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Wiley W Shepherd 1821–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 14, 1821

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 15 February 1896

Death Location: Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Elias Shepherd

Mother: Mary Taylor

Spouse(s): Ariane Singelton

Children(s): Martha Shepherd, Sarah Shepherd, Cornelia Shepherd, S Shepherd, William Shepherd, James Shepherd, Eli Shepherd, Eliza Shepherd

In 1821, Wiley W Shepherd entered the world in North Carolina, born to Elias Shepherd And Mary Taylor. In 1860, Wiley W Shepherd resided in Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA. In 1870, Wiley W Shepherd resided in Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA. Wiley W Shepherd married Ariane Singelton, and had children including Cornelia Howe Shepherd, Eli Franklin Shepherd, Eliza Jane Shepherd, James Albert Harvey Shepherd, Martha Arrena Shepherd, S S Shepherd, Sarah Ruth Shepherd, William A Shepherd. Wiley W Shepherd passed away in 1896 in Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1821, Wiley W Shepherd entered the world in North Carolina, born to Elias Shepherd And Mary Taylor.
  • In 1860, Wiley W Shepherd resided in Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1870, Wiley W Shepherd resided in Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Wiley W Shepherd married Ariane Singelton, and had children including Cornelia Howe Shepherd, Eli Franklin Shepherd, Eliza Jane Shepherd, James Albert Harvey Shepherd, Martha Arrena Shepherd, S S Shepherd, Sarah Ruth Shepherd, William A Shepherd.
  • Wiley W Shepherd passed away in 1896 in Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Wiley Shepherd's Ancestors

Self
Wiley Shepherd
1821–1896
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Elias Shepherd
1797–1854
, , North Carolina, USA
Mary Taylor
1802–1882
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Maybe-Elizabeth? ?
1775–
Stephen Taylor
1770–1849
Washington, Virginia, United States
Sarah (Abagale) Roark
1775–1860
Washington, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Taylor
1743–1807
Mary Lewis
1750–1801
Charles Roark
1750–1830
Abigail Indian
1760–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wiley Shepherd's Descendants

1.
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Wiley (W) Shepherd (Feb 14, 1821–15 February 1896) m. Ariane Singelton (August 1821–7 February 1901)
  1. 1. Martha (Arrena) Shepherd 1843–1899
  2. 2. Sarah (Ruth) Shepherd 1853–1934 m. Charles (Berry) Luther 1858–
    1. 1. Sidney Luther 1886–1894
    2. 2. Infant Luther 1884–1884
  3. 3. Cornelia (Howe) Shepherd 1858–1940
  4. 4. S (S) Shepherd 1804–1939 m. Nancy (Jane) Sikes 1853–1906 m. Henrietta (E) Reagan 1867–
    1. 1. Mary (Eve) Shepherd 1886–1975 m. Robert (Strange) Beeman 1879–1932
      1. 1. Alice (Christine) Beeman 1918–1980 m. Flake Allen 1916–
      2. 2. Mary (Shepherd) Beeman 1913–1997
    2. 2. Eddie Shepherd 1877–1878
  5. 5. William (A.) Shepherd 1852–1879
  6. 6. James (Albert Harvey) Shepherd 1849–1905 m. Susan (Caroline) Hayden 1851–1933
    1. 1. Katherine (Ruth) Shepherd 1884–1964
    2. 2. Mary (S) Shepherd 1875–1875
    3. 3. Hayden (A) Shepherd 1881–1920
    4. 4. John (Wiley) Shepherd 1873–1939 m. Sarah (Melissa) Shepherd 1878–1965
      1. 1. Louise (Susan) Bell 1902–1968
      2. 2. James (Albert) Shepherd 1909–1990
    5. 5. Harvey (Wriston) Shepherd 1887–1955
    6. 6. Dock (Franklin) Shepherd 1890–1942
    7. 7. Jennie Shepherd 1879–1961
  7. 7. Eli (Franklin) Shepherd 1844–1924
  8. 8. Eliza (Jane) Shepherd 1847–1923

Wiley Shepherd's Timeline

5 Records

1821
Feb 14, 1821
Birth of Wiley W Shepherd in North Carolina
North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 39
Wiley W Shepherd resided here in Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA
Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 49
Wiley W Shepherd resided here in Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA
Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 59
Wiley W Shepherd resided here in Ansonville, Anson, North Carolina, USA
Ansonville, Anson, North Carolina, USA
1896
15 February 1896
Age 75
Death of Wiley W Shepherd in Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina, USA
Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 14, 1821
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ansonville, Anson, North Carolina; Roll: 951; Family History Film: 1254951; Page: 460B; Enumeration District: 007; Image: 0714
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1122; Page: 415A; Image: 316238; Family History Library Film: 552621
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina; Roll: M653_887; Page: 263; Image: 85; Family History Library Film: 803887
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, 1850 United States Federal Census Record
    [6] North Carolina, Deaths
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina; Roll: M653_887; Page: 263; Image: 85; Family History Library Film: 803887

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1122; Page: 415A; Image: 316238; Family History Library Film: 552621

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Ansonville, Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ansonville, Anson, North Carolina; Roll: 951; Family History Film: 1254951; Page: 460B; Enumeration District: 007; Image: 0714

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 February 1896
    Event Place: Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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