Abraham Sheppard
Abraham Sheppard was a merchant-planter, sheriff, legislator, and officer during the American Revolutionary War from North Carolina. He lived in Dobbs County, North Carolina on a plantation called Contentnea.
Abraham Sheppard | |
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| Born | c. 1730 possibly Surry County, Virginia |
| Died | c. 1790 Dobbs County, North Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | North Carolina militia, North Carolina Line |
| Years of service | 1775–1778 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held | Dobbs County Regiment, 1st Battalion of Volunteers, 10th North Carolina Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge, Battle of Brandywine Creek, Battle of Germantown |
| Children | John, Abraham Jr, Phoebe Sheppard |
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