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Rachel Sheppard 1879–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1879

Birth Location: Knott

Death Date: 12 Apr 1950

Death Location: Knott, Kentucky, USA

Father: David Shepherd

Mother: Lucy Shepherd

Spouse(s): Wayne match, Dillard Ritchie

Children(s): Sarah match, Zebedee match, Flora Richie, Robert Richie, Letha Richie, Gabrel Richie

Rachel Sheppard was born in 1879 in Knott, the child of David Keith Shepherd And Lucy Malethe Shepherd. In 1880, Rachel Sheppard resided in Bakerfork, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Rachel Sheppard resided in Quicksand, Knott, Kentucky, USA. Rachel Sheppard married Dillard D Ritchie, Wayne Ritchie Dna Match, and had children including Flora Ellen Richie, Gabrel Richie, Letha Ann Richie, Robert Richie, Sarah Ritchie Dna Match, Zebedee Ritchie Dna Match. Rachel Sheppard passed away in 1950 in Knott, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • Rachel Sheppard was born in 1879 in Knott, the child of David Keith Shepherd And Lucy Malethe Shepherd.
  • In 1880, Rachel Sheppard resided in Bakerfork, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Rachel Sheppard resided in Quicksand, Knott, Kentucky, USA.
  • Rachel Sheppard married Dillard D Ritchie, Wayne Ritchie Dna Match, and had children including Flora Ellen Richie, Gabrel Richie, Letha Ann Richie, Robert Richie, Sarah Ritchie Dna Match, Zebedee Ritchie Dna Match.
  • Rachel Sheppard passed away in 1950 in Knott, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Shepherd
1847–
Birth Location: Kentucky
DS
Lucy Shepherd
1847–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LS

Spouses(s)

Wayne match
1882–1957
Birth Location: Hindman Knot, Kentucky
Wm
Dillard Ritchie
1884–
Birth Location: Magoffin
DR

Children(s)

Sarah match
1902–1940
Birth Location: Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America
Sm
Zebedee match
1914–1988
Birth Location: Knott County, Kentucky, USA
Zm
Flora Richie
1900–2002
Birth Location: Kentucky
FR
Robert Richie
1904–
Birth Location: Kentucky
RR
Letha Richie
1906–2000
Birth Location: Hinman Knott, Kentucky
LR
Gabrel Richie
1909–2003
Birth Location: Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America
GR

Rachel Sheppard's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Sheppard
1879–1950
Birth Place: Knott
Parents
David Keith Shepherd
1847–
Kentucky
Lucy (Malethe) Shepherd
1847–
Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rachel Sheppard's Descendants

1.
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Rachel Sheppard (Apr 1879–12 Apr 1950) m. Wayne (Ritchie DNA) match (19 Jan 1882–14 FEB 1957) m. Dillard (D) Ritchie (abt 1884–)
  1. 1. Sarah (Ritchie DNA) match 1902–1940
    1. 1. Ollie (Junior Smith DNA) match 1924–1992
      1. 1. Lonnie (Ray Smith DNA) match 1949–1999
  2. 2. Zebedee (Ritchie DNA) match 1914–1988 m. Columbia Wooton 1920–2012
    1. 1. Zebedee (Ritchie DNA) match 1940–2021 m. Barbara (Sue) Williams 1943–2023
  3. 3. Flora (Ellen) Richie 1900–2002
  4. 4. Robert Richie 1904–
  5. 5. Letha (Ann) Richie 1906–2000
  6. 6. Gabrel Richie 1909–2003

Rachel Sheppard's Timeline

12 Records

1879
Apr 1879
Birth of Rachel Sheppard in Knott
Knott
1880
1880
Age 1
Rachel Sheppard resided here in Bakerfork, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Bakerfork, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Rachel Sheppard resided here in Quicksand, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Quicksand, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1903
Abt 1903
Age 24
Rachel Sheppard resided here in Knott
Knott
1910
1910
Age 31
Rachel Sheppard resided here in Troublesome, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Troublesome, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1911
9 Aug 1911
Age 32
Rachel Sheppard resided here in Elmrock, Knott, Kentucky
Elmrock, Knott, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 41
Rachel Sheppard resided here in Hindman, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Hindman, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Rachel Sheppard resided here in District 1, District 1, Knott, Kentucky, USA
District 1, District 1, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Rachel Sheppard resided here in Rural, Knott, Kentucky
Rural, Knott, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 61
Rachel Sheppard resided here in Magisterial Dist 2, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial Dist 2, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 71
Rachel Sheppard resided here in , Knott, Kentucky, USA
, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1950
12 Apr 1950
Age 71
Death of Rachel Sheppard in Knott, Kentucky, USA
Knott, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1879
    Event Place: Knott
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910); Roll: 994043
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Knott, Kentucky; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340495
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bakerfork, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 405; Page: 633c; Enumeration District: 016
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Knott, Kentucky; Roll: 4865; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 60-5

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bakerfork, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bakerfork, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 405; Page: 633c; Enumeration District: 016

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Quicksand, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1903
    Event Place: Knott
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910); Roll: 994043

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Troublesome, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1911
    Event Place: Elmrock, Knott, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 46

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hindman, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, District 1, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Knott, Kentucky; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340495

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Knott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magisterial Dist 2, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: , Knott, Kentucky, 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: Knott, Kentucky; Roll: 4865; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 60-5

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Knott
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1950
    Event Place: Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
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