Edward SHEPARD died
6 March 1860
in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA .
Father: Russell Mother: Laura
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Recorded occupation:Mason
The maçon, or mason, was a person who worked in stone or brick construction. Also known as a brick mason, stone mason or bricklayer, the mason was a craftsman who laid bricks to construct brickwork, or who laid any combination of stones, bricks, cinder blocks, or similar pieces. Source: tfcq.ca
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