Mostly Angels in the Sky

Elizabeth Sacket¹

Family

TMG ID:7981, (13 Sep 1734 - )

Father*

Benoni Sacket¹

Mother*

Mindwell Smith¹

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Elizabeth Sacket was born on Monday, 13 Sep 1734, at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

'Non-primary' Vitals

Elizabeth Sacket was the daughter of: Benoni Sacket and Mindwell Smith.¹

Alias(es)

Name-Married: on Wednesday, 6 Mar 1754, her married name became Mrs. Shepard (née Sacket).

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	Monday, 6 Mar 1752, Elizabeth, age 17 years, 5 months and 22 days, and John Shepard, age 18 years, 3 months and 27 days, son of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹
Marriage	Wednesday, 6 Mar 1754, Elizabeth, age 19 years, 5 months and 21 days, and John Shepard, age 20 years, 3 months and 26 days, son of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble, were married.²

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Monday, 6 Mar 1752, Elizabeth, age 17 years, 5 months and 22 days, and John Shepard, age 18 years, 3 months and 27 days, son of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Marriage

Wednesday, 6 Mar 1754, Elizabeth, age 19 years, 5 months and 21 days, and John Shepard, age 20 years, 3 months and 26 days, son of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble, were married.²

Children of: Elizabeth Sacket and John Shepard

John Shepard¹ B: 9 Sep 1755
Grace Shepard+¹ B: 28 Dec 1756
Lucretia Shepard¹ B: 16 Feb 1758
Dolly Shepard¹ B: 24 May 1760
Silas Shepard+¹ B: 13 Sep 1761, D: 7 Dec 1837
Walter Shepard+¹ B: 31 Mar 1763
Lydia Shepard¹ B: 1 Jul 1764
Betsey Shepard¹ B: 20 Jul 1765
Edward Shepard¹ B: 22 Nov 1767
Bohan Shepard+¹ B: 15 Jul 1769, D: 20 Jan 1833
Diana Shepard¹ B: 6 Feb 1771
Electa Shepard¹ B: 21 Nov 1772
Polly Shepard¹ B: 25 Nov 1774

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.
[S258] Denise Oberlies, online http://tinyurl.com/zvjbu4c, Denise Oberlies (e-mail address), updated as of 4 Feb 2002.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

Elizabeth Shepard¹

Family

TMG ID:7982, (24 Apr 1732 - 16 Feb 1786)

Relationship:

4th great-grandaunt of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

John Shepard¹ B: 18 Nov 1706, D: 8 Aug 1783

Mother*

Elizabeth Noble¹ B: 3 Jan 1706, D: 12 Nov 1793

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Elizabeth Shepard was born on Thursday, 24 Apr 1732, at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹
Died on Thursday, 16 Feb 1786 at Sheffield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts^G, at age 53 years, 9 months and 23 days.¹

'Non-primary' Vitals

Elizabeth Shepard was the daughter of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble.¹

Alias(es)

Name-Married: on Sunday, 2 May 1751, her married name became Mrs. Root (née Shepard).

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	Sunday, 2 May 1751, Elizabeth, age 19 years and 8 days, and Azariah Root, age 22 years, 8 months and 9 days, son of: Joseph Root and Sarah (?), were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Sunday, 2 May 1751, Elizabeth, age 19 years and 8 days, and Azariah Root, age 22 years, 8 months and 9 days, son of: Joseph Root and Sarah (?), were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Children of: Elizabeth Shepard and Azariah Root

(?) Root² B: 10 Jun 1752
Elizabeth Root¹ B: 2 Jun 1754
Sarah Root¹ B: 10 Nov 1756
Worthy Root¹ B: 18 Mar 1759
Sarah Root¹ B: 5 Feb 1761
Azariah Root¹ B: 27 Jan 1763
William Root¹ B: 25 Jul 1765
Winthrop Root¹ B: 23 Jun 1767
Charlotte Root¹ B: 3 Aug 1769
Jared Root¹ B: 23 Mar 1772
Electa Root¹ B: 3 Mar 1774

