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Cora Belle Shepherd 1873–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Aug 1873

Birth Location: Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 27 Oct 1940

Death Location: Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: William Shepheard

Mother: Angeline Metcalf

Spouse(s): Nelson Copenhaver

Children(s): Hazel Copenhaver, Iva Copenhaver

In 1873, Cora Belle Shepherd entered the world in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA, born to William Henry Shepheard And Angeline Metcalf. In 1880, Cora Belle Shepherd resided in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. In 1885, Cora Belle Shepherd resided in Grange, Woodbury, IA. Cora Belle Shepherd married Nelson Grant Copenhaver, and had children including Hazel Copenhaver, Iva Copenhaver. Cora Belle Shepherd passed away in 1940 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Cora Belle Shepherd entered the world in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA, born to William Henry Shepheard And Angeline Metcalf.
  • In 1880, Cora Belle Shepherd resided in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1885, Cora Belle Shepherd resided in Grange, Woodbury, IA.
  • Cora Belle Shepherd married Nelson Grant Copenhaver, and had children including Hazel Copenhaver, Iva Copenhaver.
  • Cora Belle Shepherd passed away in 1940 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Shepheard
1844–1905
Birth Location: Carroll, Indiana, USA
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Angeline Metcalf
1847–1930
Birth Location: West Union, Steuben, New York, USA
AM

Spouses(s)

Nelson Copenhaver
1868–1948
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
NC

Children(s)

Hazel Copenhaver
1893–1897
Birth Location: Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
HC
Iva Copenhaver
1896–1953
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
IC

Cora Shepherd's Ancestors

Self
Cora Shepherd
1873–1940
Birth Place: Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Parents
William Henry Shepheard
1844–1905
Carroll, Indiana, USA
Angeline Metcalf
1847–1930
West Union, Steuben, New York, USA
Grandparents
Andrew (Jackson) Shepherd
1802–1856
Fermanagh, Ireland
Nancy McMahan
1804–1853
Ohio, USA
Mendal Metcalf
1812–1884
New York
Rachiel Westmonks
1814–1871
Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Philip Shepherd
1784–
Elizabeth Plotner
1774–
David McMechan
1780–
Isaac Metcalf
1785–1867
Joanna Baker
1788–1852
john (Monks)
1788–1838
Rachel GGM
1760–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Metcalf
1759–1806
Jedidah Lacey
1762–1844
Samuel Baker
1763–1842
Sally Brown
1775–1862

Cora Shepherd's Descendants

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Cora (Belle) Shepherd (23 Aug 1873–27 Oct 1940) m. Nelson (Grant) Copenhaver (3 January 1868–28 Nov 1948)
  1. 1. Hazel Copenhaver 1893–1897
  2. 2. Iva Copenhaver 1896–1953 m. Adolphus Fink 1887–1964
    1. 1. Louis Viola 1920–2010
    2. 2. Viola (Margarite) Fink 1918–2005
    3. 3. Gladys (I) Fink 1923–
    4. 4. Earl (Warren) Fink 1926–1993

Cora Shepherd's Timeline

14 Records

1873
23 Aug 1873
Birth of Cora Belle Shepherd in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 7
Cora Belle Shepherd resided here in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1885
1885
Age 12
Cora Belle Shepherd resided here in Grange, Woodbury, IA
Grange, Woodbury, IA
1895
1895
Age 22
Cora Belle Shepherd resided here in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa
Grange, Woodbury, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 27
Cora Belle Shepherd resided here in Liberty, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Liberty, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
Cora Belle Shepherd resided here in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1915
1915
Age 42
Cora Belle Shepherd resided here in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
Cora Belle Shepherd resided here in Sioux City Precinct 14, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City Precinct 14, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 52
Cora Belle Shepherd resided here in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1926
1926
Age 53
Cora Belle Shepherd resided here in Sioux City, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 57
Cora Belle Shepherd resided here in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 62
Cora Belle Shepherd resided here in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 67
Cora Belle Shepherd resided here in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1940
27 Oct 1940
Age 67
Death of Cora Belle Shepherd in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1873
    Event Place: Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01216; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 97-90A
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sioux City Precinct 14, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T625_521; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 234
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 2340425
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grange, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: 371; Page: 347A; Enumeration District: 240
    [6] Iowa, State Census 1885
    [7] Iowa, State Census
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Woodbury, Iowa; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0155; FHL microfilm: 1240466
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grange, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T624_429; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0164; FHL microfilm: 1374442
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grange, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: 371; Page: 347A; Enumeration District: 240

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Grange, Woodbury, IA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] Iowa, State Census 1885

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Grange, Woodbury, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] Iowa, State Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Liberty, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Woodbury, Iowa; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0155; FHL microfilm: 1240466

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grange, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T624_429; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0164; FHL microfilm: 1374442

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sioux City Precinct 14, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sioux City Precinct 14, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T625_521; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 234

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Sioux City, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 2340425

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01216; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 97-90A

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01216; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 97-90A

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1940
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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