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Ancestors of Pamela Loretta Shelton

Generation No. 4

      8. Leroy Ernest Shelton^112,^113,¹¹⁴, born 26 April 1863 in Decatur, Iowa ^115,^116,^117,^118,^119,^120,^121,^122,^123,¹²⁴; died 26 May 1929 in Decatur, Iowa ^125,^126,^127,¹²⁸. He was the son of 16. John T Shelton and 17. Jane Flower. He married 9. Clara Luberta Gardner 29 August 1890 in Decatur, Iowa ^129,¹³⁰.

      9. Clara Luberta Gardner^131,^132,^133,^134,^135,^136,¹³⁷, born 08 June 1869 in near Decatur, Iowa ^138,^139,^140,^141,^142,^143,^144,¹⁴⁵; died 31 July 1968 in her home in Des Moines, Iowa ^146,¹⁴⁷. She was the daughter of 18. Wilson I Gardner and 19. Teresa Catherine Nightwine.

Notes for Leroy Ernest Shelton:
Known as "Leeds". Listed in the 1870 federal Census as 7 y/o born in Iowa (3). Listed in 1885 State of Iowa Census as living with his sister Mary E Fisher and was 21 year old teamster born in Decatur co Iowa (6). Is listed in 2 of his childrens birth records as Ernest Leroy Shelton (1) and in 1 child record (1) and his marriage record as Leroy Ernest Shelton (2). The Decatur Marriage record lists him as Leroy Ernest Shelton; residence Decatur, Iowa ; occupation carpenter; age 28; Date of license 28 Aug 1890, Place of birth Decatur City, Iowa; Father's name was John T Shelton, mother's name Jane (or Jani?) Flower. Marriage date was August 29 1890 to Clara Luberta Gardner by Justice of the Peace W.D. Moore. Witnesses were Wilson I Gardner, Allie Gardner (2) In 1895, the Sheltons are still living in Decatur (13). 2 Nov 1900 he and Lutie sold Lot 7 Block 9 to Frank Springer for $100 and this was the same lot Lutie bought from the Hustons on 6 October 1900 (4). It was also adjacent to one owned by M.T. Shelton (which he later also sold in Dec 1900) (4). Leroy appears in the Military List of 1906 for Decatur City, aged 36 (12). In 1910 they were still in Decatur (14). The 1925 State census of Iowa gives a very complete record of his family which included 2 grown sons Horace and Fred, Horace's wife Loretta and his 3 year old son Edward Leroy (5) His obituary in the Decatur County Journal (dated 30 May 1929) said that he was a well known resident of Decatur and had been critically ill for six months (11). He was improving but after eating a hearty Sunday meal he grew suddenly worse and died shortly thereafter (11).

Sources:
(1).       Decatur County Birth Records (Film 1009653)
(2).       Decatur County Marriage Records (Film 1009355)
(3).       1870 U. S. Census for Iowa: Decatur county, Decatur township, p 247
(4).       Decatur County Index of Misc Vitals (Film 18533398)
(5).       1925 State of Iowa Census: Decatur County; Film 1429297; Decatur City, no page number
(6).       1885 State of Iowa Census (Film 1021460): Decatur county, Decatur twp
(7).       State of Iowa Death Certificate
(8).       1880 U. S. Census for Iowa: Decatur City, p 32, SD 3, ED 57
(9).       1900 U. S. Census for Iowa: Decatur twp, Decatur City, Dwelling 56, ED 42 ,Sheet 3A
(10).       1895 State of Iowa Census: Decatur County
(11).       Decatur County Journal, Leon Iowa, 30 May 1929 Obituary
(12).       Military List 1906 Decatur County Iowa (Film 1009651 it 5) p 6
(13).      1895 State Census of Iowa Vol 319: Decatur County(Film 1020197) Decatur City, p 165, Family       19
(14).      1910 U. S. Census for Iowa: Decatur county; Decatur twp, Decatur town,ED 46, Sheet 1 B

More About Leroy Ernest Shelton:
Burial: 29 May 1929, Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, IA ^148,^149,¹⁵⁰
Cause of Death: Cardio Renal Degeneration
Census/Taxes: IA 70, 80, 00, 05, 25
Documents: Death, Obit, Marriage
Military: None
Occupation: Carpenter/Painter ^151,¹⁵²
Verification: **P/B/M/Ch/D/Cem ¹⁵³

