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    David Booth Shepard

    Birth: 10-1-1820

    Death: 3-18-1904

    Alternate Surname: Shepherd

Biography

Mentioned in 18481224FMS_AHS1, possibly. David, was a farmer in New York. David Shepard was experiencing some health problems that prohibited him from continuing farm operations, and he decided to relocate to Battle Creek in 1849. Charles Shepard hoped to work the sharp mechanically minded David into the firm, but David chose instead to seek his fortune and fame in the California Gold Rush of 1849-1850. David Shepard did not find gold in California and returned to Battle Creek at the urging of his brother

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Mentioned in 18481224FMS_AHS1, possibly. David, was a farmer in New York. David Shepard was experiencing some health problems that prohibited him from continuing farm operations, and he decided to relocate to Battle Creek in 1849. Charles Shepard hoped to work the sharp mechanically minded David into the firm, but David chose instead to seek his fortune and fame in the California Gold Rush of 1849-1850. David Shepard did not find gold in California and returned to Battle Creek at the urging of his brother
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