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William Thomas "Billy" Sheppard 1820–1893 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 March 1820

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 10 August 1893

Death Location: Sardis, Henderson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: John Sheppard

Mother: Nancy WATTS

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Ferguson, Elizabeth None

Children(s): Isaac Sheppard, William Sheppard, James Sheppard, John Sheppard, Nancy Sheppard, Joel Sheppard, S Sheppard, Mary Sheppard, Henrietta Padrick

The story of William Thomas "Billy" Sheppard began in 1820 in North Carolina, United States of America. In 1880, William Thomas "Billy" Sheppard resided in District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA. William Thomas "Billy" Sheppard married Elizabeth, Elizabeth Ferguson, and had children including Henrietta Padrick, Isaac T Sheppard, James De Lafayette Sheppard, Joel Jack Frank Sheppard, John Madison Sheppard, Mary E Sheppard, Nancy A Sheppard, S Jane Sheppard, William Jasper Sheppard. William Thomas "Billy" Sheppard passed away in 1893 in Sardis, Henderson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Thomas "Billy" Sheppard began in 1820 in North Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1880, William Thomas "Billy" Sheppard resided in District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA.
  • William Thomas "Billy" Sheppard married Elizabeth, Elizabeth Ferguson, and had children including Henrietta Padrick, Isaac T Sheppard, James De Lafayette Sheppard, Joel Jack Frank Sheppard, John Madison Sheppard, Mary E Sheppard, Nancy A Sheppard, S Jane Sheppard, William Jasper Sheppard.
  • William Thomas "Billy" Sheppard passed away in 1893 in Sardis, Henderson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sheppard
1795–1871
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Nancy WATTS
1802–1852
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Ferguson
1826–1902
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
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Elizabeth None
1840–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Isaac Sheppard
1859–1861
Birth Location: ,Henderson, Tennessee, USA
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William Sheppard
1849–1923
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
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James Sheppard
1862–1928
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
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John Sheppard
1850–1925
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Nancy Sheppard
1845–1922
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
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Joel Sheppard
1854–1919
Birth Location: Henderson, Tennessee, USA
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S Sheppard
1855–1900
Birth Location: Chester, Tennessee, USA
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Mary Sheppard
1858–1858
Birth Location: –
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Henrietta Padrick
1853–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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William Sheppard's Ancestors

Self
William Sheppard
1820–1893
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
John George Sheppard
1795–1871
North Carolina, USA
Nancy (Jane) WATTS
1802–1852
Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
William (Marthan Shepherd) Jr.
1763–1823
Anson County, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth (Yerby) Sawyers
1778–1848
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
Thomas Watts
1758–1841
Lavina ("Viney") Huntley
1770–1850
Anson County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
(TWIN) Shepherd
1733–1801
Jemima Johnson
1749–1825
Capt Yerby
1728–1786
Francis McTyeire
1729–1825
John (Scots-Irish)
1724–1771
Ghi-Go-Ne-Li AttaKullakulla
1733–1845
Thomas Sr.
1730–1802
Zilphia Meador
1747–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr.
1694–1771
Betsy Sellars
1708–1749
Lewis Johnson
1721–
Elizabeth Moore
1729–1767
John Yerby
1687–1745
Katherine Stamps
1696–1745
Elizabeth Frissell
1712–1791
George Cherokee)
1680–1788
Kayhun Techea
1680–1763
Chief Moytoy
1708–1777
Nionne Clan
1716–1792
Jason Meador
1704–1774
Elizabeth {Jason})
1713–1778

