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Elizabeth Shepherd , 6GG 1774–1841 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: December 3, 1774

Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America

Death Date: About 1841

Death Location: Blount County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Pvt. War

Mother: Sarah 7GG

Spouse(s): Pvt. 1812

Children(s): George Methodist, John line), Henry Runyon, Pvt. line), Thomas line), Pvt. District, Isaac line), Rodman line), Nancy line), James line), Elizabeth Confirmed

Elizabeth Shepherd , 6GG was born in 1774 in Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America, the child of Pvt John James Shepherd 7Gg Revolutionary War And Sarah Jennings Rash 7Gg. Elizabeth Shepherd , 6GG married Pvt Joseph Runyon Sr 6Gg War Of 1812, and had children including Elizabeth Martha Runyon 5Gg Presbyterian Dna Confirmed, George Washington Runnion Leading Figure In The Unionist Resistance Guerilla Fighter Methodist, Henry M Runyon, Isaac Runnion Dna Line, James Jim Runyon Dna Line, John Stuart Runyon Dna Line, Nancy Runyon Dna Line, Pvt Elias Levi Eli Runyon Civil War Confederate Muscian Dna Line, Pvt Joseph Runion Jr Presbyterian Civil War Confederate Musician P O W Turned Union Blounty County District 2 Amp Polk County District, Rodman Runyon Dna Line, Thomas Runyon Dna Line. Elizabeth Shepherd , 6GG passed away in 1841 in Blount County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • Elizabeth Shepherd , 6GG was born in 1774 in Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America, the child of Pvt John James Shepherd 7Gg Revolutionary War And Sarah Jennings Rash 7Gg.
  • Elizabeth Shepherd , 6GG married Pvt Joseph Runyon Sr 6Gg War Of 1812, and had children including Elizabeth Martha Runyon 5Gg Presbyterian Dna Confirmed, George Washington Runnion Leading Figure In The Unionist Resistance Guerilla Fighter Methodist, Henry M Runyon, Isaac Runnion Dna Line, James Jim Runyon Dna Line, John Stuart Runyon Dna Line, Nancy Runyon Dna Line, Pvt Elias Levi Eli Runyon Civil War Confederate Muscian Dna Line, Pvt Joseph Runion Jr Presbyterian Civil War Confederate Musician P O W Turned Union Blounty County District 2 Amp Polk County District, Rodman Runyon Dna Line, Thomas Runyon Dna Line.
  • Elizabeth Shepherd , 6GG passed away in 1841 in Blount County, Tennessee, USA.

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Elizabeth 6GG's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth 6GG
1774–1841
Birth Place: Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America
Parents
Pvt. John "James" Shepherd 7GG, Revolutionary War
1734–1810
St George Parish, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Jennings Rash) 7GG
1732–1816
St George Parish, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
George (Shepherd Sr.,) 8GG
1716–1751
Scotland
Elizabeth (Mary Angelicke Day) 8GG
1699–1751
Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Joseph (Rash) 8GG
1725–1776
Fredericksville Parish, Louisa County, Virginia, USA
Mary (Ann Warren) 8GG
1726–1751
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Walter Shepherd
1665–1723
Elspet Pirie
1667–1754
Thomas Murderer
1651–1706
Elizabeth Murdered
–1699
Joseph Rash
1686–1745
Sarah Mason
1686–1732
William 9GG
1707–1764
Elizabeth 9GG
1710–1780
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew Shepherd
1645–1698
Elspet Kinnear
1647–
Francis Piere
1625–
Mary
1600–
Jane Cole
1627–1653

