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Edward Shepard 1689–1721

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Shepard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Dec 1689 · Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Died 24 Apr 1721 · Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Father Edward Shepard
Mother Abigail Savage (1666–1719)
Siblings John Shepard, Samuel Shepard

Researchers connected through Edward Shepard 1689–1721

and 1 more tree owner connected with Edward Shepard 1689–1721

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Edward Shepard was born in 1689 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA, the child of edward shepard and abigail savage. Edward Shepard passed away in 1721 in Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1689
Birth of Edward Shepard in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1721
Death of Edward Shepard in Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Shepard

This ancestor line traces from Kings Walden, Hertfordshire, England (1556) to Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA (1689) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Shepard (1689–1721) was born in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA and died in Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 6 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.

Edward Shepard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Shepard PTP
1689–1721
Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Unknown
Abigail Savage PTP
1666–1719
Middletown, Middlesex, Ct, English Colony
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Edward Shepard's Descendants

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Edward Shepard PTP 1689–1721