Who was Constance Shepherd?

Constance Shepherd (1578–1631) was born in Maulden, Bedfordshire, England and died in Wooton, Bedfordshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Constance Shepherd 1578–1631

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 31 Aug 1578 · Maulden, Bedfordshire, England

Died 1 Jul 1631 · Wooton, Bedfordshire, England

Father Thomas Sheppard

Mother Amphyllis Faldoe Chamberlain

Spouse Edmund Bressey

Children Thomas John Bracey

Siblings Elizabeth Eliza Shepard Sheapheard, Elizabeth Shepherde, John Shepard, Richard Shepard, Richard Shepherde, Thomas Shepherde, William Shepard

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Sheppard

Amphyllis Faldoe Chamberlain

Spouse(s)

Edmund Bressey

Children

Thomas John Bracey

Biography

The story of Constance Shepherd began in 1578 in Maulden, Bedfordshire, England. Constance Shepherd married edmund bressey, and had children including thomas john bracey. Constance Shepherd passed away in 1631 in Wooton, Bedfordshire, England.

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1578

Birth of Constance Shepherd in Maulden, Bedfordshire, England

Birth

1631

Death of Constance Shepherd in Wooton, Bedfordshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Constance Shepherd

This ancestor line traces from Soissons, Bourgogne, France (1000) to Maulden, Bedfordshire, England (1578) across 15 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Constance Shepherd (1578–1631) was born in Maulden, Bedfordshire, England and died in Wooton, Bedfordshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Constance in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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