Henrico Co., Virginia (John Shapard and Samuel Shapard) Goochland County was formed in 1728 from Henrico County.
In Henrico County, there was a William Sheapard arriving around 1713 and given land for importing persons. William had a son named John, born circa 1710 whom he left his entire estate (no other issue?). John Shepherd appears to have had two sons, William and Benjamin. All of these Shepherds lived between Turner’s Run to Hungry to Brook to Chichhominey Swamp. Samuel Shepherd [Shapard] appears in the 1760s and lives in a different precinct than the other Shepherds (may be no relation). Samuel lived between Westham to Tuckahoe Creek.
Note: could this John be brother to Samuel (d. 1751)…and uncle to Samuels children…why Samuel (d. 1781) moved there?
May 2, 1713 (Virginia Patent Book 10, p. 82, Henrico County)
William Sheapard and Richard Baker granted 400 acres (new land) of land in Henrico County on the south side of main branch of Chicahomony Swamp beginning at a corner poplar standing on the said swamp then south 140 poles to two corner white oaks, west 20 degrees north 400 poles to several corner pines, north 128 poles to several white oaks standing on said swamp, up the swamp according to the meanders 662 poles to the place began at. [Land given] For the importation of eight persons: Wm. Lawson, John Robinson, Thomas Harton, Wm. Lattimore, Robert Avery, John Whatley, John May and John Rogers.
October 1, 1714 (Henrico County Virginia Court Order Book)
Richard Baker to James Sheppard of King William County, weaver, for seating and saving 100 acres in Henrico by said Sheppard, sells him 100 acres of above land, bounded by said Baker, Wm Sheppard and Chickahominy Swamp and opposite to John Johnsons house in New Kent, County.
July 2, 1716
Division of land patent between William Shepherd and Richard Baker. Witness James Shepherd.
January 5, 1729 (Henrico County Virginia Court Order Book)
Richard Woodson of Henrico County to James Hambleton land on north side of James River on a branch of Upham Brook. Witness: John Redford, Jr., John Sheperd.
May 26, 1732
William Shephard of Henrico County for the love and affection to my son John, my whole estate, May 26, 1732.
August 1, 1734 (Land Patents Book 15)
John Shepherd - 200 acres, new land, Henrico County, on Chickahominy Swamp; on the said Shepherd’s line of a former survey.
January 1735 (Vestry Book of Henrico Parish, Henrico County, Virginia)
John Shepherd Processioner
July 21, 1739 (Vestry Book of Henrico Parish, Henrico County, Virginia)
John Shepherd is processioner “from William Gorden’s Road to the head of the parish thence to the Main Road Swamp, thence down to Turner’s Run, thence up to Hungry Branch to the head of Upland Brook from thence to Gorden’s aforesaid.”
October 1, 1739 (Henrico County Virginia Court Order Book)
Jacob Sheperd of Goochland Co to John Shepherd of Henrico Co for 12 pounds, 100 acres bound by said John on Chickahominy Swamp, being part of parcel William Shepherd transferred to Richard Baker. Witness: Daniel Jackson, ___ Williams, David Evans.
November 5, 1739 (Burton Chronicles of Colonial Virginia)
John Shepherd is guardian for Mary, orphan of Joseph Moseley. Security: Hutchins Burton and John Williamson (Williamson was a vestryman of Henrico Parish).
March 1740 (Vestry Book of Henrico Parish, Henrico County, Virginia)
In obedience to the within order, we have renewed the bounds of all ye lands wihin mentioned, in peace and quietness, with consent of the owners. Given under our hands this 31st day of March, 1740. John Royal, John Shepherd, Robert Webb, James Powell Cocke.
July 1740 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
John Price deeds to Thomas Lacy. Hanna, the wife of John Price, relinquished her right of dowery.
September 1740 (Henrico County, Virginia, Wills 1737 – 1781 and Court Order Books)
Orphans accounts – John Shephard, guardian of Mary Mosby. (September Court 1740)
1741 (Land Grants Henrico County, Virginia, Book #19)
John Shepherd granted 389 acres.
August 1741 (Henrico County, Virginia, Wills 1737 – 1781 and Court Order Books)
Orphans accounts – John Shephard, guardian of Mary Mosby. (August Court 1741)
August 4, 1747 (Vestry Book of Henrico Parish, Henrico County, Virginia)
John Shepard – 3rd Precinct - between Turner’s Run to Hungry to Brook to Chichhominey Swamp.
November 14, 1748 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
Robert Willis of Henrico County deeds to John Lipscomb of Caroline County land on Jordan’s Branch which was given to him by John Price, bound by John Williamson and Col. Byrd. Witness: John (I) Price (his mark).
April 3, 1756 (Henrico County Deeds 1750-1774 Abstracted by Gary Murdock Williams, Edited by Virginia Lee Hutcheson Davis)
John Price of Goochland County to Samuel Shephard of Henrico Co., for 100L, 258 acres of the branches of Deep Run (Flat Branch and Scraping Branch) and part of a great tract granted by patent unto George Freeman and by the said given to his son, John Freeman, who by last will and testament sold the land to John Price. Wit William Street, William (X) Willis, Susannah (X) Willis Rec: 3 Apr 1756.
April 3, 1756 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
This indenture made the 3rd day of April in the year of our Lord 1756 between John Price of the county of Goochland of the one part and Samuel Shepherd of the parish and County of Henrico of the other part, Witnesseth, that the said John Price for an in consideration of the sum of 100 pounds sterling money of Great Britain to him in hand paid by the said Samuel Shepherd the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge and himself to be fully satisfied contented and paid he hath given granted bargained sold enfeoffed and confirmed by these presents Doth give grant bargain sell enfeoff and confirm to the said Samuel Shepherd his heirs and assigns forever one certain parcel or tract of land containing by estimate 258 acres more or less lying and __ and being in the parish and county of Henrico and on the branches of Deep Run and is part of a greater tract granted by patent unto George Freeman in his lifetime and by the said George Freeman given to his son John Freeman in his last will and testament and by the said John Freeman sold unto the said John Price and the said parcel or tract of land is bounded as followeth: (to Wit): beginning on a branch of Deep Run which by the said George Freeman called Flat Branch and beginning at the mouth of a small branch which the said George Freeman called by the name of Scraping Branch an running up the said Scraping Branch according to its meanders to the value of 186 poles to a corner white oak thence along David Stapleses line south 46 degrees east 104 poles to a corner red oak thence south 74 degrees west 54 poles to a red oak thence south 32 degrees west 96 poles to a corner red oak in Randolphs line thence along Randolphs line west 88 poles to a corner white oak thence south 30 degrees west 110 poles to the said Flat Branch thence up the said Flat Branch according to its meanders about 220 poles to the beginning at the mouth of Scraping Branch aforesaid with all houses, orchards, gardens, fences, woods, waters and advantages to the same…(legal stuff)…signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of us: William Street, William (X) Willis (his mark), Susannah (X) Willis (her mark). Signed John (E) Price (his mark).
Memorandum that on the third day of April 1756 full and peaceable possession and seizen of all the lands and ___ within granted was made by the said John Price unto the said Samuel Shepherd by turf and twig. In the presence of us: William Street, William (X) Willis (his mark). Signed John (E) Price (his mark).
April 3rd 1756 then received of Samuel Shepherd the within mentioned sum of 100 pounds sterling in full satisfaction for the within mentioned tract of land received on me. John (X) Price (his mark).
At a court held for Henrico County the 3rd day of April 1756, this indenture of feoffment with the livery and seizen and receipt thereon endorsed from John Price to Samuel Shepherd was proved by the oaths of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.
1758 (Land Grants Henrico County, Virginia, Book #33)
John Sheppard granted 52 acres.
March 27, 1758 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
Thomas Owen of Henrico County, to Samuel DuVal, for 15 pounds, 496 acres granted by patent dated 1744, adj. John Sheppherd, Robert Webb, Robert Moris, Wheeler, Holland and Royall. Witness: John Bryan, Groves Harding, James Briton, Benjamin DuVal.
June 5, 1758 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
John Williams, Jr., to Leonard Henley, both of Henrico County for 30 pounds, 100 acres at the mouth of Sampson’s Slash, adj. the Honorable Col. Peter Randolph. Witness: Robert Shapard, William Ellis, William Roundtree.
March 4, 1760 (Henrico County, Virginia, Ellis Collection, Virginia Historical Society)
“Sir, Pleas to send me two bushels of corn by the negro boy and you’ll obli__ (damaged).
March 4, 1760.
Your sert [servant], Sam’l Shap__ (damaged)
Capt. John Ellis”
Note: John Ellis III (1738-1794) was a Justice of the Peace for Henrico County, Virginia. John’s father was also named John Ellis (Jr.) (died 1782) was commissioned in 1743 as a captain of the Virginia Militia.
August 25, 1760 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
David Hall and Darkes [Dorcas] Hall, his wife, of Henrico County, to John Price of Goochland County for 30 pounds, 50 acres adjoining: John Blackburn, William Hall, Alexander Patterson, Thomas Alley, Staples and Ellis. Witness: Christopher John Thomas, Samuel Shepard, William Price.
September 8, 1761 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
John Sheppard, planter, to William Sheppard, planter, for 8 pounds, a tract on the south side of the Chickahominy Swamp lying at the lower end of the land said John Sheppard now lives on the swamp and running up the swamp to the mouth of the Miry Branch and thence up said branch, being the land patented by the said John Sheppard. Witness: Benjamin Bowles, Robert Webb, Benjamin Sheppard.
September 18, 1762 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
John Sheppard to Joseph Sheppard, both of Henrico County, for 50 pounds, 200 acres to be laid off at the upper end of the land whereon I now live. Witness: Benjamin Bowles, William Sheppard, Benjamin Sheppard.
Note: John Sheppard had a daughter Isabella who married John Hicks prior to Johns death which occurred before July 17, 1767. There is a will for John Shapard found in Henrico County Court Order Book for October 1764, whereby Mathew Hobson, Nathaniel Wilkerson, Thomas Wilkerson and Henry Stake appraised his estate. His will was proved in October of 1765 by John Boin and Hannah Boin.
November 17, 1762 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
David Staples of Henrico County and William Ford of Amelia County, to Joseph Brown of Henrico County, for a negro named Jacob paid and delivered to them by Joseph Brown, 150 acres on the north side of the Deep Run, adjacent: Thomas Randolph, Samuel Shepard, Richard Cottrell, Nathaniel Dennis and Thomas Alley. Witness: Leonard Henley, Thomas Lewis, John Gording.
October 24, 1763 (Vestry Book of Henrico Parish, Henrico County, Virginia)
John Shepherd – 125 pounds.
October, 1764 (Henrico County, Virginia, Wills 1737 – 1781 and Court Order Books)
Mathew Hobson, Nathaniel Wilkerson, Thomas Wilkerson and Henry Starke to appraise the estate of John Shapard, deceased. (October Court 1764).
December 12, 1764 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
William Shepherd and Joseph Shepherd to Benjamin Shepherd, all of Henrico County, for 200 pounds, all the land which John Shepherd possessed at the time of his death, being about 600 acres, lying between the lands of William Shepherd and Joseph Shepherd in Henrico County.
February 5, 1765 (Henrico County Virginia, Edward Plesant Valentine Papers Vol. 1)
Elizabeth Allen vs. Benjamin Shapard. On motion of plaintiffs attorney suit is dismissed.
May 9, 1765 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
Nicolas Amos to Thomas Ellis, both of Henrico County, for 70 pounds, 171 acres on the branches of Deep Run; being the same land Amos lately purchased of Thomas North; adj. Anthony North, John Lankester’s Spring Branch called the Old House Branch, Randolph and Roland Blackburn. Witness: William Street, Robert Shephard, Jesse Ellis, William Flowers.
October, 1765 (Henrico County, Virginia, Wills 1737 – 1781 and Court Order Books)
Will of John Shapard further proved by John Boin and Hannah Boin. (October Court 1765).
November, 1766 (Henrico County, Virginia, Wills 1737 – 1781 and Court Order Books)
Will of Henry Woody proven by Westly Woody, one of the executors; William Woody and Stephen Spurlock, security. Stephen Spurlock, the other executor refuses burden of executorship. Thomas Ellis, Samuel Shapard, Richard Cottrel to appraise (November Court, 1766).
August 12, 1766 (Henrico County, Virginia, Wills 1737 – 1781 and Court Order Books)
Will of Roland Blackburn. To my son John – all my land on the north side of Deep Run, 50 acres, where he now lives. The part of my land on the south side of Deep Run, 93 acres, to be sold by my executor, and debts paid and after that $12 [pounds] to my grandson William Blackburn when of age. All the rest to my son John and he to be executor. August 12, 1766. Witness William Street, Samuel Shapard, Joseph Brown. Recorded April 6, 1767.
April, 1767 (Henrico County, Virginia, Wills 1737 – 1781 and Court Order Books)
Roland Blackbond’s will presented by John Blackbond, executor, and proved by witnesses: Samuel Shapard, security. (April Court 1767).
November 9, 1767 (Vestry Book of Henrico Parish, Henrico County, Virginia)
Samuel Shepherd for [keeping] Catherine Freeman – 40 pounds
June 6, 1768 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
Thomas Man Randolph, Gent., of Goochland County, to Samuel Shepard of Henrico County, for 87 pounds and 10 shillings, 175 acres on the Deep Run, part of a greater tract of land belonging to the said Randolph. Adjoining: Samuel Shepard, Benjamin Brown, Joseph Brown.
November 1768 (Henrico County Virginia Court Order Book)
November Court 1768. Richard Cottrell granted administration of estate of Elizabeth Earles. Samuel Shapard, security.
November 5, 1768 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
Samuel Shepard to Benjamin Duval, both of Henrico County, for 5 pounds and 5 shillings, 14 acres on Deep Run, and being part of a parcel which Samuel Shepard bought of Thomas Randolph, Gent. Beginning at Flat Branch on Randolph’s line which comes from the river. Witness: Thomas Ellis, Benjamin Brown, William Street.
November 6, 1769 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
John Ellis, Gent., to Samuel Shepard, both of Henrico County, for 42 pounds, 17 acres on Deep Run, adj. Joseph Brown, John Blackburn and Thomas Randolph. The land has an old mill, at present out of repair, being first built by David Staples and formerly known as Old Staple’s Mill, afterwards sold by said Staples to John Ellis.
Note: John Ellis III (1738-1794) was a Justice of the Peace for Henrico County, Virginia. John’s father was also named John Ellis (Jr.) (died 1782) was commissioned in 1743 as a captain of the Virginia Militia. (see entry 1760)
July 8, 1771 (Vestry Book of Henrico Parish, Henrico County, Virginia)
Samuel Shepherd [processioner] – Precinct 1 – From the mouth of Great Westham to William Gordons to James River to head of parish.
July 8, 1771 (Vestry Book of Henrico Parish, Henrico County, Virginia)
William Shepherd and Benjamin Shepherd – Precinct 9 - between Turner’s Run to Hungry to Brook to Chichhominey Swamp.
September 16, 1771 (Henrico County Virginia Wills, Will Book 1, 1781-1787)
Will of Thomas Ellis. To John Crouch liberty to dig my land for coal for use at his smith’s furnace for life. To son Jesse, that part of land I bought from Richard Randolph on upper side of Rocky Branch, also 2 negros and items. To daughter Susanna Crouch, 4 negros and items. To son Thomas all the land I bought of Col. Richard Randolph below the Great Branch, to lower end of Richard Cottrell’s plantation, also two negros and items. To daughter Mary Maddox four negros and items. To son John all the rest of my tract of land, also 2 negros and items. To daughter Sally Ellis, 4 negros. To wife Anne, 6 negros and the rest of my estate. Dated Sept. 16, 1771. Witness: William Street, Sam’l Shappard, Joseph Brown, Joseph Ellis. Recorded March Court 1776.
December 9, 1771 (Vestry Book of Henrico Parish, Henrico County, Virginia)
William Shepherd, Benjamin Shepherd [processioners returning report] March 25, 1772.
December 9, 1771 (Vestry Book of Henrico Parish, Henrico County, Virginia)
Samuel Shepherd [processioner returning report] April, 1772.
April 21, 1772 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
Pouncey Anderson and Henry Martin, executors of Mitchell Holland, deceased, to Joseph Shepherd of Henrico County, for 36 pounds a tract of land. Witness: Benjamin Shepherd, William Morris, William Morris, Jr.
May 17, 1773 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
Samuel Sheppard and Elizabeth, his wife, to Royal Richard Allen, all of Henrico County, for 110 pounds to be paid and wholly satisfied by 25 December next, all of their useful and necessary utensils and furniture with 17 acres on both sides of the Deep Run Trail. Adj: Joseph Brown, William Willis, John Blackburn, Royal Richard Allen, and Col. Thomas Randolph. Witness: William Duvall, attorney, Archibald C. Brice, William Burton.
1781 (Henrico County, Virginia Order Book 1, 1781, Page 20)
Estate of Samuel Sheppard
November 19, 1781 (Marriages of Goochland County, Virginia 1733-1815)
November 19, 1781. Thomas Shoemaker, Jr., and Frances Shepherd of Henrico County. Thomas Shoemaker, Sr. is Frances’ guardian. Surety: Joseph Woodson. Witness: John Lewis and Stephen Crouch. Thomas is the only son of his father.
November 23, 1781 (Henrico County Virginia Wills)
Inventory of Samuel Sheapard, deceased, ___ and approved by John Ellis, Thomas Ellis, Gathright Brown and Joseph Brown, being first sworn November 23, 1781: Carry a negro man £100, (torn) £100, (torn) £40, (torn) the child Mary £100, (torn)y a girl £40, (torn) Rhoda a girl £30, (torn) Shadrock £90, James a boy £50, Peter a boy £45, Sucky a girl £25, Nelly a girl £30, Roger a man £17.10, Sue a woman £20, Sarah and her child Anny £130, Sury a girl £50, Isaac a boy £75, 5 horses £54, 42 head of cattle £70.10, 46 head of sheep £18, 73 head of hogs £49.6, one pair cartwheels £4, one pair of cart wheels and cart £4.10, ___of horse harness £1.15, cross cut saw £0.15, scythe and cradle £0.7.6, six axes £1.10, 5 ploughs and colters £1.5, 10 hoes £1.10, parcel of carpenters tools £0.10, 150 barrels of corn £75, 5 fether beds and furniture and bedsteads £46, one desk £4, walnut table £_.5, three tables (torn), 4 chests (torn), chest of drawers (torn), walnut stand (torn), two looking glasses (torn), six stove plates £0.4, five stove pots with some butter and hog lard £0.19, one quart stove mug £0.1.3, five stove jugs £0.7.6, parcel of glassware £0.4.6, parcel of books £0.16, parcel of feathers £0.12.6, parcel of cotton seeds £10, parcel of slays and harnesses £1, parcel of flax £1.10, two side saddles £7, parcel of reap hooks and old iron £2.10, parcel of leather £2.5, two guns and powderhorn and shot bag £4, two hackles £0.10, two pictures £0.1.3, one pair stillards £0.7.6, one pair spurs £0.2.6, one cedar __ £0.2.6, eleven rush chairs £1.2, two candlesticks and pair snuffers £0.3.9, razor and strap and hone £0.7, parcel powder £0.7.6, pair money scales £0.5, horse ___ £ 0.2, (torn), frying pan £0.5, five iron pots and three pair pot hooks £3.5, dutch oven £0.15, two pot racks £1, small parcel of kitchen furniture £0.10, five iron wedges £0.15, weaving loom and warping box and cards £1.2.6, three wollen wheels £1.7, two linen wheels and two ginst reel £1.16, mans saddle and three bridles and saddle ties £1.5, five pair cards apparel of wool £2.15, three meal sifters and apparel of cydar casks £2.13.6, cowhide, sheep skin___and 10 tobacco hogshead £1.12.6, parcel of oats £8, parcel of fodder £9.1, parcel of wheat and six bags £47.16.6, parcel of mans clothes £7.10, seven geese £1.5.6, parcel of fowls £0.12, wheat fan £0.10, womans saddle £0.10, two bee hives £0.7.6; TOTAL £1412.6.9. [Appraisal] returned unto Henrico County Court 1781.
Note: Samuel Shapard died without a Last Will and Testament. His wife died before him as she is not listed in the records of the lawsuits that occurred after his death. He and his wife had nine children: Mildred (married Wm. Coutts), Elizabeth (married Joseph DuVal), Mary (married Charles Cottrell), Francis (married Thomas Shoemaker), Susannah (over 21 in 1782 and not married), Samuel (oldest son and under age of 21 in 1782), William (under age of 21 in 1782), Reuben (under age of 21 in 1782)
Note: His inventory lists that he had 19 slaves.
December 3, 1781 (Henrico Co. Virginia Will Book No. 1, 1781 – 1784, page 19-24)
An inventory and appraisement of the estate of Samuel Sheppard, deceased, was this day returned and ordered to be recorded.
December 3, 1781 (Henrico Co. Virginia Will Book No. 1, 1781 – 1784, page 19 - 24)
Will of Samuel Sheapard, pages 19 – 24 Inventory and Apprasial, received 3 Dec. 1781.
1781 - 1782 (Henrico Co. Virginia Court Order Book No. 1, 1781 - 1784)
Charles Cottrell guardian to Samuel Sheppard an orphan of Samuel Sheppard deceased, and thereupon with Michael Johnson, Peter Clark and Joesph Brown his securities entered into and acknowledge their Bond in the penalty of two hundred thousand pounds of tobacco, for securing the said orphan’s estate and indemnifying the Court.
Note: There was a Charles Cottrell who lived near William Shapard in 1763 in Cumberland County. This Charles Cottrell was the husband of Mary Shepard (orphan Samuel Shepard’s sister).
Note: Cottrell family history (source The Cottrell Family by T.C. Cottrell) Richard Cottrell (1710-1792) moved from New Kent County VA to Henrico County and settled on the James River in the Tuckahoe area adjoining Tuckahoe Creek in 1731. He became wealthy in land and slaves. He married Judith Smith (c.1715-1753) on February 14, 1733 in Jamestown. Their children were:
Anne Cottrell (Sept 2, 1736-?) m. John Lancaster (c.1730-1801) in c. 1753, they had 11 children and moved to Smith County Tennessee.
Richard Cottrell (Feb 22, 1738-bef. 1810) m. Martha Pimple (?-bef. 1810) in 1754, they had four known children.
Martha Cottrell (Feb 12, 1740-1809) m. Benjamin Lively (?-1806) in 1757. They had at least 9 children.
Benjamin Cottrell (Nov 15, 1743 -?) m. Lucy Fenton (?-?) c. 1764 they had at least one son.
Mary Ann Cottrell (may 13, 1745-c.1768) m. Peter Clarke c. 1765, they had several children.
Judith Smith Cottrell (June 27, 1747- ?) m. Nicholson or Nichols
Charles Waddell Cottrell (April 30, 1751-1818) m. Mary Sheppard on sept 4, 1777, they had at least 7 children one named Charles Sheppard Cottrell inherited slaves Dorcas, David, Poll, Jude and her child Sue and a tract of land (about 216 a) in Henrico Co on a branch of Tuckahoe Creek his grandfathers (Richard Cottrell) 1792 will in Henrico co. Other children were Samuel Smith Cottrell (c. 1782), Elizabeth (c.1785), Benjamin, Martha, Polly, Judith Smith (c. 1787).
Jacob Cottrell (April 27, 1753-c.1808) m. Elizabeth Allen (?-c. 1810) c. 1776, they had 8 children. They moved to Smith Co. TN
After the death of his first wife, Richard Cottrell (1710-1792) married Mary Alley (c. 1727-?) on Sept. 6, 1753. She was the daughter of Thomas Alley and Francis Reavis. They had the following chidren:
Elizabeth Cottrell (dec. 17, 1755-Dec 13, 1772)
Noel Cottrell (Apr, 3, 1758-Sept 1776) was a Rev. War Soldier In Capt. Wm Mosby’s Co.
Peter Cottrell (Sept 1, 1760- 1816) m. Susannah Sheppard (Aug 3, 1755-?) on November 3, 1778, they lived on 100 a in Henrico co. they had children:
Richard Cottrell (oct 26, 1779-1829) m. Anna Clarke (June 10, 1777-1828) on Jan 8, 1800. They moved to Shelby Co. KY.
Samuel Cottrell (June 7, 1781-1858) m. Elizabeth Cottrell (?-1853) on Dec 1, 1803 (dau of Charles W. Cottrell) they had 10 children in Henrico Co. In 1816, Samuel inherited his father saw mill along with his brothers Peter, Richard, Wm, Abel, Reuben, and Joseph.
Peter Cottrell (Feb 23, 1783-1827) m. Sarah Ellis on Sept 29, 1804. He was aa veteran of the war of 1812 and was Sergeant in the 33rd Regt Va. Militia, commanded by Capt. Wm Henley.
William Cottrell ( June 13, 1785-1838) m. Sarah Duvall m2. Susan Halsey
Elizabeth Cottrell (May 23, 1787-aft. 1850) m. Wm Hutchinson on Nov. 24, 1803
Abel Cottrell (Jan 5, 1790-1857) m. Rose Jane hornton on Apr. 27, 1810. They lived in Shelby Co KY
Reuben Cottrell (Apr 4, 1792-1862) m. Sarah Homer Patmon March 16, 1811 He was aa veteran of the war of 1812 and was Sergeant in the 33rd Regt Va. Militia, commanded by Capt. Wm Henley. They lived in Shelby Co KY, in 1833 they moved to Daviess Co KY where reuben became a preacher and organized the first Baptist Church of Owensboro.
Joseph Cottrell (Aug 3, 1795-?) m. Lucy Bryant on Jan 5, 1815. They lived in Shelby Co KY.
1781 - 1782 (Henrico Co. Virginia Court Order Book No. 1, 1781 - 1784)
Reuben Sheppard and William Sheppard orphans of Samuel Sheppard deceased being admitted by the Court chose Joseph Duvall for their guardian, and thereupon he with Michael Johnson and Peter Clarke his securities, entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of fifty thousand pounds of tobacco, for securing the said orphan’s estate and indemnifying the Court.
January 7, 1782 (Henrico County Virginia Chancery Records)
At a Court held for Henrico County the 7th day of January, 1782. William Coutts, and Mildred his wife, Joseph DuVall, and Elizabeth his wife, Charles Cottrall, and Mary his wife, Thomas Shoemaker, and Frances his wife, Peter Cotteral, and Susannah his wife, and Hannah Shepherd (plaintiffs) vs. Charles Cotterel, Peter Cotterel and Joseph DuVall administrators of Samuel Shephard, deceased, and Samuel Shephard, Reuben Shephard and William Shephard infants of the said deceased (defendants). In Chancery. This came the parties by their attorneys and by mutual consent it is decreed and ordered that Daniel Hylson, Thomas Prosser, David Bowles and Michael Johnson, gentlemen or any three of them do make distribution of the said decedent’s estate among the said parties, reserving to the heir at law his right of contesting the same after he arrives of age.
Note: William Coutts (1740-1787) was a Minister for the Church of England. He and his brother, Patrick Coutts, moved to Virginia from (Aberdeen) Scotland circa 1750. On June 7, 1768, the Bishop of London licensed William to officiate in Virginia. In 1772, William Coutts presided over the marriage of Thomas Jefferson to Martha Wayles Skelton in Charles City County, for which he was paid 5 pounds by Jefferson. Rev. Coutts presided over Martin’s Church in Brandon Parish, Prince George County, Virginia, from 1773-1776. Rev. Coutts acquired much land in or near Richmond, and many lots in Richmond on Shockoe Hill. He also acquired the South Ferry across the James River in 1767. His brother Patrick, became a wealthy merchant in Richmond, operating a ferry across the James River known as Coutts Ferry. Patrick died in 1776, leaving no legal heir, but an illegitimate son named Reuben Coutts of Richmond. William Coutts was the executor for his brother’s estate. After the death of his brother, William resided in Richmond and withdrew from the clerical profession, perhaps also as a response to the American Revolution and the withdrawal of support for the church. William Coutts died on January 18, 1787 (approx. 47 y/o). William had married Mildred Brown Shepard before 1782. She was the daughter of Samuel Shapard and the widow of Samuel Brown. William’s will mentions neither wife nor children, thus it is assumed that Mildred predeceased him, and they had no children. William had significant wealthy at his death, listing 19 slaves, 22 head of cattle, 9 horses, 4 pigs…(Source: The Reverend William Coutts: Tory or Whig? By Otto Lohrenz).
