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John Shephard 1796
John Shephard
(1796-1868)
&
Sarah Hill
(1805-1869)
John Shephard
(1796-1868)
&
Sarah Hill
(1805-1869)
As a previously mentioned my research into the Sheppard Family tree has been plagued by the number of common names, particularly the common name of John Shepherd/Shephard. The are several John's in Wymeswold and they are also found in Walton on the Wolds, this means it has been hard to be 100% sure of the Sheppard tree as you go back in time. Although the first of a long line of John Shepherds, born in 1796 I am confident is correct, John is my 3rd Great Grandfather.
In the year 1796 the current Monarch is George III and the Prime Minister is William Pitt the Younger, member of the Tory party. On the 29th February ratifications of the Jay Treaty between Great Britain and the United States are officially exchanged. Britain vacates the forts it has been retaining in the Great Lakes region. In May Edward Jenner successfully administers the smallpox vaccine to James Phipps in Gloucestershire.
John Shephard was born in 1796 in Walton on the Wolds, Leicestershire. born to John & Hannah Shephard. He was baptised on the 9th February 1796 at Walton on the Wolds and the baptism record confirms his birth of the 31st January of that year. He met a Sarah Hill from Packington and they would later marry at the parish church Nottingham, 17th March 1834. their first two children are baptised before their marriage in 1834 under the Non-Conformist faith. Maybe they just didn't record the fact they were not married on the first children's baptisms or had they previously married under the Baptist faith ? , this may be the reason they married in a Nottingham parish church, away from their local patch but for sure after the first two baptisms under the Non-Conformist Baptist church they had a change of heart, returning to the main church. Later Census returns document her birth place and their children's marriage records proving her previous surname of Hill.
Sarah Hill was born in Packington in 1805. In 1805 the Ordnance Survey begins systematic publication of its General Survey of England and Wales, known as the Old Series maps. On the 4th June the first Trooping the Colour ceremony at the Horse Guards Parade in London takes place. The most famous event that year was undoubtedly the Battle of Trafalgar, held during the Napoleonic Wars. The British naval fleet led by Admiral Horatio Nelson defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet off the coast of Spain. Admiral Nelson was fatally shot on deck while commanding the fleet.
Sarah was baptised on the 3rd November 1805 in Packington, Leicestershire, her parents being John and Mary Hill.
In the 1800's John and his brother William are working adjacent farms on Brook Street Wymeswold. Probably farming together and sharing resources when needed. John's Son, another John is living and working for his Uncle William. William and John's sister Elizabeth also lived with William, working as a housekeeper. William & Elizabeth are both buried together in the same plot at St Mary's just opposite Church Farm.
In the Census returns of 1841 John Sheppard is living with Sarah and their children William, Joseph, Thomas and Ann at the farm on Brook Street, Wymeswold. There is one servant listed at the property, an Ann Hammond, aged just 14. John's Son John (born 1827) is noted as living on the adjacent farm with John's Brother William.
By the time of the Census of 1851. John Sheppard is aged 50 and listed as a Farmer of 60 acres, born in Walton on the Wolds. His Wife Sarah Sheppard is now aged 44, a Farmers Wife born in Packington. Also living there are their children, Sons William, Joseph, Thomas and George, all listed as Scholars. Also there is a young Daughter called Martha, aged 5, also noted as a Scholar. All the children were born in Wymeswold. His Son John is still living and working on the next farm with his Uncle William.
Farming was a tough and precarious profession. For some farmers a wet season and a bad harvest in Victorian times could mean the workhouse and before that starvation. Generally life was tough in other ways too. One newspaper article in 1854 reported on the Brothers John and William, Farmers from Wymeswold being involved in a fight on the way back from Hoton and they were in court accused of assault and violently beating a James Cosgrove when he was blocking the road. John was on the pony & waggon and William on horseback, when James wouldn't move his dog carriage William used his whip and then fists while John held him by the collar. According to one witness James Cosgrove became saucy and produced a knife at one point after being asked to move. The bench took a very dim view of the proceedings and fined them all 20s and costs or face one month in gaol.
