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Grace Emma Shepherd 1884–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jun 1884

Birth Location: West Fork, Woodbury, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 15 Jul 1974

Death Location: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States

Father: William Shepheard

Mother: Angeline Metcalf

Spouse(s): John Swanson

Children(s): Alice Swanson, Juan Swanson, Velma Swanson, Thelma Swanson, Selma Swanson, Doris Swanson

The story of Grace Emma Shepherd began in 1884 in West Fork, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. In 1885, Grace Emma Shepherd resided in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. In 1900, Grace Emma Shepherd resided in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. Grace Emma Shepherd married John Swanson, and had children including Alice Leona Swanson, Doris Jean Swanson, Juan Swanson, Selma May Swanson, Thelma Berniece Swanson, Velma Ione Babe Swanson. Grace Emma Shepherd passed away in 1974 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Grace Emma Shepherd began in 1884 in West Fork, Woodbury, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1885, Grace Emma Shepherd resided in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1900, Grace Emma Shepherd resided in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA.
  • Grace Emma Shepherd married John Swanson, and had children including Alice Leona Swanson, Doris Jean Swanson, Juan Swanson, Selma May Swanson, Thelma Berniece Swanson, Velma Ione Babe Swanson.
  • Grace Emma Shepherd passed away in 1974 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States.

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)

John Swanson
1873–1948
Birth Location: Sweden
JS

Children(s)

Alice Swanson
1920–2016
Birth Location: Moville, Woodbury, Iowa
AS
Juan Swanson
1918–2005
Birth Location: Iowa
JS
Velma Swanson
1915–2010
Birth Location: Moville Township, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
VS
Thelma Swanson
1911–1987
Birth Location: Bronson, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
TS
Selma Swanson
1913–1931
Birth Location: Moville, Iowa
SS
Doris Swanson
1922–2012
Birth Location: Moville, Woodbury, Iowa
DS

Grace Shepherd's Ancestors

Self
Grace Shepherd
1884–1974
Birth Place: West Fork, 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

Grace Shepherd's Descendants

1.
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Grace (Emma) Shepherd (12 Jun 1884–15 Jul 1974) m. John Swanson (3 Feb 1873–25 Mar 1948)
  1. 1. Alice (Leona) Swanson 1920–2016
  2. 2. Juan Swanson 1918–2005 m. Elden (Odie) Burr 1920–1984
  3. 3. Velma (Ione "Babe") Swanson 1915–2010
  4. 4. Thelma (Berniece) Swanson 1911–1987 m. John (A) Hagey 1916–1987
  5. 5. Selma (May) Swanson 1913–1931
  6. 6. Doris (Jean) Swanson 1922–2012 m. Carlos (D. Santana) Torres 1924–1996

Grace Shepherd's Timeline

11 Records

1884
12 Jun 1884
Birth of Grace Emma Shepherd in West Fork, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
West Fork, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1885
1885
Age 1
Grace Emma Shepherd resided here in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Grace Emma Shepherd resided here in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Grace Emma Shepherd resided here in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1911
abt 1911
Age 27
Grace Emma Shepherd resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 36
Grace Emma Shepherd resided here in Arlington, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Arlington, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 41
Grace Emma Shepherd resided here in Moville, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Moville, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Grace Emma Shepherd resided here in Arlington, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Arlington, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Grace Emma Shepherd resided here in Moville, Woodbury, Iowa
Moville, Woodbury, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 56
Grace Emma Shepherd resided here in Moville, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Moville, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1974
15 Jul 1974
Age 90
Death of Grace Emma Shepherd in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1884
    Event Place: West Fork, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Moville, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01214; Page: 63A; Enumeration District: 97-1
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Arlington, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T625_519; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 178
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Arlington, Woodbury, Iowa; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0001
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grange, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: 466; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1240466
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grange, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T624_429; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0164; FHL microfilm: 1374442
    [7] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Textual Records
    [8] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; DGS: 101715038
    [9] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grange, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: 466; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1240466

    Genealogy Event 4
    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: 2B; Enumeration District: 0164; FHL microfilm: 1374442

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1911
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Arlington, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Arlington, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T625_519; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 178

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Moville, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Arlington, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Arlington, Woodbury, Iowa; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0001

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Moville, Woodbury, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Moville, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01214; Page: 63A; Enumeration District: 97-1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Moville, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Moville, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01214; Page: 63A; Enumeration District: 97-1

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1974
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States
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