A. W. SHELTON, M.D. - Chickasaw

The subject of this sketch was born July 20, 1853, in Grayson county, Texas, close to the Indian line. In 1856 his father moved to Western Texas, where every full moon he was visited by the wild Indians, who at that time were exceedingly hostile. Frequently arrows were found in the yard in the morning which during the night had been discharged at the dogs.

Dr. Shelton received his medical education at Cincinnati, O., and in 1879 married Miss Ada Colbert. He has two children, Edna and Myrtle.

Dr. Shelton lived at Carriage Point, Chickasaw Nation, from 1875 to 1883. While there he was attacked by a band of outlaws, whose leader was named Frank Long. This band he was the means of dispersing. He moved to Paul's Valley in 1888, and has since then been emplyed in farming and practicing medicine. He is a man of practical experience, having traveled through nearly every State and Territory in the Union.

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