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John S. Herd 1864–1893 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jul 1864

Birth Location: Bar Creek, Clay, Kentucky

Death Date: 11 Dec 1893

Death Location: Barcreek, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Elijah Herd

Mother: Ibby Baker

Spouse(s): Mary Herd

Children(s): Elijah Herd, Isaiah Herd, Sophia Herd, George Herd, Sallie Herd, Anna Herd

The story of John S. Herd began in 1864 in Bar Creek, Clay, Kentucky. In 1880, John S. Herd resided in Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky, USA. John S. Herd married Allabamma Spurlock, Mary Jane Miller Herd, and had children including Anna Herd, Elijah J Herd, George Herd, Isaiah Herd, Sallie Herd, Sophia Herd. John S. Herd passed away in 1893 in Barcreek, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John S. Herd began in 1864 in Bar Creek, Clay, Kentucky.
  • In 1880, John S. Herd resided in Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky, USA.
  • John S. Herd married Allabamma Spurlock, Mary Jane Miller Herd, and had children including Anna Herd, Elijah J Herd, George Herd, Isaiah Herd, Sallie Herd, Sophia Herd.
  • John S. Herd passed away in 1893 in Barcreek, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Herd
1835–1924
Birth Location: Clay, Kentucky, USA
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Ibby Baker
1844–1908
Birth Location: Clay, Kentucky, USA
IB

Spouses(s)

Mary Herd
1851–1890
Birth Location: Perry Co, Kentucky
MH

Children(s)

Elijah Herd
1884–1963
Birth Location: Bar Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
EH
Isaiah Herd
1886–1927
Birth Location: Bar Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
IH
Sophia Herd
1881–1924
Birth Location: Clay, Kentucky, USA
SH
George Herd
1870–
Birth Location: Kentucky
GH
Sallie Herd
1866–1938
Birth Location: Kentucky
SH
Anna Herd
1876–1937
Birth Location: Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
AH

John Herd's Ancestors

Self
John Herd
1864–1893
Birth Place: Bar Creek, Clay, Kentucky
Parents
Elijah Herd
1835–1924
Clay, Kentucky, USA
Ibby Baker
1844–1908
Clay, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Herd's Descendants

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John (S.) Herd (13 Jul 1864–11 Dec 1893) m. Mary (Jane Miller\) Herd (26 June 1851–22 May 1890)
  1. 1. Elijah (J.) Herd 1884–1963 m. Nelly Davidson 1899–
    1. 1. John (Henry) Herd 1921–2006 m. Helen (Frances) Herd 1930–2010
    2. 2. Mary (D) Herd 1926–
    3. 3. Harry (S) Herd 1931–2009
  2. 2. Isaiah Herd 1886–1927
  3. 3. Sophia Herd 1881–1924
  4. 4. George Herd 1870–
  5. 5. Sallie Herd 1866–1938 m. Ambrose Jarvis 1845–
    1. 1. Ida Jarvis 1883–
    2. 2. Allie Jarvis 1891–
    3. 3. Lizzie Jarvis 1893–
    4. 4. Holt Jarvis 1896–
    5. 5. Cora Jarvis 1904–
    6. 6. Manard Jarvis 1907–
    7. 7. Harvey Jarvis 1910–
    8. 8. Amelia Jarvis 1889–1920 m. George (Frank) Crawford 1879–1910
      1. 1. Gracie Crawford 1907–1911
      2. 2. Stella Crawford 1908–1999 m. Harry (LLoyd) Reeseman 1886–1963
        1. 1. Carolyn (Loretta) Reeseman 1928–1954 m. Samuel (Lee) McAbee 1906–1968
      3. 3. John (Anderson) Crawford 1912–1977 m. Sarah Davis 1920–2011
        1. 1. James (Junior Crawford) Jr 1937–2015
      4. 4. James Crawford 1915–1979
      5. 5. Holt Crawford 1918–1918
    9. 9. Lily Jarvis 1898–
  6. 6. Anna Herd 1876–1937 m. James (Ballinger) Howard 1874–1961
    1. 1. Georgia (Lorine Howard\) Edge 1920–1990
    2. 2. Myrtle Howard\Herrin 1909–1975
    3. 3. John (Israel) Howard 1894–1949 m. Esther (Mae) Hendry 1898–1983
      1. 1. Wanda (Maxine Howard) Wood 1921–2014
    4. 4. Arlie (Bernice Howard\) Laux 1914–2012
    5. 5. Dora Howard\Korbar 1903–1977
    6. 6. Mary (Helen) Howard\Woodrum 1917–2007
    7. 7. McKee ("Mac") Howard 1912–1969
    8. 8. Ella Howard\Kirchner 1901–1925
    9. 9. William (L) Howard 1911–
    10. 10. Bj Howard 1895–
    11. 11. Laury Howard 1907–

John Herd's Timeline

3 Records

1864
13 Jul 1864
Birth of John S. Herd in Bar Creek, Clay, Kentucky
Bar Creek, Clay, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 16
John S. Herd resided here in Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1893
11 Dec 1893
Age 29
Death of John S. Herd in Bar Creek, Clay, Kentucky
Bar Creek, Clay, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1864
    Event Place: Bar Creek, Clay, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky; Roll: 410; Family History Film: 1254410; Page: 492A; Enumeration District: 023; Image: 0189
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky; Roll: 410; Family History Film: 1254410; Page: 492A; Enumeration District: 023; Image: 0189

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1893
    Event Place: Bar Creek, Clay, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Kentucky. County Court (Clay County); Probate Place: Clay, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Barcreek, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Kentucky. County Court (Clay County); Probate Place: Clay, Kentucky
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