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Martha Jane Sheppard Shepard 1819–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Aug 1819

Birth Location: Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 10 Aug 1878

Death Location: Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: John Sheppard

Mother: Nancy del

Spouse(s): James Bailey

Children(s): Franklin Bailey, James Bailey, Jemima Bailey, John Bailey, Nancy Wood, William Bailey, Zachariah Bailey, Mary Collins, Tessie Bailey, Elizabeth Bailey, Jemima Bailey

The story of Martha Jane Sheppard Shepard began in 1819 in Tennessee, United States. In 1860, Martha Jane Sheppard Shepard resided in Police District 1, Carroll, Mississippi, USA. Martha Jane Sheppard Shepard married James Harrison Bailey, and had children including Elizabeth Betty Bailey, Franklin Frederick Bailey, James Robert Bailey, Jemima Isabel Belle Bailey, Jemima Isabell Belle Bailey, John Lee Wilton Bailey, Mary Jane Bailey Collins, Nancy M Bailey Wood, Tessie Bailey, William Rufus Bailey, Zachariah Taylor Z T Bailey. Martha Jane Sheppard Shepard passed away in 1878 in Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Jane Sheppard Shepard began in 1819 in Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1860, Martha Jane Sheppard Shepard resided in Police District 1, Carroll, Mississippi, USA.
  • Martha Jane Sheppard Shepard married James Harrison Bailey, and had children including Elizabeth Betty Bailey, Franklin Frederick Bailey, James Robert Bailey, Jemima Isabel Belle Bailey, Jemima Isabell Belle Bailey, John Lee Wilton Bailey, Mary Jane Bailey Collins, Nancy M Bailey Wood, Tessie Bailey, William Rufus Bailey, Zachariah Taylor Z T Bailey.
  • Martha Jane Sheppard Shepard passed away in 1878 in Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sheppard
1795–1871
Birth Location: Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Nancy del
1802–1852
Birth Location: Anson, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

James Bailey
1821–1896
Birth Location: Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
JB

Children(s)

Franklin Bailey
1847–
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
FB
James Bailey
1861–1921
Birth Location: Carroll County, Mississippi, USA
JB
Jemima Bailey
1852–1909
Birth Location: Carroll County, Mississippi, USA
JB
John Bailey
1845–1927
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
JB
Nancy Wood
1855–1884
Birth Location: Carroll County, Mississippi, USA
NW
William Bailey
1854–1900
Birth Location: Carroll, Mississippi, USA
WB
Zachariah Bailey
1847–1940
Birth Location: Carroll, Mississippi, United States
ZB
Mary Collins
1848–1923
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
MC
Tessie Bailey
1862–1909
Birth Location: Carroll County, Mississippi, USA
TB
Elizabeth Bailey
1855–
Birth Location: Carroll County, Mississippi, USA
EB
Jemima Bailey
1852–1909
Birth Location: Mississippi
JB

Martha Shepard's Ancestors

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Martha Shepard
1819–1878
Birth Place: Tennessee, United States
Parents
John George del Sheppard
1795–1871
Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Nancy (Jane) del
1802–1852
Anson, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William (Marthan Sheppard ( old spelling SHEPHERD)) II
1763–1840
Lanes Creek, Anson, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth (Yerby SAWYERS SHEPPARD- New) spelling)
1775–1848
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Shepard's Descendants