January, 1782 (Henrico County Virginia Chancery Records)
To the worshipful justices of Henrico County Court sitting in Chancery. The bill of complaint of William Coutts, and Mildred his wife, Joseph DuVall, and Elizabeth his wife, Charles Cottrall, and Mary his wife, Thomas Shoemaker, and Frances his wife, Peter Cotteral, and Susannah his wife, and Hannah Shepard. Humbly complaining. Sheweth unto this worshipful court that Samuel Shepard formerly of this county lately deceased, at the time of his death was besides a considerable real estate possessed in his own right of a number of slaves and other ___ more than sufficient to discharge all the debts by him and left behind by him alive nine children, to wit, your complainants Mildred, the wife of William Coutts, Elizabeth the wife of Joseph DuVall, Mary the wife of Charles Cotterall, Frances the wife of Thomas Shoemaker, Susannah the wife of Peter Cotterall, and your other complainant Hannah who is still unmarried, and three sons, to wit, Samuel, Reuben and William Shepard who are yet under age and the said Samuel Shepard having died intestate, administration and estate was by the County Court of Henrico granted to Charles Coterall, Peter Coutterall and Joseph Duvall who having filed in the said court as __ and appointment of the personal effects of the said intestate to which your complainants further ___ information of your worships believe to refer; and your complainants concerning that they are justly entitled to claim and equal distribution between themselves and they said three sons of the said intestate of all the salves and personal effects of the said intestate __ and remaining unexhausted by their payment of the said Samuel Shepard’s debts, they have repeatedly applied to the said administrators Charles Coterall, Peter Coutterall and Joseph Duvall as also to the aforesaid Samuel, Reuben and William Shepard sons of the said intestate Samuel Shepard deceased, praying them to make an equal division of the said slaves and the effects among all the children of the said intestate, but it is that the said administrators first pretending that the debts due by the said intestate ___discharged and ___ under ___ these pretenses, and they said Samuel, Reuben and William Shepard lacking advantages of their infancy, have hitherto refused to ___ the said estate or to concur on any partition of it by ___ your complainants are unjustly kept out of their equitable and legal proportions of the said estate ___ to their judgments as many of the articles are of a personal nature and all of them subject to injury and can have no relief agreeable to equity and good conscience without the impositions of this worshipful court where matters of this nature are proper cognizable. In tender consideration whereof and to this and that the said Charles Cotterall, Peter Coterall and Joseph Duvall in their capacity of administrators in the estate of the said Samuel Shepard and the said Samuel, Reuben and William Shepard his sons may full true and perfect answer make to all, and every allegations in this bill contained in as ample and explicit a manner as of the same ___ here repeated and particularly interrogated, and more especially that they and each of them may severally out forth and say, whether the said Samuel Shepard did not depart this life without having made any will or testament? Did he not die possessed of a considerable number of slaves and other personal estate his own property? Have not the said administrators filed an inventory thereof in the County Court of Henrico, and is there any other personal estate of the said intestate than what is mentioned in the said inventory, and wherein does it consist? What are the amounts of the debts __ by the said intestate, have they not been discharged since his death, and if are not paid say the reason why? Were there not after the payment of all his debts less or larger surplus of his said estate remaining in the hands of the said administrators? And what will that surplus consist of? Did not the said intestate leaving nine children who are now living, to wit, daughters Mildred, Elizabeth, Mary Hannah, Frances and Susannah, your now complainants, and three sons Samuel, Reuben and William? Are not the said three sons being under age ___ five of the said daughters married as having before expressed? Are not the said minor children entitled to sharing equally all the surplus of the intestates personal estate wholly consisting of slaves, stock and household goods; and have not the complainants frequently applied to the said administrators, and to the said Samuel, Reuben and William Shepard for an equal division thereof __? Have not the said administrators and infant sons as often ___ to ___ and such a division, and what is the reason thereof? May it please your worships to grant unto your complainants __ or __ want or wants of subpoenas to the said Charles Cotterall, Peter Coterall and Joseph Duvall administrators of the said Samuel Shepard’s estate, and to the said Samuel, Reuben and William Shepard ___ commanding them and each of them ____ to appear before your worships in Chancery then and there to answer this Bill of Complaint… (signed) Andrew Donald
January 7, 1782 (Henrico County Virginia Chancery Records)
The answers of Samuel Shepard an infant by Charles Cotterell his guardian to the Bill of Complaint against him and others in this court exhibited by William Coutts, and Mildred his wife, Joseph DuVall, and Elizabeth his wife, Charles Cottrall, and Mary his wife, Thomas Shoemaker, and Frances his wife, Peter Cotteral, and Susannah his wife, and Hannah Shepard.
This despondent reasoning to himself all and all manner of benefit of exceptions to the ___ and imperfections in the said Bill contained, for answer thereunto or unto so much thereof as he is advised is any way material for him to make answer unto, by him the said guardian answereth and sayeth, that, true it is he has been informed and believes that his father Samuel Shepard in the Bill contained died without having made any will or testament duly and legally executed, and leaving behind him the several children in the said bill specified and a considerable property in slaves, stock and household goods and other movable effects more than sufficient to pay all his debts, and has understood that by law all the children of the said intestate his father have a right to an equal share in the surplus of his personal estate remaining after the discharge of his debts, funeral expenses and other incidental charges; but is led to believe, having information that as he is the oldest son and heir at law to his said father, he has exclusive right of appropriating to himself all the slaves belonging to the said estate and agreeing to pay the other children their proportions of the valuations or appraisements of the said slaves in money; but by reason of his tender years he is incapable of forming any determinations or of giving any position or answer and ___ altogether unacquainted with the truth or falsehood of many of these allegations in the said bill contained, but believes them in general to be true. And this despondent acknowledging his readiness to acquiesce in the orders and decrees of this worshipful court, prays that in all orders and decrees which your worships shall think proper to make respecting the distribution of the deceased Samuel Shepard’s personal estate all equitable and just rights of your despondent may be taken care of at present, or reserved to him in future, and that he may ___ dismissed with his costs in this behalf sustained. Sworn to by Charles Cotterell this 7th January 1782 before me Isaac Younghusband. (signed) Charles Cottrell, guardian.
Note: Charles Cottrell was guardian of Samuel Shepard, and Joseph Duvall was guardian of Reuben and William in 1782.
January 7, 1782 (Henrico Co. Virginia Order Book No. 1, page 20)
Mention of estate of Samuel Shepard who died circa 1781. His wife was named Hannah [note: I believe this is his daughter not his wife] and their children were: Mildred who married William Coutts; Elizabeth wife of Joseph DuVal; Mary wife of Charles Catterall [Cottrell]; Frances wife of Thomas Shoemaker; Susanna wife of Patrick Catterall [Cottrell]; Samuel; William; Reuben (the 3 sons being minors).
Note: the Douglas Register of Goochland County lists the marriage of Hannah Shepherd & Shadrack Walker, 12 Apr. 1783. There is a high probability that this could be the daughter of Samuel.
Note: The Cottrell Bible (library of Virginia) has an entry for Peter Cottrell who married Susannah Sheppard Nov. 6, 1778
Note: The Cottrell Story is a biography of this early Cotrell Family and their relationships. Its good for information. Google Books.
Note: Reuben Sheppard married Sally Cocke (daughter of Richard Cocke) on April 24, 1793 in Henrico County, Virginia. Samuel Hayes Sheppard [note: I have found no record of Hayes as a middle name] married Mary “Polly” Allen (daughter of David and Mary Allen) on December 3, 1787 in Henrico County, Virginia. Polly married second, Charles Cottrell, Jr. on Sept. 25, 1799. William Sheppard/Shapard married Fanny Shaw (daughter of Elizabeth Shaw) July 9, 1797 in Henrico County, VA. Peter Cottrell, surety.
(Other names that may be of relation who married in Henrico County Virginia: John M. Sheppard to Sarah Pulliam Dec. 16, 1789, Thomas Prosser, surety; Joseph Sheppard to Judith Brown, Dec 21, 1792; Nathaniel Sheppard to Nancy Pointer April 19, 1794, Priestly Sheppard to Elizabeth Phillips, Jan. 17, 1793)
Note: Cottrell Family Bible 1837-1961: Joseph Duval married Elizabeth Sheppard, Joseph’s parents were Benjamin Duval and Ann Kay (d. 1800). Joesph and Elizabeth Duval had a son Stephen DuVal of “Cedar Grove,” Chesterfield County, Va. (1782-1850), who married Lucy Johnson (1808) and then Susan Halsey (widow of William Cottrell). Stephen and Lucy had a son Edwin Joseph DuVal (b. 1817) who lived at “Oak Grove” plantation near Manakin in Goochland Co.
Note: Goochland County marriages show Hannah Shepherd married Shadrack Walker on April 12, 1783. Her first born son was named Samuel Shepherd Walker, verifying that this is our Hannah.
Note: In 1800 Census for Henrico County VA, Samuel Sheppard is listed as owning 367 acres; Reuben Sheppard - 35 acres (and 94 in 1802); William Sheppard (22 acres)
Note: One can conclude based on the near perfect similarity of family names that this Samuel Sheppard is in fact Samuel Shapard, son of Samuel Shapard (1712 – 1751).
Note: See will of Richard Cottrell, In Henrico County, Virginia Will Book 2 (1788-1792), page 225 for information on Mary Sheppard. Also Census of Henrico County, 1820, lists Mary Cottrell.
Note: Wills in Henrico County, Virginia: Samuel Sheapard 1781; William Sheppard 1783; Samuel Sheppard 1796; Joseph Sheppard 1783, 1794; Benjamin Sheppard 1796.
March 7, 1782 (Henrico County Virginia Chancery Records)
The Commonwealth of Virginia to the Sheriff of Henrico County, greetings. You are hereby commanded to summon Charles Cotterall, Peter Cotterall and Joseph DuVall, administrators of the estate of Samuel Shephard deceased, and Samuel Shephard, Reuben Shephard, and William Shephard infant children of the said decedant, to appear before the justices of our said county, at the courthouse in the town of Richmond on the first Monday in next month to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against them by William Coutts and Mildred his wife, Joseph DuVall and Elizabeth his wife, Charles Cotterell and Mary his wife, Thomas Shoemaker and Frances his wife, Peter Cotterall and Susanna his wife and Hannah Shephard and this they shall in no wise omit under the penalty of £100 each. And have then there this Writ. Witness, Adam Craig Clerk of our said court the eleventh day of March1782, in the sixth year of the Commonwealth.
June, 1782 (Henrico County Virginia Chancery Records)
(The settlement of the estate of Samuel Shapard deceased between his children)
Joseph Duval and Elizabeth his wife: one negro man Harry- 100.0.0, five head of cattle-10.0.0, ninety pounds of cotton in the seed-1.0.0, 517 pounds gross pork-6.9.3, four pounds wool-0.5.0. (subtotal) 117.14.3. One horse received of Sam Sheppard deceased in his lifetime-10.0.0, two ews and lambs and one side saddle and one iron skillet and one sow and pigs [all] received in Sam Sheppard’s lifetime-4.13.0 one bed and furniture-9.4.0, cash to receive out of the sale of the personal estate-24.18.11. (total) 166.10.2.
William Couatts and Mildred his wife: two negros Dinah and child, Mary Ann- 100.0.0, five head of cattle-10.0.0, ninety pounds of cotton in the seed-1.0.0, 517 pounds gross pork-6.9.3, one dish and plates and a bason-0.15.0. (subtotal) 118.4.3. One horse received of Sam Sheppard deceased in his lifetime-15.0.0, one bed, etc.-9.4.0, cash to receive-24.1.11. (total) 166.10.2.
Charles Cotrell and Mary his wife: three negros James, Milley and Sue- 100.0.0, five head of cattle-10.0.0, ninety pounds of cotton in the seed-1.0.0, 547 pounds gross pork-6.16.9, four pounds wool 0.5.0, one dish and plates and a bason-0.15.0. (subtotal) 118.16.9. One bed, etc,-9.4.0, cash to receive-38.9.5. (total) 166.10.2.
Samuel Sheppard, orphan: two negros Sarah and Annis- 100.0.0, six head of cattle-10.0.0, ninety pounds of cotton in the seed-1.0.0, 522 pounds gross pork-6.10.6, four pounds wool 0.5.0, four dish and plates-0.15.0. (subtotal) 118.10.6. One bed, etc,-5.0.0, cash to receive-42.19.8. (total) 166.10.2.
Reuben Sheppard, orphan: Three negros Ann, Sukey and Shadrick-110.0.0, six head of cattle-10.0.0, ninety pounds of cotton in the seed-1.0.0, 524 pounds gross pork-6.11.0, four pounds wool 0.5.0, five plates and two old basons-0.15.0. (subtotal) 128.11.0. One bed, etc,-11.0.0, cash to receive-26.19.2. (total) 166.10.2.
William Sheppard, orphan: one negro man John-100.0.0, six head of cattle-10.0.0, ninety pounds of cotton in the seed-1.0.0, 504 pounds gross pork-6.6.0, four pounds wool 0.5.0, four plates and one basons-0.15.0. (subtotal) 118.6.0. One bed, etc,-11.0.0, cash to receive-37.4.2. (total) 166.10.2.
Pursuant to an order of Henrico Court hereunto ___ we the subscribers have stated and divided the estate of the Sam’l Sheppard, deceased, among his nine children agreeable to the above state certified under our hands this 10th of May 1782.
1783 (Henrico Co. Virginia Tax List)
(Precinct 6)
Benjamin Sheppard – 16 slaves
Mary Sheppard – 7 slaves
Robert Sheppard – Samuel Sheppard and 4 slaves
(Precinct 5)
William Sheppard – Ben Sheppard, William Sheppard and 7 slaves.
April 6, 1787 (Henrico County, Virginia Deeds, book 2, pg 421)
Charles Cottrell of Buckingham County to Peter Cottrell of Henrico County for 100 pounds land on the eastern branch of Deep Run adj., John Lacy, Mary Thompson, Richard Cottrell, John Clay being 200 acres. (Witness) Robert Massy, Charles W. Cottrell, Vincent Oliver, Samuel Sheppard, Thomas (X) Gadberry. (signed) Charles Cottrell.
December 3, 1787 (Henrico County, Virginia Marriage Records)
Samuel Sheppard married Polly Allen (daughter of David and Mary Allen) on December 3, 1787.
1790 (Henrico County Virginia Personal Property Tax List)
(Name of person chargeable with tax) Samuel Sheppard – (Name of white tithables) Samuel Sheppard -2 (black males above 16 years), 2 (horses)
(Name of person chargeable with tax) Reuben Sheppard – (Name of white tithables) Reuben Sheppard – 1 (black males above 16 years), 1 (horses).
(Name of person chargeable with tax) Benjamin Sheppard, Jr. – (Name of white tithables) Benjamin Sheppard, Jr., Phillip Sheppard, William Shepard – 7 (black males above 16 years), 6 (horses).
1788 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Samuel Sheppard – 1 slave over 16 y/o and 3 horses.
1789 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Samuel Sheppard – 2 slave over 16 y/o and 2 horses.
Reuben Sheppard - 1 slave over 16 y/o and 1 horse.
1790 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Samuel Sheppard – 2 slave over 16 y/o and 2 horses.
Reuben Sheppard - 1 slave over 16 y/o and 1 horse.
1791 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Samuel Sheppard – 1 slave over 16 y/o and 2 horses.
Reuben Sheppard - 2 slave over 16 y/o and 1 horse.
1791 (Henrico County Virginia Personal Property Tax List)
List of taxable property within the district of Jacob Ege, commissioner in the city of Richmond for the year 1791.
March 30: Joseph Sheppard (name of person chargedable with tax) 1 (number of free male tithables) 1 (blacks over 16) 1 (horses mares colts and mules).
April 6: Samuel Sheppard (name of person chargedable with tax) 1 (number of free male tithables).
May 26: Nathaniel Sheppard (name of person chargedable with tax) 1 (number of free male tithables).
April 24, 1793 (Henrico County, Virginia Marriage Records)
Reuben Sheppard married Sally Cocke (daughter of Richard Cocke) on April 24, 1793.
Note: Reuben and Sarah had the following children: Elizabeth, Nancy, Sarah W. (b. July 3, 1797 – d. April 23, 1855), Jane, Mildred (b. 1800 – d. Jan 29, 1837), Reuben, Richard C., Lucinda and Robert (all born in Virginia)
Note: Daily Dispatch, Richmond Va., April 24, 1855: Died. April 23, in Sydney, at the residence of her Son-in-law, James Patterson, Mrs. Sallie W., wife of Samuel Cottrell, SR., of Henrico, in the 58th year of her age. Her relatives and friends, and those of her son, S.S. Cottrell, are invited to attend her funeral to-day, April 24th at 4 o’clock, without further notice. (Sarah Warrock Shepard born July 3, 1797 was a daughter of Reuben and Sally Cocke Shepard. Sarah W. and Samuel Smith had 10 children).
At his residence, in the county of Henrico, on the 14th July, Samuel Cottrell, in the 74th year of his age. His funeral will take place at 10 o’clock at the residence of his son-in-law James Patterson, in Sydney. His relations and friends, and those of his son, Samuel S. Cottrell, are invited to attend. (Samuel Cottrell was born January 27, 1782 in Henrico County, son of Charles Waddell Cottrell and Mary).
Note: James Patterson married Sarah Ann Cottrell (1824-1862) on April 28. 1849 in Henrico County.
**October 8, 1793 (Henrico County, Virginia Deed Book 4, pg 311)
Indenture on the 8th day of October, 1793 between Samuel Shepperd and Polly his wife of the County of Henrico and Reuben Shepperd of the said county of Henrico. Sell for 10 shillings a certain tract of land in Henrico County whereupon the said Samuel now lives containing 52 acres more or less and bounded as follows: Viz. Beginning at a corner blackgum, it being William Brown’s corner, thence along the said Brown line north 27 degrees east 157 poles to a corner red oak, thence north 51 degrees west 109 poles to a corner hickory, it being the corner for William Brown and Samuel Brown, thence south 4 degrees east 208 poles to the beginning… (signed) Samuel SHAPARD and Polly SHAPARD
(Witness) Charles W. Cottrel, William Brown and William Shepherd.
July 10, 1795 (Henrico County Virginia Chancery Court, Widow of Samuel Sheppard vs. children of Samuel Sheppard)
By cash paid sundry debts due from the estate as per vouchers produced to the present day 1798– 68.15.9.
March 10, 1796 (Henrico County Virginia Chancery Court, Widow of Samuel Sheppard vs. children of Samuel Sheppard)
The administrators of Samuel Shapherd, deceased, to the estate. To the amount of sundry property sold at the sale as per voucher produced - 66.0.6. To the balance of David Allen’s bond – 4.11.0.
July 9, 1796 (Henrico County, Virginia Marriage Records)
William Sheppard married Fanny Shaw on July 9, 1796.
February 1797 (Henrico County Virginia Chancery Court, Widow of Samuel Sheppard vs. children of Samuel Sheppard)
By 21 barrels corn purchased for the estate – 21.0.0.
February 18, 1797 (Henrico County, Virginia Deed)
Reuben Shepherd & Salley (wife) of Henrico sell to WM. Brown for 27.4.0 land on Deep Run, adj., Samuel Shepherd, Reuben Shepherd (signed) Reuben Sheppard & Sally Sheppard. (Witness) Joseph Duval, Benjamin Duval & Wm. Sheppard.
Note: Samuel and William are Reuben’s brothers. Joseph Duval was Reuben’s uncle, married to Elizabeth Shapard.
March 9, 1798 (Henrico County Virginia Chancery Court, Widow of Samuel Sheppard vs. children of Samuel Sheppard)
From the chancery case the following information is ascertained: Samuel Sheppard was the son of Samuel Shapard (Jr.) (d. 1782). Samuel Sheppard married Polly and had the following young children: Royall Fleming Sheppard, Betsy Sheppard, Samuel Sheppard, Polly Sheppard and David Sheppard. Samuel died around July 10, 1795 and Samuel Woodward was the administrator of his estate, which included land, slaves and livestock. There is a survey of his land in the chancery records. Samuel Woodward became guardian of the orphan children and he filed lengthy reports of purchases for the widow and children for clothing, schooling and board. The widow Polly Sheppard married Samuel Woodward (records show Charles Cottrell?) on September 26, 1799.
Samuel Woodwards report:
March 10, 1796, to the amount of sundry property sold at the sale as per vouchers produced – 66.0.6; To the balance due on David Allen’s bond – 4.11.0.
March 9, 1798, Widow thirds of the real and personal [estate]. 135 acres of land; one negro woman Annis – 70.0.0; one negro boy Porter – 40.0.0; one negro boy David – 32.11.0; one bay mare – 10.0.0; one cow and calf – 5.0.0; one yearling – 1.11.0; one sow – 1.13.4; one bed and furniture – 12.0.0; one chest – 1.5.0; one looking glass – 0.10.0.
The lots drew by the legatees of Samuel Shepherd deceased. David Shapard drew lot No. 1: 116 acres - 87.0.0; one negro girl Maryan – 65.0.0; one bed – 4.0.0; six chairs – 0.15.0.
Polly Shepherd drew lot No. 2: 104 ½ acres – 90.0.0; one negro woman Sary – 50.0.0; one bed – 12.0.0; eleven shoats 3.6.8; one side saddle -1.10.0.
July 10, 1795 by cash paid sundry debts due from the estate as per vouchers produced to the present day 1798– 68.15.9. February 1797, by twenty one barrels corn purchased for the estate at 20/per barrel – 21.0.0
Betsey Shepherd drew lot No. 3 = 51 acres – 85.0.0; one negro girl Nancey, value – 40.0.0; young bay mare – 20.0.0; one red and white cow and calf – 4.10.0; one black and white cow – 4.10.0; one black horse – 2.0.0; one bleu chest – 0.15.0.
Royal F. Shepherd drew lot No. 4: 49 acres – 90.0.0; one negro man Dick – 25.0.0; one negro boy Talton – 20.0.0; one bed – 14.0.0; one red and white cow and calf – 5.0.0; one red yearling – 2.0.0; one bleu table – 0.7.6; one decanter and trunk, books and slate – 0.7.6.
Samuel Shepherd drew lot No. 5 = 84 ½ acres – 84.10.0; one negro Ben, value – 70.0.0; one walnut table – 2.0.0; one sugar box – 0.6.0.
Note: Samuel Sheppard died with 540 acres of land.
Note: Royal F. Sheppard married Polly Cottrell on April 4, 1810, and then married Mildred Shepherd in April 1820 daughter of Sally (possible daughter of Reuben Sheppard who married Sally Cocke – thus Royal and Mildred are cousins)
Note: Findagrave: Royal F. Shepherd b. Jan. 12, 1789 - d. January 9, 1850 Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Henrico County, Richomnd, Virginia
1799 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard - 1 slave over 16 y/o, 1 slave 12-16 y/o and 1 horse, living in Upper District.
1799 (Henrico County Virginia Assessors Book, FS8573902, image 39)
Reuben Sheppard and William Sheppard listed as living in the Upper District of Henrico County.
Note: in 1804 is the next listing of William and he is listed as William Sheppard, Estate. In 1807 his estate is listed as 22 ¼ acres.
January 16, 1799 (Henrico County Virginia Chancery Court, Charles Cottrell, Jr & Samuel Sheppard’s guardians)
Mrs. Polly Sheppard to Samuel Woodward do guardian for the orphans of Samuel Sheppard, deceased.
January 16, 1799:
Royal F. Sheppard estate sold: To one heifer - 2.11.1, bull - 1.1.0. To books, slate, trunk and decater [decanter], table - 1.8.6. To the hire one negro man Dick -10.0.0. [Total 15.3.6]
Betsey P. Sheppard estate sold: To one cow - 5.17.0, cow – 4.10.0. To two yearlings - 2.3.0, one bay mare - 24.0.0. To one chest and rent of land - 2.0.0. To hire of one negro girl Nan 3.0.0.
Samuel Sheppard estate sold: To one walnut table - 2.15.0. One sugar box – 0.12.0. [total 3.7.0]
Polly Sheppard estate sold: To one side saddle – 1.10.11. Shoals – 3.6.8. To the hire of negro woman Sary – 3.0.0. To rent of land – 2.0.0.
David Sheppard estate sold: To six chairs – 0.19.0.
I acknowledge the above account to be just. Given under my hand this 16th day of August 1799.
Witness: Nathaniel Woodward (Signed) Polly Sheppard
June 4, 1799 (Henrico Virginia County Court Minutes, FS 8572474, image 665)
Ordered that Peter Cottrell pay unto Reuben Sheppard, William Sheppard, Richard Cooke and Richard Cottrell one dollar and six cents each for severally attending this court two days as witnesses for the said Peter Cottrell against John Kelley.
Note: William was still alive in June of 1799
September 25, 1799 (Henrico County Marriages)
Mrs. Mary Sheppard married Charles Cottrell, Jr.
1800 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard - 1 slave over 16 y/o, 1 slave 12-16 y/o and 2 horse, living in Upper District.
William Sheppard estate – 1 horse, living in Upper District.
May 5, 1800 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8572475, image 179)
Lawsuit: “Charles Cottrell, Jr., and Mary Sheppard otherwise called Polly Sheppard now Mary Cottrell, wife of said Cottrell.”
September 2, 1800 (Henrico County Court Order Book 9 1799-1801, pg, 371, fs image 244)
On motion of William Shapard a license is granted him to manufacture tobacco in this county upon his entering into bond in the clerks office with Thomas Whites, his security with condition as the law dictates.
1801 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard - 1 slave over 16 y/o and 2 horse, living in Upper District.
May 6, 1801 (Henrico County Court Order Book 9 1799-1801, pg, 530, fs image 339)
On the motion of Phillip Sheppard who made oath according to law and together with William Burton his security entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of ______ pounds conditioned as the law directs certificate is granted himself obtaining Letters of Administration of the estate of Willaim Sheppard deceased, in due form. Ordered that John Burton, Isaac Winston, John Royall and Parsons Owen or any three of them …appraise in current money the slaves (if any) and personal estate of William Sheppard deceased…
December 4, 1801 (Henrico County Court Order Book 10 1801-1803, pg, 174)
The Settlement of the estate of William Sheppard deceased was received and ordered to be recorded.
1804 (Henrico County Virginia Assessors Book, FS8573902)
“William Sheppard, estate” is listed in the assessors book (in 1813 his estate is listed as 22 acres on Brook River)
Reuben Sheppard taxed on 2 negros older than 16, 1 horse/mule and lived in Upper District of Henrico.
February 6, 1804 (Henrico County, Virginia Deed, FS 8190457, image 33)
Reuben Shepherd & Salley (wife) & Wm. Brown & Hannah (wife) all of Henrico sell to Samuel Brown for 16.0.0 10 ¾ acres of land on Deep Run, adj., Charles W. Cottrell, Wm. Sheppard, Deceased. (witness) Fleming Russell, N. Holeman, Bartlett Smoot.
September 3, 1804 (Henrico County Court Order Book 11 1803-1805, pg, 460, fs image 259)
Elizabeth Price Sheppard and Royal Fleming Sheppard orphans of Samuel Sheppard, deceased, with the appropriation of the court make choice of Samuel Brown for their guardian. And thereupon the said Samuel Brown with Charles Cottrell, Samuel Cottrell and William Ally his securities enter into and acknowledge their bond in the penalty of $2500 dollars conditioned agreeably to law.
Note: Samuel Brown was a judge in Henrico County, resigning his office on May 9, 1823.
1806 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard - 1 slave over 16 y/o and 2 horse, living in Upper District.
1806 (Henrico County, Virginia Deed)
Reuben Shepherd & Salley (wife) of Henrico sell to to Joseph Blackburn for $42 land on Old House Branch, being 6 acres.
January 6, 1806 (Henrico County Court Order Book 12, 1805-1807, pg, 284, fs image 549)
William Vaughn deceased.
Note: Is this the husband of Fanny Sheppard widow of William Sheppard?
1807 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard - 1 slave over 16 y/o and 1 horse, living in Upper District.
1807 (Henrico County Virginia Assessors Book, FS8573902)
Reuben Sheppard taxed on 35 acres & 94 ½ acres
William Sheppard, estate taxed on 22 ¼ acres
Royal F. Sheppard taxed on 49 acres
Betsy Sheppard taxed on 51 acres
Samuel Sheppard taxed on 84 ½ acres
David Sheppard taxed on 116 acres.
September 1807 (Henrico County Court Order Book 13 1807-1809, pg, 255, fs image 180)
Samuel Woodward this day returned an account of his guardianship of the estate of Samuel Sheppard which was examined by the court, allowed and ordered to be recorded.
Note: Samuel Woodward was the children’s uncle, by way of his marriage to Elizabeth Ann Allen (1762-?) on March 29, 1783, being the sister of the Samuel Sheppard’s widow Mary “Polly” Allen. Records indicate that Samuel Woodard resided in Goochland County, Virginia.
November 30, 1808 (Goochland County Virginia marriage bonds)
Elizabeth Price Sheppard married Jesse Ellis Redford.
1809 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard - 1 slave over 16 y/o and 1 horse, living in Upper District.
1809 (Henrico County, Virginia Guardian Accounts, pg 49)
Guardian account: Samuel Shepperd to Samuel Woodward…
September 1, 1809: To clothing – 6.14.9, Cr. by the rent of his land this year – 2.14.0, Cr. by the hire of his negro man this year – 15.0.0.
