Joshua Harrison Shapard letter to his daughter Mrs. Cora Barrow. Dated June 15, 1906

 

On June 15, 1906, Rev. Joshua Harrison Shapard (1827-1910), son of James P. Shapard (1801-1850), wrote a letter of profound genealogical importance to his daughter Mrs. Cora Barrow. At the time of this letter, he was 79 years old and in declining health. He had spent his youth in Rutherford County, Tennessee, migrating with his family to Texas in 1846. A copy of this letter was graciously sent to me by Mrs. Mara Elliott, granddaughter of early Shapard genealogist and well known author Mrs. Sarah Marsh Shapard.

June 15, 1906,

Mrs. Cora Barrow

Dear Daughter,

                In compliance with your request I will sketch very briefly our family, so far as I know it. There is no royal blood in our veins; no great heroes in the line. Our family seems always to have belonged to the middle class, never very rich, never very poor, and none of the hireling class or day laborers – they have always been laborers, very seldom hirelings; but laborers on their own account.

                1^st: My grandfather, Lewis Shapard, was of English decent. He originally lived in Caswell County, N.C.; from there he emigrated with a large family to middle Tennessee when Tennessee was a new country, and settled near where Murphreesborough is now located. He was a builder of mills, He died with the cholera at my father’s house about 1832. He left six sons – William, Barker [Booker], Robert, James Paine, Lewis and Thomas; and three daughters – Sophia, Martha and Mrs. Rone [Thelia who married James Bone]. I do not remember her name; I saw her but once.

                2^nd: William settled at Nashville when Nashville was but a village. He was first a merchant and afterwards a banker. He was considered a wealthy man of that day. His wife and the wife of James K. Polk were sisters. I think their name was Childress. They had several children whom I never knew. One daughter married a man named Porterfield; the other married a man named McAllister and both were still living in Nashville a few years ago. The son William, was a merchant and living in Memphis, Tenn. The last I heard from him. The family were Presbyterians.

                3^rd: Barker [Booker] Shapard was a merchant and lived in Puleska [Pulaski], Tenn. He first married a Miss Clay. She died leaving three children, Martha, Eliza and John. They were not grown when I left Tennessee. I do not know what became of the two girls but I have heard that John was a merchant and settled in Columbia, Tenn. Uncle Barker Shapard married again to a Miss Broiles in Giles County, Tenn. and had several children. I do not know their names for they were all small children when I saw them last in the spring of 1847. This family were all Methodist.

                4^th: Robert Shaphard was a merchant and married a Miss Mitchell at, or near, Murphreesborough, then moved to Shelbyville where he lived until his death. He left three sons and one daughter. The sons names were William, Vann and David G. I do not remember the daughter’s name. William was a Methodist preacher and died at Austin, Texas. Vann was a lawyer and David a merchant. They both lived at Shelbyville, Tennessee. The sister also lives at, or near, Shelbyville. This family were all Methodists.

                5^th: James Paine Shaphard, my father, was a physician. He married Miss Rebecca Sloss, my mother. He lived most of his life at a village in Tennessee called Middleton (because it was half way between Murfreesborough and Shelbyville). He emigrated to Texas in 1846. We traveled by emigrant wagon, camping out at night. We were out 49 days but rested on the Sabbath. At that time there was not a railroad either in Tennessee or anywhere south of that state. My father settled in Washington County, Texas, near where the town of Chapel Hill is located and died there in 1850 and is buried at that place.

                6^th: Lewis Shaphard lived and died at Shelbyville, Tennessee. He married Miss Thursa Burdette. He was, for many years, Sheriff of Bedford, Tennessee. He left four children, the eldest a son named Williamson Shapard. He was a physician and the last that I heard of him he lived somewhere in Kentucky. Henry C. Shapard is a Druggist and still lives at Shelbyville, Tenn. Another son, I forget his name, is a physician, and lives somewhere in Northwest Texas. The daughter married a boy that I knew but I forgot his name.

                7^th: Thomas Shapard came to Texas in 1830. He settled at Old Washington-on-the-Brazos. He was a lawyer – married Miss Ann Hope. He left a daughter, Ellen, who married a merchant at Hempstead named Alexander Cook (Cork?). Another daughter named Mattie Shapard. She never married. She was a school teacher. Also a son – I do not know his name. He and his mother and sister Mattie were living at Thorpe Springs, Texas, the last I heard of them. The women of this family were Methodists.

                8^th: Sophia married a man named Joshua Harrison (I was named for him). He was a nailmaker and hammered each nail out on the anvil. He left his family in easy circumstances. He lived and died at Murfreesboruogh. Aunt Sophia had three daughters and one son. The eldest daughter married and moved to Mississippi. The next daughter married a doctor who settled at San Marcus, Texas. After her first husband’s death she married again to a Mr. Durham and lived at Austin, Texas. The other daughter, Mary, married Doctor Samuel Richer (Rucker?) in Tennessee. I have not heard from her in 60 years. The son, William, married an old school-mate of mine, Miss Pamela Ellis. Their son, Doctor Harrison, now has a girls Academy at San Antonio, Texas. He is a local Methodist preacher.

9^th: Martha Shapard married J.W. Mearin (?) [McCown] who was a young Methodist preacher. He afterwards quit preaching. When I first went to Aunt Martha’s home near Old Washington she had thirteen living children. She lost several fine girls. Sis (Root (?). Read (?). Sue (?)and Shim. I never knew their real names, and a lot of boys. One of them, Wilson Mearin (Mecom) [McCown] died reciently near Cameron, Texas. Two of them, Tim and Jim, live at Whitney in Hill County, Texas, and one of the two of the sisters live there also. One girl married a Mr. Burke and lived at Rockdale, Texas; another lived at Roundrock, near Austin, but I have forgotten her name.

10^th: One sister, I forget her name, married a Mr. Rone (?) [Bone] who was a farmer in Tennessee. I was at her home only once. She had a son who settled in Galveston and married a daughter of John Sydner, an oil merchant of Galveston.

I know very little of my mother’s family – I know that her name was Rebecca Sloss and that she was Irish stock. She had three sisters and one brother. One sister married a man named Graham and they lived in West Tennessee. I never saw her or any of her family. Another sister Elizabeth (Aunt Betsy) married a man named Gilman (?) who died, leaving a son William, but he died about 20 years of age. Aunt Betsy married again to Mr. Tune (?) who, lived three miles south of Shelbyville, Tenn. I do not know whether she had any other children or not. Another sister, Mary (Aunt Polly), married a man named Harris who was an invalid. Aunt Polly reared two sons, John and Joe. John was a printer. The brother was named Campbell Sloss. He married Miss Rebecca Austin. He was a merchant and the last I heard of him he lived at Memphis, Tenn.

 This is about all I know of my mother’s family but I do know that she was one of the best women who ever lived on this earth. She had eleven children – lost one little girl in infancy but raised ten to be grown – six sons and four daughters. Of course she had a hard life, but she devoted her whole life to her children and I do not remember ever to have heard her complain or murmur. She was gentle yet firm. She cared nothing about fashion or follies but was always absorbed with her task; her children. “She hath done what she could.”

I will return now to my father’s family. There were six sons and four daughters.

1.       Doctor Joseph C. Shaphard. He married Miss Elvina Clark in Tennessee and came with her to Texas but his wife, not being satisfied with Texas, they went back to Tennessee and settled at Winchester where he lived until his death. He was a zealous Episcopalian, but a good man.

2.       Louis J. Shaphard. He married Miss Ellen Heard at Old Washington, an adopted daughter of James Heard. They had four children – two sons and two daughters. James died before he was fully grown. John lives at, or near Rockdale, Texas. Rebecca married McOnan (?) Neunan (?) and lives at Hill County, Texas. Ellen married Lum Boyd and lives at the same place.

3.       Joshua H. Shaphard, I need not write about him! (Married Isabel Prashear October 5, 1852, in Texas.)

4.       James T. Shaphard. Started life as a Methodist preacher but joined the Confederate Army. After the close of the war he went to Northwest Missouri, taught school for awhile and married there and now lives near Stansbury, Missouri. He is a farmer. He has a son and a daughter living at Boulder, Colorado; the daughter is Mrs. Hattie Pickels; her husband is a merchant and she writes a beautiful letter. My brother is a devout Methodist still.

5.       Charles R. Shaphard. He is a local Methodist preacher; was for several years in itinerant work. He had a liberal education and was said to be a good preacher. He now lives with a son somewhere in Northwest Texas. He has several children but I do not know their names or where they live.

6.       Thomas T. Shaphard. He was twice married. I do not know the name of his first wife. She left one daughter who lives near Austin, but I do not know her husband’s name. His last wife was Sally Morgan. She died leaving three daughters, very beautiful. They now live near Mort, McClellan County, Texas. (Julia Shaphard, Pessie McDaniel, and Jessie Compton.)

7.       My sister, Sarah, married John W. Brooks and died leaving three girls; one married a man named Dunt but he is dead. I think the widow lives at, or near, Cameron, Texas. She and her two sisters and a brother are school teachers.

8.       My sister, Julia married D.H. Rankin, who was Editor of the Brenham Banner. She has several children at Brenham.

9.       My sister Susan married Green Morgan, a farmer. She is now a widow living at Brenham. She has two sons – Joe Morgan, a farmer, and Green Morgan, a newspaper man.

10.   My sister Martha first married Wm. T. Harris, an itinerant preacher. He died leaving her two children, William and Mattie. They live at Cuero, Texas. William is a lawyer. Mattie Starlrance (?) is now a widow with no children.

Notes for Samuel Booker Shapard (1763-1836) and Buckingham County, Virginia

 SAMUEL BOOKER SHAPARD – (B. November 12, 1763- D. 1835-1836)

Note; There are two dates given for Samuel’s birth and death –

b.1762-d.1840 source: Shepard & Other Buckingham Families, Part II;

b. September 28, 1763 (this date is for a Samuel Shepherd born in Middlesex County who filed a Rev. War pension and is not of our family)-d. June 8, 1843) source: Shapard A Family History p. 32.

I do not believe either of the above dates are credible, however, his father deeds him his lands and property on November 12, 1784, which I believe was on his 21^st birthday (age of maturity).

 

November 24, 1783 (Cumberland County Virginia Court Order Books)

                        Grand Jury for concealing thithables: (many names listed for concealing themselves, slaves or family members) William Shepherd for concealing his son Samuel Shepherd.

Note: Tithable white males were of age 16 or older. Samuel would have been 20 years old in 1783.

