YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

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 Shepherd

Mother: Elizabeth ❤️

Spouse(s): Mary Hale

Children(s): Elizabeth Shepard

In 1834, Abel "Abe" Shepherd entered the world in Floyd, Kentucky, USA, born to Jacob Shepherd And Elizabeth Hale. Abel "Abe" Shepherd married Mary Polly Hale, and had children including Elizabeth Bettie Shepard. Abel "Abe" Shepherd passed away in 1899 in Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.

Find more search results for Abel Shepherd
AS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1834, Abel "Abe" Shepherd entered the world in Floyd, Kentucky, USA, born to Jacob Shepherd And Elizabeth Hale.
  • Abel "Abe" Shepherd married Mary Polly Hale, and had children including Elizabeth Bettie Shepard.
  • Abel "Abe" Shepherd passed away in 1899 in Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Shepherd
1780–1858
Birth Location: Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America
JS
Elizabeth ❤️
1793–1875
Birth Location: Lee, Virginia, USA
E❤

Spouses(s)

Mary Hale
1833–1917
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, United States
MH

Children(s)

Elizabeth Shepard
1858–1923
Birth Location: Morgan, Kentucky, USA
ES

Abel Shepherd's Ancestors

Self
Abel Shepherd
1834–1899
Birth Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Jacob Shepherd
1780–1858
Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth (Hale) ❤️
1793–1875
Lee, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John Sheppard
1754–1822
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Martha (Walker) Nelson
1750–1825
Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America
Dicy (Franklin) ❤️
1761–1829
Franklin, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Nelson
1730–1776
Martha (Nelson)
1730–
Corp. II
1716–1800
Keziah Franklin
1727–1805
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Walker
1821–
John Franklin
1699–1796
Ann Franklin
1701–1726
Amos Pierce
1702–1791
Mary Spaulding
1704–1768

Abel Shepherd's Descendants

1.
AS
Abel ("Abe") Shepherd (1834–1899) m. Mary (Polly) Hale (12 Nov 1833–13 Jan 1917)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Bettie) Shepard 1858–1923 m. Morganthal Wireman 1851–
    1. 1. KATIE (Wireman) NEELEY 1886–1964 m. Lewis Neeley 1880–1951
      1. 1. Fred (Edward) Neeley 1926–1991 m. Hattie (Mae) Waddle 1927–1991 m. Lilian ((Lillian Geneva)) Woodall 1934–2014
        1. 1. Paul (Edward) Neeley 1947–2023
      2. 2. Stonewall (J.) Neeley 1902–1967
        1. 1. Lawrence (Calvin Neeley) Sr 1931–2002
      3. 3. Everett (L) Neeley 1913–1968
        1. 1. Larry (Ray) Neeley 1941–2010
      4. 4. Annan Neeley 1921–
      5. 5. Gladys Neeley 1923–
      6. 6. Herbert Neeley 1925–

Abel Shepherd's Timeline

2 Records

1834
1834
Birth of Abel "Abe" Shepherd in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Floyd, 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

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1899
    Event Place: Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Find more search results for Abel Shepherd

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE