John D. Shepperson Explained

Birth Name:John Daniel Shepperson
Birth Date:2 February 1851
Birth Place:Charlotte, Virginia, U.S.
Death Place:Keysville, Virginia, U.S.
Office1:Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Charlotte County
Term Start1:December 4, 1889
Term End1:December 6, 1893
Predecessor1:Robert Catlett
Successor1:A. S. Priddy
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Mary Agnes Burton

John Daniel Shepperson (February 2, 1851 – December 1, 1921) was an American politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates.[1] He later worked as a postmaster for ten years.

He and his wife Mary Agnes "Mamie" Burton (died 1911) had five daughters (Mary, Lucy, Gay, Edmonia, and another) and a son (Archie).[2] Shepperson died on December 1, 1921, in Keysville. His funeral was held the next day.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Swem, Earl G.. Earl Gregg Swem

    . Earl Gregg Swem. Register of the General Assembly of Virginia, 1776–1918. June 28, 2020. 1918. Virginia State Library. Richmond.

  2. News: Mrs. John D. Shepperson . June 29, 2020 . The Times Dispatch . July 16, 1911 . 38.
  3. News: John D. Shepperson . June 29, 2020 . The Times Dispatch . December 3, 1921 . 3.