William Sheppard's Descendants

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William (Thomas "Billy") Sheppard (14 March 1820–10 August 1893) m. Elizabeth Ferguson (7 Sep 1826–22 Jul 1902) m. Elizabeth (Abt 1840–)
  1. 1. Isaac (T.) Sheppard 1859–1861
  2. 2. William (Jasper) Sheppard 1849–1923 m. Mary Francis 1849–1920
    1. 1. John (T.) Sheppard 1869–1870
    2. 2. Charlie Sheppard 1900– m. Daisy Shepherd 1910–
      1. 1. Charles Shepherd 1925–
      2. 2. Mary (Lee) Shepherd 1926–
      3. 3. Ben Shepherd 1924–
    3. 3. Hattie (Bell Sheppard) Oldham 1885–1929
      1. 1. Floyd (Pleman) Oldham 1904–2001 m. Bertie (Lee) Bridges 1909–1997
  3. 3. James (De Lafayette) Sheppard 1862–1928 m. Mary (Francis) Laster 1866–1935
    1. 1. Elizabeth Sheppard 1884–1889
    2. 2. Elbert Sheppard 1887–1889
    3. 3. Ofie Sheppard 1888–1944 m. Buhla (Lee) Shepard 1882–1921 m. Lulu Shepard 1889–1925 m. Mae Fowler 1892–1968
    4. 4. George (Zelner) Sheppard 1890–1965 m. Pauline (Beatrice) House 1897–1988
      1. 1. Royal (Arden "Roy") Sheppard 1913–1952 m. Madrid Shepard 1918–2001
        1. 1. Shirley Sheppard 1935–2017
      2. 2. Ida (Frances) Sheppard 1916–2007 m. Alfonso Calvert 1910–1988
        1. 1. Peggy (Jean Calvert) Clark 1936–1999
      3. 3. Rual (Omar) Sheppard 1920–1985 m. Lessie (Bell Hughes) Lovelady 1921–1990
      4. 4. Minnie (Mae) Sheppard 1926–1992 m. Lloyd (W) Parsons 1919–2005
    5. 5. Ruel (O Commer) Sheppard 1895–1965 m. Marie Sheppard 1893–
    6. 6. Jesse (Lee) Sheppard 1896–1897
    7. 7. Dewey (Lee) Sheppard 1898–1964 m. Pearl (Lynn) Magers 1901–1994
      1. 1. Clementine Sheppard 1922– m. William (Lamar) Wilbourn\Welborn 1916–
      2. 2. Vailama (Jane) Sheppard 1933–2011
    8. 8. Clydie (May) Sheppard 1900–1972 m. Wallace (Homer) Nelson 1894–1969
      1. 1. Mayola (Frances) Nelson 1921–2007 m. Charles (E) Alberson 1916–1992
      2. 2. Welton (Wallace) Nelson 1917–2002
    9. 9. Gertrude Sheppard 1908–1911
    10. 10. Frances (Ivadee) Sheppard 1912–1984 m. Carl (Winset) McCormick 1914–1984
  4. 4. John (Madison) Sheppard 1850–1925 m. Miranda ((Marinda) C.) Parker 1850–1885
    1. 1. William (Jasper) Sheppard 1883–1944 m. Pearl (Lee) Taylor 1884–1973
      1. 1. Lela (Estalee Sheppard) Austin 1906–2003 m. Robert (W) Austin 1907–1996
      2. 2. Grady Sheppard 1901–1942 m. Dorothy (Inez) Lyn 1912–
        1. 1. James (Franklin) Sheppard 1934–1987 m. Rosa (Jean) Patterson 1935–2008
    2. 2. Perry Sheppard 1872–1872
    3. 3. Nancy (Nora Sheppard) Dean 1875–1956
    4. 4. Mary (Polly Sheppard) McGee 1873– m. Andrew (Lonzo 'Lon') McGee 1865–1942
  5. 5. Nancy (A.) Sheppard 1845–1922 m. Thomas (Lewis Byron) Ellis 1844–
    1. 1. James (W.) Ellis 1868–
    2. 2. Luke (T.) Ellis 1871–
    3. 3. John (N.) Ellis 1876–
    4. 4. Franklin (B.) Ellis 1878–
  6. 6. Joel ("Jack" Frank) Sheppard 1854–1919 m. Rachel ('Emma') Richardson 1849–
  7. 7. S (Jane) Sheppard 1855–1900
  8. 8. Mary (E.) Sheppard 1858–1858
  9. 9. Henrietta Padrick 1853–

William Sheppard's Timeline

3 Records

1820
14 March 1820
Birth of William Thomas "Billy" Sheppard in North Carolina, United States of America
North Carolina, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 60
William Thomas "Billy" Sheppard resided here in District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1893
10 August 1893
Age 73
Death of William Thomas "Billy" Sheppard in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Henderson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 March 1820
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harnett, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: 974; Page: 199D; Enumeration District: 149

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 13, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 1262; Page: 431A; Enumeration District: 063
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harnett, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: 974; Page: 199D; Enumeration District: 149

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 August 1893
    Event Place: Henderson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sardis, Henderson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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