I have been reading, with great interest, the messages on the Shelton board concerning the James Shelton of 1610 that 'founded' the Shelton family in VA. It seems my Shelton line has been in the Fredericksburg area since the Ark came down the Rappahannock River but I can not find a link to this James. I have read how this James was the patriarch of the Western VA family line but I have been told by numerous researchers that my Shelton line is not part that line [the Middlesex line]. My brother has refused to contribute to the DNA testing-saying that it's a government ploy, [yeah I know :)] - and I have no other close male Shelton relatives still living that I could ask. Is there anything in anyone's research that links that James Shelton of 1610 [or any of his kin] in any way to the King George-Fredericksburg-Stafford County areas of Virginia? I have been told that my Shelton line goes back directly to a William Shelton Sr., ca 1700s, coming from Charles County, Maryland to Stafford. My line comes from him as follows: William Sr. marries unknown has multiple unfound children, including-- William Jr. marries Margaret Nelson, multiple unfound children include-- Edward Shelton, past constable of Stafford County, War of 1812, married Nancy [Ann] last name unknown, multiple children include Rodney, Rowzee, Samuel and.... George Gustavus marries Lucinda Pates, multiple children include John, Belinda, Mason, Octavia Ellen, and... George Wellington marries Mariah Perry 1860, children are Chancellor, Rose, Alberta, Alexander, Manning, Richard Walker, Robert Lee, Charles, William and.... Basil Gustavus [1877-1898] marries Lizzie Shelton 1894, children are Ashton, Gizzie, Essie and.... Hugh Calvin [1894-1934] marries Mary Sullivan 1916, children are Hugh Jr., James, Jane, and.... Gene Francis Shelton [1927-1983] marries Jo Ann Keller--these are my parents. I have been able to document back to Edward then I have only William Deyo's info from an email and some family bible stories to rely on from there. I appreciate any help or information anyone can give. I also offer my research services for anyone that needs research done in the Fredericksburg area. The Virginiana Room in the local library is a treasure trove of info. I'll be happy to do look ups for people who can't get to this area. Debbi Shelton Falmouth, VA ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 4:00 AM Subject: SHELTON-D Digest V05 #173