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Martha Susan Shepherd 1828–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 August 1828

Birth Location: Shelby County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 8 February 1920

Death Location: Round Grove, Lawrence County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: William Shepherd

Mother: Elizabeth Tinsley

Spouse(s): Reuben Poland

Children(s): Sarah Poland, Robert Poland, Mary Stephenson, Melissa Poland, Joseph Poland

In 1828, Martha Susan Shepherd entered the world in Shelby County, Kentucky, USA, born to William Shepherd And Elizabeth Tinsley. In 1850, Martha Susan Shepherd resided in Fulton, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Martha Susan Shepherd resided in Green, Lawrence, Missouri, USA. Martha Susan Shepherd married Reuben Poland, and had children including Joseph Poland, Mary F Poland Stephenson, Melissa Poland, Robert E Poland, Sarah Elizabeth Poland. Martha Susan Shepherd passed away in 1920 in Round Grove, Lawrence County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1828, Martha Susan Shepherd entered the world in Shelby County, Kentucky, USA, born to William Shepherd And Elizabeth Tinsley.
  • In 1850, Martha Susan Shepherd resided in Fulton, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Martha Susan Shepherd resided in Green, Lawrence, Missouri, USA.
  • Martha Susan Shepherd married Reuben Poland, and had children including Joseph Poland, Mary F Poland Stephenson, Melissa Poland, Robert E Poland, Sarah Elizabeth Poland.
  • Martha Susan Shepherd passed away in 1920 in Round Grove, Lawrence County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Shepherd
1793–1832
Birth Location: Fluvanna Co., VA
WS
Elizabeth Tinsley
1799–1838
Birth Location: Shelby County, KY
ET

Spouses(s)

Reuben Poland
1818–1906
Birth Location: Washington, Tennessee, USA
RP

Children(s)

Sarah Poland
1848–1938
Birth Location: Kentucky
SP
Robert Poland
1851–1876
Birth Location: Kentucky
RP
Mary Stephenson
1854–1880
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Melissa Poland
1857–1880
Birth Location: Lawrence, Missouri, USA
MP
Joseph Poland
1865–1951
Birth Location: Missouri
JP

Martha Shepherd's Ancestors

Self
Martha Shepherd
1828–1920
Birth Place: Shelby County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William Shepherd
1793–1832
Fluvanna Co., VA
Elizabeth Tinsley
1799–1838
Shelby County, KY
Grandparents
Samuel (Lee Tinsley) Sr.
1770–1826
Caroline County, Virginia, United States of America
Olive Willis
1770–1820
, , Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Tinsley
1730–1815
Sarah Parks
1736–1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas III
1685–1764
Margaret Vawter
1699–1764

Martha Shepherd's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Susan) Shepherd (9 August 1828–8 February 1920) m. Reuben Poland (25 December 1818–11 March 1906)
  1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Poland 1848–1938
  2. 2. Robert (E) Poland 1851–1876
  3. 3. Mary (F Poland) Stephenson 1854–1880
  4. 4. Melissa Poland 1857–1880 m. James (H.) Balley 1851–1904
    1. 1. Vidie (E) Balley 1876–
    2. 2. Euva Balley 1878–1936 m. Samuel (Jacob) Clapper 1873–1953
      1. 1. Herman Clapper 1898–1975
      2. 2. Lewis Clapper 1907–1967
      3. 3. Ralph Clapper 1903–1979
      4. 4. William Clapper 1901–1978
      5. 5. Alvira Clapper 1897–1993 m. John (Jacob) Yorde 1883–1952
        1. 1. John (Jacob Yorde) Jr 1916–1969
        2. 2. Richard (Eugene) Yorde 1922–1999
        3. 3. Harold (Franklin) Yorde 1920–1969 m. Lona (M.) Fridley 1929–1963
        4. 4. Robert (James Yorde) Sr 1925–2006
      6. 6. Wilbur (Clark) Clapper 1911–2002
      7. 7. Glen (Morey) Clapper 1905–1991
      8. 8. Reuben (P) Clapper 1910–1978
      9. 9. Edgar (W) Clapper 1914–1979
  5. 5. Joseph Poland 1865–1951

Martha Shepherd's Timeline

8 Records

1828
9 August 1828
Birth of Martha Susan Shepherd in Shelby County, Kentucky, USA
Shelby County, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 22
Martha Susan Shepherd resided here in Fulton, Kentucky, USA
Fulton, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
Martha Susan Shepherd resided here in Green, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
Green, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
Martha Susan Shepherd resided here in Green, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
Green, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
Martha Susan Shepherd resided here in Greene, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
Greene, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
Martha Susan Shepherd resided here in Green, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
Green, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 82
Martha Susan Shepherd resided here in Green, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
Green, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
1920
8 February 1920
Age 92
Death of Martha Susan Shepherd in North Dakota, USA
North Dakota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 August 1828
    Event Place: Shelby County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greene, Lawrence, Missouri; Roll: 698; Page: 409B; Enumeration District: 082
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Green, Lawrence, Missouri; Roll: M593_787; Page: 443A
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Green, Lawrence, Missouri; Roll: 870; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0076
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Green, Lawrence, Missouri; Roll: M653_628; Page: 813; Family History Library Film
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Green, Lawrence, Missouri; Roll: T624_795; Page: 3a; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1374808
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Fulton, Kentucky; Roll: 200; Page: 130a
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] North Dakota, U.S., State Death Certificates, North Dakota Department of Health; Bismark, North Dakota; North Dakota Death Records
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Fulton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Fulton, Kentucky; Roll: 200; Page: 130a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Green, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Green, Lawrence, Missouri; Roll: M653_628; Page: 813; Family History Library Film

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Green, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Green, Lawrence, Missouri; Roll: M593_787; Page: 443A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Greene, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greene, Lawrence, Missouri; Roll: 698; Page: 409B; Enumeration District: 082

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Green, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Green, Lawrence, Missouri; Roll: 870; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0076

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Green, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Green, Lawrence, Missouri; Roll: T624_795; Page: 3a; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1374808

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 February 1920
    Event Place: North Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North Dakota, U.S., State Death Certificates, North Dakota Department of Health; Bismark, North Dakota; North Dakota Death Records
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Round Grove, Lawrence County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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