Shepherd, Alexander Robey, 1835-1902

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Shepherd, Boss 1835-1902

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Territorial governor of the District of Columbia.

From the description of Deed, 1868 Nov. 6. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70953042

Businessman, public official, and governor of the District of Columbia; known as Boss Shepherd.

From the description of Alexander Robey Shepherd collection, 1869-1942. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70966723

Businessman, public official, and governor of the District of Columbia.

From the description of Papers of Alexander Robey Shepherd, 1776-1945 (bulk 1868-1900). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449561

Businessman, public official, and governor of the District of Columbia (1873-1874); in 1876, he moved with his family to Batopilas, Mexico, where he made a fortune in silver mining; also known as Boss Shepherd.

From the description of Boss Shepherd photograph collection, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 227035382

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1835, Jan. 31 Born, Washington, D.C. 1861 1864 Member, Washington, D.C., Common Council 1862 Married Mary Grice Young 1867 Became part owner, Washington Evening Star 1867 1869 Appointed to Levy Court, Washington, D.C. 1870 Member, Board of Aldermen, Washington, D.C. President, Citizen's Reform Association, Washington, D.C. 1871 Appointed to Board of Public Works, Washington, D.C. 1873 Appointed governor, Washington, D.C. 1874 Appointed Commissioner, Washington, D.C., but not confirmed by the Senate 1880 Moved to Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico 1902, Sept. 12 Died, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico From the guide to the Alexander Robey Shepherd Papers, 1776-1945, (bulk 1868-1900), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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