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Abel "Abe" Shepherd 1834–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1834

Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1899

Death Location: Magoffin, Kentucky, USA

Father: Jacob ❤️

Mother: Elizabeth ❤️

Spouse(s): Mary Hale, Nancy Stone, Fannie None

Children(s): Elizabeth Shepherd, William Shepherd, John Shepherd, Harrison Shepherd, Lydia Shepherd, Peggy Shepherd, John Shepherd, Susan Shepherd, James Shepherd, Sarah Shepherd, Susanna Shepard

In 1834, Abel "Abe" Shepherd entered the world in Floyd, Kentucky, USA, born to Jacob Shepherd And Elizabeth Hale. In 1850, Abel "Abe" Shepherd resided in Floyd, Kentucky, USA. Abel "Abe" Shepherd married Fannie, Mary Pally Hale, Nancy Campbell Stone, and had children including Elizabeth Shepherd, Harrison Harris Shepherd, James Buchanon Shepherd, John Marion Shepherd, John W Shepherd, Lydia Shepherd, Peggy Shepherd, Sarah Alice Shepherd, Susan Shepherd, Susanna Shepard, William M Brushy Bill Shepherd. Abel "Abe" Shepherd passed away in 1899 in Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1834, Abel "Abe" Shepherd entered the world in Floyd, Kentucky, USA, born to Jacob Shepherd And Elizabeth Hale.
  • In 1850, Abel "Abe" Shepherd resided in Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • Abel "Abe" Shepherd married Fannie, Mary Pally Hale, Nancy Campbell Stone, and had children including Elizabeth Shepherd, Harrison Harris Shepherd, James Buchanon Shepherd, John Marion Shepherd, John W Shepherd, Lydia Shepherd, Peggy Shepherd, Sarah Alice Shepherd, Susan Shepherd, Susanna Shepard, William M Brushy Bill Shepherd.
  • Abel "Abe" Shepherd passed away in 1899 in Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob ❤️
1781–1858
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
J❤
Elizabeth ❤️
1793–1875
Birth Location: Lee, Virginia, USA
E❤

Spouses(s)

Mary Hale
1833–1917
Birth Location: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
MH
Nancy Stone
1824–1896
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky
NS
Fannie None
1833–1905
Birth Location: Ashton, Whitley, Kentucky, United States
F

Children(s)

Elizabeth Shepherd
1858–1921
Birth Location: Morgan, Kentucky, United States
ES
William Shepherd
1852–1928
Birth Location: McLain county, 111.
WS
John Shepherd
1852–1927
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, United States
JS
Harrison Shepherd
1854–1920
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
HS
Lydia Shepherd
1857–1947
Birth Location: Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
LS
Peggy Shepherd
1861–1903
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
PS
John Shepherd
1863–1926
Birth Location: Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
JS
Susan Shepherd
1854–1950
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
SS
James Shepherd
1871–1940
Birth Location: Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
JS
Sarah Shepherd
1879–1921
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
SS
Susanna Shepard
1869–1950
Birth Location: Kentucky
SS

Abel Shepherd's Ancestors

Self
Abel Shepherd
1834–1899
Birth Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Jacob Shepherd ❤️
1781–1858
Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Hale) ❤️
1793–1875
Lee, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Shepherd) ❤️
1749–1812
Virginia
Martha (Nelson) ❤️
1750–1825
Benjamin (Washington Hale) ❤️
1768–1829
Franklin, Kentucky, USA
Dicy (Franklin) ❤️
1761–1829
Franklin, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph ❤️
1746–1803
Rachel ❤️
1746–1811
John ❤️
1716–1800
Keziah ❤️
1727–1804
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John ❤️
1706–1770
Elizabeth ❤️
1708–1794
John ❤️
1718–1786
Rachel ❤️
1715–1794
Amos ❤️
1702–1791
Mary ❤️
1706–1768

