William Shepard
Massachusetts American Revolutionary War officer
Died when: 79 years 350 days (959 months)Star Sign: Sagittarius
William Shepard (December 1, 1737 [O.S.November 20, 1737] – November 16, 1817) was a United States representative from Massachusetts (1797–1802), and a military officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
As a state militia leader he protected the Springfield Armory during Shays' Rebellion, firing cannon into the force of Daniel Shays and compelling them to disperse.
He was also served in town and state government and was a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council.
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