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Martha (Jane Sheppard) Shepard (18 Aug 1819–10 Aug 1878) m. James (Harrison) Bailey (1821–1896)
  1. 1. Franklin (Frederick #) Bailey 1847– m. Mary (Polly #) Littleton 1847–1920
    1. 1. Thomas (Jefferson "Tom") Bailey 1873–1960 m. Elizabeth (Maggie Lenore) Lambkin 1879–1933 m. Betty Beckwith 1884–1960
      1. 1. Thelma (Beatrice (Dimple)) Bailey 1916–2001 m. Richard (Watson "R.W." Collier) Jr 1901–1993
        1. 1. Richard (Herbert) Collier 1937–2026
        2. 2. John (Carroll Collier) * 1941–2023 m. Grace (Ophelia (2) Nelson) * 1942–2007
        3. 3. Ferral (Bruce Collier) Sr 1946–2016 m. Janie (Sue (1) Bishop) * 1950–1990
      2. 2. Byron (Thomas) Bailey 1898– m. Sarah (Shell) Grant 1903–1941 m. Lottie (Polise) Fowler 1899– m. Irene Browning 1919–1944
        1. 1. Marcus (Ray) Bailey 1923–1995
        2. 2. Helen (Louise Bailey) Browning 1925–2010 m. William (Mead) Browning 1924–1981
        3. 3. Barbara (Shell Bailey) Beckwith 1933–2001 m. James (Edward) Beckwith 1930–1987
        4. 4. Ruth (Irene) Bailey 1927–1976
        5. 5. Dorothy (Lenora Bailey) McCluskey 1932–1993
        6. 6. Willie (Mae) Bailey 1930–1985
        7. 7. Thomas (Bingham "Bennie") Bailey 1922–1971
      3. 3. Katie (Wilma) Bailey 1904–1990 m. William (Garrison) Ross 1901–1957
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Rosa #) Ross 1924–2007 m. John (Everett "Newt") Alford 1924–2003
        2. 2. Katherine (#) Ross 1933–2019
        3. 3. Wilma (#) Ross 1921–1996
        4. 4. Josie (#) Ross 1930–2021
      4. 4. Theresa (Maggie) Bailey 1909–1986 m. Jefferson (Davis) Lott 1911–
        1. 1. Jefferson (Davis "Jeff") Lott 1929–1986
      5. 5. Frederick (Franklin) Bailey 1911–1979 m. Doris (Lucille # Lott) Bailey 1916–1983
        1. 1. Opal (Jean # Bailey) Vassar 1940–1990 m. Leo (Solon Vassar) Sr 1938–2014
        2. 2. Infant (^) Bailey 1940–1940
        3. 3. Fredrick (Fancher # Bailey) Sr 1931–1979
        4. 4. Joyce (Fay # Bailey) Amerson 1943–1990
      6. 6. Lottie (Bernice) Bailey 1918–2004 m. Rogers (Hayes) Lott 1917–1993
        1. 1. Winford (Ray Lott) Sr 1939–2013
        2. 2. Carl (Hayes) Lott 1937– m. Sibyl (Cleo Terrell) Lott 1920–1988
      7. 7. John (Brittin "J.B.") Bailey 1922–2013
    2. 2. Ranson (M.) Bailey 1872–
    3. 3. Andrew (Jackson) Bailey 1872–1949 m. Frances ("Fannie") Inman 1874–1936
      1. 1. Infant Bailey 1900–1900
      2. 2. James (Alfred) Bailey 1905–1972
    4. 4. John (R) Bailey 1878–1962
      1. 1. Vallie (Mae) Bailey 1906–1992
        1. 1. William (Linn (Nikki??)) Martin? 1936–2013
    5. 5. Isabell Bailey 1879–
    6. 6. Buck (B.) Bailey 1882–1963 m. Emma Griggs 1883–1965
      1. 1. Sylvia (Ann) Bailey 1916–1990 m. George (William Powers) Sr 1913–1987
        1. 1. George (Powers) Jr 1935–2001
        2. 2. Percy (Bailey) Powers 1943–1988
        3. 3. Terri (Margaret) Powers 1940–1982
    7. 7. Martha (Jane) Bailey 1889–1981 m. George (Washington) Gober 1872–1961
      1. 1. Mattie (Maude Gober) Williby 1905–1993 m. Arthur (Garland) Willoughby 1902–1977
        1. 1. Daniel (Corbett) Willoughby... 1926–2002 m. Hazel (Elizabeth) Smith 1931–2017
        2. 2. Malcolm (Hall) Willoughby 1924–1969
        3. 3. Arthur (Garland "Boots" Willoughby) Jr 1930–2008
        4. 4. Morris (Tyler) Willoughby 1928–2015 m. Jimmie (Lee) Pace 1926–2010
        5. 5. Carol (Ann) Willoughby 1938–1981
      2. 2. Lottie (Bell) Devine 1899–1980
      3. 3. Geneva ("Eva" Gober) Pinkston 1907–2001 m. Lee (C) Pinkston 1908–1983
