William Shepherd (Massachusetts politician)

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William Shepherd
William Shepherd (Massachusetts).png
29th
Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts
In office
1899–1902
Preceded by Walter L. Ramsdell
Succeeded by Henry W. Eastham
Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
20th Essex District[1][2]
In office
1895–1896
Preceded by Ottho W. Lewis[3]
Succeeded by Ottho W. Lewis (District re numbered to 14th Essex)[4]
Member of the
Lynn, Massachusetts
Common Council[2]
Ward 3[5]
In office
1870[5] – 1870[5]
Personal details
Born September 17, 1837[2]
Red Hill, County Cavan, Ireland[2]
Died 1907[6]
Nationality American
Political party Republican[7]
Alma mater Mayhew Grammar School, Boston, Massachusetts[2]
Occupation Shoe Manufacturer[2]

William Shepherd (September 17, 1837–1907) was a Massachusetts politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and as the 29th Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts.

Early life and education

Shepherd was born in Red Hill, County Cavan, Ireland on September 17, 1837.[2] Shepherd moved to the United States when he was 9 years old.[2] He was educated in the Boston Public Schools, graduating from the Mayhew grammar school.[2]

Business career

Shepherd moved to Lynn in 1857 where he learned the trade of shoe making.[2] Shepherd went into the business of shoe manufacturing with his brother Alan G. Shepherd.[2] Shepherd later worked for other manufactures as a foreman.[2]

Community involvement

Shepherd was a member of the Fire Department and a member of he represented Ward 3[5] on the Lynn Common Council.[2]

Massachusetts House of Representatives

Shepherd was elected to serve in the Massachusetts House of Representatives of 1895 and 1896, representing the 20th Essex district, which was made up out of Wards 6 and 7 of Lynn and the Town of Saugus.[2] In the House Shepherd served on the Committee on Public and Charitable Institutions.[8]

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Portrait of William Shepherd when he was a Massachusetts State Representative in 1896

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Mayor of Lynn

Shepherd served as the Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts from 1899 to 1902.

Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts
1899 - 1902
Succeeded by
Henry W. Eastham
Preceded by
Ottho W. Lewis
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
20th Essex District

1895 - 1896
Succeeded by
Ottho W. Lewis
Preceded by
Member of the Lynn, Massachusetts Common Council
Ward 3

1870 - 1870
Succeeded by

Notes

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