Shepard, Hugh H., 1876-1970.

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Hugh H. Shepard (1876-1970) was a lawyer and businessman of Mason City, Iowa. A graduate of the University of Iowa and the University of Iowa Law School, he became an attorney and president of the Shepard Abstract Company. He was a charter member of the Iowa and American Land Title Association and inventor and developer of Grant of Possession, a legal procedure used in connection with farm mortgages. At one time he was international president of the Jefferson Highway Association and a leader in bringing highways to northern Iowa.

From the description of Papers, 1905-1934. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 16389465

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creatorOf Shepard, Hugh H., 1876-1970. Papers, 1905-1934. Iowa State University, Parks Library
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associatedWith American Association of Titlemen. corporateBody
associatedWith Jefferson Highway Association. corporateBody
associatedWith Murray, William Gordon, 1903- person
associatedWith Rotary Club (Mason City, Iowa) corporateBody
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Iowa
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Lawyers
Loans
Mortgage loans
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Birth 1876

Death 1970

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