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William Riley Shepard 1874–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 December 1874

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

Death Date: 2 April 1946

Death Location: Burning Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Wesley Shepard

Mother: Amy Baldridge

Spouse(s): Dona Barkesdall, Lovela Oney

Children(s): Rhoda Shepherd, Ranel Shepherd, Sallie Shepherd, Estill Shepherd, Amy Shepherd, Willie Shepherd, Billy Shepherd, Virgil Shepherd, Allie Shepherd, Odis Shepherd, Nearie Shepherd, Malcolm Shepherd, Maude Shepherd, Berniece Shepherd

In 1874, William Riley Shepard entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Wesley Shepard And Amy Katherine Baldridge. In 1880, William Riley Shepard resided in Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, William Riley Shepard resided in Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. William Riley Shepard married Dona Barkesdall, Lovela Hicks Oney, and had children including Allie Shepherd, Amy Shepherd, Berniece Shepherd, Billy Shepherd, Estill Lee Shepherd, Malcolm H Shepherd, Mary Magdelene Shepherd, Maude Shepherd, Nearie Shepherd, Odis Shepherd, Ranel Shepherd, Rhoda Shepherd, Sallie Shepherd, Virgil Shepherd, Willie Shepherd. William Riley Shepard passed away in 1946 in Burning Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1874, William Riley Shepard entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Wesley Shepard And Amy Katherine Baldridge.
  • In 1880, William Riley Shepard resided in Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, William Riley Shepard resided in Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Riley Shepard married Dona Barkesdall, Lovela Hicks Oney, and had children including Allie Shepherd, Amy Shepherd, Berniece Shepherd, Billy Shepherd, Estill Lee Shepherd, Malcolm H Shepherd, Mary Magdelene Shepherd, Maude Shepherd, Nearie Shepherd, Odis Shepherd, Ranel Shepherd, Rhoda Shepherd, Sallie Shepherd, Virgil Shepherd, Willie Shepherd.
  • William Riley Shepard passed away in 1946 in Burning Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wesley Shepard
1848–1911
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Amy Baldridge
1854–1929
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Dona Barkesdall
1893–1981
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Lovela Oney
1877–1912
Birth Location: London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Rhoda Shepherd
1902–1994
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Ranel Shepherd
1911–1975
Birth Location: Floyd Co. KY.
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Sallie Shepherd
1899–1976
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Estill Shepherd
1905–1982
Birth Location: Floyd
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Amy Shepherd
1897–1919
Birth Location: Hardin, Ohio, USA
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Willie Shepherd
1907–1995
Birth Location: Prestonsburg, Kentucky
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Billy Shepherd
1919–2007
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
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Virgil Shepherd
1928–1992
Birth Location: Goodloe Floy, Kentucky
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Allie Shepherd
1914–2014
Birth Location: Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
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Odis Shepherd
1915–1995
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, United States
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Nearie Shepherd
1922–2005
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
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Malcolm Shepherd
1924–1940
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Maude Shepherd
1918–1918
Birth Location: –
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Berniece Shepherd
1925–2014
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
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William Shepard's Ancestors

Self
William Shepard
1874–1946
Birth Place: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Wesley Shepard
1848–1911
Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America
Amy (Katherine) Baldridge
1854–1929
Kentucky
Grandparents
Sylvester (Shepherd) ❤️
1825–1894
Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America
Cynthia (Creager) ❤️
1829–1900
Wythe County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Jacob ❤️
1781–1858
Elizabeth ❤️
1793–1875
Michael ❤️
1782–1870
Elizabeth Miller
1788–1870
2nd-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

William Shepard's Descendants

1.
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William (Riley) Shepard (8 December 1874–2 April 1946) m. Dona Barkesdall (24 Mar 1893–9 Mar 1981) m. Lovela (Hicks) Oney (May 1877–31 December 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

William Shepard's Timeline

12 Records

1874
8 December 1874
Birth of William Riley Shepard in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 6
William Riley Shepard resided here in Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
William Riley Shepard resided here in Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1904
13 Apr 1904
Age 30
William Riley Shepard resided here in Richmond, Kentucky, USA
Richmond, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
William Riley Shepard resided here in Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1913
11 Sep 1913
Age 39
William Riley Shepard resided here in Argos, Indiana, USA
Argos, Indiana, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 43
William Riley Shepard resided here in Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
William Riley Shepard resided here in Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
William Riley Shepard resided here in Buckeye, Buckeye, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Buckeye, Buckeye, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 61
William Riley Shepard resided here in Rural, Floyd, Kentucky
Rural, Floyd, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 66
William Riley Shepard resided here in Magisterial District 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1946
2 April 1946
Age 72
Death of William Riley Shepard in Warsaw, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA
Warsaw, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 December 1874
    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] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T625_569; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 3
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Floyd County
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 413; Page: 51a; Enumeration District: 124
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 520; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0031
    [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] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1946; Roll: 04
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    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 4
    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

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1904
    Event Place: Richmond, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Richmond Climax; Publication Date: 13 Apr 1904; Publication Place: Richmond, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    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 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1913
    Event Place: Argos, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Argos Reflector; Publication Date: 11 Sep 1913; Publication Place: Argos, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Floyd County

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T625_569; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 3

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Buckeye, Buckeye, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magisterial District 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 April 1946
    Event Place: Warsaw, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1946; Roll: 04
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Burning Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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