Dr. James R. Sheppard
Wed, 02/05/2025 - 5:00am
Born in 1871 in Bivins, Texas, Dr. James R. Sheppard was raised by his mother and stepfather who opposed the young man’s educational pursuits. Sheppard attended school only two months during the year at St. Helena school in Cass County and after turning 17, he moved to Texarkana to receive a more extensive education.
