Person/Organization: Brown, John Bundy
Item 8098
Gates to J.B. Brown estate, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Portland Media: Albumen print
Item 8803
Contributed by: Portland Public Library Date: circa 1850 Location: Portland Media: Engraving
Exhibit
George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator
George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.