 

November 12, 1784 (Cumberland County Deed Book 6, page 320)

                        Be it remembered on the 12^th day of November in the year of our Lord Christ 1784, that I, William Shapard, of Cumberland County for __ and __ more especially for the natural affections I have unto my son Samuel Shapard do by these presents ___ and consent and agree to give my estate thereafter mentioned and I do hereby fully absolutely divest myself of all manner of claim interest and title to the same to have and to hold to my aforesaid son Samuel Shapard except some debts I shall mention, I give to my son James ____. I give unto my son James one debt due from George Wright’s executors, a debt due from Saymour Wright, a debt due from Robert Lawson, money that he has received of mine and waggonage done by me. I give unto my son Samuel Shapard all my negros (to wit) old Ishmael, Phil, Peter, Peg, Tamas, Harry, Young Ishmael, Hanner, Jack and Van my wagon and all my horses all my stock o f any kind that I should hereafter purchase ___. I give unto my son Samuel Shapard all my estate be it of what kind it will all judgment that may be obtained. I give unto my son Samuel  the land where I now live with all the things thereunto  belonging if he or I should sell the land the money arising from the sale I give unto my son Samuel on his making a right to the purchase. In testimony whereof I hereunto  set my hand  and seal the day and year above written.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wm Shapard

At court held for Cumberland County 27^th July 1785 this deed was acknowledged by William Shapard a party hereto and ordered to be recorded.

 

June 27, 1785 (Cumberland County Deed Book 6, page 317)

                        Shepard to Wilson. This indenture made the 27 day of June in the year of our Lord 1785 between William Shapard and Mary (his wife) and Samuel Shapard of the county of Cumberland of the one part and Richard Wilson of the same county of the other part. Witness that the said William Shapard and Mary his wife and the said Samuel Shapard for and in consideration of the sum of $525 pounds to them in hand paid by the said Richard Wilson have granted bargained and sold by these presents do grant, bargain and sell unto the said Richard Wilson one certain tract or parcel of land laying and being in the aforesaid county of Cumberland on the branches of the Green Creek and on both sides of Randolph’s Road containing 300 acres be the same more or less bounded by the adjourning lands of John Wright, deceased, John Lee, Flamstead Ransone and Richard Price and is the same land purchased by the said William Shapard of Thomas Wright and is conveyed by the said Thomas to the said William by deed of indenture among the records of Cumberland County Court…  (signed) Wm Shapard & Samuel Shapard

Note: Samuel signs “Samuel Shapard” not Samuel B. Shapard.

 

August 10, 1787 (Granville County, North Carolina Wills, Inventories, Accounts & Divisions of Estates Book  2, #37, 38)

                        John Walker gave to his son Solomon Walker 4 negro slaves. Witness: Sam B. Shapard.

 

1788 (Cumberland County Virginia Court Order Books)

                        Lawsuit between Dudley Street and ___ Scruggs (plaintiffs) against Edward Barber (defendant). On motion of Samuel Shapard a witness he is to be paid £25.1.0 for traveling 80 miles.

 

April 26, 1788 (Granville County, North Carolina Deed Book T, pg 48-49)

                        Samuel B. Shapard exchange of land with his father William Shapard, who presently lives in Granville County. Money due from the sale of land in Cumberland County, Virginia. April 26, 1788.

Samuel B. Shapard to William Shapard [his father]”…all my negros, to wit. Old Ishmael, Phil, Peg, Peter, Tamas, Harry, Young Ishmael, Hanner, Jack and Van, my wagon, my horses…” in exchange for land and a “likely sound heathy Virginia born negro boy between the ages of twelve and twenty-five”

 

**May 28, 1788 (Cumberland County Court Records, pg 525)

                        On the motion of Samuel Shapard a witness for Thomas Atkinson against William Merideth, it is ordered that the said Thomas pay him 89 pounds of tobacco for one day attendance and once traveling 16 miles according to same.

 

**May 29, 1788 (Cumberland County Court Records, pg 525)

                        On the motion of Sam Shapard a witness for Thomas Atkinson against William Merideth, it is ordered that the said Thomas pay him 25 pounds of tobacco for one day attendance

 

August 1, 1788 (Granville County, North Carolina Deed Book 2, #75)

                        Samuel B. Shapard gave to his father, William Shapard, all of my negros- numbering eleven, a wagon, horses, all other stock, all my judgements that should be and have been obtained- excepting three I have against Henry Wright in Cumberland County Court, and all money I have received or will receive by sale of my land that he gave me (see Book of Deeds to Cumberland County, Virginia for July 27, 1783). To my father, everything I own. Witness: Samuel Smith, Sr., S. Smith, Anne Smith.

 

November 2, 1788 (Cumberland County Virginia Marriage Records)

Samuel B. Shapard married Susanna Holman in Cumberland County, Virginia on November 2, 1788. John Holman and Samuel [Booker] Shapard were surety.

 

Note: John Holman was a judge in Cumberland County as early as 1780.  Samuel was reported to be lawyer in later years. More than likely, Samuel studied under Judge Holman as an apprentice to learn the law.  Prior to about 1810, law in Virginia was learned through apprenticeships. In 1810, the first formal law school in Virginia was established at Richmond by Mr. Creed Taylor, whom had learned law by reading under the Clerk of Cumberland County whom was a lawyer. In 1814, Mr. Taylor moved his residence to Needham in Cumberland County and in 1821, begun a law school in Cumberland County, known as the Needham Law School, located near Raines Tavern. 

 

 

November 2, 1788 (Marriage Bond from Cumberland County printed in News-Banner of Murfreesboro and A Shapard Family 1623-1980 by Sarah Marsh Shapard)

                        To Samuel Shapard and John Holman acknowledge ourselves to Edmund Randolph Esquire, Goveonor of Virginia, in the sum of fifty pounds current money, to be paid to the said Goveonor his successors: Yet if there be no lawful cause to obstruct a marriage intended between Samuel Shapard and Susanna Holman, then this obligation be void, else to remain in full force and virtue. Given under our hands and seals the 2^nd day of November, one thousand and seven hundred eighty eight.

                                                                                                                                                                                                Samuel Sheppard & John Holman

 

July 3, 1793 (Wilkes County, Georgia Loose Estate Records, Ancestory)

                        [Estate of Archlaus Harris] July 3, 1793 paid to S____ B. Shapard – 5.5.5.

Note: Have not located original. FIND this record to verify it is Samuel.

 

1797 (Cumberland County Deed Book 8, page 273)

                        Miller Woodson* of Cumberland appointed his “trusty friend Samuel B. Shapard” his attorney to attend to some reality matters for him in Kentucky.

 

*Note: Woodson is the last name of Samuel’s Uncle, John or Thomas Woodson, who married his Mothers sister Joanna Booker.      

 

August 20, 1797 (Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements)

                        Robert Freeman as heir to Nathan Freeman, a deceased soldier of the Revolutionary War, claimed the right to his lands. His claim was witnessed by Samuel B. Shapard and Daniel Bills.

 

 

November 10, 1797 (Lunenburg County Virginia Deeds, 18 pg 79; Cumberland County Virginia Deeds, book 8, pg273)

                        Know all men by these presents that I Miller Woodson of the County of Cumberland and state of Virginia for the several and purposes hereafter expressed and mentioned but more especially for securing locating recovering and disposing of any lands or claims to lands which I may have or be entitled to in the State of Kentucky in virtue of a Treasury warrant granted and sometime about December 1781 No. 10319. Have nominated and appointed and do by these presents nominate constitute and appoint my trusty and well beloved friend Samuel B. Shaphard to be my lawful and proper attorney and agent in fact for the full and perfect purpose of procuring, recovering and disposing of any lands I may be entitled to in the State of Kentucky and commencing suit or suits and prosecuting the same or other acts or actions in law or otherwise as may be necessary according to laws of the land for the recovery of the same and to sue out all manner of process agreeable to law, in the same manner and with as full perfect and absolute apower, the same wise I personally present and the said lands when recovered to dispose of and make conveyances receive and give acquittances for the same or thereon to proceed and act in such manner as he shall think proper or most conductive to my advantage and I do hereby ratify and confirm every act and deed which he the said Samuel B. Shapard in my name shall make and execute. In testimony I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal and delivered this writing as a full perfect lawful and effectual power or Letter of Attorney for all and singular purposes therein mentioned this 9^th day of November in the year of our Lord 1797 and the XXII of the Commonwealth at the County of Cumberland and State of Virginia. In presence of Tscharner Woodson, John Ketso, Blake B. Woodson. Signed Miller Woodson.

                        Cumberland County State of Virginia. Be it remembered that on the 10^th day of November in the year of our Lord 1797 Miller Woodson whose signature is affixed to the forgoing power of attorney personally appeared before us Justices of the Peace for this County and State aforesaid acknowledge the said writing as his act and deed. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 10^th day of November 1797. Signed Anderson Cocke, John Micheaux.

                        …At a Court held for Cumberland County the 24^th day of June 1799, this power of attorney from Miller Woodson to Samuel B. Shapard was proved by Tch. Woodson and BB Woodson and ordered to be recorded.

 

1798 (George Madison Papers, Kentucky Historical Society)

                        Samuel B. Shapard (find this info)

 

Note: George Madison was the Auditor of Public Accounts for the Commonwealth of Kentucky from 1796-1816. Owners of land who resided outside of the county where the land was located were required to report their land to the auditor for tax purposes.

 

1798 (Lunenburg County Virginia Deeds, 18, pg 80)

                        To all whom these present shall come greeting, know ye that we Frances DeGraffenreidt, William DeGraffenreidt, Tscharner DeGraffenreid, Charles Patton and Regina, his wife, Benjamin Finny and Luciana, his wife, also Luciana DeGraffenreid is guardian of Catherine Jenne DeGraffenreid and Nancy Needham DeGraffenreid and Miller Woodson of the State of Virginia for the__ whereas hereafter mentioned and expressed __ especially for securing us as the _(children?)_ and legal representatives of Tscharner DeGraffenreid, decd, late of the County of Lunenburg in the state aforesaid ___ a tract of land in the state of Kentucky containing about 1,961 acres and near Rock Castle. Now nominated and appointed and by these presents do __ and appoint Samuel Shepherd, now in Kentucky, [to act as their attorney in managing and disposing of this land. See November 10, 1797 power of attorney letter as it almost the same] December 20, 1798. Signed in the presence of: Frances DeGraffenreidt, William DeGraffenreidt, Tscharner DeGraffenreid, Benjamin Finny and Luciana DeGraffenreid.