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.
[S258] Denise Oberlies, online http://tinyurl.com/zvjbu4c, Denise Oberlies (e-mail address), updated as of 4 Feb 2002.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

Azariah Root¹

Family

TMG ID:7983, (23 Aug 1728 - 3 Jul 1777)

Father*

Joseph Root¹

Mother*

Sarah (?)¹

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Azariah Root was born on Monday, 23 Aug 1728, at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹
Died on Thursday, 3 Jul 1777 at age 48 years, 10 months and 10 days. Details as recorded: Cause of Death: Revolutionary War.¹

'Non-primary' Vitals

Azariah Root was the son of: Joseph Root and Sarah (?)¹
Born: Azariah Root was born circa 1729, at Sheffield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	Sunday, 2 May 1751, Azariah, age 22 years, 8 months and 9 days, and Elizabeth Shepard, age 19 years and 8 days, daughter of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Sunday, 2 May 1751, Azariah, age 22 years, 8 months and 9 days, and Elizabeth Shepard, age 19 years and 8 days, daughter of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Children of: Azariah Root and Elizabeth Shepard

(?) Root² B: 10 Jun 1752
Elizabeth Root¹ B: 2 Jun 1754
Sarah Root¹ B: 10 Nov 1756
Worthy Root¹ B: 18 Mar 1759
Sarah Root¹ B: 5 Feb 1761
Azariah Root¹ B: 27 Jan 1763
William Root¹ B: 25 Jul 1765
Winthrop Root¹ B: 23 Jun 1767
Charlotte Root¹ B: 3 Aug 1769
Jared Root¹ B: 23 Mar 1772
Electa Root¹ B: 3 Mar 1774

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.
[S258] Denise Oberlies, online http://tinyurl.com/zvjbu4c, Denise Oberlies (e-mail address), updated as of 4 Feb 2002.

Last Edited

6 Sep 2022

William Shepard^1,2

Family

TMG ID:7984, (20 Nov 1737 - 16 Nov 1817)

Relationship:

4th great-granduncle of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

John Shepard¹ B: 18 Nov 1706, D: 8 Aug 1783

Mother*

Elizabeth Noble¹ B: 3 Jan 1706, D: 12 Nov 1793

Primary Birth & Death

Born: William Shepard was born on Wednesday, 20 Nov 1737, at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹
Died on Sunday, 16 Nov 1817 at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G, at age 79 years, 11 months and 27 days.¹
Interred after 16 Nov 1817 at Mechanic Street Cemetery, Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G. Tombstone: Hon. William Shepard, died Nov. 16, 1817 aged 80. He fought the battles of our country, aided in the councils of our nation, and exemplified the character of the Christian, The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.³

'Non-primary' Vitals

William Shepard was the son of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble.¹
Baptised on Wednesday, 27 Nov 1737 at the Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Alias(es)

Name-Variation: He was also known as Esq.¹
Title: he was also known as Major General William Shepard.^1,2

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	Thursday, 31 Jan 1760, William, age 22 years, 2 months and 11 days, and Sarah Dewey, age 18 years, 9 months and 18 days, daughter of: Moses Dewey and Sarah Dewey, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Thursday, 31 Jan 1760, William, age 22 years, 2 months and 11 days, and Sarah Dewey, age 18 years, 9 months and 18 days, daughter of: Moses Dewey and Sarah Dewey, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Children of: William Shepard and Sarah Dewey

William Shepard¹ B: 19 Mar 1760
Turner Shepard¹ B: 16 Sep 1762
Charles Shepard¹ B: 27 Sep 1764
Sarah Shepard¹ B: 17 Feb 1767
Noah Shepard+¹ B: 20 Feb 1769, D: 30 Aug 1845
Nancy Shepard¹ B: 25 Oct 1771
Warham Shepard¹ B: 29 Dec 1773
Lucy Shepard¹ B: 31 Jan 1778
Henry Shepard¹ B: 24 Jun 1782

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.
[S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
[S258] Denise Oberlies, online http://tinyurl.com/zvjbu4c, Denise Oberlies (e-mail address), updated as of 4 Feb 2002.

