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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: Sterling, Sanpete County, Utah, USA

Father: Brice Shepard

Mother: Elizabeth Crager

Spouse(s): Thomas Whitaker

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

In 1858, Cynthia Shepherd entered the world in Garrett, Floyd County (Magoffin in 1860), Kentucky, USA, born to 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 John Maynard Whitaker, Polly Howard, William Whitaker, Cora Whitaker, Canzala Whitaker, Katie Whitaker, Sophie Boiley, Elexander Whitaker, Elie Whitaker, Sarah Whitaker, Willie Whitaker, Laney Whitaker, Audra Whitaker, Malta Whitaker. Cynthia Shepherd passed away in 1930 in Sterling, Sanpete County, Utah, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Cynthia Shepherd entered the world in Garrett, Floyd County (Magoffin in 1860), Kentucky, USA, born to 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 John Maynard Whitaker, Polly Howard, William Whitaker, Cora Whitaker, Canzala Whitaker, Katie Whitaker, Sophie Boiley, Elexander Whitaker, Elie Whitaker, Sarah Whitaker, Willie Whitaker, Laney Whitaker, Audra Whitaker, Malta Whitaker.
  • Cynthia Shepherd passed away in 1930 in Sterling, Sanpete County, Utah, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Cynthia Shepherd's Ancestors

Self
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 (9 December 1877 – 22 April 1957) m. Susan Howard (2 Feb 1881 – 12 Apr 1914) m. Florence Whitaker (abt 1902 – )
    1. 1. Salyan Whitaker (Apr 1900 – 3 Oct 1919)
    2. 2. Syntha (Anna) Whitaker (abt 1902 – 17 Sep 1998)
    3. 3. Martha Whitaker (abt 1904 – 3 Sep 1992)
    4. 4. Ollie Whitaker (abt 1906 – 12 May 1992)
    5. 5. Lula Whitaker (abt 1908 – 23 Jun 1987)
    6. 6. Homer Whitaker (abt 1915 – 26 Mar 1971)
    7. 7. Sadie Whitaker m. Dave Baldridge ( – 30 Nov 1986)
      1. 1. Harold (Lloyd) Baldridge (20 Jul 1929 – 27 Mar 1995)
      2. 2. John (W) Baldridge (24 Apr 1931 – 28 Mar 2017) m. Annetta (Y) Napier (4 Feb 1935 – )
      3. 3. Norma (Jean) Baldridge (08/06/1934 – 26 Jun 1978) m. Elmer (Angus) Napier (11 Mar 1933 – ) m. Thomas (Henry) Berry
        1. 1. Joni (Kay) Napier (31 May 1953 – ) m. Gerald (David) Cothern (2 Dec 1951 – 6 February 2010)
        2. 2. Alan (Kyle) Napier (2 April 1958 – 26 June 1978)
    8. 8. Bertie Whitaker (11 Jun 1930 – 15 Nov 1976)
    9. 9. Bertha (J) Whitaker (11 Sep 1931 – 28 Sep 2011)
    10. 10. Opal Whitaker (31 Mar 1934 – 2 Dec 2017)
    11. 11. Gomer Whitaker (31 Mar 1936 – 3 May 1938)
    12. 12. John (Maynard) Whitaker (4 Jun 1938 – 5 Apr 2020)
  2. 2. Polly Howard (1 August 1879 – 1939)
  3. 3. William Whitaker (2 Apr 1884 – 2 December 1977)
  4. 4. Cora Whitaker (Oct 1886 – 1 February 1977)
  5. 5. Canzala Whitaker (1887 – )
  6. 6. Katie Whitaker (18 May 1889 – 24 November 1978)
  7. 7. Sophie Boiley (Aug 1891 – 26 October 1944)
  8. 8. Elexander Whitaker (9 November 1896 – 26 December 1970)
  9. 9. Elie Whitaker (abt 1898 – 4 January 1971)
  10. 10. Sarah Whitaker (Nov 1899 – )
  11. 11. Willie Whitaker (16 June 1900 – 2 March 1981)
  12. 12. Laney Whitaker (abt 1916 – )
  13. 13. Audra Whitaker (abt 1918 – )
  14. 14. Malta Whitaker (abt 1920 – )

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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