George C. Shell
American politician
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George C. Shell was a lawyer and politician in Arkansas. He served in the Arkansas State Senate. He was a Democrat and represented Desha and Chicot counties. His post office was in Lake Village.[2]
George C. Shell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office January 14, 1895 – April 10, 1895[1] | |
| Preceded by | George W. Bell |
| In office January 11, 1897 – March 10, 1897[1] | |
| Succeeded by | Richard Aylett Buckner |
| Personal details | |
| Education | University of Arkansas |
He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1882.[3] He edited the Chicot Press newspaper.[4][5]
He was recommended by the district bar, August 1893, to replace judge Carroll D. Wood as judge for the tenth judicial district while elections for a successor were completed.[6][7]
He was elected to the Arkansas State Senate in 1895[8] replacing George W. Bell, an African American. He served in the 30th and 31st general assemblies, the first in 1895 and the second in 1897.[1]