Last Edited

30 Jul 2019

Silas Shepard¹

Family

TMG ID:7985, (29 Oct 1739 - 13 Aug 1747)

Relationship:

4th great-granduncle of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

John Shepard¹ B: 18 Nov 1706, D: 8 Aug 1783

Mother*

Elizabeth Noble¹ B: 3 Jan 1706, D: 12 Nov 1793

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Silas Shepard was born on Thursday, 29 Oct 1739, at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹
Died on Sunday, 13 Aug 1747 at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G, at age 7 years, 9 months and 15 days.¹

'Non-primary' Vitals

Silas Shepard was the son of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble.¹
Baptised on Tuesday, 10 Nov 1739 at the Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

Enoch Shepard¹

Family

TMG ID:7986, (13 Jul 1741 - 13 Sep 1741)

Relationship:

4th great-granduncle of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

John Shepard¹ B: 18 Nov 1706, D: 8 Aug 1783

Mother*

Elizabeth Noble¹ B: 3 Jan 1706, D: 12 Nov 1793

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Enoch Shepard was born on Thursday, 13 Jul 1741, at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹
Died on Wednesday, 13 Sep 1741 at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G, at age 2 months.¹

'Non-primary' Vitals

Enoch Shepard was the son of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble.¹
Baptised on Wednesday, 19 Jul 1741 at the Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

Enoch Shepard¹

Family

TMG ID:7987, (23 Oct 1742 - 17 Sep 1821)

Relationship:

4th great-granduncle of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

John Shepard² B: 18 Nov 1706, D: 8 Aug 1783

Mother*

Elizabeth Noble² B: 3 Jan 1706, D: 12 Nov 1793

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Enoch Shepard was born on Tuesday, 23 Oct 1742, at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.²
Died on Monday, 17 Sep 1821 at Marietta, Washington County, Ohio^G, at age 78 years, 10 months and 25 days.²

'Non-primary' Vitals

Enoch Shepard was the son of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble.²
Baptised on Wednesday, 31 Oct 1742 at the Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.²

Alias(es)

Title: he was also known as Captain Enoch Shepard.^2,1

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	Sunday, 15 Mar 1761, Enoch, age 18 years, 4 months and 20 days, and Esther Dewey, age 16 years, 11 months and 6 days, daughter of: Moses Dewey and Sarah Dewey, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.^1,3
Marriage	Thursday, 18 Mar 1762, Enoch, age 19 years, 4 months and 23 days, and Esther Dewey, age 17 years, 11 months and 9 days, daughter of: Moses Dewey and Sarah Dewey, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.²
Marriage	Thursday, 13 Nov 1800, Enoch, age 58 years and 21 days, and Margaret Gass, daughter of: Benjamin Gass and Mary McLean, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.²

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Sunday, 15 Mar 1761, Enoch, age 18 years, 4 months and 20 days, and Esther Dewey, age 16 years, 11 months and 6 days, daughter of: Moses Dewey and Sarah Dewey, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.^1,3

Marriage

Thursday, 18 Mar 1762, Enoch, age 19 years, 4 months and 23 days, and Esther Dewey, age 17 years, 11 months and 9 days, daughter of: Moses Dewey and Sarah Dewey, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.²

Marriage

Thursday, 13 Nov 1800, Enoch, age 58 years and 21 days, and Margaret Gass, daughter of: Benjamin Gass and Mary McLean, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.²

Children of: Enoch Shepard and Esther Dewey

Esther Shepard² B: 6 Jun 1762, D: 5 Sep 1808
Enoch Shepard² B: 29 May 1765
Anna Shepard² B: 5 Dec 1767, D: 19 Sep 1823
Rhoda Shepard² B: 23 May 1770, D: 22 Jul 1832
Daniel Shepard² B: 4 Jun 1772, D: 3 Oct 1823
Lorana Shepard² B: 19 Jun 1775
Luther Shepard+² B: 31 Jul 1777, D: 4 May 1853
Huldah Shepard² B: 12 May 1780, D: 12 Sep 1826
Calvin Shepard² B: 22 Jun 1782, D: 20 Aug 1782
Calvin Shepard+² B: 13 Apr 1784, D: 23 Aug 1856

Children of: Enoch Shepard and Margaret Gass

Elizabeth Gass Shepard+² B: 3 Aug 1802
Silas M. Shepard+² B: 2 Mar 1804, D: 26 Jan 1857

Other Major Events

Religion: Enoch Shepard Congregationalist.²

Citations

[S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.
[S258] Denise Oberlies, online http://tinyurl.com/zvjbu4c, Denise Oberlies (e-mail address), updated as of 4 Feb 2002.

Last Edited

30 Jul 2019

Esther Dewey¹

Family

TMG ID:7988, (9 Apr 1744 - 23 Aug 1794)

Father*

Moses Dewey¹

Mother*

Sarah Dewey¹

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Esther Dewey was born on Thursday, 9 Apr 1744, at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹
Died on Saturday, 23 Aug 1794 at age 50 years, 4 months and 14 days.¹

'Non-primary' Vitals

Esther Dewey was the daughter of: Moses Dewey and Sarah Dewey.¹

Alias(es)

Name-Married: on Sunday, 15 Mar 1761, her married name became Mrs. Shepard (née Dewey).

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	Sunday, 15 Mar 1761, Esther, age 16 years, 11 months and 6 days, and Enoch Shepard, age 18 years, 4 months and 20 days, son of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.^2,3
Marriage	Thursday, 18 Mar 1762, Esther, age 17 years, 11 months and 9 days, and Enoch Shepard, age 19 years, 4 months and 23 days, son of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Sunday, 15 Mar 1761, Esther, age 16 years, 11 months and 6 days, and Enoch Shepard, age 18 years, 4 months and 20 days, son of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.^2,3

Marriage

Thursday, 18 Mar 1762, Esther, age 17 years, 11 months and 9 days, and Enoch Shepard, age 19 years, 4 months and 23 days, son of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Children of: Esther Dewey and Enoch Shepard

Esther Shepard¹ B: 6 Jun 1762, D: 5 Sep 1808
Enoch Shepard¹ B: 29 May 1765
Anna Shepard¹ B: 5 Dec 1767, D: 19 Sep 1823
Rhoda Shepard¹ B: 23 May 1770, D: 22 Jul 1832
Daniel Shepard¹ B: 4 Jun 1772, D: 3 Oct 1823
Lorana Shepard¹ B: 19 Jun 1775
Luther Shepard+¹ B: 31 Jul 1777, D: 4 May 1853
Huldah Shepard¹ B: 12 May 1780, D: 12 Sep 1826
Calvin Shepard¹ B: 22 Jun 1782, D: 20 Aug 1782
Calvin Shepard+¹ B: 13 Apr 1784, D: 23 Aug 1856

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.
[S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
[S258] Denise Oberlies, online http://tinyurl.com/zvjbu4c, Denise Oberlies (e-mail address), updated as of 4 Feb 2002.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

Margaret Gass¹

Family

TMG ID:7989, (c 1766 - )

Father*

Benjamin Gass¹

Mother*

Mary McLean¹

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Margaret Gass was born circa 1766, at Pennsylvania^G.¹

'Non-primary' Vitals

Margaret Gass was the daughter of: Benjamin Gass and Mary McLean.¹

Alias(es)

Name-Variation: She was also known as Goss¹
Name-Married: on Thursday, 13 Nov 1800, her married name became Mrs. Shepard (née Gass).

