Background
Shanklin, J. Gordon was born on December 10, 1909 in Elkton, Kentucky, United States. Son of William S. and Eva J. (Jones) Shanklin.
Shanklin, J. Gordon was born on December 10, 1909 in Elkton, Kentucky, United States. Son of William S. and Eva J. (Jones) Shanklin.
Bachelor of Arts, Vanderbilt University, 1932; Bachelor of Laws, Vanderbilt University, 1934.
With, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, 1943-1975; special agent in charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Mobile, Alabama, 1952-1955; special agent in charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Pittsburgh office), 1955-1956; inspector headquarters, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Pittsburgh office), Washington, 1956-1958; special agent in charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (El Paso. (Texas) office), 1958-1959; special agent in charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Honolulu office), 1959-1963; special agent in charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Honolulu office), Dallas, 1963-1975; partner firm, Johnson, Guthrie, Nash & Shanklin, Dallas, 1975-1978; partner firm, Johnson, Shanklin, Billings & Porter, Dallas, 1978-1984; private practice, 1984-1988. Instructor various police academics.
Married Emily Shacklett, July 15, 1933. Children— Elizabeth Eve, William Samuel.