Joel Shelton
Born: 30 Jun 1788
Birthplace: Pittsylvania County, VA
Death: 30 Oct 1847
Buried: Madison, IN
Spouse: Emily Smith (Shelton)
Married: 29 Apr 1810 in Pittsylvania, VA
Father: Claiborne Shelton
Mother: Saludy Mustain (Shelton) (1772-1812)
Children: Casander Shelton (Ingels)
Birthplace: Pittsylvania County, VA
Death: 30 Oct 1847
Buried: Madison, IN
Spouse: Emily Smith (Shelton)
Married: 29 Apr 1810 in Pittsylvania, VA
Father: Claiborne Shelton
Mother: Saludy Mustain (Shelton) (1772-1812)
Children: Casander Shelton (Ingels)
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Story about Joel's father, 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.
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.
Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850
Groom Name: Joel Shelton
Bride Name: Emily Smith
Marriage Date: 29 Apr 1810
County: Pittsylvania
State: Virginia
Groom Name: Joel Shelton
Bride Name: Emily Smith
Marriage Date: 29 Apr 1810
County: Pittsylvania
State: Virginia