Abel Shepherd's Descendants

1.
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Abel ("Abe") Shepherd (1834–1899) m. Mary (Pally) Hale (12 November 1833–13 January 1917) m. Nancy (Campbell) Stone (Abt. 1824–Sep 1896) m. Fannie (4 Sep 1833–7 Dec 1905)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Shepherd 1858–1921 m. Morgan Wireman 1842–
    1. 1. Lauraney Wireman 1876–1960 m. Jake Bradley 1881–1939 m. Elbert Vanderpool 1881–
    2. 2. Poppy Wireman 1883–1960 m. Henry (Bascom) Bailey 1874–1930
      1. 1. Jarvis Bailey 1912–1958 m. Hazel Clark 1916–1990
        1. 1. Betty (Jane) Bailey 1935–1978
        2. 2. Henry Bailey 1936–2019
        3. 3. Jean (Ann) Bailey 1947–1991
        4. 4. Rose (M.) Bailey 1949–2024
      2. 2. Rube Bailey 1897–
      3. 3. Margaret Bailey 1901–1972
      4. 4. Katy Bailey 1905–
      5. 5. Lovanda Bailey 1906–1980
      6. 6. Alfia Bailey 1909–
      7. 7. John Bailey 1915–1979
      8. 8. Kelly Bailey 1918–1971
      9. 9. Ocie Bailey 1921–
    3. 3. John (Morganthal) Wireman 1893–1977 m. Dona Allen 1894–1988
      1. 1. Lora (Hellen) Wireman 1920–2001 m. Eddie Fitzpatrick 1919–1986
      2. 2. Edgar (Eugene) Wireman 1911–1972 m. Alma Wierman 1915–1991
        1. 1. Juanita Wireman 1935–2007 m. Oakie Pinks 1922–
        2. 2. Shirley (Ann) Wireman 1940–2002 m. Richard (Carl) Poling 1935–2000
        3. 3. Monroe Wireman 1944–1999 m. Irene (Mary) Pohlman 1947–2010
        4. 4. Chester Wireman 1936–2021
        5. 5. George (Fredrick) Wireman 1946–2023
        6. 6. Edgar (Eugene) Wireman 1948–2018
      3. 3. Edna (May) Wireman 1915–1980
      4. 4. Betty (Jane) Wireman 1922–2011 m. George (William) Young 1914–1987
      5. 5. Ruth (Pauline) Wireman 1933–2003 m. James (L) Bowdle 1934–2000
      6. 6. Sola Wireman 1918–2016 m. Miles (Clifton) Hamilton 1912–1984
      7. 7. Carl (Leroy) Wireman 1935–1995
      8. 8. Ray (E) Wireman 1931–2015 m. Mary (Jo) Bazill 1934–2022
      9. 9. Lole (Lee) Wireman 1916–1990 m. James Lamb 1912–1986
      10. 10. John (J) Wireman 1925–1991
      11. 11. Robert (Joe) Wireman 1929–
      12. 12. Lucille Wireman 1927–2022 m. Irwin Wauben 1927–1976
    4. 4. Katy (Kate) Wireman 1886– m. Lewis Neeley 1879–1951
    5. 5. Margaret Wireman 1884–1964 m. Cambridge Bailey 1881–1955
    6. 6. Vina ("Viney") Wireman 1881–1976 m. Vincent (Howard) Whitaker 1878–1956
    7. 7. Woodson Wireman 1889–1958 m. Mallie Bailey 1896–1994
    8. 8. Susan Wireman 1875–1909 m. Nelson Allen 1872–1950
  2. 2. William (M "Brushy Bill") Shepherd 1852–1928 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Hale 1857–1935
    1. 1. Lydia (Margaret) Shepherd 1875–1947 m. Abe Shephard 1879–1943 m. George (H) Allen 1857–1899
    2. 2. Silas (Boggs) Shepherd 1888–1971 m. Amanda Shepherd 1890–1953
    3. 3. Kelly Shepherd 1897–1987 m. Sallie Shepherd 1899–1976
    4. 4. Sam Shepherd 1883–1956 m. Cora Shepherd 1887–1944
      1. 1. Beecher Shepherd 1910–1978 m. Katie Shepherd 1911–2005
