Sheppard, William Bostwick Born October 4, 1860, in Bristol, FL Died April 21, 1934 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida Received a recess appointment from Theodore Roosevelt on September 4, 1907, to a seat vacated by Charles Swayne; nominated to the same position by Theodore Roosevelt on December 3, 1907. Confirmed by the Senate on May 20, 1908, and received commission on May 20, 1908. Service terminated on April 21, 1934, due to death. Education: University of North Carolina Read law, 1891 Professional Career: Candidate for state senate, Florida, 1888 Collector of customs, Apalachicola, Florida, 1889-1894, 1897-1901 Private practice, Apalachicola, Florida, 1891-1903 Mayor, Apalachicola, Florida, 1894 Candidate for attorney general, State of Florida, 1896 U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Florida, 1903-1907