Clairborne Shelton

Born: 1768                              
Birthplace: Pittsylvania County, VA    
Death: 1848   
Buried: Madison, IN
Spouse: Seludey Mustain (Shelton)
Married: 16 May 1785 in Pittsylvania, VA
Father: John Shelton
Mother: Elizabeth Lawson (Shelton)  
Children: Joel Shelton, Henley Shelton, John Shelton, Tabitha Shelton, Jesse Shelton

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Clairborne Shelton

Claiborne served in the Indian Wars under General Wayne and was much impressed with the farming possibilities of the Wabash Country. The government was unable to pay its soldiers in cash and offered land instead. In 1810 they headed for that country. They loaded the beding in a wagon and Saluda drove a cow hitched to the wagon. All but William,the youngest who rode with his mother, walked and carried packs. They followed buffalo and Indian trails and had traveled many miles when they came to what ws to become Greefield twp., Gallia Co. Saluda became too ill to go on. Chimney Rock on Symmes Creek furnished shelter. (James Shelton said they lived in a cave). The creek was full of fish and the woods full of game. Saluda died in the spring of 1812 and is buried in a private cemetery on the opposite hillside.
Claiborn built a cabin and stayed on until the children were grown.On Nov. 19, 1827 Claiborn, with Jesse and Thomas, headed for the Wabash Country and settled in Madison Co., IN.

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Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850
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Groom Name:    Clabron Shelton
Bride Name:    Luedy Mustain
Marriage Date:    16 May 1785
County:    Pittsylvania
State:    Virginia