John Ben Shepperd | |
|---|---|
| 40th Attorney General of Texas | |
| In office January 1, 1953 – January 1, 1957 | |
| Governor | Allan Shivers |
| Preceded by | Price Daniel |
| Succeeded by | Will Reid Wilson, Sr. |
| Secretary of State of Texas | |
| In office February 9, 1950 – April 30, 1952 | |
| Preceded by | Ben Ramsey |
| Succeeded by | Jack Ross |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 19, 1915 Gladewater, Texas |
| Died | March 8, 1990 (aged 74) Gladewater, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John Ben Shepperd (October 19, 1915 – March 8, 1990) was an American lawyer, businessman, and politician who served as the Secretary of State (1950–1952) and Attorney General (1953–1957) for the U.S. state of Texas.[1]
- ^ "Shepperd, John Ben". The Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
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