George Elgin Shelley

Background

Shelley, George Elgin was born on May 25, 1873 in Austin, Texas, United States. Son of Robert C. and Lydia Drew (Pendexter) Shelley.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, University Texas, 1895.

Career

1 son, George Pendexter. Practiced at Austin, 1895-1900. Member of law firm Brooks & Shelley, 1900-1904, Shelley & Harris, 1906-1908.

Alone 1908-1913; member Fiset, McClendon & Shelley, 1913-1918, Fiset & Shelley, 1918-1924, alone since 1924. Vice president, counsel Mutual Deposit & Loan Company. Director, general counsel Walker’s Austex Chili Company, Capital National Bank (Austin).

Former member Board Legal Examiners, 3d Texas Supreme Judicial District.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association (ex-president), Sigma Nu. Clubs: Rotary, Town and Gown, Austin Country.

Connections

Married Helen Carroll, August 27, 1927.

Father:

Robert C. Shelley

Mother:

Lydia Drew (Pendexter) Shelley

Spouse:

Helen Carroll