YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Johanna (Joan) Shepherd 1590–1671 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 April 1590

Birth Location: Melksham, Wiltshire, England

Death Date: 6 Mar 1671

Death Location: Cropwell Bishop, Nottinghamshire, , England

Father: Henry(Henrici) Shepherd

Mother: Joan(Johanna) Ruttie

Spouse(s): Thomas Widdowson

Children(s): Thomas Widdowson

In 1590, Johanna (Joan) Shepherd entered the world in Melksham, Wiltshire, England, born to Henry Henrici Shepherd And Joan Johanna Ruttie. Johanna (Joan) Shepherd married Thomas Widdowson, and had children including Thomas Widdowson. Johanna (Joan) Shepherd passed away in 1671 in Cropwell Bishop, Nottinghamshire, , England.

Find more search results for Johanna Shepherd
JS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1590, Johanna (Joan) Shepherd entered the world in Melksham, Wiltshire, England, born to Henry Henrici Shepherd And Joan Johanna Ruttie.
  • Johanna (Joan) Shepherd married Thomas Widdowson, and had children including Thomas Widdowson.
  • Johanna (Joan) Shepherd passed away in 1671 in Cropwell Bishop, Nottinghamshire, , England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Johanna Shepherd's Ancestors

Self
Johanna Shepherd
1590–1671
Birth Place: Melksham, Wiltshire, England
Parents
Henry(Henrici) Shepherd
1560–1594
Melksham, Wiltshire, England
Joan(Johanna) Ruttie
1573–1600
Melksham, Wiltshire, England
Grandparents
Henry SHEPHERD
1540–1602
Melksham Wiltshire, England
Elizabetha Marshman
1550–1630
Wiltshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Johanna Shepherd's Descendants

1.
JS
Johanna ((Joan)) Shepherd (3 April 1590–6 Mar 1671) m. Thomas Widdowson (1592–1671)
  1. 1. Thomas Widdowson 1616–1667 m. Elinor\Ellen (Widdowson) 1620–1670
    1. 1. Thomas (Widdison) (3) 1645–1708 m. Alice Street 1650–1715
      1. 1. Thomas (Widdowson) (4) 1673–1721 m. Sarah White 1673–1712
        1. 1. William Widdowson 1703–1751 m. Mary Woodward 1703–1758

Johanna Shepherd's Timeline

2 Records

1590
3 April 1590
Birth of Johanna (Joan) Shepherd in Melksham, Wiltshire, England
Melksham, Wiltshire, England
1671
6 Mar 1671
Age 81
Death of Johanna (Joan) Shepherd in Cropwell Bishop, Nottinghamshire, , England
Cropwell Bishop, Nottinghamshire, , England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 April 1590
    Event Place: Melksham, Wiltshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1671
    Event Place: Cropwell Bishop, Nottinghamshire, , England

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE