Grace Emma Shepherd 1884–1974
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Grace Shepherd in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Grace Shepherd 1884–1974
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Grace Emma Shepherd began in 1884 in West Fork, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. In 1885, Grace Emma Shepherd resided in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. In 1900, Grace Emma Shepherd resided in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. Grace Emma Shepherd married john swanson, and had children including alice leona swanson, doris jean swanson, juan swanson, selma may swanson, thelma berniece swanson, velma ione babe swanson. Grace Emma Shepherd passed away in 1974 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States.
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1Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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5Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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6Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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7Census Iowa, State Census Collection
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8Marriage Records Iowa, Marriage Records
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9Birth Records Iowa, Delayed Birth Records
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10Death Records Iowa, Death Records
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11Record Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1857-1947
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12Record Iowa, Marriage Records, 1923-1937
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Grace Shepherd
This ancestor line traces from New London, New London, Connecticut, 13 Colonies (1654) to West Fork, Woodbury, Iowa, USA (1884) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Grace Shepherd (1884–1974) was born in West Fork, Woodbury, Iowa, USA and died in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Grace 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 8 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.
Grace Shepherd's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record