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Eleanor <I>Parker</I> Sheppard

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Eleanor Parker Sheppard

Birth
Pelham, Mitchell County, Georgia, USA
Death
13 Mar 1991 (aged 83)
Richmond City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Henrico County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Mrs. Sheppard was the first female elected to serve on Richmond City Council 1954-1968; and served as the first female mayor of an Incorporated City in Virginia when she became the city's mayor, 1962-1964.
She also served from 19668-1977 in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the City of Richmond.
Contributor: N.A. Hatfield (48467541)
Mrs. Sheppard was the first female elected to serve on Richmond City Council 1954-1968; and served as the first female mayor of an Incorporated City in Virginia when she became the city's mayor, 1962-1964.
She also served from 19668-1977 in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the City of Richmond.
Contributor: N.A. Hatfield (48467541)


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