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Dora Ellen Shepherd 1867–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Apr 1867

Birth Location: West Prestonburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 20 Dec 1944

Death Location: West Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Sylvester ❤️

Mother: Cynthia ❤️

Spouse(s): Sam Horn

Children(s): Ben Horn, Albert Horn, John Horn, Malcom Horn, Martha Horn, Mary Horn, Tommie Horn

In 1867, Dora Ellen Shepherd entered the world in West Prestonburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA, born to Sylvester Shepherd And Cynthia Creager. In 1880, Dora Ellen Shepherd resided in Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Dora Ellen Shepherd resided in Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. Dora Ellen Shepherd married Sam Horn, and had children including Albert Horn, Ben Horn, John Horn, Malcom Horn, Martha Horn, Mary J Horn, Tommie Horn. Dora Ellen Shepherd passed away in 1944 in West Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1867, Dora Ellen Shepherd entered the world in West Prestonburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA, born to Sylvester Shepherd And Cynthia Creager.
  • In 1880, Dora Ellen Shepherd resided in Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Dora Ellen Shepherd resided in Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • Dora Ellen Shepherd married Sam Horn, and had children including Albert Horn, Ben Horn, John Horn, Malcom Horn, Martha Horn, Mary J Horn, Tommie Horn.
  • Dora Ellen Shepherd passed away in 1944 in West Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sylvester ❤️
1825–1894
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America
S❤
Cynthia ❤️
1829–1900
Birth Location: Wythe County, Virginia, United States of America
C❤

Spouses(s)

Sam Horn
1869–1956
Birth Location: Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America
SH

Children(s)

Ben Horn
1906–1969
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
BH
Albert Horn
1898–1946
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
AH
John Horn
1903–1956
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
JH
Malcom Horn
1903–1988
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
MH
Martha Horn
1911–1981
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
MH
Mary Horn
1909–1985
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
MH
Tommie Horn
1897–1972
Birth Location: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
TH

Dora Shepherd's Ancestors

Self
Dora Shepherd
1867–1944
Birth Place: West Prestonburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Sylvester Shepherd ❤️
1825–1894
Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America
Cynthia (Creager) ❤️
1829–1900
Wythe County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Jacob (Shepherd) ❤️
1781–1858
Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Hale) ❤️
1793–1875
Lee, Virginia, USA
Michael (Creger) ❤️
1782–1870
Wytheville, Wythe, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Miller
1788–1870
Wythe County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John ❤️
1749–1812
Martha ❤️
1750–1825
Benjamin ❤️
1768–1829
Dicy ❤️
1761–1829
Johann Krieger
1756–1842
Mary Waller
1743–1850
Adam ❤️
1736–1832
Catherine ❤️
1773–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph ❤️
1746–1803
Rachel ❤️
1746–1811
John ❤️
1716–1800
Keziah ❤️
1727–1804
Johann ❤️
1718–1717
Catherine ❤️
1731–1810
Charles Waller
1718–1771
Mary Waller
1720–1808

Dora Shepherd's Descendants

1.
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Dora (Ellen) Shepherd (22 Apr 1867–20 Dec 1944) m. Sam Horn (26 December 1869–18 June 1956)
  1. 1. Ben Horn 1906–1969 m. Beulah Miller 1909–1957
    1. 1. Ben (Ellis) Horn 1927–2000 m. Phyllis Campbell 1927–2022 m. Dorthy Burchwell 1930–2011
      1. 1. Jim (Duwayne) Horn 1948–2019
      2. 2. Glenna (Faye) Horn 1950–2018
    2. 2. Carl (Burton) Horn 1932–2011
  2. 2. Albert Horn 1898–1946 m. Georgia Wright 1901–1973
  3. 3. John Horn 1903–1956 m. Daisy Meadows 1904–1978
  4. 4. Malcom Horn 1903–1988
  5. 5. Martha Horn 1911–1981
  6. 6. Mary (J) Horn 1909–1985
  7. 7. Tommie Horn 1897–1972 m. Annie Harmon 1892–1960
    1. 1. Hope (Elizabeth) Horn 1928–1997
    2. 2. Dora (R) Horn 1916–1978 m. Curtis Smith 1913–1978
    3. 3. Yancey Horn 1918–1993 m. Opal Cornett 1923–1999
    4. 4. Mintie Horn 1920–1961
    5. 5. Otto Horn 1922–1989 m. Anna (Catherine) Spencer 1925–2013
    6. 6. Tom (E) Horn 1925–1946
    7. 7. Samuel Horn 1926–2006 m. Elizabeth Senkowski 1929–1993
    8. 8. Juanita Horn 1931–1996
    9. 9. Earl Horn 1933–2001

Dora Shepherd's Timeline

9 Records

1867
22 Apr 1867
Birth of Dora Ellen Shepherd in West Prestonburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
West Prestonburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 13
Dora Ellen Shepherd resided here in Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 33
Dora Ellen Shepherd resided here in Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 43
Dora Ellen Shepherd resided here in Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 53
Dora Ellen Shepherd resided here in Depot, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Depot, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 63
Dora Ellen Shepherd resided here in District 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 68
Dora Ellen Shepherd resided here in Bonanza, West Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky
Bonanza, West Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 73
Dora Ellen Shepherd resided here in Magistrial District 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Magistrial District 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1944
20 Dec 1944
Age 77
Death of Dora Ellen Shepherd in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Floyd, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1867
    Event Place: West Prestonburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01305; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 36-5
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Depot, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T625_569; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 2
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Floyd, Kentucky; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340479
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 413; Page: 51B; Enumeration District: 124
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 520; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1240520
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T624_475; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374488
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 413; Page: 51B; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 520; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1240520

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T624_475; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374488

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Depot, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Depot, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T625_569; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Floyd, Kentucky; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340479

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bonanza, West Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01305; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 36-5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magistrial District 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01305; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 36-5

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1944
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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