Shepherd, James E. (James Edward), 1847-1910

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James E. Shepherd (1847-1910) opened a law partnership with Thomas Sparrow in Washington, N.C. Shepherd became active in politics, serving as the chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee in Beaufort County. In 1875, he represented Beaufort and Pamlico Counties in the North Carolina Constitutional Convention and authored the important provision concerning county government. After serving six years as Superior Court judge, Shepherd was elected to the North Carolina Supreme Court in 1888. In 1892, he was appointed Chief Justice and served in that capacity for two years.

From the description of James E. Shepherd papers, 1859-1915 [manuscript]. (East Carolina University). WorldCat record id: 300947797

Confederate telegraph operator, judge of Beaufort County (N.C.) Superior Court, 1882-1893, chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, 1893-1897, and lawyer, of Raleigh, N.C.

From the description of Papers, 1892-1907; (bulk 1901-1906). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20314192

From the description of Papers, 1869-1893. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 40422011

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creatorOf McIver, Charles Duncan, 1860-1906. Chancellor Charles Duncan McIver records, 1855-1906. University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University Libraries, UNCG University Libraries
creatorOf James E. Shepherd Papers, 1859-1915 East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library
creatorOf Shepherd, James E. (James Edward), 1847-1910. Papers, 1892-1907; (bulk 1901-1906). Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
referencedIn DeSuze, Carl. Collection of materials issued by or relating to the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee, Concord, Mass. Concord Free Public Library, Special Collection
creatorOf Shepherd, James E. (James Edward), 1847-1910. Papers, 1869-1893. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
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associatedWith Democratic Party (N.C.) corporateBody
associatedWith McIver, Charles Duncan, 1860-1906. person
associatedWith Phillips, Joseph J. person
associatedWith Ransom, Edward. person
associatedWith Sparrow, Thomas, 1819-1884. person
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North Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia--Richmond
North Carolina--Raleigh
North Carolina
North Carolina--Washington
North Carolina--Raleigh
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Judges
Judges
Law students
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Birth 1847-07-26

Death 1910-02-07

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