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Sarah Shepherd 1755–1832 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1755

Birth Location: Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 25 October 1832

Death Location: Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Colonel Shepherd

Mother: Rachel Teague

Spouse(s): Lt. Duke, Levi Springer, Thomas Thornburg

Children(s): Francis Duke, Elizabeth Wheeler, Francis Duke, John Duke

In 1755, Sarah Shepherd entered the world in Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia, USA, born to Colonel David Shepherd And Rachel Teague. Sarah Shepherd married Levi Springer, Lt Col Francis Duke, Thomas Christmas, Thomas Thornburg, and had children including Elizabeth Wheeler, Francis Duke, John Duke, William Duke. Sarah Shepherd passed away in 1832 in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1755, Sarah Shepherd entered the world in Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia, USA, born to Colonel David Shepherd And Rachel Teague.
  • Sarah Shepherd married Levi Springer, Lt Col Francis Duke, Thomas Christmas, Thomas Thornburg, and had children including Elizabeth Wheeler, Francis Duke, John Duke, William Duke.
  • Sarah Shepherd passed away in 1832 in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Colonel Shepherd
1734–1795
Birth Location: Shepherdstown, Jefferson, West Virginia, United States
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Rachel Teague
1735–1795
Birth Location: St. Mary Anns Parrish, Cecil, Maryland
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Spouses(s)

Lt. Duke
1751–1777
Birth Location: Ballymoney, 5300, Ireland
LD
Levi Springer
1744–1823
Birth Location: Evansham, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
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Thomas Thornburg
1732–1789
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
TT

Children(s)

Francis Duke
1777–
Birth Location: Ohio Co, Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Wheeler
1795–1878
Birth Location: Huntington, Huntington, Pennsylvania, United States
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Francis Duke
1777–
Birth Location: Ohio Co, VA
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John Duke
1774–1849
Birth Location: Ohio County, Virginia, United States
JD

Sarah Shepherd's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Shepherd
1755–1832
Birth Place: Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Colonel David Shepherd
1734–1795
Shepherdstown, Jefferson, West Virginia, United States
Rachel Teague
1735–1795
St. Mary Anns Parrish, Cecil, Maryland
Grandparents
Captain (Thomas) Shepherd
1705–1776
Ohio, Virginia
Elizabeth (Van) Metre
1715–1792
New Jersey
William (Abel Teague) Sr
1695–1775
Cecil County, Maryland, United States of America
Isabella Loftin
1693–1762
St George Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Shepherd
1679–1741
Sarah Cochran
1680–1705
John VanMeter
1683–1745
Margaret Mollenauer
1687–1745
Edward Teague
1660–1697
Susannah Welch
1660–1726
William Loftin
1658–1704
Elizabeth Innes
1662–1703
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Shepherd
1650–1698
Anne Ellis
1655–
Jan Meter
1656–1706
Sarah DuBOIS
1664–1726
John Teague
1635–1677
Betty Twigg
1630–1670
William Jr
1641–1706
Isabella Jones
1641–1704
Leonard* Loftin
1616–1658
Ludwick Loftin
1618–1658
James INNES
1616–1704
Isabella (Innes)
1641–1721