 

Note: In 1804, the above mentioned heirs were sued in Madison County Kentucky, which may have been where the land was located. (Source: The Kentucky Gazette – Oct, 23, 1804)

 

June 28, 1798 (Revolutionary War Land Warrants)

                        No. 13979 To the Geographer of the United States, or to the Surveyors appointed by him to survey Military Lands, you are hereby required to Survey for Samuel B. Shapard, assignee of Francis Ramsey, late a soldier in Lee’s Legion (Virginia Line) during the late war. One hundred acres of land, in any of the Districts appropriated for satisfying the bounties of land due to the late Army of the United States, and return this warrant to the Board of Treasury agreeably to the Act of Congress, of the ninth Day of July, 1788. Given at the War-Office, this twentieth day of June one thousand, seven hundred and ninety eight.

 

Note: Samuel B. Shapard was Francis Ramsey’s attorney assigned to secure his land.

Note: Many Colonial soldiers assigned their warrant to speculators or others interested in moving west. Did Samuel move west around 1813?

 

September 28, 1798 (Old Kentucky Land Grants, Book 16, p. 262)

                        Samuel B. Shepherd surveyed out 759 acres on September, 28, 1798 in Montgomery County near Rock House Creek.

 

November 12, 1798 (Kentucky Court of Appeals, Deed Book, Vol 3)

                        Indenture, April 6, 1801, James Kinkaid of Madison County, Kentucky, to Green Clay of the same county, for an in consideration of …land on the waters of Sinking Valley Creek, which empties into the Cumberland River, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky…also a tract in Madison County, where James Kinkaid now lives, in Madison County, on the waters of Silver Creek…also all of Kinkaids rights to a bond dated November 12, 1798 given by Samuel B. Shephard for 750 pounds, conditioned to pay 375 pounds. Recorded by the Kentucky Court of Appeals January 10, 1816.

 

 

December 4, 1798 (Madison County, Kentucky, Court Order Book 1791-1801)

                        A deed from James Kinkaid and Sarah his wife to Samuel B. Shapard was proved by John Kinkade, John M. Williams and John Hendricks and ordered recorded.

 

December 4, 1798 (Madison County, Kentucky Deed Book D, p. 524, Familysearch image 281)

                        Indenture made December 4, 1798 between James and Sarah (his wife) Kincaid of the County of Madison, Kentucky of the one part and Samuel B. Shapard of the County of Surry and state of North Carolina of the second party. Witness that the said James and Sarah Kincade for and in consideration of the sum of 375 pounds and other considerations current money to them in hand paid the receipt whereof they doth hereby acknowledge…do sell to Samuel B. Shapard a parcel of land lying and being in the County of Lincoln and Madison Kentucky being part of a survey of 29,000 acres obtained by Jacob Remey on the waters of Cumberland River a fork called Rockcastle bearing the date of July 15, 1789 and being a part of the same conveyed to them by deed from said Jacob Remey bound as follows (to wit) Beginning at the most north corner of former survey of Remeys at a hickory and black oak trees a corner, thence along the old line of the tract aforesaid west 895 poles to a hickory tree, thence south 895 poles to a white oak and black oak trees, thence east 895 poles to hickory on the old line of the tract aforesaid, thence north along the said line 895 poles to beginning. Containing 5000 acres. (signed) James Kincade and Sarah Kincade. (witness) John Kincade, John M. Williams, John “X” Hendricks, Fleming Belleu.

 

Note: No Samuel Shapard in deeds of Surry County NC.

 

September 16, 1799 (Madison County, Kentucky Deed Book E, p. 103, Familysearch image 76)

                        Indenture made September 16, 1799 between Samuel B. Shapard of Henrico County, Virginia of the one part and Robert Owen of the county of Chester, South Carolina of the other part for and consideration of the sum of 1000 pounds sterling current money to him in hand paid do sell 1000 acres of land to Robert Owen located in Lincoln and Madison County Kentucky being part of a survey of 29,000 acres obtained by Jacob Remey on the waters of Cumberland River a fork called Rockcastle, being part of the same conveyed to James Kincade and by said Kincade to Samuel B. Shapard. Beginning at the most south east corner at a hickory Kincades Survey to Shapard thence north 537 poles to a stake Remeys old line thence west 300 poles to a stake Williams line thence south 537 poles to a stake Kincades line thence east 300 poles to beginning… (signed) Saml B. Shapard, Ss (witness) Ted Hopkins, Jas Cooper, David Owen.

 

Note: Samuel’s brother William Shapard II eventually moved to Henrico County VA (first record being 1812) However William’s whereabouts are unknown between 1796 to 1811. It is possible that William moved there with his brother Samuel.

 

**1800 (Cumberland County Tax Record)

                        “David Shapard” taxed on one horse

Note: This is the first “Shapard” in the tax records searched from 1788 forward. This David “Shapard” died circa September 1814 in Cumberland County, wife was Nancy. At present unsure who this is…Not a brother of Samuel B. Shapard otherwise he would have been listed in his father’s estate records? Not a son of Samuel and Susanna (marrued Nov. 1788) would make him only 11 y/o. Maybe a cousin? Or no relation and just misspelled? His estate (Cumberland County probate records (image 442) lists him as Shepard, wife Nancy).

 

**1802 (Cumberland County Tax Record)

                        David Shepard taxed on one horse

                        “Samuel Shapard” taxed on one slave above 16 y/o and one horse

 

July 9, 1802 (Spartanburg Co., South Carolina Journal of the Ordinary 1800-1807, p. 011)

                        Cuthburt Burton and Samuel Burton came forward and by the evidence Tobias Bright and Richard Willis proved  they have ever been owned and acknowledged as the lawful children and heirs of Charles Burton Deceased. Wherefore as Samuel B. Shaphard has not returned his citation nor appeared to substantiate his claim…ordered that he be nonsuited and administration granted to Cuthbert Burton and Samuel Burton.

 

**1803 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on 213 acres of land on Buffaloe Creek being “his residence”

Note: Buffalo Creek is located on the eastern side of Buckingham County and flows into Cumberland County very near the town of Caira. It is very possible that his land traversed into Buckingham and Cumberland County on the Buffalo Creek.

*Note: In 1806 tax record a notation of “M. Scott” appears. This notation is from whom the land was originally purchased. In 1800, Moses Scott purchased 400 acres in Buchingham County. In 1802, he sold 180 acres, and was listed in the 1802 tax record as holding 210 acres. Moses is not listed in the 1803 taxes, however for the first time Samuel Shapard is, and is holding 213 acres. Samuel purchased Moses Scotts land.

 

**1803 (Cumberland County Tax Record)

                        David Shapard taxed on one horse and one slave between 12-16.

                        William Shapard taxed on one horse

                        “Samuel Shapard” taxed on one slave above 16 y/o and one horse

 

February 10, 1803 (Prince Edward County Deeds, pg 395)

                        Indenture Between Abner Nash and his wife Matilda of the county of Prince Edward and state of Virginia of the one part and Samuel Shepherd of the county of Cumberland of the other part, for £100 current money of the state sell a tract of land between Brier and Bush Rivers containing by estimation 112 ½ acres (bound by Smith, Holcomb, Randolph…(signed) Abner Nash & Matlida Nash (Witnesses): James Allen, William Spherd, James Holman.

Note: Samuel wife was Susanna (Holman). James Holman was Susanna’s younger brother.

 

June 1, 1803 (Prince Edward County Deeds, pg 47)

                        Indenture between Samuel Sheppard of Cumberland County to Watthall Holcomb of Prince Edward County for £94.17.6 a tract of land said Sheppard purchased of Abner Nash being 62 acres in Prince Edward County in the fork of Briery and Bush River, bound by Randolph, Smith, Holcomb (formerly Spencers or Stewarts). (signed) Sameul Sheppard (witnesses) Richard Venable, Charles Allen, Samuel V. Allen.

Note: This is our Samuel. See May 24, 1804

 

June 21, 1803 (Prince Edward County Deeds, pg 44)

                        Indenture between Samuel Sheppard of Cumberland County to Samuel V. Allen of Prince Edward County £100.1.0 a tract of land said Sheppard purchased of Abner Nash being 65 acres in Prince Edward County in the fork of Briery and Bush River, bound by Charles Allen, Smith, Holcomb, Randolph. (signed) Sameul Shepherd (Witnesses) Richard Venable, Charles Allen, Wal. Holcomb.

Note: This is our Samuel. See May 24, 1804

 

May 21, 1804 (Prince Edward County Deeds, pg 202)

                        The Commonwealth of Virginia to Ben Wilson, Ben Allen, and Peter Phillips gentlemen Justices of Cumberland County greeting: Whereas Sameul Shepperd by his certain Indenture of Bargain and sale bearing date the 21^st day of June 1803 have sold and conveyed unto Wallhall Holcomb the fee simple estate of and in 62 acres of land…in Prince Edward County and whereas his wife cannot conveniently travel to our said county court to make acknowledgement of the said conveyance. Therefore we do give unto you or any two or more of you power to receive her acknowledgement which the said Susanna shall be willing to make before you of the conveyance aforesaid contained in the said indenture…Therefore we command you that you do personally go to the said Susanna and receive her acknowledgement of the same and examine her privately and apart from the said Samuel Shepperd her husband whether she doth the same freely and voluntarily without persuasion or threats and whether she be willing that the same shall be recorded in our said county court…

                        Cumberland County to wit

                        In compliance with a commission to us directed by the County Court of Prince Edward we attended at the house of Samuel Shepard and examined his wife the said Susanna privately and apart from her said husband and she declared that she freely and voluntarily relinquished her right in the land mentioned…given this 28^th day of May 1804. (signed) Ben Allen and Peter Phillips.

NOTE: there is the same request dated July 9, 1804 made by the County of Prince Edward to Cumberland County Court to review Susanna Shepard regarding the sale of land to Samuel V. Allen by Samuel Shepard (her husband).

 

 

**1804 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on 213 acres of land on Buffaloe Creek

Note: Buffalo Creek is located on the eastern side of Buckingham County and flows into Cumberland County very near the town of Caira. It is very possible that his land traversed into Buckingham and Cumberland County on the Buffalo Creek.

 

**1804 (Cumberland County Tax Record)

                        David Shepard taxed on one horse.

                        William Shepard taxed on one slave above 16 named “Jacky” and one horse. John Shepard was living with him (male 16 y/o or more)

                        “Samuel Shepard” taxed on two horses

 

September 3, 1804 (Prince Edward County VA, Wills. Familysearch roll 007645998, image 98)

                        Samuel Shepard was a witness for Phillip B. Mathews last will and testament.