      4. 4. Mildred (Marie Gober) Shelton 1916–2001
      5. 5. George (W Gober) Jr 1911–2005
      6. 6. Milton (Lee) Gober 1918–1959
      7. 7. Myrtis (J Gober) Floyd 1921–2000
      8. 8. Cecil Gober 1926–1954
      9. 9. Infant (Son) Gober 1923–1923
    8. 8. William (Westley) Bailey 1885–1907
      1. 1. Mary (Melissa) Bailey 1907–1977 m. Lee (Roy) Harris 1903–1964
        1. 1. Bertha (Mae) Harris 1921–2006 m. Thomas (Matthew Mann) Sr. 1922–2010
        2. 2. Clara (Lee) Harris 1934–2015
        3. 3. Daisy (Mae) Harris 1932–2007
        4. 4. Malcolm Harris 1923–1931
        5. 5. James (Wesley) Harris 1948–1948
  2. 2. James (Robert #) Bailey 1861–1921 m. Cherrie (Olivia) Burt 1864–1952
    1. 1. Henry (#) Bailey 1883–
    2. 2. Cora (Jane # Bailey) Sykes 1885–1911 m. Louin (Henry) Sykes 1885–1961
      1. 1. Henry Sykes 1906–1964
      2. 2. James ("Jimmie" L) Sykes 1910–1990
      3. 3. Syrene (Olivia) Sykes 1906–2003
    3. 3. Millie (#) Bailey 1878–1975
    4. 4. Mary (Amanda) Bailey 1890–1968 m. Louin (Henry) Sykes 1885–1961
      1. 1. Susie (Olivia) Sykes 1912–2011
      2. 2. Guy (Cleveland) Sykes 1918–2012
      3. 3. Robert (Jason) Sykes 1921–1997
      4. 4. James (Birdett) Sykes 1915–1989
    5. 5. James (Edward #) Bailey 1895–1979
    6. 6. Annie (L #) Bailey 1896–1978
    7. 7. Alene (Pearl "Ollie" #) Bailey 1898–1985
    8. 8. Frances (Elizabeth "Lizzie" # Bailey White) Perry 1901–1989 m. Frank (Eli) Perry 1889–1963 m. Joseph (D) White 1895–
      1. 1. Lee (P.) Perry 1927–2013 m. Betty (Jane) Breed 1930–2015
      2. 2. Fred (D) White 1920–2001 m. Naomi (Mae) Gregg 1926–2017
      3. 3. Frances (White) Eiland 1921–2004 m. Paul (L) Eiland 1912–1999
      4. 4. Elizabeth (White) Boydston 1924–2015 m. John (Pruett) Boydston 1916–1996
        1. 1. John (Robert) Boydston 1941–
      5. 5. Frank (J) Perry 1911–1965 m. Allie (Mae) Bennett 1907–1988
        1. 1. Powell (George) Perry 1939–1977
        2. 2. Julia (Ann # Perry) McDonald 1936–2006
        3. 3. Frank (James ^ Perry) Jr. 1932–1933
        4. 4. Joe (Wayne #) Perry 1944–1998
        5. 5. Alethea (Mae # Perry) Bardo 1933–1998
        6. 6. Mary (Ellen # Perry) Burgin 1942–1987
    9. 9. Amanda (K #) Bailey 1905–2003
    10. 10. Jason (^) Bailey 1887–1887
  3. 3. Jemima (Isabell "Belle" #) Bailey 1852–1909 m. Andy Chorley 1852–1930
    1. 1. Jane (H (Atche)) Corley 1879–1936 m. John (Britnal "Britt") Lott 1875–1936
      1. 1. Roger (Hays #) Lott 1917–1993
      2. 2. Jefferson (Davis #) Lott 1905–1946
      3. 3. Mattie (Ann #) Bailey 1901–1992
      4. 4. Bessie (Allibel # Lott) Bailey 1895–1977
      5. 5. Doris (Lucille # Lott) Bailey 1916–1983 m. Frederick (Franklin) Bailey 1911–1979
      6. 6. Lottie (Mae #) Lott 1899–1979
      7. 7. Allie (Estelle # Lott) Tackett 1902– m. Edward McDonald 1897–1939 m. Walter (Dent) Hughes 1917–1970
        1. 1. Ellen (Marie) McDonald 1929–1995
        2. 2. Janie (M) McDonald 1925–
        3. 3. Mary (Grace) McDonald 1926–1993
      8. 8. Andrew (#) Lott 1913–1926
      9. 9. Opal (#) Lott 1915–1954 m. David Corder 1901–1948
        1. 1. John (Britton) Snell 1928–2004
        2. 2. David (Andy) Wiltshire 1936–2002
    2. 2. Andrew (William "Andy") Corley 1887–1973 m. Lillie (Iona) Lott 1888–1970
      1. 1. Lillie (B) Corley 1908–
      2. 2. Nina (Aytch Corley) & 1911–1987 m. Thomas (Devaugh Little) & 1913–1986
        1. 1. Bobby (Lane Little) & 1939–1999
  4. 4. John (Lee "Wilton" #) Bailey 1845–1927 m. Martha (Molly) Taylor 1847–1916
