YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

Major Robert Sheppard 1604 – 1654 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1604

Birth Location: Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1654

Death Location: Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States

Father: Sir Sheppard

Mother: Mary Benson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Spencer

Children(s): Anne Sheppard

Major Robert Sheppard was born in 1604 in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States, the child of Sir Richard Sheppard and Mary Benson. Major Robert Sheppard married Elizabeth Anne Spencer, and had children including Anne Sheppard. Major Robert Sheppard passed away in 1654 in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States.

Find more search results for Major Sheppard
MS

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

  • Major Robert Sheppard was born in 1604 in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States, the child of Sir Richard Sheppard and Mary Benson.
  • Major Robert Sheppard married Elizabeth Anne Spencer, and had children including Anne Sheppard.
  • Major Robert Sheppard passed away in 1654 in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Sheppard
1583 – 1683
Birth Location: Donington, Lincolnshire, England
SS
Mary Benson
1584 – 1625
Birth Location: Donington in Holland, Lincolnshire, England
MB

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Spencer
1625 – 1669
Birth Location: Jamestown, Surry, Virginia, United States
ES

Children(s)

Anne Sheppard
1644 – 1716
Birth Location: Jamestown, Surry, Virginia, USA
AS

Major Sheppard's Ancestors

Self
Major Sheppard
1604 – 1654
Birth Place: Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Parents
Sir Richard Sheppard
1583 – 1683
Donington, Lincolnshire, England
Mary Benson
1584 – 1625
Donington in Holland, Lincolnshire, England
Grandparents
Sir (John) Sheppard
1555 – 1594
Donington in Holland, Lincolnshire, England
LADY (ELIZABETH) SIBSIE
1560 – 1626
Donington, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
Christopher Benson
1530 – 1608
Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England
Maude (Wiliiams) Warner
1553 – 1618
Harpsden, Oxfordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Robert Shepherd
1530 – 1581
Alicia
1535 – 1638
Thomas Benson
1496 – 1560
Mary
1515 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sam Shepherd
1505 – 1560
Margaret
1510 – 1612

Major Sheppard's Descendants

1.
MS
Major (Robert) Sheppard (1604 – 1654) m. Elizabeth (Anne) Spencer (1625 – 13 May 1669)
  1. 1. Anne Sheppard (May 1644 – 1716) m. George (Foster) Newsom (1639 – 15 Dec 1697) m. Thomas Hart (1638 – 10 Jun 1669)
    1. 1. Mary (Foster) Newsome (1666 – 1734) m. Henry Hart (1662 – 20 July 1739)
      1. 1. Thomas Hart (1685 – 6 Mar 1748) m. Mary (Jane) Lane (1687 – abt 1760)
        1. 1. Mary Hart (1710 – Oct 1751) m. Capt. (John) Sanders (9 March 1705 – 14 March 1790)
    2. 2. Henry Hart (1662 – 20 July 1739) m. Mary (Foster) Newsome (1666 – 1734)

Major Sheppard's Timeline

2 Records

1604
1604
Birth of Major Robert Sheppard in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
1654
1654
Age 50
Death of Major Robert Sheppard in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1604
    Event Place: Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1654
    Event Place: Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Find more search results for Major Sheppard

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