Charles Biddle Shepard
Charles Biddle Shepard (December 5, 1808 – October 25, 1843) was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina; born in New Bern, North Carolina, December 5, 1808; attended private schools of his native city and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1827; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1828 and commenced practice in New Bern, N.C.; elected to the State house of representatives to fill out the unexpired term of Jesse Speight and served in 1831 and 1832; elected as a Whig to the Twenty-fifth Congress and reelected as a Democrat to the Twenty-sixth Congress (March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1841); resumed the practice of his profession; died in New Bern, N.C., October 25, 1843; interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery.[1]
Charles B. Shepard | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1841 | |
| Preceded by | Jesse Speight |
| Succeeded by | William H. Washington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 5, 1808 New Bern, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | October 25, 1843 (aged 34) New Bern, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cedar Grove Cemetery |
| Political party | Whig (1837-1389) Democratic (1839-1841) |