He served in the 56th and 57th Congresses , and held office from March 4 , 1899 until his death .
In 1898 Sheppard was elected to the United States House of Representatives from the Fourth Congressional District of Texas .
Sheppard served in the 56th and 57th Congresses , and held office from March 4 , 1899 until Sheppard 's death .
In 1898 Sheppard was elected to the United States House of Representatives from the Fourth Congressional District of Texas .