John Ben Shepperd
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John Ben Shepperd (October 19, 1915 – March 8, 1990) was an American lawyer, businessman, and politician who served as the Secretary of State (1950–1952) and Attorney General (1953–1957) for the U.S. state of Texas.[1]
Quick Facts 40th Attorney General of Texas, Governor ...
John Ben Shepperd | |
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40th Attorney General of Texas | |
In office January 1, 1953 – January 1, 1957 | |
Governor | Allan Shivers |
Preceded by | Price Daniel |
Succeeded by | Will Reid Wilson, Sr. |
Secretary of State of Texas | |
In office February 9, 1950 – April 30, 1952 | |
Preceded by | Ben Ramsey |
Succeeded by | Jack Ross |
Personal details | |
Born | (1915-10-19)October 19, 1915 Gladewater, Texas |
Died | March 8, 1990(1990-03-08) (aged 74) Gladewater, Texas |
Political party | Democratic |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1943–1945 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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