Who was Isaac Shepard?

Isaac Shepard (1639–1676) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Isaac in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Isaac Shepard 1639–1676

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Jun 1639 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Died 12 Feb 1676 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Ralph Shepard

Mother Thankful Lord

Siblings Abraham Shepard, John Shepard, Thanks Shepard, Thomas Shepard, Trial Sheppard

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Immediate Family

Parents

Ralph Shepard

Thankful Lord

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Children

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Biography

Isaac Shepard was born in 1639 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of ralph shepard and thankful lord. Isaac Shepard passed away in 1676 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Isaac Shepard in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1676

Death of Isaac Shepard in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Isaac Shepard

This ancestor line traces from Towcester, Northamptonshire, , England (1535) to Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1639) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Isaac Shepard (1639–1676) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Isaac 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 5 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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