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Joseph Shepherd 1861–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Apr 1861

Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 9 Nov 1919

Death Location: Gunlock, Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Bryson Shepherd

Mother: Elizabeth Crager

Spouse(s): Francis Shepherd

Children(s): Jane Shepherd, Willie Shepherd, Wilson Shepherd, Jenny Shepherd, Lulie Shepherd, Sarrah Shepherd, Rebecca Shepherd

In 1861, Joseph Shepherd entered the world in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA, born to Bryson R Shepherd And Elizabeth Betty Crager. In 1870, Joseph Shepherd resided in Precinct 6, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Joseph Shepherd resided in Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA. Joseph Shepherd married Francis Shepherd, and had children including Jane Shepherd, Jenny Belle Shepherd, Lulie Shepherd, Rebecca Shepherd, Sarrah Shepherd, Willie Shepherd, Wilson Shepherd. Joseph Shepherd passed away in 1919 in Gunlock, Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1861, Joseph Shepherd entered the world in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA, born to Bryson R Shepherd And Elizabeth Betty Crager.
  • In 1870, Joseph Shepherd resided in Precinct 6, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Joseph Shepherd resided in Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.
  • Joseph Shepherd married Francis Shepherd, and had children including Jane Shepherd, Jenny Belle Shepherd, Lulie Shepherd, Rebecca Shepherd, Sarrah Shepherd, Willie Shepherd, Wilson Shepherd.
  • Joseph Shepherd passed away in 1919 in Gunlock, Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bryson Shepherd
1816–1890
Birth Location: Lee, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Crager
1820–1880
Birth Location: Wythe, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Francis Shepherd
1866–1939
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Jane Shepherd
1886–1961
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Willie Shepherd
1888–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Wilson Shepherd
1890–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Jenny Shepherd
1892–1953
Birth Location: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
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Lulie Shepherd
1894–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
LS
Sarrah Shepherd
1896–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Rebecca Shepherd
1899–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
RS

Joseph Shepherd's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Shepherd
1861–1919
Birth Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Bryson R Shepherd
1816–1890
Lee, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth ("Betty") Crager
1820–1880
Wythe, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Jacob (Shepherd) ❤️
1781–1858
Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Hale) ❤️
1793–1875
Lee, Virginia, USA
Michael (Creger) ❤️
1782–1870
Wytheville, Wythe, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Miller
1788–1870
Wythe County, Virginia, USA
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
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph ❤️
1746–1803
Rachel ❤️
1746–1811
John ❤️
1716–1800
Keziah ❤️
1727–1804
Johann ❤️
1718–1717
Catherine ❤️
1731–1810
Charles Waller
1718–1771
Mary Waller
1720–1808

Joseph Shepherd's Descendants

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Joseph Shepherd (15 Apr 1861–9 Nov 1919) m. Francis Shepherd (Feb 1866–22 March 1939)
  1. 1. Jane Shepherd 1886–1961 m. James Oney 1888–1974
    1. 1. John (Monroe) Oney 1914–1973 m. Ella Cole 1916–1992
      1. 1. Roger Oney 1934–1983
      2. 2. Lois Oney 1936–2012
      3. 3. Wayne Oney 1940–1996
      4. 4. David Oney 1941–2020
      5. 5. Lonnie Oney 1944–1945
      6. 6. Donald (Terry) Oney 1950–2018
    2. 2. Joe Oney 1916–
    3. 3. Henry Oney 1919–
    4. 4. Charles Oney 1922–
    5. 5. Ella Owney 1908–
    6. 6. Willard Owney 1910–
    7. 7. Fredie Owney 1913–
  2. 2. Willie Shepherd 1888–
  3. 3. Wilson Shepherd 1890–
  4. 4. Jenny (Belle) Shepherd 1892–1953 m. Jesse (James) Hale 1892–1926
    1. 1. Mamie Hale 1910–1988
    2. 2. Lanie (Hale) Gibson 1920–2001
    3. 3. Cleveland Hale 1923–1923
    4. 4. Rebecca (Jane) Shepherd 1924– m. Sage Shepherd 1917–1987
      1. 1. Sheila Pope 1943–2020
      2. 2. Jesse (Elson) Shepherd 1946–1965
    5. 5. Warnie Hale 1909–
    6. 6. Richard Hale 1911–
    7. 7. Martin Hale 1913–
    8. 8. Francis Hale 1915–
    9. 9. Buck Hale 1916–
    10. 10. Maudie Hale 1919–
  5. 5. Lulie Shepherd 1894–
  6. 6. Sarrah Shepherd 1896–
  7. 7. Rebecca Shepherd 1899–

Joseph Shepherd's Timeline

7 Records

1861
15 Apr 1861
Birth of Joseph Shepherd in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 9
Joseph Shepherd resided here in Precinct 6, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 6, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
Joseph Shepherd resided here in Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Joseph Shepherd resided here in Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
Joseph Shepherd resided here in Gypsy, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Gypsy, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1919
9 Nov 1919
Age 58
Death of Joseph Shepherd in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
1919
24 Nov 1919
Age 58
Joseph Shepherd - Probate in Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Magoffin, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1861
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_484; Page: 392B
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 541; Page: 29; Enumeration District: 0056
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gypsy, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1374507
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_484; Page: 392B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 541; Page: 29; Enumeration District: 0056

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gypsy, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gypsy, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1374507

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1919
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Administrators Bonds, 1895-1930; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Magoffin County); Probate Place: Magoffin, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gunlock, Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1919
    Event Place: Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Administrators Bonds, 1895-1930; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Magoffin County); Probate Place: Magoffin, Kentucky
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