About Francis Henry Shepherd
Lived 1857 – 1938 (aged 80). Francis Henry Shepherd was a Canadian politician, civil engineer and mining engineer.
Francis Henry Shepherd (September 30, 1857 – August 15, 1938) was an English-born civil engineer and political figure in British Columbia, Canada. He represented Nanaimo in the House of Commons of Canada from 1911 to 1917 as a Conservative.
He was born in Yorkshire, the son of George Shepherd and Mary Laurence, and was educated in England. He worked as an engineer at mines in Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Shepherd came to Nanaimo in 1879. In 1880, he married Jane Holden. Shepherd was Chief Inspector of Mines for British Columbia. He died in Creston, British Columbia at the age of 80.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Francis Henry Shepherd's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Francis Henry Shepherd's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Francis Henry Shepherd?
Canadian politician
When was Francis Henry Shepherd born?
Francis Henry Shepherd was born on 30 September 1857.
When did Francis Henry Shepherd die?
Francis Henry Shepherd died on 15 August 1938.
What was Francis Henry Shepherd's occupation?
Francis Henry Shepherd was a politician, civil engineer and mining engineer.
What nationality was Francis Henry Shepherd?
Francis Henry Shepherd was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Francis Henry Shepherd
· DBpedia: Francis Henry Shepherd
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francis Henry Shepherd. https://biography.guide/francis-henry-shepherd/
MLA: "Francis Henry Shepherd." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francis-henry-shepherd/.
Chicago: "Francis Henry Shepherd." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francis-henry-shepherd/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:59 UTC