Elizabeth 6GG's Descendants

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Elizabeth (Shepherd ,) 6GG (December 3, 1774–About 1841) m. Pvt. (Joseph Runyon Sr., 6GG, War of) 1812 (October 31, 1776–Before 1870)
  1. 1. George (Washington Runnion , Leading figure in the Unionist Resistance, Guerilla Fighter,) Methodist 1806–1881 m. Margaret Giles 1800–1872
    1. 1. Mary (Jane) Runnion 1827–1912
  2. 2. John (Stuart Runyon (DNA) line) 1801–1874 m. Nancy (Carolyn) Johnson 1803–1902
    1. 1. Pvt. (Joseph "Joe" Runyon , Civil War - Confederate, (Polk County, District 9 & Bradley) County) 1834–1880 m. Mary (A.?) Kitchens 1833–
      1. 1. John (S.) Runnions 1851–1893
      2. 2. William (Braxton "Bill") Runnions 1859–1916
      3. 3. Martha (Theresa) Runnions? 1861–
      4. 4. Allison (W. "Al") Runnions 1866–1938
      5. 5. Susan (Jane) Runnions 1869–1901
      6. 6. Houston Runnions? 1874–
      7. 7. Ida (Mae) Runnions 1877–1970
      8. 8. Isaac (Napoleon "Nep") Runnion 1854–1914 m. Flora (May) Bain 1865–1933
        1. 1. PVT. (Joseph Calvin Runnion , WWI, (No) Children) 1888–1918
      9. 9. Braxton (B.) Runnion? 1861–
      10. 10. Damariaus Runnion? 1864–
    2. 2. James (M.) Runyon 1836–1903
    3. 3. Margaret (Jane) Runyon 1832–1877
    4. 4. John Runyon 1838–
    5. 5. Catharine Runyon 1847–
    6. 6. George (Washington) Runyon 1849–1920
    7. 7. Susan (Caroline) Runyon 1851–1923
    8. 8. Louisa (S.) Runyon 1854–1915
    9. 9. Richard (Henry) Runyon 1855–1914
    10. 10. Reuben (Wesley) Runyon 1859–1913
    11. 11. Ellen (Lauvina) Runyon 1862– m. William (Alfred "Wild Bill") Hamby 1859–
      1. 1. Leo (Douglass) Hamby 1893–1937
      2. 2. Johnny (Ruben) Hamby 1878–1964
    12. 12. Marion\Miram (C.) Runions 1858– m. Eliza (Josie) Davenport 1861–
      1. 1. Elsie Runion 1902–
      2. 2. Horace Runion 1904–
      3. 3. Wesley Runions 1885–
      4. 4. Caroline Runions 1888–
      5. 5. Dillie Runions 1891–
      6. 6. Martha Runions 1894–
      7. 7. Margarett Rumons 1896–
  3. 3. Henry (M.) Runyon 1804–1875 m. Margaret Mantooth 1817–1880
    1. 1. George (Washington) Runyon 1840–1904 m. Nancy (Jane) Mantooth 1842–1855
    2. 2. Mary (J.) Runyon 1842– m. John (S.) Mantooth 1840–
    3. 3. Luthama\Luthemia (E.) Runyon 1844–1918 m. John (H.) Holder 1839–1908
      1. 1. Henry (Creed) Holder 1869–1958
      2. 2. Daisy (P.) Holder 1885–1965
      3. 3. Eunice (Rhoda) Holder 1868–1904
      4. 4. Thomas (Winfield) Holder 1876–1931
    4. 4. Amanda (Caroline) Runyon 1851–1916
    5. 5. Thomas (Winfield) Runyon 1851–1921
    6. 6. John (McDonald) Runyon 1855–1936
    7. 7. Margaret (J.) Runyon 1846–
  4. 4. Pvt. (Elias Levi "Eli" Runyon , Civil War - Confederate (Muscian), (DNA) line) 1815–1870 m. Mrs. (Mahala J.) Runyon 1812–
    1. 1. James Runyon 1834–
    2. 2. Mary Runyon 1835–
    3. 3. Eliza Runyon 1837–
    4. 4. Nancy Runyon 1840–
    5. 5. Laura (Jane Runyon (DNA) line) 1842–
    6. 6. George (Washington) Runyon 1846–1891
  5. 5. Thomas (Runyon (DNA) line) 1814–1874
    1. 1. William ("Bill" Runions (DNA) line) 1850–1918
