Ladimon SHELTON

     Ladimon SHELTON, son of Burrell SHELTON and Mary Hurst, was born circa 1724 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

Ladimon SHELTON was named an executor in the will of John Brown dated 13 March 1758 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.²

An unknown person married second an unknown person circa 1766 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Ladimon SHELTON and David Lane were named executors in the will of William Robinson dated on 28 August 1771 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Mr. Robinson's will, probated that same year, left 5 pounds to his daugther, Sarah Robinson, "to give her a year of schooling." He asked that Sarah "remain in the care of Ruth Shelton until she is 21." His other daughter, Elizabeth, was left in the care of Betty Lewis.³

An unknown person bought land from Lewis Pope and Jennina his wife on 5 February 1773 in Halifax County. For 26 pounds 13 shillings 4 pence proclamation money he received 81 acres on south side of Burn Coat Swamp, joining Ladyman Shelton, Lewis Pope, and Jennina Pope. Witnesses were James Lock, Jr. and Sampson Muncrief(X.)⁴

Ladimon saw military service in 1781 in Halifax County, North Carolina, during the Revolutionary War. On 15 Feb 1781 Ladyman Shelton received a voucher allowing him 920 pounds by the Board of Auditors. On 6 Oct 1781 Ladimon Shelton was allowed 300 pounds specie by the Board. Also on that date he was allowed 709 shillings and 4 pence.⁵

Ladimon SHELTON was included on a tax list in 1784 in District 10, Halifax County, North Carolina. He was taxed for 357 acres and one white poll.

An unknown person bought land from Shadrack Munk of Washington County, Virginia on 12 January 1785 in Halifax County. For 40 pounds specie he received 200 acres joining Burncoat Swamp, Jacket Swamp, and Lademon Shelton. Witnesses were Edmond Daniel and Zack Turkens.⁶

An unknown person bought land from Ellis Cooper of Bedford County, Virginia on 16 February 1785 in Halifax County. For 50 pounds Virginia money he got 200 acres which William Dugless Sr. had willed to Sarah Monk, the daughter of Margaret Monk, joining Jacket Swamp, Ladimon Shelton, and Ellis Cooper. Witnesses were James Baker, Hezekiah Morris, and Salley Jones.⁷

Ladimon SHELTON appeared as head of household on a state census enumerated 22 May 1785 in District 10, Halifax County, North Carolina. The household was listed as Ladamon Shelton, 3 males under 21 or over 60, 4 white females, 1 black person 12-50, and 4 black persons under 12 or over 50.⁸

Ladimon left a will dated 2 June 1786 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Signed in August 1786, he left to his daughters Patty Shelton and Hannah Shelton bed and furniture each. Lend wife Ruth Shelton one-third of my land and personal estate during her natural life. Son Willis Shelton land, horse, etc. Son Burrell Shelton, land. Executors my wife, my son Burrell and James Baker. Witness: Joshua White, Sarah White and William Moncrief.⁹

Ladimon SHELTON sold a tract of land to Hezekiah Morris on 19 June 1786 in Halifax County, North Carolina, for 10 pounds Virginia 50 acres which Ladimon had purchased from Shadrick Morris, in the fork of Burnt Coat Swamp and Jacket Swamp. Witnesses were James Baker and Thos. Craston.¹⁰

Ladimon SHELTON died in August 1786 in Halifax County, North Carolina.