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8th Virginia Cavalry, Appalachia, Bettie Thompson, Brandon Kirk, cemeteries, civil war, Confederate Army, genealogy, Harvey May, history, Patton Thompson, Shelton Cemetery
The road up from Tyler Creek. 10 February 2018.
This cemetery contains over one hundred graves. 10 February 2018.
Most graves are marked by beautiful headstones. 10 February 2018.
My great-great-great-grandfather Patton Thompson (1824-1909) is buried here. His rock reads “P.T.” I didn’t find his grave, but I’ll be back! A few Thompson graves are located in this section. The headstone visible in this photo belongs to Patton’s great-granddaughter, Bettie Thompson (1913-1926). 10 February 2018.
Harvey May, “An Old Rebel Soldier” from Company K of the 8th Virginia Cavalry. 10 February 2018.
The road down to Tyler Creek. 10 February 2018.
Brandon Ray Kirk 
Great pictures! I don’t mean to horn in here, but I am doing some long range research and thought maybe you could give me a lay of the land. My grt grt grt grandfather Stephen Shelton was listed as one of only two white men living on Bear Creek in 1809. Stephen married Lydia Heath and was a volunteer rifleman out of Cabell county in the War of 1812 and survived the Siege of Fort Meigs and recieved land bounty for his service. Stephen was the first American born in my line in 1777. His father Robert was english born and settled in Virgina. In 1826, Stephen took his 14 kids and moved to Illinois. I believe he left brothers or cousins John and James Shelton in Cabell county. John married Sally McComas. James is burried in Cabell county. Two of Stephen Shelton’s daughters married McComas brothers. I just wondered if you were familiar with Bear Creek or have any knowledge of Shelton’s in the area that far back.
Thanks,
Steve Shelton
Hi, Steve. By all means, horn away! This cemetery is located just up Tyler Creek a bit north on Route 10 of West Hamlin’s town limits. I mostly research the Sheltons who moved from here to the Atenville area near Harts. I visited this cemetery looking for my ancestor, Patton Thompson, whose grave I found with the help of local historian Billy Adkins. I know very little about Bear Creek, except I have driven through it several times.
Please contact me. I think we have a common ancestor. Thx. Please.
Hi, Sheila. Feel free to email me at brankirk@yahoo.com I look forward to hearing from you.