politician
William Shepard.
Massachusetts American Revolutionary War officer, militia general during Shays' Rebellion (1737-1817)
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About William Shepard
William Shepard was a United States representative from Massachusetts (1797–1802), and a military officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. As a state militia leader he protected the Springfield Armory during Shays' Rebellion, firing cannon into the force of Daniel Shays and compelling them to disperse. He also served in town and state government and was a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council.
Everything about William Shepard →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- United States representative, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- December 1, 1737
- Died
- November 16, 1817