Note: Unsure if this is our Samuel.

 

September 7, 1804 (Laurens County South Carolina Deed Book D-1, page 38)

                        John Jones of Laurens District (Laurens County, South Carolina) wrote a will and gave his niece Joice Word slaves named Dorcus, Creaddy, Dick, and others. Witness: Thomas Hill, Saml. B. Shapard, Charles Mugeher. Proven March 7, 1811.

 

Note: Thomas Wright (son of George and Elizabeth) born in Essex County circa 1735 and died in Laurens County, S.C. His will is dated January 10, 1820 (S.C.). Thomas lived next to the Shapard plantation. Possibly a connection of why Samuel was in S.C.?

 

**1805 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on 213 acres of land on Buffaloe Creek, no free polls (white male >16 y/o), 4 slave >16 y/o, 1 slave 12-16, 1 horse.

 

**1805 (Cumberland County Tax Record)

                        David Shepard taxed on one horse.

                        William Shepard taxed on one slave above 16 named “Jacky” and one horse. John Shepard was living with him (male 16 y/o or more)

                        “Samuel Shepard” taxed on one horse

 

1806 (Russell County, Virginia Law Order Book 3, 1799-1808, page 486)

                        Indenture from John Woodson and Elizabeth Woodson to Samuel B. Shapard

 

**1806 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on 213 acres of land on Buffaloe Creek. / M. Scott*.

 *Note: This notation is from whom the land was purchased. In 1800, Moses Scott purchased 400 acres in Buchingham County. In 1802, he sold 180 acres, and was listed in the 1802 tax record as holding 210 acres. Moses is not listed in the 1803 taxes, however for the first time Samuel Shapard is, and is holding 213 acres. Samuel purchased Moses Scotts land.

 

February 28, 1806 (Russell County, Virginia Deed Book 3, p. 706)

                        Deed between John Woodson and Elizabeth [his wife] of Russell County and Samuel B. Shapard…sold land for £60 Virginia money on Copper Creek…100 acres. Beginning on the bank of Copper Creek by the main road…signed: John Woodson and Elizabeth Woodson.

Note: These are Samuel’s aunt and uncle.

 

March 6, 1806 (Russell County, Virginia Law Order Book 3, 1799-1808, page 498)

                        William Romine vs John Horton, Sr., case, Jury: C. Crumwell, A. Montgomery, F. Price, F. Davis, Samuel B. Shapard, J. McGlochlin, W. Robinson, S. Daniel, S. Jackson, R. Large, A. White, T. Kindle.

 

 

March?, 1806 (Russell County, Virginia Law Order Book 3, 1799-1808, page 501)

                        C. Findlay & Co. vs James Sarget case, Jury: C. Crumwell, John Davis, Daniel Horton, Stephen Ogdon, Spilsby Daniel, Thomas Gibson, Christopher Olinger, Jacob Olinger, Samuel B. Shapard, William Romine, Abednigo White and Berry Robinson.

 

**1807 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on 213 acres of land on Buffaloe Creek. / Scott. Samuel also taxed on no free polls (white male >16 y/o), 3 slave >16 y/o, 2 horses.

 

**1807 (Cumberland County Tax Record)

                        David Shepard taxed on two horse.

                        “Samuel Shepard” taxed on one horse

 

May 9, 1807 (Russell County, Virginia Deed Book 4, page 124)

                        [Deed of mortgage from Samuel B. Shapard (grantor) to Stephen Gose (grantee)] 

                        Deed between Samuel B. Shapard and Stephen Goose [Gose]…on Copper Creek…for $100 Virginia money 100 acres…conveyed to Shapard by John Woodson and wife by deed dated February 28, 1806. Signed Saml B. Shapard.

 

August 31, 1807 (Cumberland County Virginia Deed Book 11, pg 23)

                        Fleming Cayce and Elizabeth, his wife, of Cumberland County convey to John Holman, Jr., and Samuel Shepard of Cumberland County, for 292 pounds, 12 shillings, 192 acres in Cumberland County on east side of Buckingham Road except ¼ acre for burying ground. Witness: John Daniel, Bernard Sims, Richard Covington. Recorded September 2, 1807.

**Note: Fleming Cayce’s son Fleming, Jr. married Samuel’s daughter Margarita Shepard circa 1824.

 

September 8, 1807 (Cumberland County Virginia Deed Book 11, pg 76)

                        John Holman, Jr., and Samuel Shepard both of Cumberland County of the one part and Charles Blake of Cumberland County of the other part. John and Samuel sold to Charles, for £82.18.0 current money of Virginia, a tract of land lying on both sides of Buckingham Road including a house in which Fleming Cayece now lives, being 60 acres. This property was previously acquired from Fleming Cayece on September 7, 1807. (signed) John Holman, Sam’l Shepard.

**Note: Fleming Cayce’s son Fleming, Jr. married Samuel’s daughter Margarita Shepard circa 1824.

 

April 10, 1808 (Cumberland County Virginia Deed Book 11, pg 90)

                        John Holman, Jr., and Ann (his wife) sold land, willed to Ann by her father George Wright, to Saymore Wright.

 

**1809 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on 213 acres of land on Buffaloe Creek, also taxed on no free polls (white male >16 y/o), 2 slave >16 y/o, 2 horses.

 

**1809 (Cumberland County Tax Record)

                        David Shepard taxed on one slave >16 y/o. one horse.

                        Willaim taxed on 2 slaves > 16 y/o, 1 slave 12-16 y/o, one horse.

                        Carroll M. Shepard taxed on two slaves > 16 y/o.

                        “Samuel Shepard” taxed on one horse

Note: Carroll M. Shepard was born circa 1789, and he would have been 20 years old in 1809.

 

March 2, 1809 (Cumberland County Virginia Deed Book 11, pg 170)

                        John Holman, Jr., and Samuel Shepard both of Cumberland County of the one part and Thomas Hughes of Cumberland County of the other part. John and Samuel sold to Thomas, for £80 money of Virginia, a tract or parcel of 60 acres land in Cumberland County on both sides of Buckingham Road, adjacent the lands of Dr. Spencer, being part of a tract formerly purchased from Fleming Cayece. (signed) John Holman, Jr., Sam’l Shepard.

                        In obedience to the court order, Ann Holman and Susanna Sheppard, wives of the within named John Holman and Samuel Sheppard were examined and both gave up their right to dower in the above mentioned land sold by their husbands. March 2, 1809.    

**Note: Fleming Cayce’s son Fleming, Jr. married Samuel’s daughter Margarita Shepard circa 1824.

 

 

1810 (US Census)

                        Samuel Shepherd of Buckingham County: 3 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, one male 26-44; 1 female under 10, 4 females 10-15; 10 salevs.

 

**1810 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on 213 acres (purchased from Scott) and 129 acres (purchased from Hudgins) of land on Buffaloe Creek, also taxed on one free poll (white male >16 y/o), 4 slaves >16 y/o, one slave 12-16, 4 horses, and a carriage.

                        Carroll M. Shepard taxed on one white poll, two slave >16 y/o, and one horse. 

                        William Shepard taxed on one white poll, and two horses (William resided on Willis’ Creek

*Note: Samuel Shapard purchased 129.5 acres of land from most likely James Hudgins in 1810. The years leading up to 1810, there were three Hudgins listed in District 1 (Where Samuel resided): James – 207a +73.5a + 30a; James Jr. – 50a; Edward – 40a. All three of the Hudgins vanish Buckingham County after the 1810 tax record of them. Based on this info, the only landowner that could make 129.5 acres from his holdings is James Hudgins.

Note: Carroll M. Shepard was born circa 1789, and he would have been 21 years old in 1810.

 

**1810 (Cumberland County Tax Record)

                        David Shepard taxed on one horse.

 

**May 1810 (Cumberland County Court Records, pg 364)

                        Samuel Shepard was the plaintiff in a lawsuit against John Michaux and Samuel Hobson special bail.

 

**June 1810 (Cumberland County Court Records, pg 421)

                        Samuel Shepard as the assign of Charles Lee and Richard Lee was the plaintiff in a lawsuit against John Micheaux. Jury forund for Samuel Shapard in the sum of £61.3.9 and interest from December 1809.

 

**July 1810 (Cumberland County Court Records, pg 387)

                        Carrol Shepard was thr plaintiff in a lawsuit against Robert Yancy and John Yancy and Littlebury Scruggs. Jury found in favor of Carrol Shepard for £13.3.9 plus interest from January 1810.

 

**1811 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on 213 acres (Scott) and 129.5 acres (Hudgins)* of land on Buffaloe Creek, also taxed on one free poll (white male >16 y/o), 3 slaves >16 y/o, one slave 12-16, 5 horses.

 

**July 1810 (Cumberland County Court Records, pg 523)

                        Carrol Shepard was thr plaintiff in a lawsuit against Robert Yancy and John Yancy and Benard Sims. Jury found in favor of Carrol Shepard in the sum of £35.14.10 and interest from June 1811.

 

September 2, 1811 (Estate Papers of William Shapard, Sr.)

                        Lists Samuel Shapard as having no fixed residence. (suggests he travels often and for long durations).

 

**1812 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on 213 acres and 129 acres of land on Buffaloe Creek,

 

May 1812 (Cumberland County Court Records, pg 126)

                        Samuel Shepard was plaintiff against Charles Lee and Henry Lee. Jury found in favor of Samuel Shepard in the sum of $61.3.9 and an additional $7.95 for the cost of a former suit against JohnMichaux.

 

July 31, 1812 (Weekly Raleigh Register July 31, 1812, Raleigh, North Carolina newspaper, p. 3)

                        Granville County Superior Court of Equity March Term, 1812. Thomas Shapard and Francis Royster verses Samuel B. Shapard, and others. It appearing to the Court that Samuel B. Shapard, William Shapard, Robert Shapard, and Anderson Williams and Mildred his wife; Defendants in this cause, reside out of this State; Ordered, therefore, that publication be made in the Raleigh Register three consecutive weeks, that unless they answer at the next term. The Bill will be taken ___ as to them and be heard ex parte.

 

**1813 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on 213 acres and 129 acres of land on Buffaloe Creek,

 

July 1813 (Cumberland County Court Records, pg 254)

                        Samuel Shepard was assign of Charles Lee and Richard Lee and plaintiff in a lawsuit against Samuel Hobson

 

September 1813 (Estate Papers of William Shapard, Sr.)