In the 1861 Census John is listed as a Farmer of 190 Acres and now employs two labourers. Their property is now noted as Wymeswold Lodge, Brook Street, Wymeswold. Also there is his Wife Sarah Shepherd, Sons William (Stock Tender), Joseph (Draper) and George (Ploughman). Also Daughter Martha (Scholar) and Son Thomas (Farmers man) and his new wife Sarah (Dressmaker). Wymeswold Lodge is one of the original farms that sprang up when the open field system was replaced by the Enclosure Act, the parish of Wymeswold or Wimeswold was enclosed in 1759. Wymeswold Lodge is still farmed today.
John passed away on the 25th June 1868, aged 72 and Sarah Sheppard died on the 14th April 1869, aged 62 , these are both confirmed by a note in the Family Bible.
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John Shephard (1796-1868)
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Born - 31st January 1796 Walton on the Wolds, Leicestershire.
Baptism 9th February 1796 Walton on the Wolds
John Shephard
Birth 31 Jan 1796
Father John Shephard
Mother Hannah
Married 17th March 1834 at St Mary Parish Church, Nottingham .
(By Banns)
John Shepherd To Sarah Hill.
Presence of William Cooper, Mary Hickling.
Census 1841. John Sheppard Age 45. Profession - Farmer.
Address - Brook Street, Wymeswold.
Sarah Sheppard(35).
William(5), Joseph (3), Thomas(3 Months) and Ann(12)
Ann Hammond (14) - Servant
Census 1851. John Sheppard Age 50.
Profession - Farmer 60 acres. Born - Walton on the Wolds.
Address - Sch 53. Brook Street, Wymeswold.
Wife Sarah Sheppard(44) Farmers Wife. Born - Packington.
Sons William(15)(Scholar), Joseph (13)(Scholar),
& Thomas(11)(Scholar) & George(9)(Scholar).
Daughter Martha(5)(Scholar).
All Children born - Wymeswold.
Census 1861. John Shepherd Age 64.
Profession - Farmer of 190 Acres , Employs 2 Labourers.
Born - Walton
Address - Sch 119. Wymeswold Lodge,
Brook Street, Wymeswold.
Wife Sarah Shepherd(46) Farmers Wife. Born - Packington.
Sons William(25)(Stock Tender), Joseph (22)(Draper),
& George(17)(Ploughman).
Daughter Martha(14)(Scholar)
Son Thomas(20)(Farmers man)
& his wife Sarah(20)(Dressmaker). Born - Radford.
All Children born - Wymeswold.
John Shephard died 25th June 1868 Wymeswold
Family Bible - John Sheppard died June 25 1868 Age 72
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Sarah Hill (1805-1869)
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Born 1805 Packington, Leicestershire
Baptism 03 Nov 1805 Packington, Leicestershire
Sarah Hill
Father John Hill
Mother Mary
Married 17th March 1834 at St Mary Parish Church, Nottingham .
(By Banns)
John Shepherd To Sarah Hill.
Presence of William Cooper, Mary Hickling.
Census 1841. Sarah Sheppard Age 35.
Address - Brook Street, Wymeswold.
John Sheppard(45). Profession - Farmer.
William(5), Joseph (3), Thomas(3 Months) and Ann(12)
Ann Hammond (14) - Servant
Census 1851. Sarah Sheppard Age 44
Profession - Farmers Wife. Born - Packington.
Address - Sch 53. Brook Street, Wymeswold.
Husband John Sheppard(50). Profession - Farmer 60 acres.
Born - Walton on the Wolds.
Sons William(15)(Scholar), Joseph (13)(Scholar),
& Thomas(11)(Scholar) & George(9)(Scholar).
Daughter Martha(5)(Scholar).
All Children born - Wymeswold.
Census 1861. Sarah Shepherd Age 46.
Profession - Farmer Wife. Born - Packington.
