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Walter Lee Shepherd 1908–1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jun 1908

Birth Location: Ludlow, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 6 Dec 1994

Death Location: Washington, Oregon, United States

Father: Elvin SHEPHERD

Mother: Eller FOLEY

Spouse(s): Freda Shepherd

Children(s):

Walter Lee Shepherd was born in 1908 in Ludlow, Illinois, USA, the child of Elvin Gather Shepherd And Eller Ella Evaline Foley. In 1958, Walter Lee Shepherd resided in Boise, Idaho, USA. Walter Lee Shepherd married Freda Mae Sessions Shepherd. Walter Lee Shepherd passed away in 1994 in Washington, Oregon, United States.

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Biography

  • Walter Lee Shepherd was born in 1908 in Ludlow, Illinois, USA, the child of Elvin Gather Shepherd And Eller Ella Evaline Foley.
  • In 1958, Walter Lee Shepherd resided in Boise, Idaho, USA.
  • Walter Lee Shepherd married Freda Mae Sessions Shepherd.
  • Walter Lee Shepherd passed away in 1994 in Washington, Oregon, United States.

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Walter Shepherd's Ancestors

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Walter Shepherd
1908–1994
Birth Place: Ludlow, Illinois, USA
Parents
Elvin Gather SHEPHERD
1883–1972
Webbs Crossroads, Russel, KY, USA
Eller ("Ella" Evaline) FOLEY
1886–1921
Russel Springs, Russel, Kentucky, USA
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Great-Grandparents
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Walter Shepherd's Timeline

3 Records

1908
6 Jun 1908
Birth of Walter Lee Shepherd in Ludlow, Illinois, USA
Ludlow, Illinois, USA
1958
1958
Age 50
Walter Lee Shepherd resided here in Boise, Idaho, USA
Boise, Idaho, USA
1994
6 Dec 1994
Age 86
Death of Walter Lee Shepherd in Washington, Oregon, United States
Washington, Oregon, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1908
    Event Place: Ludlow, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Montana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 45

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Boise, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Billings, Yellowstone, Montana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Montana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 45

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1994
    Event Place: Washington, Oregon, United States

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