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John Wade Blackburn

M, #28151, b. 8 January 1921, d. 18 June 1979
Last Edited17 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Blackburn / Eddings
Descendants of Shepherd / Foster
Peace Time Veterans

Parents

Father*Pearl Albert Blackburn (b. 6 September 1894, d. 15 October 1947)
Mother*Norma C Wade (b. 26 October 1901)
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Family 1: Ruby Erma Woolsey (b. 22 October 1920, d. 13 January 2021)

Family 2: Dorothy Toole (b. 1914)

Biography

Birth8 January 1921Birth: John Wade Blackburn was born on 8 January 1921 in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage1 July 1944Marriage: John Wade Blackburn and Dorothy Toole were married on 1 July 1944 at St Patricks ChurchB in Alton, Madison, Illinois, United StatesB.3
Marriageabout 1949Marriage: John Wade Blackburn and Ruby Erma Woolsey were married about 1949.4
Death18 June 1979Death: John Wade Blackburn died on 18 June 1979 at age 58 in Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, United StatesB.2,5
Burial21 June 1979Burial: John Wade Blackburn was buried on 21 June 1979 at Barrancas National CemeteryB in Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, United StatesB.5
Census (F)4 April 1930John Wade Blackburn and Ruby Erma Woolsey were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, United StatesB.6
Witness16 April 1930He was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Pearl Albert Blackburn and Norma C Wade in Taylorville, Christian, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Militarybetween 23 September 1956 and 19 August 1958Military: John Wade Blackburn served in the US Navy during peace time between 23 September 1956 and 19 August 1958.7,8
Obituary19 June 1979Obituary: The obituary for John was recorded on 19 June 1979. [from Pensacola News Journal, 19 Jun 1979]
John W (Blackie) Blackburn, 58, of E Nine Mile Road, died Monday morning at his home.
Mr Blackburn, a native of Flora, IL, had resided in Pensacola for the past 21 years. He was retired military and had been employeed with Escambia Chemical Company.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Blackburn of Pensacola; a daughter, Roni Lee Kendred of Pensacala; a son, John Douglas Blackburn of Pensacola; a sister, Dorothy Settles of Alton, IL and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1pm Thursday at Naval Air Station Holy Trinity Chapel with a military chaplin officiating.
Burial will be at Barrancas.4

Citations

  1. [S1659] 1930 Census; IL, Christian Co
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, John Wade Blackburn in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007Name: John Wade Blackburn[John Blackburn] SSN: 330078289Gender: MaleRace: WhiteBirth Date: 8 Jan 1920Birth Place: Flora Clay C, IllinoisFather Name: Pearl Blac
  3. [S2092] , Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield Sacramental Records, 1853-1975.
  4. [S2074] Newspapers.com
  5. [S1394] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
  6. [S1] Information from Ted Cash; Charlotte, NC 28211
  7. [S1774] US Dept of Vetrerans Affairs BIRLS, 1850-2010 Software (.)
  8. [S1907] Fold3.com - Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File

Martha

F, #28152, b. 1857
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Edward N Bradshaw (b. February 1851, d. 27 September 1916)

Biography

Birth1857Birth: Martha was born in 1857 in Illinois, United StatesB.1
Marriage1902Marriage: Edward N Bradshaw and Martha were married in 1902.1
Name1902As of 1902, Martha was also known as Martha Bradshaw.1
Census (F)1 April 1910She and Edward N Bradshaw were enumerated on the census of 1910 in Pittsfield, Pike, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S1662] 1910 Census; IL, Pike Co

Harriet Kinney

F, #28153, b. 1843, d. between 1880 and 1885
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Robert F Shepherd (b. 1830, d. between 1885 and 1900)

Son*John Wesley Shepherd+ (b. October 1861, d. 1 November 1902)
Daughter*Elizabeth Shepherd (b. 1863, d. 5 October 1921)
Son*William D Shepherd (b. 1864)
Son*Daniel E Shepherd+ (b. 9 February 1866, d. 13 July 1948)
Son*Stanly E Shepherd (b. 1867)
Daughter*Mary E Shepherd (b. 1868)
Son*Charles W Shepherd (b. about February 1870, d. between 1880 and 1900)
Son*James Erving Shepherd (b. 13 November 1872, d. 11 July 1934)