        1. 1. Barbara (R) Shepherd 1943–1948
        2. 2. Boneida (Fay) Shepherd 1941–1943
        3. 3. Luther (Jack) Shepherd 1930–2004
        4. 4. Lowell (James) Shepherd 1937–1999
        5. 5. Reglar (Clark) Shepherd 1930–1931
        6. 6. Beecher (Wayne) Shepherd 1948–2005
      2. 2. Hargis Shepherd 1907–1986
      3. 3. Madge (" Maggie") Shepherd 1912–1999
      4. 4. Mitchel Shepherd 1914–1930
      5. 5. Merle Shepherd 1917–2007
      6. 6. Sadie ("Hattie") Shepherd 1920–1999
      7. 7. Birdie (May) Shepherd 1924–
      8. 8. Monroe Shepherd 1926–1999
      9. 9. Kennth Shepherd 1929–1940
      10. 10. Lonnie Shepherd 1930–2007
      11. 11. Rev. (Wilkie) Shephard 1920–2005
      12. 12. Myrtle Shephard 1919–1919
      13. 13. Shepherd –1910
      14. 14. Chandler Shepherd 1904–1910
    5. 5. Della Shepherd 1897–1986 m. Henry Shepherd 1888–1935 m. Alexander Handshoe 1896–1978 m. Ellot Handshoe 1898–
      1. 1. Verna Shepherd 1918–1988 m. Ranel Shepherd 1911–1975
      2. 2. Bertha Shepherd 1917–2000 m. Gaebel Shepherd 1911–1994
      3. 3. Maudie Shepherd 1920–1990 m. Elwood (F) Holland 1911–1977 m. Ernest (Leo) Engelman 1921–1982
        1. 1. Lela (Mae) Holland 1941–1979
        2. 2. Robert (Henry) Holland 1943–1998
        3. 3. Ruth (Elaine) Engelman 1946–2010
        4. 4. Elwood Holland 1940–1940
        5. 5. Richard (L) Engleman 1942–2007
        6. 6. Douglas (Carl) Engelman 1944–2007
      4. 4. Leora Shepherd 1931–2001 m. Goebel Stephens 1926–2001
      5. 5. Dora (Lee) Shepherd 1933–1997 m. Floyd (Spencer) Lang 1928–1995
      6. 6. John (Henry) Shepherd 1929–2005 m. Ella Arnett 1941–2009
      7. 7. Lula Shepherd 1922–1998 m. Edgar (Kane) Fleming 1923–2014
      8. 8. Hazel Shepherd 1924–1934
      9. 9. Myrtle Shepherd 1926–1996 m. Norman Shepherd 1925–1963 m. Harold Shepherd 1930–2010
      10. 10. Frankie Handshoe 1938–2024 m. Valice Prater 1932–2023
      11. 11. Lillie Handshoe 1922–
    6. 6. Sally Shepherd 1889–1937 m. Samuel Howard 1883–1945
    7. 7. Abraham Shepherd 1885–1971 m. Sallie Stephens 1892–1940
    8. 8. Dona Barkesdall 1893–1981 m. William (Riley) Shepard 1874–1946
      1. 1. Rhoda Shepherd 1902–1994 m. James (Queen) Shepherd 1879–1941
      2. 2. Ranel Shepherd 1911–1975 m. Verna Shepherd 1918–1988
      3. 3. Estill (Lee) Shepherd 1905–1982 m. Stella Arnett 1909–1985
        1. 1. Estill (L) Shepard 1932–2009
        2. 2. Eva (Jean) Shepherd 1929–1995
      4. 4. Willie Shepherd 1907–1995 m. Delila Shepherd 1910–1995 m. Violet Shepherd 1911–
        1. 1. Jackie Shepherd 1927–2009
        2. 2. Edna (Mae) Harris 1932–1999
      5. 5. Billy Shepherd 1919–2007
      6. 6. Virgil Shepherd 1928–1992
      7. 7. Allie Shepherd 1914–2014
      8. 8. Odis Shepherd 1915–1995
      9. 9. Nearie Shepherd 1922–2005
      10. 10. Malcolm (H) Shepherd 1924–1940
      11. 11. Maude Shepherd 1918–1918
      12. 12. Berniece Shepherd 1925–2014
    9. 9. James (Queen) Shepherd 1879–1941 m. Rhoda Shepherd 1902–1994 m. Wilda Hale 1885–1918