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	Thursday, 13 Nov 1800, Margaret and Enoch Shepard, age 58 years and 21 days, son of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Thursday, 13 Nov 1800, Margaret and Enoch Shepard, age 58 years and 21 days, son of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Children of: Margaret Gass and Enoch Shepard

Elizabeth Gass Shepard+^2,1 B: 3 Aug 1802
Silas M. Shepard+^1,2 B: 2 Mar 1804, D: 26 Jan 1857

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.
[S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

Samuel (or Silas?) Noble¹

Family

TMG ID:7990

Child of: Samuel (or Silas?) Noble and Catherine Fowler

Silence Noble+¹ B: 28 Jul 1747, D: 20 Feb 1831

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

Catherine Fowler¹

Family

TMG ID:7991

Child of: Catherine Fowler and Samuel (or Silas?) Noble

Silence Noble+¹ B: 28 Jul 1747, D: 20 Feb 1831

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

Margaret Clapp¹

Family

TMG ID:7992, (c 1749 - 10 Feb 1769)

Father*

Ezra Clap¹

Mother*

Margaret Ingersoll¹

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Margaret Clapp was born circa 1749, at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹
Died on Friday, 10 Feb 1769 at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G, Details as recorded: Cause of Death: possibly died as a result of childbirth.²

'Non-primary' Vitals

Margaret Clapp was the daughter of: Ezra Clap and Margaret Ingersoll.¹

Alias(es)

Name-Variation: She was also known as Clap²
Name-Married: on Thursday, 3 Dec 1767, her married name became Mrs. Shepard (née Clapp).

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	Thursday, 3 Dec 1767, Margaret and David Shepard, age 23 years, 1 month and 10 days, son of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Thursday, 3 Dec 1767, Margaret and David Shepard, age 23 years, 1 month and 10 days, son of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Child of: Margaret Clapp and David Shepard

Margaret Shepard+² B: 1 Sep 1768

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.
[S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.

Last Edited

15 Sep 2022

Elizabeth Dewey¹

Family

TMG ID:7993, (10 Jan 1677 - 3 Oct 1757)

Relationship:

6th great-grandmother of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

Thomas Dewey¹ B: 16 Feb 1640, D: 27 Apr 1690

Mother*

Constance Hawes¹ B: 17 Jul 1642, D: 26 Apr 1703

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Elizabeth Dewey was born on Sunday, 10 Jan 1677, at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹
Died on Monday, 3 Oct 1757 at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G, at age 80 years, 8 months and 23 days.¹

'Non-primary' Vitals

Elizabeth Dewey was the daughter of: Thomas Dewey and Constance Hawes.¹

Alias(es)

Name-Married: on Monday, 19 Dec 1695, her married name became Mrs. Noble (née Dewey).

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	Monday, 19 Dec 1695, Elizabeth, age 18 years, 11 months and 9 days, and Thomas Noble II, age 29 years, 11 months and 5 days, son of: Thomas Noble and Hannah Warriner, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Monday, 19 Dec 1695, Elizabeth, age 18 years, 11 months and 9 days, and Thomas Noble II, age 29 years, 11 months and 5 days, son of: Thomas Noble and Hannah Warriner, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Children of: Elizabeth Dewey and Thomas Noble II

Thomas Noble III¹ B: 10 Sep 1696
Job Noble¹ B: 28 Jan 1699
Jonathan Noble¹ B: 1 May 1700, D: Nov 1719
Seth Noble¹ B: 30 Oct 1702, D: 4 Dec 1702
Israel Noble¹ B: 20 Sep 1703
Elizabeth Noble+¹ B: 3 Jan 1706, D: 12 Nov 1793
Lois Noble¹ B: 4 Jul 1708
Ebenezer Noble¹ B: 11 Oct 1711
Thankful Noble¹ B: 31 May 1714
Anna Noble¹ B: 30 Oct 1716
Jonathan Noble¹ B: 21 May 1721

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

Thomas Noble II¹

Family

TMG ID:7994, (14 Jan 1666 - 29 Jul 1750)

Relationship:

6th great-grandfather of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

Thomas Noble¹ B: c 1632, D: 20 Jan 1704

Mother*

Hannah Warriner¹ B: 17 Aug 1643, D: b 12 May 1721

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Thomas Noble II was born on Thursday, 14 Jan 1666, at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts^G.¹
Died on Wednesday, 29 Jul 1750 at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G, at age 84 years, 6 months and 15 days.¹

'Non-primary' Vitals

Thomas Noble II was the son of: Thomas Noble and Hannah Warriner.¹

Alias(es)

