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     Isaac Shelby was born in 1795. He was the son of Gov. Isaac Shelby and Susannah Hart.

     Note: Governor of Kentucky. Isaac Shelby was one of the heroes of the Battle of King's Mountain, South Carolina in the Revolutionary War. He was the first Governor of Kentucky serving 1792-1796. He served again as Kentucky's Governor 1812-1816 and led the Kentucky troops in the War of 1812. He is listed in the Kentucky Encyclopedia. Shelby County, Kentucky is named for him as well as counties in Ohio and Iowa. His biography from The Kentucky Encyclopedia follows:

SHELBY, ISAAC. Isaac Shelby, Kentucky's first governor, was born near Hagerstown, Maryland, on December 11, 1750, to Evan and Letitia (Cox) Shelby. The family moved to western Virginia in 1772. Young Shelby gained military experience in Lord Dunmore's War and the Revolutionary War. He emerged from the latter as one of the heroes of the Battle of King's Mountain, South Carolina, on October 7, 1780, when Great Britain's Maj. Patrick Ferguson was killed and his command was eliminated. In late 1783 Shelby and his bride, Susannah (Hart) Shelby, moved to his preemption holding near Knob Lick in Lincoln County, and his reputation made him a leader in Kentucky politics. He participated in several of the conventions that preceded Kentucky's statehood in 1792, and on May 17 of that year the state's electors unanimously chose him as the first governor. He served from June 4, 1792, to June 1, 1796. After leaving office, Shelby spent sixteen years developing his properties and increasing his fortune. In 1812, as war with Great Britain became imminent, the public persuaded him to run for governor again. The electoral college had been discarded by then, and Shelby defeated Gabriel Slaughter easily, 29,285 to 11,936, on the strength of his military experience. He held office from August 24, 1812, to September 5, 1816. Shelby insisted that Gen. William Henry Harrison be given top command in the western theater, and he pushed for a statewide preparedness program. In 1813 Shelby raised 3,500 troops, double the number requested. With the permission of the General Assembly, he personally led the troops to join Harrison's army. The doughty sixty-two-year-old governor was active at the Battle of the Thames on October 5, 1813, when the British and the Indians were decisively defeated. After his second retirement, his last public service of consequence occurred in 1818, when he and Andrew Jackson negotiated with the Chickasaw Indians the purchase for Kentucky of the area west of the Tennessee River that became known as the Jackson Purchase. In his first administration, Shelby provided sound, reliable leadership in the implementation of the new constitution. His role was much like that of George Washington on the national scene three years earlier. Shelby was a Jeffersonian Republican as that party emerged, and he sought federal assistance in curbing the Indians in the Northwest and in securing the vital use of the Mississippi River. His refusal to take action against pro-French groups upset the federal administration, but Shelby proved correct in his belief that the Genêt affair would collapse of its own accord when Genêt failed to win support for France in the United States. The economy proved stable, as adequate finances were found for a relatively passive government. Shelby's second administration was dominated by the War of 1812, and he paid little attention to domestic concerns. The militia laws were revised in an effort to create a more effective organization, and women were urged to sew and knit for the cause. But the Kentuckians who fought in the Battle of New Orleans were poorly equipped. When Shelby left office, honored by most Kentuckians for his service, he returned once more to his farm Travelers Rest, south of Danville, where he died on July 18, 1826. He was buried in the family cemetery. Gov. Isaac Shelby was born on 11 December 1750 at near Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD. He was the son of Evan Shelby and Letitia Cox. Gov. Isaac Shelby married Susannah Hart, daughter of Nathaniel Hart and Sarah Simpson, on 19 April 1783 at Boonesborough, Virginia (now KY). Gov. Isaac Shelby died on 18 July 1826 at Lincoln Co., KY, at age 75. He was buried in July 1826 at Traveler's Rest Family Cemetery, Lincoln Co., KY.

     James Shelby was born on 13 February 1784. He was the son of Gov. Isaac Shelby and Susannah Hart.

     James Ferrin Shelby was born circa 1884 at Union Co. (probably), TN.¹ He married Enza Melvina Weaver circa 1905.¹ James Ferrin Shelby died on 10 January 1924 at Kokomo, Howard Co., IN.

     John Shelby was born on 3 March 1797. He was the son of Gov. Isaac Shelby and Susannah Hart. John Shelby died on 11 October 1815 at age 18.

     Katherine Shelby was born on 14 March 1801. She was the daughter of Gov. Isaac Shelby and Susannah Hart. Katherine Shelby died on 29 April 1801.

     Letitia Shelby was born on 11 January 1799. She was the daughter of Gov. Isaac Shelby and Susannah Hart. Letitia Shelby married Col. Charles Stewart Todd, son of Judge Thomas Todd and Elizabeth Harris, on 18 June 1816. Letitia Shelby died on 22 July 1868 at age 69.

     Nancy Shelby was born on 23 December 1792. She was the daughter of Gov. Isaac Shelby and Susannah Hart.

     Retha Monella Shelby was born on 13 October 1920 at Howard Co., IN. She was the daughter of James Ferrin Shelby and Enza Melvina Weaver. Retha Monella Shelby married Roy Chapman Elrod, son of Clifford William Elrod and Permelia Grace Payne.