Guardian account: PollyShepperd to Samuel Woodward…
September 1, 1809: To clothing – 1.14.3, To boarding – 12.0.0. Cr. by the rent of her land this year – 1.10.0, Cr., by the hire of her negro woman this year – 5.5.0.
Guardian account: David Shepperd to Samuel Woodward…
September 1, 1809: To clothing – 2.19.17, to boarding and schooling – 15.0.0. Cr., by rent of his land for this year – 16.10.0, Cr. for the hire of his negro woman this year – 6.4.6.
1810 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard - 1 slave over 16 y/o and 1 horse, living in Upper District.
Fleming Sheppard – 1 horse, living in Upper District
April 4, 1810 (Henrico County Virginia Marriage Records)
Royal F. Sheppard married Polly Cottrell, giving her own consent. Jesse E. Redford was surety, and Samuel Brown was witness to consent. 4 April, 1810.
Note: Jesse Ellis Redford was Royal’s brother-in-law via his marriage to royals sister Elizabeth.
June 4, 1810 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS8572478, image 132)
Polly Sheppard and David Sheppard orphans of Samuel Sheppard, deceased, with the approbation of the court made choice of Royal F. Sheppard for their guardian, whereupon the said Royal F. with Thomas Shoemaker, Ellis Redford, John Price and Charles Cottrell his securities entered into and acknowledged two ___ bonds in the penalty of $1500 each, conditioned as the law directs.
June 17, 1810 (Henrico County, Virginia Deed)
Reuben Shepherd & Salley (wife) of Henrico sell to Joseph Blackburn for $67 land on Old House Branch, being 9 acres.
1811 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard - 1 slave over 16 y/o and 1 horse, living in Upper District.
Fleming Sheppard – 2 slave over 16 y/o and 2 horses, living in Upper District.
1811 (Henrico County Virginia Assessors Book, FS8573902)
Reuben Sheppard taxed on 35 acres & 82acres
William Sheppard, estate taxed on 22 ¼ acres
Royal F. Sheppard taxed on 49 acres
Betsy Sheppard taxed on 51 acres
Samuel Sheppard taxed on 86 ½ acres
David Sheppard taxed on 116 acres
Mary Sheppard taxed on 104 acres.
1811 (Henrico County, Virginia Guardian Accounts, pg 15 & 16)
Royal F. Shepherd Guardian for David A. Shepherd Orphan of Samuel Shepherd deceased.
1811: Rent of land – 10.16.0, Hire of a woman – 9.9.0, Hire of a girl – 1.16.0.
1812: Rent of land – 10.16.0, Hire of a woman – 9.9.0, Hire of a girl – 3.0.0.
1813: Rent of land – 9.0.0, Hire of a woman – 9.0.0, Hire of a girl – 3.12.0.
1814: Rent of land – 9.0.0, Hire of a woman – 8.12.0, Hire of a girl – 4.10.0.
David A. Shepherd orphan of Samuel Shepherd deceased to Royal F. Shepherd…
1811: One yard and half of cloth – 0.4.1 ½ , Two yards cloth – 0.4.0, making two pairs of breaches – 0.4.0, 3 yards of cloth – 0.12.0, making one coat – 0.3.0., one pair of shoes – 0.6.9., two yards of cloth – 0.5.0., Making one pair of breaches – 0.3.0, mending one pair of shoes – 0.2.0, one hat – 0.9.0, 5 yards cloth – 0.10.0, making two shirts – 0.5.0, making pair of shoes – 0.6.0, land tax – 0.3.3, building one corn crib – 3.12.0, by cash – 0.9.0.
1813: Cash paid for building garden – 1.5.0, building small house – 3.0.0, 3 yards cloth – 0.7.6, by cash – 0.7.6, 7 yards cloth – 1.4.6, land tax – 0.33, land tax – 0.3.3, six months board – 5.0.0.
Polly A. Shepherd orphan of Samuel Shepherd deceased to Royal F. Shepherd….
1811: One pair of shoes – 0.6.0, by cash – 0.6.0, by cash – 0.1.6, one pair of shoes – 0.7.6, land tax – 0.2.10, by cash – 0.6.0, cash for an execution in favor of Samuel Woodward – 5.9.6, by cash – 1.4.0, by cash 0.7.6, boarding one small negro boy one year – 3.18.0.
1812: By cash – 0.9.0, 5 yards calico – 0.18.9, 2 ½ yards cambrick – 0.8.2, by cash – 0.10.6.
1813: By cash – 0.12. 0, one pair of shoes – 0.7.6, by cash – 0.6.0.
1814: By cash – 7.10.0, by cash – 1.4.0, land tax – 0.2.10, land tax – 0.2.10, cash paid Dr. Hays – 1.16.0.
Royal F. Shepherd guardian for Polly A. Shepherd orphan of Samuel Shepherd deceased…
1811: Rent of lands – 3.12.0, Hire of a woman and boy – 6.0.0.
1812: Rent of lands – 3.12.0, Hire of a boy – 5.8.0, hire of a woman – 2.10.0.
1813: Rent of lands – 1.10.0, Hire of a boy Shedrie – 6.0.0, hire of a woman – 3.0.0.
1814: Rent of lands – 1.0.0, Hire of a boy Shedrie – 6.12.0, hire of a woman – 3.0.0, hire of a small boy Arthur – 0.18.0.
October 7, 1811 (Henrico County Court Minutes FS 8572478, image 451)
Ordered that Samuel Woodward make up and settle an account of his administration on the estate of Samuel Shepperd, before James Boatright, Obediah Gashright, David Holloway and William Henley, or any three of them…
October 7, 1811 (Henrico County Court Minutes FS 8572478, image 461)
An Account of Samuel Woodward guardian of Samuel Sheppard was returned into court and ordered to be recorded.
1812 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard - 1 slave over 16 y/o and 2 horse, living in Upper District.
Fleming Sheppard – 2 slave over 16 y/o and 2 horses, living in Upper District.
May 8, 1812 (Henrico County, Virginia Deed, FS8572449, image 320)
Indenture made May 8, 1812 between Ellis Redford and Elizabeth his wife of Henrico County of one part and Fleming Sheppard of Henrico County of second part. For $410 current Virginia money a tract of land on Tuckahoe Creek on a branch called Flat Branch bounded by Fleming Shepperd, Samuel Sheppard, containing 51 acres. (signed) J.E. Redford & Betsey P (X) Redford. Witness: Samuel Woodward, David A. Woodward & Shadrack Lacy.
Note: This was Elizabeth’s inheritance land from her father.
June 6, 1812 (Henrico County, Virginia Deed)
Reuben Shepherd & Salley (wife) sell to Samuel Brown land for $60 on Deep Run near head of branch called “Sally’s Branch”, adj., Wm. Baugh, David Sheppard- orphan of Samuel Sheppard, deceased, being 8 acres.
October 5, 1812 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8572479, image 86)
An account of Samuel Woodward guardian of Samuel Sheppard was this day returned unto court and ordered recorded.
Note: This was Samuel Shepherd’s last guardianship return as he turned 21 years old in 1812
December 8, 1812 (Henrico County, Virginia Deed)
Royall F. Sheppard & Stephen Duval bound for $1500 as R.F. Sheppard was appointed Constable in Upper District of Henrico County for 2 years, Stephen Duval his security.
Note: Constable was a law enforcement officer. The office was offered to individuals by the Justices of the court. The office had no salary, yet constables were paid a fee for every order or subpoena that they delivered from the court.
March 18, 1813-September 8, 1814 (Virginia Militia in the War of 1812, Ancestry, Muster Roll)
Muster Roll of Captain John R. Jones’ Company of the 19th Regt, Va. Militia in the county of Henrico, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel John Ambler in the service of the United States from 18th to 27th March 1813, and from 26th August to 8th September, 1814: (list of names)…Robert Shapard, William Shapard. Both served for 10 days which was average for this muster roll.
Note: This is Robert Shapard and William Shapard, sons of William Shapard of Granville County, North Carolina.
April 5, 1813 (Henrico County Deeds Book 10, pg 186)
Samuel Shepherd sold 95 acres of land to Charles Woodward for $855 on the waters of Deep Run bounded by William Brown, Polly Shapard, Royal F. Shepard (signed) Saml Shepherd.
Note: This was Samuel’s inheritance land from his father’s estate. Polly is most likely Royal’s sister Mary “Polly” Sheppard who married Jacob Hopkins in March 14, 1814. Samuel turned 21 in 1813, making his birthyear likely 1792.
Charles Woodward (1769-1825) married Catherine S. Ellis. Father was John Woodward mother Susannah Tillman. His brother was Samuel Woodward.
July 5, 1813 (Henrico County, Virginia Deed)
Royall F. Sheppard, Stephen Duval, Samuel Cottrell bound for $1500 as R.F. Sheppard was appointed Constable in Upper District of Henrico County for 2 years, since June 7, 1813.
July 5, 1813 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8572479, image 195)
Upon motion of sally Sheppard who took the oath prescribed by law and together with Richard Cocke, Richardson Jones and Stephen Duval her securities entered into bond on the penalty of $2000… for obtaining letters of administration on the estate of Reuben Sheppard…
Ordered that Samuel Brown, William Brown and Charles Woodward appraise in current money the personal estate of Reuben Sheppard deceased and return such appraisal to court.
Nancey Sheppard orphan of Reuben Sheppard…chose Richardson Jones for her guardian, whereupon the said Jones with Stephen Duval his security entered into bond $400…
Note: Richardson Jones married Nancy Sheppard in July of 1813
Royal F. Sheppard heretofore appointed Constable of this county this day appeared in court took the several oaths prescribed by law and together with Stephen Duval and Samuel Cottrell his securities entered into and acknowledged their bond on the penalty of $1500.
July 16, 1813 (Henrico County Marriage Bonds)
Nancy Sheppard married Richardson Jones in Henrico County, VA.
Note: This was the daughter of Reuben and Sally Cocke. They moved to Shelby Co., KY circa 1818 and then settled in Daviess Co., KY circa 1835. Marriage bond has Ansil Jones as security. Both Richardson and Ansil were illiterate.
Note: Richardson Jones (1791-1878) in War of 1812, he on March 4, 1813, joined Capt. Hezekiah Hendley’s 33rd Regiment of Virginia Militia Volunteers, “Riflemen,” spending his service at Norfolk Va.
September 5, 1813 (Henrico County wills and inventories, FS7645104, image 184)
Samuel Cottrell, Wm. Brown and Charles Woodward made an inventory of the estate of Reuben Sheppard, deceased, and returned to court: Negro woman Nancy, negro woman Gene, negro boy Peter, negro boy Sam, 3 cows, 5 sheep, 2 horses, furniture, kitchenware and tools and tack.
September 6, 1813 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8572479, image 214)
Ordered that Royall F. Sheppard be recommended to the executive of the Commonwealth as a proper person to be commissioned ensign in the first battalion of the 33rd regiment of militia of this state.
1814 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard Estate- 1 slave over 16 y/o and 2 horse, living in Upper District.
Fleming Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o, 3 slaves over 16 y/o, 1 slave 12-16 y/o and 3 horses, living in Upper District.
1814 (Henrico County Virginia Assessors Book, FS8573902)
Reuben Sheppard estate taxed on 35 acres adjacent Royal Fleming Shepherd on Deep Run & 82acres adjacent Tinsley on Deep Run.
Royal F. Sheppard taxed on 100 acres adjacent Charles Cottrell on Tuckahoe Creek.
Samuel Sheppard taxed on 84 acres adjacent Charles Cottrell on Tuckahoe Creek.
David Sheppard taxed on 116 acres adjacent Charles Cottrell on Tuckahoe Creek.
Mary Sheppard taxed on 104 acres adjacent Charles Cottrell on Tuckahoe Creek.
Note: R.F. Sheppards 100 acres was the merger of his inherited 49 acres and the purchase in 1812 of his sisters 51 acres.
January 2, 1814 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8572479, image 480)
An account of Royal F. Sheppard against the Commonwealth amounting to $6.27 was produced in court, allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts.
March 14, 1814 (Henrico County Marriage Bonds)
Jacob Hopkins married Mary Sheppard, ward of Royal F. Sheppard. Royal F. Sheppard, surety.
Note: This was Mary “Polly” A. Sheppard (c. 1793-?), Royals sister. There was a Jacob Hopkins that fought in the War of 1812 – private substitution for Richard Glass in Capt. Abram Buford’s Co. 8th Regt., 4th Brigade, Goochland County, Com. By Brig. Gen. John H. Cocke. Jacob Hopkins was the son of William Hopkins (c.1766- 1832) and Elizabeth Moon (?-bef. 1811) they married 1789. Jacob b. c. 1790 and was the oldest son of his parents union.
Jacob Hopkins and his wife moved to Fluvanna County Va. (Henrico County Deeds, FS8151696, image 7) Indenture December 20, 1815 between Jacob Hopkins and Mary A. his wife of the county of Fluvanna (one part) and Reuben Barton, Stephen Duvall, Martin Smith, Zachariah Magruder and Samuel Patterson of Fluvanna for $1500 sold 104 ½ acres of land in Henrico County on waters of Broad Branch and Deep Run c, bounded by lands of David A. Sheppard, David Bullock, Royal F. Sheppard and others. Witness: Royal F. Sheppard, John Blackburn, David A. Sheppard. Note: Mary signed her name “Mary A. Hopkins” – she was literate. This was her inherited land from her father. Jacob Hopkins and Mary of Fluvanna sold land to Zachariah Tillman on Dec. 20, 1820. Jacob Hopkins purchased 121 acres of land in Fluvanna County in May of 1822 from Richard and George Perkins. In June 1822 Jacob and his wife Polly sold to Ellis Omohunders 100 acres of land. Note: There was a Jacob Hopkins that sold land in Albemarle Co VA in 1822 book 23, pg 64.
He died before February 1825, where William Hopkins made oath with James Thomas and John Hopkins his securities entered into bond for $4000 as administrator of the estate of Jacob Hopkins deceased. William Hopkins was also appointed guardian to guardian of Samuel, William, Alexander, Elizabeth and John Hopkins, orphans of Jacob Hopkins, deceased. In august his inventory was recorded. Jacob Hopkins and his wife Mary A. sold to Zachariah Tilman 134 acres of land in Fluvanna Co. Jacob had 7 slaves at his death. His estate was run by William Hopkins, giving accounts to the court through January 1830 then records cease. Note in 1825 it states that a “Sheriff in full execution in favor of Samuel Hopkins, Jr. & Mary Ann Hopkins, adm. (perhaps the widow?). William was clearly working the land and bringing in crops. Note that a coffin was paid for in 1825 for Jacob. It appears that Mary Ann (Sheppard) Hopkins may have died between 1830-1842 (see entry January 7, 1842) as Royal and Samuel Sheppard are guardians of her children. Kids appear to have lived in Richmond circa 1840s as both William and Alexander are buried there. Jan 1, 1844 (DB 14, pg 164 Fluvanna) the 4 living children of Jacob and Mary – William Hopkins (1820-1905) (and Ann Rebecca [Carter] his wife), William Hopkins guardian of John D. Hopkins, Alexander G. Hopkins (and Mary E his wife), Elizabeth A. Hopkins, ALL OF RICHMOND sold 100 acres to James Stratton of Fluvanna. Also see deeds (DB 14, pg 164, 511, 512, 556 Fluvanna) pertaining to the children.
April 4, 1814 (Henrico County Marriage Bonds)
James Patterson married Elizabeth Sheppard, daughter of Reuben Sheppard
Note: She was Royals cousin. James Patterson is listed in 1815, and there after absent from the Henrico County records.
Note: October 10, 1817 (Henrico Co Deeds FS8190459, image 38) James Patterson & wife Elizabeth sell 8 acres of land to Samuel Cottrell for $100, land in Henrico County, bounded by Peter Jones, Richard Shepherd, Old House Branch, Reuben Shepherd. (witness) Royal F. Shepherd, Martin Pate, Thos. Ford.
June 4, 1814 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8572479, image 373)
An account of Royall F. Sheppard guardian of Polly A. Sheppard orphan of Samuel Sheppard was this day returned to court and ordered to be recorded
An account of Royall F. Sheppard guardian of David A. Sheppard orphan of Samuel Sheppard was this day returned to court and ordered to be recorded
Note: R.F. Sheppard became guardian for his brother David and sister Polly. Records from 1814 show clothing, rent, land and slave income and deficit from 1811-1814.
September 5, 1814 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8572479, image 431)
A certificate of the qualification of Royal F. Sheppard as ensign in a rifle company first battalion thirty third regiment was this day returned to court and ordered to be recorded, and is in the words figures following to wit.- “Henrico County, to wit, This day Royal F. Shepherd came before me a justice of the peace for said county and took the oath that is prescribed by law to a commission as Ensign in the Rifle Company 1 Bat 33rd Regt. Dated the 9th of May 1814. Given under my hand this 6th August 1814 – Sam’l Brown.”
December 5, 1814 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8572479, image 476)
An account of Royal F. Sheppard against the Commonwealth amounting to $5.75, is allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts.
1815 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard Estate- 1 slave over 16 y/o and 2 horse, one cow, living in Upper District.
Fleming Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o, 2 slaves over 16 y/o, 1 slave 12-16 y/o and 3 horses, one cow, living in Upper District.
Samuel Sheppard – 3 slaves over 16, 3 horses, 8 cattle.
Note: this is the first and last listing of Samuel in the tax records. This is most likely NOT our Samuel.
May 5, 1815 (Henrico County, Virginia Deeds, book 12, pg 12)
Samuel Cottrell, Royal F. Sheppard and Peter Cottrell sold land to Stephen Duval. Whereas on March Term [of County Court] 1815 decreed that Samuel Brown, Samuel Cottrell, Royal F. Sheppard and Peter Cottrell advertise in the Richmond newspapers for 3 weeks the public auction of 60 acres of land for sale bound by Stoney Run on Stephen Duvals corner also adj., William Brown and Samuel Brown. On May 5, 1815, land was sold to Stephen Duval for $5 per acre. (signed) Samuel Cottrell, Royal F. Sheppard, Peter Cottrell.
Note: Stephen Duval was Royal F. Sheppard’s cousin if Stephen’s parents were Joseph Duval who married Elizabeth Sheppard being Royal’s aunt. He had a talent for business and knew lumber. He was very wealthy and purchased land all over. He owned a nail factory, water mills, a planning mill, match factory and much property in Richmond. He was a veteran of War of 1812. His first home was on Deep Run, but later his main home was called “Cedar Grove” located on James River.
Samuel Cottrell was married to Royal’s cousin Sally w. Sheppard daughter of Reuben.
Samuel Brown was Royal’s Brother-in-law being married to Royal’s wife’s sister Judy Cottrell.
August 8, 1815 (Henrico County, Virginia Deeds, FS8572450, image 384)
William Brown and Hannah his wife of Henrico (one part) and Royal F. Shepherd for Henrico (other part) for $1400 sold tract of land on Deep Run bounded by Charles Woodward, Sally Shepherd, Stephen Duval, Samuel Brown. Being 108 acres. (witness) Samuel Brown, Charles Cottrell, Samuel Cottrell.
Note: Royal sold this same land the same day for a $600 profit.
Note Stephen Duval (1782-1850) was Royal’s cousin as Stephens parents were Joseph Duval and Elizabeth Shapard. Stephen married Lucy Johnson (1790-1842) then Susuan Halsey (1808-1898) in 1843. There is a photo of him on Findagrave.
August 8, 1815 (Henrico County, Virginia Deeds, FS8151686, image 6)
Royal F. Sheppard and Mary (wife) sold to Stephen Duval, Martin Smith, Zachariah Maguder, Richard C. Gillian and Reuben Burton for $2000 land on Tuckahoe Creek & Deep Run and Flat Branch, adj., Charles Woodward, being 107 ½ acres. (signed) Royal F. Sheppard & Mary (X) Sheppard (witness) Samuel Cottrell, Sr., Samuel Cottrell, Jr., Benjamin Cottrell.
Note: Mary was illiterate. She “could not conveniently travel to the courthouse” in august (pregnant) and was examined at home on October 31, 1815 by Justice Samuel Brown and Justice Thomas Lewis. Mary was pregnant or had just delivered her daughter Elizabeth.
Note: The grantee men were almost the same group of men that purchased (Henrico County Deeds, FS8151696, image 7) Indenture December 20, 1815 between Jacob Hopkins and Mary A. his wife of the county of Fluvanna (one part) and Reuben Barton, Stephen Duvall, Martin Smith, Zachariah Magruder and Samuel Patterson of Fluvanna for $1500 sold 104 ½ acres of land in Henrico County on waters of Broad Branch and Deep Run c, bounded by lands of David A. Sheppard, David Bullock, Royal F. Sheppard and others. Witness: Royal F. Sheppard, John Blackburn, David A. Sheppard.
Note: See February 2, 1835 as Charles Woodward deceased.
August 9, 1815 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8572479, image 638)
Of Royal F. Sheppard for 51 acres – returned in the name of Betsey Sheppard…The attorney for the commonwealth being present ordered that they be exempt from the payment of all acres of taxes…they having proved where the law required it and the satisfaction of the court that prior to the first day of June 1812 they were bona fide purchasers of such lands, that they have deeds to the same…
Note: This was the land that Royal bought from his sister in 1812.
November 6, 1815 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8572479, image 657, 665)
Sally Sheppard, Milly Sheppard, Reuben Sheppard, Lucinda Sheppard and Robert Sheppard infants under the age of 21 years by Samuel Brown their next friend, plaintiffs against: Sarah Sheppard, Richard Jones and Nancy his wife, James Patterson and Betsey his wife defendants. This day came to be further heard on the papers formerly read and report of commissioners made in the pursuance of decretal order made on this cause the second day of October last…on consideration the court doth decree that Charles Woodward, Samuel Cottrell, William Henley and Royal F. Sheppard…do allot to Sally Sheppard the widow of Reuben Sheppard her dower in slaves (1/3) of which her husband died seized and that they sell the residue thereof after having advertised the time and place of sale for three weeks in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond on a credit of 12 months taking bond or bonds with good security from a purchaser and report their proceedings to the court in order to a final decree.
November 7, 1815 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8572479, image 669)
Upon the motion of Royal F. Sheppard, Martin Pate, Reves Tinsley and John F. Henley, a writ of ad Quod Damnion is awarded them on their lands through which a road is proposed to be run by Harry Heth, which writ is to be executed on the 18th instant.
Note: image 692 informs us that the Heth road traveled through the lands of William Cottrell, Daniel Perkins, David Bullock, Charles Cottrell, David A. Sheppard, Reuben Burton & Company, Royall F. Sheppard, Reves Tinsley, John F. Henley, Martin Pate, John Lawence , Reubin Alsey, Sheppard Jones, Robert Jones, Nancey Jones and John Ambler.
Note: Martin Pate may have married Royal’s sister Elizabeth Redford (widow of J. E. Redford) in 1828.
Note: Henry Heth began coal mining in 1788. He helped to modernize operations by bringing in Scottish experts. He dug shafts in 1818 300 feet deep and used a Watt steam engine to constantly pump out water, being the first ever used for coal mines in US history. Heth entered into several partnerships with other local mine operators. Heth died in 1822, his son John taking over the operations.
November 7, 1815 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8572479, image 675)
Samuel Sheppard (plaintiff) against Samuel Woodward (defendant) In debt. John Patterson comes into court…for the defendant…trial is deferred until next court of quarterly sessions.
1816 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard Jr.- 1 slave over 16 y/o and 1 horse, living in Upper District.
Fleming Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o, 2 slaves over 16 y/o and 3 horses, living in Upper District.
January 1, 1816 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8572479, image 692)
An inventory and appraisement of the estate of Samuel Shepard was this day returned to court and ordered recorded.
Note: Who was this? Look this up. NOT ours, this was the Richmond Auditor!
March 11, 1816 (Henrico County, Virginia Deeds, FS8151686, image 117)
Indenture between Stephen Duval, Martin Smith, Reuben Burton, Zachariah Magruder, Samuel Patterson of Henrico County (one part) and Royal F. Sheppard (other part) for $285 sold 20 acres of land in Henrico County bounded by Charles Woodward, Samuel Brown
October 15, 1816 (Henrico County Marriage Bonds)
Samuel Smith Cottrell married Sally Sheppard, with consent of her mother Sally Sheppard. Royal F. Sheppard, surety.
Note: This was the daughter of Reuben Sheppard and Sally Cocke. Samuel Smith Cottrell (1782-1855) was the son of Charles W. Cottrell (1751-1817) and Mary Shapard (1758-1799), who then married Mary “Polly” Allen Sheppard in 1799, being Royal F. Sheppard’s mother, so Royal and Samuel Smith Cottrell were step-brothers, as well as brothers-in-law as Royal married his sister Polly.
November 9, 1816 (Henrico County Court Minutes, pg 132)
Ordered that Samuel Cottrell, Peter Cottrell and Royal F. Sheppard the commissioners appointed to sell the land belonging to the estate of William Willis, pay cash to Stephen Duval what money they have in their hands for the sale of said land and that the said Duval retain the same together with the balance of the money he now owes until the further order of this court.
November 23, 1816 (House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia)
Committee of Priviliges and elections for Henrico County had a petition of George Savage, complaining of the undue election of William B. Chamberlayne, returned to serve as a delegate for the County of Henrico…that the votes of (many names) David A. Sheppard…were objected to in the notice furnished by W.B. Chamberlayne by George savage as illegal, and that they should be expunged from the poll of Mr. Chamberlayne…
Note: William Byrd Chamberlayne (1789-1858) married Ann Williamson Mosby in Henrico County in 1804. He became a lawyer and served in the War of 1812 as a Captain of the 1st Virginia Regiment. then was elected to the House of Delegates from Richmond in 1816-1821.
1817 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
David A. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o
February 3, 1817 (Henrico County, Virginia Deeds)
David A. Sheppard sold his inheritance land of 116 acres to Samuel Cottrell for $1400 on Feb. 3, 1817. David A. Sheppard to Samuel Cottrell both of Henrico for $1,400 land in Henrico adj., Bullock, Royal F. Sheppard, Samuel Brown on Flat Branch, being 116 acres. (signed) David A. Sheppard (Witness) Royal F. Sheppard.
Note Samuel Cottrell was the same married to David’s cousin Sarah W. Shepherd (daughter of Reuben).
March 3, 1817 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8737445 image 137)
Upon the __ of Samuel Brown, Ordered that William Cottrell, Royal F. Shepherd and Martin Pate or any two of them be appointed commissioners to view a road proposed to be opened by said Brown from Woodson’s bridge to Stephen Duvals mill and into the Three Notched Road.
Note: Stephen Duvall, et al. purchased the lands of Deep Run around R.F. Shepherd to make this mill.
March 3, 1817 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8737445 image 139)
Admon on the est of Charles Cottrell Jr. granted Royal F. Sheppard who with Samuel Cottrell his security gave bond in the penalty of $2000 – conditioned according to law. – William Cottrell, Samuel Cottrell, Jno. F. Henley and Samuel Brown or any three appointed appraisers.
Note: This was Samuel Smith Cottrell’s brother. Born 1779 married Eliza Potts.
March 8, 1817 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8737445 image 150)
Robert Shapard among others selected as jurymen for case Sheppard vs. Ellis, Cottrell vs. Smith, Munford vs Wright, etc.
Note: This is Robert Shapard son of William Shapard, brother of William Shapard of Richmond.
July 7, 1817 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8737445 image 173)
Ordered that the hands of AndersonT___? Frances Ellis, Lucy Ellis, Jessie Ellis, William Cottrell, Elizabeth Duvall, William Ellis and John Ellis be taken from the road of which Milner Redford is survey, to work on the Three Chopped Road from Deep Run to Tuckahoe Creek and that Royal F. Sheppard be appointed surveyor of the Three Chopped Road.
Note: Elizabeth Duvall may be Elizabeth (Shapard) (1755-?) who married Joseph Duvall.
Ordered that Edward C. Mayo, John S. Ellis, Benjamin Mosby, Robert Pleasants, Samuel Cottrell and Hugh Davis be recommended to the executives of the commonwealth as fit to be commissioned Justices of the Peace for this county.
Note: I have not found Samuel Cottrell as a judge in court records.
August 9, 1817 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8737445 image 189)
Ordered that Royal F. Sheppard, John F. Henly, Samuel Brown and Martin Pate of any three be appointed commissioners to settle the executorship of Samuel Drewing on the estate of Frances Evans deceased.
