Edward M. Shepard

Biography

Edward M. Shepard devoted his energies to the law and to improving the civic institutions of his day, serving both clients and constituencies with diligence. As a lawyer and politician, he was known for advocating fairness and thoughtful planning at a time when New York City and its environs were growing rapidly.

His work in public life helped to shape a stronger, more responsive government, and he remained engaged with the charities and cultural life that knit the city together. Shepard’s burial among Green-Wood’s honored citizens stands as a reminder of the calm integrity with which he approached every task.