YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Susan Frances Blackford 1867–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 NOV 1867

Birth Location: Flora, Clay, IL

Death Date: 13 SEP 1925

Death Location: Denver, Denver, CO

Father: Allen Jr.

Mother: Letitia Whitacre

Spouse(s): Hiram Shepard

Children(s): Anna Shepard, Florence Shepard, Sarah Shepard, Edward Shepard, Alfred Shepard, Samuel Shepard, Rexford Shepard, Ella Shepard, Medora Shepard, Earl Shepard

The story of Susan Frances Blackford began in 1867 in Flora, Clay, IL. In 1870, Susan Frances Blackford was recorded in the census in Harter, Clay, IL. In 1880, Susan Frances Blackford was recorded in the census in Harter, Clay, IL. Susan Frances Blackford married Hiram Jacob Shepard, and had children including Alfred Phineas Shepard, Anna Mae Shepard, Earl Wallace Shepard, Edward Scott Shepard, Ella Letitia Shepard, Florence Lucile Shepard, Medora Genevia Shepard, Rexford Jacob Shepard, Samuel Pearl Shepard, Sarah Charlien Shepard. Susan Frances Blackford passed away in 1925 in Denver, Denver, CO.

Find more search results for Susan Blackford
SB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Susan Frances Blackford began in 1867 in Flora, Clay, IL.
  • In 1870, Susan Frances Blackford was recorded in the census in Harter, Clay, IL.
  • In 1880, Susan Frances Blackford was recorded in the census in Harter, Clay, IL.
  • Susan Frances Blackford married Hiram Jacob Shepard, and had children including Alfred Phineas Shepard, Anna Mae Shepard, Earl Wallace Shepard, Edward Scott Shepard, Ella Letitia Shepard, Florence Lucile Shepard, Medora Genevia Shepard, Rexford Jacob Shepard, Samuel Pearl Shepard, Sarah Charlien Shepard.
  • Susan Frances Blackford passed away in 1925 in Denver, Denver, CO.

Immediate Family

Parents

Allen Jr.
1825–1895
Birth Location: Warren County, Ohio, USA
AJ
Letitia Whitacre
1843–1909
Birth Location: , Jay, IN
LW

Spouses(s)

Hiram Shepard
1862–1944
Birth Location: Loogootee, Martin, IN
HS

Children(s)

Anna Shepard
1893–1984
Birth Location: Flora, Clay, IL
AS
Florence Shepard
1899–1987
Birth Location: Flora, Clay, Illinois, USA
FS
Sarah Shepard
1886–1968
Birth Location: Flora, Clay, IL
SS
Edward Shepard
1901–1902
Birth Location: Flora, Clay, IL
ES
Alfred Shepard
1888–1966
Birth Location: Flora, Clay, IL
AS
Samuel Shepard
1902–1968
Birth Location: Flora, Clay, IL
SS
Rexford Shepard
1896–1959
Birth Location: Flora, Clay, IL
RS
Ella Shepard
1890–1910
Birth Location: Flora, Clay, IL
ES
Medora Shepard
1892–1985
Birth Location: Flora, Clay, IL
MS
Earl Shepard
1905–1994
Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon, IL
ES

Susan Blackford's Ancestors

Self
Susan Blackford
1867–1925
Birth Place: Flora, Clay, IL
Parents
Allen W Blackford Jr.
1825–1895
Warren County, Ohio, USA
Letitia (Ann) Whitacre
1843–1909
, Jay, IN
Grandparents
Allen (BLACKFORD) Sr
1790–1827
Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Nancy (D) MERRITT
1795–1833
Warren County, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
John BLACKFORD
1762–1824
Susannah PETERS
1766–1829
Isaac MERRITT
1760–1834
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel BLACKFORD
1714–1764