August 22, 1817 (Henrico County Mixed Probate Records, FS 7645104, image 450-451)
Will of Charles W. Cottrell…I Give to my beloved wife Mary Cottrell, for the duration of her life, the tract of land whereon I now live, and negros Daniel, Moll, Sally, Tom and 1/3 of household and kitchen furniture, 1/3 of crop of corn, wheat, oats, fodder, also 1/3 of pork, also 1/3 money. I give to my daughter Judy Brown negros Luckey and her children Bill, Stephen, John, Mary, Jane, Henry, Seloy, Claborne of which she has possession. I give to my daughter Elizabeth Cottrell negro Jenny, Nan and her child Archer of which is in her possession. I give to my daughter Martha Cock negro Poll and her child David, and negro Cynthia of which is in her possession. I give to my daughter Polly Shepherd negros Claibourn and Betty of which is in her possession. I give to my son Samuel Cottrell negros Joseph, Johnson and ½ land adjoining the Deep Run Coal pits. I give to my son Benjamin Cottrell negros Bob, Phillis and a sorrel mare, bed and furniture, cow and calf and after the death of my wife I give him the tract of land whereupon I now live. I give to my grandsons John Cottrell and Richard P. Cottrell children of my deceased son Charles Cottrell Shepherd, decd., the balance of my tract of land adjoining the Deep Run Coal Pits not given to my son Samuel Cottrell. I give to my granddaughter orphan of Charles Cottrell Shepherd negro Lucy and her children Bob, Moses and Amey and a negro Lewis. I give to my granddaughter Maira Brown, daughter of Samuel Brown negro named Dick. I give to my granddaughter Harriet Brown daughter of Samuel Brown negro Will. I give to my daughter Judy Brown $100. I give to my daughter Betsy Cottrell $100. I give to my daughter Patsey Cock $100. I give to my daughter Polly Shepherd $100. I give to my grandchildren orphans of my son Charles Cottrell Shepherd $100 to be equally divided between them. The balance I wish equally divided between son Samuel Cottrell, Benjamin Cottrell, Elizabeth Cottrell, Patsey Cock, Polly Shepherd, and one part for my three grandchildren John Cottrell, Richard P. Cottrell and Mary Cottrell…I appoint my son-in-law Samuel Cottrell and my son Samuel Cottrell and my son-in-law Royal F. Shepherd executors of this last will and testament. August 22, 1817. (witness) Peter Cottrell, David A. Shepherd, Nathaniel Holman, Thomas Ford.
Note: Will was proved on February 2, 1818 by oath of Peter Cottrell and David A. Shepherd.
Note: Charles Waddell Cottrell (1751-1818) married Mary Sheppard, sister of Samuel Sheppard III (1767-1795). Charles was widowed circa 1798 and remarried to his brother-in-law Samuel’s widow Mary (Allen) Sheppard (1769-1826). Strangely through this second marriage, Charles W. Cottrell became Royal F. Sheppard’s father-in-law as well as his step-father!
Note: In March of 1817, Charles Cottrell, Jr. died and Royal F. Shepherd was administrator with Samuel Cottrell surety giving $2000 bond.
September 1, 1817 (Henrico County Court Minutes, pg 259)
Ordered that Royal F. Sheppard, John F. Henly, Samuel Brown and Marlin Pale or any three be appointed commissioners to settle the executorship of Samuel Drewing on the estate of Thomas Evans, deceased.
October 6, 1817 (Henrico County Court Minutes, pg 264)
Samuel Sheppard’s guardian’s account returned and OR
November 10, 1817 (Henrico County Deeds, book 17, pg 165)
Samuel Cottrell and Sarah his wife to David A. Shepherd all of Henrico for $1600 money of Virginia a tract of land in Henrico bonded: corner on Heth, Sheppard & Co., on John Lacy’s line on road leading to Burtons coal pits, being 80 acres. Signed Samuel Cottrell, Sarah Cottrell. Witness: Royal F. Shepherd, Thos. Ford, Samuel Cottrell, Sr.
Note: Samuel Cottrell, Sr. died in 1818.
Note: Heth, Sheppard & Co., was a coal company of Harry Heth, Benjamin Sheppard, Robert Gordon and James Carrie.
1818 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
David A. Sheppard - 1 white pole, 3 slaves over 16 y/o, living in Upper District.
Royal F. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o, 2 slaves over 16 y/o, 1 slave 12-16 y/o and 3 horses, living in Upper District.
Sally Sheppard (wife of Reuben deceased) – 1 slave over 16 y/o, 1 horse
February 2, 1818 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8737445 image 217)
Charles W. Cottrell will provide by 2 writs ___ probate granted Samuel Cottrell, sr. and Royal F. Sheppard who with Peter Cottrell, David A. Sheppard and Edward C. Mayo his securities gave bond in the penalty of $10,000 conditioned according to law.
Note: His inventory is extensive. He had 13 slaves and a tremendous amount of supplies for his plantation.
February 2, 1818 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8737445 image 218)
Administration on the estate of Benjamin S Cottrell granted Samuel Cottrell who with Peter Cottrell and David A. Sheppard security gave bond in the penalty of $3000 conditioned as the law requires.
Note; Benjamin Sheppard Cottrell inventory had negro bob $600, Negro Philis $400, sorel mare $75, cow and calf $18, bed and furniture $30.
February 19, 1818 (Henrico County Wills and Estate records)
Royal F. Sheppard purchased from the estate sale of Charles W. Cottrell, deceased: cross saw, pole axe, cotton seed, flax, dressing glass [mirror], pillow cases, slave girl Phillis, corn, crockery ware, bucket, iron pot, oats, cider casks, sythe & cradle, sheep sheers, decanter, 8 lbs iron, parcel of plank board.
June 2, 1818 (Henrico County Court Minutes, pg. 400)
Writs of Adquoddammum awarded on the land [of] David Bullock, Wm. Cottrell, Charles W. Cottrell, Reuben Burton & Co., Samuel Cottrell, Royal F. Shepherd, Charles Woodward, John F. Benley, Reeves Tinsley, John Tinsley, Reuben Shepherd, Deceased, Peter Jones, Shepherd Jones, Naney Nelson and John Amble for the purpose of condemning land for a road to be executed on Friday the 12th of this month.
May 4, 1818 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8737445 image 241)
Ordered that Royal F. Sheppard administrator of Charles Cottrell make up and settle and account of his administration before John F. Henley, Charles Woodward, Martin Pate and John Patterson, or any three…
May 6, 1818 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8737445 image 245)
Samuel Cottrell assigned guardian to John P. Cottrell, Richard P. Cottrell and Mary Cottrell orphans of Charles Cottrell deceased who with Royal F. Shepherd his security gave bond in the penalty of $3,000 conditioned according to law.
Note: This was Charles Sheppard Cottrell (1779-1818)
June 2, 1818 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8737445 image 259)
Writ of adquoddomminum awareded on the lands David Bullock, William Cottrell, Charles W. Cottrell, Reuben Burton & Co., Samuel Cottrell, Royal F. Shepherd, Charles Woodward, John F. Henley, Reaves Tinsley, John Tinsley, Reuben Shepherd, deceased, Peter Jones, Shepherd Jones, Naney Nelson and John Ambler for the purpose of condemning land for a road to be executed on Friday the 12th of this month.
August 3, 1818 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8737445 image 271)
Ordered that William Cottrell be appointed surveyor of the road from Woodward’s bridge to the Three Notched Road below Allen’s old tavern and that with the hands of Francis R. Ellis, Jessie Ellis, William Williams, Joseph Woodson, Samuel Cottrell, Mary Cottrell, R. F. Sheppard, Charles Woodward, M. Tinsley, John Henley, Martin Pate, Reuben Tinsley, Reuben Alley, John Lawrence, James Lawrence, Joseph Blackburn, James Jones and his own hands, he keep the in repair according to law.
Aug 7, 1818 (Henrico County Virginia Marriage Records)
David A. Sheppard married Nancy Putman [Patmon]. Price Shoemaker was security.
Note: Price Shoemaker (1789-1842) was married to Cynthia Patmon, Nancy’s sister.
Note: Nancy Patmon’s was the daughter of Watson Patmon (?-1815) and Elizabeth Miller (?-c.1823) who married in 1792. Watson died before March 10, 1815 in Henrico County (list of his inventory on that date). He had five children that lived to adulthood: William Patmon (1793-c.1845) married Sarah Winn (?-1852) they moved to Hanover Co. Va., in 1816; Fleming Patmon (1797-c.1849) married Sarah “Sally” Miller Ryall on Feb. 7, 1820; Cynthia Patmon (1795-1857) married Price Shoemaker (1789-1842) on April 30, 1811, they migrated to Shelby and Daviess Co. KY in 1824.; Nancy Patmon (1800-1823) married David A. Sheppard on August 7, 1818; Elizabeth Patmon (1802-c.1845) married Thomas M. Shoemaker (1796-1863) on August 6, 1821, they migrated to Shelby and Daviess Co., KY in 1823. Notice that Price Shoemaker and Thomas M. Shoemaker were brothers, the sons of Thomas Shoemaker and Frances Shapard. In 1849, Samuel D. Sheppard, son of Royal F. Sheppard moved to Daviess Co KY and lived next to Thomas M. Shoemaker in the 1850 census.
Patmon Deeds in Henrico Co: 1795 Watson Patmon already had land. He bought 130 additional acres on Upknam Brook in 1795 form his wife’s family - Elizabeth Miller sold her family land with her siblings in 1795 (Edward Miller & Mary his wife, John Miller and Frances his wife, Robert Miller, Obadiah Clarke & Nancy his wife, Watson Patmon & Elizabeth his wife). In 1797 he bought an additional 130 acres from Nathan Wilkinson. 1798 he and Eliz sold 75 acres on Rocky Branch to Richard Grinstead. He bought 22 acres on the waters of the Brook from Valentine Kelly in 1799. He and Eliz sold 37 acres at the head of the brook to Daniel Browning in 1801. He and Eliz sold 75 acres to Samuel Staples in 1802. E and Eliz sold 15 acres to John Cringan on the new coal pitt road. In 1806 he and Eliz sold a lot and house in the city of Richmond for $1000 to Francis Moncas containing 238 acres that Watson Patmon purchased form Lyddall Brittain in 1799. In 1808 Watson and eliz sold 19 acres on coal pitt road to Samuel Staples. In 1809 Watson and Eliz sold 12 acres on coal pitt road to Patrick Gentry. In 1810 he bought 8 acres from Wm Kelley. In 1810 John Price was indebted to Peter Cottrell, Jr. and they paid Watson Patmon $1 to sell Prices estate if the debt wasn’t paid. In 1811 Watson and Eliz sold 60 acres of land on Upham Brook to Price Shoemaker. In 1814Waatson & Eliz sold for $1000 2 ½ acres in Scuffle town to Thomas Hames. In 1814 he gave 100 acres to William Patmon (for the love and affection he felt towards him) (Elizabeth did not sign). 1815 tax record shows Watson Patmon, est. William may have migrated to Hanover Co. Va before 1820. He is missing from 1818 Henrico tax record. (THERE IS A William Patmon in the Hanover Co. Tax list of 1816). Elizabeth is listed in 1819 tax. She is missing in 1820. There in 1822 (last record of her in taxes)
In 1823 Fleming Patmon and Sarah his wife were indebted to Price Shoemaker for $750 patmon sold to Peter Cottrell 139 acres land on the Brook conveyed to Patmon by Price and Cynthia Shoemaker in 1823 if debt not paid. His land was located on the Richmond Turnpike and also old coal pit road. Fleming Patmon was appointed Constable of the upper district of Henrico County in June 1834 and 1836 for a term of two years. In1840, William Patmon and wife Sarah and Fleming Patmon and wife Sarah M., sold to 12 acres of land 7 miles above Richmond on the eastern side of Deep Run Turnpike to James Thomas. Fleming first listed in 1819 tax, 1821 tax, 1824, 1826, 1827, 1828 (he has multiple slaves), 1830
November 2, 1818 (Henrico County Court Minutes, pg 477)
Ordered that Hezekiah L. Wright, David Holloway, William McKim and David Bullock…do examine, state and settle the administrators account of Polly Sheppard as administratex of Samuel Sheppard, deceased and make report thereof to the court.
November 2, 1818 (Henrico County Court Minutes, pg 479)
Ordered that the collector of the county levy pay Sheppard & Pollard $10 the amount of their account for printing 8 __ of blanks for the magistrate of Henrico County.
Note: This is Samuel Sheppard.
December 7, 1818 (Henrico County Court Minutes, pg 512)
On account of Samuel Cottrell & Royal F. Shepppard as executors of Charles W. Cottrell, deceased. Returned and OR.
December 7, 1818 (Henrico County Court Minutes, pg 507)
Samuel Shepards administrators account returned and OR.
December 7, 1818 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8737445, image 315)
An account of Samuel Cottrell and Royal F. Sheppard as executors of Charles W. Cottrell, decd, returned and O.R.
December 26, 1818 (Methodist church records)
Samuel Sheppard married Maria Davis December 26, 1818 in Methodist Church of Richmond
1819 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
David A. Sheppard - 1 white pole, 3 slaves over 16 y/o, 1 horse, living in Upper District.
Royal F. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o, 4 slaves over 16 y/o, and 3 horses, living in Upper
June 8, 1819 (Henrico County Court Minutes, FS 8737445, image 364)
Ordered that John S. Ellis, Royall F. Shepherd and William B. Price be appointed overseers of the poor for this County in the Upper River District; John Sheppard, Hugh Davis and John Walker in the Upper Swamp District; William Keesee, Thomas Salmon and William Randolph in the Lower River District; William Carter, John Hales and Josiah Gouthwright in the Lower Swamp District.
1820 (Census, Henrico County Virginia)
Royal F. Sheppard: one male 26-44, two white females under 10, one white female 16-25, 8 slaves.
1820 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
David A. Sheppard - 1 white pole, 3 slaves over 16 y/o and 3 horses, living in Upper District.
Royal F. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o, 3 slaves over 16 y/o, 1 slave 12-16 y/o and 3 horses, living in Upper District.
Sarah Sheppard (wife of Reuben deceased) – 1 white pole over 16 y/o, 1 horse.
Reuben Jr. – 1 white pole over 16 y/o.
Nancy – 2 slaves over 16 y/o.
March 15, 1820 (Henrico County, Deeds book 21, pg 231)
A.F. Biggens sold to S. Shepherd both of Richmond five shares of stock in the Richmond Turnpike Company via public auction in front of the Eagle Hotel in the city of Richmond and S. Shepherd being the highest bidder at $26 each, for a total of $130.
Note: Samuel Shepherd? Note: Samuel Shepherd officed since 1816 next to the Eagle Hotel.
April 11, 1820 (Henrico County Marriage Bonds)
Royal F. Sheppard married Mildred Sheppard on April 11, 1820
Note: This was his cousin. She was the daughter of Reuben and Sally Cocke.
September 26, 1820 (Henrico County, Virginia Deeds)
Royal F. Sheppard and Mildred (wife) of Henrico sold for $100 to Joseph Riddle 12 3/8 acres on Old House Branch, adj., Duval, Robert Sheppard, Lucinda Sheppard.
Note: Robert and Lucinda Sheppard were Royal’s cousins from his uncle Reuben Sheppard.
Note: Mildred Sheppard was also the daughter of Reuben…Royal married his first cousin.
1821 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
David A. Sheppard - 1 white pole, 1 slaves over 16 y/o and 3 horses, living in Upper District.
Royal F. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o, 3 slaves over 16 y/o and 3 horses, living in Upper District.
Sarah Sheppard (wife of Reuben deceased) – 1 slave over 16 y/o, 1 horse.
Reuben Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o.
William SHAPARD – 1 white pole over 16y/o, 15 slaves over 16 y/o, 3 slaves 12-16 y/o, 8 horses.
1821 (Henrico County VA Chancery Court case David A. Sheppard & Nancy Sheppard vs Guardians of Elizabeth Patmon, Library of Virginia)
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1821 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 428)
List of all Justices of Peace of Henrico County. Samuel Brown date of Commission October 12, 1812 and resigned on November 3, 18__; Samuel Pleasants October 28, 1819 to November 1, 18__; Hugh Davis August 1, 1820- August 9, 1820; Jesse Sneed April 24, 1824- may 3, 182_; William Shapard April 13, 1824 – May 3, 182_...
February 5, 1821 (Henrico County Probate Records, FS 7645104, image 562)
Will of Thomas Shoemaker: give to daughter Elizabeth Johnson negro girl Ammaka & $400, paid out $30 annually; son Holman Shoemaker negro boy James, and tract of land in Goochland Co.; son Price Shoemaker land in Goochland Co and negro man John; daughter Sally Cocke negro women Hannah & Bet, and a boy Ceaser; son Thomas M. Shoemaker 25 acres, in addition to what I have already given him, and negro woman Lydia; give to son Royal Shoemaker ½ tract of land where I now live including the manner house and other buildings, and negro man Joe, and one feather bed.; Son Edwin Shoemaker the balance of my tract of land, and negro boy Anthony and one feather bed; two grandchildren Reynolds S. Shoemaker and Samuel Shoemaker children of my son Samuel Shoemaker, deceased, the tract of land I purchased from John Morris; granddaughter Frances Shoemaker (daughter of Price) negro girl Lettey; granddaughter Frances Cocke negro girl Anna. Appoint Thomas M. Shepomaker executor. March 24, 1820. (Signed) Thomas (X) Shewmaker. Witness: Peter Cottrell, George Eubank, Mansfield Martin.
At meeting at courthouse on February 5, 1821 Will was proved. Thomas M. Shoemaker executor with David A. Shepperd and Price Shoemaker securities of $7,000.
August 6, 1821 (Henrico County, Virginia Deeds)
Royal F. Sheppard, Stephen Duval & David A. Sheppard are bound $1500 as Royal F. Sheppard was appointed Constable of Upper District of Henrico County for 2 years.
October 2, 1821 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 432)
Rule against David A. Sheppard for not attending as a witness made on yesterday discharged.
November 7, 1821 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 442)
Ordered that the collector of the last County levy pay Hugh Davis three dollars and twenty five cents money paid by him to Thomas Richie & Sheppard & Pollard for advertising the building of a poor house.
Note: This is Samuel Sheppard.
1822 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
David A. Sheppard - 1 white pole, 2 slaves over 16 y/o and 4 horses, living in Upper District.
Royal F. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o, 3 slaves over 16 y/o and 4 horses, living in Upper District.
Reuben Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o.
William SHAPARD – 2 white poles over 16y/o, 20 slaves over 16 y/o, 3 slaves 12-16 y/o, 15 horses.
January 2, 1822 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 457)
On the motion of Wm. Mayo high sheriff of Henrico County, Samuel M. Sheppard is admitted his deputy and there upon the said Sheppard took the oath giving assurance of fidelity to the commonwealth… Ordered that it be certified that Samuel Sheppard is a person of honesty, property and good demeanor.
Note: Who is this Samuel? Appears to be Samuel M. Sheppard born March 9, 1801 son of John M. Sheppard (born 1763) and Sarah Pulliam (born 1769) (married 1789).
January 7, 1822 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 459)
Ordered that Royal F. Sheppard one of the overseers of the poor of this county bind out to John S. Ellis according to law John Halestock until he arrives to the age of twenty one years. (John Ellis and R.F. Sheppard also were ordered to bind Tom and Jesse Halestock to “any person they may think best until they reach 21 years.”)
(See February 2, 1822 entry. The halsocks were free boys of colour.)
February 2, 1822 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 461)
Ordered that John S. Ellis one of the overseers of the poor of this county bind out Jesse Halestock a free boy of colour to Royal F. Sheppard until he arrives to the age of twenty one years according to law.
March 4, 1822 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 466)
An amount of William Alley against the Commonwealth amounting to $1.60 was presented in county, examined and allowed and with the certificate of Royal F. Sheppard a constable of Henrico County, ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts.
March 4, 1822 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 467)
Ordered that John S. Ellis and Royal F. Sheppard two of the overseers of the poor in the upper end of the county , bind out Cynthia Conway daughter of Kittumsy Conway to John Fleisher till she arrives to the age of 21 years according to law.
Note; In 1822 John S. Ellis was a Justice of Henrico County.
May 6, 1822 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 480)
An account of Royal F. Sheppard as constable in Henrico County against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $6.64 was produced in court sworn to by said Sheppard examined and allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts.
July 1, 1822 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 504)
Royal F. Sheppard was granted administer of the estate of Sally Shepherd on oath that together with Stephen Duval his security.
August 9, 1822 (Henrico County, Virginia Deeds)
David A. Sheppard and wife Nancy & Thomas M. Shoemaker and wife Elizabeth all of Henrico County sold to William Fulcher of Richmond City for $1,900 two tenements of ground on “H street” in the city of Richmond, part of city plat No. 571 – one lot bounded by William Wirt, William Price (deceased) and ends at the brickwall home of David A. Sheppard. (Deed has illustrated plat). Lot is 5,028 sq. ft.
Note: Thomas M. Shoemaker (1796-1863) is likely David’s cousin via Thomas’ parents being Thomas (1730-1803) and Frances Sheppard (1762-?), David’s aunt. They were also brother-in-laws through David’s wife Nancy Patmon being sisters with the wife (Cynthia Putman) of Price Shoemaker, being Thomas M. Shoemaker’s brother, also their wives were sisters Nancy Patmon and Elizabeth Patmon )
Note: Henrico Co. Marriage Records record Aug 7, 1818, David A. Sheppard married Nancy Putman. Price Shoemaker was security.
Note: Many of the Shoemakers migrated to Daviess Co., Indiana. Ordered that Peter Wilkinson, Samuel Cottrell, Ambrose Hutcheson, Liddall Bowles and Jacob Smith be appointed commissioners to settle the guardianship account of Price Shoeaker as the guardian of Elizabeth Patmon and make report to court (8727445 Henrico County Court Minutes, November 5, 1821, image 435).
August 21, 1822 (Henrico County, Virginia Wills and Inventories, FS7645105, image 74)
An inventory of the personal estate of Sally Sheppard, deceased, on 21st day of August, 1822: Furniture, kitchenware, food, spinning wheels, tools, 4 cows, crop of fruit, crop of greens, crop of cotton, crop of oats, crop of wheat, negro boy Peter, negro boy James, negro man Solomon.
Royal f. Sheppard administrator account of sales on August 21, 1822: purchasers were: Charles Nuttall, Benjamin Duvall, James H. Patterson, William Alley, Stephen Duvall, Royal F. Sheppard (who purchased loom, candlesticks, bread tray, blankets, table cloths, barrels, gun, hoes, plow and gear, cow), Reuben Shepherd, James Longest, John S. Ellis, Thomas Shaw, John L. Bowles, Samuel Cottrell, Jr., Jordan Fares, Anderson Sharp, John Brown, Martin Pate, Samuel Flesher, Bartan Smoot, Samuel Brown, Charles Woodward, John F. Henley, Thomas Cocke, John Patterson, Royal Shoemaker,
October 7, 1822 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 528)
Ordered that John F. Henley, Jesse Seed, Charles Woodward and Obadiah Duval…be appointed commissioners to settle the accounts of Sally Sheppard as guardian of Reuben, Richard, Lucinda and Robert Shepherd orphans of Reuben Shepherd decd., and report.
Ordered that the same commissioners…do settle the accounts of Royal F. Sheppard administrator of Sally Sheppard, decd., and report…
Note: Sally died, her inventory was appraised on December 2, 1822, her account of sales were rendered to the court on August 4, 1823.
May 6 1822 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 483)
Ordered that the hands of Stephen Duval, Zacharia McGruder, Samuel Cottrell, Peter Fletchar , John Blackburn, Samuel Brown, Samuel Cottrell, Jr., Royal F. Sheppard, Richard Sheppard and Charles Woodward be assigned to work on the Notched Road from the Short Pump to Deep Run of which Royal F. Sheppard is surveyor.
June 4, 1822 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 502)
Ordered that John F. Henley be appointed overseer of the poor in the place of Royal F. Shepherd…
July 1, 1822 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 504)
Administration on the estate of Sally Shepherd, deceased, granted Royal F. Shepherd who made oath thereto and together with Stephen Duval his security gave bond in the penalty of $2000 conditioned according to law. John F Henley, Charles Woodward, Jesse Sneed and Obadiah Duval or any three appointed appraisers.
Note: Jesse Sneed was a judge in Henrico County in 1824.
August 5, 1822 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 511)
Samuel Cottrell in by the court assigned guardian to Reuben Shepherd, Richard Sheppard, Lucinda Shepherd and Robert Shepherd, orphans of Reuben Shepherd, deceased, and thereupon the said Samuel Cottrell with John Patterson his security gave bond in the penalty of $3000 conditioned according to law.
Ordered: That John F. Henley, Charles Woodward, Jesse Sneed and Obadiah Duval or any three be appointed commissioners to examine and report to this court the value of the share of each legatee in the land of which Reuben Shepherd died seized and not previously divided.
October 7, 1822 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image (530)
Ordered: That David A. Sheppard be appointed surveyor of the road from Hungary Run to Deep Run Coal Pits in the place of John Lacy, and it is further ordered that with the hands assigned to work on said road he keep the said road in repair according to law.
1823 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
David A. Sheppard - 1 white pole, 2 slaves over 16 y/o and 4 horses, living in Upper District.
Royal F. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o, 3 slaves over 16 y/o and 4 horses, living in Upper District.
Reuben Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o.
Richard Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o.
William SHAPARD – 2 white poles over 16y/o, 17 slaves over 16 y/o, 2 slaves 12-16 y/o, 15 horses.
Robert SHAPARD – 1 white pole over 16 y/o.
January 18, 1823 (Guardians Reports of Henrico County, Pg 117)
Agreeable to the ___ Order of Henrico County Court, we have this day examined the accounts of Sally Shepherd guardian of Rebuen Shepherd, Richard Shepherd, Luciendia Shepherd and Robert Shepherd orphans of Reuben Shepherd, Deceased, and it seems that the said guardian received the sum of $76.55 for each of the above orphans, and they appear to be charged $40 each for board and clothing the year 1816, Richard Shepherd seems also entitled to $12 for the rent of a parcel of land in the year 1822, which leaves the estate of the said guardian indebted to Richard Shepherd $48.55 and to each of the other orphans $36.55, making in the whole $158.20, to the amount of which we have assigned bonds o Samuel P. Cottrell the present guardian of the said orphans.
Note: In Henrico County Wills and Inventories (FS7645105, image 85) January 18, 1823:
Royal also sold the undivided land of Reuben Sheppard, deceased, for $691 and a negro woman for $150, the amount divided between the legatees (minus $42 commission for the sale). Also the amount of $947 from the estate sale was to be divided between the legatees in the amounts of: $217.43 to Richardson Jones (via his wife), $217.43 to James Patterson (via wife), $217.43 to Samuel Cottrell (via wife), $217.43 to Royal F. Shepherd (via wife) and Samuel P. Cottrell was given $869.72 as guardian for Reuben, Richard, Lucinda and Robert Shepherd.
April 8, 1823 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 584)
An account of Royal F. Sheppard Constable of Henrico County against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $6.45 was presented in court, sworn by said Sheppard, examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts.
June 16, 1823 (Goochland County, Virginia Wills, Inventories, FS7645034, image 202)
Amount of sales of the estate of Jesse E. Redford, deceased, 1818. Items from the estate sold to Woodson Blankenship, William Crouch, Samuel N. Cragwall, William Gill, Samuel Sanders, William Redford, William Nabours, Milner Woodson, Joseph S. Walking, William Goode, Samuel Cocke, Robert Woodson, Joshua P. Hunnicutt, Ben Cocke, Thomas Cole, Samuel Shepherd purchased one negro girl Sally $300, one crop of wheat $164.08, one bond on Samuel Woodward $19.62, to hire of a negro man Pharow for two years $110.00. (signed) Royal F. Shepherd as administrator of said Redford. (returned to court 16th day of June 1823.
Note: This is a very important document linking Royal and Samuel, as well as strong evidence that Jesse was the husband of their sister Elizabeth (Elizabeth Shepppard married Jesse E. Redford in Goochland County on November 30, 1808. Consent of Samuel Brown). Jesse E. Redford died before November 14th in 1818. In May 16, 1823 R.F. Shepherd furnished an administrators list of receipts received by him as administrator of J.E. Redford. Samuel Woodson had numerous payments, as well as Ben Cocke. List tallies 1819-1822. Joseph Woodson & Mary his wife of Hanover Co., to Jesse E. Redford 119 ½ acres in Goochland Co., on Buffalo Creek Dec. 23, 1815 (Edward Pleasant Valentine Papers, Vol. 3, Ancestry). Jesse E. Ellis Administrator vs. Robert L. Pleasants & Phillip Pleasants in debt. Case heard in April 1820 in Goochland superior court (FS8249519, image 230). Superior Count of Goochland April 18, 1821 Royal F. Shepherd administrator of Jesse E. Redford, deceased vs. Phillip Pleasants & Isaac W. Pleasants, On motion for a judgement and award of exe__ on delivery bond. Defendant came not, thus verdict for plaintiff for $170.14 and costs… Royal F. Shepherd qualified as administrator of Jesse E. Redford, decd., gave bond in penalty $10,000 with David A. Shepherd & Stephen Duvall (Goochland County Court Minutes, November 16, 1818, FS8572286, image 926). Henrico County Tax records for 1810 list “Ellis Radford” with one slave and two horses. 1811 list him 2 slaves 2 horses. 1812, 1813 has 3 slaves 1 horse (this was last listing for him in Henrico County) Jesse E. Redford first appears in Goochland County personal Tax records in 1814 (next to Frances Redford Estate and Robert Redford) he is listed with I slave 12-16 y/o and one horse. In 1815 1 slave above 16, 1 horse and 1 cow. 1816 he has 2 slaves over 16 y/o, 1 horse (he is next to Capt. Richard Redford). 1817 he has 3 slaves over 16 y/o and one horse (next to Francis Redford estate). 1818 he has 3 slaves over 16 y/o and 2 horses. In 1820 listed as Jesse E. Redford Est. with 1 slave over 16 y/o. 1821 & 1822 no J.E Redford listed but an Elizabeth Redford listed with 2 slaves over 16 y/o (ours?). 1824 & 1825 Elizabeth listed with 2 slaves and one horse. This was the last record of her in tax lists. There was an Elizabeth Redford (widow) that married Martin Pate (c.1775-1845) on July 3, 1828 in Henrico Co. VA (ours?). Note: J.E. Redford was the surety for the marriage of Royal F. Sheppard to Polly Cottrell on April 4, 1810!
