Nathan Shelly, farmer, b. NC? 1790, d. 19 Sept 1845, age 55 years. Married on 29 June 1813 by Angus Ross JP, Knox Co., KY to Mary “Polly” Meadors b. 1796, d. 2 Nov 1855 age 60. Their 9 children, all born in Whitley co., KY are:
1. Thomas Shelly, (m) Rachel Patrick (inherited Shelly Family Papers)
2. Jeremiah Shelly (m) Martha Williams – moved to Davies Co., MO in late 1840s
3. Nathan Shelly Jr. m. Nancy Faulkner – moved to Davies Co., MO in late 1840s
4. Elizabeth “Betsy” Shelly m. Andrew J. Patrick
5. Jane Shelly m. John M. Parker
6. William Thomas Shelly m. Anna McKee
7. Jackson L. Shelly m. Margaret Marlow??, became a Dr. & moved to Gentry Co., MO
8. Nancy Shelly, m. James “Jermy” C. Parker
9. Mary “Polly” Shelly, (Married??) living with mother in 1850 census.