  6. 6. Pvt. (Joseph Runion Jr., Presbyterian, Civil War - Confederate (Musician) P.O.W. turned Union, (Blounty County District 2 & Polk County) District 1817–1903 m. Elizabeth Laurence 1818–1889 m. Mary (E.) Griffin 1842–
    1. 1. Alexander (W.) Runnion 1850–1910
    2. 2. Margaret (E. "Betty") Runnions 1854–
    3. 3. Sarah (A.) Runion 1844–
    4. 4. William Runion 1846–
    5. 5. James (M.) Runion 1849–
    6. 6. Samuel (L.) Runion 1858–
  7. 7. Isaac (Runnion (DNA) line) 1819–1877 m. Eliza (Ann) Hood 1817–1901
    1. 1. Julia (Ann) Runnion 1848–1934
    2. 2. Harriet Runnion 1850–
    3. 3. Sarah (J.) Runnion 1852–
    4. 4. Eliza (Clementine) Runnion 1855–
    5. 5. Susan (A.) Runnion 1859–
    6. 6. Isaac (B. B.) Runnion 1863–
    7. 7. Mary (Catherine) Runnion 1843–
    8. 8. George (W.) Runnion 1847–
    9. 9. Nancy ("Nannie") Runnion 1849–
    10. 10. Caroline Runnion 1842–
  8. 8. Rodman (Runyon (DNA) line) 1800–1848 m. Elizabeth Burke 1821–1890
    1. 1. Henry Runyan 1844–1864
    2. 2. Mary (Jane) Runyan 1847–1915
    3. 3. Joseph (Manning) Runyan 1842–1905
  9. 9. Nancy (Runyon (DNA) line) 1800–1868 m. John Carter 1801– m. David (C.) Robinson 1795–1863
    1. 1. Minerva Robinson 1843–1926 m. Jeremiah (M. "Jerry") Fowler 1847–1919
    2. 2. Berry (Hensley) Robinson\Robertson 1826–1890
    3. 3. Elizabeth Robinson 1845–1915
    4. 4. William Robinson 1827–1916
    5. 5. Drucilla Robinson 1846–1852
    6. 6. James (Osborne\Asborn) Robinson 1835–1912
    7. 7. Harnapher Robinson 1825–1880
    8. 8. Elijah Robinson 1823–1862
    9. 9. Polly Robinson 1838–
    10. 10. Henry (Runion) Robinson 1844–
    11. 11. Louvina Carter 1836–1912 m. Daniel (Crawford) Sparks 1828–1922
      1. 1. Cynthia (Ann) Sparks 1877–1935
  10. 10. James ("Jim" Runyon (DNA) line) 1810–1880 m. Mary (Ann) Smith 1817–1880
    1. 1. Jemima (Dorinda) Runnion 1859–1940
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Jane) Runyon 1833–1922
    3. 3. Margaret (Uphamy) Runyon 1836–
    4. 4. Susan (Canzady) Runyon 1838–
    5. 5. William (Joseph) Runyon 1840–1863
    6. 6. Hiram (Horton) Runyon 1842–1879
    7. 7. Mary (Malinda) Runyon 1845–1937
    8. 8. John (Henry) Runyon 1847–1937
    9. 9. James (Smith) Runyon 1850–1904
    10. 10. Reuben (Mitchell) Runyon 1854–1924
    11. 11. Samuel (Simms) Runyon 1855–
    12. 12. Serapta ("Rapsey" Avaline) Runyon 1856–1900
  11. 11. Elizabeth (Martha Runyon , 5GG, Presbyterian?, DNA) Confirmed 1812–1887 m. Daniel (Leatherwood , 5GG, Presbyterian?, DNA) Confirmed 1806–1891
    1. 1. Nancy (M.) Leatherwood 1850–1875 m. Albert (H.) Wayman 1859–1930
    2. 2. George (Humphrey) Leatherwood 1854–1933
    3. 3. Lemmons Leatherwood 1857–
    4. 4. Cpl. (John Leatherwood , 4GG, Civil War - Confederate, DNA) Confirmed 1833–1864 m. Hannah (A. Flinn , 4GG, Lived to 96!, Methodist, Died from cerebral hemorrhage, DNA) Confirmed 1832–1929
      1. 1. John (Leatherwood , 3GG, Methodist, Lived to 92!, DNA) Confirmed 1863–1956 m. Catherine (Mariah "Kate" Trotter , 3GG, Methodist, Died from tuberculosis of the lungs, DNA) Confirmed 1871–1928
        1. 1. Bertie (Ell Leatherwood 2GG, Methodist, DNA) Confirmed 1892–1952 m. Otha (Joshua "O.J." Brown Sr., 2GG, Baptist or Methodist?, Slave Owner Line, DNA) Confirmed 1891–1970
