YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Capt. Benjamin Shepard 1710–1777 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 December 1710

Birth Location: Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 20 May 1777

Death Location: Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Jacob Shepard

Mother: Mercy (Shephard)

Spouse(s): Hephzibah Shepard

Children(s): Timothy Shepard, Chickering Balcom, Jonathan Shepard, Benjamin Shepard

Capt. Benjamin Shepard was born in 1710 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of Jacob Shepard And Mercy Mary Chickering Shephard. Capt. Benjamin Shepard married Hephzibah Shepard, and had children including Benjamin Shepard, Chickering Balcom, Jonathan Shepard, Timothy Shepard. Capt. Benjamin Shepard passed away in 1777 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Find more search results for Capt. Shepard
CS

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:
A
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

  • Capt. Benjamin Shepard was born in 1710 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of Jacob Shepard And Mercy Mary Chickering Shephard.
  • Capt. Benjamin Shepard married Hephzibah Shepard, and had children including Benjamin Shepard, Chickering Balcom, Jonathan Shepard, Timothy Shepard.
  • Capt. Benjamin Shepard passed away in 1777 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Capt. Shepard's Ancestors

Self
Capt. Shepard
1710–1777
Birth Place: Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Jacob Shepard
1674–1718
Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Mercy (Mary Chickering) (Shephard)
1668–1731
Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Shepard
1635–1719
Malden, Middlesex, American Colonies, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah Ensign
1638–1697
Scituate, Plymouth, American Colonies, Massachusetts, USA
John CHICKERING
1634–1676
Wrentham, Suffolk, England
Elizabeth Hackburne
1642–1679
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Hackburne
1610–1643
Katherine Deighton
1614–1671
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hagborne
1580–1642
Hannah Craiford
1578–
Jane Bassett
1580–1631

Capt. Shepard's Descendants

1.
CS
Capt. (Benjamin) Shepard (24 December 1710–20 May 1777) m. Hephzibah Shepard (8 October 1716–26 August 1804)
  1. 1. Timothy Shepard 1750–1803
  2. 2. Chickering Balcom 1738–1814
  3. 3. Jonathan Shepard 1743–1822
  4. 4. Benjamin Shepard 1746–1839

Capt. Shepard's Timeline

2 Records

1710
24 December 1710
Birth of Capt. Benjamin Shepard in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1777
20 May 1777
Age 67
Death of Capt. Benjamin Shepard in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 December 1710
    Event Place: Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 May 1777
    Event Place: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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