Sarah Shepherd's Descendants

1.
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Sarah Shepherd (1755–25 October 1832) m. Lt. (Col Francis) Duke (11 Feb 1751–01 Sep 1777) m. Levi Springer (4 May 1744–26 Mar 1823) m. Thomas Thornburg (1732–1789)
  1. 1. Francis Duke 1777–
  2. 2. Elizabeth Wheeler 1795–1878 m. Elizabeth Wheeler 1795–1878 m. Susannah Easley 1788–1837 m. Catherine Hoover 1776–1813 m. John Duke 1774–1849
    1. 1. Clarissa Duke 1825–1843
    2. 2. John (C) Duke 1832–
    3. 3. Calvin Duke 1826–1888
    4. 4. Hannah Duke 1834–
    5. 5. Calista Duke 1821–
    6. 6. Lydia Duke 1828–1877
    7. 7. David Duke 1797–1888 m. Martha Larue 1800–1825 m. Sarah Conard 1805–1877
      1. 1. Harvey (Larue) Duke 1823–1907
      2. 2. Salathiel (Allen) Duke 1828–1918
      3. 3. Leuis DUKE 1848–
  3. 3. Francis Duke 1777–
  4. 4. John Duke 1774–1849 m. Elizabeth Wheeler 1795–1878 m. Elizabeth Wheeler 1795–1878 m. Elizabeth Wheeler 1795–1878
    1. 1. Ruhama Duke 1822–1880 m. William Parr 1804–1874
      1. 1. Albert Parr 1866–1942 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Coppock 1869–1948
        1. 1. Russell Parr 1889–1963 m. Pearl (I) Polk 1890–1941 m. Alta Wright 1907–1991
        2. 2. Elmer Parr 1887–1956 m. Grace (Mildred) Parmeter 1901–1946
        3. 3. Radia Parr 1891–1964 m. Franklin (Ellsworth) Ward 1886–1949
        4. 4. John (J.) Parr 1893–1900
        5. 5. Winnie Parr 1895–1987 m. Harold (William) Lamb 1891–1954
        6. 6. Trafton (Charles) Parr 1908–1988 m. Esther Schuldheisz 1915–2009
      2. 2. Richard Parr 1848–1920 m. Rosa Beaver 1858–
        1. 1. Richard Parr 1886–
        2. 2. Arthur Parr 1893–
        3. 3. Lottie Parr 1895–
        4. 4. William (Wales) Parr 1883–
      3. 3. Nuhama Parr 1854–1923
      4. 4. Hiram Parr 1856–1934 m. Anna (E) Rice 1872–
        1. 1. Elmer (C) Parr 1908–
        2. 2. Alice Parr 1893–
        3. 3. Ray Parr 1894–
        4. 4. Roy Parr 1896–
        5. 5. Wilber Parr 1897–
        6. 6. Elizabeth Parr 1899–1995
        7. 7. Gertrude Parr 1902–
        8. 8. Minnie Parr 1904–
        9. 9. Frank Parr 1907–
      5. 5. Samuel Parr 1862–1880 m. Adell ("Della") Herring 1866–1923
        1. 1. Clarence (Clinton) Parr 1894–1964 m. Fay Polk 1895–1973
        2. 2. Mayme Stonn 1883–1984 m. Horace (Taylor) Storm 1894–1951
        3. 3. JAMES (LEROY) PARR 1891–1963 m. Frances (May) Breckenridge 1891–1984
        4. 4. Grace Parr 1893–1984
        5. 5. Pearl Parr 1887–1902
      6. 6. Elliott Parr 1843–1870
      7. 7. Sabra Parr 1850–1865
      8. 8. Viola (Ruby) Parr 1851–
      9. 9. John (Calvin) Parr 1845– m. Lacy (A) Swims 1845–1910
        1. 1. Oma (Alwildia) Parr 1865–1951 m. Jesse (Franklin) Glaum 1862–1946
        2. 2. Henry (Lewis) Parr 1867– m. Lizzie Parr 1874–
        3. 3. Gertrude Parr 1875–1959 m. George deSaussure 1887–1972
        4. 4. Zepha Parr 1878–1973 m. Martin (Henry) Glaum 1866–1941
        5. 5. Tory (E.) Parr 1879–1980 m. Allan (Hamilton) Moulton 1880–
        6. 6. Lawrence Parr 1882–1964 m. Ethel (L) Parr 1894–
      10. 10. Marion Parr 1849–
      11. 11. Melissa Parr 1853–1923 m. Edgar Johnson 1847–
        1. 1. Vernie Johnson 1882–
        2. 2. Edgar Johnson 1890–
        3. 3. Elver Johnson 1892–
        4. 4. Perry Johnson 1874–
        5. 5. Lewis Johnson 1876–
      12. 12. Francis Parr 1856–1938 m. Fannie (Estelle) Hayes 1874–1956
        1. 1. Hayes (Stanley) Parr 1911–2004
        2. 2. Ruby Parr 1897–1979
        3. 3. Beatrice (M) Hoffer 1902–1984
      13. 13. Elizabeth Parr 1838–1924

Sarah Shepherd's Timeline

10 Records

1755
1755
Birth of Sarah Shepherd in Shepherdstown, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Shepherdstown, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1755
1755
Birth of Sarah Shepherd in Shepherdstown, Jefferson, West Virginia, United States
Shepherdstown, Jefferson, West Virginia, United States
1755
1755
Birth of Sarah Shepherd in Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia, USA
Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia, USA
1760
1760
Age 5
Birth of Sarah Shepherd in Shepherdstown, VA
Shepherdstown, VA
1832
25 Oct 1832
Age 77
Death of Sarah Shepherd in Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1832
25 Oct 1832
Age 77
Death of Sarah Shepherd in Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1832
1832
Age 77
Death of Sarah Shepherd
None
1832
1832
Age 77
Death of Sarah Shepherd in Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1832
25 Oct 1832
Age 77
Death of Sarah Shepherd in Uniontown
Uniontown
1832
25 October 1832
Age 77
Death of Sarah Shepherd in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Shepherdstown, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Fayette County, Pennsylvania Vital Records, 1750-1890
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: A genealogy of the Duke - Shepherd - Van Metre family : from civil, military, church and family rec

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Shepherdstown, Jefferson, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 767.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: DPS
    [2] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1760
    Event Place: Shepherdstown, VA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1832
    Event Place: Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Fayette County, Pennsylvania Vital Records, 1750-1890
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: A genealogy of the Duke - Shepherd - Van Metre family : from civil, military, church and family rec

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1832
    Event Place: Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 351; SAR Membership Number: 70155
    [2] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1832
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 351; SAR Membership Number: 70155

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1832
    Event Place: Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1832
    Event Place: Uniontown

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 October 1832
    Event Place: Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012
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