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Opal Shepard 1905–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 November 1905

Birth Location: Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri

Death Date: 4 August 1956

Death Location: Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Merton Shepard

Mother: Deliha Bales

Spouse(s): James Harris

Children(s): Ruby Harris

The story of Opal Shepard began in 1905 in Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri. In 1910, Opal Shepard resided in Excelsior Springs Ward 4, Clay, Missouri, USA. In 1920, Opal Shepard resided in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA. Opal Shepard married James Porter Harris, and had children including Ruby May Harris, Shirley June Harris. Opal Shepard passed away in 1956 in Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Opal Shepard began in 1905 in Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri.
  • In 1910, Opal Shepard resided in Excelsior Springs Ward 4, Clay, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1920, Opal Shepard resided in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA.
  • Opal Shepard married James Porter Harris, and had children including Ruby May Harris, Shirley June Harris.
  • Opal Shepard passed away in 1956 in Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Merton Shepard
1882–1960
Birth Location: Daviess County, Missouri
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Deliha Bales
1888–1944
Birth Location: Missouri
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Spouses(s)

James Harris
1896–1948
Birth Location: Liberty, Missouri
JH

Children(s)

Ruby Harris
1926–
Birth Location: Missouri
RH

Opal Shepard's Ancestors

Self
Opal Shepard
1905–1956
Birth Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri
Parents
Merton Melvin Shepard
1882–1960
Daviess County, Missouri
Deliha (L) Bales
1888–1944
Missouri
Grandparents
Oliver Shepard
1848–1920
Ohio, USA
Sarah (Maria) Coulson
1854–1903
Daviess Co. Missouri
Samuel Bales
1858–1911
Grape Grove, Ray, Missouri, USA
Plina, Lina
1863–1934
Missouri
Great-Grandparents
Shadrick Bales
1827–1891
Mahala
1826–1890
Martin. Lane
1840–1881
Cherrity Bennett
1843–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Pleasant Bales
1808–1865
Elizabeth Hamlet
1808–1888
William Lane
1805–1850
Nancy Potts
1805–1888
William Bennett
1803–1870
Elizabeth Tudor
1804–1845

Opal Shepard's Descendants

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Opal Shepard (2 November 1905–4 August 1956) m. James (Porter) Harris (2 October 1896–2 August 1948)
  1. 1. Ruby (May) Harris 1926– m. Donald (Lewis) Utz 1925–1978

Opal Shepard's Timeline

7 Records

1905
2 November 1905
Birth of Opal Shepard in Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri
Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri
1910
1910
Age 5
Opal Shepard resided here in Excelsior Springs Ward 4, Clay, Missouri, USA
Excelsior Springs Ward 4, Clay, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Opal Shepard resided here in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
Opal Shepard resided here in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 30
Opal Shepard resided here in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri
Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 35
Opal Shepard resided here in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
1956
4 August 1956
Age 51
Death of Opal Shepard in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 November 1905
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02097; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 24-2A
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T625_913; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 18
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0001
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Excelsior Springs Ward 4, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T624_775; Page: 35A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1374788
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs Ward 4, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Excelsior Springs Ward 4, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T624_775; Page: 35A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1374788

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T625_913; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 18

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0001

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02097; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 24-2A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02097; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 24-2A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 August 1956
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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