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Sheppard, Furman 1823-
Lawyer; born in Bridgeton, N. J., Nov. 21, 1823; graduated at Princeton College in 1845; admitted to the bar in 1848 and practised in Philadelphia.
In 1876 he established a magistrate's court in the Centennial Exhibition grounds, which became known as Sheppard's Railroad, and which effectually broke up the preparations of the criminal classes to prey upon visitors.
His publications include The constitutional textbook: a practical and familiar Exposition of the Const 1823; graduated at Princeton College in 1845; admitted to the bar in 1848 and practised in Philadelphia.
In 1876 he established a magistrate's court in the Centennial Exhibition grounds, which became known as Sheppard's Railroad, and which effectually broke up the preparations of the criminal classes to prey upon visitors.
His publications include The constitutional textbook: a practical and familiar Exposition of the Constitution of the United States; The first book of the Constitution, etc.