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Simon Shepherd 1839–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1839

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 3 April 1917

Death Location: Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Adam Shepherd

Mother: Elizabeth Shepherd

Spouse(s): Sarah Simmons, Malinda Shepherd

Children(s): Alice Shepard, Laura Shepard, John Shepard, Elija Sheppard, Lurena Sheppard, Simon Jr, Elizah Shepherd

Simon Shepherd was born in 1839 in North Carolina, USA, the child of Adam Shepherd And Elizabeth Ann Shepherd. In 1850, Simon Shepherd resided in Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Simon Shepherd resided in South Division, Greensboro, Guilford, North Caroli. Simon Shepherd married Malinda A Shepherd, Sarah Ann Simmons, and had children including Alice Elizabeth Shepard, Elija Sheppard, Elizah Shepherd, John T Shepard, Laura E Shepard, Lurena Sheppard, Simon Shepherd Jr. Simon Shepherd passed away in 1917 in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Simon Shepherd was born in 1839 in North Carolina, USA, the child of Adam Shepherd And Elizabeth Ann Shepherd.
  • In 1850, Simon Shepherd resided in Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Simon Shepherd resided in South Division, Greensboro, Guilford, North Caroli.
  • Simon Shepherd married Malinda A Shepherd, Sarah Ann Simmons, and had children including Alice Elizabeth Shepard, Elija Sheppard, Elizah Shepherd, John T Shepard, Laura E Shepard, Lurena Sheppard, Simon Shepherd Jr.
  • Simon Shepherd passed away in 1917 in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Adam Shepherd
1806–1900
Birth Location: Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Elizabeth Shepherd
1813–1890
Birth Location: Alabama, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Simmons
1849–1914
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Malinda Shepherd
1845–1913
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Children(s)

Alice Shepard
1876–1954
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Laura Shepard
1877–1879
Birth Location: North Carolina
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John Shepard
1872–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Elija Sheppard
1883–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Lurena Sheppard
1887–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Simon Jr
1871–1940
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Elizah Shepherd
1885–1926
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Simon Shepherd's Ancestors

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Simon Shepherd
1839–1917
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
Adam Shepherd
1806–1900
Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Elizabeth (Ann) Shepherd
1813–1890
Alabama, United States of America
Grandparents
Hannah (Whitsel) 14
1774–1840
Orange, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Simon Shepherd's Descendants

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Simon Shepherd (Jun 1839–3 April 1917) m. Sarah (Ann) Simmons (14 June 1849–12 November 1914) m. Malinda (A) Shepherd (13 February 1845–3 July 1913)
  1. 1. Alice (Elizabeth) Shepard 1876–1954 m. John (Henry) Gilmer 1868–1950
    1. 1. Justine Gilmer 1907–2006 m. Chester Ward 1903–1997
      1. 1. Virginia (Ann) Ward 1930–2014 m. Ervin Bell 1930–1992
        1. 1. Maureen Bell 1951–1980
      2. 2. Wilma Ward 1927–2021
    2. 2. Hazel Gilmer 1899–1932
    3. 3. Henry Gilmer 1903–1967
    4. 4. Blanche Gilmer 1905–
    5. 5. Jester Gilmer 1908–1974
    6. 6. Carl (A) Gilmer 1910–1973
    7. 7. Zephyr (Oretha) Gilmer 1914–2001
    8. 8. Zelma Gilmer 1913–1932
  2. 2. Laura (E.) Shepard 1877–1879
    1. 1. Betty Smith 1892–
  3. 3. John (T.) Shepard 1872–
  4. 4. Elija Sheppard 1883–
  5. 5. Lurena Sheppard 1887–
  6. 6. Simon (Shepherd) Jr 1871–1940
  7. 7. Elizah Shepherd 1885–1926

Simon Shepherd's Timeline

12 Records

1839
Jun 1839
Birth of Simon Shepherd in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 11
Simon Shepherd resided here in Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 21
Simon Shepherd resided here in South Division, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
South Division, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 31
Simon Shepherd resided here in Rock Creek, Westminster, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Rock Creek, Westminster, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1872
14 Nov 1872
Age 33
Simon Shepherd resided here in North Carolina
North Carolina
1880
1880
Age 41
Simon Shepherd resided here in Pollocksville, Jones, North Carolina, USA
Pollocksville, Jones, North Carolina, USA
1894
14 Nov 1894
Age 55
Simon Shepherd resided here in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 61
Simon Shepherd resided here in Guthrie, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
Guthrie, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
1905
1905
Age 66
Simon Shepherd resided here in Guthrie, Oklahoma, USA
Guthrie, Oklahoma, USA
1910
1910
Age 71
Simon Shepherd resided here in Guthrie Ward 5, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
Guthrie Ward 5, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
1913
26 Jul 1913
Age 74
Simon Shepherd - Probate in Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1917
3 April 1917
Age 78
Death of Simon Shepherd in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1839
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Colored Troops Military Service Records, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Compiled Military Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served With the United States Colored Troops: Infantry Organizations, 31st Through 35th; Microfilm Serial: M1992; Record Group:
    [2] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [3] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (Nara); Washington, D.c.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of North Carolina; Catalog Name: Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Foug
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pollocksville, Jones, North Carolina; Roll: 970; Page: 35a; Enumeration District: 079
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rock Creek, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1140; Page: 263B
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Guthrie, Logan, Oklahoma; Roll: 1339; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0137
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: South Division, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: M653_900; Page: 115; Family Histo
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Guthrie Ward 5, Logan, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1260; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1375273
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 632; Page: 305a
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 632; Page: 305a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: South Division, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: South Division, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: M653_900; Page: 115; Family Histo

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Westminster, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rock Creek, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1140; Page: 263B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1872
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Freedman's Bank Records, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Registers of Signatures of Depositors in Branches of the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company, 1865-1874; ARC Identifier: 566522; Record Group Number: 101; Record Group: Records of the Office of

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pollocksville, Jones, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pollocksville, Jones, North Carolina; Roll: 970; Page: 35a; Enumeration District: 079

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1894
    Event Place: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Greensboro Patriot; Publication Date: 14 Nov 1894; Publication Place: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; &terms=Simeon_Shepherd

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Guthrie, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Guthrie, Logan, Oklahoma; Roll: 1339; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0137

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Guthrie, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Guthrie Ward 5, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Guthrie Ward 5, Logan, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1260; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1375273

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Guilford County, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1771-1943; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Guilford County)

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 April 1917
    Event Place: Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1771-1943; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Guilford County)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1913
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1771-1943; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Guilford County)
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