Shaver, F. A., Arthur P. Rose, R. F. Steele, and A. E. Adams, compilers.  "An
Illustrated History of Central Oregon." ("Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam,
Wheeler, Crook, Lake, & Klamath Counties")  Spokane, WA: Western Historical
Publishing Co., 1905.  p. 585.

ANDREW J. SHELTON

     is at the present time holding the responsible position of assessor for
Gilliam county. In 1902, his name appeared on the Democratic ticket for this
office and he was promptly elected by the people. His service has been
conscientious and faithful and has given entire satisfaction to the property
owners of the county. He resides at Condon and is considered one of the leading
men of the county.
     Andrew J. Shelton was born in Linn county, Oregon, on December 31, 1857.
His father, William Shelton, was a native of Missouri and in the exciting days
of 1849, crossed the plains with ox teams to the mines of California, where he
sought a fortune in the golden sands. A year later he returned to Missouri and
in 1851 fitted out another outfit and crossed the plains with ox teams to Linn
county, Oregon. There he took a donation claim and lived until the time of his
death. He was a leading citizen of the county and did very much for its
development and advancement. He married in Missouri and his wife accompanied him
across the plains in 1851. The common schools of Linn county furnished the
educational training of our subject during his younger days and then he
completed a course at the university in Salem. After that he farmed for a year
and then gave his attention to merchandising at Jordan, Oregon. It was 1893 when
Mr. Shelton came to Gilliam county and settled on a farm in the vicinity of
Mayville. Later, we find him in charge of the Grand hotel at Arlington, being in
partnership with Mr. Monroe. Here he continued until his election to the
assessor's office in 1902 and since that time he has devoted his attention to
the duties of that office.
     In 1876, Mr. Shelton married Miss Mary E. Bryant, a native of Linn county.
Her father, Hon. John Bryant, was a pioneer of that county and served several
terms in the state legislature. He was a very prominent and influential citizen.
He married Miss Lucinda Belyew, a pioneer of Oregon. To Mr. and Mrs. Shelton,
three children have been born, A. Pearl, M. Iva and William Bryant.
     Mr. Shelton is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., of the K. P. and of the W. W.
He is a public minded man, very alert for the interests of his county and well
informed on the issues and questions of the day. He owns various property in the
county and is considered a substantial and good man.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in January 2011 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.