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William H. Shelton His Album bought October 12th 1869 Calling card of Martha A. Shelton Rochester, New York 30 cdv’s and tintypes in a 4 ½ x 5 ½ leather album with porcelain bumpers Shelton’s lived in Rochester, Indiana.

Originally purchased in 1989 from a dealer at the Nashville Civil War show.



Marth Ann Shelton (born League) was born on month day 1826, at birth place , Indiana, to John League and Margaret League (born Garr) . John was born on August 5 1802, in Mercer Co., Ky.. Margaret was born on March 2 1789, in Mercer, Virginia, United States. Marth had 5 siblings: William Garrett League , Mariah Nelson White (born League) and 3 other siblings . Marth married Samuel Pearson Shelton on date . Samuel was born on July 21 1824. They had 4 children: Unknown Shelton and 3 other children . Marth lived on month day 1850, at address , Indiana. She lived on month day 1910, at address , Indiana. Marth passed away on month day 1921, at age 94. She was buried on month day 1921, at burial place . Documents of Marth Ann Shelton (born League) Marth Ann Shelton (born League) in The Rochester Sentinel - Mar 12 1921 Indiana Newspapers, 1847-2009 "... been in poor health for a number of years and a fali eight months ngo Is believed to have hurried lier demise. Klie was bedfast for but a few days. Death was caused by old age and complications Martha Ann League near Ky., 1825, n daughter of League. Pho lived wilh her I (here until in 1834 sric moved to Greenwood, lnd. Her.- slie P. Shelton to whom sric was united in marriage march 19, In November ..." Publication place: Rochester, Fulton County, IN, USA Publication date: Mar 12 1921