Nathaniel A. SHELNUTT and Lucy Jane "Lucinda" CHRISTIAN
Husband Nathaniel A. SHELNUTT-[205]
AKA: Natt SHELLNUT, Uncle Nat SHELNUT, Judge Nathaniel SHELNUTT, Nathaniel SHULMITT Born: Jan 9, 1822 - Franklin Co, GA Christened: Died: Sep 18, 1907 - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA Buried: - Bowdon Methodist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co, Georgia
Father: Andrew Joseph SHELLNUTT Sr-[292] (1772-1825) Mother: Elizabeth GENTRY-[180] (1775-1854)
Marriage: Jan 3, 1839 - Fayette Co, GA [MRIN:196]
Other Spouse: Caladenia D."Callie" VANCE-[1165] (1848-1909) - Feb 1, 1871 - Carroll Co, GA [MRIN:708]
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation, Civic Leader, Merchant, Farmer - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA
Nathaniel was a 'farmer', and 'Dry Goods Merchant' in Bowdon. He was also an active Civic Leader and earned the title "Judge". Was one of the founders who changed area 'Cerro Gordo' to 'Bowdon, Carroll Co, Georgia', July 11, 1848 and Incorporated on Dec 13, 1859. Nat was on the Board of Commissioners.
There was a monument erected to Nathaniel Shelnut In City of Bowdon.
"One of the Founders of Bowdon" is inscribed on his "Ground Marble Slab", at
Bowdon Methodist Church Cemetery, where he is buried with Lucy and their twins, Andrew & Thomas. -- [Grave inscription, "An affectionate Husband, a devoted father, and a true and faithful Christian. Sweetly rest until the daybreak
and the shadows flee away]
He also wrote a History of Shelnut's, giving names of parents and children. His Shelnut family [names] has been a great help to researchers, [The only name in a census, before 1850, was 'Head of Family'].
The Judge was also known to be instrumental in starting the West Georgia College and serving on the Board there. His home has been remodled and is being used as a museum. Many cousins and others were named "Judge" in his honor. He could have been the influence of so many school teachers. (see History of Bowdon, History of West Georgia College and Nathaniel Shelnut articles, submitted by Carol Stafford Forbes)
GEORGIA'S LAST FRONTIER by James C. Bonner, page 52
"In 1849, Nathaniel Shellnutt moved with his family from Campbell County, GA.
to the future town of Bowdon and established a store which he operated in conjunction with farming".
BOWDON, THE FIRST HUNDRED YEARS (1853-1953) page 23
Bowdon Methodist Church, organized either 1849 or 1850. Land for the church was donated by Nathaniel Shellnut. the land for the 'burying ground' was also donated by Shellnut and served the entire community of early Bowdon.
BREMEN, GEORGIA - CENTENNIAL EDITION 1883 - 1983 page 131
"At the time of Carroll County's organization, this area was part of the Hopewell Presbytery, which embraced all of the northern half of Georgia west of the Ocmulgee River, including the Cherokee County."
THE HISTORY OF BOWDON COLLEGE (page 17) by Render R. Caswell
(Carrollton Public Library)
"Nathaniel Shelnutt, one of the original trustees of the Institute and a founder of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, gave freely of his time, his money and his logs for the college building"
CARROLL COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE page 33
"Bowdon College was one of the five selected by the State of Georgia, and endowed, for the purpose of educating wounded and disabled Confederate
Soldiers in 1866-7. To such as were entitled, the State appropriated sufficient
funds for board, clothees, tuition and books. There were over two hundred
educated in that way"
THE BOWDON BULLETIN, Wed., August 01, 2001, Section B, page 1
"Generations of Bowdon residents are familiar with the Shellnut home. Built in
1885 by Nathaniel Shellnutt, this bungalow has been greatly altered over the years. A porch was added in 1910. The home has been occupied by the Dye family, Dr. C.C. Bean family, Verna and Nina Word, and by Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Harrod. Today, after it's fourth move, the historical building sits adjacent to 'The
Meeting Place', the headquarters of the Bowdon Area Historical Society. Extensive renovations on the house are now underway and plans call for the building to house a museum.
"VISITORS ARE WELCOME TO TOUR HOME DURING FOUNDERS DAY EVENTS"
THE BOWDON LIBRARY, Section B, page 1, in addition to being source of many Deeds and transactions of Grants, also provided a copy of a letter, dated 01, December 1898, from Nathaniel Shelnutt to daughter, Mary Jane S. Hood:
Dear Daughter and family,
I have been thinking about what I should say if I could be with you Christmas
and make you a speech. I know I should tell you something about our ancestors.
I know I should enjoy being with you.
I want you to read it to the children. Add as much to it as you think of. You know the rest ot the family better than I do. After your Christmas dinner, call them together. Tell them you got a letter from Grandpa that you will read to them, if they desire to hear it. Tell them if I was there to talk to them I would tell them:
The way to be happy is to be good. It is not enough to just do no harm, but there is always opportunity of doing good in some way to or for somebody. Do some kind act or speak a kind word to relieve the suffering of body and mind. Make everybody happy around you as far as is in your power.
