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Sarah Elmira Shelton

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Sarah Elmira Shelton

Birth
Death
1843 (aged 1–2)
Burial
Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Daughter of Alexander Barrett Shelton and Sarah Elmira Royster.
Daughter of Alexander Barrett Shelton and Sarah Elmira Royster.

Inscription

In Affectionate Remembrance of
Alexander Barrett Shelton
Born in the city of Richmond
Died at the College in
The County of Henrico July 12, 1841.
I the 37th year of his age.
His life was unexceptionable
His end was peace.
Also
The dear children of
A. B. & S. E. Shelton.
Both Named
Sarah Elmira.
Who died June 17, 1840 & April 30, 1843.
In the 2nd & 3rd year of their age.
Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid
them not, for of such is the kingdom
of heaven.

Gravesite Details

Buried on 1 May 1843. Age at death: 18 m. Information from transcription of the Shockoe Hill Cemetery Burial Register 1822 to 1850. Please note that Birth year listed is estimated based on age at death.



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