Title: he was also known as Deacon Thomas Noble II.¹

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	Monday, 19 Dec 1695, Thomas, age 29 years, 11 months and 5 days, and Elizabeth Dewey, age 18 years, 11 months and 9 days, daughter of: Thomas Dewey and Constance Hawes, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Monday, 19 Dec 1695, Thomas, age 29 years, 11 months and 5 days, and Elizabeth Dewey, age 18 years, 11 months and 9 days, daughter of: Thomas Dewey and Constance Hawes, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Children of: Thomas Noble II and Elizabeth Dewey

Thomas Noble III¹ B: 10 Sep 1696
Job Noble¹ B: 28 Jan 1699
Jonathan Noble¹ B: 1 May 1700, D: Nov 1719
Seth Noble¹ B: 30 Oct 1702, D: 4 Dec 1702
Israel Noble¹ B: 20 Sep 1703
Elizabeth Noble+¹ B: 3 Jan 1706, D: 12 Nov 1793
Lois Noble¹ B: 4 Jul 1708
Ebenezer Noble¹ B: 11 Oct 1711
Thankful Noble¹ B: 31 May 1714
Anna Noble¹ B: 30 Oct 1716
Jonathan Noble¹ B: 21 May 1721

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.

Last Edited

30 Jul 2019

John Shepard¹

Family

TMG ID:7995, (c 1673 - 10 Aug 1756)

Relationship:

6th great-grandfather of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

William Shepard¹ B: c 1636, D: a 1678

Mother*

Experience Hart¹ B: c 1650

Primary Birth & Death

Born: John Shepard was born circa 1673, at Wetheringest, County Suffolk, England, United Kingdom^G.²
Died on Tuesday, 10 Aug 1756 at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

'Non-primary' Vitals

John Shepard was the son of: William Shepard and Experience Hart.¹

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	Friday, 21 Dec 1703, John and Elizabeth Woodruff, daughter of: Matthew Woodruff and Mary Plumb, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹
Marriage	Sunday, 24 May 1733, John and Abigail Sackett were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Friday, 21 Dec 1703, John and Elizabeth Woodruff, daughter of: Matthew Woodruff and Mary Plumb, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Marriage

Sunday, 24 May 1733, John and Abigail Sackett were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Children of: John Shepard and Elizabeth Woodruff

Johnathan Shepard+¹ B: 27 Sep 1704, D: 6 Oct 1756
John Shepard+¹ B: 18 Nov 1706, D: 8 Aug 1783
Ezekiel Shepard+² B: 23 Nov 1709, D: 2 Aug 1743
Elizabeth Shepard+¹ B: 14 Feb 1712
Sarah Shepard¹ B: 21 Apr 1715, D: 7 Mar 1749
David Shepard¹ B: 22 Jan 1716/17, D: 3 Jul 1743
Mary Shepard¹ B: 15 Jun 1725, D: 8 Jul 1743

Memorable Moments & Stories

Other: John Shepard He had two sisters, one married a Sackett the other a King. He was decended from John Shepard of Mendlesham, Suffolk, England (1550)..³
Other: on Wednesday, 27 May 1705, at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts^G. John Shepard and Elizabeth Woodruff Became members of the church in Westfield, 27 May 1705, being then baptized; and new was elected Deacon, Dec. 1730..^4,1
Other: in Dec 1730, at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts^G. John Shepard Elected Deacon.^4,1

Other Major Events

Reference: Type: Book
Author: Shepard, Gerald Faulkner
Periodical: The Shepard Families of New England
Publication: The New Haven Colony Historical Society
Date: 1973.¹
Religion: John Shepard Congregationalist.¹

Known Address(es)

Address: in 1695, John Shepard lived at: Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts^G. From Westfield and its Historic Influences, John was born in Wetheringset, Suffolk in 1671 and settled in Westfield in 1695..³

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.
[S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
[S258] Denise Oberlies, online http://tinyurl.com/zvjbu4c, Denise Oberlies (e-mail address), updated as of 4 Feb 2002.
[S49] Gerald Faulkner Shepard, The Shepard Families of New England (New Haven, CT: The New Haven Colongy Historical Society, 1971). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Families of New England.

