David Shepard 1744–1818
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3 researchers on YourRoots have David Shepard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through David Shepard 1744–1818
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of David Shepard began in 1744 in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, British Colonial America. David Shepard married margaret clap, and had children including margaret peggy shepard. David Shepard passed away in 1818 in Amsterdam, N Y.
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1Census 1790 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1800 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1810 United States Federal Census
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4Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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5Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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6Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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7Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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8Record North America, Family Histories
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9Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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10Probate/Wills New York, U.S., Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates
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11Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from David Shepard
This ancestor line traces from Allington, Dorset, England (1551) to Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (1744) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- David Shepard (1744–1818) was born in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, British Colonial America and died in Amsterdam, N Y. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have David 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 7 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.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
David Shepard's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record