James Wesley SHELL1

HAIRSTON.org ID#6129, b. 7 May 1819, d. 26 December 1901
Birth*James Wesley SHELL was born on 7 May 1819 in Banks County, North Carolina.2,1,3,4 
Marriage*He married Lucinda GLASS about 1843.2 
Census 1850*James Wesley SHELL appeared on the census of 8 August 1850 in Lower Creek, Caldwell County, North Carolina; Wesley Shell 31 (born Banks, NC), Lucinda Shell 28 (born in Virginia), Margaret Shell 6, John Shell 4, George Shell 1, Caroline Hastin 10 (born in Virginia), Frank Armor 23.2 
Census 1860*He was Head of Household on 5 June 1860 in Puetts, Caldwell County, North Carolina. Her son G. H. Hastin is living next to her.5

 
Census 1880*He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Caldwell County, North Carolina, Wesley Shell 62 NC, Lucinda 60 VA, Nancy L. 16, John W. 15, Robert 11.3 
Death Spouse*His wife, Lucinda Glass, died on 19 March 1891. 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth STALINGS on 25 September 1891 in Caldwell County, North Carolina. 
Census 1900*James Wesley SHELL appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 in Caldwell, North Carolina, James W. Shell 81 widower, born North Carolina, both parents born North Carolina.1 
Death*He died on 26 December 1901 at age 82.4 
Burial*He was buried in Littlejohn Methodist Church Cemetery, Caldwell County, North Carolina.4 

Family 1

Lucinda GLASS b. 13 Sep 1820, d. 19 Mar 1891
Children

Family 2

Elizabeth STALINGS b. 29 Jul 1821, d. 23 Feb 1900

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1900] 1900 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  3. [S1880] 1880 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  4. [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.
  5. [S1860] 1860 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  6. [S51] Death Certificate.
Last Edited11 Jun 2023