     Sarah Hart Shelby was born on 8 October 1785. She was the daughter of Gov. Isaac Shelby and Susannah Hart. Sarah Hart Shelby married Ephraim McDowell, son of Samuel McDowell and Mary Annette McClung, on 29 December 1802.

     Susannah Hart Shelby was born on 20 March 1791. She was the daughter of Gov. Isaac Shelby and Susannah Hart. Susannah Hart Shelby married Dr. James McDowell, son of Maj. John McDowell and Sarah McDowell, on 18 November 1809 at Lincoln Co., KY. Susannah Hart Shelby died circa 1867.

     Thomas Hart Shelby was born on 17 May 1789. He was the son of Gov. Isaac Shelby and Susannah Hart. Thomas Hart Shelby married Mary McDowell, daughter of Maj. John McDowell and Sarah McDowell. Thomas Hart Shelby died on 14 February 1869 at age 79.

     Howard Sheldon was born on 25 December 1895 at Seymour, Blount or Sevier Co., TN, WW I draft registration. Oda "Roscoe" R. Boling apparently changed his named shortly after the 1920 census and used "Howard Sheldon" thereafter.

He began military service on 9 February 1918 WW I service, U.S. Army, corporal, discharged 24 may 1919. He married Bernice Strickler, daughter of Jacob Miller Strickler and Cora J. Boyer, on 19 January 1928 at Jackson Co., MO. Howard Sheldon and Bernice Strickler were divorced after April 1930; Howard was remarried with two childen by the April, 1940 census. Howard Sheldon died on 4 November 1969 at age 73.

     Rose Marie Sheldon married Charlie C. Wilkin, son of William S. Wilkin and Nellie Heibel, on 24 November 1930.

     Mary J. Sheldrick was born in March 1872 at England.¹ She married Aaron Sargent circa 1893.¹ Mary J. Sheldrick died on 14 March 1920 at Wood Co., OH.

     Conrad Shell married Amanda (?).¹ Conrad Shell was born circa 1834 at New York Both parents born NY, per 1880 census info.¹

     Cora L. Shell was born in June 1877 at Buena Vista Co. (probably), IA. She was the daughter of Conrad Shell and Amanda (?)¹ Cora L. Shell married Albert Joseph Munsinger, son of Joseph Munsinger and Martha E. Stang, on 24 March 1895 at Tabor, Mills Co., IA.

     Elsie Mae Shell was born on 29 April 1884 at White Co., IN. She married Elmer Joseph Brumbach, son of Joseph Jefferson Brumbach and Mary Elizabeth Tallman, on 6 January 1904 at White Co., IN. Elsie Mae Shell died on 1 April 1956 at Monticello, White Co., IN, at age 71.

     Frank S. Shell was born circa 1869 at Wisconsin.¹ He was the son of Conrad Shell and Amanda (?)¹

     Geraldine Vivian Shell was also known as "Gerri". She was born on 14 December 1913. She married Charles William Sisco, son of Robert Maurice Sisco and Etta Belle Mary Pulvermaker, on 3 November 1932. Geraldine Vivian Shell died in June 2003 at age 89. She was buried in 2003 at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Collinsville, Tulsa Co., OK, Findagrave #81968747.

     John Shell married Charlotte Goingstar.

     Jonathan Shell married Elizabeth Gebhart, daughter of Johann George Gebhart and Elizabeth Kraemer, on 4 November 1832.

     Lewis W. Shell was born circa 1860 at Wisconsin.¹ He was the son of Conrad Shell and Amanda (?)¹

     Mary Shell married Joseph Harrison Hedges, son of Harvey Allen Hedges and Catharine E. Miller, on 10 October 1883.¹

     Mary J. Shell was born circa 1867 at Wisconsin.¹ She was the daughter of Conrad Shell and Amanda (?)¹

     Susan Shell was also known as "Susie". She was born in June 1858 at Cherokee Nation West, Indian Territory. She was the daughter of John Shell and Charlotte Goingstar. Susan Shell married Joseph McMinn Starr, son of Joseph McMinn Starr and Delilah Adair, circa 1879. Susan Shell died on 16 September 1901 at age 43.

     Albert Dorvan Shellabarger married Olive Frances Good.

     Catherine Shellabarger married Larkin Younce.

     Dan Good Shellabarger began military service U. S. Army career, retired as Colonel. He was graduated at Ohio University, Athens, Athens Co., OH. He was born in 1939 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. He was the son of George Daniel Shellabarger and Wilma Rachel Myers. Dan Good Shellabarger died in June 2000.

     Don Philip Shellabarger was born on 22 November 1930 at Montgomery Co., OH. He was the son of Paul W. Shellabarger and Irene L. Vore. Don Philip Shellabarger married Betty Esther Newman, daughter of John Myers and Thelma Arlene Fasick, on 8 July 1950 at Montgomery Co., OH. Don Philip Shellabarger and Betty Esther Newman were divorced before 1992. Don Philip Shellabarger died on 25 December 1996 at age 66 Dates per SSDI.