Address - Sch 119. Wymeswold Lodge ,
Brook Street , Wymeswold.
Husband John Shepherd(64).
Profession - Farmer of 190 Acres , Employs 2 Labourers.
Born - Walton
Sons William(25)(Stock Tender) , Joseph(22)(Drafter),
& George(17)(Ploughman).
Daughter Martha(14)(Scholar)
Brother Thomas(20)(Farmers man)
& his wife Sarah(20)(Dressmaker). Born - Radford.
All Children born - Wymeswold.
Sarah Sheppard died 14th April 1869 Wymeswold
Family Bible - Sarah Sheppard died April 14 1869 Age 62
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Notes on Children :
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John Shepherd (1827-)
Non-Conformist Register John Shepherd
Birth 1 Oct 1827
Birth Brook Street, Wymeswold
Father John Shepherd
Mother Sarah.
Census 1841 John Sheppard - Age 13
Brook Street, Wymeswold
Living with William Sheppard (40)
Head - Farmer
Elizabeth Sheppard (28)
*William is John's Uncle & Elizabeth his Aunt.
Census 1851 John Sheppard - Age 23
Brook Street, Wymeswold
Farm Servant - Nephew
Born Wymeswold.
Living with Uncle William Sheppard (56)
Head Farmer 187 acres
Born Walton.
William's Sister Elizabeth Sheppard (50)
Housekeeper - born Walton.
Marriage 22 Jan 1855
John Sheppard - Age 25
Farmer Wymeswold
Father John Sheppard Farmer
Sarah Marsh - Age 24. Wymeswold
Father Joseph Marsh Labourer
Presence of William Sheppard , Ann.
Census 1861 John Shephard - Age 33
Cattle Dealer - East Street, Wymeswold
Living with -
Wife Sarah Shephard (30) - born Wysall
Children -
Mary Ann Shephard (13) - Scholar
Betsy Shephard (8) - Scholar
William Shephard (4) - Scholar
Fanny Shephard (6) - Scholar
Frederick Shephard (2)
All children born Wymeswold.
Census 1871 John Shephard - Age 43
Grazier - West End, Wymeswold
Living with -
Wife Sarah Shephard (40) - born Wysall
Children -
Betsy Shephard (17)
Fanny Shephard (15) - Scholar
Johnson Shephard (14) - Scholar
Frederick Shephard (12) - Scholar
All children born Wymeswold.
Census 1881 John Shepherd - Age 53
Derby Road, Hathern
Farmer Of About 80 Acres
Living with -
Wife Sarah Shepherd (50) - born Wysall
Children -
William J Shepherd (25) - Farmer's Son
Frederick Shepherd (23) - Farmer's Son
Fanny Shepherd (24) - Farmer's Daughter
All children born Wymeswold
Arthur Simkin (16) - Farm boy
Children Mary Ann Shepherd(1848), Betsy Shepherd(1853), Fanny Shepherd(1856),
William Johnson Shepherd(1857), Frederick Shepherd(1859)
Possible Death ?
John Shepherd died 12th November 1887 Age 60 Seagrave.
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Ann Shepherd (1928 - )
Non-Conformist Register Ann Shepherd
Birth 2 Sep 1828
Birth Brook Street, Wymeswold
Father John Shepherd
Mother Sarah.
Census 1841. Brook Street, Wymeswold
Ann Sheppard Age 12
Living with parents & family.
Living with John Sheppard(45). Profession - Farmer.
Sarah Sheppard(35), William(5), Joseph(3),
Thomas(3 Months)
Census 1851. Wood Street, Quorndon
Ann Sheppard Age 22
Visitor to Ann Cross & family.
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b. 21st May 1836, Wymeswold, Leicestershire.
m. Betsy Follows 16 January 1871 at St Marys Church, Wymeswold.
Children Harry Sheppard (1872-1933), Ernest Follows Sheppard (1874-1945), Fanny Sheppard (1875-1953)
d. 24th July 1882 at Wymeswold Lodge Farm, Wymeswold.