      1. 1. Ramon (Babe) Shepherd 1913–1973 m. Rebecca Hicks 1911–1986
        1. 1. Wanda Shepherd 1938–1993 m. Melvin (Bernard) Wicker 1934–
        2. 2. Arnold (Elmer) Shepherd 1943–2005
        3. 3. Bonnie (M) Shepherd 1948–2017
        4. 4. Calvin Shepherd 1945–2019
      2. 2. Sage Shepherd 1917–1987 m. Rebecca (Jane) Shepherd 1924–
        1. 1. Sheila Pope 1943–2020
        2. 2. Jesse (Elson) Shepherd 1946–1965
      3. 3. Chandler Shepherd 1907–1982
      4. 4. Chester Shepherd 1908–1960
      5. 5. Vernie Shepherd 1915–2008
      6. 6. Verna Shepherd 1904–
      7. 7. Mazell Miley 1925–
      8. 8. Dailey Shepherd 1926–2010
      9. 9. Floyd Shepherd 1928–2002
      10. 10. Hazel Shepherd 1924–
      11. 11. Diamond Shepherd 1932–2009
      12. 12. William (Claude) Shepherd 1934–2016
      13. 13. Thomas (James) Shepherd 1936–2009
      14. 14. Darcus Shepherd 1923–2015
      15. 15. Sarah (Sallie) Shepherd 1904–
      16. 16. Haley Shepherd 1909–
    10. 10. Leatha (Ann) Shepherd 1880–1940 m. Green Shepherd 1870–1926
    11. 11. Mary Shepherd 1881–1960 m. Tilden Howard 1877–1924 m. Elbert Castle 1875–1926 m. William Smith 1881–
    12. 12. Karon Shepherd 1907–
  3. 3. John (W) Shepherd 1852–1927
  4. 4. Harrison (Harris) Shepherd 1854–1920 m. Margarett Howard 1858–1934 m. Sarrah Casebolt 1872–1957
  5. 5. Lydia Shepherd 1857–1947
  6. 6. Peggy Shepherd 1861–1903 m. Charles (Vanderpool) Sr 1855–1915
  7. 7. John (Marion) Shepherd 1863–1926 m. Eliza Allen 1868– m. Sarah Watkins 1880–1954
    1. 1. Dovie Shepherd 1893–1966 m. Kendell Crager 1891–1957
    2. 2. Della Shepherd 1879–1945 m. Henderson Neeley 1897–1967
    3. 3. Grover (Cleveland) Shepherd 1894–1960 m. Ilant Shephard 1893–1939
    4. 4. Abe Shepherd 1889–1953 m. Vina Vanderpool 1898–1937
    5. 5. David (Fair) Shepherd 1888–1973 m. Pearl Ratliff 1901–1994
    6. 6. Russell Shepherd 1890–1971 m. Mollie Shepherd 1905–1940 m. Oma Triplett 1912–1988
      1. 1. Audrey (Mae) Shepherd 1930–1976 m. James Prater 1932–2006
      2. 2. Edgar (Forrest) Shepherd 1923–1941 m. June (Evelyn) Chandler 1925–1999
      3. 3. Woodroe Shepherd 1926–2019
      4. 4. Edna (Faye) Shepherd 1930–2010 m. Arnold Bailey 1916–1980
      5. 5. Mattie Shepherd 1928–2008 m. James (W) Stonebraker 1927–2003
      6. 6. Dollie (Marie) Shepherd 1934–2013 m. Joseph (David) Ratliff 1927–2009
      7. 7. Luther Shepherd 1933–1933
    7. 7. Millie Shepherd 1897–1977 m. Eligah Joseph 1864–1954
    8. 8. Eliza Shepherd 1896–1979 m. Harrison Vanderpool 1895–1950
    9. 9. Susan Shepherd 1899–1977
    10. 10. Jimmie Shepherd 1905–
    11. 11. Dan Shepherd 1907–
    12. 12. Harlan Shepherd 1907–1997 m. Mae Coburn 1912–
    13. 13. Nannie Shepherd 1912–1981
    14. 14. Lacy Shepherd 1915–1980
    15. 15. Manis Shepherd 1917–1986
    16. 16. Lonie Shepherd 1919–1990
    17. 17. Fannie Shepherd 1921–1988 m. Rebel Conley 1913–1994
      1. 1. Kendall Conley 1937–1992
      2. 2. David (Earl) Conley 1940–2007
