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Nancy Ann Sheppard 1824–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Sep 1824

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 6 Oct 1910

Death Location: Palestine, Wirt County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Rev. Sheppard

Mother: Amelia Full

Spouse(s): Eugenus Thorn

Children(s): Samuel Thorn, William Thorn, Addison Thorne, Tennessee Thorn, James Thorn, Henry Thorn, Virginia Thorn, N. Thorn, Mary Thorn, James Thorn

The story of Nancy Ann Sheppard began in 1824 in Virginia. In 1870, Nancy Ann Sheppard resided in Elizabeth, Wirt, West Virginia, USA. Nancy Ann Sheppard married Eugenus Wilson Thorn, and had children including Addison Hite Thorne, Henry Thorn, James Cannon Thorn, James William Thorn, Mary Angeline Thorn, N A Thorn, Samuel Thorn, Tennessee Thorn, Virginia Ruth Thorn, William Wirt Thorn. Nancy Ann Sheppard passed away in 1910 in Palestine, Wirt County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Nancy Ann Sheppard began in 1824 in Virginia.
  • In 1870, Nancy Ann Sheppard resided in Elizabeth, Wirt, West Virginia, USA.
  • Nancy Ann Sheppard married Eugenus Wilson Thorn, and had children including Addison Hite Thorne, Henry Thorn, James Cannon Thorn, James William Thorn, Mary Angeline Thorn, N A Thorn, Samuel Thorn, Tennessee Thorn, Virginia Ruth Thorn, William Wirt Thorn.
  • Nancy Ann Sheppard passed away in 1910 in Palestine, Wirt County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nancy Sheppard's Ancestors

Self
Nancy Sheppard
1824–1910
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Rev. Samuel Sheppard
1803–1872
Right Reedy, Wirt, Virginia, USA
Amelia ("Parmelia") Full
1803–1876
Pendleton County, Virginia USA
Grandparents
Jonathan (C) Sheppard
1760–1825
Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Martha (C) Wilson
1767–1808
Massachusetts, United States of America
Lewis (Reuben Full) Jr.
1765–1831
Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
Emma (Jane) Collins
1768–
Pendelton, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sheppard
1705–1776
Elizabeth VanMeter
1715–1793
Col Wilson
1747–1827
Ann Ruddell
1754–1795
Lewis Sr.
1745–1831
Elizabeth Crisman
1740–1765
Rupert Collins
1742–
Tecompolas
1749–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Shepherd
1675–1741
Jan SR
1683–1745
Margaret Mollenauer
1687–1745
Stephen Ruddell
1725–1800
MARY BYRD
1727–1780
John Collins
1717–
Jane
1720–
Sewatha Tail
1726–

Nancy Sheppard's Descendants

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Nancy (Ann) Sheppard (12 Sep 1824–6 Oct 1910) m. Eugenus (Wilson) Thorn (8 May 1827–27 Aug 1897)
  1. 1. Samuel Thorn 1852–1938 m. Theodocia ("Docia") Dye 1848–1891
    1. 1. Nancy (Adeline) Thorn 1874–1965 m. Robert (A) Reese 1861–
      1. 1. Elizabeth ("Bessie") Reese 1897–
      2. 2. Garnett Reese 1907–1979
      3. 3. Kate Reese 1902–
      4. 4. Brown (Blizzard) Reese 1903–1969 m. Violet (Mildred) Park 1911–1981
        1. 1. Wallace (Edward) Riegel 1927–2018 m. Jeanne (Elizabeth) Smith 1932–2017
        2. 2. Donn (Charles) Riegel 1929–1996 m. Elia (Dora) Colella 1930–2021
      5. 5. Glenna Reese 1899–1931
      6. 6. Ruth Reese 1894–
      7. 7. Kathryn (R) Reese 1901–1980
    2. 2. Wirt Thorn 1876–1969
    3. 3. Harvey (Wilson) Thorn 1878–1926
    4. 4. Antoinette Thorn 1885–1920
    5. 5. Lizzie (Flossie) Thorn 1880–1920
    6. 6. Elsie (Mae) Thorn 1882–
    7. 7. Winona Thorn 1887–1984
  2. 2. William (Wirt) Thorn 1858–1942
  3. 3. Addison (Hite) Thorne 1863–1941
  4. 4. Tennessee Thorn 1851–1918
  5. 5. James (Cannon) Thorn 1861–1945
  6. 6. Henry Thorn 1849–1911
  7. 7. Virginia (Ruth) Thorn 1856–1897
  8. 8. N. (A.) Thorn 1866–1956
  9. 9. Mary (Angeline) Thorn 1854–1884
  10. 10. James (William) Thorn 1855–1931

Nancy Sheppard's Timeline

3 Records

1824
12 Sep 1824
Birth of Nancy Ann Sheppard in Virginia
Virginia
1870
1870
Age 46
Nancy Ann Sheppard resided here in Elizabeth, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
Elizabeth, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
1910
6 Oct 1910
Age 86
Death of Nancy Ann Sheppard in Elizabeth, Wirt, West Virginia
Elizabeth, Wirt, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1824
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Elizabeth, Wirt, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1701; Page: 273B; Family History Library Film: 553200
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Elizabeth, Wirt, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1701; Page: 273B; Family History Library Film: 553200

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Oct 1910
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Wirt, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Palestine, Wirt County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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