John Levi Sheppard (April 13, 1852–October 11, 1902) was an American lawyer, judge, and legislator. Sheppard was elected to two terms as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for the First Congressional District of Texas. April 13 is the 103rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (104th in leap years). ... 1852 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... October 11 is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years). ... 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major United States political parties. ... The chamber of the United States House of Representatives is located in the south wing of the Capitol building, in Washington, D.C.. This photograph shows a rare glimpse of the four vote tallying boards (the blackish squares across the top), which display each members name and vote as... The current boundaries of Texas District 1. ... Official language(s) See: Languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 268,581 sq mi (695,622 km²)  - Width 660 miles (1,065 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ...