Elizabeth Shelton Brasfield

Brief Life History of Elizabeth Shelton

When Elizabeth Shelton Brasfield was born on 19 December 1823, in Madison, Kentucky, United States, her father, James Ely Brasfield, was 41 and her mother, Tabitha Moberly, was 38. She married Jonathan Segur Culver on 17 August 1848, in Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 2 daughters. She died on 7 September 1872, in Athens, Menard, Illinois, United States, at the age of 48, and was buried in Indian Point Cemetery, Athens, Menard, Illinois, United States.

Photos and Memories (1)

Do you know Elizabeth Shelton? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Jonathan Segur Culver
1821–1874
Elizabeth Shelton Brasfield
1823–1872
Marriage: 17 August 1848
Ellen Jane Culver
1849–1932
Charles Oliver Culver
1854–1923
Susan Brasfield Culver
1858–1917
James Ely Culver
1860–1937
John Edward Culver
1863–1946

Sources (8)

  • Elizabeth Culver in household of John Culver, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Elizabeth Shelton Brasfield Culver, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Elizabeth Brasfield in entry for James E. Culver, "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947"

World Events (8)

1825 · The Crimes Act

The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

1830 · Louisville and Portland Canal Opens

The Louisville and Portland canal opened in 1830. It was a 2 mile canal. It helped with the barrier caused by the Falls of the Ohio River at Louisville by making a route around them.

1839

Historical Boundaries: 1839: Illinois, United States

Name Meaning

English: variant of Brassfield .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.