Ray Ernest Shepard

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State Representative
Republican
Gas Dealer
Lucas
54
01/08/1951 - 01/11/1953
16

Chariton Lucas County Republican Born on a farm in Appanoose county, January 25, 1895, the son of David D. and Nancy Jane Shepard. Moved to Lucas county in 1910. Educated in public schools of Appanoose and Lucas counties. Entered the army in 1918 and served with A. E. F. Married Gladys Van Arsdale of Blandinsville, Illinois, October 9, 1919. Father of three daughters. Following discharge from the army was sales manager of automobile agency at Chariton. In 1935 was appointed Deputy Sheriff of Lucas county and served two terms. Then was elected sheriff for three terms. Operator of Shepard Skelgas service. Member of Presbyterian church, past commander of the American Legion, member of A. F. & A. M., I. O. O. F., K.P., and Iowa State Sheriff's Association. Serving fourth term.

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State Representative
Republican
Gas Dealer
Lucas
53
01/10/1949 - 01/07/1951
16

Chariton Lucas County Republican Born on a farm in Appanoose county, January 25, 1895, the son of David D. and Nancy Jane Shepard. Moved to Lucas county in 1910. Educated in public schools of Appanoose and Lucas counties. Entered the army in 1918 and served with A.E.F. Married Gladys Van Arsdale of Blandinsville, Illinois, October 9, 1919. Father of three daughters, Marilyn, Roberta and Mrs. Evelyn Beebout. Following discharge from the army was sales manager of automobile agency at Chariton. In 1935 was appointed Deputy Sheriff of Lucas county and served two terms. Then was elected sheriff for three terms. Operator of Shepard Skelgas Service. Member of Presbyterian Church, past commander of the American Legion, member of A.F. & A. M., I.O.O.F., K.P., and Iowa State Sheriff's Association. Serving third term.

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State Representative
Republican
Gas Dealer
Lucas
52
01/13/1947 - 01/09/1949
16

Chariton, Lucas County Republican Born on a farm in Appanoose county January 25, 1895, the son of David D. and Nancy Jane Shepard. Moved to Lucas county in 1910. Educated in public schools of Appanoose and Lucas counties. Entered the army in 1918 and served with A.E.F. Married Gladys Van Arsdale of Blandinsville, Illinois, October 9, 1919. Father of three daughters, Marilyn, Roberta, and Mrs. Evelyn Beebout. Following discharge from the army was sales manager of automobile agency at Chariton. In 1935 was appointed deputy sheriff of Lucas county and served two terms and was then elected sheriff for three terms. Operator of Shepard Skelgas service. Member of Presbyterian church, past commander of the American Legion, member of A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.F., K.P., and Iowa State Sheriff's association. Serving second term.

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State Representative
Republican
Former Sheriff
Lucas
51
01/08/1945 - 01/12/1947
16

Chariton Lucas County Republican Born on a farm in Appanoose county January 25, 1895, the son of David D. and Nancy Jane Shepard. Moved to Lucas county in 1910. Educated in public schools of Appanoose and Lucas counties. Entered the army in 1918 and served with A.E.F. Married Gladys Van Arsdale of Blandinsville, Illinois, October 9, 1919. Father of three daughters, Evelyn, 21, Roberta, 19, and Marilyn, 11. Following discharge from the army was sales manager of automobile agency at Chariton. In 1935 was appointed Deputy Sheriff of Lucas county and served two terms and was then elected Sheriff for three terms. Member of Presbyterian church, American Legion, A. F. and A. M., I.O.O.F. and K.P., and Iowa State Sheriffs' Association. Serving first term.

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