*See direct descendant main page.
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Joseph Sheppard (1838- )
Birth 19 Aug 1838 Wymeswold
Father John Sheppard Farmer
Mother Sarah (formerly Hill)
Census 1841. Brook Street, Wymeswold
Joseph Sheppard Age 3
Living with Living with parents & family.
John Sheppard(45). Profession - Farmer.
Sarah Sheppard(35), William(5), Thomas(3 Months)
& Ann(12).
Census 1851. Brook Street, Wymeswold
Joseph Sheppard Age 13 - Scholar
Living with Father John Sheppard(50). (Farmer 60 acres)
Mother Sarah Sheppard(44) Farmers Wife.
Brothers William (15)(Scholar), Thomas(11)(Scholar)
& George(8)(Scholar)
Sister Martha(5)(Scholar).
Census 1861. Wymeswold Lodge, Brook Street, Wymeswold
Joseph Shepherd Age 22 -- Draper.
Living with Father John Shepherd(64) Farmer of 190 acres
Employs 1 Labourer
Mother Sarah Shepherd(46) Farmers Wife.
Brothers George(17)(Ploughman).
William(25)(Stock Tender)
Sister Martha(14)(Scholar).
Brother Thomas(20)(Farmers man)
& his wife Sarah(20)(Dressmaker)
Census 1871. Shoulder of Mutton Inn, Wymeswold
Joseph Shepherd Age 32
Living with cousin William & Letitia Goddard
Commercial Traveller.
Census 1881. Station Road, Cannock, Staffordshire
Joseph Sheppard Age 42
Visitor Sarah Kelsey & daughter Mary Ann Kelsey
Ale Traveller.
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Thomas Sheppard (1841- )
Born c 1841 in Wymeswold
Census 1841. Thomas (3 Months)
Address - Brook Street.
John Sheppard(45). Profession - Farmer.
Sarah Sheppard(35).
William(5), Joseph(3) and Ann(12).
Census 1851. Thomas Age 11 - Scholar
Address - Brook Street. (53 on Schedule)
Living with Father John Sheppard(50). (Farmer 60 acres)
& Mother Sarah Sheppard(44) Farmers Wife.
Brothers William (15)(Scholar), Joseph (13)(Scholar)
& George(5)(Scholar)
Sister Martha(5)(Scholar).
*Possible Marriage ?
Marriage 4 March 1861 St Nicholas, Nottingham
Thomas Sheppard - Mechanic.
Father John Sheppard - Farmer
to Sarah Higgit - Dressmaker - Orchard Street
Father John Higgit - Publican
Census 1861. Thomas(20)(Farmers man)
Address - Wymeswold Lodge , Brook Street , Wymeswold.
Living with wife Sarah(20)(Dressmaker)
Father John Sheppard(64) Farmer of 190 acres
Employs 1 Labourer
Mother Sarah Sheppard(46) Farmers Wife.
Brothers George(17)(Ploughman),
William(25)(Stock Tender),
Joseph(22)(Draper)
Sister Martha(14)(Scholar).
Census 1871. Thomas Shepherd(30) (Beerhouse Keeper)
Address - Rose & Crown , Far Street , Wymeswold.
Living with wife Sarah(31) (born-Maresfield,Notts)
Sons Marshall (8) (Scholar), John (6) (Scholar)
& Alford (3 Mnths)
Daughters Mary (4) & Sarah (2).
Census 1881. Thomas Shepherd(40) (Brewers Laborer)
Address - 16 Orchard Street, St Margarets, Leicester
Living with wife Sarah(40) (Maker of Hosiery)
born-Maresfield, Notts.
Sons John (16) (Shoe Riveter) , Alford (10) (Scholar),
Joseph (4) (Scholar)
Daughters Mary (14) (Shoe Machinist).
Sarah (12) (Scholar).
Census 1891. Thomas Shepherd(49)
Address - Main Street, East Leake
General Laborer - Widower
born Wymeswold.
