John M. Shelton
John M. Shelton | |
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| Born | 1853 Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | December 7, 1923 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Rancher, banker |
| Spouse | Flora Exum |
| Children | 2 sons, 1 daughter |
John M. Shelton (1853–1923) was an American rancher and banker. Born in Kentucky in the Antebellum South, he became a large landowner and banker in Texas in the postbellum era. Shelton founded a bank and loan company. He established the Bravo Ranch in Hartley County, Texas. By 1915, he was the owner of 28,000 head of cattle and 500,000 acres in the Texas Panhandle.