Biography

Birth1843Birth: Harriet Kinney was born in 1843 in Illinois, United StatesB.1
Marriage31 December 1860Marriage: Robert F Shepherd and Harriet Kinney were married on 31 December 1860 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Deathbetween 1880 and 1885Death: Harriet Kinney died between 1880 and 1885 in Saline, Illinois, United StatesB.3
Name31 December 1860As of 31 December 1860, Harriet Kinney was also known as Harriet Shepherd.1
Census (F)28 June 1870She and Robert F Shepherd were enumerated on the census of 1870 in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB, with John Wesley Shepherd, William D Shepherd, Charles W Shepherd, Daniel E Shepherd, Elizabeth Shepherd, and Mary E Shepherd.4
Census (F)24 June 1880Harriet Kinney and Robert F Shepherd were enumerated on the census of 1880 in Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, United StatesB, with John Wesley Shepherd, William D Shepherd, Daniel E Shepherd, Charles W Shepherd, James Erving Shepherd, and Stanly E Shepherd.1

Citations

  1. [S1663] 1880 Census; IL, Saline Co
  2. [S233] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1763–1900 & County Marriages, 1800-1940
  3. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree
  4. [S91] 1870 Census; IL, Clay Co

John Wesley Shepherd

M, #28154, b. October 1861, d. 1 November 1902
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Shepherd / Foster

Parents

Father*Robert F Shepherd (b. 1830, d. between 1885 and 1900)
Mother*Harriet Kinney (b. 1843, d. between 1880 and 1885)
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Family: Sarah Elnorah Powell (b. 10 August 1860, d. 18 July 1952)

Daughter*Maggie Laura Shepherd (b. 1 August 1883, d. 15 November 1950)
Daughter*Grace E Shepherd (b. 15 April 1886, d. January 1977)
Daughter*Nannie Shepherd (b. May 1890, d. after 1900)
Son*John Griffin Shepherd+ (b. 24 December 1893, d. 17 January 1962)
Daughter*Mary Nellie Shepherd (b. 14 September 1895, d. 8 July 1980)

Biography

BirthOctober 1861Birth: John Wesley Shepherd was born in October 1861 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage8 October 1882Marriage: John Wesley Shepherd and Sarah Elnorah Powell were married on 8 October 1882 in Saline, Illinois, United StatesB.3
Death1 November 1902Death: John Wesley Shepherd died on 1 November 1902 at age 41 in Fairfield, Wayne, Illinois, United StatesB.4,2
Witness28 June 1870John Wesley Shepherd was enumerated on the census of 1870 with Robert F Shepherd and Harriet Kinney in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.5
Witness24 June 1880John Wesley Shepherd was enumerated on the census of 1880 with Robert F Shepherd and Harriet Kinney in Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S1663] 1880 Census; IL, Saline Co
  2. [S1704] FamilySearch.org
  3. [S470] Information from www.ancestry.com databases. Software (), Zimmerman Family Tree.
  4. [S470] Information from www.ancestry.com databases. Software (), Ancestry Family Trees.
  5. [S91] 1870 Census; IL, Clay Co

William D Shepherd

M, #28155, b. 1864
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Shepherd / Foster

Parents

Father*Robert F Shepherd (b. 1830, d. between 1885 and 1900)
Mother*Harriet Kinney (b. 1843, d. between 1880 and 1885)
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Biography

Birth1864Birth: William D Shepherd was born in 1864 in Illinois, United StatesB.1
Witness28 June 1870William D Shepherd was enumerated on the census of 1870 with Robert F Shepherd and Harriet Kinney in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Witness24 June 1880William D Shepherd was enumerated on the census of 1880 with Robert F Shepherd and Harriet Kinney in Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S1663] 1880 Census; IL, Saline Co
  2. [S91] 1870 Census; IL, Clay Co

Daniel E Shepherd

M, #28156, b. 9 February 1866, d. 13 July 1948
Last Edited5 November 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Shepherd / Foster

Parents

Father*Robert F Shepherd (b. 1830, d. between 1885 and 1900)
Mother*Harriet Kinney (b. 1843, d. between 1880 and 1885)
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Family: Ida Belle Heatherly (b. 1 January 1871)

Daughter*Bessie M Shepherd (b. 1894)
Daughter*Etta Harriet Shepherd (b. 18 January 1896, d. 12 March 1988)
Daughter*Hazel A Shepherd (b. 16 May 1899, d. 28 March 1969)
Son*Douglas Shepherd (b. 23 June 1904, d. October 1969)
Son*Reta D Shepherd (b. 1905)
Daughter*Elizabeth Shepherd+ (b. 1907)
Son*Harold Daniel Shepherd (b. 28 October 1908, d. 14 January 1983)
Son*Harley H Shepherd (b. 7 February 1911, d. 15 March 2005)
Daughter*Dorothy Lee Shepherd (b. 1917)