        2. 2. James (Arthur Leatherwood (DNA) line) 1890–1973 m. Nora (Maude) Hill 1889–1922 m. Clemma (Ann "Clemmie") Flynn 1894–1985
        3. 3. Otha (Ray) Leatherwood 1914–1993 m. Ruby (Helen) Keller 1918–1996
        4. 4. Mack (McMillian) Leatherwood 1895–1958 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Lane 1895–1977
        5. 5. William (Walker "Willie" "Bill" Leatherwood (DNA) line) 1898–1979 m. Josephine (Leona "Josie") Atchley 1896–1994
        6. 6. Eva (May Leatherwood (DNA) line) 1899–1987 m. Otha (William) Atchley 1897–1964 m. Leonard Mayfield 1902–1977
        7. 7. Bessie (Cillar Leatherwood (DNA) line) 1901–1998 m. Amos (Buford) Catlett 1889–1940 m. Samuel (P.) Smith 1878–1965
        8. 8. Gussie (Lee "Gus") Leatherwood 1903–1992 m. Effie (L.) Lafollette 1904–1982
        9. 9. George (Seaton) Leatherwood 1906–1964 m. Eva (Margaret) Worth 1913–2000
        10. 10. Nova (Christene) Leatherwood 1910–1996 m. Ode (Lee) Smelcer 1912–2006
        11. 11. Amos Leatherwood 1909–1909
        12. 12. Lillie (Belle Leatherwood (DNA) line) 1887–1956 m. Walter (Pless) Moon 1885–1958
      2. 2. Columbus (Claud Leatherwood (DNA) line) 1862–1937 m. Louisa (C.) Byrd 1860–1953
        1. 1. John (Marshall) Leatherwood 1881–1961
        2. 2. George (Washington) Leatherwood 1886–1961 m. Georgia (Mettie) Fowler 1892–1977
        3. 3. Mary (J. "Mollie") Leatherwood 1886–1953 m. Charles (Moore) Plemons 1875–1929
        4. 4. Baby Leatherwood 1888–1888
        5. 5. Jettie (Ellen) Leatherwood 1889–1972
        6. 6. James (Willis) Leatherwood 1892–1957
        7. 7. Maude (Florence) Leatherwood 1895–1979
        8. 8. Randel (Buford) Leatherwood 1901–1961 m. Nina Denton 1908–
      3. 3. Mary (C. Leatherwood , (Also 3rd Great) Aunt) 1858–1900 m. Samuel (Houston Roberts , (Also 1st cousin 5x) removed) 1857–1926
    5. 5. Rachel Leatherwood 1834–1906 m. Joseph Wilson 1849–1899
      1. 1. Rebecca Wilson 1855–1942
    6. 6. Thomas Leatherwood 1835–1907 m. Mary (Ann) Shannon 1848–1891
      1. 1. Ida (Dora) Leatherwood 1873–1949
    7. 7. Elizabeth (A. "Eliza") Leatherwood 1837–1911 m. Isaac Dennis 1837–1905
    8. 8. Sarah Leatherwood 1839–1895 m. Samuel Large 1843–1928
    9. 9. Mary (Leatherwood (DNA) line) 1844–1908 m. William Wilson 1847–1910
      1. 1. Daniel Wilson 1870–1871
      2. 2. George (W.) Wilson 1865–1906
    10. 10. Frances (Ellen "Fannie") Leatherwood 1845–1937 m. Andrew (Jackson "A.J.") Thomas 1846–1920 m. George Wilson 1846–
      1. 1. Myrtle (Tennessee) Thomas 1883–1967 m. John Rochat 1883–1983
        1. 1. Fannie Rochat 1914–2014 m. William (Lafayette) Holt 1908–2004
      2. 2. Martha (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Wilson 1870–1927 m. John (Harrison) Payne 1864–1944
      3. 3. Eleanor Thomas 1881–1958
      4. 4. Andrew (Jackson Thomas) Jr. 1885–
      5. 5. Daniel (Hubert) Thomas 1887–
    11. 11. Jane Leatherwood 1847–
    12. 12. Willis (Lanford Leatherwood (DNA) line) 1848–1915 m. Mary A. 1845–1926
      1. 1. Ada Leatherwood 1879–1965
      2. 2. James (Daniel) Leatherwood 1867–1953 m. Mary (M.) McCallon 1872–1965
