Samuel W. Shelton

Samuel William Shelton (June 22, 1890 – December 22, 1974) was an American lawyer and politician. After one term in the Virginia House of Delegates, he was appointed by Abram P. Staples as an assistant attorney general of Virginia.[1] He previously served as commonwealth's attorney of Fluvanna County from 1926 to 1934.[2]

Samuel W. Shelton
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Goochland and Fluvanna
In office
January 10, 1934  January 8, 1936
Preceded byMalcolm W. Perkins
Succeeded byNathaniel J. Perkins
Personal details
Born
Samuel William Shelton

(1890-06-22)June 22, 1890
Hanover, Virginia, U.S.
DiedDecember 22, 1974(1974-12-22) (aged 84)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpousePhyllis Crawford
Alma materUniversity of Richmond
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
RankPrivate
Battles/warsWorld War I

References

  1. "Shelton Named to Legal Post In Motor Bureau". Richmond Times-Dispatch. September 27, 1935. p. 1. Retrieved June 24, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Service Today For Ex-Member of Va. House". Cumberland Evening Times. December 23, 1974. p. 3. Retrieved June 24, 2020 via Newspapers.com.


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