Let no opportunity pass to do good. Far remember, once time has passed it never returns. The moment that is lost is lost forever.
The work that is assigned for you to do, you must do it yourself. No one else
can do it for you. Every day you live, new duties and trials present themselves
to you. Study to find your duty, then delight in performing it. Study to make preparation to meet the battle of life in all its trials, its disappointments, and
enjoy its pleasures.
Lovingly,
Your father (Nathaniel III)• Land Deed - Lebanon, Alabama
Name: NATHANIEL SHELNUTT
Land Office: LEBANON
Document Number: 679
Total Acres: 80.12
Signature: Yes
Canceled Document: No
Issue Date: June 01, 1845
Mineral Rights Reserved: No
Metes and Bounds: No
Statutory Reference: 3 Stat. 566
Multiple Warantee Names: No
Act or Treaty: April 24, 1820
Multiple Patentee Names: Yes
Entry Classification: Sale-Cash Entries
Remarks: REUBEN COMLY AND ISHAM J WEATHERS
Land Description: 1 W½SE HUNTSVILLE No 20S 12E 26
Second Land Deed
Name: NATHANIEL SHELNUTT Land Office: LEBANON Document Number: 9446 Total Acres: 40.06 Signature: Yes Canceled Document: No Issue Date: August 1, 1849 Mineral Rights Reserved: No Metes and Bounds: No Statutory Reference: 3 Stat. 566 Multiple Warantee Names: No Act or Treaty: April 24, 1820 Multiple Patentee Names: No Entry Classification: Sale-Cash Entries Land Description:
1 NESE HUNTSVILLE No 20S 12E 26
Wife Lucy Jane "Lucinda" CHRISTIAN-[638]
Born: Nov 2, 1819 - Elbert Co, Georgia Christened: Died: Oct 22, 1874 - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA Buried: - Bowdon Methodist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co, Georgia
Father: William CHRISTIAN-[3829] ( - ) Mother: Sarah-[3830] (Abt 1800- )
Children
1 F Female infant SHELLNUT-[921]
Born: 1840 - Fayette Co, GA Christened: Died: 1840 - Fayette Co, GA Buried: Status: Stillborn
2 M Bryant Allen SHELNUTT-[315]
Born: Jul 28, 1841 - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA Christened: Died: Apr 20, 1862 - Williamsburg, James City Co, VA Buried:
3 M William Christian SHELNUTT-[316]
Born: Jul 25, 1843 - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA Christened: Died: Jun 16, 1917 - Anniston, Calhoun Co, AL Buried:Spouse: Martha Josephine EVANS-[751] (1845-1883) Marr: Feb 19, 1865 - Carroll Co, GA [MRIN:224]Spouse: Nannie BRITT-[1157] (1861- ) Marr: Sep 11, 1892 - Carroll Co, GA [MRIN:348]
4 F Mary Jane SHELNUT-[317]
Born: Sep 15, 1844 - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA Christened: Died: 1918 Buried:Spouse: Zacariah Alexander HOOD-[906] (1842-1918) Marr: Oct 9, 1866 - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA [MRIN:257]
5 F Lucy Ann Doretta SHELNUT-[318]
Born: Jun 7, 1846 - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA Christened: Died: 1915 Buried:Spouse: Wiley Cumbia ELAM-[907] (1847-1932) Marr: Nov 8, 1868 - Carroll Co, GA [MRIN:258]
6 F Sarah Elizabeth SHELNUT-[643]
Born: Sep 16, 1847 - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA Christened: Died: May 25, 1849 - Carroll Co, GA Buried:
7 M John Nathaniel SHELNUTT-[644]
Born: May 28, 1849 - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA Christened: Died: Buried: - Senoia City Cemetery, Coweta Co, GASpouse: Kansas Adalee "Addie" MANN-[839] (1855-1882) Marr: May 6, 1874 - Coweta Co, GA [MRIN:244]Spouse: Emma Susan EDWARDS-[936] (1860-1887) Marr: Jul 31, 1883 - Coweta Co, GA [MRIN:1249]Spouse: Nelia A. KIMSEY-[937] (1862- ) Marr: 1890 [MRIN:274]
8 F Euphrasia Catherine SHELNUT-[645]
Born: Aug 18, 1851 - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA Christened: Died: Sep 28, 1936 - Carrollton, Carroll Co, GA Buried: - Carrollton, Carroll Co, GASpouse: Grisham Durham MERRELL-[915] (1848-1914) Marr: Dec 1, 1868 - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA [MRIN:197]
9 F Caroline Cordelia "Carrie" SHELNUT-[666]
Born: Jan 7, 1855 - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: W. C. GIBBS-[913] ( - ) Marr: Jan 7, 1874 - Carroll Co, GA [MRIN:261]Spouse: John T. HUNT-[1677] (1849- ) Marr: Prior 1880 [MRIN:547]
10 M Andrew Jackson SHELNUT-[667]
AKA: SHELLNUTT Born: May 26, 1856 - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA Christened: Died: Aug 27, 1857 - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA Buried: - Bowdon Methodist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co, Georgia Status: Twin
11 M Thomas Jefferson SHELNUT-[668]
Born: May 26, 1856 - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA Christened: Died: Sep 7, 1857 - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA Buried: - Bowdon Methodist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co, Georgia Status: Twin
12 F Martha Frances "Mattie Mae" SHELNUT-[669]
Born: May 21, 1859 - Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA Christened: Died: Jun 17, 1910 - Carroll Co, GA Buried: - Bowdon City Cemetery, Carroll Co, GASpouse: William A. MORRIS-[914] (1851-1902) Marr: Mar 28, 1879 - Carroll Co, GA [MRIN:262]
Birth Notes (Husband)
Daughter Martha stated 1880c that he was born in South Carolina. Father, Andy was in SC
1800c and 1810c. Listed Attaway's District 1820 census Franklin Co, Georgia
Death Notes (Husband)
Ground Marble Slab with dates & "One of the Founders of Bowden".
