This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bobrich1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.shelton/733.814.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the information. I am not sure how it fits with the Shelton family I am interested in. They were in Dickson, Maury and Perry TN in the 1820's and 1830's. My direct ancestor purchased land in Perry in 1824. Others in the family (not in my direct line) who were in OK (some by 1890, others in 1900) went via IL and MO, and they went primarily to the area around Oklahoma City. While I can not document a relationship between my Middle TN Sheltons and Flavious Josephus Shelton, I suspect they were related. I was wondering if they ended up in the same part of OK, and it does not appear that they did. But it would not surprise me if the family ties remained after several generations. Thanks again. 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.