Notes for Clara Luberta Gardner:
Known to great grandchildren as Grandma Luttie. In 1880, she was living with her parents in Centre twp Decatur co IA (10).
Listed in 1885 State of Iowa census living with her parents in Decatur as Berta Gardner, age 15 born in Decatur co Iowa. The marriage registry in Decatur lists her as Clara Luberta Gardner, place of birth Decatur county, Iowa; aged 22; Father was Wilson I Gardner and Mother was Tressa C Gardner (3). The State census of Iowa however gives her mother as Katherine Nightwine(5). Marriage date was August 29 1890 to Leroy Ernest Shelton by Justice of the Peace W.D. Moore. Witnesses were Wilson I Gardner, Allie Gardner (3). In 1895, the Shelton are still living in Decatur (11). Buried in Decatur cemetery with the graveside service officiated by Rev. Jerry Evelsizer on Friday August 2, 1968 at 10:00 (1). 6 October 1900 she paid $100 for Lot 7 Block 9 of Decatur City which she purchased from Mattie E and B.F. Huston. 22 Nov 1900 she and Leroy sold the same lot to Frank Springer for $100 (4).

Sources:
(1).      In Memoriam Funeral card
(2).       Decatur County Birth Records (Film 1009653)
(3).       Decatur County Marriage Records (Film 1009355)
(4).       Decatur County Index of Misc Vitals (Film 1853398)
(5).       1925 State of Iowa Census; Decatur County; Film 1429297; Decatur City, no page#
(6).       1885 State census fro Iowa (Film 1021460), Decatur county,Decatur City , Dwelling 17 Family       17, p 235
(7).       State of Iowa, Death Certificate
(8).       1900 U. S. Census for Iowa, Decatur twp, Decatur City, Dwelling 56, Family 56, ED 42 ,
      Sheet 3A
(9).       1895 State of Iowa Census
(10).      1880 U. S. Census for Iowa-Decatur County; Centre twp, p 52, SD 3, ED 58
(11).      1895 State Census of Iowa Vol 319 - Decatur County(Film 1020197) Decatur City, p 165, Family       19

More About Clara Luberta Gardner:
Burial: 02 August 1968, Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, IA ¹⁵⁴
Cause of Death: Extreme old age
Census/Taxes: IA 70, 85, 95, 00, 05, 25
Documents: Death, Marriage
Verification: **P/B/M/Ch/D/Cem

Children of Leroy Shelton and Clara Gardner are:

Ralph Francis Shelton ^155,¹⁵⁶, born 02 August 1890 in Decatur City, Iowa ^157,^158,^159,¹⁶⁰; died 13 October 1973 in Des Moines, Iowa ^161,¹⁶²; married (1) Laura Eva Bartlett; born 02 July 1906 ^163,¹⁶⁴; died 08 February 1978 in Leon, Iowa ^165,^166,¹⁶⁷; married (2) Donna Cornett 16 November 1912 in Leon, Decatur co, IA ^168,¹⁶⁹; born Abt. 1895 in Pleasanton, Decatur co, IA ^170,¹⁷¹; married (3) Etta Mae Akers 19 October 1936 ¹⁷²; born 02 January 1904 in Wyman, AR ¹⁷³; died 31 August 1937 in Decatur City, Decatur county, IA¹⁷³.

Notes for Ralph Francis Shelton:
Decatur birth records list him as the first child, Ralph Francis Shelton born August 1 1890 in Decatur, Iowa. Father Leroy E Shelton, occupation painter; mother Clara Luberta Gardner, the doctor's name was Dr. Springsteen (1). He appears in the 1895 census in Decatur twp, living with his parents (4). In 1910 he is 19 and living with his parents in Decatur (5). In 1915, he was living with wife Donna and daughter Guinevere in Decatur (6). He served in WWI in the Navy as a chief quartermaster, his entire service taking place in the US (2).
His tombsone says he was Iowa com U.S. Navy World War I (3).