Biography

Birth9 February 1866Birth: Daniel E Shepherd was born on 9 February 1866 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage6 March 1890Marriage: Daniel E Shepherd and Ida Belle Heatherly were married on 6 March 1890 in Saline, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
Death13 July 1948Death: Daniel E Shepherd died on 13 July 1948 at age 82 in Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, United StatesB.2,4
BurialJuly 1948Burial: Daniel E Shepherd was buried in July 1948 at Sunset Hill CemeteryB in Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Witness28 June 1870Daniel E Shepherd was enumerated on the census of 1870 with Robert F Shepherd and Harriet Kinney in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.5
Witness24 June 1880Daniel E Shepherd was enumerated on the census of 1880 with Robert F Shepherd and Harriet Kinney in Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Census (F)20 April 1910Daniel E Shepherd and Ida Belle Heatherly were enumerated on the census of 1910 in Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, United StatesB, with Bessie M Shepherd, Etta Harriet Shepherd, Harold Daniel Shepherd, Hazel A Shepherd, Reta D Shepherd, and Elizabeth Shepherd.6
Census (F)5 January 1920Daniel E Shepherd and Ida Belle Heatherly were enumerated on the census of 1920 in Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, United StatesB, with Douglas Shepherd, Elizabeth Shepherd, Harold Daniel Shepherd, Harley H Shepherd, and Dorothy Lee Shepherd.3
Census (F)12 April 1930Daniel E Shepherd and Ida Belle Heatherly were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, United StatesB, with Dorothy Lee Shepherd, Elizabeth Shepherd, and Robert S Hall.7

Citations

  1. [S1663] 1880 Census; IL, Saline Co
  2. [S1394] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
  3. [S1850] 1920 Census; IL, Saline Co
  4. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree
  5. [S91] 1870 Census; IL, Clay Co
  6. [S2177] Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census, Dan E Sherpard
  7. [S1851] 1930 Census; IL, Saline Co

Charles W Shepherd

M, #28157, b. about February 1870, d. between 1880 and 1900
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Shepherd / Foster

Parents

Father*Robert F Shepherd (b. 1830, d. between 1885 and 1900)
Mother*Harriet Kinney (b. 1843, d. between 1880 and 1885)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birthabout February 1870Birth: Charles W Shepherd was born about February 1870 in Illinois, United StatesB.1
Deathbetween 1880 and 1900Death: Charles W Shepherd died between 1880 and 1900 in Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Witness28 June 1870Charles W Shepherd was enumerated on the census of 1870 with Robert F Shepherd and Harriet Kinney in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.3
Witness24 June 1880Charles W Shepherd was enumerated on the census of 1880 with Robert F Shepherd and Harriet Kinney in Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S1663] 1880 Census; IL, Saline Co
  2. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree
  3. [S91] 1870 Census; IL, Clay Co

James Erving Shepherd

M, #28158, b. 13 November 1872, d. 11 July 1934
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Shepherd / Foster

Parents

Father*Robert F Shepherd (b. 1830, d. between 1885 and 1900)
Mother*Harriet Kinney (b. 1843, d. between 1880 and 1885)
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Family 1: Ida B Rodgers

Family 2: Phebe Adaline Upton (b. 1869, d. 4 May 1954)

Biography

Birth13 November 1872Birth: James Erving Shepherd was born on 13 November 1872 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage2 February 1893Marriage: James Erving Shepherd and Ida B Rodgers were married on 2 February 1893 in Saline, Illinois, United StatesB.3
Marriage4 July 1904Marriage: James Erving Shepherd and Phebe Adaline Upton were married on 4 July 1904 in Jefferson, Illinois, United StatesB.4
Death11 July 1934Death: James Erving Shepherd died on 11 July 1934 at age 61 in Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, United StatesB.5
Witness24 June 1880James Erving Shepherd was enumerated on the census of 1880 with Robert F Shepherd and Harriet Kinney in Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Residencebetween 1917 and 1918Residence: James Erving Shepherd lived in Saline, Illinois, United StatesB, between 1917 and 1918.2

Citations

  1. [S1663] 1880 Census; IL, Saline Co
  2. [S1014] WW1 Draft Registration
  3. [S233] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1763–1900 & County Marriages, 1800-1940
  4. [S1704] FamilySearch.org
  5. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree

Elizabeth Shepherd

F, #28159, b. 1863, d. 5 October 1921
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Shepherd / Foster

Parents

Father*Robert F Shepherd (b. 1830, d. between 1885 and 1900)
Mother*Harriet Kinney (b. 1843, d. between 1880 and 1885)
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Biography

Birth1863Birth: Elizabeth Shepherd was born in 1863 in Illinois, United StatesB.1
Death5 October 1921Death: Elizabeth Shepherd died on 5 October 1921 at age ~58 in Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Witness28 June 1870Elizabeth Shepherd was enumerated on the census of 1870 with Robert F Shepherd and Harriet Kinney in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S91] 1870 Census; IL, Clay Co
  2. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree

Mary E Shepherd

F, #28160, b. 1868
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Shepherd / Foster

