Background
Sheppard, Morris was born on May 28, 1875 in Wheatville, Morris County, Texas, United States. Son of John Levi and Alice (Eddins) Sheppard.
Sheppard, Morris was born on May 28, 1875 in Wheatville, Morris County, Texas, United States. Son of John Levi and Alice (Eddins) Sheppard.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Texas, 1895, Bachelor of Laws, 1897. Master of Laws, Yale University, 1898. Doctor of Laws, Southern Methodist U.
Practiced law, Pittsburg, Texas, 1898-1899, moved to Texarkana, 1899. Elected to 57th Congress, November 15, 1902, for unexpired term (1902-1903) of his father, deceased. Reëlected 58th to 62d Congresses (1903-1913), 1st Texas District.
Elected United States senator, January 29, 1913, for unexpired term (ending March 3, 1913) of Joseph W. Bailey, resigned. Also elected on same day for term, 1913-1919. Reëlected for 4 terms, 1919-1943.
Treasurer Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Association since 1899.
Member, Senate Commissions on Commerce, Irrigation and Reclamation, Manufactures, Military Affairs Member of Woodmen of World (National. Treasurer, since 1899).
Married Lucile Sanderson, December, 1909. Children: Janet, Susan, Lucile.
