George P. Shelton
General George P. Shelton | |
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George P. Shelton | |
| Born | September 7, 1820 Southbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | October 16, 1902 (aged 82) Seymour, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Buried | Trinity Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Connecticut State Militia |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Lambert Webster |
| Relations | George Henry Shelton (son) |
George Pierce Shelton, born in Southbury, Connecticut, on September 7, 1820, was the Adjutant General for the State of Connecticut from 1848 to 1851. In addition to serving as the Adjutant General, he served in the Connecticut State Legislature and as the Town Clerk for the city of Seymour, Connecticut