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Abel Shepherd 1834–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1834

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 29 Jul 1899

Death Location: Magoffin, Kentucky, United States

Father: Jacob Shepherd

Mother: Elizabeth Hale

Spouse(s): Polly Shepherd

Children(s): John Shepherd

In 1834, Abel Shepherd entered the world in Kentucky, born to Jacob Shepherd And Elizabeth Hale. In 1870, Abel Shepherd resided in Precinct 6, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA. Abel Shepherd married Polly Shepherd, and had children including John Marion Shepherd. Abel Shepherd passed away in 1899 in Magoffin, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1834, Abel Shepherd entered the world in Kentucky, born to Jacob Shepherd And Elizabeth Hale.
  • In 1870, Abel Shepherd resided in Precinct 6, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.
  • Abel Shepherd married Polly Shepherd, and had children including John Marion Shepherd.
  • Abel Shepherd passed away in 1899 in Magoffin, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Abel Shepherd's Ancestors

Self
Abel Shepherd
1834–1899
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Jacob Shepherd
1781–1858
Lee, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Hale
1793–1872
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Jonathan Shepherd
1754–1850
Jefferson, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Richmond
1747–1800
Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Benjamin (Washington) Hale
1774–1829
Franklin, Virginia, USA
Dicey (E "Dicie") Franklin
1757–1829
Stafford, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Esther Mills
1704–
Joseph Heale-Haile-Hale
1746–1803
Rachel Donnelson
1750–1803
John Jr.
1699–1800
Keziah Pierce
1727–1805
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Mills
1671–1712
Anne Barnes
1675–1740
Dr. #4
1706–1770
Susan Wade
1710–1803
Lt. Donelson
1718–1785
Rachel Stockley
1715–1801
Amos GGF
1702–1791
Mary Spaulding
1704–1768

Abel Shepherd's Descendants

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Abel Shepherd (Abt 1834–29 Jul 1899) m. Polly Shepherd (Abt 1834–13 Jan 1917)
  1. 1. John (Marion) Shepherd 1866–1926 m. Sarah Watkins 1886–1967
    1. 1. Susie Shepherd 1904–1977 m. Johnny Harris –1978 m. Henry Shepherd 1902–1927
      1. 1. Halmer Harris 1933–2013
      2. 2. Palmer Harris 1932–2007
    2. 2. Pallie Shepherd 1910–1911

Abel Shepherd's Timeline

5 Records

1834
Abt 1834
Birth of Abel Shepherd in Kentucky
Kentucky
1853
24 Feb 1853
Age 19
Abel Shepherd was married in Breathitt
Breathitt
1870
1870
Age 36
Abel Shepherd resided here in Precinct 6, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 6, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
Abel Shepherd resided here in Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1899
29 Jul 1899
Age 65
Death of Abel Shepherd in Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
Magoffin, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1834
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

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

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_484; Page: 392B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1899
    Event Place: Magoffin, Kentucky, United States

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