May 5, 1823 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 590, 593)
Royal F. Shepherd this day resigned his office as Constable. (William Gill was appointed Constable of the upper district in place of Royal F. Shepherd).
May 7, 1823 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 594)
Fords executors vs. Easley & Sims – David A. Sheppard special bail for Sims.
May 7, 1823 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 595)
Account of Royal F. Sheppard against Henrico County in the amount of $12 for services rendered as surveyor of a road…
August 4, 1823 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 619)
Administer on the estate of Elizabeth Duval, deceased, granted Stephen Duval and Obadiah Duval who made oath and with John L. Bowles and Royal F. Shepherd their securities: gave bond in the penalty of $4000 conditioned according to law. John S. Ellis, Jesse Sneed, William Gill, Royal F. Shepherd or any three appointed as appraisers.
Ordered that John S Ellis, Jesse Sneed, William Gill, Royal F. Shepherd, Samul Brown or any three be appointed commissioners to settle the administrators account of Stephen Duval and Obadiah Duval as administrators of Elizabeth Duval and report.
Note: This is likely Elizabeth Shapard (c.1755-1823) who married Joseph Duvall (?-1800).
August 5, 1823 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 620)
Commonwealth vs Luckey Lawrence. On an information filed against the defendant on a presentment of the grand jury made against her for living in an adulterous manner with Joshua Peake. Jury: Samuel Sheppard (foreman)… verdict of guilty and fines $20.
August 9, 1823 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 631)
Ordered that Reuben Burton, Samuel Cottrell, Royal F. Sheppard, David A. Sheppard and John Lacy or any three appointed commissioners to examine and settle the accounts of Thomas M. Shoemaker as executor of Thomas Shoemaker, deceased, and report.
August 12, 1823 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737445, image 633)
The County of Henrico created precincts and appointed processioners of the land:
Precinct 13: Samuel Cottrell, William David and William Ellis, Jr.
Precinct 15: Samuel Brown…
Note: The Shapard land would have been around these precincts
November 10, 1823 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 61)
David A. Shepherd and Fleming Patmon on jury of case England vs. Haxall.
Note: Fleming Patmon was elected March 4, 1822 as a Captain in the Henrico County Militia, 4th Div., 2nd Brigade, 33 Regt. In April 1822, he became a Constable of Henrico County with James S. Ryall and John P. White as securities. He resigned his office of constable on March 4, 1823.
1824 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
David A. Sheppard - 1 white pole, 2 slaves over 16 y/o and 4 horses, living in Upper District.
Royal F. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o, 1 male slave over 16 y/o 2 female slaves over 16 and 5 horses, living in Upper District.
Richard Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o.
Reuben Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o.
William SHAPARD – 2 white poles over 16y/o, 19 male slaves over 16 y/o, 6 female slaves over 16y/o, 1 slave 12-16 y/o, 12 horses.
1824 (Deduction/Hunch)
David A. Sheppard’s wife Nancy Patmon either died or they divorced. There are County court cases from February 2, May 10, August 10 & November 1824 between “Sheppard vs Patmon” or “Sheppard trustee vs Patmon” unsure if they are our people, however there is only one David A. Sheppard in the Tax records of Henrico County and his son (John D. Sheppard) reports his parents are David A. & Nancy Sheppard, and Nancy Sheppard report she is a Ryall and her son is John D. Sheppard born about 1826. Thus David A. remarried to Nancy Apperson Ryall after the death or divorce of his first wife.
January 5, 1824 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 73)
David A. Shepherd, John Lacy, Edwin Shoemaker and Macos Ford or any three of them settle the accounts of John Ford, executor of Chlaswood Ford and report.
February 25, 1824 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 81)
David A. Sheppard and Fleming Patmon (and others) summoned to court as juror in case.
March 6, 1824 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 92)
David A. Sheppard & Fleming Patmon (among others) on jury of Web & Co., vs Lambert.
March 10, 1824 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 95)
David A. Sheppard witness for the plaintiff on case Clark vs. Ford.
May 5, 1824 (Henrico County Deeds, FS8190463, image 431)
Charles Nuttall and Maria his wife sold to Royal F. Shepherd (all of Henrico County) for $360, land on Deep Run bounded by Samuel Cottrell, Samuel Brown, and Royal F. Shepherd being 40 acres.
June 7, 1824 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446)
Account of Royal F. Sheppard against Henrico County in the amount of $9 for services rendered as surveyor of a road…
August 2, 1824 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 142)
Redford administrators vs. Hutcheson. On motion ordered that David A. Sheppard be made and inserted in the declaration as plaintiff in the place of Royal F. Sheppard, the said David A., being administrator de bonis non of the plaintiff.
August 3, 1824 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 143)
Royal F. Sheppard on jury of Commonwealth vs. John McDermott for selling spirits without a license, found guilty fined $30.
August 6, 1824 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 150)
David A. Sheppard on jury of Bowden’s executors vs. Dandridge.
December 8, 1824 (Goochland County Virginia Deeds, Book 26, pg. 110)
Reuben Shepherd of Henrico County and William Powell of Goochland – Reuben Shepherd is indebted to Elijah Childress in the sum of $220 – if not paid William Powell will sell said Shepherd’s land of 50 acres on Broad Branch, bounded by Thomas Roundtree, Samuel Leake and William Ford, being the same land that said Childress conveyed to said Shepherd.
Note: See entry March 31, 1832, Reuben sold this land to Samuel Leake in 1832, thus Reuben was able to pay off the above debt.
1825 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
David A. Sheppard - 3 slaves over 16 y/o, 1 slave 12-16 y/o and 5 horses, living in Upper District.
Royal F. Sheppard – 3 slaves over 16 y/o and 5 horses, living in Upper District.
William SHAPARD – 25 slaves over 16 y/o, 2 slaves 12-16 y/o, 14 horses.
January 3, 1825 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 183)
William Ellis will proved by oath, probate granted, Exectuors John Ellis and Peter Cottrell…Royal F. Sheppard was one of them men appointed to apprase the estate.
February 7, 1825 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 189)
Odered that Fleming Patmon, Patrick H. Gentress, Macon Ford, John Ford and David A. Sheppard or any three of them do appraise the estate of Jno. Whites, deceased.
March 26, 1825 (Goochland County Virginia county court minutes FS8572287, image 576)
Reuben Shepherd to William Powell Trustee for the benefit of Elijah Childress deed of trust conveying real estate was on 26th day of March 1825 present in court and recorded.
April 6, 1825 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 217)
A report of Jesse Snead who was appointed to superintend the election of Overseers of the Poor in the upper river district of Henrico County was this day rendered into court and it appearing by the said report that Mealachie Tinsley, David A. Shepherd and Jno. S. Bowles were duly elected as Overseers of the Poor in the said district and the court doth thereupon award a writ requiring them to be summoned to the next court to qualify as such according to law.
May 4, 1825 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 224)
Royal F. Sheppard was on jury for Keaton vs. Walker. And Higgenbotham vs. May.
May 9, 1825 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 230)
This day David A. Sheppard qualified as an overseer of the poor in this County.
Note: The overseers placed poor orphans into apprenticeships with tradesmen for them to learn how to support themselves.
June 7, 1825 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 238)
The Court this day proceeded to lay the levy for the county of Henrico for the present year (1825) as follows, to wit: …Royal F. Shepherd amount of his account - $4.00; David A. Shepherd amount of his account - $16.50.
August 1, 1825 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 253)
Ordered that William Gill be appointed surveyor of the road from Deep Run Church to Short Pump in the place of R. F. Shepherd with the usual hands.
September 5, 1825 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 315)
Ordered that Edward Ambler, William Gregory, Fleming Patman, Henry Brock and David A. Sheppard or any one of them…settle the accounts of Patrick M. Gentry as administrator of William Cutts, deceased and make report thereof to the court.
1826 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
David A. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16y/o, 4 slaves over 16 y/o, 2 slave 12-16 y/o and 4 horses, living in Upper District.
Royal F. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16, 3 slaves over 16 y/o, 2 slaves 12-16y/o and 3 horses, living in Upper District.
William SHAPARD – 1 white pole over 16y/o, 33 slaves over 16 y/o, 1 slaves 12-16 y/o, 16 horses.
1826 (Goochland County Virginia Tax List)
Richard Sheppard – one horse
Reuben Sheppard – 5 slaves over 12 y/o, 1 horse.
Note: This is the first record of them Richard and Reuben in Goochland tax records. Richard then vanishes from the tax record until 1831, vanishes in 1832, and then returns in 1833 to 1840, then vanishes for good.
There is a Peter SHAPARD that shows up in 1829 until 1839…? Who is this?
1826 (Henrico County Virginia Chancery Records, Samuel Cottrell, Jr., et al., vs George W. Brown, et al., 1826)
To the worshipful County Court of Henrico in Chancery sitting humbly complaining sheweth unto your worships your orators Samuel Cottrell, Jr., and Samuel Cottrell, Sr., and your oratrix Elizabeth Cottrell, wife [she was married to her cousin, Samuel Cottrell, son of Peter] of your orator Samuel Cottrell Cottrell, Sr., that in the year 181_ (left blank) one Charles Cottrell then of the county of Henrico departed this life first having made __ last will and testament which has heretofore been proved and admitted to record by this worshipful court. That by this will the said Charles Cottrell bequeathed to Mary Cottrell his wife for and during her natural life a certain piece or parcel of land lying therein and in the said county, supposed to contain about 300 acres with remainder in fee with his son Benjamin Cottrell. That some short time after the death of the said Charles Cottrell and during the lifetime of the said Mary Cottrell the wife of the said Charles Cottrell, the said Benjamin Cottrell the son and ___ departed this life intestate without issue leaving the following persons his heirs at law, to wit, your orator Samuel Cottrell, Jr., and your oratrix Elizabeth his brother and sister; George W. Brown, Elizabeth Brown and Overton Brown the only children of the deceased sister Judy Brown who was before her marriage with Samuel Brown, Judy Cottrell and daughter of the deceased Charles Cottrell; Charles Cooke, Sarah Cooke, Samuel Cooke, Mary Cooke, Martha Cooke children of Mary [Martha] Cooke who before her marriage was Mary [Martha] Cottrell daughter of the said Charles Cottrell and who is now also dead; Elizabeth Shepherd and Mary Shepherd infant children of Mary Shepherd deceased who before her marriage was Mary Cottrell and daughter of the said Charles Cottrell, deceased; John and Mary Cottrell children of Charles Cottrell deceased and who was son of the said Charles Cottrell the elder. That the ___ children of the said Judy Brown, Martha Cooke, Mary Shepherd and Charles Cottrell the son are all infants and under age and are by the law of this land…
Note: Mary Sheppard is Mary Cottrell who was the first wife of Royal F. Sheppard, per these papers it is ascertained that he only had two surviving daughters by his first marriage by 1826 (she died before 1820). Thus any male heirs would have been born after his marriage to Mildred Shepherd in 1820.
February 6, 1826 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 359)
On application of Lancelot Woodward and John Willis for leave to have a new road opened from Tuckahoe Coal Pits through the lands of John Wickham to the James River Canal. Ordered that Jessee Sneed, Samuel Brown, John F. Henley, Samuel Cottrell and Royall F. Sheppard or any three of them…be appointed commissioners to view the ground along which such road is proposed..and to report to this court.
Note: Henrico County was the site of the first commercial coal operation in the United States. It was part of the Richmond Coal Deposit, containing high quality coal. Coal was less utilized before the Rev. War as wood was plentiful and accessible and cheap. Coal was often used by smiths to burn their furnace hotter while iron working. It was used during the war to make guns. Henrico had the Tuckahoe coal pit and the Deep Run Coal pit, both of which became more utilized as the county was settled and Richmond became more populated. It was used to heat homes, run steam engines, smiths furnace, etc. Henrico could get the coal to most anywhere prior to the coming of the trains due to it easily being shipped down the streams and creeks to the James River then to ships. Much less expensive than shipping by land. Coal began to really boom in the 1830s and up to the civil war, after which trains could reach other better quality deposits and ship for less than water travel. Early on pits were dug straight into the ground (10 to 15 feet or so) and the coal hollowed out until the pit collapsed upon itself. Then another pit was dug, etc. Later mines were dug deep into the ground. Very dangerous work.
March 22, 1826 (Goochland County Marriage Bonds)
Reuben Sheppard, Jr., married Susan G. Jordan.
Note: This was the son of Reuben Sheppard (Royal’s uncle). She was the daughter of Reuben Jordan. Mr. Jordan owned a 500 acre plantation in Goochland Co and owned approx. 6 slaves. His children were: Robert W., James B., Susan G., Samuel M., Reuben F., Joseph W., Sarah F., Phebe Ann.
July 3, 1826 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 411)
Ordered that Royall F. Sheppard be appointed Surveyor of the road from Woodwards bridge to Three notched Road, in the place of Wm. Cottrell, with all the usual hands.
May 7, 1826 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 460)
Ordered that the rule made against David A. Sheppard for failing to attend as a witness for the petition in suit Clark against Ford be discharged.
August 7, 1826 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 442)
Ordered that Jessee Sneed, Malachi Tinsley, John S. Ellis, Temple Redel and William Alley, or any one of them…do examine and settle the accounts of Samuel Cottrell and Royal F. Sheppard as executors of Charles W. Cottrell, deceased and do make report thereof to the court.
Novermber 7, 1826 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 460)
Ordered that the rule made against David A. Sheppard for failing to attend as witness for the petition on suit Clark against Ford be dismissed.
November 30, 1826 (Goochland County Deeds, FS7645035, image 74)
The inventory and appraisement of the estate of Reuben Jordan, deceased taken Nov. 30, 1826. Much farm equipment, livestock etc., two slaves and accounts against John G. Crouch ($16.53), Robert Edwards ($5.50) and Reuben Sheppard ($41.94).
Note This is Susan G. Jordan’s father.
1827 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
David A. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16y/o, 4 slaves over 16 y/o, 1 slave 12-16 y/o and 3 horses, living in Upper District.
Royal F. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16, 3 slaves over 16 y/o, 2 slaves 12-16y/o and 3 horses, living in Upper District.
William SHAPARD – 1 white pole over 16y/o, 31 slaves over 16 y/o, 2 slaves 12-16 y/o, 17 horses.
1827 (Goochland County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard – 2 slaves over 12 y/o, 2 horse.
March 7, 1827 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 521)
David A. Sheppard was listed as a juror on case of Commonwealth vs. Henry Easley.
March 10, 1827 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 524)
William Shapard is a Justice of the peace.
March 14, 1827 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 527)
“Thomas m. Shoemaker (administrator of Richard Cocke, deceased) is not a resident of the Commonwealth.”
May 7, 1827 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 543)
Ordered that …David A. Sheppard and Fleming Patman (among others) be summoned to appear here the first day of August to shew cause if any they can, why the should not be fined for failing to attend on this day as Grand Jurors they having been summoned.
May 7, 1827 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 539, 543)
Royall F. Sheppard was summoned as a juror for a grand jury inquest by which William Ford and Thomas Alley received misdemeanors.
Ordered that David A. Sheppard and Fleming Patmon be summoned to show if they can why they should not be fined for failing to attend on their day as grand jurors.
May 12, 1827 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737446, image 551)
Royal F. Sheppard, Stephen Duvall, John Bowles, Malachai Tinsley were appointed appraisers of the estate of Peter Cottrell, deceased. (orphan children were assigned to Sally Cottrell guardian and listed as: Maria, john, Reuben, Caroline).
May 19, 1827 (Richmond City, Virginia, Deed Book, FS film 8191504, image 94)
We Samuel Shepherd and Nathaniel Denby, justices of the peace in the Coorporation of the City of Richmond, in the State of Virginia…
Note: Who is this Samuel Shepherd of Richmond?
May 30, 1827 (Henrico County, Virginia Deeds)
Reuben Shepherd & Susan (wife) of Goochland County sold to Stephen Duval of Henrico County land for $50 on Deep Run and Old House Branch being ¾ acre- being the distribution of land allotted to Reuben Shepherd by his father Reuben Shepherd, deceased. (Signed) Reuben Shepherd & Susan G. Shepherd
Note: Reuben married Susan Jordan, daughter of Reuben Jordan.
June 5, 1827 (Henrico County Virginia Mixed Probate Records, FS 7645105, image 401)
Samuel Cottrell & Royal F. Shepherd executors in ___ with the estate of Charles W. Cottrell.
1827 – To amount of sales of the property of which Mary Cottrell died seized made on the 13th day of July 1826 - $1,285.95; note due by Nathan Brown - $10.20… Credits: Dr. Jno G Crouch, Samuel Cottrell, Peter Cottrell, M. Tinsley, Dr. Wm H. Johnson…
Note: Royal’s mother was Mary Allen who married Samuel Shapard III, and after his death she married Charles W. Cottrell. Mary died circa July 1826.
November 8, 1827 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds Book 29, pg 584)
Indenture between Fleming Patmon & David A. Sheppard of Henrico sold to Richardson Energy of Henrico for $1 all the interest and estate of Michael B. Portiame he obtained from Thomas Underwood…being two tracts of land one being 10 acres, and the other 7/8 of an acre. (signed) F. Patmon & David A. Sheppard.
Note: in 1827 Fleming Patmon was a captain in the 33rd Regt. 4th divison of the Virginia Militia. (FS 8737446, image 536)
1828 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
David A. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16y/o, 4 slaves over 16 y/o, 1 slave 12-16 y/o and 5 horses, living in Upper District.
Royal F. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16, 4 slaves over 16 y/o, 2 slaves 12-16y/o and 4 horses, living in Upper District.
William SHAPARD – 1 white pole over 16y/o, 32 slaves over 16 y/o, 3 slaves 12-16 y/o, 21 horses.
1828 (Goochland County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard – 1 slave over 12 y/o, 1 horse.
January 16, 1828 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
David A. Sheppard of Henrico sells to Thomas Mieuve & John Tyler of Richmond & James P. Tyler, one negro boy Jessee, one wagon and gear, three work horses. Whereas David A. Sheppard is indebted to James P Taylor in the sum of $217.97, and David Sheppard has executed a note with Ambrose Hutcheion as security. If not paid items will be sold at public auction to satisfy the debt.
February 9, 1828 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
Richard C. Sheppard of Goochland County sold to Samuel Cottrell of Henrico land for $55 adj., Samuel Cottrell & Wm. Brown, being 6 acres.
May 5, 1828 (Richmond Enquirer, Vol. 25, No. 18, July 18, 1828)
At a meeting of Jackson Corresponding Committee for Henrico County held on May 5, 1828 at Henrico County Court House...Resolved that this Committee will cordially and zealously support the nomination of Andrew Jackson of Tennessee for the office of President of the United States at the next election and John C. Calhoun of South Carolina for the office of Vice President, and that we will use all honorable means to promote their election. ..the following citizens be added to the committee…David A. Shepherd, Fleming Patmon (among many others)
March 2, 1828 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
David A. Sheppard of Henrico sells to Samuel Dunn of Richmond & Mosby Woodson of Richmond on negro girl “Causey”. Whereas David Sheppard is indebted to Mosby Woodson in the sum of $50. If not paid item will be sold at public auction to satisfy the debt.
April 1, 1828 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds, book 30, pg 237)
David A. Sheppard & Royal F. Sheppard both of Henrico sells to Samuel Sheppard of the City of Richmond one negro boy “Stephen”. Whereas David Sheppard is indebted to Samuel Sheppard in the sum of $134.60 from August 31, 1826. If not paid item will be sold By Royal F. Sheppard at public auction to satisfy the debt. (signed) David A. Shepherd.
June 14, 1828 (Constitutional Whig, Vol. 5, No. 42)
By a deed of trust extended to the subscribers by David A. Shepherd dated 16th January, 1822 and duly recorded in the clerks office of Henrico County for the purpose of securing a certain sum of money therein mentioned we shall sell to the highest bidder at public auction on Tuesday the 17th of June at the Tavern of Wilson Brackett in the city of Richmond the following property (negro boy Jesse, one wagon, three horses and gear. Trustees: Thomas Mieure & John Tyler.
Note: This is David’s property being sold at auction.
July 28, 1828 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds, book 30, pg 275)
David A. Sheppard of the county of Henrico “for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which I bear to Mary E. Shepherd, John J.D. Shepherd and Mary Jane Shepherd” all of Henrico County, and also for their consideration of one dollar to me in hand paid do convey to them 170 acres of land in Henrico county, adj., Mosby Sheppard and others, 4 feather beds and furniture, one bureau, two mahogany tables, set of china, chairs, clock, gig and harness, 3 pots, 3 oven lids, and all my household and kitchen furniture, three cows. (signed) David A. Shepherd (witness) John Lacy, John Thorp, Melchagedick (X) Miller. Recorded August 4, 1828.
Note: This indenture is perplexing due to having two “Marys.” Initial thought was that “Mary E. Sheppard” is actually Nancy A. Sheppard and it is a misprint. This may be more likely as it avoids the bizarreness of having two children named Mary. Also we known that there is a misprint on Johns name in the same document, stating “Jon J.R. Sheppard” instead of the known “John J.D. Sheppard.” There is also no dower release listed on the land which further lend itself to being his wife and two children. However, if it truly is three children, the order the children are arranged makes me think that Mary Elizabeth was born to his first wife circa 1820, and John D. and Mary Jane were born to his second wife since it is recorded that John was his second wife’s child. Also note that there are four beds (one for each member of family, or one shared bed and three for children). The fact that they had so many beds is impressive.
Note: Those in debt and would have to liquidate all their assets to repay their creditors. During this time there were no exemption laws, thus all possessions a person or business owned were subject to be sold to satisfy his debt, generally causing total ruin to the owner. The creditor, if unsatisfied in his personal collection efforts, would force collection of the debt through the courts via lawsuits. However, if still unsuccessful, there was another more dreaded means of at least partial collection. “Shavers,” made a business of purchasing delinquent credit notes at a discount, and then forcing full collection, by the sheriff, who would hold a public auction of some or all of the debtor’s property needed to satisfy his debt. Note:
Note: There is a marriage from Henrico County on November 26, 1850 for Dabney Archer (1828-1889) to Mary Jane Sheppard (b. 1825-1890). Records suggest this Mary Jane Sheppard’s parents are William Pendleton Sheppard and Mary Ludwell Goosley. Dabney may have been son of William Archer (died 1832) and Charlotte Archer of Powhatan Co., VA. In 1845 Dabney ran a grain and feed store in Richmond with Chastain Clarke. He had 1/20 portion of an 800 acre tract of land in 1874 that her sold partly in Powhatan Co., and partly in Chesterfield Co. On April 11, 1890 Mary Jane Archer died in Richmond, mother of William W. Archer (managing editor of the Richmond State), Mary Ludwell Sheppard Archer and relict of Dabney Wharton Archer.
August 11, 1828 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds book 30, pg. 398)
David A. Sheppard & Nancy his wife to David Baker for $400 land in Henrico County adj. Heth, Shepperd & Co., & John Lacy, near the road leading to Burton’s coal field being 80 acres. (Signed) David A. Sheppard, Nancey A. Sheppard.
***Note: Nancy signes Nancy A. for Nancy Apperson…she is Nancy Apperson Ryall. See Record Sept. 9, 1851.
Note: Heth, Shepherd & Co. is listed as an expenditure from Oct 1816- Oct. 1817 in the amount of $31.90 for the Executive of the House of Delegates in Richmond.
Note: Heth, Sheppard & Co., was a coal company of Harry Heth, Benjamin Sheppard, Robert Gordon and James Carrie.
Note: This is the same land that he purchased from Samuel S. Cottrell on November 10, 1817 (Henrico County Deeds, book 17, pg 165)
November 16, 1828 (Henrico County Marriage Bonds)
Lucinda Sheppard married Thomas Duke.
Note: This was the daughter of Reuben Sheppard, Royals’ uncle.
1829 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
David A. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16y/o, 1 slaves over 16 y/o and 2 horses, living in Upper District.
Royal F. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16, 4 slaves over 16 y/o, 1 slaves 12-16y/o and 4 horses, living in Upper District.
William SHAPARD – 1 white pole over 16y/o, 31 slaves over 16 y/o, 3 slaves 12-16 y/o, 33 horses.
Note: This was the last year David A. Shepherd was listed in the tax records.
1829 (Goochland County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard – 2 slaves over 12 y/o, 2 horse.
January 5, 1829 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737447, image 246)
Robert S. Redford and John F. Redford orphans of Jesse Redford deceased made choice of Royal F. Sheppard for their guardian and thereupon said Sheppard with Samuel Shepherd his security entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $1000 continued according to law…
Note: A Robert S. Redford was a printer in Richmond Virginia.
May 13, 1829 (Henrico County Virginia Deed)
John Willis – public sale of land on November 28, 1829 of 105 acres on Chickhominy Swamp adjacent John A. Sheppard, John Sheppard and David A. Sheppard.
Note: John A. Sheppard (died 1845) was no relation to us. He was the son of Benjamin Sheppard and Mary Ray. His siblings (listed from his fathers will) were William Fleming Jefferson Sheppard, [John A. Sheppard], Sarah “Sally” Sheppard, Mary Polly Vaden Sheppard, Hunley Sheppard.
November 2, 1829 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737447, image 376)
Sarah Cocke, Polly Cocke, Martha Cocke, orphans of Thomas Cocke, decd., made choice of Samuel Brown as her guardian. Royal F. Shepherd was Samuel’s security.
October 31, 1829 (Richmond City Virginia Deeds, FS8560208, image 576)
Indenture between E.W. Roots, executor of Augustin Davis, late of the City of Richmond deceased and Thomas T. Webb and Harriet his wife, Samuel Shepherd and Maria his wife, Charles T. Davis and Matilda his wife and Edward Davis. Which said Harriet, Maria, Matilda and Edwin are heirs of the late Augustin Davis of the first part and Samuel Shepherd of the second part. Whereas Agustin Davis did in his lifetime viz: on the first day of July 1825 by his last will and testament desire that…and executor might sell his estate…and E.W. Roots being that executor did on October 31, 1829 sell to Samuel Shepherd a three story brick house on E & 11th streets in the city of Richmond being part of parcel of lot No. 376, presently occupied by Mrs. Standard, at a price of $4510. (deed goes on to sell this lot to Samuel) Samuel signs his name Sam’l Shepherd.
Note: According to Richmond Tax Records: In 1851 Samuel Shepherds estate lists lot 376 with heirs and Richard Hill in trust with a value of $11,000. In 1852, Edward Shepherd sold his interest in the estate to M.R. Webb. In 1857, interest in S. Shepherd Est., land transferred from S.S. Cottrell, S. Shepherd and from Julia Ann Fisher. In 1858, land interest in estate transferred from A.F. Leonard, M. R. Webb & D.A. Sheppard to Thos. R. Price. Last tax record of Samuel Shepherd estate is listed in 1863.
October 31, 1829 (Richmond City Virginia Deeds, FS8560208, image 591)
Indenture between E.W. Roots, executor of Augustin Davis, late of the City of Richmond deceased and Thomas T. Webb and Harriet his wife, Samuel Shepherd and Maria his wife, Charles T. Davis and Matilda his wife and Edward Davis. Which said Harriet, Maria, Matilda and Edwin are heirs of the late Augustin Davis of the first part sold for $3010.00 to George Hendree of second part a three story brick building on E Street, being part of lot No. 376, presently occupied by Samuel Shepherd, Ritchie and Cook, as the engineer office.
Note: similar lots were sold on same date as above by the heirs to: Wm. E. Randolph for $4060 a 3-story brick building on E Street part of lot 376 presently occupied by Dr. Clark; To the Bank of the Unites States for $3380 a frame-building on E Street part of lot 376.
