We warmly invite members of Hardy and Mary Bearden Shelton's origin community—those descended from their siblings, parents’ siblings, and grandparents—to reconnect with us and help preserve our shared legacy. Hardy was born in North Carolina, while Mary’s mother was enslaved in Virginia, brought to Georgia, and sold. It appears that Mary's siblings remained in Rome, Georgia, while some of their children later left the area. Your family’s connection to Hardy and Mary is an essential part of this history, and by filling out the form below, you can help us honor our ancestors and ensure that their legacy lives on. Whether through stories, records, or simply your presence, your participation will strengthen our family bonds and safeguard our heritage for generations to come. Click the button to connect with us and be part of this meaningful journey.

We invite descendants and possible descendants with ties to the Shelton family. Your family's history is an important part of our collective story, and by filling out the form below, you can help us preserve the Shelton family legacy. Whether through family stories, records, or shared memories, your participation will help strengthen our connections across generations. Possible descendant surnames include, but are not limited to, Ware, Powell, Shelton, Cathey, Spruce, Hill, Banks, Echols, Harper, Williams, Gray, Cook, and Beauford. Click the button to join us in honoring our ancestors and keeping their legacy alive.

We invite affiliated family members who have historically been connected to the Shelton family to reconnect with us by filling out the form below. If your family has ties to the Shelton legacy through names like Montgomery, Finley, Freeman, Cathey, Spruce, Shropshire, Ware, Espy, Powell, Key, Drew, Echols, Sams, Hudgins, Hill, Banks, Cook, Gray, Harper, Williams, Adams, or others, your connection is an important part of our shared history. Whether through stories, records, or your family’s experiences, your contribution will help us strengthen these bonds and preserve our collective heritage. Click the button to join us in honoring the legacy of our ancestors and continuing this journey together.