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George Washington Shelton

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Texas, Navarro County, Corsicana
    A Texas War for Independence soldier. Born in Virginia. Lived in Tennessee, where he joined 15 other recruits late in 1835 to come to Texas and fight against dictator Santa Anna. Served Jan. 14 to Sept. 18, 1836. Was awarded two land bounties for military duty. Became a pioneer citizen of Navarro County.
   His wife was Sara Elizabeth Johnson. They had four children: Izora, Ann Madora, George W., Jr., and Emma Tennessee. Recorded, 1967 Presented by family of Raymond Shelton Crawford.

All Honor To Our
Navarro County & Texas
Pioneers And Heroes


(Notable Persons) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

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