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Justus Fayette Shepardson

Justus Fayette Shepardson

Male 1879 - 1951  (71 years)

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  1. 1.  Justus Fayette ShepardsonJustus Fayette Shepardson was born on 28 Aug 1879 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (son of Lorenzo Pike Shepardson and Ann Eliza Newton (nee Stacy)); died on 23 May 1951 in Oildale, Kern County, California; was buried in Union Cemetary, Bakersfield, Kern County, California.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1880 US Census he was recorded, age 9 months, living in Warwick, Massachusetts with his parents.
    • Census: 1900, Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
    • Draft Registration: 12 Sep 1918, Oakland, Alameda County, California; He registered for the draft.; : 38; Address:
      814 18th Street
    • Census: 1920, Bakersfield, Kern County, California; He was a building contractor.; : 40; Address:
      925D Truxton Avenue
    • Census: 1930, Bakersfield, Kern County, California; He was a carpenter.; : 42; Address:
      815 P Street
    • Census: 1940, Bakersfield, Kern County, California; He was a contractor.; : 60; Address:
      1101 Chester Place
    • Draft Registration: 1942, Bakersfield, Kern County, California; He registered for the draft.; : 62; Address:
      1101 Chester Place
    • History: 1949; Justus came east from Barkersfield, California in 1949, to attend the Delvey Reunion.

    Justus married Lillian Bertha Bates on 01 Oct 1898 in Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Lillian (daughter of James William Merrill Bates and Lucy Elmira Whitemore) was born in Jul 1880 in Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; died on 13 Jun 1905 in Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Cecil Fayette Shepardson was born on 10 Jul 1900 in Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; died on 2 Nov 1986 in Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Justus married Zora Austella Foster on 18 Jan 1919 in Alameda, Alameda County, California. Zora (daughter of Franklin A. "Frank" Foster and Effie Ickes) was born on 29 Mar 1897 in Jackson Township, Sandusky County, Ohio; died on 8 Jun 1973 in Placerville, El Dorado County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. James Fayette Shepardson was born on 9 Apr 1922 in Kern County, California; died on 19 Jul 1996 in Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California; was buried est 21 Jul 1996 in Union Cemetary, Bakersfield, Kern County, California.
    2. baby Shepardson was born on 7 Feb 1940 in California; died on 7 Feb 1940 in California.
    3. Charles Martin Shepardson
    4. Donna Kay Shepardson

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lorenzo Pike ShepardsonLorenzo Pike Shepardson was born on 16 Aug 1835 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (son of Jonathan Shepardson and Hannah Delvee); died on 7 Jul 1906 in Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1855, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 20, while living with his parents.
    • Census: 1865, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 27
    • Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census he was recorded, age 35, living in Warwick, Massachusetts. He was a farm laborer.
    • Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1880 US Census he was recorded, age 43, living in Warwick, Massachusetts. He was working on a farm.
    • Census: 1900, Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; He was a teamster.; : 64; Address:
      3 Ashelot Street

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His death record lists his birth year as 1833.

    Buried:
    He is buried in lot E1.

    Lorenzo married Ann Eliza Newton (nee Stacy) on 10 Jan 1858 in Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Ann (daughter of James Stacy and Nancy P. Hicks) was born on 9 Aug 1840 in Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Oct 1919 in Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Ann Eliza Newton (nee Stacy)Ann Eliza Newton (nee Stacy) was born on 9 Aug 1840 in Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts (daughter of James Stacy and Nancy P. Hicks); died on 19 Oct 1919 in Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1845 to 1858, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1855, Royalston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 15
    • Census: 1860, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 20
    • Census: 1865, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 24
    • Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census she was recorded, age 30, living in Warwick, Massachusetts.
    • Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1880 US Census she was recorded, age 39, living in Warwick, Massachusetts.
    • Census: 1900, Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; : 59; Address:
      3 Ashelot Street
    • Census: 1910, Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; : 69
    • Residence: 1919, Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
    • Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

    Notes:

    Birth: Her headstone gives her birth date as the 19th, while the published Phillipston Records give it as the 9th. A review of the original record shows the date as the 9th.

    Census:
    She was living with the Wood family.

    Census:
    She was recorded while living with her parents.

    Census:
    She was a widow.

