Samuel W. Shelton Explained

Birth Name:Samuel William Shelton
Birth Date:June 22, 1890
Birth Place:Hanover, Virginia, U.S.
Death Place:Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Term Start1:January 10, 1934
Term End1:January 8, 1936
Predecessor1:Malcolm W. Perkins
Successor1:Nathaniel J. Perkins
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of Richmond
Spouse:Phyllis Crawford
Allegiance: United States
Branch:United States Army
Rank:Private
Battles:World War I

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]

Notes and References

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