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Family HistoryFamily History - John Shepherd


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features John Shepherd and 19 of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. John Shepherd,1 born ____ in England (parents not determined). John married Sarah Davis (born ca. 1811 in England, parents not determined;1 Sarah died 20 May 1876 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York2, 3, 4). Sarah is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.5

It is rumored within the Shepherd family that Sarah, possibly a nurse, was a widow who came to America with her children from Lancastershire, England. Composition of Sarah’s family, except for daughter Mary, is derived from her will and from the legal notice for the will, which name the following children: William J. Shepherd, residing in the city of Brooklyn; Elizabeth, wife of William P. Smith, residing at Seattle, Washington territory; Sarah R., wife of William Bowker, residing at San Francisco, California; and Annie, wife of Benjamin Harned, residing at Trenton, New Jersey. The legal notice for Sarah’s will was published in an Albany, New York, newspaper, possibly suggesting that she lived in that area at one time.2, 6, 7


Children of John Shepherd and Sarah Davis:

+2i. Mary Jane Shepherd, born ca. 1829 in England; died 27 February 1864 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married (1) John William Bowker Married (2) David Montross Gazlay.
+3ii. Elizabeth Shepherd, born ca. 1830 in England. Married William P. Smith.
+4iii. Sarah R. Shepherd, Married (1) _____ Dryden Married (2) John William Bowker.
+5iv. Anna Shepherd, born ca. 1839 in England; died 2 February 1922 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married (1) Benjamin Harned Married (2) _____ Ward.
+6v. William J. Shepherd, born ca. 1842 in England; died 25 May 1899 in Kings County, New York. Married Emma A. Boyd.

  1. New York State Census, 1875, Kings County, Brooklyn, 6th ED, 3rd Ward, Page 2, family of Jas Boyd (60, Kings, janitor); wife Sarah A. Boyd (54, Penn); son Jas A. Boyd Jr. (26, Kings, printer); daughter Sarah Boyd (24, Kings); daughter Mary M. Boyd (22, Kings); son John R. Boyd (17, Kings); s. in l. Wm J. Sheppard (36, England, conductor, NYCRR); daughter Emma A. Sheppard (31, Kings); g. son Wm H. Sheppard (13, Kings); g. daughter Emma A. Sheppard (8, Kings); g. child Flora Sheppard (3, Kings); g. child Ida May Sheppard (1, Kings); border Sarah D. Sheppard (64, England).
  2. Last Will and Testament, Sarah D. Shepherd, 1876, that names four children: William J. Shepherd residing in the City of Brooklyn; Elizabeth, wife of William P. Smith residing at Seattle Washington Territory; Sarah R., wife of William Bowker residing at San Francisco, California; and Annie, wife of Benjamin Harned residing at Trenton New Jersey. Copy of probate documents in possession of Karen Held.
  3. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Shepherd, Sarah D., died 20 May 1876 in Kings County; aged 70 years; Cert# 4647.
  4. Deaths, New York Herald, available at www.fultonhistory.com, 21 May 1876: DIED. Shepherd -- On May 20, in the city of Brooklyn, Mrs. Sarah D. Shepherd, aged 60 years. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the Church of the Redeemer, corner of 4th av. and Pacific st., Brooklyn, on Tuesday, at three P.M.
  5. Headstone, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, Lot 12808, Section 55, Mary S. Gazley and Sarah D. Shepherd. Visited and photographed by Karen Held in September 2012 and by Lee Gazlay in December 2012.
  6. Legal Notice, Albany Evening Journal, Albany, New York, 9 June 1876, probate notice for Sarah D. Shepherd, late of the city of Brooklyn. The notice names the same people (i.e., four children) as are named in her Last Will and Testament.
  7. Email between Karen Held and Lee Gazlay, September 2012.
Second Generation
2. Mary Jane Shepherd2 (John1), born ca. 1829 in England;1, 2, 3 died 27 February 1864 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.2, 4, 5 Mary married, first, ca. 1849, John William Bowker8 (born ca. 1810 in New York, parents not determined;6 John died before 18847). Their marriage ended in divorce on 22 October 1860.8 Mary married, second, 22 April 1861 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, David Montross Gazlay14 (born 17 September 1835 in New York, the son of Charles M. Gazlay and Martha Ann _____;9, 10, 11, 12 David died 31 May 1895 in Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York12, 13). Mary is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.1, 15 John is buried in Schaffer’s Cemetery, Truckee, Nevada County, California.7 David is buried in Hillside Cemetery, Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York.12