                        North Carolina Granville County. In Equity. The answer of Anderson Williams one of the defendants to the Bill of Complaint of Thomas Shapard and Francis Royster…the claims of Samuel B. Shapard, because this defendant resides in Virginia…

 

1814 (War of 1812 Records)

                        Carroll Shepherd enlisted as a private in 1^st Reg. (Yancy’s) Virginia Militia.

Note: Carroll enlisted as a private in the 1^st Regiment (Yancy’s) Virginia Militia, whose purpose it was to guard the city of Richmond from attack. The 1^st Regiment was commanded by Lt. Col. Charles Yancy of Albemarle County, Virginia. This Regiment mustered men from the counties of Buckingham, Albemarle, Fluvanna and Orange. Joined with the 1^st Regiment, was the 2^nd Regiment Virginia Militia commanded by Lt. Col. Thomas Ballowe of Buckingham County, Virginia, that encompassed men from Buckingham, Albemarle, Augusta and Richmond City. These two Regiments comprised a brigade commanded by General Robert Porterfield. The 1^st and 2^nd Regiments remained in their respective counties until called to assemble at Richmond in July of 1814. From there, the brigade removed to Camp Fairfield, however, due to the poor quality of water, they reestablished camp, in early September, at Holly Springs, situated 12 miles south of Richmond.

 

March 4, 1814 (Cumberland County Virginia Deed Book, pg 489)

                        John Holman, Jr., of Cumberland County and Samuel Shephard of Buckingham County of the one part and Robert Yancy and John Yancy both of Cumberland County of the other part, for £100 Virginia currency sold to Yancy land (acreage not mentioned) in Cumberland Co., on both sides of the main Buckingham Road, adjoining the lands of Bernard Sims, Charles Blake & Berry Scruggs.. Signed in the presence of James Aikin (as a witness for John Holman) and Charles Womack (as a witness for S. Shepherd). (signed) John Holman, Jr., Sam’l Shepard.

 

Note: Buckingham County, Virginia Land Tax records show for the first time a Samuel Shepherd beginning in 1803 until 1836 when his estate is listed, meaning he died in in 1835 or 1836. There are no other Samuel Shepherds located in the records. This Samuel lived on a 213 acre residence on Buffalo Creek with an additional 129 acre plot on Buffalo Creek. In 1817 a Carol Shepherd is also listed as living on Buffalo Creek on 225 acres. The 1810 US Census for Buckingham County, Virginia list a Samuel Shepherd with 3 males 10 years and under, one male 10-16 years, one male 16-26 years, and one male 26-45, one female under 10 years, 4 females 10-16 years, and 10 slaves. Also note that there are no Samuel Shapards listed in Cumberland County US Census for 1810. There are deeds dated January 10, 1822 and November 5, 1832, between Samuel Hobson and Thomas Smith of Caira, Cumberland County, Va., to a Samuel Shepard of Buckingham County (Cumberland Co. D.B. 16, p. 470, D.B. 21, p. 65).

Note:There is a Cumberland County deed dated September 22, 1812 that show a Samuel Shepard of Buckingham County who bought 111 acres from John Amos for Samuel’s sister Francis and the children of his other sister Patsey Godsey (D.B. 12, p. 124). Note that our Samuel did not have sisters with these names. Note: Price Edward Marriage record shows a Patsy Shepherd married Daniel Godsey in 1804…her father listed was Isaac Shepherd. Ancestory.com seems to indicate that Isaac had children: Richard, Samuel, Frances and Martha “Patsy”. There is a 1831 Will for Frances Shepherd in Cumberland County who lists sister Martha Godsey; nephews: Royal F. Godsey, William Godsey and Daniel Godsey; and nieces: Martha A. Godsey, Susan Godsey and Frances Woodruff.

Note: In 1810, John Holman Sr. and John Holman Jr were Judges. (see familysearch image247 on film 8358486 of Cumberland county court)

**1815 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel shepherd taxed on 213 +129 acres on Buffaloe Cr.

March 4, 1815 (Estate Papers of William Shapard, Sr.)

                        State of North Carolina, Granville County. In Equity 1814. Thomas Shapard and Francis Royster vs. Samuel B. Shapard and others. Pursuant to an order made in this cause I have caused the parties to appear before me on the 4^th day of March 1815 and adjourned from day to day until the 9^th and have proceeded to take an account of the estate conveyed by the Deed of Trust from William Shapard, deceased to complainants…. notice of this ___ was served on all but Sam B. Shapard who from inquiry had gone to parts unknown.

 

July 22, 1816 (Cumberland County Probate Records)

                        Mr. George Holman administrator of Obidiah Brett (deceased)…credit cash paid Carroll Shepard.

 

November 20, 1816 (Ancestory, Alabama Surname file, Ammonet)

                        Juliette Shepard married Andrew Ammonet (b. 1784 in Buckingham, Va.) on Nov. 20, 1816. In 1822 they moved to Lauderdale, Alabama. They had 5 children in 1870 records. He was a private in the war of 1812, under Capt. Faulkner and Allens Co., Va. Militia.

 

November 26, 1816 (Shepard Bible, Library of Virginia)

                        Carroll M. Shepard married Nancy Ashburn Price.

 

**1817 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o), 5 slaves >12 y/o, and 5 horses, and one stud horse. Had 213 +129 acres on Bufaloe Cr.

                        Carroll Shepard taxed on two white poll (male >16 y/o), 5 slaves >12 y/o, and 2 horses, and a carriage. 225 acres on Buffaloe Cr.

 

1818 (Cumberland County Virginia Will Book)

                        John Holman, Sr., Last Will and Testament. I John Holman, Sr., of Cumberland County divide my estate equally between my children: John (Jr.), Mary, Yancy, Nancy, Susanna, James, George, Thomas, Elizabeth and Katy. Executors were appointed as John (Jr.) and George. His will was dated 1812 yet was filed in court upon his death in 1818.

 

**1818 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o), 4 slaves >16 y/o, two slave 12-16 y/o, and 6 horses. 213 + 129 acres on Buffaloe Cr.

                        Carroll Shepard taxed on five white poll (male >16 y/o), 6 slaves >16 y/o, one slave 12-16 y/o, and 1 horses, and a carriage.

 

*September 11, 1818 (Richmond Inquirer newspaper, Richmond Virginia,Chronicalamerica)

                        Valuable Land for sale. Will be sold to the highest bidder, on the premisies, the 23^rd instant, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, that valuable tract of land belonging to the estate of John Holman, sen’r, dec. containing 368acres; about one half of which is cleared, and is in good order for cropping. The improvements consist in a comfortable dwelling and out houses. The quality of the land is equal to any in the neighborhood. This land is situated in the  county of Cumberland, and is about 3 miles from Appomattox, and lies on the waters of Green creek, and distant from Jamestown and Farmville about 3 miles, from Ca Ira 12 miles. It is presumed any person wishing to purchase, will first view the premisies.- Mr. Archer Revil, who resides on the land will shew it. Terms, two years credit – bond and approved security, with a deed of trust, to secure payment. John Holmon, George Holman – Executors.

 

**1819 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o), 5 slaves >16 y/o, two slave 12-16 y/o, and 5 horses. 213+129+25 acres on Buffaloe Cr.

Note: In 1819 samuel purchased an additional 25 acre tract on Buffalo Cr which was conveyed to Samuel by “William Miles heirs.” In 1818, William Miles estate owned 50 acres on Buffalo Cr. 15 miles SE from the courthouse.

 

                        Carroll Shepard taxed on four white poll (male >16 y/o), 5 slaves >16 y/o, one slave 12-16 y/o, and 2 horses, and a carriage.

 

1819 (guess from age of first child)

                        Maria Shepard married William Bosher. They had their first child (Maria) in 1821. William Bosher died the same year.

 

**1820 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o), 5 slaves >16 y/o, two slave 12-16 y/o, and 4 horses, and a stud horse.

                        Carroll Shepard taxed on four white poll (male >16 y/o), 5 slaves >16 y/o, two slave 12-16 y/o, and 2 horses, and a carriage.

 

1820 (US CENSUS)

                        Samuel Shapard had 14 slaves (3 males under 14, 4 males 14-25, 2 males 26-44, 3 females under 14, 1 female 14-25, 1 female 26-44) . 1 male 10-15, 2 males 16-18, 2 males 16-25, 1 male over 45, 1 female 10-15, 2 females 16-25, 1 female over 45. With 22 total occupants of his household.

 

April 11, 1820 (Richmond Inquirer newspaper, Vol 16, No. 110, pg 4, Richmond Virginia, Genealogybank)

Deed of trust executed to us by George Adcock, Jr., of Buckingham County bearing the date of June 10, 1819 and recorded in the County Court record for the purpose of securing a debt, sell to the highest bidder at Mosley’s Tavern in the town of Caira [in Cumberland County, Virginia] on May 15^th 1820 the land of George Adcock, Jr., being 233 acres. (signed) Sam. Shaphard, Ben Brown.

 

Note: George Adcock

Note: Caira is located in Cumberland County, Virginia on the Willis River. The town was begun in 1798 as being navigable from Willis River to the James River able to reach Richmond for shipping by water carriage. The town was five miles above Cumberland Courthouse within two miles of Buckingham and sixty two miles from Richmond. It was situated centrally, and had commercial potential. By the 1840s the Caira Mill had caused and obstruction in the Willis River making it difficult for large commercial vessels to navigate the river.  It had become just as expensive to ship commercial goods by water as it was to ship by wagon. The Willis Company received tolls along the river to go towards keeping the river navigable, yet had neglected its duty. On December 9, 1843, J.W. A. Sanders chairman and William B. Shepard, secretary held a meeting in Buckingham County about the town’s grievances towards the Willis Company. Around the civil war the town was mostly abandoned and today it is a ghost town with only one church and a few homes. (William B. Shepard is William E. Shepards son, thus …grandson of Samuel)   There are deeds dated January 10, 1822 and November 5, 1832, between Samuel Hobson and Thomas Smith of Caira, Cumberland County, Va., to a Samuel Shepard of Buckingham County (Cumberland Co. D.B. 16, p. 470, D.B. 21, p. 65) (this is our samuel).

 

April 24, 1820 (Cumberland County Probate Records, familysearch 007644345, image 130)

                        Estate of Thomas Nash…to cash paid Samuel Shepard $10.00.

 

1820 (guess based on age of child)

                        Maria Shepard married William Bosher

 

**1821 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o), 7 slaves >12 y/o, and 4 horses.

                        Carroll Shepard taxed on two white poll (male >16 y/o), 6 slaves >12 y/o, and 2 horses, and a carriage.

