Leander H. Shepard (October 25, 1825 – July 31, 1893) was an American farmer and farm machinery salesman. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Dodge County.

Leander H. Shepard
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Dodge 3rd district
In office
January 1, 1877 – January 7, 1878
Preceded byGeorge H. Lawrence
Succeeded byEli Hawks
Personal details
Born(1825-10-25)October 25, 1825
Erie County, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 31, 1893(1893-07-31) (aged 67)
Resting placeBurnett Corners Cemetery, Burnett, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCordelia Mattoon (died 1897)
Children
  • Araminta (Erwin)
  • (b. 1858; died 1907)
  • 3 others
OccupationFarmer, salesman

Biography

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Shepard was born on October 25, 1825, in Erie County, New York, the son of Amos Shepard (1775–1851) and Chloe Ann Shepard (1789–1863). He later resided in Burnett, Wisconsin, where he was a farmer.[1] Additionally, he sold machinery for the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company. On December 4, 1856, Shepard married Cordelia Mattoon. They had four children. He died on July 31, 1893.

Political career

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Shepard was a member of the Assembly during the 1877 session.[2][3] He was a Republican.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. p. 459.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ a b "Legislature of 1877". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, WI. January 3, 1877. p. 1. Retrieved May 19, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007–2008. p. 175.
  4. ^ "Complete returns ..." The Representative. Fox Lake, WI. November 17, 1876. p. 4. Retrieved May 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.  
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