Identifying Mary’s birth surname as Shepherd is based on circumstantial evidence. What is known is that a Mary S. Bowker married David M. Gazlay in San Francisco on 22 April 1861, that a Mary Gazlay died on 27 February 1864 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, and that a Mary S. Gazlay (or Gazley) is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn in a lot belonging to the Shepherd family. This Mary Gazlay is believed to be David M. Gazlay’s wife. David, originally from New York, was known to be in California for several years starting in 1858, and returned to New York in late 1863 or early 1864, likely with his wife Mary.1

The name Mary S. Gazley tops the gravestone in Green-Wood Cemetery that also bears the barely readable name of Sarah D. Shepherd, who died on 20 May 1876 in Brooklyn. Sarah bought the grave lot in 1864, shortly before Mary’s burial, so one surmises that the lot was purchased specifically for that purpose. With both Sarah and Mary’s names appearing on the same gravestone, the presumption is that they were related, most likely as mother (Sarah) and daughter (Mary).1, 15, 16

Sarah Shepherd’s will names several children, including Sarah R., wife of William Bowker, residing in San Francisco (in 1876). Association of the surname Bowker with both Mary and Sarah, and both in San Francisco, seems more than a coincidence. It’s possible that sisters Mary and Sarah married Bowker brothers, but records suggest that John William Bowker first married Mary, and after her death married Sarah R.17

Identification of John William Bowker as the husband of Mary Jane Shepherd and, later, of Sarah R. (Shepherd) Dryden, sisters, is based on circumstantial evidence and is subject to further confirmation.

He was apparently known as William, referred to by that and similar names (e.g., Uncle Billy, etc.) in numerous articles in Carson City, Nevada, newspapers. J. W. Bowker was a master mechanic for the Virginia and Truckee Railroad (V. & T.) and previously for the Central Pacific Railroad. The Virginia and Truckee website summarizes his contributions to the railroad:18

He was an innovative railroad machinist; he was responsible for all of the railroad’s machine shop facilities and shaped to a large degree the short line’s early equipment roster. Held in high regard by the railroad’s management, [Henry Marvin] Yerington named V. & T. Locomotive No. 21—The Virginia City switch engine—The “J. W. Bowker” in honor of the distinguished master mechanic. Unfortunately, the honor evidently went to the shop superintendent’s head as he was caught entering the Carson Shops full of whiskey one afternoon in July 1875. Yerington promptly discharged Bowker from his $250 per month job and the namesake locomotive was [briefly] renamed “Mexico”. The original 1875 Baldwin locomotive “J. W. Bowker” is among the equipment on display at the California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento.

The same website contains transcripts of letters from H. M. Yerington to Darius O. Mills that reveal additional details about J. W. Bowker’s discharge from the V. & T. Railroad, including the following excerpts:18

14 July 1875: “…Bowker continues to act & talk ugly, says he will stop the running of the road if we continue to use certain Locomotive Smokestacks & Lubricating oils on which he claims patents, but which he has not got. He says he is going below to see you & Mr. Sharon about this, if he does, please dont pay any attention to him for he has acted very badly in more ways than one. …”

21 July 1875: “… I have your favor of the 17th inst. & am glad my action towards Bowker met I [sic] your approval, of matters at the shops are running smooth and satisfactorily. …”

Yerington was apparently wrong at least about Bowker’s patent on the locomotive smokestack. The Sacramento Daily Union, on 26 October 1869, reported the issue of a patent on 19 October described as a “Spark Arrester—John W. Bowker, Sacramento.” The invention was reportedly highly effective at suppressing sparks emanating from locomotive smoke stacks.

A curious article in 1874, shortly before John’s second marriage, tells of his supposed inheritance of a large sum of money, although no other mention of this good fortune has been found.19

IN LUCK.—William Bowker, Master Mechanic of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Company is the gentleman who is reputed to have fallen heir to $180,000 by the death of a relative in the East. Mr. Bowker is a whole-souled gentleman and one of the best mechanics on the Pacific coast. His numerous friends in this section will be glad to hear of his good fortune.

