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Martin Lee Shepherd 1925–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 April 1925

Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 10 Feb 1969

Death Location: Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Johnie Shepherd

Mother: Lillie Prater

Spouse(s): Mildred King

Children(s):

Martin Lee Shepherd was born in 1925 in Floyd, Kentucky, USA, the child of Johnie Shepherd And Lillie Prater. In 1930, Martin Lee Shepherd resided in District 8, Floyd, Kentucky. In 1932, Martin Lee Shepherd resided in Marshall, Michigan, USA. Martin Lee Shepherd married Mildred King. Martin Lee Shepherd passed away in 1969 in Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Martin Lee Shepherd was born in 1925 in Floyd, Kentucky, USA, the child of Johnie Shepherd And Lillie Prater.
  • In 1930, Martin Lee Shepherd resided in District 8, Floyd, Kentucky.
  • In 1932, Martin Lee Shepherd resided in Marshall, Michigan, USA.
  • Martin Lee Shepherd married Mildred King.
  • Martin Lee Shepherd passed away in 1969 in Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martin Shepherd's Ancestors

Self
Martin Shepherd
1925–1969
Birth Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Johnie Shepherd
1904–1978
Blue River, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Lillie Prater
1906–1959
Prestonsburg, Floyd Co, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
George (Shepherd) ❤️
1870–1939
Kentucky
Surelda (Byrd Gibson) ❤️
1880–1973
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Sylvester ❤️
1825–1894
Cynthia ❤️
1829–1900
Samuel ❤️
1850–1898
Caroline ❤️
1853–1940
2nd-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

Martin Shepherd's Timeline

9 Records

1925
28 April 1925
Birth of Martin Lee Shepherd in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 5
Martin Lee Shepherd resided here in District 8, Floyd, Kentucky
District 8, Floyd, Kentucky
1932
27 May 1932
Age 7
Martin Lee Shepherd resided here in Marshall, Michigan, USA
Marshall, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 10
Martin Lee Shepherd resided here in Sh, Floyd, Kentucky
Sh, Floyd, Kentucky
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 15
Martin Lee Shepherd resided here in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 25
Martin Lee Shepherd resided here in Lee, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Lee, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 26
Martin Lee Shepherd resided here in Michigan
Michigan
1968
17 Oct 1968
Age 43
Martin Lee Shepherd resided here in De Kalb, Illinois, USA
De Kalb, Illinois, USA
1969
10 Feb 1969
Age 44
Death of Martin Lee Shepherd in Lee Center, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
Lee Center, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 April 1925
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    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: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1305; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 36-5
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 745; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0028; Image: 533.0; FHL microfilm: 2340480
    [5] Kentucky Birth Index
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Baltimore Sun; Publication Date: 21 Aug 1955; Publication Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA; ,0.05720149
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Lee, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 2610; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 13-120

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 8, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 745; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0028; Image: 533.0; FHL microfilm: 2340480

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 May 1932
    Event Place: Marshall, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Marshall Evening Chronicle; Publication Date: 27 May 1932; Publication Place: Marshall, Michigan, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    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: T627_1305; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 36-5

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: T627_1305; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 36-5

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Lee, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Lee, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 2610; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 13-120

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Michigan
    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 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1968
    Event Place: De Kalb, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Daily Chronicle; Publication Date: 17 Oct 1968; Publication Place: De Kalb, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 322 S. Sycamore .
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Battle Creek Enquirer; Publication Date: 12 Feb 1969; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA; ,0.40795735,0.2672802,0.4376258&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    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 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Violet Avenue
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Baltimore Sun; Publication Date: 21 Aug 1955; Publication Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA; ,0.05720149

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1969
    Event Place: Lee Center, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Battle Creek Enquirer; Publication Date: 12 Feb 1969; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA; ,0.40795735,0.2672802,0.4376258&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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