Goodspeed's Biography of Isaac P. Shepherd, Grant Co, AR

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        Date: 27 Jul 2003

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Isaac P. Shepherd, well known in Merry Green Township, was born in
La Fayette, Ala., December 29,1849, and is the son of M. N. and
Dollie (Nall) Shepherd, who were both natives of Alabama.  M. N.
Shepherd moved from Alabama to Arkansas in 1852, and located in what
is now Grant County, where he bought and improved a farm, and by his
charity and the interest he manifested in all enterprises has won
the esteem and good will of the entire community.  I. P. Shepherd
remained with his father until his majority, and was educated to be
what he is, a good farmer, but he does not follow that calling, as
he is making a success in another direction.  In 1872 he went to
Mississippi, and was absent about eight months, and in 1881 he built
a mill and engaged in the manufacture of lumber, in which business
he has been actively engaged ever since.  He has erected three
mills, one of them being near Sheridan; this he has since sold,
together with a cotton-gin.  In 1874 he was occupied in
merchandising.  Mr. Shepherd selected for his wife Mrs. Rebecca
Stephens (nee Mayberry), a daughter of Jacob Mayberry, one of the
pioneers who settled in the county about 1840.  Mr. Shepherd has a
pleasant residence in Sheridan, his home being one of the most
hospitable to be found.  Himself and wife are members of the Baptist
Church, and he is a member of the Masonic fraternity in which he is
Past Master and Junior Warden, besides having held other official
positions.  He has held the office of clerk (being appointed to fill
an unexpired term) and has also served as Deputy Sheriff.