Shelton. At the age of three years, his father moved into Adams County. He was reared on his father's farm and attended the District school. On the sixteenth of October, 1861, he enlisted in Company F, 70th O.V.I. He was appointed Corporal, October 31, 1862, and Sergeant, April 30, 1864. He re-enlisted as a veteran, and was mustered out of the service August 14, 1865. He was wounded in the left shoulder at the battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862. He was first duty Sergeant after his appointment, and in the last year of the war often had command of the company. He was with Major William B. Brown when he was killed, August 3, 1864, before Atlanta, Georgia. For a list of the battles in which he participated see the article on the 70th O.V.I., in this work. He has always been a Republican. He cast his first vote, while in the service, for John Brough for Governor of Ohio. He connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1865. He was elected Recording Secretary of his Quarterly Conference, and has held that office ever since. He was elected Treasurer of Sprigg Township on the Republican ticket in 1895, and served two years. On October 28, 1865, he was married to Miss Lucinda Lawrence, daughter of Jacob G. Lawrence. He has four children. His eldest daughter, Mary, is at home. His second daughter, Edith, is the wife of Henry Scott. His third daughter, Bertha, is the wife of Charles Little. His son, William L., married a Miss Games, and is a farmer. Both his sons-in-law are farmers. Mr. Shelton is one of the best farmers in the county, stands well in the estimation of all who know him, and is a citizen of the highest standing. From: Nelson W. Evans and Emmons B. Stivers, A History of Adams County, Ohio, (E.B. Stivers, West Union, OH, 1900). Pages 863-864

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Where is William Jepthy Shelton's memorial?
William Jepthy Shelton's memorial is located at: Star Cemetery, Saint Francis, Todd County, USA.
When did William Jepthy Shelton death?
William Jepthy Shelton death on 15 Nov 1921 in Manchester, Adams County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Jepthy Shelton's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1041985
Longitude: -100.9263992

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Lucinda Lawrence Shelton

(1843 - 1933)

Siblings

Tamer Shelton Brookover

(1838 - 1914)

Thomas Jefferson “Tom or Jeptha” Shelton Sr.

(1840 - 1929)

Children

L Mollie Shelton

(1866 - 1905)

Edith Shelton Scott

(1869 - 1941)

Bertha F Shelton Little

(1871 - 1942)

Willie L Shelton

(1874 - 1968)

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Coordinate: 43.1041985, -100.9263992

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Coordinate: 43.0889015, -100.7844009

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Coordinate: 43.0750000, -100.7302500

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Coordinate: 43.0746994, -100.7300034

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13. Ironwood Cemetery
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14. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1892014, -101.1314011

15. Salt Camp Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2771988, -100.9393997

16. Kilgore Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9304110, -100.9639260

17. Saint Agnes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0372009, -100.6952972

18. Peyote Cemetery
Todd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2392006, -101.0958023

19. White Horse Cemetery
Parmelee, Todd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2644005, -101.0494003

20. Hollow Horn Bear Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2510986, -101.1025009

21. Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
Parmelee, Todd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2444200, -101.1182400

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9300000, -101.0920000

23. Grace Chapel Cemetery
Soldier Creek, Todd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3166070, -100.8790610

24. Crookston Cemetery
Cherry County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9267970, -100.7313580