General Notes (Husband)
Census 1850: Nathaniel age 27 and Lucy 29 He was born 1822 Franklin Co, GA.??
He and his children gave his birth in South Carolina in 1880c -- His dad was listed
Pendleton Dist. SC 1820 census, but his g-mother Gentry lived in Franklin Co, GA
He and Lucy had 6 children (one dead) by 1850. Nathaniel and his family listed 1880 copy of census "SHULMITT" (Read/copied wrong by some genealogy Researcher). The original sheet reads 'Shelnutt'.
Nat wrote a genealogy of Shelnut Family, shortly before he died. His work was "Up-dated in 1940 (see Luther H. Shelnut, b. 1873, g-nephew of Uncle Nat Shelnut".
Up-date, added by Clarence Borden Shelnutt in 1963, while he was Director' at George Sherman University Union, Boston, Mass. --- The mystery of which State
John Shelnut immigrated into and what happened to the eldest son, George has
been cleared. Descendants of George, from Nova Scotia are living in the Andover,
Mass. area, and shown me his discharge papers from the British Army. He arrived
in Nova Scotia 1893, reimbursed for his loss and given a grant of property. The
discharge papers show the family was in South Carolina.
Carol Stafford Forbes is doing research on Nathaniel Shelnutt and Bowden, Georgia.
She forwarded the work she has completed on Shelnut families, to me. There is lots of information in my file, but am waiting, hoping she will put up her own web site. At
present am unable to reach her.
Burial Notes (Wife)
Ground Marble Slab with dates.
General Notes (Wife)
Lucy had Mary A Christian, sister/s-i-l, in home with daughter Frances 1850c.
General Notes for Child Bryant Allen SHELNUTT-[315]
Bryant listed 1850c as BRYDE. Died in Civil War (CSA)
General Notes for Child William Christian SHELNUTT-[316]
William C. Shelnutt age 27 (b 1843 GA) listed Wehoga, Clebourne. AL 1870 census
He had son 'Franklin Lee' born in 1870 - must have went to Alabama in 1869 --
Note-- William listed his father as born in South Carolina. Andrew listed in Pendleton
Dist, SC 1810 census and in Franklin Co, GA 1820c, but had other property
Death Notes for Child: Sarah Elizabeth SHELNUT-[643]
Father of Sarah says she died at age 17 months, Birth or de ath date wrong.
General Notes for Child John Nathaniel SHELNUTT-[644]
John was surveyor for Railroad. -- John W.(alias) built the first brick building in Bowden after it was incorporated Dec 13, 1859 by Nathaniel and others. --- John W. app't Post Master of Bowden Dec 17, 1866. --- John A. married to Addie Mann 1880c, both listed
'Shulmitt'. Has space for burial beside her, no marker. --- Used John H. in marriage to Nelia A. Kimsey. -- Listed 1920c Anniston, Calhoun Co, Alabama, age 70, widower.
General Notes for Child Euphrasia Catherine SHELNUT-[645]
Name from marriage record. Nat listed name as Eufrasia (son)
General Notes for Child Caroline Cordelia "Carrie" SHELNUT-[666]
Carrie was age 24 (1856)1880 census, at home, married to John T. Hunt.
Shelnut Genforum lists Caroline married to Thomas Heirch. Unable to verify.
General Notes for Child Martha Frances "Mattie Mae" SHELNUT-[669]
Mattie "1880 census" dist 1111 Caroll Co, age 29, listed father born in S.C. -- 1900 census Bowden, Carroll Co, list William and Mattie M. married 21 years eight children, six living.
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