This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: watersdian Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.shelton/2333.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I wish I had more accurate information about Green Shelton - whether or not he was Thomas's father or uncle, but I can find no records. The reason that I feel he was probably Mary's brother was based on information that was recorded in Warren County's court records; he is listed along with Mary, Martha, and other Shelton's as being assigned "guardians" in the 1850's. I guess because Native Americans did not receive their rights of citizenship until the 1920's, they needed guardians for legal purposes. I am basing that on info I researched in the CHEROKEE MESSENGER. By the way, these same Sheltons were listed as Johnson's in the 1850 Warren County, GA census. I have noticed that Jane is always listed as a white female, yet the children are mulatto. No male near her age is ever listed, however she is listed as Jane Johnson next to a Henry Shelton in the 1830 Warren County census. I have wondered if the father of Janes's children could have been an Indian; there are many! male Sheltons that were listed on the Dawes Roll as well as other rolls that documented Indian removal to the reservations. As for the Green Shelton born in 1810, I have tried to find a tie to our group, but so far-no luck.I realize I am grabbing at straws, so let me know what you think or know. Maybe we can put some more of this puzzle together. Thanks. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.