John Ben Shepperd
Politician
1915 – 1990
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Who was John Ben Shepperd?
John Ben Shepperd was the Texas attorney general from 1953–1957 who believed in states' rights and limited government.
A versatile lawyer and businessman, Shepperd maintained residences in his native Gladewater, Texas, and in Odessa, Texas. The John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute is named in his honor.
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- Born
- Oct 19, 1915
Gladewater - Religion
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Profession
- Education
- University of Texas at Austin
- Lived in
- Odessa
- Died
- Mar 8, 1990
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on July 23, 2013
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