We believe it is this John Bowker who is buried in Shaffer’s Cemetery in Truckee, California, as mentioned in the following Decoration Day article in the Truckee Republican.7

MEMORIES GREEN.


DECORATION DAY IN TRUCKEE UNIVERSALLY OBSERVED.


The 30th of May has, since the war, been set apart as a National Holiday, on which the graves of dead soldiers shall be strewn with flowers. The idea was originated by the Grand Army of the Republic, as a perpetual testimonial or remembrance of their dead comrades left in the field of battle. The idea has expanded and grown until now when all graves are decorated. Truckee has never before memorialized the day, but like everything that Truckee does, it was done with spirit and vim, and it was only needed to start the movement thoroughly to have it prove as it did, a magnificent success.

...In the absence of absolute proof the committee placed flags on the following graves, believing them to have served in the late war:

[seven names]

John Bowker, Schaffer’s cemetery.

Andy Russell, Schaffer’s cemetery.

[three more names].


SCHAFFER’S CEMETERY

On the hill south of town. After the Rosebuds had placed a wreath and flowers on the grave of John Bowker, and old soldier buried there, the Trio sang once again, “Dear to the Spot” after which a general decoration followed.

David Montross Gazlay led a fascinating life—publisher, printer, restaurateur, patriot, husband, father—and died at the early age of 59 years. He left a legacy of innovation in advertising in city directories. David published several noteworthy directories, periodicals, and other publications, and he played a key role in California’s decision to align with the Union on the brink of the Civil War. David left only one natural descendant who lived to adulthood, a daughter, and no natural grandchildren; his two adopted daughters both grew to adulthood and had descendants, some to present day.

A detailed biographical sketch is presented here: David Montross Gazlay


3. Elizabeth Shepherd2 (John1), born ca. 1830 in England.20, 21, 22, 23 Elizabeth married William P. Smith17 (born ca. 1818 in England, parents not determined20, 21, 22, 23).

Children of Elizabeth Shepherd and William P. Smith:

 7i. William R. Smith, born ca. 1848 in New York.20, 21, 22
 8ii. Frank Smith, born ca. 1859 in Washington.21, 22, 23

4. Sarah R. Shepherd2 (John1). Sarah married, first, _____ Dryden (born ____, parents not determined). Sarah married, second, 1 March 1874 in Carson City, Nevada, John William Bowker17, 24 (born ca. 1810 in New York, parents not determined;6 John died before 18847). Their marriage ended in divorce on 8 August 1877 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.25 John is buried in Schaffer’s Cemetery, Truckee, Nevada County, California.7

Identification of John William Bowker as the husband of Mary Jane Shepherd and, later, of Sarah R. (Shepherd) Dryden, sisters, is based on circumstantial evidence and is subject to further confirmation.

He was apparently known as William, referred to by that and similar names (e.g., Uncle Billy, etc.) in numerous articles in Carson City, Nevada, newspapers. J. W. Bowker was a master mechanic for the Virginia and Truckee Railroad (V. & T.) and previously for the Central Pacific Railroad. The Virginia and Truckee website summarizes his contributions to the railroad:18

He was an innovative railroad machinist; he was responsible for all of the railroad’s machine shop facilities and shaped to a large degree the short line’s early equipment roster. Held in high regard by the railroad’s management, [Henry Marvin] Yerington named V. & T. Locomotive No. 21—The Virginia City switch engine—The “J. W. Bowker” in honor of the distinguished master mechanic. Unfortunately, the honor evidently went to the shop superintendent’s head as he was caught entering the Carson Shops full of whiskey one afternoon in July 1875. Yerington promptly discharged Bowker from his $250 per month job and the namesake locomotive was [briefly] renamed “Mexico”. The original 1875 Baldwin locomotive “J. W. Bowker” is among the equipment on display at the California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento.

