George M. Shelley

George Madison Shelley (1849–1927) was Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri in 1878–1879.

For other people with the same name, see George Shelley.

Shelley was born in Kentucky and moved to Kansas City in 1870. He was a grocer, president of the City Council and Board of Public Works.[1]

During his tenure he was to encourage the Exodusters movement through Kansas City to Kansas.[2]

After leaving office he became the city postmaster.

Preceded by
James W.L. Slavens		 Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri
1878–1879		 Succeeded by
Charles A. Chace

References
  1. "Local History - Kansas City Public Library". Archived from the original on 2007-10-08. Retrieved 2007-06-24.
  2. Missouri's Black Heritage By Lorenzo Johnston Greene, Gary R. Kremer, Antonio Frederick Holland - 1993 - University of Missouri Press - ISBN 0-8262-0904-1 - Available on print.google.com
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