Children Marshall Sheppard(1863), John Sheppard(1865), Mary Sheppard(1867),
Sarah Sheppard(1869), Alford (Alfred) C Sheppard(1871), Joseph Sheppard(1877)
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George Shepherd (1843-1894)
Born c 1843 in Wymeswold
Census 1851. George Age 8. - Scholar
Address - Brook Street. (53 on Schedule)
Living with Father John Sheppard(50). (Farmer 60 acres)
Mother Sarah Sheppard(44) Farmers Wife.
Brothers William (15)(Scholar), Joseph (13)(Scholar)
& Thomas(11)(Scholar)
Sister Martha(5)(Scholar).
Census 1861. George age 17 - Ploughman
Address - Wymeswold Lodge , Brook Street , Wymeswold.
Living with Father John Sheppard(64) Farmer of 190 acres
Employs 1 Labourer
Mother Sarah Sheppard(46) Farmers Wife.
Brothers Joseph(22)(Draper),
William(25)(Stock Tender)
Sister Martha(14)(Scholar).
Brother Thomas(20)(Farmers man)
& his wife Sarah(20)(Dressmaker).
Marriage : George Sheppard to Annie Spencer. 23 August 1869.
George Age 26 Farmer of Wymeswold.
Father John Sheppard - Farmer.
Annie Age 28 of Wymeswold.
Presence of Anne & Lernard Dexter.
Census 1871. George Shepherd age 28 - Ag Lab.
Born Wymeswold
Address - Brook Street , Wymeswold.
Living with wife Annie (29) (Born Ratcliffe on Trent , Notts)
Son George (9 Mnths) (Morcott, Rutland)
Census 1881. George Shepherd age 33 - Labourer.
Born Wymeswold
Address - 51 Flint Street , Bootle, Lancashire.
Living with wife Annie (32) (Born Ratcliffe on Trent , Notts)
Sons George (10) (Scholar), John E(6) (Scholar),
& Richard F(4) (Scholar)
Daughters Hannah (2) & Infant.no name(3 weeks).
Census 1891. George Shepherd age 47 - Dock Labourer.
Widower. Born Wymeswold
Address - Maria Road, Walton on the Hill, Lancashire.
Living with Sons George (20) (Railway Porter),
John E(19) (Railway Porter),
Richard F(15) (Railway Porter)
Daughters Hannah (13) & Emily(11).
Boarder Samuel Roberts(59) (Boarder - Tailor - widower).
Children Albert Shepherd(1861-1929), George Shepherd(1870-1939),
John Edward Shepherd(1875-1935), Emily Shepherd(1881-1951)
Died George shepherd 10th Feb 1894 at 42 Sandon Road, Walton (Liverpool)
Age 51 - Coal Heaver
Cause - Hematemesis Pneumonia
Informant - George Shepherd Son in attendance
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Martha Shepherd (1845-1931)
Born 28th October 1845 in Wymeswold
Father. John Sheppard Farmer
Mother. Sarah formerly Hill
Informant. Sarah Sheppard Mother
Census 1851. Martha Age 5 - Scholar
Address - Brook Street. (53 on Schedule)
Living with Father John Sheppard(50). (Farmer 60 acres)
Mother Sarah Sheppard(44) Farmers Wife.
Brothers William (15)(Scholar), Joseph (13)(Scholar),
& Thomas(11)(Scholar) & George(8)(Scholar).
Census 1861. Martha age 14 - Scholar
Address - Wymeswold Lodge , Brook Street , Wymeswold.
Living with Father John Sheppard(64) Farmer of 190 acres
Employs 1 Labourer
Mother Sarah Sheppard(46) Farmers Wife.
Brothers Joseph(22)(Draper),
George(17)(Ploughman),
William(25)(Stock Tender)
Brother Thomas(20)(Farmers man)
& his wife Sarah(20)(Dressmaker).
Census 1881. Martha Hore age 35 - (Border) (Linen Draper)
Living with son Harry Hore (7) (Border) (Scholar)
Address - Sheppard's Farm , Wymeswold.
