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John Shepherd 1763–1822 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Feb 1763

Birth Location: Henrico County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1822

Death Location: Washington County, Indiana, USA

Father: William Shepherd

Mother: Mary Clark

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Arnold

Children(s): John Shepherd

The story of John Shepherd began in 1763 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA. In 1800, John Shepherd resided in Garrard, Kentucky, United States. In 1810, John Shepherd resided in Shelby, Kentucky, United States. John Shepherd married Elizabeth Arnold, and had children including John M Shepherd. John Shepherd passed away in 1822 in Washington County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Shepherd began in 1763 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1800, John Shepherd resided in Garrard, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1810, John Shepherd resided in Shelby, Kentucky, United States.
  • John Shepherd married Elizabeth Arnold, and had children including John M Shepherd.
  • John Shepherd passed away in 1822 in Washington County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Shepherd
1741–1824
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, Frederick, Virginia, USA
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Mary Clark
1739–1781
Birth Location: Shepherdstown, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
MC

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Arnold
1765–1786
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
EA

Children(s)

John Shepherd
1785–1832
Birth Location: –
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John Shepherd's Ancestors

Self
John Shepherd
1763–1822
Birth Place: Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Shepherd
1741–1824
Mecklenburg, Frederick, Virginia, USA
Mary Clark
1739–1781
Shepherdstown, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Shepherd
1705–1776
Prince George, Maryland
Elizabeth (Van) Meter
1715–1793
Somerset, Somerset, New Jersey, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Shepherd
1680–1741
Sarah Cochran
1680–1705
Jan Meteren
1683–1745
Margaret Mollenauer
1687–1745
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sheppard
1645–1726
Anne Ellis
1655–1696

John Shepherd's Descendants

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John Shepherd (14 Feb 1763–1822) m. Elizabeth Arnold (1765–24 Dec 1786)
  1. 1. John (M) Shepherd 1785–1832 m. Judith Benson 1790–1870
    1. 1. James (W) Shepard 1812–1884 m. Nancy (Jane) Hungate 1821–1886
      1. 1. Sheperd 1847–1921 m. Emma (Catherine) Bundy 1864–1927 m. Paulina (F) Crane 1864–1888
        1. 1. Garris (Rudolphus) Shepard 1896–1951 m. Nellie (Ina) Goldsmith 1902–1979
        2. 2. Earl (Otis) Shepard 1892–1954 m. Florence (Ellen) Cullison 1896–1937
        3. 3. Bluford (Roscoe) Shepard 1890–1923 m. Ethel (Morgan) Knight 1886–1942
        4. 4. Oscar (Winfield) Shepard 1880–1948 m. Inez Wolf 1885– m. Elizabeth 1896–1940
        5. 5. Ophelia (F) Shepard 1886–
        6. 6. Nellie (M) Shepard 1883–1895
      2. 2. Laura (F) Shepherd 1858–1908
      3. 3. Ella Shepard 1857–
      4. 4. Harriet (S) Shepherd 1861–1950
      5. 5. Sarah (Alice) Shepherd 1860–
      6. 6. Belle (J) Shepard 1856–1930
      7. 7. Mary (Ann) Shepherd 1843–
      8. 8. Mahala (Ann) Shepherd 1842–1911
      9. 9. Nancy (Jane) Shepherd 1848–1922 m. James (D) Strange 1844–1899
        1. 1. Fred Strange 1878–1966
        2. 2. Ed Strange 1879–
        3. 3. Albert Strange 1871–
      10. 10. James (R) Shepherd 1844–1923 m. Martha (Ann) Bynum 1842–
        1. 1. Garra (L) Shepherd 1876–1966
        2. 2. Frank (Clarence) Shepherd 1879–
        3. 3. Nora (Bell) Shepherd 1871–1949
        4. 4. Willis (Plymouth) Shepherd 1873–1935

John Shepherd's Timeline

5 Records

1763
14 Feb 1763
Birth of John Shepherd in Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
1800
1800
Age 37
John Shepherd resided here in Garrard, Kentucky, United States
Garrard, Kentucky, United States
1810
1810
Age 47
John Shepherd resided here in Shelby, Kentucky, United States
Shelby, Kentucky, United States
1820
1820
Age 57
John Shepherd resided here in Washington, Indiana, United States
Washington, Indiana, United States
1822
1822
Age 59
Death of John Shepherd in Washington County, Indiana, USA
Washington County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1763
    Event Place: Henrico County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Garrard, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Shelby, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Shelby, Kentucky; Roll: 8; Page: 236; Image: 00231; Family History Library Film: 0181353

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Washington, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Washington, Indiana; Page: 222; NARA Roll: M33_14; Image: 330

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1822
    Event Place: Washington County, Indiana, USA
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