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Elizabeth Woodruff¹

Family

TMG ID:7996, (c 1679 - 14 Oct 1731)

Relationship:

6th great-grandmother of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

Matthew Woodruff² B: 1648, D: Nov 1691

Mother*

Mary Plumb² B: 9 Feb 1644/45, D: a 1703

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Elizabeth Woodruff was born circa 1679, at Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut^G.¹
Died on Sunday, 14 Oct 1731 at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

'Non-primary' Vitals

Elizabeth Woodruff was the daughter of: Matthew Woodruff and Mary Plumb.²

Alias(es)

Name-Married: on Friday, 21 Dec 1703, her married name became Mrs. Shepard (née Woodruff).

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	Friday, 21 Dec 1703, Elizabeth and John Shepard, son of: William Shepard and Experience Hart, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Friday, 21 Dec 1703, Elizabeth and John Shepard, son of: William Shepard and Experience Hart, were married at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Children of: Elizabeth Woodruff and John Shepard

Johnathan Shepard+¹ B: 27 Sep 1704, D: 6 Oct 1756
John Shepard+¹ B: 18 Nov 1706, D: 8 Aug 1783
Ezekiel Shepard+² B: 23 Nov 1709, D: 2 Aug 1743
Elizabeth Shepard+¹ B: 14 Feb 1712
Sarah Shepard¹ B: 21 Apr 1715, D: 7 Mar 1749
David Shepard¹ B: 22 Jan 1716/17, D: 3 Jul 1743
Mary Shepard¹ B: 15 Jun 1725, D: 8 Jul 1743

Memorable Moments & Stories

Other: Elizabeth Woodruff Book Author: MacKenzie, George N., George S. Stewart, assisted by Frederick O. Woodruff
Periodical: Woodruff Genealogy
Publication: The Everett Print, Boston, MA
Date: 1925

Book Author: Shepard, Gerald Faulkner
Periodical: The Shepard Families of New England
Publication: The New Haven Colony Historical Society
Date: 1973.¹
Other: on Wednesday, 27 May 1705, at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts^G. John Shepard and Elizabeth Woodruff Became members of the church in Westfield, 27 May 1705, being then baptized; and new was elected Deacon, Dec. 1730..^3,1

Other Major Events

Religion: Elizabeth Woodruff Congregationalist.¹
Reference: From S. Randall - born in Milford, Connecticut.²

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.
[S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
[S49] Gerald Faulkner Shepard, The Shepard Families of New England (New Haven, CT: The New Haven Colongy Historical Society, 1971). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Families of New England.

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William Cloud¹

Family

TMG ID:7997, (11 Mar 1717/18 - 19 Jun 1791)

Father*

Jeremiah Cloud¹

Mother*

Ann Baily¹

Primary Birth & Death

Born: William Cloud was born on Friday, 11 Mar 1717/18, at East Marlborough Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania^G.¹
Died on Sunday, 19 Jun 1791 at East Marlborough Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania^G, at age 73 years, 3 months and 8 days.¹

'Non-primary' Vitals

William Cloud was the son of: Jeremiah Cloud and Ann Baily.¹

Union(s)

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Saturday, 24 Oct 1739, William, age 21 years, 7 months and 13 days, and Mary Peirce, age 22 years, 5 months and 21 days, daughter of: Joshua Pearce (Peirce) and Ann Mercer, were married at Chester/Kennett Monthly Meeting, Chester County, Pennsylvania^G.¹

Citations

[S141] Charles Edwin Hunger, online e-mail address, Charles Edwin Hunger (unknown location), updated as of 29 Aug 2000.

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William Hissock¹

TMG ID:7998

Union(s)

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Saturday, 24 Nov 1759, William and Rachel Shepard, age 17 years, 7 months and 23 days, daughter of: Johnathan Shepard and Rachel Langton, were married at prob. Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.

