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Wesley Shepard 1848–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Mar 1848

Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 10 Jun 1911

Death Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Sylvester ❤️

Mother: Cynthia ❤️

Spouse(s): Amy Baldridge

Children(s): William Shepard, Elsey Shepherd, Dora Shepherd, Scorcher Shepherd, Margaret Shepherd, Katherine Shepherd, Sylvester Shepherd, Marget Shepherd, Billie Shepherd

In 1848, Wesley Shepard entered the world in Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Sylvester Shepherd And Cynthia Creager. In 1850, Wesley Shepard resided in My District, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, Wesley Shepard resided in Floyd, Kentucky, USA. Wesley Shepard married Amy Katherine Baldridge, and had children including Billie Shepherd, Dora Ellen Dolly Shepherd, Elsey Shepherd, Katherine Katie Shepherd, Margaret Shepherd, Marget Shepherd, Scorcher Scorch Shepherd, Sylvester Shepherd, William Riley Shepard. Wesley Shepard passed away in 1911 in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1848, Wesley Shepard entered the world in Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Sylvester Shepherd And Cynthia Creager.
  • In 1850, Wesley Shepard resided in My District, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, Wesley Shepard resided in Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • Wesley Shepard married Amy Katherine Baldridge, and had children including Billie Shepherd, Dora Ellen Dolly Shepherd, Elsey Shepherd, Katherine Katie Shepherd, Margaret Shepherd, Marget Shepherd, Scorcher Scorch Shepherd, Sylvester Shepherd, William Riley Shepard.
  • Wesley Shepard passed away in 1911 in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sylvester ❤️
1825–1894
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America
S❤
Cynthia ❤️
1829–1900
Birth Location: Wythe County, Virginia, United States of America
C❤

Spouses(s)

Amy Baldridge
1854–1929
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Children(s)

William Shepard
1874–1946
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Elsey Shepherd
1877–1961
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Dora Shepherd
1879–1942
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
DS
Scorcher Shepherd
1884–1953
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, United States
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Margaret Shepherd
1876–1942
Birth Location: Kentucky
MS
Katherine Shepherd
1893–1969
Birth Location: Floyd Co. Kentucky
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Sylvester Shepherd
1897–1905
Birth Location: Floyd Co. Kentucky
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Marget Shepherd
1887–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Billie Shepherd
1898–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Wesley Shepard's Ancestors

Self
Wesley Shepard
1848–1911
Birth Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Sylvester Shepherd ❤️
1825–1894
Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America
Cynthia (Creager) ❤️
1829–1900
Wythe County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Jacob (Shepherd) ❤️
1781–1858
Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Hale) ❤️
1793–1875
Lee, Virginia, USA
Michael (Creger) ❤️
1782–1870
Wytheville, Wythe, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Miller
1788–1870
Wythe County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John ❤️
1749–1812
Martha ❤️
1750–1825
Benjamin ❤️
1768–1829
Dicy ❤️
1761–1829
Johann Krieger
1756–1842
Mary Waller
1743–1850
Adam ❤️
1736–1832
Catherine ❤️
1773–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph ❤️
1746–1803
Rachel ❤️
1746–1811
John ❤️
1716–1800
Keziah ❤️
1727–1804
Johann ❤️
1718–1717
Catherine ❤️
1731–1810
Charles Waller
1718–1771
Mary Waller
1720–1808

Wesley Shepard's Descendants

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Wesley Shepard (10 Mar 1848–10 Jun 1911) m. Amy (Katherine) Baldridge (May 1854–22 February 1929)
  1. 1. William (Riley) Shepard 1874–1946 m. Dona Barkesdall 1893–1981 m. Lovela (Hicks) Oney 1877–1912
    1. 1. Rhoda Shepherd 1902–1994 m. James (Queen) Shepherd 1879–1941
      1. 1. Sage Shepherd 1917–1987 m. Rebecca (Jane) Shepherd 1924–
        1. 1. Sheila Pope 1943–2020
        2. 2. Jesse (Elson) Shepherd 1946–1965
      2. 2. Mazell Miley 1925–
      3. 3. Dailey Shepherd 1926–2010
      4. 4. Floyd Shepherd 1928–2002
      5. 5. Hazel Shepherd 1924–
      6. 6. Diamond Shepherd 1932–2009
      7. 7. William (Claude) Shepherd 1934–2016
      8. 8. Thomas (James) Shepherd 1936–2009
      9. 9. Darcus Shepherd 1923–2015
    2. 2. Ranel Shepherd 1911–1975 m. Verna Shepherd 1918–1988
    3. 3. Sallie Shepherd 1899–1976 m. Kelly Shepherd 1897–1987
    4. 4. Estill (Lee) Shepherd 1905–1982 m. Stella Arnett 1909–1985
      1. 1. Estill (L) Shepard 1932–2009
      2. 2. Eva (Jean) Shepherd 1929–1995
    5. 5. Amy Shepherd 1897–1919
    6. 6. Willie Shepherd 1907–1995 m. Delila Shepherd 1910–1995 m. Violet Shepherd 1911–
      1. 1. Jackie Shepherd 1927–2009
      2. 2. Edna (Mae) Harris 1932–1999
    7. 7. Billy Shepherd 1919–2007
    8. 8. Virgil Shepherd 1928–1992
    9. 9. Allie Shepherd 1914–2014
    10. 10. Odis Shepherd 1915–1995
    11. 11. Nearie Shepherd 1922–2005
    12. 12. Malcolm (H) Shepherd 1924–1940
    13. 13. Maude Shepherd 1918–1918
    14. 14. Berniece Shepherd 1925–2014
  2. 2. Elsey Shepherd 1877–1961
  3. 3. Dora (Ellen (Dolly)) Shepherd 1879–1942
  4. 4. Scorcher ("Scorch") Shepherd 1884–1953
  5. 5. Margaret Shepherd 1876–1942
  6. 6. Katherine ("Katie") Shepherd 1893–1969
  7. 7. Sylvester Shepherd 1897–1905
  8. 8. Marget Shepherd 1887–
  9. 9. Billie Shepherd 1898–

Wesley Shepard's Timeline

11 Records

1848
10 Mar 1848
Birth of Wesley Shepard in Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America
Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 2
Wesley Shepard resided here in My District, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
My District, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1850
22 Aug 1850
Age 2
Wesley Shepard resided here in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 12
Wesley Shepard resided here in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1860
26 Jul 1860
Age 12
Wesley Shepard resided here in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 22
Wesley Shepard resided here in Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1870
22 Jul 1870
Age 22
Wesley Shepard resided here in Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 32
Wesley Shepard resided here in Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 52
Wesley Shepard resided here in Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 62
Wesley Shepard resided here in Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1911
10 Jun 1911
Age 63
Death of Wesley Shepard in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1848
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 413; Page: 51A; Enumeration District: 124
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_484; Page: 393B
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 520; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1240520
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: M653_367; Page: 46; Family History Library Film: 803367
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: M653_367; Page: 0; Image: 50.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T624_475; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374488
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: My District, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 200; Page: 446a
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: My District, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: My District, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 200; Page: 446a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1850
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: My District, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 200; Page: 446a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: M653_367; Page: 46; Family History Library Film: 803367

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1860
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: M653_367; Page: 0; Image: 50.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_484; Page: 393B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1870
    Event Place: Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_484; Page: 393B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 413; Page: 51A; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 520; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1240520

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T624_475; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374488

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1911
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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