1830 (Census, Henrico County Virginia)
Royal F. Shappard, two white males under 5, two white males 5-9, one white male 40-49, one white female under 5, two white females 10-14, one white female 30-39, 7 slaves.
Samuel Shepherd (Richmond Madison Ward, Va) 2 males under 5, one male 15-19, one male 30-39, one female under 5, one female 10-14, 2 females 30-39, one female 60-69, 5 slaves (male 25-35, female under 10, female 10-23, female 24-35, female 36-54).
1830 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Royal F. Sheppard – 5 slaves over 12 y/o, 4 horses, living in Upper District.
William SHAPARD – 35 slaves over 12 y/o, 35 horses.
1830 (Goochland County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard – no slaves over 12 y/o, 2 horse.
January 4, 1830 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737447, image 402)
An account of Royal F. Shepperd and Samuel Brown as trustees of Martha Cocke and her children Sarah, Samuel and Polly Cocke was this day returned and ordered to be for exceptions.
February 1, 1830 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737447, image 411)
Reynolds and wife vs Cottrell and others in Chancery – Royal F. Shepherd is by the court assigned guardian to the infant defendants to defend them in the suit and heard on bill and answers and decree according to rough filed.
February 1, 1830 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737447, image 413)
Royal F. Shepherd was a juror on case between Daniel Perkins vs Nelson Cary.
May 6, 1830 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737447, image 451)
On the motion of [Judge] William Shapard ordered that Jesse Snead, Wm Cottrell and Royal F. Shepherd be appointed commissioners to view the way proposed to change the road from any point near the fork of the Three Notched Road to any point between said fork and Tuckahoe Creek and also the old road and report to this court the comparative conveniences and inconveniences that will result as well to the public as to individuals if such road be opened…
June 10, 1830 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737447, image 469)
Royal F. Shepherd was on jury of case between Jesse Snead, Richard Adams & Charles Hay vs Isaac A. Goddin.
October 25, 1830 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
Robert Sheppard of Richmond sold for $50 to Stephen Duval of Henrico County land on Old House Branch, adj., Joseph N. Riddle, Stephen Duval, being 11 acres.
December 3, 1830
Miss Elizabeth Baylor of Carolina died at the house of Samuel Shepherd (in Richmond)
1831 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Royal F. Sheppard – 6 slaves over 12 y/o, 4 horses, living in Upper District.
William SHAPARD – 35 slaves over 12 y/o, 35 horses.
1831 (Goochland County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard – 1 male over 21 y/o, no slaves, 2 horse, 2 giggs.
Richard C. Sheppard – 1 male over 21 y/o, 1 coach.
March 10, 1831 (Goochland County Virginia Deeds, Book 29, pg. 106)
Reuben Shepherd and Susan G. Shepherd his wife sold to Robert W. Jordan and James B. Jordan for $450 all the rights to the estate of Reuben Jordan, deceased, being the father of said Susan G. Shepherd.
March 10, 1831 (Henrico County Virginia Processioner’s Returns, FS 8573902, image 292)
Precinct 17. March 10 ,1831 David A. Sheppard’s Est. .. (he lived near John A. Sheppard, John Sheppard, John O. Brown, John Brown, John P. White, James O’Brians, E. Priddy, Dr. William Minton, Mosby Sheppard…)
Note: David A. Sheppard had died before March 10, 1831. In 1830 Royal F. Sheppard lived in Precinct 13. Fleming Patmon lived in Precinct 16.
September 1, 1831 (Hutchings County Court Minute Book, Richmond City Virginia, pg 59)
Certificate of qualification of Samuel Shepherd as a Captain of Infantry returned and OK.
Note: Our Samuel at 39 year sold.
September 13, 1831 (Richmond Constitutional Whig, September 21, 1831, pg. 1)
Married on 13th Inst., Mr. Robert Shepherd of this city, to Miss Mary A. Shepherd of Henrico Co.
Note: This was the son of Reuban Sheppard and cousin of Royal F. Sheppard marring Royal’s daughter.
1832 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Royal F. Sheppard – 7 slaves over 12 y/o, 4 horses, living in Upper District.
William SHAPARD – 32 slaves over 12 y/o, 34 horses.
1832 (Goochland County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard – 1 male over 21 y/o, no slaves, no horses
March 31, 1832 (Goochland County Virginia Deeds, Book 29, pg. 387)
Samuel Leake and Sarah his wife sold to Reuben Shepherd all of Goochland County for $2000 a mill pond and adjoining 10 acres with all houses, etc., bounded by Charles Ford, John Ford and Benjamin Nickols.
Note: Reuben became a mill operator in 1832. There is an additional deed from March 31, 1832, Reuben to Samuel Leake for $1000 due April 1, 1836, whereby Reuben will sell the mill and 10 acres at public auction if unpaid.
March 31, 1832 (Goochland County Virginia Deeds, Book 29, pg. 426)
Reuben Shepherd and Susan G. his wife sold 50 acres of land to Samuel Leake for $250, bounded by William Ford, Thomas Roundtree and Samuel Leake.
Note: This is the same land that he purchased from Elijah Childress prior to December 8, 1824 in Goochland County.
October 1, 1832 (Richmond City, Henrico County, Deeds book 31, pg 304)
Daniel Trueheart and Elizabeth his wife of the first part and Samuel Shepard and Thomas C. Howard of the second part and Joseph Allen of the third part, Whereas Daniel Trueheart is justly indebted to Joseph Allen in the sum of $300 due in December, $200 due next February, $300 due February 1834, $300 due December 1834, $200 due February 1835….(12 notes)… Trueheart sells to Shepard and Howard a lot in Richmond on 3rd Street 66 feet X 188 feet to be held in trust and sold at public auction if Trueheart does not pay his debts.
Note: Trueheart was a printer (see notes on Samuel Shepherd)
October 20, 1832 (Goochland County Virginia Deeds, Book 29, pg. 472)
John W. Ford to Reuben Shepherd all of Goochland for $20 land adjoining Shepherd’s Mill pond on the waters of Tuckahoe Creek, being 5 acres.
October 20, 1832 (Goochland County Virginia Deeds, Book 29, pg. 472)
Benjamin Nickols (son of William, Jr.) to Reuben Shepherd, both of Goochland, for land on Tuckahoe Creek (map included) for $20.
1833 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Royal F. Sheppard – 2 white pole over 16, 5 slaves over 16 y/o, 2 slaves 12-16y/o and 4 horses, living in Upper District.
1833 (Goochland County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard – 1 male over 21 y/o, no slaves, no horses
Richard C. Sheppard – 1 male over 21 y/o, no slaves no horses.
March 11, 1833 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737448, image 194)
Daniel Hopkins orphan of Jacob Hopkins deceased…this day chose Royal F. Shepherd for his guardian and the court doth appoint Royal F. Shepherd as guardian to William, Alexander, Elizabeth and John Hopkins also orphans of the said Jacob Hopkins deceased, and thereupon the said Royal F. Shepherd together with Samuel Shepherd his security who first justified an oath to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $4000 conditioned and accounting to law.
Note: “Daniel Hopkins” is actually “Samuel Hopkins” as proved in a later document. Samuel Hopkins dies before 1842, as he is not listed among the “living children”.
1834 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Royal F. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16, 4 slaves over 16 y/o, 2 slaves 12-16y/o and 5 horses, living in Upper District.
Samuel Sheppard – 4 slaves over 16y/o, 1 slave 12-16y/o, 4 horses
1834 (Goochland County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o, 1 slave 12-16 y/o, 1 horse/mule
Richard C. Sheppard – 1 white pole.
1834 (Henrico County Chancery Records)
Samuel Redford vs. Elizabeth Pate, etc. Martin Pate.
LOOK THIS UP. NOT AVALIABLE ONLINE. List sheppard in document.
March 19, 1834 (Henrico County Processioners Returns, FS 8573902, image 343)
D.A. Sheppard, Est listed in Precinct 17.
April 4, 1834 (Henrico County Deeds, book 36, pg 151)
Susanna Lee of Henrico sold to Samuel Shepherd of Richmond for $9000 a tract of land in Henrico County and bound according to plat and survey dated March 21, 1825 made by Peter Cottrell the surveyor of Henrico County, bound as follows: at Westham Turnpike, Harvie’s line, John Robinson’s western corner, Canal of James River to James River to Westham Turnpike Road containing exclusive of the James River Company’s land 282 ½ acres.
Note: Not sure is he actually purchased this or not there is another deed connected to this one that is confusing.
May 6, 1834 (Henrico County Deeds, book 36, pg 382)
Stephen Duvall and Lucy his wife of Henrico sold to Royall F. Shepherd of Henrico for $28 Virginia money a tract of land in Henrico bounded by: Stephen Duval, Charles Woodward, deceased, Quire Ockerson [Quioccasin] Road, Royal F. Shepherd corner, containing __ ½ acres (one or two). (signed) Stephen Duval and Lucy Duval
December 22, 1834 (Goochland County Virginia Deeds, Book 30, pg. 260)
John W. Ford to Reuben Shepherd all of Goochland for $20 land adjoining Shepherd’s Mill on the waters of Tuckahoe Creek, being 6 acres.
1834-1835 (Henrico County Processioners Returns, FS 8573902, image 325)
Royal F. Sheppard was a processioner for precinct 13 for ten days, Samuel Cottrell and Richard Dabney also processioned with him.
Note; Processioners were paid about $1 per day for their service.
1835 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Royal F. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16, 5 slaves over 16 y/o, 1 slaves 12-16y/o and 5 horses, living in Upper District.
Samuel Sheppard – 5 slaves over 16y/o, 7 horses
1835 (Goochland County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o, 1 slave over 16 y/o.
Richard C. Sheppard – 1 white pole, 1 slave over 16 y/o.
October 4, 1835 (Henrico County Court Minute Book, FS film 8737448, image 552)
On motion of John E. Woodward administrator of David A. Woodward, deceased the court appoints Royal F. Sheppard, Stephen Duvall, Samuel Brown, John F. Henley and Charles Maxwell with authority to audit, syaye and settle te accounts of the administrator.
Note: These men were also given authority to settle the guardian records for the orphans of David A. Woodward.
December 12, 1835
Ad: Book and job printers in Richmond. Samuel Shepherd & John B. Colin will conduct business on the cross streets 13th next to Eagle Hotel leading from Main Street to Shockhoe Warehouse in the house formerly occupied by Samuel Shepherd & Co.
1836 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Royal F. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16, 5 slaves over 16 y/o, 1 slaves 12-16y/o and 5 horses, living in Upper District.
Samuel Sheppard – 7 slaves over 16y/o, 8 horses
August 5, 1836 (Henrico County Probate Records, FS7676113, image 501)
Royal F. Sheppard, John Alley and Obadiah Alley rendered their appraisement and inventory of the estate of Shepherd Brown, deceased.
1837 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Royal F. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16, 6 slaves over 16 y/o, and 5 horses, living in Upper District.
Samuel Sheppard – 6 slaves over 16y/o, 8 horses
1837 (Goochland County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o, 2 slaves over 16 y/o, 1 horse/mule
Richard C. Sheppard – 1 white pole.
February 27, 1837 (Goochland County Virginia Deeds, Book 31, pg. 184)
Charles Ford and Jane A. his wife sold 20 acres of land to Reuben Shepherd all of Goochland for $50, adjoining Benjamin Nickols, Reuben Shepherd
1837 The year of the economic depression known and the Panic of 1837 that lasted until the mid 1840s…the effects seem to have hit Virginia hard in 1840.
February 27, 1837 (Goochland County Virginia Deeds, Book 31, pg. 184, FS 7645037, image 123)
Charles Ford and Jane A. his wife sold to Reuben Shepherd for $50 land in Goochland County being 20 acres, bounded by Benjamin Nickols and Reuben Shepherd.
April 20, 1837 (Goochland County Virginia Superior Court Order Book, FS8249519, image 328)
Thomas P. Watkins against Richard C. Shepherd, Reuben Shepherd and George T. Johnson. In Debt. This cause by consent of the plaintiff is dismissed and it is ordered that the defendants do pay to the plaintiff his costs by him about this suit in this behalf expended.
October 20, 1837 (Goochland County Virginia Superior Court Order Book, FS8249519, image 344)
Thomas P. Watkins against Richard C. Shepherd, Reuben Shepherd. In Debt. The defendants not appearing on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney it is considered by the court that the plaintiff recover against the defendants $220 the debt in the declaration mentioned and his costs by him about this suit in this behalf expended ($7.11)…But the judgement is to be discharged by the payment of $135 with 6 percent per annum interest thereon from the 25th day of December 1836, til paid and the costs.
1838 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Royal F. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16, 5 slaves over 16 y/o and 5 horses, living in Upper District.
1838 (Goochland County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard and Richard C. Sheppard [together] – 2 white poles over 16 y/o, 1 slaves over 16 y/o, 1 horse/mule.
January 23, 1838 (Henrico County Processioners Returns, FS 8573902, image 407)
Nancy Shepard listed in Precinct 17, living next to her is James S. Ryall! A John B. Ryall also lived near them and Anderson Grubbs.
Note: James Smith Ryall was Nancy’s bachelor brother. John Bacon Ryall was her other brother. It appears the brothers purchased the lands of John P. White who had married their sister Betsy Burton Ryall.
December 15, 1838 (Goochland County Virginia Deeds, Book 31, pg. 172)
John W. Ford and Elizabeth his wife sold 360 acres of land to Reuben Shepherd all of Goochland County, for $1000 bounded by Chopped Road, road leading to Shepherd’s Mill, Tuckahoe Creek, Joseph Nichols.
1839 (Henrico County Virginia Tax List)
Royal F. Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16, 5 slaves over 16 y/o and 4 horses, living in Upper District.
Note: This is the last year of Royal F. Sheppard in the tax record of Henrico County. Note in 1840 he is living in Richmond.
1839 (Goochland County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o.
Richard C. Sheppard – 1 white pole, 2 slaves over 16 y/o, 4 horses/mules.
1839 (Goochland County VA Chancery Court case Charles H. Johnson vs Charles J. Johnson, Library of Virginia)
You orator Charles H. Johnson complaining to the court that John Hughson departed this life on the__ day in the year ___ after having published his last will and testament recorded in the clerks office of Goochland County, said Hughson was grandfather to your orator divided his estate between his children Susannah Johnson and Polly Mason, and that if the said Polly Mason die without lawful heir that her portion should go to the children of Susannah Johnson, the wife of Charles J. Johnson, and that the said Mason did depart this life without lawful heir, and that at the time of her death your orator and Elizabeth Shepherd, the wife of Richard Shepard, Hannah, Mary, Joyce and Virginia Johnson were the only children of the said Susannah Johnson [the said Hannah, Mary, Joyce and Virginia are infants under the age of 21]. Said Mason died with about 88 acres of land and a few slaves.
On December 14, 1839, by a decree of November 19, 1838 the court laid off the real estate devised to Polly Mason, deceased, by her father John Hughson, deceased, Lot #1 to Richard Shepherd and wife Elizabeth, Charles H. Johnson, Hannah, Mary, Joisy, and Virginia and Lot #2 to Susannah Johnson the wife of Charles J. Johnson; also the following salves Mat, Tarlton, Betty, Fanny and Caroline valued at $1,925 to Richard Shepherd and Elizabeth his wife, Charles H. Johnson, Hannah, Mary, Joisy and Virginia Johnson; and also the slaves Isham, Stepney, John, Sally and her two children sam and Alsey to Susannah Johnson the wife of Charles J. Johnson valued at $2075, paying the difference of $75 to the other heirs.
On December 17, 1839 the 38 ½ acres of land and slaves Betty, Matt, Fanny, Caroline and Tarlton were sold for a total of $2149.50 the amount of which was divided among the heirs Richard Shepherd and Elizabeth his wife, Charles H. Johnson, Hannah, Mary, Joisy and Virginia Johnson. [Charles H. Johnson purchased the land for $154] [no heirs purchased slaves].
Note: John Hughson’s wife was Hannah identified in his last will and testament. He died in 1829.
Note: There was an additional lawsuit in Goochland Chancery Court from 1846 whereby Littlebury B.T. Powers and wife Virginia (formerly Virginia Johnson) sues Charles J. Johnson and Susanna his wife, Charles H. Johnson, Richard Shepherd and Elizabeth his wife, Hannah, Mary and Joisey Johnson saying that John Hughton died in 1829 leaving the above mentioned estate to his daughters. And that Hannah Hughson died intestate and the estate of her late husband remained un___(?) but Charles J. Johnson had possession of the lands and slaves. The estate of John Hughton, deceased was appraised on December 14, 1839. Charles J. Johnson was administer of his estate. On November 17, 1846 a summons was issued to the Sheriff of Goochland County for Richard Shepherd and Elizabeth his wife to appear at the Goochland County Circuit Superior County of Law and Chancery on the first Monday of January 1847, first Monday in April 1847 to answer the complain of Littebury B.J. Powers and his wife Virginia. Suit was dismissed in May 1847 by the plaintiffs attorney.
March 3, 1839 (Goochland County Virginia Marriage bonds)
Richard C. Shepherd married Elizabeth Johnson. Charles Johnson, Jr., brother of Elizabeth. Security: Richard B. Wooldridge. Witness: Nathaniel Woodward.
Note: Richard B. Wooldridge was born in 1803 and lived in Goochland County. He was a slave holder. His wife was named Sarah according to the 1850 census.
1840 (Census, Henrico County Virginia)
Royal F. Sheppard (Richmond Ward 2, Henrico County, Va.) one white male under 5, one white male 5-9, six white males 20-29, one male 50-59, one white female 10-14, one white female 20-19, 4 slaves.
Samuel Shepherd (Richmond Ward 2, Henrico Co, Va) one male under 5, one male 10-14, one male 40-49, one female under 5, one female 10-14, one female 15-19, one female 20-29, one female 40-49, one female 60-69, one female 80-89, 4 slaves (male 24-35, female 24-35, two females 36-54).
Reuben Shepherd (Goochland) 1 male 30-39, one female under 5, one female 5-9, one female 10-14, one female 20-29, 4 slaves (male under 10, male 10-23, female 24-35, female 36-54).
1840 (Goochland County Virginia Tax List)
Reuben Sheppard – 1 white pole over 16 y/o, 3 slaves over 16 y/o, 4 horse/mule
Richard C. Sheppard – 1 white pole, 2 slaves over 16 y/o.
Note: This was the last year Richard C. Sheppard was listed in the Tax record for Goochland County.
March 14, 1840 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds)
Reuben Shepherd & Susan G. (wife) sold to Robert Jordan land on Tuckahoe Creek for $237, adj., Robert Jordan, James Jordan – being part of the estate of Reuben Jordan, deceased, father of Susan G. Shepherd.
Note: Their mother Phebe Jordan died in 1839.
April 14, 1840 (Henrico County Virginia Chancery Records, Samuel Cottrell, Jr., et al., vs George W. Brown, et al., 1826)
Lot No. 3. Containing 40 acres as laid down on the plat of the division of the real estate of Charles W. Cottrell deceased and which lot no. 3 was assigned to Mary and Elizabeth Shepherd children of Mary Shepherd deceased as will appear by reference to the report of the commissioners and plat annexed in the fiduciary suit in Chancery of Cottrell Etc., against Brown, etc., affirmed by the County Court of Henrico on the 5th day of December 1826.
Richmond, April 14, 1840
Received of Royal F. Shepherd each of us, $150, in full for the above described tract or lot of land, which our father Royal F. Shepherd conveyed by deed some years ago to Samuel Cottrell. This sum in full for the said land.
(Signed) Robert Shepherd “who intermarried with Mary Shepherd who has since died”
(Signed) Elizabeth Shepard
April 20, 1840 (Hutchings County Court Minute Book, Richmond City Virginia, pg 645, FS image 361)
James Potts vs. Robert Sheppard – case dismissed by the plaintiff
March 14, 1840 (Goochland County Virginia Deeds, Book 32, pg. 353)
Reuben Shepherd and Susan G. his wife sold for $700 to Robert Farrar, all of Goochland, 250 acres of land on Tuckahoe Creek, bounded by Three Notched Road, Joseph Nickols, Benjamin Nickols.
June 29, 1840 (Goochland County Virginia Deeds, Book 32, pg. 330)
Reuben and Sarah G. and William Miller all of Goochland, whereby Reuben Shepherd is indebted to Charles Ford in the sum of $669, and if unpaid, said Shepherd will sell, to satisfy the debt, 148 acres on Tuckahoe Creek bounded by Charles Ford, Benjamin Nicols, William Ford and Robert Farrar, including the waters of a grist mill.
Note: Reuben Shepherd operated a grist mill.
August 12, 1840 (Henrico County Virginia Deeds, book 42, pg 419)
Indenture between Royal F. Shepherd of the city of Richmond and Richard S. Cauthorn of Henrico County, for $1000 sold land of 161 ¼ acres in Henrico County bounded by Samuel Brown, Samuel Cottrell, Jr., Samuel Duval, John E. Woodward, the Quiockerson Road, Deep Run Creek, Edwin J. Duval. This being the land upon which R. F. Shepherd latly resided and upon which Richard S. Cauthorn now lives… Signed Royal F. Shepherd
Recorded on Sept. 17, 1840 by acknowledgement of R.F. Shepherd.
Note: This was all of R.F. Sheppard’s land in Henrico.
Note: Richard S. Cauthorn married Elizabeth C. Brown on October 12, 1833 in Henrico County.
August 24, 1840 (Richmond City, Virginia, Deeds, FS008191506, image 446)
Rebecca Williams sold to Royal F. Shepherd both of Richmond for $750 land in the City of Richmond known on Bullock & Harris Plan by lot No. 57, fronting Catherine Street 46 feet 6 inches and running back 104 feet 3 inches.
June 8, 1841 (Richmond Whig)
Drowned on Saturday night last, about 8 o’clock in James River near Haxall’s Mills, Mosby Shepherd, son of Royal Shepherd of this city [Richmond], in his 20th year of his age. In the character of this youth, we have an example worthy of imitation – possessing, as he did, qualities which are calculated to do honor to any one, especially to one of his age. The subject of this notice enjoyed the confidence of his employers in a great degree- polite and refined in his manners – and above all, a believer in the religion of the Savior, having become a member of the Third Baptist Church about twelve months since; and since he joined the church, his conduct has given evidence of his strict adherence to the principles which he had professed. In this unfortunate occurrence, we are reminded of the shortness of life, and of the truth contained in the Scriptures, that “in the midst of life we are in death’ – for little did this youth suppose that he would so soon be summoned to answer for the deeds done in the body. A coroner’s inquest was held on Sunday morning, and the verdict returned was – “accidental death by drowning.”
Note:The Third Baptist Church was organized in 1833 by the members of the Second Baptist Church. In 1845, the church was moved to Foushee and Grace Streets and the name was changed to Grace Street Baptist Church. In 1923, the church moved to Grove Ave., and Boulevard and the name was changed to Grace Baptist Church. Fires in 1896 and 1946 destroyed many records. Surviving church records date from 1872 to present day. In 1832, Third Baptist Church was constructed on I Street 60 yards from the corner of I Street and 11th Street, on Shockoe Hill. And about 100 yards from City Hall.
January 7, 1842 (Henrico County Court Minutes, pg 20)
On the motion of Samuel Shepherd who stands bound in this court as the security of Royal F. Shepherd for the due and faithful performance of his duties as guardian of Samuel, William, Alexander, Elizabeth and John Hopkins, orphans of Jacob Hopkins, deceased, and who conceives himself in danger of suffering thereby and praying the court for relief: It is ordered that the said Royal F. Shepherd be summoned to appear here on this day to show cause, if any be can, why he should not be ruled to give the said Samuel Shepherd counter security and thereupon the said Royal F. Shepherd appeared to the said rule, and it is ordered further that he give the said Samuel Shepherd good counter security as aforesaid, the bond for which purpose is to be in the same penalty as he bond is to which he stands bound as security as aforesaid, and the said Royal F. Shepherd refused to give such counter security, whereupon it is ordered that his powers and authority as guardian as aforesaid be revoked and annulled. (Orphans were issued a new guardian in William Hopkins and the state was ordered to settle all accounts with Royal F. Shepherd regarding the orphans).
Note: Jacob Hopkins was the husband of Royal’s and Samuel’s sister Mary “Polly” A. Sheppard )1793-?)
Note: There are numerous Samuel Sheppards in Henrico County during the lifetime of our Samuel Sheppard:
In 1804-1815 Samuel Shepard of Boston was the Auditor of the Commonwealth in Richmond. This Samuel was elected as the Auditor of Public Accounts after the resignation of John Burfoot in October 1814, He died in 1815 and is buried in St. John’s Episcopal Churchyard in Richmond (1752-1815). (Not our Samuel).
On March 20, 1814, whereby Peyton Drew sold to Samuel Sheppard of Richmond lot No. 719 of city plat & 138 acres in Henrico Co., being the same land that said Samuel and his wife Polly sold to said Drew, Polly being the only child of John Moss. (this is not our Samuel as he died in 1815) and his kids Mary of Massachusetts, Sally Gilbert of NH, wife Polly of Richmond). His wife Polly died in Richmond leaving a will dated December 10, 1834 making no mention of children yet may have had three daughters with married names.
Another Samuel was March 10, 1846 Samuel D. Shepherd married Maria E. Brown…they divorced in September 1849 (not our Samuel as this is Royal F. Shepherd’s son).
January 6, 1838 Samuel Sheppard and wife Maria sold land/business (very long deed) to Robert Carter Page & Caroline N. Pollard (Henrico Co. Deed Book 39, pg 536, FS image 320). Samuel Sheppard married Maria Davis December 26, 1818 in Methodist Church of Richmond (Methodist church records). This Samuel is the same as is in the Shockhoe Cemetery (1791-Feb 21, 1849) and has the highest chance of being our Samuel. In December 1835, newspaper ad “Book and Job Printers in Richmond. Samuel Shepherd and John B. Colin will conduct business on the cross street (13th) next to Eagle Hotel leading from Main St. to Shockhoe Warehouse in the house formerly occupied by Samuel Shepherd & Co.” Feb 22, 1849 “The death of Samuel Shepherd, Esq. the late Public Printer of Virginia.” April 17, 1849 “all persons indebted to Samuel Shepherd, decd make payment to executor Richard Hill, Jr.” July 16, 1858 Circuit Court decree Price vs Shepherd will sell at public auction the brick building on Main and 11th st. in Richmond owned by Samuel Shepherd, deceased. Maria Shepherd died on November 6, 1877 at 81 years old at the house of her son-in-law Mr. Louis Bremond in Richmond. Shockhoe Cemetery records have two Samuel Shepherds/Sheppards: Samuel Sheppard b. 1832 - d. july 15, 1857 of unknown causes, grave is in Marian Shepherd plot. Samuel Shepherd b. 1791-d Feb 1849 (buried on Feb 21, 1849) 58 y/o. Maria Shepherd (spelled Sheppard in cemetery records) died 81 y/o on 12 th st between Clay & Leigh St. of Colignative diarrhea, wife of Samuel Shepherd. Richmond Enquirer Dec. 15, 1835 article about election of Samuel Shepherd for Public Printer of Virginia…The office was to determine who would mechanically print the legislative journals and acts of Assembly and debate arose about views of editing the content which pertained to the Editor not the Printer being nominated for Public Printer for one year Samuel was a Whig and the former printer was a Democrat…Samuel Shepherd had taken over the office of Public Printer last year (1834) when the elected printer Mr. Thomas Ritchie was removed from office…Mr. Shepherd “was free from all reproach as to the manner in which he had preformed the duties of the office…the duties of the office were mainly mechanical – and Mr. S. had by regular service in his vocation, specially prepared himself for their performance…the practicality of the office had been for years preformed by Mr. Shepherd.” “There is not a better printer than Samuel Shepherd in the Union…he is a modest man, and a man of talent” “It had not been the lot of Mr. Shepherd to spend all his days in the quite pursuits of the city. His life had not passed without rendering service to his country in another capacity than that in which he was now engaged. When war hovered over our country, and the enemy’s fleet was on our coast, he took up arms to aid in the defense of the nation, and served with a musket on his shoulder in the ranks of the country’s defenders. By trade he was a printer, and he had followed that business all his life, no one surpassed him in skill, promptness and accuracy. (Dec 19, 1835) “Mr. Shepherd marched to Canada during the war after his return he went into business with Mr. Ritchie , and from that time was at the head of the firm of Samuel Shepherd & Co, carrying on a large business, which embraced not the public printing only, but printing to a large amount. (Richmond Dispatch Jan 2, 1877) John B. Collin was some time after his Lynchburg enterprise a foreman in the printing office of Samuel Shepherd, and later still his partner. The public printing was done in that office under the partnership between Thomas Ritchie and Samuel Shepherd. In the high party times if 1840, or thereabouts, the Whigs declined to elect Mr. Ritchie as public printer and elected Samuel Shepherd; whereupon Mr. Ritchie withdrew from the partnership. Mr. Shepherd was a man of great pride sensitivitness of character and was much disturbed by the event. That and other matters of a private nature brought on a disordered state of mind and he committed suicide. The public printing thereafter was given to Richie & Dunnavant (sons of Thomas Richie and their partner). Richmond Enquirer Feb 19, 1850 Last winter a Democratic legislature elected Samuel Shepherd, a Whig, public printer, a short time after he died and Wm F. Ritchie was nominated and elected over Mr. Collin. (Note: Thomas Ritchie died in 1854 at 76 years old). Mr Shepherd was a Whig (Whigs and Democrats were the parties) and he voluntarily resigned his office a mentioned in the Enquirer on Feb. 16, 1849. Mr. Shepherd was elected public printer in 1834/35 legislative session by the Whigs, then Mr. Ritchie was reinstated by the Democrats for the next two years, but declined the second year reinstateing Mr. Shepherd who thereafter had been reelected unopposed for the office until his resignation on February 10, 1849. Samuel died Feb 21, 1849 according to the Enquirer 22 feb, 1849. Samuels daughter Julia Ann Shepherd married David W. Fisher on September 28, 1841 by Rev. Wooldridge. Samuel Shepherd of the firm Shepherd & Pollard, printers, married Miss Maria Davis on December 26, 1818, daughter of Augustine Davis editor of the Virginia Patriot, by Rev. John D. Blair. In 1828 Samuel Shepherd was an alderman of Richmond City. In December of 1834 Samuel shepherd was elected public printer over Thomas Ritchie by a vote of the legislature of 87 to 75. In December 1835 Ritchie reelected as printer over shepherd. April 1826 Samuel Shepherd was elected as a councilman for Madison Ward in Richmond and was a member of Common Hall. From 1837-1849 he was paid $17,000 by the Senate for printing services. At a meeting of the Jackson Corresponding Committee of the City of Richmond, held at the Washington Tavern in said City, on Thursday Evening the 23rd Oct. 1828, James Rawlings was called to the Chair and Samuel Shepherd was appointed Secretary (Richmond Enquirer, Oct. 25, 1828). Samuel Shepherd served in the War of 1812 in Canada – records show numerous Samuel Shepherds from Virginia who served, possibilities are: 6th Reg Va. Militia; 29 Reg (Ballards) VA Militia; 8 Reg (Magniens) VA Militia; 19 Reg (Amblers) VA Militia.