The same website contains transcripts of letters from H. M. Yerington to Darius O. Mills that reveal additional details about J. W. Bowker’s discharge from the V. & T. Railroad, including the following excerpts:18

14 July 1875: “…Bowker continues to act & talk ugly, says he will stop the running of the road if we continue to use certain Locomotive Smokestacks & Lubricating oils on which he claims patents, but which he has not got. He says he is going below to see you & Mr. Sharon about this, if he does, please dont pay any attention to him for he has acted very badly in more ways than one. …”

21 July 1875: “… I have your favor of the 17th inst. & am glad my action towards Bowker met I [sic] your approval, of matters at the shops are running smooth and satisfactorily. …”

Yerington was apparently wrong at least about Bowker’s patent on the locomotive smokestack. The Sacramento Daily Union, on 26 October 1869, reported the issue of a patent on 19 October described as a “Spark Arrester—John W. Bowker, Sacramento.” The invention was reportedly highly effective at suppressing sparks emanating from locomotive smoke stacks.

A curious article in 1874, shortly before John’s second marriage, tells of his supposed inheritance of a large sum of money, although no other mention of this good fortune has been found.19

IN LUCK.—William Bowker, Master Mechanic of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Company is the gentleman who is reputed to have fallen heir to $180,000 by the death of a relative in the East. Mr. Bowker is a whole-souled gentleman and one of the best mechanics on the Pacific coast. His numerous friends in this section will be glad to hear of his good fortune.

We believe it is this John Bowker who is buried in Shaffer’s Cemetery in Truckee, California, as mentioned in the following Decoration Day article in the Truckee Republican.7

MEMORIES GREEN.


DECORATION DAY IN TRUCKEE UNIVERSALLY OBSERVED.


The 30th of May has, since the war, been set apart as a National Holiday, on which the graves of dead soldiers shall be strewn with flowers. The idea was originated by the Grand Army of the Republic, as a perpetual testimonial or remembrance of their dead comrades left in the field of battle. The idea has expanded and grown until now when all graves are decorated. Truckee has never before memorialized the day, but like everything that Truckee does, it was done with spirit and vim, and it was only needed to start the movement thoroughly to have it prove as it did, a magnificent success.

...In the absence of absolute proof the committee placed flags on the following graves, believing them to have served in the late war:

[seven names]

John Bowker, Schaffer’s cemetery.

Andy Russell, Schaffer’s cemetery.

[three more names].


SCHAFFER’S CEMETERY

On the hill south of town. After the Rosebuds had placed a wreath and flowers on the grave of John Bowker, and old soldier buried there, the Trio sang once again, “Dear to the Spot” after which a general decoration followed.


5. Anna Shepherd2 (John1), born ca. 1839 in England;26, 27 died 2 February 1922 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.26 Anna married, first, Benjamin Harned17 (born ____, parents not determined). Anna married, second, _____ Ward (born ____, parents not determined). Anna is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.26

6. William J. Shepherd2 (John1), born ca. 1842 in England;28, 29, 30, 31 died 25 May 1899 in Kings County, New York.32, 33 William married Emma A. Boyd (born ca. August 1844 in Kings County, New York, the daughter of James Boyd and Sarah A. _____;28, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36 Emma died 8 February 1920 in Queens County, New York37, 38). William and Emma are buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.32, 37

Children of William J. Shepherd and Emma A. Boyd:

 9i. William H. Shepherd, born ca. 1862 in Kings County, New York;28, 29, 30 died 26 July 1903 in Kings County, New York.39, 40 William is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.39
+10ii. Emma A. Shepherd, born ca. March 1867 in Kings County, New York. Married George F. Sherlock.
 11iii. Charles Shepherd, born ca. November 1869 in Kings County, New York.28, 29, 30, 31
 12iv. Florence E. ‘Flora’ Shepherd, born ca. 1872 in Kings County, New York;29, 30 died May 1881.41 Flora is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.41
 13v. Ida May Shepherd, born ca. 1874 in Kings County, New York.29, 30, 31
 14vi. Frank W. Shepherd, born ca. 1876 in New York.30, 31
 15vii. Edward S. Shepherd, born ca. November 1878 in New York.30, 31, 36
 16viii. James D. Shepherd, born ca. August 1881 in New York.31, 36
 17ix. Jesse B. Shepherd, born ca. March 1883 in New York.31, 36