    13. 13. Joseph (Leatherwood (DNA) line) 1841–1926 m. Martha (Ann) Large 1846–1898
      1. 1. Sarah Leatherwood 1872–1935
      2. 2. Michael Leatherwood 1889–1977
      3. 3. Thomas (Victor) Leatherwood 1886–1955
      4. 4. George Leatherwood 1866–1942
      5. 5. Isaac Leatherwood 1865–1957 m. Nancy (Minerva) Lillard 1863–1935
        1. 1. Rus Leatherwood 1886–
        2. 2. Mary Leatherwood 1888–
        3. 3. Omie Leatherwood 1890–
        4. 4. Lela Leatherwood 1895–
        5. 5. Homer Leatherwood 1898–
        6. 6. Ethel Leatherwood 1893–2007
        7. 7. William (Abraham "Abe") Leatherwood 1900–1976
      6. 6. Rosann Leatherwood 1865–
      7. 7. Mary (Elizabeth) Leatherwood 1868–1930
      8. 8. John (Franklin) Leatherwood 1870–1941 m. Florence (Matilda Jane) Taylor 1871–1918
        1. 1. Lula (Evadell) Leatherwood 1893– m. Robert (Roscoe) Eggers 1891–
    14. 14. Martha ("Mattie" Leatherwood (DNA) line) 1852–1903 m. John (Sanders) Orr 1854–1933
      1. 1. Samuel (Anderson Orr) Sr. 1874–1952
      2. 2. Florence Orr 1887–
      3. 3. Maggie (Gertrude) Orr 1875–1936 m. Parker Gideon 1877–1968
        1. 1. Elmo Gideon 1905–1907
        2. 2. Howard (Wayne) Gideon 1908–1989 m. Iva L. 1912–1990
        3. 3. Margaret (Oneta "Peggy") Gideon 1912–1948
      4. 4. Daniel ("Dan") Orr 1877–1971 m. Linnie (Belle) Dennis 1879–1964
        1. 1. Buell (C.) Orr 1906–1997 m. Doris Felton 1907–2002
        2. 2. Floyce Orr 1911–2007 m. Reverend (Naufleet Bryan) Moon 1901–1980
        3. 3. Mattie (Lois) Orr 1913–1918
        4. 4. Dennis (Wade) Orr 1916–1998 m. Jonnie (B.) Worsham 1916–1994
      5. 5. Roy (Ellis) Orr 1893–1934
      6. 6. Horace (Monroe) Orr 1880–1950 m. Minnie (Belle) Willis 1884–1915 m. Emma (Mae) Morris 1886–1960
        1. 1. Mattie (Loella) Orr 1901–1996 m. Sidney (Lewis) Baldwin 1903–1977
        2. 2. Syble (Ovell) Orr 1921–1988 m. Samuel (Newtown) Moreland 1902–1991
        3. 3. Donald ("Don") Orr 1925–2002
        4. 4. Wilbur (C. "W.C.") Orr 1928–2012
        5. 5. Homer (Harold) Orr 1926–1931
        6. 6. Bessie (Maurine) Orr 1907–1985 m. Herman (Ray Downey) Sr. 1904–1976
        7. 7. Thurman (Eugene) Orr 1908–1910
        8. 8. John (Daniel) Orr 1911–1964 m. Gladys McCann 1914–1995
        9. 9. Elmer (Truett) Orr 1912–1993 m. Allie (Edith) Timmons 1916–2002
      7. 7. William (Philander "Billie") Orr 1885–
      8. 8. Benjamin ("Bennie") Orr 1885–

Elizabeth 6GG's Timeline

2 Records

1774
December 3, 1774
Birth of Elizabeth Shepherd , 6GG in Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America
Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America
1841
About 1841
Age 67
Death of Elizabeth Shepherd , 6GG in Blount County, Tennessee, USA
Blount County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: December 3, 1774
    Event Place: Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2916.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CDV
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1752

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: About 1841
    Event Place: Blount County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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