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Violet (Stanley Wolterton???) Charnould (m. Shepard) 1596–1648

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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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Violet Shepard) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 Sep 1596 · Harwich, Tendring District, Essex, England
Died 9 Jan 1648 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Charnould
Spouse Edward J Shepard Seacaptain
Children John Sergeant Shepard Shepherd I

Researchers connected through Violet Shepard) 1596–1648

Biography

The story of Violet (Stanley Wolterton???) Charnould (m. Shepard) began in 1596 in Harwich, Tendring District, Essex, England. Violet (Stanley Wolterton???) Charnould (m. Shepard) married edward j shepard seacaptain, and had children including john sergeant shepard shepherd i. Violet (Stanley Wolterton???) Charnould (m. Shepard) passed away in 1648 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1596
Birth of Violet (Stanley Wolterton???) Charnould (m. Shepard) in Harwich, Tendring District, Essex, England
Birth
1648
Death of Violet (Stanley Wolterton???) Charnould (m. Shepard) in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Violet Shepard)

This ancestor line traces from Stratford, Suffolk, England (1533) to Harwich, Tendring District, Essex, England (1596) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Violet Shepard) (1596–1648) was born in Harwich, Tendring District, Essex, England and died in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Violet 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 3 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

Violet Shepard)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Violet (Stanley Wolterton???) Charnould (m. Shepard) PTP
1596–1648
Harwich, Tendring District, Essex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Violet Shepard)'s Descendants