Living With Brother William Age 46.
Profession - Farmer of 150 acres Emp 3 men
& his Wife Betsy(36)
Sons Harry(8) & Ernest(7) and Daughter Fanny(5).
Sarah E Allwood(15)(Domestic Servant)
John Blount(26)(Servant-Waggoner)
William Wilson(22)(Servant-Waggoner_Carrier)
Charles Tyler(11)(Servant-Cow Lad_Ag lab)
Census 1891 - High Thorne Farm, Gotham
Martha Hore age 41 - Housekeeper - Widow
Born Wymeswold, Leicestershire
John Follows age 34 - Head - Farmer
Born Wymeswold, Leicestershire
Henry Follows age 44 - Brother - Farmer
Born East Leake, Nottinghamshire
Harry Hore age 17 - Farm Servant
Born Yorkshire Sheffield
George Hore age 4 - visitor
Born Loughborough, Leicestershire
Frank Sharpe age 24 - Farm Servant
Born East Leake, Nottinghamshire
Elizabeth Powdrill Age 16 - Domestic Servant
Born Gotham, Nottinghamshire
Allen Brown age 15 - Farm Servant
Born Wymeswold, Leicestershire.
Census 1901 - High Thorne (Cliffs Farm), Gotham
Martha Follows age 51 - Wife
Born Wymeswold, Leicestershire
John Follows age 47 - Head - Farmer
Born Wymeswold, Leicestershire
George Follows age 14 - Farmers Son
Born Loughborough, Leicestershire
Henry Follows age 60 - Brother - Farmer
Born East Leake, Nottinghamshire
Joseph Powdrill age 22 - Ploughman & Farmer
Born Gotham, Nottinghamshire
Mary Barton age 60 - Servant Domestic
Born Newark, Nottinghamshire
Frederick Hardstigg age 23 - Farm Labourer
Born East Leake, Nottinghamshire.
Census 1911 - High Thorne Farm, Gotham
Martha Follows age 64 - Wife
Born Wymeswold, Leicestershire
John Follows age 56 - Head - Farmer
Born Burton, Leicestershire
Henry Follows age 67 - Brother - Farmer
Born East Leake, Nottinghamshire
George Follows age 23 - help on farm
Born Gotham, Nottinghamshire
Peter Hemsley age 56 - Labourer of farm
Born Kegworth, Nottinghamshire.
Children Harry Hore(1873-1949)
Emigrated to the USA. Married Edith Love.
Husband John Follows - Family Bible died 22 November 1916 Age 60
Martha Follows - died 30 Nov 1931 Moor Lane, Gotham, Nottinghamshire
Probate Martha Hore Follows Nottinghamshire
of Moor Lane Gotham died 30 Nov 1931
Attorney of Harry Hore. Affects £40
Revoked 15 December 1931
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Photos
Photos
The marriage record of John Shepherd to Sarah Hill.
Married 17th March 1834 at St Mary Parish Church, Nottingham.
Married by Banns.
Presence of William Cooper, Mary Hickling.
The marriage record of John & Sarah's Son Joseph.
This confirmed the maiden name of Sarah as Hill.
The record of Martha's birth, John & Sarah's Daughter.
Also confirming the maiden name of Sarah as Hill.
Here we see the family Bible where important dates were noted down.
Originally owned by William Sheppard, John's Son.
John & Sarah's death dates are noted in 1868 & 1869.
{Thank-you to Josie James for access to the Bible}
Wymeswold Lodge Farm on Narrow Lane, Wymeswold.
© National Library of Scotland
Above : Carry on Fisty-cuffs !
Brothers John and William, Farmers from Wymeswold are involved in a fight on the way back from Hoton and they were in court accused of assault and violently beating a James Cosgrove when he was blocking the road, apparently James Cosgrove became saucy when asked to move.
Above : Newspaper article from The Leicester Chronicle 1870. It appears on the death of John, his Sons William and George were arguing over the payment for continuing to work on the farm.
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