(From Index of Virginia Printing)
Name: Samuel Shepherd
First Date: 1813; Last Date: 1849
Function: Printer, Publisher, Public Printer
Locales: Richmond, Norfolk
Publisher of the American Beacon & Commercial Diary (1815-1816) at Norfolk as partner to Hamilton Shields, William C. Shields and Henry Ashburn; proprietor of job printing firms in Richmond (1816-1849) first as partner to William Pollard and then Thomas Ritchie; Printer to the Commonwealth of Virginia 1835, 1840-1849; also a son-in-law of Augustine Davis (c.1752-1825) a former public printer (printer and publisher in Williamsburg and Richmond, born in Williamsburg, he dominated the first 30 years of the printing trade in Richmond).
Notes
Printer & Publisher Richmond, Norfolk Publisher of The American Beacon and Commercial Diary (1815-16) at Norfolk as partner to Hamilton Shields (380), William C. Shields (381), and Henry Ashburn (015); proprietor of job printing firms in Richmond (1816-49) first as partner to William Pollard (336) and then to Thomas Ritchie (360); Printer to the Commonwealth (1835 & 1840-48); also a son-in-law of Augustine Davis (119). Shepherd is a tragic figure in the Virginia printing trade, dying by his own hand in the midst of a political controversy over his performance as the public printer, after having striven for more than thirty years to separate himself from the partisan turmoil found in Richmond.
Beginnings A native Virginian, Shepherd both trained and later worked in the Richmond press office of Augustine Davis, which led to his marriage to his master's eldest daughter Maria. In the capitol, he came to know two brothers named Shields who played pivotal roles in forming his independence as a journeyman. Both were younger brothers of the first wife of Leroy Anderson (011), a well-connected schoolmaster and essayist from Williamsburg; after her death in 1808, the brothers relocated to Virginia from their native Philadelphia to pursue differing opportunities tied to Anderson. The elder of the two, Hamilton Shields, settled in Smithfield in about 1810 to conduct a school there, apparently in collaboration with the one that Anderson ran in Richmond. Meanwhile, younger brother William C. Shields, a trained printer, came to Richmond to work as a journeyman in about 1811. In May 1813, Anderson launched the city's first successful daily paper, the non-partisan Richmond Compiler; he used various Richmond job-printers as his tradesmen until late 1814, when he took William Shields in as his partner in the venture. It may have been that Shepherd worked in the Compiler office as well at that time, as his first attempt at an independent tradesman came just six months later, with Hamilton Shields, in a Norfolk journal emulating the Compiler. Shepherd moved to Norfolk in early 1815, following the end of the War of 1812, in which he served in a volunteer regiment from Richmond that had been sent to the Niagara frontier. There he formed a partnership with the elder Shields to conduct the American Beacon and Commercial Diary. The pairing was well-calculated; both were veterans of the recent war, so holding patriotic reputations; Shields in particular was a local military hero, having quit his Smithfield school when the war began to lead an Isle of Wight County rifle company that repulsed a British raid on Hampton during the war; his local standing and Shepherd's trade skills made their new paper a more-than-viable proposition; the pair quickly brought in a practical printer, Henry Ashburn (015), to conduct an allied job-printing office for them that quickly became the busiest such shop in the port city; in April 1816, Shepherd and Shields made Ashburn a full partner in that ancillary operation. This original alignment of the Beacon office continued until mid-1816 when changes in the press offices of Richmond led to new arrangements in Norfolk. Leroy Anderson retired from the Compiler shortly after the American Beacon began publication in Norfolk in 1815; William C. Shields became partner to a new editor, one Louis Hue Girardin (180), formerly a professor at the College of William & Mary then conducting a school in Richmond; a year later, in May 1816, the firm of Girardin & Shields sold their successful Compiler to a new firm headed by Philip DuVal (155) and Daniel Trueheart (420) and dissolved; Shields took his proceeds from that sale to Norfolk, where he acquired Shepherd's interest in the American Beacon that August, so joining his older brother as a full partner in the venture; in turn, the transaction allowed Shepherd to return to Richmond and open a new job-printing firm in conjunction William Pollard; their firm was quickly contracted by journalist Thomas Ritchie, the state's newly-elected public printer, to print the government documents that he was now required to produce. The timing clearly suggests that this was a coordinated transition in both cities, as does the lengthy association that Ritchie now forged with both Shepherd (1816-40) and the Compiler office (1816-33). Hence Shepherd would print the state's official documents for the next thirty-three years (1816-49), either as Ritchie's subcontractor or as public printer in his own right. As a result, much of Shepherd's production has been masked under Ritchie's name and so has gone unrecognized. Maturity That background role was one that Shepherd embraced as he distanced his new press from the partisan journalism of his day. After departing Norfolk in 1816, he never again published a newspaper. Rather, he made his Richmond office into the first one there that specialized in producing legal imprints, both the government documents contracted for by Ritchie and the growing number of case reports and law guides that were needed to sustain Virginia's court system. Initially, he had supplemented his government work with religious imprints, as did many of the state's job presses, producing both the minutes of the annual meetings of central Virginia's Baptist associations and sermons from evangelical Presbyterians like Rev. John Holt Rice (354). The work was enough for him to accommodate four tradesmen in his residence by 1820. But in 1824, the focus of his production changed when bookseller Peter Cottom (107) engaged Shepherd to republish the first three volumes of Daniel Call's reports on cases of Virginia's Supreme Court of Appeals. His skill in producing those volumes quickly brought a contract from the legal scholar and writer William Waller Hening (213) to publish the fourth (and final) edition of his celebrated New Virginia Justice, a handbook that he had laboriously revised and enlarged after passage of the Revised Code of 1819. Thereafter, Shepherd regularly published the law-case reports compiled by the noted court reporters Benjamin Watkins Leigh (12 vols. 1830-44), Conway Robinson (2 vols. 1843-44), and Peachey Ridgway Grattin (4 vols. 1845-49), among others. He also produced annual reports for the state's Board of Public Works and the Virginia State Library, work contracted separately from the public-printing concession. In 1828, he was asked by the U.S. House of Representatives to examine and report on the business practices of the printers to Congress, the Washington firm of Gales & Seaton, and so assess the validity of the increasing cost of producing government documents. By the mid-1830s, Shepherd was so widely recognized for his expertise in law printing that he was contracted by the General Assembly to produce a Supplement to the Revised Code of the Laws of Virginia in 1833, a volume covering laws passed after the 1819 revision, and then a three-volume continuation of Hening's monumental compilation of early Virginia laws – The Statutes at Large – picking up the unfinished project in 1792 and carried it through the laws of the 1806 Assembly, a work he issued in 1834 and 1835 that has been called "Shepherd's Statutes." Despite this distancing from political journalism, Shepherd could not avoid the partisan conflicts that roiled the General Assembly throughout his printing career. As early as 1826, individuals in the Assembly who were opposed to continuing Ritchie in the public-printing position proposed that Shepherd be appointed in Ritchie's place as it was the printer who actually produced the government work, not the journalist. Ritchie reported in the pages of his Enquirer that Shepherd thought their arrangement more than fair: "They say that I employ a printer to do the work at most inadequate wages, and skim the cream myself; when it is a fact that Shepherd, the best printer in the Commonwealth, and equal to any in the Union, receives a salary of $850, besides being as much interested in the profits as I am, that is just one third. When I propos-ed three years ago to resign, Shepherd would not let me. He was pleased to say such had been my liberality he could not consent to lose me." Ritchie's mention of "three years ago" referred to the reorganization of Shepherd's business when Pollard acquired an interest in the Compiler daily in 1823 and left their firm; at that time, his office became simply known as Samuel Shepherd & Co. – with Ritchie being one of his unnamed partners. Their alliance was one based on profit and not politics, as Shepherd was well known to be a supporter of the incumbent president, John Quincy Adams, while Ritchie was evolving into a Jacksonian as a result of an ongoing association with Martin Van Buren; this placed Ritchie in opposition to both the nascent Whig party in the state and the tidewater conservatives who would later support John C. Calhoun against Jackson. Both political elements tried repeatedly to remove Ritchie from the 1826 Assembly onward, using the logic that the post was a "mechanical one" and not a "political sinecure," and that the mechanic should profit from the fruits of his labors. In 1834, those elements succeeded in replacing Ritchie with Shepherd, which brought an end to their long-time partnership in January 1835. Remarkably, the alteration lasted for just one year, as the ensuing Assembly returned Ritchie to the post he had held since 1815, with Ritchie then contracting Shepherd to produce the government work for him, as he had previously – though now his firm was a partnership with John B. Colin, a practical printer like himself. Not surprisingly, complaints about Ritchie continued in the Assembly, particularly as he became ever more identified with the Jackson and Van Buren administrations, and Shepherd was always suggested as the alternative candidate. With the Whig ascendancy in 1840, Ritchie's tenure as public printer came to a final and conclusive end; the Assembly voted overwhelmingly to name Shepherd as public printer, a post he was reelected to annually through 1848. Ritchie, meanwhile, began shifting his focus to broader, national venues, taking on two of his sons – William Foushee and Thomas Jr. – as partners in the Enquirer in 1842 before he accepted an offer in 1845 to edit a Democratic journal in Washington in support of the new administration of James K. Polk. After leaving his beloved Enquirer in the hands of his sons, they used his paper to launch brutal, and often unfounded, attacks on the Whigs generally, and on the Richmond Whig editor, John Hampden Pleasants (330), specifically. One result of these attacks was a duel between Pleasants and Thomas Ritchie Jr. in February 1846 that ended with the death of the Whig editor. Another was an attempt at suicide by a financially-pressed Samuel Shepherd. Demise The spring elections of 1848 brought the Jacksonians back into control of the Assembly, and as the appointed December day for its meeting approached, it became apparent that that new Democratic majority would remove Shepherd from office in favor of William F. Ritchie, this despite an "agreement" among the delegates that the post was now one that should go to a printer and not a journalist. So the Jacksonian delegates turned their attention to the Whiggish proclivities of the state's public printer and argued (counterfactually) that his election in both 1834 and 1840 had been a political appointment and not professional one, as had been his continuance in office throughout the 1840s. Having invested heavily in the materials that were needed to produce the laws and journals of that Assembly, Shepherd despaired of being unable to recoup that investment; so he tried to ensure that the work would fall to the hands of his partner Colin, and not to Ritchie, by killing himself before the Assembly could meet. The attempt failed, and the wounded Shepherd was compelled to resign his post in disgrace. A spirited debate over his successor ensued during the Assembly session, reported at length and in detail in the Richmond Whig and so then "refuted' by the Richmond Enquirer (the Ritchie brothers did not address the facts presented, resorting to ad hominem attacks instead, as was their practice); the debate ended in February 1849 with a strictly party-line vote appointing Ritchie over Colin. A week later, Shepherd died of his self-inflicted injuries, apparently the result of infection; neither party's paper carried more than a one line notice of his death the next day. Colin continued their office alone until September, when he took on two young journeyman-printers – John H. Baptist and John Nowlan, who were "long engaged in this office and well acquainted with their profession" – as his new partners in the concern. Shepherd's estate was quietly settled by the Richmond attorney Richard Hill, Jr., so bringing to an end the last trade connection in the city with the Davis family and with it the last tie to the Virginia print trade's roots in the colonial capitol of Williamsburg. Personal Data Born: In 1791 in Virginia. Married: Dec. 26 1818 Maria Davis @ Richmond, Virginia. Died: Feb. 21 1849 Richmond, Virginia. Children: Census data indicates 3 sons and 3 daughters born before 1835; their names have not yet discovered. Sources: Imprints: Brigham; Hubbard on Richmond; Forrest, Norfolk; Bryson, Virginia Law Books; Federal Decennial Census, 1820-40; notices in [Norfolk] American Beacon (1815-16), the Richmond Enquirer (1816-49), and the Richmond Whig (1835-49), esp. a series of reports on Shepherd and the public-printing concession therein in February 1849.
Shepherd and Pollard printed: Shepherd and Pollard printed The Minutes of the Baptist Middle District Association in 1817. Shepherd and Pollard printed the Importance of the Gospel Ministry (a sermon). Shepherd and Pollard printed A Means of Improving Richmond…1817. Shepherd and Pollard printed Construction, Construed & Constitutions Vindicated in 1820. Shepherd and Pollard printed A Digest of the Laws of Virginia 1823. Shepherd and Pollard printed The Spirit of the Old Dominion in 1827. Samuel Shepherd & Co. printed in 1827, 1828,1833. William Pollard in 1823 bought out Trueheart and Cary interest in the Complier newspaper and operated the newspaper while still continuing his job and partnership with Samuel Shepherd. In 1826 Pollard sold his interest in the paper and in 1827 sold his partnership with Shepherd. He vanished after this. 1824 Shepherd & Pollard published Report of cases…Court of Appeals of Va.
Augustine Davis (1752-1825) was born in Yorktown Virginia. As a young man entered the printing trade at Williamsburg. In the mid-1780s, after the Revolutionary War, he opened his own printing office at the newly established Virginia capitol at Richmond. His newspaper went through numerous name changes over the years, before securing itself as the Virginia Gazette and General Advisor from 1790 to 1809. Augustine gained much clout with the most prominent men in America as his paper printed The Federalist essays in an effort to ratify the Constitution. Even George Washington himself made an association with Mr. Davis during this time. In 1788, he became the postmaster of the city of Richmond, until 1802. Augustine was appointed as the Public Printer of the Commonwealth of Virginia from 1791 until 1798, gaining lucrative printing contracts from the state government to publish their journals and laws. He became one of Richmond’s wealthiest and most influential men during this era. However, by 1809 his paper was in need of a rebrand, as sales had been in gradual decline. Davis had hired a new editor and changed the name of his newspaper to the Virginia Patriot. In 1816, the name was altered again to the Virginia Patriot and Richmond Daily Merchantile Adviser as Augustine’s son George Davis became his partner. In 1821, Augustine sold his printing office and newspaper, retiring in comfort until his death in November of 1825. He married Martha Davenport on February 28, 1778 and they had 7 children that survived to adulthood. Interestingly, all of sons, Augustine, Jr., Edmund, George and John Davis entered the printing business. John Davis eldest son of Augustine Davis died Sept 18, 1806 at Old Point Comfort (Virginia extracted vital records, Ancestry). Died at Hampton on August 13, 1806, age 23, eldest son of Augustine Davis. Died on May 20, 1793, Augustine Davis, Jr., second son of Mr. Davis, printer, drowned while bathing in a river a small distance from Ross Mill. Died in Charleston, SC on Nov 20, 1838, Edmund Davis formerly of Virginia only surviving son of Augustine Davis of Richmond leaving a wife and several children.
July 18, 1842 (Goochland County Court Minutes, FS 8190444, image 205)
Charles H. Johnson vs. Richard Shepherd and Elizabeth his wife, Hannah, Mary, Joisy and Virginia Johnson infant children of Charles J. Johnson and Susanna his wife. Charles J. Johnson administrator of John Hughson, deceased, in Chancery, Court orders and decrees that Susanna Johnson have and hold the 38 ½ acres designated as lot No.2 and the slaves Mat, Tarlton, Betty, Fanny and Caroline. And that Charles J. Johnson upon payment by Charles H. Johnson do sell the 38 ½ acres, the money to be divided among the parties.
July 23, 1842 (Richmond Whig, Vol. 29, No. 36, February 11, 1843)
“I do hereby certify that at the permission of some of my friends, I purchased half a bottle of “Smith’s Bitters of Renovator of Health” and found great relief. I have had a disease of the breast for 4 or 5 years past. I am confident that I have taken no medicine that has given me as much relief. I think one more bottle will restore me to health. ROYAL F. SHEPHERD (July 23, 1842)
September 17, 1844 (Richmond City, Virginia, Deeds, FS008560214, image 427)
James A. Davis and wife Eliza Jane sold to Royal F. Shepherd both of Richmond for $100 land on the north east side of Catherine Street in the City of Richmond fronting that street 39 feet 6 inches and backwards 104 feet adj. Shepherd’s lot. Being part of lot No. 59 in the Bullock & Harris addition
April 26, 1845 (Goochland County Virginia Superior Court Order Book, FS8249519, image 598)
Elizabeth Shepherd against Reuben Shepherd. In debt. Office Judgment confirmed for the plaintiff against the defendant for $91.54 with 6 percent per annum interest drawn from the 27th day of August 1842 til paid and costs ($6.89). Received March 21, 1844.
Note: Reuben had a sister Elizabeth (b. 1796-?) as well as a sister-in-law Elizabeth (Johnson) wife of Richard C. Johnson. Unclear who this is. His sister married James Patterson in 1814 so this is not the sister.
Note; This may be a very important document if this is his sister in law, as it may indicate Richard C. Sheppard was deceased, else whay would he not be the plaintiff.
1847 (Lynchburg City, Campbell County, Virginia Tax Records, FS 8151820, image 428)
Royal F. Shepherd and William Shepherd are listed as above 16 y/o, no slaves. Also a Susan Shepherd listed
March 13, 1847 (Goochland County, Virginia Marriage Bonds, FS 7736798, image 485)
Royal F. Shepherd and Stephen O. Duvall were witnesses and bound to the marriage bond of Stephen O. Duval and Ann Eliza Anderson.
April 5, 1847 (Henrico County Probate Records)
Will of Samuel Brown of Henrico County: lists no wife; Lists children as daughter Elizabeth C. Cauthorn (formerly Elizabeth C. Brown) given slave Hanna and child Henry, a boy John Jackson, a man Big Bill, man Henry, Peter Ellis, Billy Buck and a woman Mary Ann and girl Sucky, and interest in woman named Jane, one tract of land in the Upper End of Henrico County called Bullocks, containing 144 and ½ acres (land may contain coal), another tract in Henrico County adj. Z. McGrude (sp?), containing 77 acres, one tract in Fluvanna County on the waters of Big Bird Creek containing 410 acres, and numerous bonds of Richard S. Cauthorn.
Lists Executors as son-in-law Richard S. Cauthorn and friend Loftin N. Ellett
Lists son Overton C. Brown the plantation on which I reside, one tract of land called North Elba purchased from Jesse Sneed, a tract purchased from St. Clair, half of the coal profits on the Bullocks land; Negros: Stephen, James, Claiborne, Sam, George, Lisborn, woman named Judy and her child Jane. One bond for $1000 for the sale of land called Peaks, all household and kitchen furniture, stock, tools, etc., $250 I paid Obediah H. Alley for the right he held in a negro woman named Jane, $1500 in cash or good bonds.
Signed by Samuel Brown on November 29, 1845.
Acknowledged in court on April 5, 1847 as Samuel Brown, deceased.
Note: Samuel Brown is buried in Cauthorn Cemetery in Henrico County. His headstone says he died March 10, 1847 in his 76 year of life (indicating he was born in 1771). Elizabeth C. Brown “wife of Dr. R.S. Cauthorn” born Sept 24, 1814, died June 5, 1894 is also buried in same cemetery. Overton C. Brown born October 21, 1817, died January 26, 1885 is also buried there. Samuel Brown was a judge in Henrico County, resigning his office on May 9, 1823.
April 27, 1847 (Richmond City, Henrico County, Deeds book 52, pg 290)
Benjamin Smith, Charles Z. Smith, John S. Smith and Paulina his wife, Edmund Swift and Dorothea S. his wife, William Coke and Marth B. his wife, Edward Hill and Ann his wife all of Henrico County sold to Samuel D. Shepherd of Richmond for $90 land on Bullocks and Harris’ addition to the city of Richmond, being one lot on Marshall Street in lot #25 in the plat on the western boundary then run westwardly on Marshall Street 27 feet then Northernly 153 feet in depth.
August 9, 1847 (Richmond City, Henrico County, Deeds book 52, pg 392)
Samuel D. Shepherd and Maria E. Shepherd his wife of the city of Richmond sold to Evan F. Ragland of Richmond for $100 land on Bullocks and Harris’ addition to the city of Richmond, being one lot on Marshall Street in lot #25 in the plat on the western boundary then run westwardly on Marshall Street 27 feet then Northernly 153 feet in depth. Signed Saml. D. Shepherd, Maria E. Shepherd.
November 13, 1847 (Richmond City, Virginia, Deeds, FS008562371, image 457)
Royall F. Shepherd sold to William Gilman both of Richmond for $1200 two lots in City of Richmond, one being lot No. 57 on Catharine Street; the other being lot No. 59 also on Catharine Street.
July 7, 1848 (Richmond City, Virginia, Deeds, FS008562372, image 167)
Charles Philips and Georgiana (wife) of Henrico County, Virginia sold to Royall F. Shepherd of the city of Richmond for $250 land in Richmond on northern side of Marshall Street (description) 100 feet from the eastern line of Monroe Street. The lot was 30 feet frontage on Marshall with a depth of 150 feet to an alley…
February 22, 1849
Announcement of the death of “Samuel Shepherd, Esq., the late Public Printer of Virginia.”
February 20, 1849 (Will Book, Hutching Court, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, book 12, pg 225)
In the name of God, amen, I Samuel Shepherd of the city of Richmond and state of Virginia, being of sound and __mind and memory although sick and infirm of body, do make this to be my last will and testament as follows: First: I direct that all my just debts be paid out of my estate as soon after my decease as convenient, among said debts I hereby distinctively recognize the sum of, I think, $163 due Miss Elizabeth A. Hopkins, Second: I give and bequeath unto my dear wife Maria Shepherd all my household and kitchen furniture and my negro woman Cora in absolute property, and in addition to the forgoing bequest, it is my will and desire that she shall have , and I hereby give, devise and bequeath all the interest nin and share of my remaining estate both real and personal to which she would have been entitled under and by the laws of Virginia, in the event of my dying intestate – Third: It is my will and desire and I hereby direct and ordain that all the residue of my property and estate both real and personal of every sort, kind and description shall be divided into six even and equal portions, and five of said portions I dispose as follows: I give and devise and bequeath one of said portions to each of my dear children Julia Ann Fisher, Edmund Shepherd, Samuel Shepherd, Maria Shepherd and John Shepherd. Fourth: And the remaining one of six portions I give devise and bequeath unto my executor, hereafter named, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, to hold to him and his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns forever in a trust, nevertheless, to hold the same with all rents profits, interest and dividends to assume thereon to, for and upon the several uses and purposes hereinafter expressed: Upon trust to pay the said rents, profits, interests and dividends thereof as and when the same shall be received to the sole and separate use of my daughter Martha Quinn (who intermarried with John M. Quinn) and her assigns during the life of said Martha Quinn, and I direct that the same shall not be at any time subject to any debts or control in any wise of her said husband, the said John M. Quinn, and upon the further trust that if the said Martha Quinn shall die before her child Maria Moore Quinn then my said Executor shall appropriate the said rents, profits and dividends and interests to the use of the said Maria Moore Quinn until she shall be come of age or marry, and then she shall assign , transfer and convey the said last mentioned portion to her the said Maria Moore Quinn. It is my will and desire that if the said Maria Moore Quinn shall die before she become of age or marries then upon the death of the survivor of her mother and herself the said last mentioned portion shall be divided among my legal representatives and it is my distinct will and desire that the said John M. Quinn shall under no circumstances have any share of or interest in any portion of my estate. Fith: I do hereby appoint my friend Richard Still, Jr., sole executor of this my last will and testament. [Signed] Samuel Shepherd February 20, 1849.
[Witness] Daniel Trueheart, Walter D. Blair, C. W. Purcell.
Note: Will recorded at court on March 14, 1849 Samuel Shepherd deceased.
Note: Samuel Shepherd clearly did not trust Mr. Quinn with financials.
Note: Elizabeth A. Hopkins is likely the daughter of Samuels sister Mary Polly A. Sheppard that married Jacob Hopkins. See entry January 7, 1842 where Royal F. Sheppard and Samuel Shepherd are bound to the orphans (Elizabeth Hopkins) of Jacob Hopkins. This may be the link to Samuel and Royal!
Note: PROOF OF ELIZABETH A. HOPKINS: Jan 1, 1844 (DB 14, pg 164 Fluvanna) the 4 living children of Jacob and Mary – William Hopkins (1820-1905) (and Ann Rebecca [Carter] his wife), William Hopkins guardian of John D. Hopkins, Alexander G. Hopkins (and Mary E his wife), Elizabeth A. Hopkins, ALL OF RICHMOND sold 100 acres to James Stratton of Fluvanna. Also see deeds (DB 14, pg 164, 511, 512, 556 Fluvanna) pertaining to the children.
William Hopkins married Ann Rebecca Carter on July 27, 1842. He was a carriage trimmer in richmod.
Alexander George Hopkins (1823-1849) married Mary Emily Williams (1824-1920) in Richmond on November 3, 1842. He is buried in Shockoe Hill Cemetery.
John D. Hopkins may have been the John D. Hopkins (1824-1891) who died in Rockingham Virginia, and Married Amanda M. Marshall on April 17, 1843.
Elizabeth A. Hopkins (1829-1874) married Tarlton H. Woodward (1820-?) in Norfolk Va. She died in Cumberland County, VA.
March 14, 1849 (Hutchings County Court Minute Book, Richmond City Virginia, pg 82, FS image 493, 505)
Last will and testament of Samuel Shepherd proved and recorded on March 14, 1849 by the oaths of Daniel Trueheart, Walter D. Blair and C. W. Purcell subscribing witnesses.. Richard Hill, Jr., only executor named in will and bonded for $20,000 with Lewis Rawlings, Edmund Shepherd, Julia Ann Fisher, William Gouldin. Maria Shepherd granted guardianship of orphans of Samuel Shepherd: Maria Shepherd, Samuel Shepherd, John Shepherd
Note: Maria Shepherd resigned her office of guardian of John Shepherd on March 15, 1859.
Note: This indicates that Maria, Samuel and John were all under the age of 21 years old in March 1849, thus their birth date must be after 1828. This also indicates that Julia, Martha and Edmund were born 1828 or earlier.
April 17, 1849
All persons indebted to Samuel Shepherd deceased make payment to Richard Hill, Jr. executor of his estate.
June 14, 1849 (Hutchings County Court Minute Book, Richmond City Virginia, pg 190)
Appraisal of the estate of Samuel Shepherd recorded
June 14, 1849 (Richmond City Virginia, Will Book 12, pg 284)
Valuation of the real and personal estate of Samuel Shepherd, deceased of Richmond.
House and lot corner Main and 11th streets and 24,000 acres of land in Patrick County, Virginia - $12000
12 shares stock Chesterfield R. Road Co. - $1,200
1000 stock of City of Richmond - $1000
1000 State stock - $500
Household and kitchen furniture ($1000) & negro woman Cora ($100) (bequeathed to Maria Shepherd) - $1,100
Printing establishment 2/3 - $2,400
Book bindery 2/3 - $400
Debts per list 2/3 [long list of clients and their debts] – about $4,000
Total - $23,600
Note: The 24,000 acres of land in Patrick County, Virginia is the land of Augustine Davis, Samuel’s father-in-law.
