SHEPHERD, THOMAS VIRET (1845-1916) was born at Auckland, the son of Alexander Shepherd (q.v.), educated privately and joined the army as an ensign in the 109th Regiment (1861). He served at home and in India till 1883, when he retired with the rank of major and settled in Auckland. There he was adjutant and commandant of the militia district (1883-90), rising to the rank of colonel. Shepherd was sergeant-at-arms of the House of Representatives (1902-15), and died on 19 Dec 1916. He married (1879) Grace, daughter of Major-general G. Shakespear, R.A.

Who's Who N.Z., 1908; N.Z.P.D., 29 Jun 1917.

Reference: Volume 2, page 151

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