Sources:
(1). Decatur county birth records (Film 1009653)
(2). Records of Soldiers in World War I, Decatur county Iowa (Film 1009651)
(3). Letter from Decatur Township Clerk (Feb 1994)
(4). 1895 State Census of Iowa Vol 319 - Decatur County(Film 1020197) Decatur City, p 165, Family 19
(5). 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa; Decatur county; Decatur twp, Decatur town, SD 8, ED 46, Sheet 1 B
(6). 1915 State Census for Iowa: Decatur County: Scott - Z (FHL Film 1613842)

More About Ralph Francis Shelton:
Burial: 15 October 1973, Decatur Cemetery, Decatur IA ^174,¹⁷⁵
Documents: Obit
Military service: WWI, Navy¹⁷⁵

Notes for Laura Eva Bartlett:
Buried Friday Feb 10 1978 at 13:00 in Decatur cemetery.
Sources:
In Memoriam funeral card

More About Laura Eva Bartlett:
Burial: 10 February 1978, Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, IA ^176,¹⁷⁷

ii.

Lola May Shelton ^178,¹⁷⁹, born 13 February 1893 in Decatur City, Decatur co, Iowa ^180,^181,^182,^183,^184,^185,¹⁸⁶; died 10 September 1979 in Martin, Bennett co, SD ^187,¹⁸⁸; married Raymond Cozad; died 12 January 1963 in Martin, Bennett co, SD¹⁸⁸.

Notes for Lola May Shelton:
Decatur birth records list her as 2nd child Lola May Shelton, born 13 Feb 1893 in Decatur, Iowa. Mother is Clara Luberta Gardner (housewife), father is Ernest Leroy Shelton, painter (1). Doctor is Dr. Springsteen (1). She appears in the 1895 census in Decatur twp living with her parents (2). In 1910 she is 17, living at home in Decatur and is a school teacher (3) and also in 1915 (5). In 1920 she is aged 26, still single and living with her parents, working as a school teacher (4).

Sources:
(1). Decatur Birth Records (Film 1009653)
(2). 1895 State Census of Iowa Vol 319: Decatur County(Film 1020197) Decatur City, p 165, Family 19
(3) 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa: Decatur county ; Decatur twp, Decatur town, SD 8, ED 46,
Sheet 1 B
(4). 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa: Decatur county; Vol 22, ED 51, Sheet 8, Dwelling 9, Family 10, Decatur City
(5). 1915 State Census for Iowa: Decatur County: Scott - Z (FHL Film 1613842)

More About Lola May Shelton:
Census/Taxes: IA 25

	4	iii.		Horace Edgar Shelton, born 24 December 1895 in Decatur City, Iowa; died 16 March 1965 in Des Moines, Iowa; married Loretta V Sires 27 June 1920 in Cainsville, Missouri.
		iv.		Fred Leroy Shelton ^189,¹⁹⁰, born 22 September 1900 in Decatur, Iowa ^191,^192,^193,^194,^195,^196,¹⁹⁷; died 01 May 1966 in Des Moines, Iowa ^198,^199,²⁰⁰; married Lucille Shelton Unknown ²⁰¹; died Bef. May 1966 ²⁰².

Notes for Fred Leroy Shelton:
Fred was aged 9 and living with his parents in Decatur IA in the 1910 census (4) and in 1915 (6). Fred apparently tried to enlist in WWI at the same time as Ralph and Horace. However, he was only 16 at the time, so was discharged for fraudulent enlistment (1). In 1910, he was 19 and living with his parents in Decatur (5). He is listed in 1925 Iowa State Census as living in his parents household (2). He was living with his mother, when he died 1 May 1966 (3).

Sources:
(1). Records of Soldiers in World War I, Decatur county Iowa (Film 1009651)
(2). 1925 Iowa State Census
(3). Leon Journal Reporter, 5 May 1966 p 2 col 3 and 4
(4). 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa: Decatur county; Decatur twp, Decatur town, SD 8, ED 46, Sheet 1 B
(5). 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa: Decatur county; Vol 22, ED 51, Sheet 8, Dwelling 9, Family 10, Decatur City
(6). 1915 State Census for Iowa: Decatur County: Scott - Z (FHL Film 1613842)

More About Fred Leroy Shelton:
Burial: May 1966, Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, IA ²⁰³
Census/Taxes: IA 25
Documents: Obit
Military service: WWI ^204,²⁰⁵

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