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 by | George H. Lawrence |
| Succeeded by | Eli Hawks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 25, 1825 Erie County, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 31, 1893 (aged 67) |
| Resting place | Burnett Corners Cemetery, Burnett, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cordelia Mattoon (died 1897) |
| Children |
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| Occupation | Farmer, salesman |
Biography
editShepard 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
editShepard was a member of the Assembly during the 1877 session.[2][3] He was a Republican.[2][4]
References
edit- ^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. p. 459.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ a b "Legislature of 1877". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, WI. January 3, 1877. p. 1. Retrieved May 19, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007–2008. p. 175.
- ^ "Complete returns ..." The Representative. Fox Lake, WI. November 17, 1876. p. 4. Retrieved May 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