    Children:
    1. Elliott Alphozo Shepardson was born on 9 Oct 1862 in Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 7 May 1931 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was buried on 10 May 1931 in Rock Hill Cemetery, Foxboro Norfolk County, Massachusetts .
    2. William Jonathan Shepardson was born on 14 Feb 1864 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Mar 1941 in Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA.
    3. Detroit Grant Shepardson was born on 16 May 1867 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Feb 1937 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Lower Cemetery, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. Rosella Betsey Nancy Shepardson was born on 19 Mar 1869 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Mar 1909; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA.
    5. Fannie Amanda Shepardson was born on 2 Oct 1871 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 2 May 1953 in Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA.
    6. Burt Evans Shepardson was born on 5 Sep 1873 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Oct 1897 in Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA.
    7. Gertrude Stacy Shepardson was born on 1 Nov 1876 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Dec 1960 in Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA.
    8. 1. Justus Fayette Shepardson was born on 28 Aug 1879 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 23 May 1951 in Oildale, Kern County, California; was buried in Union Cemetary, Bakersfield, Kern County, California.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jonathan Shepardson was born on 5 May 1791 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (son of Jonathan Shepardson and Lucy Delvee); died on 20 Feb 1874 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1830, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1855, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 64
    • Census: 1865, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 74
    • Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was living with his son, Calvin, and his family.; : 78

    Notes:

    Census:
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 5
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - Under 5
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49
    5 - Free White Persons - Under 20
    3 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49
    8 - Total Free White Persons
    8 - Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored)

    Census:
    He and his wife were living with his son, Calvin, and his family.

    Jonathan married Hannah Delvee on 29 Sep 1817 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Hannah (daughter of Jonathan Delvee and Hannah Johnson) was born on 21 Jun 1797 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Oct 1866 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Hannah Delvee was born on 21 Jun 1797 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (daughter of Jonathan Delvee and Hannah Johnson); died on 4 Oct 1866 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1855, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 58
    • Census: 1865, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She and her husband were living with her son, Calvin, and his family.; : 67
    • Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

    Notes:

    Death: Kral (2008) gives her death date as 14 October 1866

    Notes:

    Married:
    They appear to have filed their marriage intentions the day after the wedding. One of the two dates on the official records is incorrect.

    Children:
    1. Ella Shepardson was born about 1818 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    2. David Shepardson was born about 1818 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    3. Simon Peter Shepardson was born on 11 Mar 1819 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Jun 1896 in Onondaga, Ingham County, Michigan; was buried in Griffith Cemetery, Springport, Jackson County, Michigan, USA.
    4. Fanny Wheeler Shepardson was born on 26 Mar 1821 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 13 May 1871 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    5. Calvin Delvee Shepardson was born on 28 Mar 1823 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Jun 1895 in Stratton, Windham County, Vermont; was buried in Ball Cemetery, Stratton, Windham County, Vermont, USA.
    6. Alonzo Wilder Shepardson was born on 13 Sep 1826 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Apr 1891 in Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Erving Center Cemetery, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    7. Betsey Rebecca Shepardson was born on 18 Sep 1828 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Aug 1905 in Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    8. 2. Lorenzo Pike Shepardson was born on 16 Aug 1835 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Jul 1906 in Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA.
    9. Sarah Maria Shepardson was born on 4 Sep 1839 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Oct 1855 in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.

  3. 6.  James Stacy was born about 1815 in Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1860, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 45

    Notes:

    Census:
    He was a farmer.

    James married Nancy P. Hicks on Yes, date unknown. Nancy was born about 1815 in Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Nancy P. Hicks was born about 1815 in Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1860, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 45

    Children:
    1. 3. Ann Eliza Newton (nee Stacy) was born on 9 Aug 1840 in Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Oct 1919 in Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jonathan Shepardson was born on 23 Apr 1758 in Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts (son of Jonathan Shepardson and Miriam Follett); died on 18 Jun 1818 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Moved to: 1798 to 1799, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Other Will: 19 Oct 1799, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

    Notes:

    Moved to:
    While he is not on a property owner's list in Warwick in 1798, he is called of Warwick in his father's will of 1799.

    Other Will:
    In his father's will he is called "my son Jonathan of Warwick".

    Jonathan married Lucy Delvee. Lucy (daughter of Peter Delva and Lucy Town) was born on 8 Oct 1768 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died in 1818 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Lucy Delvee was born on 8 Oct 1768 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts (daughter of Peter Delva and Lucy Town); died in 1818 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

    Notes:

    Millie Shepardson, wife of George Washington Moore has often been erroneously listed as a daughter of Lucy and Jonathan.

