Notes for William Noah Shelley:
In the SC Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers, William is shown as being born in Marion District, SC. He was drafted during 1776 under Cap. Luke Prior. In 1777, he was under Capt. John Ford. Next, he was under Capt. William Withers and Col. Daniel Horry as a cavalryman. He was in the battles at Stono, Savannah and the seige of Charleston. In addition, he was under Capt. James Jones and Gen. Marion. He was in a skirmish at Wadboo Bridge. Furthermore, he served under Capts. Benjamin Mummerlyn, James Davis, Joseph Davis, David Davis and Gen. Marion. He was also under Capt. Edward Brown and Capt. Frank Davis.In the Index to 1800 Census in SC, there is shown a Joseph Shelley, as well as a William Shelley, in Marion District on page 457. It is unknown whether they are brothers but it appears likely that they were either brothers -- or father & son.

1. Phillip Shelley b: BET 1770 AND 1780
2. Female Shelley b: ABT 1780 in Marion County, South Carolina
3. Stephen Shelley b: ABT 1794 in South Carolina
4. William Shelley b: ABT 1794
5. Ruth Shelley b: ABT 1795 in South Carolina
6. Sara Shelley b: ABT 1795 in Marion County, South Carolina
7. Millicent Shelley b: BET 1800 AND 1810 in South Carolina
8. Elizabeth Shelley b: ABT 1805 in Marion County, South Carolina
9. Noah Shelley , Sr. b: ABT 1786 in Marion County, South Carolina