Harold Garland Shelton

Background

Shelton, Harold Garland was born on February 22, 1909 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Son of James Taylor and Sally (Loving) Shelton.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1931.

Career

September 1951); children: Clinton C., Marjorie L. Shelton Hillback. Married second, Virginia G. Gregory, June 18, 1954. Stepchildren: R. William Gregory, David G. Gregory.

WithUnion Carbide Corporation, New York City, 1931-1945, purchasing agent, 1942-1945.

WithGAF Corporation, New York City, 1945-1962, vice president, general manager, 1958-1961, executive vice president, 1961-1962. Vice president Frank C. Brown & Company, Incorporated., management consultant, New York City, 1962-1967;president, director Trylon Chemicals, Incorporated., Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, 1967-1974.

Director Nucor Corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1965-1974, Chairman of the Board, 1967-1974. Director Phillips Foscue Corporation, High Point, North Carolina, 1970-1974, chairman of the executive committee, 1973-1974.

Achievements

• Harold Garland Shelton has been listed as a noteworthy chemical company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Surf Golf & Beach Club.

Connections

Married Marjorie L. Calvert, June 10, 1936 (divorced September 1951). Children: Clinton C., Marjorie L. Shelton Hillback. Married Virginia G. Gregory, June 18, 1954.

Stepchildren: R. William Gregory, David G. Gregory.

Father:

James Taylor Shelton

Mother:

Sally (Loving) Shelton

Spouse:

Virginia G. Gregory

Spouse:

Marjorie L. Calvert

child:

R. William Gregory Shelton

child:

Clinton C. Shelton

child:

David G. Gregory Shelton

child:

Marjorie L. Shelton Hillback Shelton