    Notes:

    Millie Shepardson, wife of George Washington Moore has often been erroneously listed as a daughter of Lucy and Jonathan

    Children:
    1. Lucy Shepardson was born on 6 Feb 1788 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Jun 1857 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    2. 4. Jonathan Shepardson was born on 5 May 1791 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Feb 1874 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    3. John Shepardson was born on 5 May 1791 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Jun 1817.
    4. Isaac Shepardson was born on 10 Mar 1796 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Oct 1802 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    5. Sally Shepardson was born on 24 Dec 1799 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Dec 1880 in Windham, Windham County, Vermont; was buried in Windham Center Cemetery, Windham, Windham County, Vermont, USA.
    6. Polly Shepardson was born on 2 Apr 1802 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 6 May 1878 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in say 8 May 1878 in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.

  3. 10.  Jonathan DelveeJonathan Delvee was born on 21 Aug 1770 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (son of Peter Delva and Lucy Town); died on 14 Dec 1850 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • General Information: It is from Jonathan that the twelve Tribes of Delvee are descended. He and Hannah, nee Johnson, lived in Warwick, Massachusetts on the Delvey Family Farm which he either inherited or purchased from his father.
    • Residence: 1798, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He is listed as an owner of a home by the assessors.
    • Census: 1800, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 7 Aug 1820, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1830, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1840, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

    Notes:

    Census:
    2 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 10
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25
    2 - Free White Persons - Females - Under 10
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44
    4 - Number of Household Members Under 16
    1 - Number of Household Members Over 25
    6 - Number of Household Members

    Census:
    2 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 10
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - Under 10
    3 - Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44
    2 - Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over
    2 - Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture
    7 - Free White Persons - Under 16
    5 - Free White Persons - Over 25
    14 - Total Free White Persons
    14 - Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other

    Census:
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19
    2 - Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19
    3 - Free White Persons - Under 20
    2 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49
    6 - Total Free White Persons
    6 - Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored)

    Census:
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69
    1 - Persons Employed in Agriculture
    1 - Free White Persons - Under 20
    1 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49
    4 - Total Free White Persons
    4 - Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves

    Jonathan married Hannah Johnson on 18 Oct 1792 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Hannah (daughter of Joseph Johnson and Hannah Wilder) was born on 14 Aug 1774 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Apr 1851 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Hannah JohnsonHannah Johnson was born on 14 Aug 1774 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts (daughter of Joseph Johnson and Hannah Wilder); died on 8 Apr 1851 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

    Children:
    1. Samuel Town Delvey was born on 27 Oct 1793 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Mar 1861 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    2. Peter Delvy was born on 30 Jul 1795 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Aug 1869 in Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in North Cemetery, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    3. 5. Hannah Delvee was born on 21 Jun 1797 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Oct 1866 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    4. Lucy Pierce (nee Delvee) was born on 15 Feb 1799 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Jul 1850 in Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
    5. Abigail Delvee was born on 5 Dec 1800 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Sep 1882 in Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; was buried in Acton Cemetery, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont, USA.
    6. Joseph Delvee was born on 19 Feb 1803 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Aug 1848 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    7. Bathsheba Delvee was born on 3 Feb 1805 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Nov 1883 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried est 28 Nov 1883 in East Street Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    8. Mary "Polly" Delvee was born on 4 Jan 1807 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 3 May 1879 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    9. Jonathan Delvee, Jr. was born on 29 Apr 1809 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Sep 1879 in Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried est 14 Sep 1879 in Wendell Cemetery, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    10. Sarah Ann Delvee was born on 25 Feb 1811 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Aug 1888 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried est 15 Aug 1888 in Erving Center Cemetery, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    11. Calvin Wilder Delva was born on 1 Feb 1813 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Dec 1884 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried est 31 Dec 1884 in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    12. Unice Delvee was born on 16 Feb 1815 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Feb 1815 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    13. George William Alvin Delvee was born on 20 May 1817 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Sep 1876 in West Point Township, Bates County, Missouri; was buried in West Point Cemetery, Merwin, Bates County, Missouri, USA.
    14. Joel Delvee was born on 11 Jun 1819 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Jun 1819 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.