Shelby was know far and wide as "Shell". This picture was probably taken during the time he was "wooing" Louisa Belle Steele, a pretty, well educated school teacher in Wolfe Co., Ky.
| Shelby Palmer, about 1892 Shelby was know far and wide as "Shell". This picture was probably taken during the time he was "wooing" Louisa Belle Steele, a pretty, well educated school teacher in Wolfe Co., Ky. |
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| Shelby, Betty, Mary, & John, about 1920 Some family believe that the lady is Louisa Belle Steele, but is probably sister Betty. Mary is John Palmer's wife. |
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| Shelby and sister Betty Probably taken in mid 1930's. Family referred to Betty as "Aunt Bett". Bett and husband Elsbery Gillespie moved to Antigo, WI, about 1910, but made several trips back to Kentucky, the last about 1948. |
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| Shelby on Porch of Indian Creek home. Photo about 1935. |
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| Shelby Palmer, about 1938 Location of picture is unknown but probably Indian Creek, Menifee Co, Ky. The barn in the background was adjacent to a small stream called "Powder Mill". |
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