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Johnie Shepherd 1904–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 August 1904

Birth Location: Blue River, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 5 May 1978

Death Location: Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: George ❤️

Mother: Surelda ❤️

Spouse(s): Lillie Prater

Children(s): Henry Shepherd, Linnie Shepherd, Martin Shepherd, Caroline Shepherd, Bill Shepherd, Ballard Shepherd

The story of Johnie Shepherd began in 1904 in Blue River, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America. In 1910, Johnie Shepherd resided in Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky. In 1910, Johnie Shepherd resided in Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. Johnie Shepherd married Dolly Flannery, Lillie Prater, and had children including Ballard Shepherd, Bill Shepherd, Caroline Shepherd, Ester Shepherd, Frank Shepherd, Henry Shepherd, Linnie Shepherd, Martin Lee Shepherd. Johnie Shepherd passed away in 1978 in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Johnie Shepherd began in 1904 in Blue River, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America.
  • In 1910, Johnie Shepherd resided in Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky.
  • In 1910, Johnie Shepherd resided in Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • Johnie Shepherd married Dolly Flannery, Lillie Prater, and had children including Ballard Shepherd, Bill Shepherd, Caroline Shepherd, Ester Shepherd, Frank Shepherd, Henry Shepherd, Linnie Shepherd, Martin Lee Shepherd.
  • Johnie Shepherd passed away in 1978 in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George ❤️
1870–1939
Birth Location: Kentucky
G❤
Surelda ❤️
1880–1973
Birth Location: Kentucky
S❤

Spouses(s)

Lillie Prater
1906–1959
Birth Location: Prestonsburg, Floyd Co, Kentucky, USA
LP

Children(s)

Henry Shepherd
1928–2009
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, United States
HS
Linnie Shepherd
1927–1927
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, United States
LS
Martin Shepherd
1925–1969
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
MS
Caroline Shepherd
1931–2018
Birth Location: Floyd County Kentucky
CS
Bill Shepherd
1934–2019
Birth Location: Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
BS
Ballard Shepherd
1939–1944
Birth Location: Brainard, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States
BS

Johnie Shepherd's Ancestors

Self
Johnie Shepherd
1904–1978
Birth Place: Blue River, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
George Shepherd ❤️
1870–1939
Kentucky
Surelda (Byrd Gibson) ❤️
1880–1973
Kentucky
Grandparents
Sylvester (Shepherd) ❤️
1825–1894
Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America
Cynthia (Creager) ❤️
1829–1900
Wythe County, Virginia, United States of America
Samuel (Gibson) ❤️
1850–1898
Scott County, Virginia, United States of America
Caroline (Fultz) ❤️
1853–1940
Boyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Jacob ❤️
1781–1858
Elizabeth ❤️
1793–1875
Michael ❤️
1782–1870
Elizabeth Miller
1788–1870
James ❤️
1792–
Catherine Collins
1827–1910
William ❤️
1825–1882
Artie ❤️
1830–1915
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John ❤️
1749–1812
Martha ❤️
1750–1825
Benjamin ❤️
1768–1829
Dicy ❤️
1761–1829
Johann Krieger
1756–1842
Mary Waller
1743–1850
Adam ❤️
1736–1832
Catherine ❤️
1773–1840
Zachariah ❤️
1795–1860
Elizabeth ❤️
1795–1845
Hezekiah ❤️
1797–1851
Virginia ❤️
1798–1870
John ❤️
1780–1840
Anna ❤️
1786–1860

Johnie Shepherd's Descendants

1.
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Johnie Shepherd (28 August 1904–5 May 1978) m. Lillie Prater (26 Jun 1906–31 May 1959)
  1. 1. Henry Shepherd 1928–2009 m. Rachel Prater 1930–2009
  2. 2. Linnie Shepherd 1927–1927
  3. 3. Martin (Lee) Shepherd 1925–1969 m. Mildred King 1930–2009
  4. 4. Caroline Shepherd 1931–2018 m. Francis (Otis) Seedorff 1927–1970
  5. 5. Bill Shepherd 1934–2019 m. Betty (Ellen) Barnes 1940–1977
  6. 6. Ballard Shepherd 1939–1944

Johnie Shepherd's Timeline

14 Records

1904
28 August 1904
Birth of Johnie Shepherd in Blue River, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Blue River, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 6
Johnie Shepherd resided here in Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky
Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 6
Johnie Shepherd resided here in Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 16
Johnie Shepherd resided here in Fitzpatrick, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Fitzpatrick, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 16
Johnie Shepherd resided here in Fitzpatrick, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Fitzpatrick, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 26
Johnie Shepherd resided here in West Prestonburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
West Prestonburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 26
Johnie Shepherd resided here in West Prestonburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
West Prestonburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 31
Johnie Shepherd resided here in Bonanza, West Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky
Bonanza, West Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 31
Johnie Shepherd resided here in Sh, Floyd, Kentucky
Sh, Floyd, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 36
Johnie Shepherd resided here in Magistrial District 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Magistrial District 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 36
Johnie Shepherd resided here in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 46
Johnie Shepherd resided here in Lee, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Lee, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 47
Johnie Shepherd resided here in Kentucky
Kentucky
1978
5 May 1978
Age 74
Death of Johnie Shepherd in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 August 1904
    Event Place: Blue River, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 577
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Montgomery, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01343; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 87-9
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01305; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 36-5
    [4] Michigan Deaths
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fitzpatrick, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T625_569; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 4
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Prestonburg, Floyd, Kentucky; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340479
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Floyd, Kentucky; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2340480
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T624_475; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374488
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [12] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Records of Marriage 1961-2005; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1994; Certificate Range: 003500 - 037247
    [13] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Lee, Calhoun, Michig
    [14] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T624_475; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374488

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T624_475; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374488

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fitzpatrick, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fitzpatrick, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T625_569; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 4

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fitzpatrick, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fitzpatrick, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T625_569; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: West Prestonburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Prestonburg, Floyd, Kentucky; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340479
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Floyd, Kentucky; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2340480

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: West Prestonburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Prestonburg, Floyd, Kentucky; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340479
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Floyd, Kentucky; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2340480

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bonanza, West Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Montgomery, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01343; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 87-9
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01305; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 36-5

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01305; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 36-5

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magistrial District 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Montgomery, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01343; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 87-9
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01305; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 36-5

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01305; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 36-5

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Lee, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Lee, Calhoun, Michig

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brainard, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 577

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Stockbridge, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan Deaths

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Stockbridge, Ingham, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan Deaths

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 May 1978
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan Deaths
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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