Leander H. Shepard

Leander H. Shepard (October 25, 1825 – July 31, 1893) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Leander H. Shepard
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Personal details
BornOctober 25, 1825
DiedJuly 31, 1893
Political partyRepublican

Biography

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

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

References
  1. The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. p. 459.
  2. "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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