Professor Shacklette, as he was known in many sections of the state, was educated in the public schools of Meade County; Salem College at Garnettsville; the Academy at Brandenburg and Georgetown College. He was married to Viola Williams in 1887. To this union were born eight children who survive: Mary, Mrs. L. R. Ray, Madisonville; Irby, Mrs. Guy A. Hardin, Brandenburg; Frances, Mrs. B. M. Fast, New York City; Adalisa, Mrs. T. H. Green, Waco, Texas; Lo Hunt, Mrs. A. E. Groves, Memphis, Tenn., Hayward, New York City: Rachelle, Mrs. Geo. F. Hichcliffe, Mildred, of Meridden, Conn.
Professor Shacklette was principal of schools in Garrett, Hardinsburg, Sturgis, Madisonville and Brandenburg. After retiring from teaching he was in the insurance business in Dallas, Texas. He was stricken with with paralysis in Dallas, Texas in June 1923. Since that time he has made his home with different ones of his children.
