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.

Charles B. Shepard
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)

See also

• Biography portal

• Twenty-fifth United States Congress
• Twenty-sixth United States Congress

References

• U.S. Congressional Biographical Directory

External links

• Charles Biddle Shepard at Find a Grave

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Jesse Speight	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 4th congressional district 1837–1841	Succeeded by William H. Washington