  1. Cemetery Record, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, Mary S. Gazlay indicating her dates of death and burial, residence in Brooklyn, and birthplace (England).
  2. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Death, Mrs. Mary Gazlay, age 35, died: 27 February 1864 in Kings County (Brooklyn), born: England; buried: Greenwood; residence: 272 Pacific St. [This is a hand-written certification of death]. [On the reverese: For Mrs. Shepperd, 272 Pacific St.].
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, California, San Francisco County, San Francisco, 2nd District, Page No. 91, Mary Bowker (31, N.Y.).
  4. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Gazlay, Mary, 27 February 1864, Kings County, age 35 years, Cert# 1191.
  5. Deaths, Sacramento Daily Union, Sacramento, California. Available at California Digital Newspaper Collection. 26 March 1864: In Brooklyn (N.Y.), Feb. 27th, Mary S., wife of David M. Gazlay, of San Francisco.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Nevada, Storey County, Virginia City, Page 110, Wm. Bowker, 60, N.Y., engineer.
  7. Memorials, Truckee Republican, Truckee, California, 31 May 1884, article on the observance of Decoration Day and placing flags on the graves of dead soldiers, including John Bowker in Schaffer’s Cemetery.
  8. Divorce, Sacramento Daily Union, Sacramento, California, articles in 1860 on 6 March, 9 July, 17 July, and 22 October, announcing divorce proceedings and divorce grant to Mary Jane Bowker from John W. Bowker for alleged extreme cruelty and abandonment. The first article indicates they had been married for 11 years.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Town of New Berlin, page 150, family of Abigail Gazlay, 68 NY; Charles Gazlay, 35, NY, pedlar; David M. Gazlay, 13, NY; Mary C. Gazlay, 8, NY. Relationships are not indicated but Charles is probably the son of Abigail (who is probably the widow of Aaron Gazlay).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, District No. 30, Page No. 15, family of David Gaylay [sic] (30); Mary Gaylay (25); Carrie (1); Monte (5).
  11. New York State Census, 1892, Kings County, Brooklyn, 8th Election District, Eleventh Ward, Page 3, David M. Gazlay (56, US, retired); Marey [sic] M. Gazlay (34, US). [Either Mary’s age is low by over 10 years, or this is a different person than David’s third wife.]
  12. Stephentown Genealogy, Hillside Cemetery, Gazley, D. M., born 9/17/1835; died: 5/31/1892; Inscription: “Erected by Nassau Council No. 22 of the A.P.A.” [sic, his gravestone show the year of death as 1895, and the word “Friend” precedes his name at the top of the gravestone; based on a photograph provided by Adine Wakefield, December 2010.]
  13. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1895, David M. Gazlay, died: 31 May 1895 in Nassau, New York [the document only shows Nassau; the index shows Nassau, Richmond, New York, but this must be an error; Nassau is in Rensselaer County, and he was know to have lived there late in life; he is also buried there].
  14. Marriage, Sacramento Daily Union, California. Available at California Digital Newspaper Collection, cdnc.ucr.edu. 25 April 1861: In San Francisco, April 22d, David M. Gazlay to Mary S. Bowker.
  15. Headstone, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, Lot 12808, Section 55, Mary S. Gazley and Sarah D. Shepherd. Visited and photographed by Karen Held in September 2012 and by Lee Gazlay in December 2012.
  16. Email between Karen Held and Lee Gazlay, September 2012.
  17. Last Will and Testament, Sarah D. Shepherd, 1876, that names four children: William J. Shepherd residing in the City of Brooklyn; Elizabeth, wife of William P. Smith residing at Seattle Washington Territory; Sarah R., wife of William Bowker residing at San Francisco, California; and Annie, wife of Benjamin Harned residing at Trenton New Jersey. Copy of probate documents in possession of Karen Held.
  18. Virginia and Truckee. Website devoted to the history of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad.
  19. The Evening News, Gold Hill, Nevada, 12 February 1874. William Bowker’s inheritance of a large sum of money.
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Page No. 356, family of William P. Smith (32, England, shoe maker); Elisa Smith (32, England); William R. Smith (2, N. York). [Elisa’s age is high by about 12 years here compared with other records).
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Washington, King County, Page 276, family of W. P. Smith (42, England, farmer); Eliza Smith (30, NY); Wm Smith (12, WT [Washington Territory]); Frank Smith (1, WT).
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Washington, King County, Cedar River, Page No. 31, family of Wm. P. Smith (57, England, farmer); Eliza Smith (60, NY); Wm. Smith (22, NY); F. W. Smith (10, NY). [Eliza’s age is high by 20 years here compared with other census records.]
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Washington, King County, Renton, Enumeration District 8, Page No. 12, family of Wm. P. Smith (61, England, farmer); wife Lizzie Smith (50, England); son Frank Smith (20, Wash. Ter.).