Susan Blackford's Descendants

1.
SB
Susan (Frances) Blackford (22 NOV 1867–13 SEP 1925) m. Hiram (Jacob) Shepard (19 SEP 1862–16 MAR 1944)
  1. 1. Anna (Mae) Shepard 1893–1984 m. Raymond (Robert) Refine 1892–1930
    1. 1. Harold (Glenn) Refine 1914–1914
    2. 2. Raymond (Jacob) Refine 1916–
    3. 3. Eloise (Maxine) Refine 1923– m. Wilbur (Lloyd) Barrington 1913–
  2. 2. Florence (Lucile) Shepard 1899–1987 m. Paul (Jonathon) Grimes 1887–1962 m. Christopher (Armstrong) Conant 1894–1975
    1. 1. Melvin (Richard) Grimes 1927–2019
    2. 2. Robert (Alfred) Grimes 1925–2008 m. Bobbie (Powell) Gaston 1925–
    3. 3. Bette (June) Grimes 1923–2021 m. Donald (Layfette) Johnson 1923– m. Richard (Birdette) Lawless 1910–1962
    4. 4. Paul (Eugene) Grimes 1921–1988 m. Flora (Marie) Judkins 1945–2001 m. Emma (Louise) Damm 1935–1982 m. Betty (Louise) Ladson 1925–1995
    5. 5. Thomas (Bartlett) Grimes 1930–1972
    6. 6. Kathryn (Maxine) Grimes 1932–1997 m. Maurice (Eugene) Asmussen 1923–
  3. 3. Sarah (Charlien) Shepard 1886–1968 m. Thomas (Patrick) Farney –1971 m. Addlor (Joesph) Betournay 1889–1927
    1. 1. Addlor (Jacob) Betournay 1910–1984 m. Marie Coldway 1912–
    2. 2. Marcellus (Xavier) Betournay 1922–2000
    3. 3. Jacques Betournay 1920– m. Frances (Eleanor) Dye 1920–1994
  4. 4. Edward (Scott) Shepard 1901–1902
  5. 5. Alfred (Phineas) Shepard 1888–1966 m. Kathryn Keegan 1895–1974
  6. 6. Samuel (Pearl) Shepard 1902–1968 m. Margaret (E) Hedrick 1901–
    1. 1. Francis (E) Shepard 1924–
    2. 2. Mary (Edith) Shepard 1926– m. Byron (Glover) Rowley 1917–2001
  7. 7. Rexford (Jacob) Shepard 1896–1959
  8. 8. Ella (Letitia) Shepard 1890–1910
  9. 9. Medora (Genevia) Shepard 1892–1985
    1. 1. Clarence (Jacob) Hanson 1913–1976 m. Dorothy (Mary) Shephard 1914–1983
    2. 2. Lucille (Frances) Hanson 1922–1973 m. Frank (C) Musgrove 1914–1977
  10. 10. Earl (Wallace) Shepard 1905–1994 m. Nellie (W) Trout 1906–1994
    1. 1. Nellie (Frances) Shepard 1929–1987 m. Stanley (E) Damm 1924–1979
    2. 2. Jerry (Palmer) Shepard 1939–1939
    3. 3. Valentine Shepard 1940–1940

Susan Blackford's Timeline

5 Records

1867
22 NOV 1867
Birth of Susan Frances Blackford in Flora, Clay, IL
Flora, Clay, IL
1870
1870
Age 3
Susan Frances Blackford appeared in census in Harter, Clay, IL
Harter, Clay, IL
1880
1880
Age 13
Susan Frances Blackford appeared in census in Harter, Clay, IL
Harter, Clay, IL
1900
1900
Age 33
Susan Frances Blackford appeared in census in Harter, Clay, IL
Harter, Clay, IL
1925
13 SEP 1925
Age 58
Death of Susan Frances Blackford in Denver, Denver, CO
Denver, Denver, CO

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 NOV 1867
    Event Place: Flora, Clay, IL
    Record Source: IGI; www.familysearch.com

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Harter, Clay, IL

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Harter, Clay, IL

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Harter, Clay, IL

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 SEP 1925
    Event Place: Denver, Denver, CO
    Record Source: George Blackford files

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Denver, Denver, CO
Find more search results for Susan Blackford

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE