James Monroe SHELBY

HAIRSTON.org ID#1667, b. 8 May 1840, d. 5 August 1915
Father*John Milton SHELBY1 b. 30 Jan 1806, d. 23 Jan 1872
Mother*Amanda F. RUDISILL b. 13 Jan 1813, d. 6 Mar 1884
Marriage*James Monroe SHELBY married Mary H. MEANS.2 
Birth*James Monroe SHELBY was born on 8 May 1840 in Tennessee.2 
He was the son of John Milton SHELBY and Amanda F. RUDISILL.1 
Census 1850James Monroe SHELBY appeared on the 1850 census of John Milton SHELBY on 6 November 1850 in District 7, Shelby, Tennessee; John M Shelby 46 (blacksmith, b. NC), Amanda 36 (b. NC), Amanuel 16, Mary 14, Susan 12, Jas 10, Margaret 6, Nerissa 3, Danl 8/12. all children born in Tennessee.3

Census 1860James Monroe SHELBY appeared on the 1860 census of John Milton SHELBY on 17 September 1860 in District 7, Shelby, Tennessee; John M Shelby 54 (blacksmith), Amanda F 47, Margaret A 16, Amandas R 26 (male), Narcapa N 14, Daniel G 11, John B 9, Charles S 6, James M 20 (John and Amanda born in NC, all others in Tennessee).1

Census 1870*James Monroe SHELBY appeared on the census of 1870 in District 2, Shelby, Tennessee, living with T.J. and Elizabeth Briggs.4 
WillIn John Milton SHELBY's will dated 27 September 1870, James Monroe SHELBY was named as an heir.
Death*He died on 5 August 1915 at age 75.2 
Burial*He was buried in Salem Associate Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, Tipton, Tennessee.2 

Family

Mary H. MEANS b. 27 Aug 1841, d. 12 Jul 1883

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1860] 1860 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S48] Find A Grave Website with Photo - only listings with photos of grave markers that are contemporary to the deceased individuals death are acceptable for genealogical proof.
  3. [S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  4. [S1870] 1870 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
Last Edited29 Jun 2016