Lang, H. O., ed. "The History of the Willamette Valley, Being A Description of the Valley and its Resources, with an account of its Discovery and Settlement by White Men, and its Subsequent History; Together with Personal Reminiscences of its Early Pioneers." Portland, OR, Geo. H. Himes, Book and Job Printer, 1885. p. 661. J. W. SHELTON Born in Franklin County, Missouri, in 1833; came to Oregon in 1846, and settled at Lafayette, Yamhill County. Occupation, farmer, and residence Carlton, Yamhill County. Married Miss Mary J. Burford, in 1853, and their children's names are -- Mattie, C. M., Lucy, Arthur, Bertie, Ward, and Lena. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2008 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.