David Shepard (surgeon)
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David Shepard (October 23, 1744 – December 12, 1818) was an American doctor, a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives,[1] a Minuteman, and surgeon in the Continental Army. He was an early proponent of inoculation to prevent smallpox.[2]
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David Shepard | |
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Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1780–Unknown | |
Town Clerk Chester, Massachusetts | |
In office 1771–1774 | |
In office 1777–1798 | |
Selectman Chester, Massachusetts | |
In office 1772–1776 | |
In office 1790–1791 | |
In office 1795–1795 | |
In office 1797–1798 | |
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Born | (1744-10-23)October 23, 1744 Westfield, Massachusetts |
Died | (1818-12-12)December 12, 1818 Amsterdam, New York |
Alma mater | Yale |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United Colonies United States |
Branch/service | Massachusetts Bay provincial militia, Continental Army |
Years of service | Militia: 1775 Continental Army: 1775–1777 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War • Battles of Lexington and Concord • Siege of Boston • Battle of Bennington |
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Shepard was present at several key battles of the American Revolution, usually acting in a medical capacity, as a military surgeon.[3]