Sheppard Families of Stoke Bruerne, Watford and elsewhere


Nathaniel Sheppard-236 [Parents] was born after 1690. He died on 29 Oct 1770 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.

NOTE in the will of Vincent Sheppard, haberdasher of London with property at Richmond, Surrey, made in 1711 but proven in 1717 he is listed as still not 21 years of age and a beneficiary of the will.

BAPTISM from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7. Listed merely as Nathaniel Sheppard Esq.

He had the following children:

  M i Vincent Sheppard-260 was born in 1722/1741.

NOTE the will of Anna Shepard gives to Vincent Shepard, son of Nathaniel (her son-in-law/step-son) property at Stoke Bruerne. In 1741 he was under 21.
  M ii Richard Sheppard-267 was born in 1722/1741.

NOTE the will of Anna Shepard gives to Richard Shepard, son of Nathaniel (her son-in-law/step-son) property at Cotton End and Hardingstone. In 1741 he was under 21.

Richard Nailour-262 was born before 1572. He died about 1616. He married Katherine Heron-277 before 1590.

Other marriages:
Lovell, Elizabeth

KNOWN from plaque to his daughter-in-law.

WILL written 2 Feb 1615/16 and proven 25 Nov 1616. Will names his wife Katherine and four daughters, also the "now eldest son" William and youngest son Richard, but asks for a plaque to his son Lovell, who I am assuming is deceased. At the time of the will all children appear to be under 21.

NOTE Val Moore (email July 2007) reports that he was alive for the visitation of the College of Arms in 1613. His arms had been granted in 1564. His father (or grandfather) was William Nailour of London, Clerk of the Chancery, who married Jane daughter of Richard Duncombe of Moreton, Bucks. Another record from the same visitation records that William Mailour died 10 Oct 1571, this record says that Riochard first lived in Godmanchester then bought the Manor of Offord Darcey. This second record also records a first marriage to Elizabeth (see her notes). The visitation of 1684 records that he died about 1616.

Katherine Heron-277 died after 1616. She married Richard Nailour-262 before 1590.

NOTE known from her husband's will of which she was executrix after his death.

NOTE Val Moore (email July 2007) reports that she was the daughter of Robert Heron of Godmanchester (source, visitation records of College of Arms, 1613). She is listed here as Catherine. She is also listed elsewhere in the same visitation of Katherine daughter of Thomas Hearne.

They had the following children:

  F i Elizabeth Nailour-280 was born in 1605/1611.

NOTE listed as first daughter in her father's will written in 1915. Still unmarried and under 21 years old.
  F ii Mary Nailour-281 was born in 1606/1611.

NOTE listed as second daughter in her father's will written in 1915. Still unmarried and under 21 years old.
  F iii Katherine Nailour-282 was born in 1607/1611.

NOTE listed as third daughter in her father's will written in 1915. Still unmarried and under 21 years old.
  F iv Jane Nailour-283 was born in 1608/1611.

NOTE listed as fourth daughter in her father's will written in 1915. Still unmarried and under 21 years old.
  M v Lovell Nailour-278 was born before 1609. He died before 1615.

NOTE listed in his father's will as deceased. Since William is named as "my now eldest son" I am assuming Lovell was the oldest.
  M vi William Nailour-279 was born before 1610.

NOTE listed in the will of his father, in 1915 as his "now eldest son"
  M vii Richard Nailour-263

John Wickens-284 died about 1655.

NOTE his will has no date on it, but it was proven 16 may 1655. He lists three sons, more than six grand-children. He names a Mary Wickens and Elizabeth Wickens sister, but does not list their relationship to him. He also names a brother William of Paulerspury.

He had the following children:

  M i William Wickens-248
  U ii Living
  M iii Living

Living

Mary Wickens-272 [Parents].Mary married Living.

NOTE known from the will of her father. She is listed as the wife of William Capron of Roade. She was to receive five pounds in 1679.


John Sheppard-288 was born before 1719. He married Sarah Ewer-289 on 7 Oct 1731 in Hemel Hempsteach, Hertfordshire, England.

NOTE Known from baptism of children at Watford.

MARRIAGE from Michael Ewer (email Aug 2008) who quotes the IGI.

Sarah Ewer-289 [Parents] was born on 4 Dec 1712 in Hemel Hempsteach, Hertfordshire, England. She married John Sheppard-288 on 7 Oct 1731 in Hemel Hempsteach, Hertfordshire, England.

BIRTH from Michael Ewer (email Aug 2008) who quotes the IGI..

MARRIAGE from Michael Ewer (email Aug 2008) who quotes the IGI.

NOTE Known from baptism of children at Watford.

They had the following children:

  M i Ewer Sheppard-290 was christened on 5 Sep 1739 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.

BAPTISM from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7.
  M ii Richard Sheppard-291 was christened on 30 Sep 1741 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.

BAPTISM from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7.

NOTE there were burials of a Richard Sheppard 19 Oct 1742 and 26 Mar 1749 at Watford. One of these might be him, but no details given.
  M iii William Sheppard-292 was christened on 14 Dec 1743 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.

BAPTISM from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7.

William Sheppard-296 was born before 1726. He married Ann-297.

NOTE known from baptism on Children.

Ann-297.Ann married William Sheppard-296.

NOTE known from baptism of child at Watford.

NOTE there is a record in the Blisworth Marriages 1 Sep 1763 by licence of a William Rugge Esq. of St George, Hanover Sq. London, a widower, marrying Madam Ann Sheppard of Blisworth, a widow. Witnesses were John Tyrell and Susanna Shepherd. This person is the only candidate that I can see for this marriage, but that does not mean it was her of course. I do not recognise either of the witnesses John Tyrell or Susanna Shepherd.

They had the following children:

  M i Samuel Sheppard-298

William Howdon-299 was born before 1725 in , , England. He married Mary Sheppard-293 on 14 Jul 1765 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.

MARRIAGE from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7.

Mary Sheppard-293 [Parents] was christened on 12 Oct 1740 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. She married William Howdon-299 on 14 Jul 1765 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.

BAPTISM from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7.

MARRIAGE from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7. By Banns, but no way of certifying that this was the same Mary.


Elizabeth Sheppard-294 [Parents] was christened on 17 Oct 1742 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. She was buried on 6 Dec 1771 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. She was not married.

BAPTISM from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7.

NOTE the baptism of a base born son is applied to her, but we have no proof that this Elizabeth was the mother.

BURIAL from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7. Identified as Elizabeth Sheppard (Spinster) so this is probably her.

She had the following children:

  F i Joseph Sheppard-300 was christened on 10 Jun 1770 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. She was buried on 30 Aug 1770 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.

BAPTISM from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7.

BURIAL from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7. Identified as infant son of Elizabeth Sheppard.

Joseph Sheppard-301 was born before 1752 in , , England. He married Sarah-302.

NOTE known from baptism of child.

Sarah-302.Sarah married Joseph Sheppard-301.

NOTE known from baptism of child.

They had the following children:

  F i Mary Sheppard-303 was christened on 26 Jan 1772 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.

BAPTISM from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7.

Richard Sheppard-304 was born before 1758 in , , England. He married Susanna-305.

NOTE known from baptism of son.

Susanna-305 was born before 1758. She married Richard Sheppard-304.

NOTE known from baptism of son.

They had the following children:

  M i Thomas Sheppard-306 was christened on 7 Aug 1778 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.

BAPTISM from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7.

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