    1. 1. Cleveland ("Cleve" Anderson Hendricks) Bailey 1881–1957
    2. 2. George (Robert) Bailey 1891–1960
    3. 3. James (Wilton Bailey) Sr 1886–1949
    4. 4. Martha ("Mattie" S Bailey) Little 1879–1938
    5. 5. Nancy (Lee Bailey) Little 1881–1972 m. John (Tillman) Little 1873–1964
      1. 1. Thomas (Devaugh Little) & 1913–1986 m. Nina (Aytch Corley) & 1911–1987
      2. 2. Nannie ("Helen") Little 1915–2006
      3. 3. William (Leander) Little 1897–1955
        1. 1. James (E Little) Sr 1915–1983
        2. 2. Clarence (Arthur) Little 1918–1997 m. Octavia (Lorene) Youngblood 1931–1999
      4. 4. James (Lafayette) Little 1899–1965 m. Annie (Carroll Geneva) Little 1900–1951
        1. 1. Mary (Estelle Little) Corder 1918–2013
        2. 2. Sadie (Mae Little) Bryant 1940–1975
        3. 3. Lloyd (Junior) Little 1931–1998
        4. 4. James (Ladell) Little 1935–2018
        5. 5. Grady (Lee) Little 1921–1999
      5. 5. David (Lonzo) Little 1901–1971
      6. 6. Sidney (E) Little 1903–1953
      7. 7. Annie Little 1908–
      8. 8. Ruby Little 1909–
      9. 9. Eva (Louise) Little 1918–
    6. 6. Louisa (Ellen Bailey) Williamson 1877–1932 m. John (Milas) Williamson... 1879–1947
      1. 1. Bulus (L "Bud") WILLIAMSON 1902–1963
      2. 2. John ("Silas") WILLIAMSON 1900–1966
      3. 3. Lottie (Viola) WILLIAMSON 1904–1973
      4. 4. Katie (Lou) WILLIAMSON 1907–1970
      5. 5. Clarence (Lott) WILLIAMSON 1919–1953
      6. 6. Eugene (Dudley) Williamson 1910–1976
      7. 7. George (Yancy) WILLIAMSON 1912–2007
      8. 8. Joseph (Burnice) Williamson 1916–2003
      9. 9. Lillie (Williamson) Brooks 1914–2004
      10. 10. Theodore (G Bilbo) Williamson 1910–1988
      11. 11. Jack (Tollison Williamson) Sr. 1905–1965
      12. 12. Jack (Toliver) Williamson 1905–1965
      13. 13. Katie (Lou) Williamson 1907–1970
      14. 14. Silas Williamson 1900–1966
    7. 7. Mary (Elizabeth Bailey) Little 1883–1941 m. Charles (Ellet) Little 1881–1961
      1. 1. George (Monroe) Little 1915–1993 m. Elsie (Elizabeth Abbott McCray) Little 1916–1989
      2. 2. Annie (Maud) Little 1902–1949
      3. 3. John (William) Little 1910–1958 m. Neomia Dell 1913–1988
        1. 1. James (Charles) Little 1932–2014 m. Della I 1933–2000
        2. 2. Mavis (Little) Hoffa 1950–2011
      4. 4. Jessie (Ladell) Little 1913–1981 m. Modie (L) Musclewhite 1917–1998
  5. 5. Nancy (M # Bailey) Wood 1855–1884
  6. 6. William (Rufus #) Bailey 1854–1900
  7. 7. Zachariah (Taylor "Z.T.") Bailey 1847–1940 m. Vicie (A) Dunn 1859–1915 m. Nancy (J. Mammie) Littleton 1847–1878
    1. 1. Zachariah (Taylor) Bailey 1880–1957
    2. 2. John (Henry) Bailey 1889–1958
    3. 3. Celia (Ann Matilda) Bailey 1882–1976
    4. 4. Andrew (Thomas) Bailey 1886–1916
    5. 5. Mollie (Lavinia) BAILEY 1891–1972
    6. 6. Alonza Bailey 1894–1919
    7. 7. Sidney (Albert) Bailey 1899–1964
    8. 8. Mamie Bailey 1894–
    9. 9. Joseph (Donald) Bailey 1901–1976
    10. 10. Jemima (Isabell) Bailey 1884–1916
    11. 11. James (Harrison) Bailey 1871–1950
    12. 12. Laura (Lee) Bailey 1872–1962
    13. 13. Sarah ("Jane" Sallie) BAILEY 1875–1958
    14. 14. Allice Bailey 1876–1940
    15. 15. Jane Bailey 1875–1958
  8. 8. Mary (Jane # Bailey) Collins 1848–1923
  9. 9. Tessie (?) Bailey 1862–1909
  10. 10. Elizabeth ("Betty" ?) Bailey 1855–
  11. 11. Jemima (Isabel "Belle") Bailey 1852–1909 m. Andrew (Richmond) Corley 1852–1930
    1. 1. Betty (Aythe) Corley 1875–1963 m. John (Britnal "Britt") Lott 1875–1936
      1. 1. Rogers (Hayes) Lott 1917–1993 m. Lottie (Bernice) Bailey 1918–2004

