Comments on: World’s oldest man — Kentuckian John Shell

By: Mary Renner

Mary Renner — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:32:47 +0000

John Shell is my great-great-great-great grandfather. He is my grandfather’s great-great grandfather. And my grandfather was Hampton Jewel Middleton. My grandpa Jewel mother was Baltie Ellen Shell Middleton. My mother wrote a book about John Shell and some of the family. I just seen this and wanted to put a few words in here.

By: Jamie pointer

Jamie pointer — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:09:00 +0000

My mother Martha Rose Sailor says her half sisters are kin to him some way. Her sisters are Cubia, Jessie, Polly, Dallie, Giles, Elemer, and Billy. My mother and her sisters had the same dad. His name was Robert Sailor. Her step mother was Mallie Shell, who I think is my mother’s half sisters’ mother. My mother Martha Rose Sailor is from Eastern Ky up in Pineville. My mother’s mom’s name was Dorothy Brock.

By: Lunelle Lewis Morris

Lunelle Lewis Morris — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:12:09 +0000

He was my grandmother Allie Shell Halcomb’s Grandfather she told me stories about him My mother Minnie H. Lewis also told little things he use to do. I am very proud to be in his family . I ordered a book that a lady from London , KY wrote its a reall good book has a lot of information on him. I wish i could have known him.

By: Cris Shell

Cris Shell — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:46:08 +0000

I am very excited to see this information!! Before my grandpa died (Charlie Shell) from Hazard Ky, he use to tell me stories about John. I tell people about our family history but am often told that is just not possible so to see this is a God Send. Thank you all who have posted information. Thank you, Cris Shell

By: Nathaniel Shell

Nathaniel Shell — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 05:26:33 +0000

I am asking that all family please send me a copy of your blood line. also you may get a copy of mine at anytime for your records. my email is NathanielShell@Live.com…also check us out on facebook look for ole man john shell and click add as friend and i will be able to approve you. i am trying to get all family to connect and learn about each other. i have so much information on john shell. so it may take me a little bit to go though this and i will let you know if you have any questions. thanks so much and i will see u on faceboook

By: Laura Peterson

Laura Peterson — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:58:30 +0000

Hi we are just on our way home from our annual trip to my relatives who own John Shells old house when we stumbled on this article…my great aunt Sara who lives across the road from the old house loves to share and get information about the family history and is currently in the process of replacing John Shell’s headstone that was stolen. Just talked to her … until she gets her email up you can email me any info or questiions and i will pass along to her … lauralistenjem@hotmail.com

By: april richardson

april richardson — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:42:45 +0000

I too am a descent of John Shell down the line. In our family books we have pictures of John and his sons. We (Shells) descents of Landon Christopher Shell and Alice Irene Hefner Shell are having our anual family reunion on June 23, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. until, with lunch being served at 12:30. It will be held at Faith Freewill Baptist Church 1308 Jamestown Road Morganton N.C. 28655. Take exit 100 (Jamestown Rd.) off I-40 and follow signs to church fellowship hall. We ask that you bring a well filled picnic basket, photos, and any other memorabilia you can share with us;as keeping our family ansestory “alive” for our children is very important. You may contact Anne Jones (828)764-3724 or Clifford Rose (828)733-4441 if you have any questions. We pray all relatives do attend and are doing well. We look forward to seeing you and meeting new relitives. God Bless You All.

By: Kendra

Kendra — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:53:35 +0000

I’m his great great granddaughter. His tall tale traits definitely run in my family. It at least gives me hope I will live to be in my 100′s.

By: Jason Downey

Jason Downey — Sun, 27 May 2012 22:12:26 +0000

i seen the home last year and is still standing

By: Jason Downey

Jason Downey — Sun, 27 May 2012 22:11:45 +0000

i have no relationship that i know of.

By: Jason Downey

Jason Downey — Sun, 27 May 2012 22:09:35 +0000

my great uncle children owns the home that John Shell lived in . I ave been in the house,i have pics of me when i was 12 or 13 around the house. I plane on moving there this year

By: Nathaniel Gullis Shell

Nathaniel Gullis Shell — Tue, 01 May 2012 05:47:51 +0000

I am wanting to let you all know that the shell family history is done for my bloodline for a copy please email me at NathanielShell@Live.com Thanks Alot