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Cynthia Shepherd 1858–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Sep 1858

Birth Location: Garrett, Floyd County (Magoffin in 1860), Kentucky, USA

Death Date: Aft. 1930

Death Location: Gunlock, Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Brice Shepard

Mother: Elizabeth Crager

Spouse(s): Thomas Whitaker

Children(s): John Sr, Elie Whitaker, William Whitaker, Cora Whitaker, Katie Whitaker, Sophie Boiley, Elexander Whitaker, Sarah Whitaker, Laney Whitaker, Audra Whitaker, Malta Whitaker, Willie Whitaker, Polly Howard, Canzala Whitaker

Cynthia Shepherd was born in 1858 in Garrett, Floyd County (Magoffin in 1860), Kentucky, USA, the child of Brice Shepard And Elizabeth Betty Crager. In 1870, Cynthia Shepherd resided in Precinct 6, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Cynthia Shepherd resided in Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA. Cynthia Shepherd married Thomas Benton Whitaker, and had children including Audra Whitaker, Canzala Whitaker, Cora Whitaker, Elexander Whitaker, Elie Whitaker, John Maynard Whitaker Sr, Katie Whitaker, Laney Whitaker, Malta Whitaker, Polly Howard, Sarah Whitaker, Sophie Boiley, William Whitaker, Willie Whitaker. Cynthia Shepherd passed away in 1930 in Gunlock, Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Cynthia Shepherd was born in 1858 in Garrett, Floyd County (Magoffin in 1860), Kentucky, USA, the child of Brice Shepard And Elizabeth Betty Crager.
  • In 1870, Cynthia Shepherd resided in Precinct 6, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Cynthia Shepherd resided in Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.
  • Cynthia Shepherd married Thomas Benton Whitaker, and had children including Audra Whitaker, Canzala Whitaker, Cora Whitaker, Elexander Whitaker, Elie Whitaker, John Maynard Whitaker Sr, Katie Whitaker, Laney Whitaker, Malta Whitaker, Polly Howard, Sarah Whitaker, Sophie Boiley, William Whitaker, Willie Whitaker.
  • Cynthia Shepherd passed away in 1930 in Gunlock, Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Cynthia Shepherd's Ancestors

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Cynthia Shepherd
1858–1930
Birth Place: Garrett, Floyd County (Magoffin in 1860), Kentucky, USA
Parents
Brice Shepard
1817–
Virginia
Elizabeth ("Betty") Crager
1820–1880
Wythe, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Elizabeth (Betsy Miller) 🌳
1788–1870
Wythe, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Adam Miller
1736–1832
Catherine 🌳
1773–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Cynthia Shepherd's Descendants

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Cynthia Shepherd (2 Sep 1858–Aft. 1930) m. Thomas (Benton) Whitaker (3 Dec 1856–8 Feb 1947)
  1. 1. John (Maynard Whitaker) Sr 1877–1957 m. Susan Howard 1881–1914 m. Florence Whitaker 1902–
    1. 1. Salyan Whitaker 1900–1919
    2. 2. Syntha (Anna) Whitaker 1902–1998
    3. 3. Martha Whitaker 1904–1992
    4. 4. Ollie Whitaker 1906–1992
    5. 5. Lula Whitaker 1908–1987
    6. 6. Homer Whitaker 1915–1971
    7. 7. Gomer Whitaker 1936–1938
    8. 8. John (Maynard Whitaker) Jr 1938–2020
    9. 9. Opal Whitaker 1934–2017
    10. 10. Bertha (J) Whitaker 1931–2011
    11. 11. Bertie Whitaker 1930–1976
  2. 2. Elie Whitaker 1898–1971
  3. 3. William Whitaker 1884–1977
  4. 4. Cora Whitaker 1886–1977
  5. 5. Katie Whitaker 1889–1978
  6. 6. Sophie Boiley 1891–1944
  7. 7. Elexander Whitaker 1896–1970
  8. 8. Sarah Whitaker 1899–
  9. 9. Laney Whitaker 1916–
  10. 10. Audra Whitaker 1918–
  11. 11. Malta Whitaker 1920–
  12. 12. Willie Whitaker 1900–1981
  13. 13. Polly Howard 1879–1939
  14. 14. Canzala Whitaker 1887–

Cynthia Shepherd's Timeline

5 Records

1858
2 Sep 1858
Birth of Cynthia Shepherd in Garrett, Floyd County (Magoffin in 1860), Kentucky, USA
Garrett, Floyd County (Magoffin in 1860), Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 12
Cynthia Shepherd resided here in Precinct 6, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 6, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 42
Cynthia Shepherd resided here in Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 62
Cynthia Shepherd resided here in Trace, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Trace, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1930
Aft. 1930
Age 72
Death of Cynthia Shepherd in Sterling, Sanpete County, Utah, USA
Sterling, Sanpete County, Utah, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Sep 1858
    Event Place: Garrett, Floyd County (Magoffin in 1860), Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Trace, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 79
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_484; Page: 392B
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 541; Page: 30; Enumeration District: 0056
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 541; Page: 30; Enumeration District: 0056

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Trace, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Trace, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 79

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aft. 1930
    Event Place: Sterling, Sanpete County, Utah, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gunlock, Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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