Carolyn B. Shelton
Carolyn B. Shelton (née Skiff; October 1876 – July 26, 1936) was the long-serving private secretary of the governor of Oregon and United States senator George Earle Chamberlain. From February 27 to March 1, 1909, she served as acting governor in Chamberlain's absence, making her the first woman to serve as acting governor of a U.S. state. She performed only routine duties during that time. She and Chamberlain married in 1926, after the death of his first wife, but he died two years later.
Carolyn B. Shelton | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Oregon Acting | |
| In office February 27, 1909 – March 1, 1909 | |
| Preceded by | George Earle Chamberlain |
| Succeeded by | Frank W. Benson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carolyn B. Skiff October 1876 Union County, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, 1936 (aged 59) Salem, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
John W. Shelton
(m. 1892; m 1894) |
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