Sheppard, John C., 1850-1931.

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John Calhoun Sheppard served as governor of South Carolina 10 July-30 Nov. 1886; Sheppard served as lieutenant governor beginning in 1884 during the administration of his predecessor, Hugh S. Thompson; Sheppard assumed the governor's chair when Pres. Grover Cleveland appointed Thompson Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; Sheppard practiced law in Edgefield, S.C., with his brother Orlando for several decades beginning in 1875.

From the description of John C. Sheppard papers, [ca. 1892?]-c.1931. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 42292681

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Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Edgefield County Historical Society (S.C.). Publications and proceedings 1939-1990 ; 1942-1990. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Cain family. Cain family papers, 1767-1960; (bulk, 1767-1930). University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Butler and Youmans (Edgefield County, S.C.). Records, 1850-1875. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
creatorOf Sheppard, John C., 1850-1931. John C. Sheppard papers, [ca. 1892?]-c.1931. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Sheppard Brothers (Firm). Records, 1871-1935. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Heyward family. Heyward family papers, 1703-1975. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Woodson, Hortense. Edgefield governors [ca. 1934] / by Hortense Woodson. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
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correspondedWith Aldrich, Robert, 1844-1911 person
associatedWith Butler and Youmans (Edgefield County, S.C.) corporateBody
associatedWith Cain family. family
associatedWith Edgefield County Historical Society (S.C.) corporateBody
correspondedWith Hart, Alvin and Company (Firm) corporateBody
associatedWith Heyward family. family
associatedWith Sheppard Brothers (Firm) corporateBody
associatedWith South Carolina. Governor (1886 : Sheppard) corporateBody
associatedWith Wallace, William Henry, 1827-1901. person
associatedWith Woodson, Hortense. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
South Carolina--Edgefield
South Carolina--Bamberg
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Dry-good
Women
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Birth 1850

Death 1931

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