 

**1822 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o), 6 slaves >16 y/o, 2 slave 12-16 y/o, and 5 horses, and 342 acres and 25 acres on Buffaloe Cr..

                        Carroll Shepard taxed on 1 white poll (male >16 y/o), 8 slaves >16 y/o, one slave 12-16 y/o, and 3 horses, and 225 acres on Buffaloe Cr.

 

1822 (guess based on age of child)

                        Margara Shepard married Fleming Cayce.

 

**January 10, 1822 (Cumberland County Deed Book 16, pg 470)

                        Indenture between Samuel C. Hooten of the town of Caira and county of Cumberland and Samuel Shepherd of the county of Buckingham. Mr. Hooten sold to Samuel Shepard for one dollar a certain tract or parcel of land in the Town of Caira known as lot No. 1., being one half acre, with house and appurtenances, etc. In TRUST upon the condition that the said Samuel C. Hooten is indebted to William Guthery, Jr., of the county of Buckingham by two bonds, one for $100 due and payable the first day of January1823, and the other for $100 due the first day of January 1824. If Samuel C. Hooten fails to pay the said bonds by the first day of January 1824, Samuel Shepherd shall proceed to sell at public auction the aforesaid land, to satisfy the debt… (signed) Sam C. Hooten (signed) Samuel Shepherd.

Note: William Guthery, Jr. The Guthery family married two of Samuel’s children: William E. Shepard married Lousianne Guthery circa 1826, and Burwell Shepard married Elizabeth Guthery circa 1831.

 

**1823 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o), 6 slaves >16 y/o, 3 slave 12-16 y/o, and 6 horses, and 342 acres and 25 acres on Buffaloe Cr..

                        Carroll Shepard taxed on 2 white poll (male >16 y/o), 6 slaves >16 y/o, one slave 12-16 y/o, and 2 horses, and 225 acres on Buffaloe Cr.

William E. Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o), and two slave >16 y/o.

Note: William E. Shepard was born circa 1802, he would have been 21 years old in 1823.

 

October 3, 1823 (Cumberland County Will Book 8, Familysearch film 007644345, image 356)

                        Things sold at the sale of Archer Beville: Saml Shepherd: 2 beds and furniture at 17.25.16, one old axe $0.75, 10 barrels of corn at 12 shillings(?).

 

 

**1824 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o), 6 slaves >16 y/o, 3 slave 12-16 y/o, and 4 horses, and stud horse.

                        Carroll Shepard taxed on 1 white poll (male >16 y/o), 8 slaves >16 y/o, one slave 12-16 y/o, and 3 horses and a carriage.

 

August 23, 1824 (Cumberland County Will Book 8, Familysearch film 007644345, image 342)

                        Estate of Elliot  G. Coleman

August 23, 1824:                     Cash paid Samuel Shepherd per receipt $8.94.

                                                                        Cash paid for book [Samuel Shepherd] $0.13.

 

**1825 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o), 9 slaves >12 y/o, and 4 horses.

                        Burwell Shepard taxed on 1 white poll (male >16 y/o) and 1 horse.

Note: Burwell Shepard was born circa 1804, he would have been 21 years old in 1825.

 

**November 1825 (Cumberland County Court Records)

                        Carroll M. Shepard sued John C. Bosher in Cumberland County.

Note: Bosher is the last name of his brother in law who married his sister Maria Shapard.

 

1826 (guess on age of child)

                        William E. Shapard married Louzannie Guthrie.

 

**1827 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o), 8 slaves >16 y/o, 1 slave 12-16 y/o, and 4 horses, and 339 acres and 25 acres on Bufaloe Cr. 14 miles East of Courthouse.

                        Carroll Shepard taxed on 1 white poll (male >16 y/o), 8 slaves >16 y/o, and 4 horses and a carriage, and 225 acres on Buffaloe Cr. 16 miles east of courthouse.

 

**1828 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on 2 white poll (male >16 y/o), 11 slaves >12 y/o, 5 horses, and a stud horse.

                        Carroll Shepard taxed on 1 white poll (male >16 y/o), 9 slaves >12 y/o, and 4 horses, and a carriage.

William E. Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o), and one slave >12 y/o, and one horse and a carriage.

 

May 1828 (Cumberland County Court Records, pg 107)

                        Carrol M. Shepard was plaintiff against Leonard Bosher.

Note: Bosher was the name of his brother-in-law William Bosher.

 

**1829 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on 2 white poll (male >16 y/o), 11 slaves >12 y/o, 5 horses, and a stud horse. and 339 acres, 100 acre, 25 acres on Buffaloe Cr.. conveyed by Lenous Bolling.

Note: in 1829, Samuel Shapard purchased 100 acres on Buffaloe Creek from Lenous Bolling  Lenaeus Bolling (1773-1836) was a magistrate and a member of the Virginia General Assymbly 1799-1800. The 1820s Tax Record  listed his residence on 5,380 acres on Whispering Creek, he also owned 2,176 acres and 862 acres on James River.. Lenous was the son of  Co. John Bolling (1738-1775) who had a large plantation named “Chellowee” as early as 1748 near Willis Mountain in Buckingham Co. Chellowe on the Whispering Creek  is located just south of Buffalo Creek. Leneous estate in 1836 shows his residence with 5,180 acres. 200 acres were sold off: 100 to Samuel Shapard in 1829 and 99 ½ acres to Peter Stratton also in 1829.

                        Carroll Shepard taxed on 1 white poll (male >16 y/o), 7 slaves >12 y/o, and 4 horses. And 225 acres and 100 acres he purchased from Drury Wheeler in 1829.

William E. Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o), and one slave >12 y/o, and one horse and a carriage.

 

November 6, 1829 (Cumberland County Will Book8, Familysearch film 007644345, image 725)

                        Est. Archer A, Coleman who was surviving party of the firm.

                                                1829, November 6: Do do [To cash paid] Saml Shepherd in full balance due upon book of Archer A. Coleman & Co. receipt. $9.46

                                                1829 November 25: By amount Carrol M. Shepard . $0.43.

1829 December 19: To cash paid Burrell Shepard per receipt. $1.64.

                                                1829 December 1: William E. Shepard’s order on Lewis Jones. $2.08.

                                                1831: William E. Shepard $0.10.

Note: Many pages of names, often listing auction expense, tobacco sold, some slave renting.

 

1830 (US Census)

                        Samuel Shephard listed in Buckingham County: 1 male under 5, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 70-79, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 50-59.

 1 male slave under 10, 4 male slaves 10-23, 3 male slaves 24-35, 1 males slave 55-99, 3 female slaves 10-23, 1 female slave 36-54. 13 total slaves. 6 free whites. 19 total people.

 

**1830 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on 2 white poll (male >16 y/o), 6 slaves >16 y/o, 3 slave 12-16 y/o, 3 horses, and 339 acres, 100 acre, 25 acres on Buffaloe Cr..

                        Carroll Shepard taxed on 2 white poll (male >16 y/o), 5 slaves >16 y/o, one slave 12-16 y/o, 4 horses, carriage and 225 acres, 100acre on Buffaloe Cr.

William E. Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o), and one slave >16 y/o, one horse, and a carriage.

 

1830 (guess based on age of child)

Burwell Shepard married Elizabeth Guthrie.

 

**1831 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on 1 white poll (male >16 y/o), 9 slaves >16 y/o, 3 slave 12-16 y/o, 4 horses, and 339 acres, 100 acre, 25 acres on Buffaloe Cr..

                        Carroll Shepard taxed on 2 white poll (male >16 y/o), 5 slaves >16 y/o, one slave 12-16 y/o, 4 horses, carriage and 225 acres, 100acre on Buffaloe Cr.

William E. Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o) and one horse.

Burwell Shepard taxed on 1 white poll (male >16 y/o).

 

**1832 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on 1 white poll (male >16 y/o), 11 slaves >12 y/o, 6 horses, and 339 acres, 100 acre, 25 acres on Buffaloe Cr..

                        Carroll Shepard taxed on 1 white poll (male >16 y/o), 6 slaves >16 y/o, 5 horses, carriage and 225 acres, 100acre on Buffaloe Cr.

William E. Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o), one slave >12 y/o and one horse.

Burwell Shepard taxed on 1 white poll (male >16 y/o).

 

**November 5, 1832 (Cumberland County Deed, Familysearch film 008358478, image 256)

                        Samuel Shepard of Buckingham County to Thomas Smith of Cumberland County. Samuel was appointed trustee by an indenture of 1822 of a certain tract of land in the town of Caira in Cumberland County designated a town lot #1,  by Samuel C. Hooten to pay a debt to William Guthery of Buckingham County. Thomas Smith paid Samuel $150 and lot #1 in Caira, being on the south side of the main streets, ½ acre, was sold to him. (signed) Samuel Shepard

Note: William Guthery, Jr. The Guthery family married two of Samuels children: William E. Shepard married Lousianne Guthery circa 1826, and Burwell Shepard married Elizabeth Guthery circa 1831.

 

**1834 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard taxed on 1 white poll (male >16 y/o), 7 slaves >12 y/o, 5 horses, and 339 acres, 100 acre, 25 acres on Buffaloe Cr..

                        Carroll Shepard taxed on 1 white poll (male >16 y/o), 6 slaves >16 y/o, 7 horses and 225 acres, 100acre on Buffaloe Cr.

William E. Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o), 2 slave >12 y/o and one horse.

Burwell Shepard taxed on one white poll (male >16 y/o), 1 slave >12 y/o and one horse, and one carriage.

 

**1835 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        (Taken May 13, 1835)

Samuel Shepherd 1 white pole (male >16 y/o), 10 slaves (>12 y/o), 5 horses and 339 acres, 100 acre, 25 acres on Buffaloe Cr..

                        Burwell Shepherd 1 white pole and a carriage

                        William E. Shepherd 1 whit pole, 2 slaves, 1 horse

Carroll M. Shepherd 1 white pole, 8 slaves, 9 horses and 225 acres, 100 acre on Buffaloe Cr.

 

 

**October 30, 1835 (William & Mary Quarterly, Vol. 12, No. 3 July 1932, pg 193-201, Buckingham County Court Martial)

                        At a court marshall held for the first Battalion of the 24^th Regt. Virginia Militia at Curdsville, [Buckingham County] Virginia the 30^th day of October 1835. Officers present: Major Richard H. Gilliam, Captains: Phillip A. Bolling, William P. Guthrie, Jacob Agee and Spencer Gilliam. Captain Guthrie’s Company:…William E. Shepard…(possibly delinquent or absent from muster).

