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John Andrew Shepherd 1886–1963

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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

Born 4 Sep 1886 · Woodbury, Iowa, United States
Died 1 Nov 1963 · Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States
Father William Henry Shepheard
Mother Angeline Metcalf
Spouse Esther Merle Harmsen
Children Hazel B Shepherd, Jack E Shepherd, John B Shepherd Jr, Robert Shepherd, William Lee Shepherd
Siblings Aurillia May Shepherd, Cora Belle Shepherd, Florence Edith Shepherd, Grace Emma Shepherd, Helen Rachael Shepherd, Luella Blanche Shepherd, Winifred Breeze Shepeard

Researchers connected through John Shepherd 1886–1963

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Biography

In 1886, John Andrew Shepherd entered the world in Woodbury, Iowa, United States, born to william henry shepheard and angeline metcalf. In 1900, John Andrew Shepherd resided in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. In 1910, John Andrew Shepherd resided in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. John Andrew Shepherd married esther merle harmsen, mary june marler, and had children including hazel b shepherd, jack e shepherd, john b shepherd jr, robert shepherd, william lee shepherd. John Andrew Shepherd passed away in 1963 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Marriage Records Iowa, Marriage Records

  7. 7
    Record U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records

  8. 8
    Record Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1857-1947

  9. 9
    Record Iowa, Marriage Records, 1923-1937

Life Timeline

1886
Birth of John Andrew Shepherd in Woodbury, Iowa, United States
Birth
1900
John Andrew Shepherd resided here in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Residence
1910
John Andrew Shepherd resided here in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Residence
1920
John Andrew Shepherd resided here in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Residence
1935
John Andrew Shepherd resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
Residence
1940
John Andrew Shepherd resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Residence
1963
Death of John Andrew Shepherd in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Shepherd

This ancestor line traces from New London, New London, Connecticut, 13 Colonies (1654) to Woodbury, Iowa, United States (1886) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Shepherd (1886–1963) was born in Woodbury, Iowa, United States 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 John 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.
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John Shepherd's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Andrew Shepherd PTP
1886–1963
Woodbury, Iowa, United States
Parents
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John Shepherd's Descendants

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John Andrew Shepherd PTP 1886–1963