    18. 18. Daily Shepherd 1886–1945
    19. 19. Dory Shepherd 1900–
    20. 20. Pallie Shepherd 1910–1911
  8. 8. Susan Shepherd 1854–1950
  9. 9. James (Buchanon) Shepherd 1871–1940 m. Pollie Watkins 1871–1950
  10. 10. Sarah (Alice) Shepherd 1879–1921
  11. 11. Susanna Shepard 1869–1950 m. Samuel Bailey 1869–1945
    1. 1. Mallie Bailey 1897–1987 m. Kelly Hale 1883–1966
      1. 1. Carrie Hale 1919–2009
      2. 2. Norman Hale 1918–1994
      3. 3. Frank Hale 1921–2008 m. Barbara (Jean) Deskins 1930–2015
      4. 4. Richard Hale 1924–1995
      5. 5. Josephine Hale 1926–1998
      6. 6. Madge Hale 1923–1984
      7. 7. Magaline Hale 1929–2021
      8. 8. Earnestine Hale 1934–2021
    2. 2. Hoy (Hezekiah) Bailey 1889–1966
    3. 3. Leora Bailey 1891–1976
    4. 4. Ida Bailey 1893–
    5. 5. Illant Bailey 1895–1986
    6. 6. Malcolm Bailey 1897–1897

Abel Shepherd's Timeline

8 Records

1834
1834
Birth of Abel "Abe" Shepherd in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 16
Abel "Abe" Shepherd resided here in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1853
24 Feb 1853
Age 19
Abel "Abe" Shepherd was married in Breathitt
Breathitt
1853
Abt 1853
Age 19
Abel "Abe" Shepherd resided here in Floyd
Floyd
1860
1860
Age 26
Abel "Abe" Shepherd resided here in Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 36
Abel "Abe" Shepherd resided here in Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
Abel "Abe" Shepherd resided here in Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1899
1899
Age 65
Death of Abel "Abe" Shepherd in Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Magoffin, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1834
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Marriage Records
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_484; Page: 392B; Image: 792; Family History Library Film: 545983
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M653_385; Page: 434; Image: 10; Family History Library Film: 803385
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: My District, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: M432_200; Page: 446A; Image: 84
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1853
    Event Place: Breathitt

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: My District, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: M432_200; Page: 446A; Image: 84

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1853
    Event Place: Floyd
    Record Source: Kentucky Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M653_385; Page: 434; Image: 10; Family History Library Film: 803385

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_484; Page: 392B; Image: 792; Family History Library Film: 545983

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Floyd
    Record Source: Kentucky Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1899
    Event Place: Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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