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1 Feb 2013

Matthew Woodruff¹

Family

TMG ID:7999, (1612 - 13 Dec 1682)

Relationship:

8th great-grandfather of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

David Woodruff² B: 1587, D: a 1612

Mother*

Lettice Duncombe² B: 1586, D: a 1612

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Matthew Woodruff was born in 1612, at County Essex, England, United Kingdom^G.³
Died on Sunday, 13 Dec 1682 at age 70 years.¹

'Non-primary' Vitals

Matthew Woodruff was the son of: David Woodruff and Lettice Duncombe.²

Alias(es)

Name-Variation: He was also known as Sr. in 1648¹

Union(s)

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

between 1630 and 1640, Matthew and Hannah (?) were married.¹

Marriage

1642, Matthew, age 30 years, and Hannah (?), age 22 years were married at England, United Kingdom^G.³

Children of: Matthew Woodruff and Hannah (?)

John Woodruff+¹ B: 1643, D: 16 May 1692
Matthew Woodruff+³ B: 1648, D: Nov 1691
Hannah Woodruff¹ B: Oct 1648, D: 16 Sep 1712
Elizabeth Woodruff¹ B: Nov 1651, D: 5 Jan 1730/31
Mary Woodruff¹ B: 5 Nov 1654
Samuel Woodruff¹ B: 26 Aug 1661, D: 8 Jan 1741/42

Memorable Moments & Stories

Other: Matthew Woodruff He was one of the proprietors in Farmington, Connecticut, 1672, and was never in Milford..³
Other: Matthew Woodruff Matthew Woodruff and wife Hannah, came from Hartford to Farmington in 1640-1. He was one of eighteen proprietors of the Town of Farmington in 1672, having been admitted as a freeman in 1657. (History of Southington, Conn., Page CCIVII.) He died at very old age in 1682. He was a man of considerable wealth for those days. He joined the church March 1st, 1672. His will probated Dec. 13th, 1682, mentions his wife, Hannah, who was admitted to the church in Farmington, April 2, 1654, also his will mentions three sons and a daughter named Hannah, wife of Richard Seymour, 2nd, but the Probate Court supplies name of another daughter Elizabeth, wife of John Broughton of Northampton, Mass..¹

Other Major Events

Religion: on Tuesday, 1 Mar 1672, at Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut^G, Matthew Woodruff Joined the church.¹

Known Address(es)

Address: in 1640/41, Matthew Woodruff lived at: Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut^G. Moved from Hartford, CT.¹

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.
[S145] Bill Orr, online e-mail address, Bill Orr (unknown location), updated as of 14 Oct 1999.
[S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.

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17 Jul 2019

William Shepard¹

Family

TMG ID:8000, (c 1636 - a 1678)

Relationship:

7th great-grandfather of Elsie Dora Lewis

Primary Birth & Death

Born: William Shepard was born circa 1636.²
Died after 1678 at Boston Harbor, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts^G, Details as recorded: Cause of Death: died after being attacked by shark, swimming from overturned boat in Boston Harbor. Witnessed by Mr. W. Lee.^2,3

Union(s)

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

William and Experience Hart, daughter of: Edmund Hart and Mary Phelps, were married.¹

Divorce

Monday, 18 Oct 1677, on this date, the divorce between Experience (neé Hart) Shepard and William Shepard at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Child of: William Shepard and Experience Hart

John Shepard+¹ B: c 1673, D: 10 Aug 1756

Other Major Events

Immigration: in 1660, William Shepard immigrated from tradition states he came from England.³
Monday, 18 Oct 1677, on this date, the divorce between Experience (neé Hart) Shepard and William Shepard at Westfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G.¹

Citations

[S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.
[S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
[S258] Denise Oberlies, online http://tinyurl.com/zvjbu4c, Denise Oberlies (e-mail address), updated as of 4 Feb 2002.

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Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?
— Eleanor Roosevelt
The giving of love is an education in itself.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it as not as dreadful as it appears, discovering that we have the strength to stare it down.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
All of life is a constant education.
— Eleanor Roosevelt

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