William Shepherd | |
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| 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.
- ^ Bridgman, Arthur Milnor (1895), A Souvenir of Massachusetts legislators, Volume IV, Brockton, Massachusetts: A. M. Bridgman, p. 151
- ^ a b c d e f Bridgman, Arthur Milnor (1896), A Souvenir of Massachusetts legislators, Volume V, Stoughton, Massachusetts: A. M. Bridgman, p. 148
- ^ Bridgman, Arthur Milnor (1894), A Souvenir of Massachusetts legislators, Volume III, Brockton, Massachusetts: A. M. Bridgman, p. 142
- ^ Bridgman, Arthur Milnor (1897), A Souvenir of Massachusetts legislators, Volume III, Stoughton, Massachusetts: A. M. Bridgman, p. 134
- ^ a b c City of Lynn (1917), The City Documents Comprising the Annual Reports for 1916, Lynn, Massachusetts: City of Lynn, Massachusetts, p. 323
- ^ Boston Daily Globe (May 1, 1907), "MANY OFFICIALS PRESENT.", The Boston Daily Globe, Boston, MA, p. 16
- ^ Boston Daily Globe (November 16, 1901), "SHEPHERD AGAIN Will be a Candidate for a Fourth Term. Caucuses in Lynn the Largest Ever Held in That City. F. L. Jones Nominated by Quincy Republicans. Tirrell to be the Standard Bearer of Democrats. Temple Hall Indorses Mayor Dickinson of Cambridge. FOR MAYOR TEMPLE HALL CAUCUSES. Mayor Dickinson Will be Offered the Indorsement of That Organization- Other Delegations. CITIZENS' PARTY IN CHELSEA. Delegates Chosen to the Mayoralty Convention Which is to be Held Next Week. TIRRELL BY ACCLAMATION. Democrats of Quincy Name Him as Their Standard Bearer in the Mayoralty Contest. JONES IN QUINCY. Nominated on the First Ballot, He Getting Three Votes More Than the Number Necessary. OTHER MAYORALTY CANDIDATES.", The Boston Daily Globe, Boston, MA, p. 7