September 29, 1849 (Will Book, Hutching Court, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, book 12, pg 473)
I Royal F. Shepherd of the city of Richmond and state of Virginia being of sound mind and memory do hereby make and ordain this to be my last will and testament, to wit, at my death I wish all the property that I may have sold, as soon as it should be that it will bring a fair price and out of the proceeds I wish all my just debts together with any funeral expenses paid and the balance divided as follows: to wit, I give to my daughter Jane A. Shepherd one half; I give to my son Royal F. Shepherd one dollar; the balance divided between my sons Samuel D. Shepherd and William Shepherd as follows, giving to my son William Shepherd three fifths and the balance I give to my son Samuel D. Shepherd; lastly I appoint my friend Samuel S. Cottrell my executor to this my last will and testament in witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 29th day of September 1849 – signed sealed and acknowledged in the presence of William Watts, John E. Kelly, David Baker. (Signed) Royal F. Shepherd.
Note: Samuel D. Shepherd married Maria E. Brown on March 10, 1846 in Richmond Virginia. Samuel purchased part of lot No. 25 in Richmond on March 1847. He sold the same lot in August 1847. On September 21, 1849, Samuel D. Shepherd filed for divorce from Maria E. Shepherd. Samuel D. Shepherd migrated to Daviess County, Kentucky in 1849 and initially resided with his father’s cousins Thomas M. Shoemaker (1796-1863) & Royal F. Shoemaker. Note that Nancy Sheppard (daughter of Reuben and Sally Cocke) married Richardson Jones in 1813 and moved to Shelby Co., KY c. 1819 then settled in Daviess Co, KY circa 1835. In the 1850 census he is listed as a 29 y/o teacher from Virginia, living with John W. Lanham (wife Letitia) & family, next door to the Shoemaker residence. Samuel first appears on Daviess County Tax records in 1851 as having no acres but residing on Panther Creek (Thomas & Royal F. Shoemaker had 252 acres on Panther Creek). On April 27, 1854 Samuel D. Shepherd married Melvina Downs daughter of David and Elizabeth Downs. The marriage record states that Samuel was a 33 y/o widower born in Henrico County, Va., married Melvina Downs 21 y/o born in Daviess Co., Ky. Samuel purchases 27 acres in Daviess Co., in 1855. Melvina purchases lot No. 11 in the town of Owensboro, Daviess Co., in 1857. It appears they had no children of themselves, yet adopted their niece Rhoda E. Shepherd (1865-1910). Samuel died on July 24, 1896 in Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY, and his wife Melvina died in December of 1921.
1850 Census
Goochland County for Charles J. Johnson: Elizabeth is listed as living with her parents. She is not listed as Shepherd but as Johnson. Richard C. Shepherd is not listed in the census. Nor are there any children listed with Elizabeth.
Goochland Co. for Reuben Shepherd 46 y/o miller (occupation) with $2,500 in realestate, living with Susan G 41 y/o, Sarah A. 23, Susan E. 17, Lucinda F. 14, Robert B. 9, John M. 7 and Phebe J. 3 y/o.
January 14, 1850 (Hutchings County Court Minute Book, Richmond City Virginia, pg 369, FS 8458684, image 636)
Last will and testament of Royal F. Shepherd granted for probate and recorded. Samuel S. Cottrell listed as the only executor.
Note: in the 1850 census, Royal F. Sheppard’s children William and Jane were living and working with Samuel S. Cottrell after their father died. Samuel was a saddler by trade and was teaching William and Jane how to make saddles with 8 other boys. In 1850, Samuel D. Sheppard was divorced and had moved to Daviess County KY in 1849 and was working as a teacher and was living next to Thomas M. Shoemaker. Royal F. Sheppard, Jr. was married and living in Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia in 1850, working as a machinist.
January 22, 1850 (Richmond City Virginia Deeds, page 157, FS image 500)
Samuel S. Cottrell executor of Royal F. Shepherd, deceased, by virtue of power conferred on him by the last will and testament of said R.F. Shepherd in Hustings Court sold to Charles T. Davis for $1025 land in City of Richmond bonded on northern side of Mashall Street 150 feet from the eastern line of Monroe Street (description) being the same lot conveyed to R. F. Shepherd by Charles & Georgianna (wife) Phillips by deed bearing July 7, 1848.
January 22, 1850 (Richmond City Virginia Will book 12, page 504, 506)
Inventory and appraisement of the real and personal estate of Royal F. Shepherd, deceased, as shown to the undersigned appraisers, by Samuel S. Cottrell his executor , this 22 day January, 1850, viz:
House and lot fronting 30 feet on Marshall Street running back 150 feet - $1,100
Negro man Claiborne age about 48 years - $250
Negro man John age about 34 years - $500
[Other items listed with prices] sideboard, waiter and lot of glasses, looking glass, fender, shovel, tongs, poker, rocking chair, sofa, carpet, rug, mantel ornaments, secretary, small looking glass, lot of books and slate, clock, pair of brass candlesticks and snuffers, washstand and basin, lot of blankets, comforts and counterpaines, feather bed, bedstead, mattress, etc., old silver watch, bureau, side table, lot of stoneware, small pine table, green bucket, safe, set of mahogany dining tables, German silver table spoons, 6 silver teaspoons, lot china, crockery ware, knives, forks, etc., 6 common chairs, writing desk, 3 chambers, clothes chest, coal skuttles, porch bench, water bucket, lot tools, spades, shovel, cooking utensils, flour & lot barrels in store room. [Total value of estate - $2,065.63]
Note: Purchasers from the estate of Royal F. Shepherd on January 22, 1850 were Sam Shepherd, William Shepherd, Jane Shepherd, Harden Davis, William Davis, James S. Davis, C.J. Davis, Bradshaw, Barham, P.D. Glenn, F. Isabell, T. Barham, Robert Carr, J. Woodson, W. Goddin, Mrs. Quay, David Baker, Jr., S. Chappel, William Banks, William Miller, Jessee Williams, William Graves, William Sumpkin, D. Baker, Angle, A. Morris, William Gilman, E. Brown, J. Cooley, Bradshaw, William Gilman…
February 16, 1850 (Hutchings County Court Minute Book, Richmond City Virginia, pg 428, FS 8458684)
Inventory and appraisal of the real and personal estate of Royal F. Shepherd, deceased was returned and recorded. Account of the sale of the estate of Royal F. Shepherd returned and recorded.
March 1, 1850 (Letter to Mr. John Collin of Richmond Virginia, John B. Colin Papers, Manuscripts & Rare Books, Dept., Swem Library, William & Mary College)
Norfolk, March 1, 1850
Dear Sir,
As I am in need of advice, I apply to you, believing you interested in the welfare of my family. I presume you are aware that Samuel gave up his situation in Richmond with the hope of going to California. He saw letters from Charles Wallace and other acquaintances in that remote region, which caused great anxiety to get to the mines. Of course, I am opposed to his going, being young and easily led away by the world’s temptations, yet as he appears dissatisfied, I ask your view on the subject. Please write me immediately. Believe me sincerely yours,
Maria Shepherd
P.S. We are all well, and comfortably situated in a small house on Brigg’s Point. It is as retired as the country. I shall be glad to see you and your family here.
August 13, 1850 (Hutchings County Court Minute Book, Richmond City Virginia, pg 44)
Thomas D. Quarels summoned Samuel S. Cottrell to answer whether Mr. Cottrell is indebted to Samuel Shepherd, which the said Cottrell said he was not.
August?, 1850 (Hutchings County Court Minute Book, Richmond City Virginia)
Samuel S. Cottrell summoned to appear this day on oath where he stands indebted to Samuel Shepherd and in what amount at the instance of Thos. D. Quarles who issued and ejectment against the said Samuel Shepherd for $20 with legal interest from May 20, 1846 til payment and $2.50 costs. On oath Cottrell said that he has in his hands the sum of $43.75 belonging to the said Samuel Shepherd and no more, and ordered that Cottrell pay the sergeant of this city the amount of the said execution in favor of Thomas D. Quarles.
1851 (Tax records of Richmond City Virginia)
Samuel Shepherd heirs 376, E & 11, located in #2 Madison Ward.
Note: Our Samuel?
September 9, 1851 (Henrico County, Virginia Deed Book 59, pg 476)
Nancy Sheppard, formerly Nancy Ryall, one of the granddaughters of James Ryall, deceased, and John D. Sheppard son of the said Nancy Sheppard, for the love and affection and for $5, Nancy sold to John 170 acres, originally allotted to Nancy from the division of the estate from the estate of James Ryall deceased designated as Lot #5 (see plat October 15, 1818)…(description of land) (signed) Nancy A. Sheppard.
Note: This is David A. Sheppard’s wife and son! See record August 1830…Nancy signs Nancy A. Sheppard.
Note: James S. Ryall was assigned guardian to John B. Ryall (orphan of John Ryall) who with Lyddall Bowles his security gave bond of $5000 (8737445, image 314, December 7, 1818, Henrico County Court Minutes). Nancy A. Ryall orphan of John Ryall, decd, chose John P. White guardian who with Clement White being security gave bond in the penalty of $3000 (8737445, image 320, February 1, 1819, Henrico County Court Minutes). Ordered that Jacob Smith executor of Martin Smith do make up and settle said Martin Smiths guardianship accounts as guardian of Betsy Ryall, Nancy Ryall and John Ryall orphans of John Ryall, decd…(8737445, image 334, March 4, 1819, Henrico County Court Minutes). James Ryall’s will dated April 26, 1812 in Henrico County (FS7645104, image 284) lists grandson: James Smith Ryall (gave slave boy Braxton), John Bacon Ryall (2 negro boys Washington & John), Granddaughter Sally Miller Ryall (slave girl Mary), Betsy Burton Ryall (slave girl Eliza), Nancy Apperson Ryall (slave girl Keziah), Mary Ann Ryall (2 slave girls Betsy & Molly), daughter Nancy Apperson (slaves Judah, Keziah, Chaney, Peter, Adam, Maria, Louisa, Sam, Jeremiah, Frederick, Natty), deceased son John Ryall. Both Grandsons get all lands equally divided. Wife Lucy Ryall.
August 15, 1853 (Lynchburg City, Virginia, Deeds, FS 8578570, image 469)
Henry Davis of City of Lynchburg sold a town lot to Royal F. Sheppard of the same city, situated fronting Maid or Second Street as extended from the city fronting on the said street 45 feet 4 ½ inches and extending back therefrom between parallel lines 80 yards to an alley, adjoining H. Cary Falwell…
March 13, 1854 (Library of Virginia, Lynchburg Daily Virginian, Vol 2, No. 189, March 13, 1854)
(Newspaper ad) For sale – a house and lot on the hill, beyond S. McCorkle’s on Main Street, just beyond the city limits of the corporation of Lynchburg, and now occupied by Mr. McCormick. The lot contains one fourth of an acre, and the house partly unfinished, contains five rooms. Immediate possession can now be had. For trms apply to Wm. T. Yancey, who is authorized to sell. ROYALL F. SHEPHERD
Note: This is Royal F. Shepherd’s son.
May 4, 1855 (Library of Virginia, Lynchburg Daily Virginian, Vol 3, No. 229, May 4, 1855)
(Newspaper ad) Trustee Sale. By virtue of a trust deed executed to the subscriber by Royall F. Shepherd, on the 30th day of January 1854, and on record in the Clerks office of the Hustings Court of the city of Lynchburg, I shall sell a house and lot situated near the city of Lynchburg, on the north east side of second or Main street running back to an alley, containing one fourth of an acre of ground. The sale will take place at 3 O’clock P.M. on the premises on Saturday, the 5th day of May next. Terms may be known on the day of sale. A. COCKHRAN, Trustee.
Note: Royall married Jane Cockhran.
February 17, 1856 (Norfolk City Virginia Death Records, FS 7579025, image 87)
Edmund Shepherd, white male, died in Norfolk on February 17, 1856 of erysipelas, 30 years old, child of Maria & Sam Shepherd, form Richmond, in the US Navy, unmarried, information provided by L.W. Webb his friend.
Note: Erysipelas is a bacterial infection in the skin often from Streptococcus, most common pathway of infection is through a skin wound.
Note: (Webb Family of New Kent) Comodore Thomas Tarlton Webb (June 23, 1796- Norfolk April 11, 1853) entered the US Navy as midshipman Jan 1, 1808; promoted to lieutenant Dec 19, 1814, served in War of 1812, cruised in the “Macdonian” 1815-1818 during the Algerian War; promoted to Master Commandant March 8, 1831, and Captain March 8, 1841. He married Feb 28, 1818, Harriett, daughter of AUGUSTINE DAVIS, of Richmond. Issue: Virginia 1819 – married Admiral John Randolph Tucker; Martha Ann 1820 – John Purcell of Richmond; Harriett Augusta 1822 – married Thomas Riley; William Augustus 1824 – 1881 commanded the Atlanta in Mobile Bay and was taken POW after it was grounded by federal artillery, he married his cousin Elizabeth Anne Fleming; Lewis Warrington 1826 married Miss Jamison then Lucy Bigger; Delia Ann (1828-1807) Married Edmund Sheppard then Oscar Cranz. George Fleming Shield 1832 married Miss Royall; Mary Randolph 1831 married Admiral James A. Greer USN.
Note: Lewis Warrington Webb was who signed Edmunds death Certificate. Edmund married Delia Webb on November 1, 1849 in Norfolk Va. By Rev. George D. Cummins. She remarried to Oscar Crantz (1831-1907) in 1858.
August 8, 1856 (Richmond City, Henrico County, Deeds book FS8562381, image 655)
Whereas, Thomas W. Upshur of the state of North Carolina and Maria L. his wife who was Maria L. Shepherd, daughter of Samuel Shepherd deceased did by deed dated 14 March 1855 duly recorded in Richmond Hustings Court deed Book 68 B, page 455 convey to Samuel S. Cottrell of the city of Richmond “all property real and personal devised or bequeathed [to her by her father in his last will and testament dated 12 February, 1849]. It is he intent of Thomas and Maria Upshur to convey unto S.S. Cottrell all remaining interest in the estate acquired after the death of Maria Shepherd (wife of Samuel Shepherd, deceased, who has a life estate to be divided equally among her children, also 1/6 portion of the estate mentioned in the third clause of the will of Samuel Shepherd. AND WHEREAS, the said Samuel S. Cottrell has sold to Thomas R. Price of the city of Richmond all of his right, title and interest in the property acquired by the above mentioned deed. Now therefore this deed made the 8th day of August 1856 between Samuel S. Cottrell and Rebecca his wife of the first part and Thomas R. Price of the second part, all of the city of Richmond for the sum of $2025.
Note: Dr. Thomas Harold Wilson Upshur (oct 20, 1829-April 12, 1890) son of Littleton Upshur (1783-1832) and Mary Vaughn Wilson (1793-1829) of Nothhampton Co, Va. Thomas attended William & Mary College in 1846 and received a medical degree from the University of Pa. During the civil war he was an assistant surgeon in the Richmond General Hospital No 13, known as th Prison Hospital. He married circa 1850 to Maria L. Davis. He died in Atlanta GA. They may have lived in James City, Co., near Williamsburg. Their children were: Juliet Gertrude Upshur (1852-1933), George Parker (1854-1871), Mary Ellen (1856-?) Walter Shepherd (1857-1924), William J. (1858-?), John Arthur (1858-?) Louis C. (1863-?).
August 9, 1856 (Richmond City, Henrico County, Deeds book 70b, pg 412)
Samuel Shepherd (son of Samuel Shepherd late of the City of Richmond, deceased) of the county of Albemarle sold to Thomas R. Price of the City of Richmond for $2000 all the property bequeathed to him (Samuel) by his father (Samuel Shepherd, deceased) in his last will and testament dated February 20, 1849. Samuel conveys property as well as residuary interest in the remainder of property to which Maria Shepherd wife of Samuel Shepherd, deceased has a life interest, after which that property will be equally divided among her children… (signed) Samuel Shepherd
Note: His sister Martha (Shepherd) Quinn married her second husband Louis Bremond on November 16, 1852 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Mr. Bremond was the postmaster of Keswick P.O. in Albemarle County in 1864 during the war. He was granted a pardon by Andrew Johnson in 1865.
October 20, 1856 (Richmond City, Henrico County, Deeds book FS8562381, image 287)
Julia Ann Fisher (Daughter of Samuel Shephard late of the City of Richmond, deceased) of the first part and Thomas R. Price of the second part, both of Richmond. [For $2,200 all property both real and personal bequeathed to her by her father, including her interest in the estate after her mother Maria Shephard, who has a life estate, dies, being equally divided among the children. As well as 1/6 interest in the estate mentioned in the third part of Samuel Shepard’s will.]
July 1, 1857 (Richmond City, Henrico County, Deeds book FS8562382, image 237)
Whereas, the heirs at law of Capt. Thomas T. Webb, deceased, (viz: Harriet Webb, William A. Webb and wife, and others) with the exception of (Miss) Mary R. Webb (also heir at law) who was then under the age of 21 years, did on the 28 October, 1853 convey to Abram F. Leonard, as trustee, the following property namely, all the right title interest and estate which was conveyed to the said T.T. Webb in his lifetime by Edmund Shepherd (by deed bearing the date 28 October 1851, and recorded in the city of Richmond on 10 November 1851) the same being one undivided sixth part in a lot on Main and 11th Street in Richmond [bequeathed to Edmond by his father Samuel Shepherd]; Also all the right title interest and estate which was conveyed and authorized to be conveyed unto the said T.T. Webb in his lifetime by the said E. Shepherd (by another deed dated 28 October, 1851, acknowledged before Hunter Woods, a notary public for the city of Norfolk, Va.) the same being the undivided sixth part of his father’s estate, then in the hands of Richard Hill to be administered (consisting of Chesterfield Railroad and James River & Kamawha Stocks, Stocks of the City of Richmond and of the State of Virginia and all outstanding and uncollected debts of the said estate, of which the said Richard Hill as attorney was authorized to sell, assign, transfer and pay over to the said T.T. Webb, deceased, in such mode as might deem necessary and proper (and which the said Hill was thereby likewise authorized to sell, assign, transfer and pay over to the said A.F. Leonard in such as might be proper) Upon trust that the said A. F. Leonard as trustee should collect and recover all the rents and profits accruing form the property and interests thereby conveyed and apply the same to the separate support and maintenance of the said Delia A. Shepherd during her life and after her death to the support and maintenance of the said Edmund Shepherd during his lifetime should he survive her, and after the death of the said Delia A. and the said Edmond to convey the property in fee simple to the joint issue (children) if there be any between them. And whereas in the executing and delivery of the said Indenture, the said Edmond Shepherd hath departed this life, without any joint issue with the said Delai A., she surviving him. She as the survivor has requested the said A.F. Leonard as trustee to convey to her in fee simple the trust property above described. And whereas the said (Miss) Mary R. Webb is now of lawful age and desires to convey her interest in and to the property. And whereas the said Delia A. Shepherd is desirous to convey the whole of the above described 1/6 portion of the estate to Thomas R. Price. This Indenture made July 1, 1857, between Abram F. Leonard trustee of Mary R. Webb (of first part) and Delia A. Shepherd (of second part) and Thomas R. Price of the third part …[Mary receives $75 from Delia and Delia receives $2700 from Price].
Note: Indenture made 28 October 1851 between Edward Shepherd and Thomas T. Webb for the sum of $1100 he sells his portion of his father’s estate (1/6 portion). Edmund signs as “E. Shepehrd.” Thomas Webb was Edmund’s uncle. Edmund married his cousin Delia. They had no children. See February 17, 1856 entry for more info.
August 1857 (Campbell County, Virginia, Chancery Court Case Anne Shepherd vs Royal F. Shepherd, Library of VA)
Bill of Complain of Anne Shepherd, formerly Anne Cochran…she intermarried with Royal F. Shepherd by whom she became the mother of two daughters. She states that four years ago he abandoned his family, by way of constant and degrading habits of excessive drunkenness, is dangerous to his family and himself. She states she is under constant apprehension for herself and her children. She states that he does nothing financially to support his family. For about the last five years [1853] she and her children have been sheltered and supported in the home of her aged father, himself not in affluent circumstance. September 7, 1857, Royal F. Shepherd was issued with a copy of his wife’s petition for divorce by the Campbell County Virginia Chancery Court. Depositions of numerous witnesses were taken in March of 1858 in Lynchburg at the law office of James Garland. Witness William D. Branch stated that R.F. Shepherd has a bad character, idle habits, addicted to drunkenness, for several years he left [Lynchburg] for Richmond and was a good deal of the time confined in jail on account of his drunkenness. Witness John A. Turpen states that he had known said Shepherd for many years, he is worthless character and knows he abandoned his family at least two years ago if not longer and he contributes nothing to his family. Samuel S. Taylor states that he has known said Shepherd for 7 or 8 years and that for the last 4 or 5 years if not longer his character has been bad. He did not believe that said Shepherd had any means of supporting his family and that he abandoned his family some 4 or 5 years ago. Edward H. Dowdy states that he has know said Shepherd since the fall of 1852 and that his character was bad and worthless and he never contributed anything towards his family since the fall of 1852, and abandoned them some 5 years ago [1853]. Segar S. Coffee states he has known said Shepherd about 6 years and that he is a drinking trifling man, he has no means for supporting his family, he has not lived with his family for 4 or 5 years and abandoned them in the Spring of 1853, when his wife and children went to live with her father. After he father’s death, she and her children now reside with me.
Note: Ann Shepherd was buried on June 2, 1863 next to George & Mary Cochran in the plot owned by Alex Cochran & Rosa Coffee in Lynchburg Cemetery records for Diuguid Funeral Home (Family Search).
December 1, 1857 (Goochland County Deeds FS7645040, image 754)
Milton S. Cottrell and wife Elizabeth of Henrico Co. to Reuben Shepherd of Goochland Co., 65 acres in Goochland bounded by Chopped Road, Wm Ford, Thomas Hawthorn, James K. Fandner for $700.
March 1, 1858 (Richmond City, Henrico County, Deeds book 72b, pg 277)
Maria Shepherd, widow of Samuel Shepherd, decd sold to Thomas R. Price both of Richmond. The will of Samuel Shepherd entitled Maria to all the household and kitchen furniture and his negro woman Cora, as well as interest and share of the testers remaining estate both real and personal to which she is entitled under the laws of Virginia. Maria sells all her right, title, estate and interest under the said will and all real and personal estate of the testor except for the household and kitchen furniture and negro woman Cora.Terms being that Thomas R. Price shall pay Maria Shepherd for and during her natural life an annuity or annual sum of $350 to be paid quarterly in increments of $87.50, the first being due on April 1, 1858 to continue until her death. Also her right, title, interest in a building on the corner of Main and 11th St. (signed) Maria Shepherd
Note: In 1876, Thomas R. Price died and his widow Christian Elizabeth Price of Richmond was conveyed the same terms as the above deed by Maria Shepherd providing Christian payed her $350 annual sum as was the original terms (Richmond deed book 108b, pg 52).
June 19, 1858 (Goochland County Deeds FS7645040, image 827)
Benj. F. Lipscomb grants to Robert G. Parrish (trustee) a tract of land in Goochland known as Little Store being 65 acres being the same this day purchased of Reuben Shepherd ad wife sum of $600.
July 16, 1858 (Richmond Enquirer)
County Court decree July 2, 1858 Price vs Shepherd to sell the brick building occupied by Rawlings & Holliday and the Richmond Enquirer on Main Street and 11th owned by Samuel Shepherd, deceased.
December 4, 1858 (Goochland County Virginia Deeds, Book 39, pg. 467, FS7645041, image 267)
Last will and testament of Charles J. Johnson: gives to children Elizabeth JONES $1 “which is all I ever intend to give to her and her heirs forever.” Charles H. Johnson $1 “which is all I ever intend to give to her and her heirs forever.” Hannah Johnson $1 “which is all I ever intend to give to her and her heirs forever.”Mary Alley $1 “which is all I ever intend to give to her and her heirs forever.” Joisy Powers $1 “which is all I ever intend to give to her and her heirs forever.” Virginia Powers $1 “which is all I ever intend to give to her and her heirs forever.” Martha Johnson $1 “which is all I ever intend to give to her and her heirs forever.” John Johnson $1 “which is all I ever intend to give to her and her heirs forever.” Susan Johnson $1 “which is all I ever intend to give to her and her heirs forever.” Mahala Johnson $1 “which is all I ever intend to give to her and her heirs forever.” I give my estate both real and personal and any estate of Polly Johnson, deceased that I have or become entitled to my beloved wife Susan Johnson to dispose of as she may think proper forever. I nominate my wife Susan as my executor.
Note: Elizabeth was the wife of Richard C. Shepherd and she is now listed as Elizabeth Jones. This means that Richard C. Shepherd either died or divorced Elizabeth between 1842 (lawsuit)-1858 (will), and she remarried. As of yet her marriage to Mr. Jones has not been located. Further information may be gained from her marriage record to Mr. Jones, or her mother’s (Susanna “Susan” Johnson) probate record which also has yet to be located.
July 10, 1859 (Birth & Death registers of Henrico County Virginia, 1853-1870, family search film 7578987, image 232)
Sheppard, Nancey Mrs. – [died] July 10, in Henrico of consumption, 50 years old, daughter of Jack & Mary Ryall, born in Henrico, widowed at time of death, information by J. S. Ryall, her brother.
August 7, 1860 (Goochland County Deeds FS7645041, image 197)
Robert G. Parrish sold to Reuben Shepherd land conveyed to Mr. Parrish by B.F. Lipscomb on June 19, 1858 land in Goochland known as Little Store adj lands of W. Ford and others for the purpose of securing a debt due to said Shepherd of $640 payable on June 19, 1860. Land will be sold at public auction.
December 3, 1861 (Henrico County Deeds book 75 pg 530)
John D. Sheppard and Cornelia E. his wife and Parmelia M. Ford, Ann M. Ford, Robert A. Ford all of Henrico sold land to Nathaniel Priddy of Hanover Co., sold 2 acres.
Note: Appears to be land will to Fords by deceased parent.
January 13, 1863 (Goochland County Deeds FS7645041, image 449)
Reuben Shepherd and Susan G. Shepherd sold for $1,170 to Jacob Sampson 64 acres of land known as Little Store, Adj. Ford, Hawthorne Rainmaker (?).
March 23, 1863 (Lynchburg City, Virginia, Deeds, FS 8578572, image 318)
J.N. Gordon trustee of the one part and Robert H. Shepherd of the other part, whereas on the 12 day of March 1859, shepherd executed a deed to Gordon trustee to secure to Samuel S. Cottrell of the city of Richmond the sum of $500, and shepherd paid Cottrell the said debt with interest, thus Cottrell releases (by said Gordon and this deed) the title of shepherd’s property held as security, being one house and lot fronting on Lynch Street 65 feet and running back 120 feet in Lynchburg City.
Note: Robert’s wife was Jane Ann Shepherd who was the daughter of Royall F. Shepherd (Sr.), and they married on November 18, 1852. This is why Samuel S. Cottrell was connected to them by the above deed, as he was highly connected to our family. In 1860s he operated a foundry near Lynchburg under the name of Shepherd & Co. consisting of Robert H. Shepherd, J.W. Robinson, M.B. Tate, and J.J. Mahone. Interesting that Royall F. Shepherd’s daughter (jane) and son RF Jr. both lived in Lynchburg.
December 26, 1870 (Goochland County Deeds FS7645930, image 274)
Reuben Shepherd and Susan G his wife of Goochland sell 10 2/10 acre of land to Marie L. Watson of Goochland for $350 land in lower end of county adj, Jesse W. Watson and Alfred Crump, being the land allotted to Reuben and Susan by the division of Joseph W. Jordan’s land estate.
January 1, 1874 (Goochland County Deeds FS7645931, image 371)
Reuben Shepherd and Susan G. His wife sold 8 ½ acres of land to Andrew Johnson all of Goochland for $80, located in Dover Township on three chopped road, bounded on the east by Dr R. G. Parrish and the south by Three Chopped Road and west by Reuben Shepherd, being part of Reuben Shepherds land.
November 6, 1877
Maria Shepherd relict of the late Samuel Shepherd of Richmond, died at the house of her son-in-law Mr. Louis Bremond in Richmond, she was 81 years old.
April 27, 1885 (Hanover County Virginia Marriage Records FS Film 4000284, image 123)
John D. Sheppard (59 y/o, white widowed farmer from Henrico) married Odora M. Canthorn (37 y/o single from Hanover) Married on the 27th of April 1885 in Hanover Co., VA, by W.A. Robinson. Couple will reside in Henrico County, VA. Husbands parents are David A. Sheppard & Nancy Sheppard.
Note: John D. Sheppard was married prior to 1885.
