Malinda Shelton

This is Malinda Mills Shelton, wife of Andrew. She was the daughter of William Henry and Eliza Mills. The birthdate on this stone is incorrect. She was born in May of 1874 (per 1880 and 1900 census). I'm wondering if whoever replaced the stones thought both parents were the same age for some reason. (See below) Our grandmother, Bernice Spurlock Shelton England, loved Malinda. She told my mother, Martha, that Malinda was good to everyone. She caught strep throat and died. Mom said she had beautiful hair and would sit in the sun when she washed it to let it dry. She would sit and brush it to make it shine. Anyhow, Mammaw said that's what caused her to get strep throat.

From 1880 Census Household: (I think this info was answered correctly by the respondent due to the exact age of the baby).

Wm. H. MILLS Self Gender Male Race W Age 21 Born KY Farmer Father born KY (This is incorrect-Clark Mills was born in IL) Mother born KY
Eliza J. MILLS Wife Female Race W Age 24 Born KY Keeping House Father born KY Mother born KY
Malinda MILLS Dau Single Female White Age 6 Born KY Father born KY Mother born KY
Mary MILLS Dau S Female W 2 KY KY KY
Dora MILLS Dau S Female W 4M KY KY KY
Source Information:

Census Place
Knox, Kentucky

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Family History Library Film
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