 

**1836 (Buckingham County Tax Record)

                        (Taken May 5, 1836)

Samuel Shepherd Sr. Est No white pole, 10 slaves over 16 y/o, 4 horses

Burwell Shepherd 1 white pole, one horse

William E. Shepherd 1 white pole, 1 slave over 16 y/o, 1 slave 12-16 y/o, 1 horse

Carroll M. Shepherd 1 white pole, 6 slave 16 y/o and over, 1 12-16 y/o, 9 horses.

 

Samuel Shepard is listed as “Est” meaning his “estate.” Based on these records he died in late 1835 or early 1836. (land tax 339.5a +25a + 100a on Buffalow Cr. 14 miles East of courthouse listed as “Saml. Shepard, Sr. Est”

 

1838 (Buckingham Personal Tax Records)

                        Susan Shepard: 8 slaves >16, 5 horses

                        Christopher Shepard: 1 white male > 16

                        Samuel A. Shepard: 1 white male > 16

                        Burwell Shepard: 1 white male > 16, 1 slave > 16 y/o, 1 slave > 12-16 y/o, 1 horse, 1 carriage.

                        William E. Shepard: 1 white male > 16, 2 slave > 16 y/o, 1 horse

Note: Property Tax list begins listing Samuel Shapard land as owned by “Legatees”

 

December 20, 1838 (Cumberland County, Va., Probate Records)

                        Burwell Sheppard purchased 1 lot books at $0.50 from the estate of Saymore Holman.

 

**1839 (Richmond Enquirer December 5, 1839, vol 36, no 61, pg 1)

                        William B. Shepard was a graduate of Hampden Sidney College in 1839, and was recommended by William Maxwell (president of the college) as a member of the late senior class and that his moral deportment and literary attainments would prove useful and acceptable as a teacher. He was further announced in 1840 as having been hired as an assistant teacher by Elijah G. Hanes, principal of Humanity Hall Academy. The school taught English, Latin, Greek, French, Geography, History, Chemistry, Natural and Moral Philosophy, and Mathematics. $30 per term, extra $10 for French. Board & washing and lodging, etc., for $100 of which $50 must be paid in advance, the residue and tuition at the end of the term.  School was located two miles from the stage road between Richmond and Lynchburg via Cartersville. Address is Physic Springs P.O., Buckingham County, Va.

 

1840 (William & Mary Quarterly, Vo. 10, No. 2 (Apr. 1930) pg. 168-171, Some Buckingham Soldiers in the War of 1812)

                        (The hire out of slaves) Capt. C. Shepherd took Daphne, Rusha & the Children without hire or charge for board. 

 

1841 (William & Mary Quarterly, Vo. 10, No. 2 (Apr. 1930) pg. 168-171, Some Buckingham Soldiers in the War of 1812)

                        (The hire out of slaves) Same contract with Capt. Shepard [Capt. C. Shepherd took Daphne, Rusha & the Children without hire or charge for board]. 

 

**November 17, 1841 (William & Mary Quarterly, Vol. 12, No. 3 July 1932, pg 193-201, Buckingham County Court Martial)

                        At a Court Martial held for the First Battalion 24^th Regt., Virginia Militia held at Fountain Mill Nov. 17^th 1841. Present: Captain Walter A. Ford, president; Capt Wm. G. Turner; Capt. Fredrick M. Johnson; Capt. William A. Chambers. Capt Johnson…Charles Shepard…(possibly delinquent or absent from muster)

 

**November 20, 1841 (William & Mary Quarterly, Vol. 12, No. 3 July 1932, pg 193-201, Buckingham County Court Martial)

                        At a Court of Enquiry held for the 24^th Regt., Virginia Militia held at William Newton, Nov. 20^th 1841. Officers Present: Capt. Walter A. Fore, presdt., Capt. Wm. L. Brown; Capt Wm. S. Turner; Capt James T. Harris; Capt. Wm. A. Chambers; Lt. David J. Woodfin…Ordered fines: Burwell Shepherd for 1839 & 1840 $1.50…Wm. E. Shepherd (possibly fined $5.25)….

 

March 25, 1842 (Cumberland County Circuit Court Records, pg 9)

                        Susannah Shepherd plaintiff against Edward C. Fisher deferred out.

 

March 31, 1842 (Cumberland County Circuit Court Records, pg 33)

                        Susannah Shepard pltf. Against Alexander Trent and William S. McAshan defd. In debt. This day came the plaintiff by her attorney and the defendants by their attornies…therefore it is considerdby the court that the plaintiff recover against the said defendants the sum of $100 the debt in the declaration mentioned with six percent per annum interest thereon form the 1^st of January 1839 till paid…

 

August 25, 1842 (Cumberland County Circuit Court Records, pg 65)

                        Susan Shephard who sues for the benefit of Stratton & Booker, pltf, against Theodurick Gannaway, Valintine Parrish & John H. Stratton, defd. In Debt. This day came the defendant by her attorney and the defendants by their attorneys. Considered by the court that the Plaintiff recover against the defendants the sum of $450 debt at 6 percent per annum interst on $225 part thereof from 1^st of july, 1837 till paid, and the like interest on $225 from the 25^th of December 1837 till paid.

 

**November 19, 1842 (William & Mary Quarterly, Vol. 12, No. 3 July 1932, pg 193-201, Buckingham County Court Martial)

                        At a Court Martial held for the First Battalion 24^th Regt., Virginia Militia held at Curdsville 19^th Nov. 1842. Capt. Wm. L. Brown, Ptd. Capt. Richard A. Booker; Capt. James T. Harris; Capt. James Gills… Capt. James Gilliam… William B. Shepherd…(possibly delinquent or absent from muster)

 

May 30, 1843 (Cumberland County Circuit Court Records, pg 105 )

Susannah Shepherd who sues for the benefit of Stratton & Booker, pltf, against Theodurick Gannaway, Valentine Parrish & William P. Lamp, defd., Court found in favor of plaintiff in the amount of $649.22 the penalty of said bond. But this judgment is to be discharged at by the payment of $324.61 with 6 percent interest per annum from 25^th of December 1842 till paid.

 

**1844 (Buckingham County property Tax Record)

                        Samuel Shepard, Est. 339.5a + 100a + 25a. Buffalow Cr.

                        Carrol M. Shepard 29 3/8 acre + 100a Buffalow Cr.

 

**April 6, 1844 (Richmond Enquirer, Vol 40, No. 106, pg 1)

                        Curdsville Democratic Association. According to public notice previously given, a portion of the Democratic citizens of Buckingham assembled in Curdsville, on the 24^th of February, 1844 for the purpose of forming an association. Whereupon Capt. William B. Cooke was called to the Chair, and William B. Shepard appointed secretary. Object of the association is to support and elect the democratic candidate for president and vice president and to use all lawful and honorable means to defeat the election of Henry Clay. Meeting held the 4^th Saturday of every month until the presidential election. President – Capt. W.B. Cooke, Vice Presidents- John R. Gilliam, Thos. H. Garnett, R.N. Gannaway and Burwell Shepard. Secretary – Wm. B. Shepard. Treasurer – A.H. Cooke, Cooresponding Committee – Dr. W.L. Binford, William E. Gannaway, J.M. Hooper, and William B. Shepard.

 

March 1845 (Cumberland County Circuit Court Records, pg 330 )

                        William B. Shepard is authorized to practice law in Virginia.

 

**1846 (Buckingham County property Tax Record)

                        (In Charles Pattison District)

Samuel Shepard, Est. 339.5a + 100a + 25a. Buffalow Cr.                   

Carrol M. Shepard 29 3/8 acre + 100a Buffalow Cr. the side note remarks that Carrol sold his land in 1846 to William M. Thornton.

 

**1847 (William & Mary Quarterly, series 2, vol. 20, 1940, pg. 167-193, Buckingham Female Collegiate Institute)

                        It was reported by William Shepard (questionable historian in 1940) that Carrol M. Shepard had a bill dated 1846 for $411.76 due him “for planning and constructing Institute buildings” of the Buckingham Female Institute, being the first female college in Virginia. Founded in 1837, it failed in 1843 and was reopened in 1848 and survived until 1863. Located at Gravel Hill on Route 617 (AKA Institute Road, Horn Quarter Road, Physics Spring Road, at the intersection of Rout 668 (AKA Red Mill Road) across the street from Brown’s Chapel. Randolph Creek runs close to the school.

 

**1848 (Buckingham County property Tax Record)

                        (In William P. Kyle District)

Samuel Shepard, Est. 339.5a + 100a + 25a. Buffalow Cr.

 

1850 census shows Susanna Shepard 80 years old living with son Christopher Shepard. Neighbors are William E. Shepard, Burwell Shepard.

Note: Carroll M. Shapard owned the grist mill in Buckingham County, and a saw mill.

 

 

1851 (Buckingham Personal Tax Records)

                        Samuel Estate: 7 slaves >16 y/o, 8 slaves > 12 y/o, no horses, wooden clock

                        William E. Shepard: 1 white male > 16 y/o, 4 slaves > 16 y/o, 4 slaves > 12 y/o, 1 horse

Burwell Shepard: 1 white male > 16 y/o, 2 slaves > 16 y/o, 3 slaves > 12 y/o, 3 horse

 

**1851 (Buckingham County property Tax Record)

                        (In William P. Kyle District)

Samuel Shepard, Est. 464.5 acres Buffalo Creek 14 miles SE of Courthouse.

 

1852 (Buckingham Personal Tax Records)

                        NO LISTING FOR SAMUEL ESTATE     

                        Burwell: 1 white male > 16 y/o, 5 slaves > 16 y/o, 1 white male > 21

                        William E. Shepard: 2 white male > 16 y/o, 3 slaves > 16 y/o, 1 white male > 21

                        Carroll M. Shepard: 2 white male > 16 y/o, 3 slaves > 16 y/o, 1 white male > 21

Note: Personal Property Tax list was taken on August 28 1852, for Burwell and William, and September 1, for Carroll. This suggests that Susanna (Holman) Shapard died between August 1851 to August 1852.

 

**1852 (Buckingham County property Tax Record)

                        (In William P. Kyle District)

Samuel Shepard, Est. 464.5 acres Buffalo Creek 14 miles SE of Courthouse.

