Archie Shepperson Explained

Archer (Archie) Shepperson was a teacher, principal, and state legislator in Arkansas. He served in the Nineteenth General Assembly in 1873.[1] [2]

In 1871, he was a deputy sheriff.[3] He was described in a newspaper account as being a fine gentleman.[4] He and his wife had at least 4 children.[5] He was appointed to the Hempstead County board of supervisors.[6] He was involved in opening schools for "Colored" children.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Historical report of the secretary of state 2008. ark.org. 30 July 2023.
  2. Web site: The legislature. Newspapers.com. 2017-10-09. 2021-03-07.
  3. Web site: 1871 Deputy Archie Shepperson . Newspapers.com . 2017-10-23 . 2021-02-01.
  4. Web site: Prof. Archer Shepperson . Newspapers.com . 2019-05-28 . 2021-02-01.
  5. The Howard County Race Riot of 1883. 40023190. Lloyd. Peggy S.. The Arkansas Historical Quarterly. 2000. 59. 4. 353–387. 10.2307/40023190. subscription.
  6. Web site: United States Congressional Serial Set - Google Books . 1875 . 2021-02-01.
  7. Web site: Biennial Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of ... - Arkansas. Department of Public Instruction - Google Books . 1896 . 2021-02-01.

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