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Name

Shepard, Morris H.

Othernames

Mort Shepard

Genealogy ID

18305

Born

26 JUN 1867

Birthplace

Rutland, Tioga PA

Deceased

09 DEC 1936

Deceased where

Mansfield, Tioga PA

Cemetery

Prospect Cemetery

Occupation

Clothing Merchant

Titles & honors

F. & A. M. Friendship Lodge No. 247
Corey Creek Golf Club
president of the Grange National Bank
Mansfield Borough Council

Father

Ezra Dayton Shepard

Mother

Angeline Garrison

Spouse

Flora E. Richmond

Children

Ivah H. Shepard

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M. H. SHEPARD (SRGP 18305) diedTHIS MORNING Morris H. Shepard, dean of Mansfield business men, diedat his home on Elmira Street, at 12:55 this morning. Death was caused by a heart trouble with which he had been afflicted for several years. Morris H. Shepard was born June 26, 1867, near Elmira, the son of Dayton and Angeline Garrison Shepard. He came to Mansfield when he was eighteen years old and attended school here, while working in the store of D. H. Pitts. Later he and M. Schipbanker engaged in the clothing and tailoring business in the block now occupied by his store and that of Palmer Bros., on the site of the old hotel which had burned the fall previous. He has since been engaged in the was for a time a partner with Frank Baxter in the clothing business in Ithaca, N. Y. (mis-print) Mr. Shepard was identified with many activities in Mansfield, including the old Hook and Ladder Company and other organizations of the nineties. He was for many years member of the board of trustees of Mansfield Normal, part of the time serving as vice president and secreatry. He was president of the Grange National Bank and served eight years on Mansfield Borough Council. In Masonic circles, he was a member of Friendship Lodge, F. & A. M., Williamsport Consistory and the Shrine at Wilkes-Barre. He was also one of the organizers of the Corey Creek Golf Club and while his health permitted enjoyed playing there.
He had been a member of the Baptist Church for many years, and served in various capacities in that church. He was married July 4, 1891, to Flora Richmond, of Mansfield. To them was born a daughter, Ivah, now Mrs. Edward Walton, of Merchantville, N. J. Besides his wife and daughter, he is survived by two grandsons, Edward Francis and Morris Shepard Walton, three sisters, Miss Nettie Shepard, of Mansfield; Mrs. Lottie Smith, of Chandlersburg, and Mrs. Nana Ayres, of Millerton; and one brother, William Shepard, of Elmira. "Mort" Shepard, as he was familiarly known in this community, filled a valued place in the life of our town. He was a progressive and energetic business man, and a sympathetic and friendly citizen. He supported every worth while activity, and gave freely of his time whenever called upon. He was a devoted husband and father, and found great happiness in his grandsons. He had been in continuous business in Mansfield the longest of any firm now in business, and during that time had made a good reputation for himself by his desire to treat people right. The funeral will be held from his late home Friday afternoon at 2 p.m., with the Rev. D. J. Griffiths officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in Prospect Cemetery, with Mansfield Masons in charge of the committal.

Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\TC\~srgp\new\fam.gifSHEPARD, Morris H. (SRGP 18305)- Mansfield- Morris H. Shepard, dean of Mansfield business men died Dec. 9, 1936. He was born near Elmira 69 years ago. He came to Mansfield when he was 18 years old and attended school here. He worked in the store of D. H. Pitts and later he and M. Schipbanker engaged in the clothing and tailoring business. In 1903 he and W. C. Miller built the brick building which now houses the Shepard store. For many years Mr. Shepard was a member of the board of trustees of Mansfield Normal, serving for a time as vice president and as secretary. He was president of the Grange National Bank and served eight years on borough Council. In Masonic circles, he belonged to Friendship Lodge, F. and A. M.; Williamsport Consistory and the Shrine at Wilkes-Barre. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He leaves his wife, Flora Richmond Shepard; a daughter, Mrs. Edward Falton, Merchantville, N. J.; three sisters, Miss Nettie Shepard, of Mansfield; Mrs. Lottie Smith, of Chandlersburg, and Mrs. Nana Ayres of Millerton; an one brother, William Shepard, of Elmira.