George Foster Shepley

Politician

1819 – 1878

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Who was George Foster Shepley?

George Foster Shepley was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was appointed military and 18th Governor of Louisiana by General Benjamin Butler in June 1862. He later served as a United States federal judge.

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Born
Jan 1, 1819
Saco
Also known as
  • George Shepley
Religion
  • Episcopal Church
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Dartmouth College
  • Harvard University
Died
Jul 20, 1878
Portland
Resting place
Evergreen Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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