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
Biographical Note
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)