Martha Shepard's Timeline

5 Records

1819
Aug 18, 1819
Birth of Martha Jane Sheppard Shepard in Tennessee
Tennessee
1819
18 Aug 1819
Birth of Martha Jane Sheppard Shepard in Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States
1860
1860
Age 41
Martha Jane Sheppard Shepard resided here in Police District 1, Carroll, Mississippi, USA
Police District 1, Carroll, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 51
Martha Jane Sheppard Shepard resided here in Township 20 Range 4, Carroll, Mississippi, USA
Township 20 Range 4, Carroll, Mississippi, USA
1878
10 Aug 1878
Age 59
Death of Martha Jane Sheppard Shepard in Odd Fellow Cem, Grenada, Mississippi, United States
Odd Fellow Cem, Grenada, Mississippi, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 18, 1819
    Event Place: Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1819
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 20 Range 4, Carroll, Mississippi; Roll: M593_723; Page: 680B
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Police District 1, Carroll, Mississippi; Page: 831
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Police District 1, Carroll, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Police District 1, Carroll, Mississippi; Page: 831

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 20 Range 4, Carroll, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 20 Range 4, Carroll, Mississippi; Roll: M593_723; Page: 680B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1878
    Event Place: Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Martha Jane Shepard Bailey 10 Aug 1878

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1878
    Event Place: Odd Fellow Cem, Grenada, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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