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Silas Boggs Shepherd 1888–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Mar 1888

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 14 Mar 1971

Death Location: McDermott, Scioto County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: William Shepherd

Mother: Elizabeth Hale

Spouse(s): Amanda Shepherd

Children(s):

In 1888, Silas Boggs Shepherd entered the world in Kentucky, born to William M Brushy Bill Shepherd And Elizabeth Jane Hale. In 1900, Silas Boggs Shepherd resided in Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Silas Boggs Shepherd resided in Catlettsburg Ward 1, Boyd, Kentucky, USA. Silas Boggs Shepherd married Amanda Shepherd. Silas Boggs Shepherd passed away in 1971 in McDermott, Scioto County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Silas Boggs Shepherd entered the world in Kentucky, born to William M Brushy Bill Shepherd And Elizabeth Jane Hale.
  • In 1900, Silas Boggs Shepherd resided in Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Silas Boggs Shepherd resided in Catlettsburg Ward 1, Boyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • Silas Boggs Shepherd married Amanda Shepherd.
  • Silas Boggs Shepherd passed away in 1971 in McDermott, Scioto County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Silas Shepherd's Ancestors

Self
Silas Shepherd
1888–1971
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
William M "Brushy Bill" Shepherd
1852–1928
McLain county, 111.
Elizabeth (Jane) Hale
1857–1935
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Abel ("Abe") Shepherd
1834–1899
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Pally) Hale
1833–1917
Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jacob ❤️
1781–1858
Elizabeth ❤️
1793–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John ❤️
1749–1812
Martha ❤️
1750–1825
Benjamin ❤️
1768–1829
Dicy ❤️
1761–1829

Silas Shepherd's Timeline

11 Records

1888
8 Mar 1888
Birth of Silas Boggs Shepherd in Kentucky
Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 12
Silas Boggs Shepherd resided here in Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Silas Boggs Shepherd resided here in Catlettsburg Ward 1, Boyd, Kentucky, USA
Catlettsburg Ward 1, Boyd, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Silas Boggs Shepherd resided here in Trace, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Trace, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Silas Boggs Shepherd resided here in Washington, Washington, Scioto, Ohio, USA
Washington, Washington, Scioto, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Silas Boggs Shepherd resided here in Washington, Scioto, Ohio
Washington, Scioto, Ohio
1940
1940
Age 52
Silas Boggs Shepherd resided here in Washington, Washington, Scioto, Ohio, USA
Washington, Washington, Scioto, Ohio, USA
1950
1950
Age 62
Silas Boggs Shepherd resided here in Washington, Scioto, Ohio, USA
Washington, Scioto, Ohio, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 63
Silas Boggs Shepherd resided here in Ohio
Ohio
1957
29 Jul 1957
Age 69
Silas Boggs Shepherd resided here in Chillicothe, Ohio, USA
Chillicothe, Ohio, USA
1971
14 Mar 1971
Age 83
Death of Silas Boggs Shepherd in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio
Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1888
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Ohio; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2022, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Trace, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 79
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Scioto, Ohio; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2341601
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Catlettsburg Ward 1, Boyd, Kentucky; Roll: T624_464; Page: 20b; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1374477
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [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: Washington, Scioto, Ohio; Roll: 3591; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 73-50

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Catlettsburg Ward 1, Boyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Catlettsburg Ward 1, Boyd, Kentucky; Roll: T624_464; Page: 20b; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1374477

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Trace, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Trace, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 79

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Scioto, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Scioto, Ohio; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2341601

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, Scioto, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Scioto, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Washington, Scioto, Ohio, 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: Washington, Scioto, Ohio; Roll: 3591; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 73-50

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1957
    Event Place: Chillicothe, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Chillicothe Gazette; Publication Date: 29 Jul 1957; Publication Place: Chillicothe, Ohio, USA; &terms=Boggs_Shepherd

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Franklin Furnace, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Ohio; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Scioto, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2022, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1971
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2022, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: McDermott, Scioto County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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