Abraham Shepherd
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Abraham Shepherd (1776–1847) was a politician from Ohio, United States who was a leader of both houses of the Ohio General Assembly early in the 19th century.
Quick Facts Speaker of the Ohio Senate, Preceded by ...
Abraham Shepherd | |
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Speaker of the Ohio Senate | |
In office December 2, 1816 – December 6, 1818 | |
Preceded by | Peter Hitchcock |
Succeeded by | Robert Lucas |
In office December 4, 1826 – December 2, 1827 | |
Preceded by | Allen Trimble |
Succeeded by | Samuel Wheeler |
5th Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
In office December 1, 1806 – December 6, 1807 | |
Preceded by | John Sloane |
Succeeded by | Philemon Beecher |
Personal details | |
Born | (1776-08-13)August 13, 1776 Shepherdstown, Virginia |
Died | January 16, 1847(1847-01-16) (aged 70) Putnam County, Illinois |
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Children | twelve |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Ohio Militia |
Rank | captain |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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