William Shepard, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Massachusetts American Revolutionary War officer, militia general during Shays' Rebellion
Date of Birth: 01-Dec-1737
Place of Birth: Westfield, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Death: 16-Nov-1817
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About William Shepard
- 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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