 

February 24, 1852 (Cumberland County Deed Book 27, pg 406)

                        Indenture made and entered into the 24^th day of February 1852 between Milton Cayce and Creed D. Coleman and John T. Thornton. Whereas the said Milton Cayce is justly indebted to the said John T. Thornton in the sum of $720 by bond bearing even date with this deed which said sum of money the said Milton Cayce is ___ to secure to the said John T. Thornton his heirs and assigns. This deed therefore witnesseth that for and in consideration of the premises, and for further consideration of the sum of $1 in hand paid to the said Creed D. Coleman by the said Milton Cayce and before the sealing and delivery of these presents, …he the said Milton Cayce hath granted bargained and sold under these presents..to the said Creed D. Coleman two negro slaves, a woman Judy and her child Scott…and increase…In trust nevertheless that the said Coleman shall permit the negros to remain in the possession of the said Milton Cayce until the first day of January 1853…[when the said slaves will be sold at public auction at Cumberland Courthouse if the $720 plus interest has not been paid to said John T. Thornton to satisfy the debt owed] But if said money and interest be paid to said Thornton before the first day of January 1853 by said Cayce without default then this deed to be void.

 

Note: Creed D. Coleman was an attorney in Cumberland County (1809-1866).

 

**April 20, 1852 (Richmond Enquirer, Vol 48, no 104, pg 2)

                        Democratic Meeting in Buckingham. The democrats of Buckingham county assymbled at the court house on the 12^th April and approve of a suggestion to hold a district convention in the town of Farmville on the 29^th for the purpose of electing delegates to represent this district in the Baltimore Convention, which is to assymble the first of June next. Resolved that the following delegates be and are hereby appointed to represent this county in said Convention:…Burwell Sheppard…

 

July 28, 1852 (Daily Dispatch, pg 4)

                        Arrivals yesterday at the Columbian Hotel (Richmond VA): W. Shepherd and Samuel Shepherd of Buckingham County.

Note: Could this be Samuel A. Shepard, son of Samuel B. Shapard?

 

October 28, 1854 (The Daily Dispatch)

                        Arrived yesterday at the Columbian Hotel (in Richmond, VA) C. M. Shepard from Buckingham County.

 

**1855 (Buckingham County property Tax Record)

                        (In Walter A. Ford District)

Samuel Shepard, Est. 464.5 acres Buffalo Creek 14 miles SE of Courthouse.

 

**1856 (Buckingham County property Tax Record)

                        (In William P. Kyle District)

Fayette H. Shepard 225 acres on Buffalo Creek 14 miles East of Courthouse. Purchased from Richard Thornton.

Samuel Shepard, Est. 464.5 acres Buffalo Creek 14 miles SE of Courthouse.

 

March 4, 1856 (Cumberland County Circuit Court Records, pg 388)

                        Grand Jury: We the grand jury on our oaths present Fleming Cayce of the County of Cumberland for this to wit, that he did within six months last past and within the County of Cumberland assault and beat Burwell Shepherd of the County of Buckingham on the information of said Burwell Shepherd, sworn in court and sent to the grand jury.

Note: Commonwealth of Virginia did not wish to prosecute, ordered on March term 1857.

Note: Fleming Cayce declared Bankruptcy in 1845 Cumberland County Court.

 

**1857 (Buckingham County property Tax Record)

                        (In William P. Kyle District)

Fayette H. Shepard 225 acres on Buffalo Creek 14 miles East of Courthouse.

Samuel Shepard, Est. 464.5 acres Buffalo Creek 14 miles SE of Courthouse.

 

**1859 (Buckingham County property Tax Record)

                        (In Watson B. Cobb District)

Fayette H. Shepard 225 acres on Buffalo Creek 14 miles East of Courthouse.

Samuel Shepard, Est. 464.5 acres Buffalo Creek 14 miles SE of Courthouse.

 

1859 (Cumberland County Deed Book 29, pg 47)

                        Whereas by a decree of the Circuit Court (?)______ pronounced on the 17^th day of September 1853 (?) ___ of Margria Cayce who ___ Shepards executor and ___ Creed D. Coleman was appointed trustee to receive and hold a negro girl Dolly allotted to the said Margara Cayce on the division of the slaves belonging to the estate of Samuel Shepard, deceased and also to receive and hold ____ decreed to the said Margara for the benefit of herself and children according to the provisions of the will of Samuel Shepard, deceased. And whereas the said Creed D. Coleman trustee as aforesaid has received the said negro girl Dolly and had on the __ day of November 1855 in his hands the sum of $542.73 being the net amount of money received by him under the said decree after paying all charges and __ in the prosecution of the said suit including attorneys fees and trustees commissions. And whereas Creed D. Coleman trustee as aforesaid has by request of Margara Cayce on the 24^th day of November 1855 invested $536.67 in the purchase of a negro woman Judy and child Scotty to be held in trust in precisely the same way and to after the death of the said Margara Cayce to the same persons to whom the money would go under the decree and will above mentioned. And whereas the said Margara Cayce has by the advice and consent of some of her children, but without the knowledge or consent of the trustee sold the said negro girl Dolly received as aforesaid. NOW we Milton Cayce, Edgar M. Cayce, Garland I Cayce, George M. Cayce, Robert A. Baughan and Lucy I., his wife formerly Lucy I. Cayce, William A. Walden and Frances H. his wife formerly Frances H. Cayce, William A. Walden provision of his late wife Susan, formerly Susan Cayce, children of Margara Cayce. And Margara Cayce approving of the investment of the aforesaid sum of $536.60 in the negro slaves Judy and child Scott above named and being willing and indeed preferring to have the said slaves instead of the money, do confirm the said investment and so do also hereby agree and consent that the said ___ of the said negro girl Dolly made as aforesaid by the said Margara Cayce shall be as good and valid, and the said trustee shall be as fee from all liability therefore to us and each of us, as if the ___ had been made under a decree annexed by court of competent jurisdictions, and by the consent of us and each of us: and we do further release and discharge the said Creed D. Coleman  from all liability to us and each of us for the sum of $394 received by the said Margara Cayce for Dolly. And the said Robert H. Baughan covenants to defend and ___ the said trustee Creed D. Colman against any loss he may sustain or be liable for by reason of any claim to the said negro Dolly and her future increase and to the said sum of $394 for which she has been sold, which the said Lucy I. Baughan, his wife or any other person may assert of establish in case his wife survive him. And the said William A. Walden consents to defend and protect the said trustee Creed D. Colman against any loss which he may sustain by reason of any claim to the said negro Dolly and her future increase, to the said sum of $394 for which she has been sold, which the said Frances H. Walden his wife in case she survive him or any other person or persons may assert and establish; And the said Creed D. Coleman wishing to be relieved from the trust imposed upon him by the aforesaid decree, we Milton Cayce, Edgar M. Cayce, Garland I. Cayce, George M. Cayce, Robert H. Baughan and Lucy his wife formerly Lucy I. Cauce, William A. Walden and Frances his wife formerly Cayce, William A. Walden survivor of his late wife Susan, who was Susan Cayce, children of Margara Cayce. And Margara Cayce do hereby constitute and appoint Milton Cayce trustee in the place and stead of the said Creed D. Coleman and we do___ and require the said Creed D. Coleman to deliver to the said Milton Cayce the said slaves Judy and her child Scott, and pay him the sum of $6.13 with interest thereon from the 20^th day of November 1855. Till paid (being the amount remaining in the hand of Creed D. Coleman after paying for Judy and child Scott) to be held by him the said Milton Cayce as trustee in the same manner as required by the said Creed D. Coleman under the decree above mentioned and described. And we do hereby release and discharge the said Creed D Coleman from all liability to us and each of us for and on account of the trust imposed upon him the decree aforesaid. And whereas Milton Cayce has invested $285 a part of the sale  money of Dolly, in his hands, in a house and lot of land in Cumberland County supposed to contain four acres being the same land formerly owned by Fleming Cayce, for a home, for Margara Cayce, during her lifetime which said lot of land and the sum of $109 the balance of the said money arising from the sale of Dolly, the said Milton Cayce is to hold also as trustee in the same way that he is required to hold the above named negros Judy and her child Scott, Etc. Etc. (Witnesses) Milton Cayce, E.M. Cayce, William A. Cayce, Garland I. Cayce, Fannie A. Walden, George M. Cayce

 

**1860 (Buckingham County property Tax Record)

                        (In Watson B. Cobb District)

Fayette H. Shepard 225 acres on Buffalo Creek 14 miles East of Courthouse.

Samuel Shepard, Est. 464.5 acres Buffalo Creek 14 miles SE of Courthouse.

 

**1863 (Buckingham County property Tax Record)

                        (In William P. Kyle District)

Fayette H. Shepard 225 acres on Buffalo Creek 14 miles East of Courthouse.

Samuel Shepard, Est. 464.5 acres Buffalo Creek 14 miles SE of Courthouse.

[END OF PROPERTY TAX LIST ON FAMILYSEARCH]

NOTE: 1863 (Buckingham Land Tax Records) shows that 464 acres of land on Buffalo Creek belonging to the estate of Samuel Shepard remained with the “legatees” through the records of 1863. It appears that Susanna (Holman) Shapard died between 1850-1860, however the land records do not indicate that the heirs sold the land through 1863. Land deed records were burned prior to 1869, yet the deeds may hold a clue if sold after this date which is likely. (FIND DEEDS –unable to view online except at FHC).

 

1865-1868 (Buckingham County Amnesty Oath)

                        Perople who have not taken the amnesty oath: Fayette H. Shepard (9 slaves), Burell Shepard (9 slaves), Thadeus Shapard (no slaves), Edward P Shepard (no slaves), William Shepard (7 slaves), Samuel Shepard (no slaves).

 

**1870 (Buckigham County Court Records)

                        John M. Shepard and all creditors of Fayette H. Shepard, decd. Vs. Pattie E. Shepard as executor of Fayette H. Shepard, Carroll M. Shepard, Martha Shepard, Virginia Shepard, Francis W. Anderson and Louisa his wife. Note that Francis Anderson has died since last court meeting. In April of 1875, John M. Shepard bought the land from the estate of Fayette H. Shepard (225 acres on Buffalo Creek).

 

May 23, 1874 (Virginia Death Records 1853-1912 familysearch flim 004225420, pg 119)

William E. Shepard, white male, died May 23, 1874, in Buckingham County, VA., of pneumonia at age 72 (born approx. 1802), born in Buckingham County, was a carpemter, wife was Louanna Shepard. His parents: Samuel and Susan Shepard, source for this information was William B. Shepard, his son.

 

April 1877 (Virginia Death Records 1853-1912 familysearch flim 004225405, pg 309)

Maria E. Boshin, white female died April 1877 in Powhatan County, Macon District Virginia of unknown causes at age 84 (born approx. 1793). Parents were Samuel and Susan ShAperd, unknown where she was born, a widower. Reported by her friend, MB Pelmore.