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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.

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battle
American Revolutionary War, New York and New Jersey campaign, French and Indian War, Siege of Yorktown, Battle of Monmouth, Battle of Trenton, Shays' Rebellion, Battle of Princeton
birth date
1737-12-01
birth place
Westfield Massachusetts
country
Kingdom of Great Britain, United States
death date
1817-11-16
death place
Westfield Massachusetts
military branch
Continental Army
military command
4th Massachusetts Regiment
order in office
Massachusetts Governor's Council
party
Federalist Party
region
Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district
resting place
Mechanic Street Cemetery
service end year
1754-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
service start year
1754-01-01T00:00:00+02:00

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