  24. Marriage, Sacramento Daily Union, California. Available at California Digital Newspaper Collection, cdnc.ucr.edu. 7 March 1874, in Carson, Nevada, on 1 March 1874, J. W. Bowker to Mrs. S. R. Dryden.
  25. Divorce, Daily Alta California, San Francisco, California; 8 August 1877, Sarah R. Bowker was granted a divorce from John W. Bowker.
  26. Death Certificate, New York, Department of Health of the City of New York, Anna Ward, died 2 February 1922 in Brooklyn, Kings County Hospital. Age: 83; birthplace: England; father: John Sheppard, born in England; mother: Sarah David, born in England; burial: Greenwood Cemetery.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 1110, Sheet No. 10B, Anna Ward (82, England, inmate, widow, immigrated in 1844, senile).
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, King County, Town of New Lots, Page No. 133, family of William R. [sic] Shepard (27, England, car driver); Emma A. Shepard (24, New York); William H. Shepard (7, New York); Emma Shepard (3, New York); Charles Shepard (7/12, New York).
  29. New York State Census, 1875, Kings County, Brooklyn, 6th ED, 3rd Ward, Page 2, family of Jas Boyd (60, Kings, janitor); wife Sarah A. Boyd (54, Penn); son Jas A. Boyd Jr. (26, Kings, printer); daughter Sarah Boyd (24, Kings); daughter Mary M. Boyd (22, Kings); son John R. Boyd (17, Kings); s. in l. Wm J. Sheppard (36, England, conductor, NYCRR); daughter Emma A. Sheppard (31, Kings); g. son Wm H. Sheppard (13, Kings); g. daughter Emma A. Sheppard (8, Kings); g. child Flora Sheppard (3, Kings); g. child Ida May Sheppard (1, Kings); border Sarah D. Sheppard (64, England).
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Kings County, Town of New Lots, Enumeration District 260, Page No. 22B, family of Wm Shepherd (38, England, steam engineer); wife Emma Shepherd (35, New York); son W. H. Shepherd (17, New York, works in metal factory); daughter Emma A. Shepherd (13, New York); son Charles Shepherd (10, New York); daughter Florence E. Shepherd (8, New York); daughter Ida May Shepherd (6, New York); son Frank W. Shepherd (4, New York); son Edward Shepherd (1, New York).
  31. New York State Census, 1892, Kings County, Brooklyn, 1st ED, 26th Ward, Page 3, family of William J. Shepperd (49, hotel); Anna [sic] A. Shepperd (46); Charles Shepperd (22); Ida M. Shepperd (18); Frank Shepperd (15); Edward S. Shepperd (13); Jesse O. Shepperd (11); James B. Shepperd (9).
  32. Find a Grave (website). Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; William I. Sheperd, died: May, 1899; Lot 12808, Section 55 [from record].
  33. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Shepherd, William I., died 25 May 1899 in Kings County; aged 58 years; Cert# 8667.
  34. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Kings County, City of Brooklyn, Page 229, family of James Boyd (35, New York, ferry master); Sarah Boyd (28, Pennsylvania); Mary Boyd (7, New York); Emma Boyd (6, New York); James Boyd (1, New York); Cristian Roker (61, New York).
  35. New York State Census, 1855, Kings County, 1st Election District, 11th Ward, family of James Boyd (39, N. York, ferry master); wife Sarah A. Boyd (36, Penn.); child Emma A. Boyd (11, Kings); child James Boyd, Jr. (7, Kings); child Sarah A. Boyd (4, Kings); child Mary M. Boyd (3, Kings).
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 470, Sheet Nos. 23B, 24A, family of Edward S. Shepherd (21, New York, Nov 1878, painter); mother Emma A. Shepherd (55, New York, Aug 1844, widow, 10 children, 8 living); brother James D. Shepherd (18, New York, Aug 1881, helper (ice)); brother Jesse B. Shepherd (17, New York, Feb 1883, compositor); sister Emma A. Sherlock (33, New York, Mar 1867, widow, 6 children, 3 living, folder (handkerchiefs)); niece Florence M. Sherlock (11, New York, Apr 1889); niece Loretta Sherlock (8, New York, Oct 1891); niece Ida M. Sherlock (6, New York, Apr 1893); border John Molley (2, New York, July 1897); border Hilda Anderson (3/12, New York, Feb 1900).
  37. Find a Grave (website). Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; Emma Sheperd, died: February 1920; Lot 12808, Section 55.
  38. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Shepherd, Emma; died 8 February 1920 in Queens County; aged 75 years; Cert# 1200.
  39. Find a Grave (website). Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; William Sheperd, died July 1903; Lot 12808, Section 55 [from record].
  40. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Shepherd, William, died 26 July 1903 in Kings County; aged 40 years; Cert# 13008.
  41. Find a Grave (website). Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; Flora E. Sheperd, died May 1881; Lot 12808, Section 55 [from record].
Third and Fourth Generations
10. Emma A. Shepherd3 (William,2 John1), born ca. March 1867 in Kings County, New York.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Emma married George F. Sherlock5 (born ca. 1864, parents not determined4).

