Benjamin Hampton LORD and Mary Elizabeth "Polly" SHELNUTT




Husband Benjamin Hampton LORD-[2199]

         Born: Apr 19, 1895 - Jackson Co, GA
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         Died: Feb 1965
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       Father: Burrell LORD-[2200] (      -      )
       Mother: Mary Elizabeth ANTHONY-[2201] (      -1904)


     Marriage: Jun 30, 1912 - Georgia [MRIN:701]




Wife Mary Elizabeth "Polly" SHELNUTT-[2134]




         Born: Feb 1894 - GA
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         Died: 
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       Father: Albert Donald "Allie" SHELNUTT-[2041] (1871-1935)
       Mother: Mary Susan WILLIAMS-[1968] (1870-1944)





Children
1 F Mary Frances LORD-[2202]




         Born: Jan 2, 1914 - High Shoals, Oconee Co, GA
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         Died: 
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       Spouse: Mr. GINN-[2203] (      -      )
         Marr:  [MRIN:703]



2 M Albert Mercer LORD-[2204]

         Born: Jan 4, 1916 - High Shoals, Oconee Co, GA
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         Died: 
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       Spouse: Nellie Jo CHESSER-[2283] (1922-      )
         Marr: Aug 3, 1941 [MRIN:733]



3 F Charlotte Elaine LORD-[2206]

         Born: Sep 20, 1920
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         Died: May 21, 1993
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       Spouse: Mr. DAVIS-[2207] (      -      )
         Marr:  [MRIN:704]



4 M Benjamin Hampton LORD , Jr-[2205]

         Born: Aug 10, 1924
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         Died: 
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General Notes (Husband)

Hampton's father came to High Shoals area after death of his wife in 1904. He brought five sons and three daughters. Hampton was the Post Master, member of the School Board, Deacon in the church and Treasurer of High Shoals Baptist Church. He co-owned, then owned a General Merchandise store. He extended credit in 1928, when the High Shoals Manufacturing Company burned.


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