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Rebecca Jennings 1812 – 1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1812

Birth Location: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 7 Mar 1890

Death Location: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States

Father: Ludewick Jennings

Mother: Sarah Townsend

Spouse(s): Lewis Shepherd

Children(s): John Shepherd

Early life: Rebecca Jennings arrived in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States in 1812, born to Ludewick "Luke" Jennings and Sarah "Sally" Matilda Townsend. Over time, Rebecca Jennings formed a family with Lewis Shepherd, which included John Shepherd. Rebecca Jennings concluded life in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States in 1890.

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Parents

Ludewick Jennings
1748 – 1837
Birth Location: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
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Sarah Townsend
1764 – 1859
Birth Location: Chester Co., PA
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Spouses(s)

Lewis Shepherd
1810 – 1888
Birth Location: Reddies River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

John Shepherd
1826 – 1865
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: Oct 1812
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 7 Mar 1890
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
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