YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Matthew Shepard 1696–1739 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jun 1696

Birth Location: Glemsford, Suffolk, England

Death Date: 14 Aug 1739

Death Location: Kendal, Westmoreland, England

Father: Matthew Shepard

Mother: Mariae Biggs

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1696, Matthew Shepard entered the world in Glemsford, Suffolk, England, born to Matthew Shepard And Mariae Mary Biggs. Matthew Shepard passed away in 1739 in Kendal, Westmoreland, England.

Find more search results for Matthew Shepard
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:
B
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

  • In 1696, Matthew Shepard entered the world in Glemsford, Suffolk, England, born to Matthew Shepard And Mariae Mary Biggs.
  • Matthew Shepard passed away in 1739 in Kendal, Westmoreland, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Matthew Shepard's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Shepard
1696–1739
Birth Place: Glemsford, Suffolk, England
Parents
Matthew Shepard
1675–1727
Cavendish, Suffolk
Mariae ((Mary)) Biggs
1677–1760
Glemsford, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Thomas Shephard
1641–1740
Cavendish, Suffolk
Mary White
1640–1678
Cavendish, Suffolk
Henricus Biggs
1643–1705
Glemsford, Suffolk
Susanna (Biggs () mully)
1651–
Homersfield, Suffolk
Great-Grandparents
William Shepherd
1612–1657
Ann Hillbeck
1619–1688
Ambrosi Biggs
1625–1665
Suzanne Strutt
1628–1690
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Shepherd
1581–1615
Ambrose Biggs
1583–1634
Susanna thompson
1593–1637
George STRUTT
1607–1664
Dorothy Stannard
1609–

Matthew Shepard's Timeline

2 Records

1696
13 Jun 1696
Birth of Matthew Shepard in Glemsford, Suffolk, England
Glemsford, Suffolk, England
1739
14 Aug 1739
Age 43
Death of Matthew Shepard in Kendal, Westmoreland, England
Kendal, Westmoreland, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1696
    Event Place: Glemsford, Suffolk, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1739
    Event Place: Kendal, Westmoreland, England

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