Children of Emma A. Shepherd and George F. Sherlock:

 18i. Florence M. Sherlock, born ca. April 1889 in New York.4, 5
 19ii. Loretta Sherlock, born ca. October 1891 in New York.4, 5
 20iii. Ida M. Sherlock, born ca. April 1893 in New York.5

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, King County, Town of New Lots, Page No. 133, family of William R. [sic] Shepard (27, England, car driver); Emma A. Shepard (24, New York); William H. Shepard (7, New York); Emma Shepard (3, New York); Charles Shepard (7/12, New York).
  2. New York State Census, 1875, Kings County, Brooklyn, 6th ED, 3rd Ward, Page 2, family of Jas Boyd (60, Kings, janitor); wife Sarah A. Boyd (54, Penn); son Jas A. Boyd Jr. (26, Kings, printer); daughter Sarah Boyd (24, Kings); daughter Mary M. Boyd (22, Kings); son John R. Boyd (17, Kings); s. in l. Wm J. Sheppard (36, England, conductor, NYCRR); daughter Emma A. Sheppard (31, Kings); g. son Wm H. Sheppard (13, Kings); g. daughter Emma A. Sheppard (8, Kings); g. child Flora Sheppard (3, Kings); g. child Ida May Sheppard (1, Kings); border Sarah D. Sheppard (64, England).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Kings County, Town of New Lots, Enumeration District 260, Page No. 22B, family of Wm Shepherd (38, England, steam engineer); wife Emma Shepherd (35, New York); son W. H. Shepherd (17, New York, works in metal factory); daughter Emma A. Shepherd (13, New York); son Charles Shepherd (10, New York); daughter Florence E. Shepherd (8, New York); daughter Ida May Shepherd (6, New York); son Frank W. Shepherd (4, New York); son Edward Shepherd (1, New York).
  4. New York State Census, 1892, Kings County, Brooklyn, 11th Election District, 26th Ward, Page 9, family of George F. Sherlock (28, plumber); Emma Sherlock (24); Florence Sherlock (3); Loretta Sherlock (1).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 470, Sheet Nos. 23B, 24A, family of Edward S. Shepherd (21, New York, Nov 1878, painter); mother Emma A. Shepherd (55, New York, Aug 1844, widow, 10 children, 8 living); brother James D. Shepherd (18, New York, Aug 1881, helper (ice)); brother Jesse B. Shepherd (17, New York, Feb 1883, compositor); sister Emma A. Sherlock (33, New York, Mar 1867, widow, 6 children, 3 living, folder (handkerchiefs)); niece Florence M. Sherlock (11, New York, Apr 1889); niece Loretta Sherlock (8, New York, Oct 1891); niece Ida M. Sherlock (6, New York, Apr 1893); border John Molley (2, New York, July 1897); border Hilda Anderson (3/12, New York, Feb 1900).