Walter Wade Sheppard

Background

Sheppard, Walter Wade was born on August 31, 1856 in Liberty Company, Georgia, United States. Son of David B. M. and Marion C. (Frazier) Sheppard.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of Georgia, 1889, Bachelor of Laws, 1893. Master of Laws, Georgetown University, 1894.

Career

Admitted to Georgia bar, 1893. In practice at Savannah, Georgia, 1896-1911. Secretary to Congressman Lester, 1893-1902.

Judge Superior Court, Atlantic Circuit of Georgia, 1911-1927.

United States district attorney, Southern District of Georgia, September 15, 1932-March 4, 1933. Senator 2d District of Georgia, 1894-1896.

Achievements

• Walter Wade Sheppard has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of the board of selectmen Midway Society (historical). Mason, Junior Order United Mechanics of America.

Connections

Married Hattie Tillman Clements, June 21, 1911. Children: Harriet Clements, Martha Virginia, Marion Elizabeth.

Father:

David B. M. Sheppard

Mother:

Marion C. (Frazier) Sheppard

Spouse:

Hattie Tillman Clements

child:

Harriet Clements Sheppard

child:

Marion Elizabeth Sheppard

child:

Martha Virginia Sheppard