Legislator Details
Francis Marion Shepard
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 56
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/14/1840
City:
County: Niagara County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/21/1916
City: Owosso, MI
County: Shiawassee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/24/1916
City: Owosso, MI
County: Shiawassee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Adelia Maria DeWitt, about 1869; children: 6, Richard B., Marcia Alice (Launstein), Philip T., Bertha, Marion F. and Margaret A. (Gute)
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher; farmer, stockman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools; 1 term at Michigan Agricultural College in 1865
Biographical Sketch:
He came to Michigan in 1841 with his parents, Samuel S. and Anna E. (Park) Shepard, settling in Owosso, Shiawassee Co. He taught school a number of terms , after which he engaged in farming and stock raising, especially cattle and sheep. He was supervisor 5 years and township clerk 7 years. He filled all the offices of his township except that of treasurer.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Central Michigan Normal School , Roads and Bridges , Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Owosso
County of Residence Shiawassee
District: Shiawassee
District Description: Shiawassee County
Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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