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 | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Goochland and Fluvanna | |
| In office January 10, 1934 – January 8, 1936 | |
| Preceded by | Malcolm W. Perkins |
| Succeeded by | Nathaniel J. Perkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel William Shelton June 22, 1890 Hanover, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 22, 1974 (aged 84) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Phyllis Crawford |
| Alma mater | University of Richmond |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
References
- "Shelton Named to Legal Post In Motor Bureau". Richmond Times-Dispatch. September 27, 1935. p. 1. Retrieved June 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Service Today For Ex-Member of Va. House". Cumberland Evening Times. December 23, 1974. p. 3. Retrieved June 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Samuel W. Shelton at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- Samuel W. Shelton at Find a Grave
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