Parents

Father*Robert F Shepherd (b. 1830, d. between 1885 and 1900)
Mother*Harriet Kinney (b. 1843, d. between 1880 and 1885)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth1868Birth: Mary E Shepherd was born in 1868 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Witness28 June 1870Mary E Shepherd was enumerated on the census of 1870 with Robert F Shepherd and Harriet Kinney in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S91] 1870 Census; IL, Clay Co

Sarah Elnorah Powell

F, #28161, b. 10 August 1860, d. 18 July 1952
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: John Wesley Shepherd (b. October 1861, d. 1 November 1902)

Daughter*Maggie Laura Shepherd (b. 1 August 1883, d. 15 November 1950)
Daughter*Grace E Shepherd (b. 15 April 1886, d. January 1977)
Daughter*Nannie Shepherd (b. May 1890, d. after 1900)
Son*John Griffin Shepherd+ (b. 24 December 1893, d. 17 January 1962)
Daughter*Mary Nellie Shepherd (b. 14 September 1895, d. 8 July 1980)

Biography

Birth10 August 1860Birth: Sarah Elnorah Powell was born on 10 August 1860 in Cross, Arkansas, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage8 October 1882Marriage: John Wesley Shepherd and Sarah Elnorah Powell were married on 8 October 1882 in Saline, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Death18 July 1952Death: Sarah Elnorah Powell died on 18 July 1952 at age 91 in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Name8 October 1882As of 8 October 1882, Sarah Elnorah Powell was also known as Sarah Elnorah Shepherd.1

Citations

  1. [S470] Information from www.ancestry.com databases. Software (), Zimmerman Family Tree.
  2. [S1704] FamilySearch.org

Ida M Meyer

F, #28171, b. 1917, d. 7 April 2006
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*George Meyer (b. 10 August 1885, d. 11 March 1954)
Mother*Elizabeth (Lizzie) Alma Anna Sophia Schneider (b. 1891)
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Family: Henry Claus Remmers (b. 11 March 1913, d. 26 December 1978)

Biography

Birth1917Birth: Ida M Meyer was born in 1917 in Nebraska, United StatesB.1
MarriageMarriage: Henry Claus Remmers and Ida M Meyer were married.2
Death7 April 2006Death: Ida M Meyer died on 7 April 2006 at age ~89.2
NameIda M Meyer was also known as Ida M Remmers.2

Citations

  1. [S944] 1930 Census; NE, Jefferson Co
  2. [S470] Information from www.ancestry.com databases. Software (), rws406's Tree.

Lillian Anna Katharina Meyer

F, #28172, b. 12 September 1919, d. 3 November 1966
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*George Meyer (b. 10 August 1885, d. 11 March 1954)
Mother*Elizabeth (Lizzie) Alma Anna Sophia Schneider (b. 1891)
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Family: Herbert Henry Thimm (b. 26 January 1912, d. 25 January 1989)

Biography

Birth12 September 1919Birth: Lillian Anna Katharina Meyer was born on 12 September 1919 in Nebraska, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage15 March 1946Marriage: Herbert Henry Thimm and Lillian Anna Katharina Meyer were married on 15 March 1946.2
Death3 November 1966Death: Lillian Anna Katharina Meyer died on 3 November 1966 at age 47.2
Name15 March 1946As of 15 March 1946, Lillian Anna Katharina Meyer was also known as Lillian Anna Katharina Thimm.2

Citations

  1. [S944] 1930 Census; NE, Jefferson Co
  2. [S470] Information from www.ancestry.com databases. Software (), rws406's Tree.

Herbert Henry Thimm

M, #28173, b. 26 January 1912, d. 25 January 1989
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Lillian Anna Katharina Meyer (b. 12 September 1919, d. 3 November 1966)

Biography

Birth26 January 1912Birth: Herbert Henry Thimm was born on 26 January 1912.1
Marriage15 March 1946Marriage: Herbert Henry Thimm and Lillian Anna Katharina Meyer were married on 15 March 1946.1
Death25 January 1989Death: Herbert Henry Thimm died on 25 January 1989 at age 76.1

Citations

  1. [S470] Information from www.ancestry.com databases. Software (), rws406's Tree.

Henry Claus Remmers

M, #28174, b. 11 March 1913, d. 26 December 1978
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Ida M Meyer (b. 1917, d. 7 April 2006)

Biography

Birth11 March 1913Birth: Henry Claus Remmers was born on 11 March 1913.1
MarriageMarriage: Henry Claus Remmers and Ida M Meyer were married.1
Death26 December 1978Death: Henry Claus Remmers died on 26 December 1978 at age 65.1

Citations

  1. [S470] Information from www.ancestry.com databases. Software (), rws406's Tree.