Shepherd, Alexander Robey, 1835-1902 - Social Networks and Archival Context (original) (raw)

Territorial governor of the District of Columbia.

From the description of Deed, 1868 Nov. 6. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70953042

Businessman, public official, and governor of the District of Columbia; known as Boss Shepherd.

From the description of Alexander Robey Shepherd collection, 1869-1942. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70966723

Businessman, public official, and governor of the District of Columbia.

From the description of Papers of Alexander Robey Shepherd, 1776-1945 (bulk 1868-1900). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449561

Businessman, public official, and governor of the District of Columbia (1873-1874); in 1876, he moved with his family to Batopilas, Mexico, where he made a fortune in silver mining; also known as Boss Shepherd.

From the description of Boss Shepherd photograph collection, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 227035382

Biographical Note

• 1835, Jan. 31: Born, Washington, D.C.
• 1861 -1864 : Member, Washington, D.C., Common Council
• 1862: Married Mary Grice Young
• 1867: Became part owner, Washington Evening Star
• 1867 -1869 : Appointed to Levy Court, Washington, D.C.
• 1870: Member, Board of Aldermen, Washington, D.C. President, Citizen's Reform Association, Washington, D.C.
• 1871: Appointed to Board of Public Works, Washington, D.C.
• 1873: Appointed governor, Washington, D.C.
• 1874: Appointed Commissioner, Washington, D.C., but not confirmed by the Senate
• 1880: Moved to Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
• 1902, Sept. 12: Died, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico

From the guide to the Alexander Robey Shepherd Papers, 1776-1945, (bulk 1868-1900), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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