Sheppard Families of Stoke Bruerne, Watford and elsewhere


Frederick William Heming-333 was born about 1880 in , , England. He married Maud Stutchfield-188 on 19 May 1904 in Radford, Nottinghamshire, England.

BIRTH date my estimate.

MARRIAGE Information from Paul Woodward (email June 2007).

Maud Stutchfield-188 [Parents] was born about 1879 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England. She married Frederick William Heming-333 on 19 May 1904 in Radford, Nottinghamshire, England.

CENSUS 1881 on CD. Roade, Northampton, England Source:FHL Film 1341372 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1542 Folio 57 Page 12. Age 1.

CENSUS 1891 at 6 Clapham St Radford, Nottingham. Information from Paul Woodward (email June 2007).

CENSUS 1901 at 83 Garfield Road, Radford, Nottingham. Information from Paul Woodward (email June 2007).

MARRIAGE Information from Paul Woodward (email June 2007).


James Green-155 was born before 1807 in , , England. He married Rachel Burnhill-259 on 26 Aug 1827 in Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, England.

BIRTH my estimate, could be very wrong.

MARRIAGE from Northants Marriage CD, a widower, otp. Information from Paul Woodward (email June 2007).

Rachel Burnhill-259 [Parents] was born before 1815. She died after 1837. She married James Green-155 on 26 Aug 1827 in Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, England.

MARRIAGE from Northants Marriage CD, a spinster, otp. Information from Paul Woodward (email June 2007).

!NOTE listed as sister to Mary Sheppard the wife of William Sheppard of Abthorpe in the will of Mary Sheppard, widow of Towcester.


Richard Nailour-262 was born before 1572. He died about 1616. He married Elizabeth Lovell-335.

Other marriages:
Heron, Katherine

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.

Elizabeth Lovell-335 was born in , , England. She married Richard Nailour-262.

NOTE Val Moore (email July 2007) reports that she was the daughter of Thomas Lovell of Heford, near Huntingdon. She was Richard's first wife. (source, visitation records of College of Arms, 1613).


Thomas Wills-338 was born before 1769 in , , England. He married Hannah Sheppard-337 on 21 Sep 1789 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England.

MARRIAGE from Roade Parish records, NRO ref 281p/6, no. 64. A bachelor of Blisworth.

Hannah Sheppard-337 was born before 1769 in , , England. She married Thomas Wills-338 on 21 Sep 1789 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England.

MARRIAGE from Roade Parish records, NRO ref 281p/6, no. 64. A spinster of Roade.


William Sheppard-340 was born before 1823 in , , England. He married Amelia Anne-341.

NOTE known from baptism of his son, a railway worker.

Amelia Anne-341 was born before 1823 in , , England. She married William Sheppard-340.

NOTE from baptism of son at Roade.

They had the following children:

  M i Thomas Henry Sheppard-342 was christened on 30 Apr 1843 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Roade Parish records, NRO ref 281p/4, no. 383.

Samuel Sheppard-343 was born before 1784 in , , England. He married Mary-344.

KNOWN from baptism of son at Stoke Bruerne.

Mary-344 was born before 1784 in , , England. She married Samuel Sheppard-343.

KNOWN from baptism of son at Stoke Bruerne.

They had the following children:

  M i Samuel Sheppard-345 was christened on 25 Nov 1804 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Stoke Bruerne Parish records, 303p/11. The original is un-numbered.

William Sheppard-347 died about 1855.

NOTE known from a will proved at London 13 Apr 1656. He lists Eilliam as his eldest son, and a younger brother Richard (apparently still under the age of 20). He lists himself as of Preston Capes, Northants, but talks of land at Barnett (Herts ?) and also in the County of Surrey.. He lists five daughters, Rebecca and Anne both apparently then over 18, and Mary, Jane and Brigett then under 18. Apparently both father and eldest son were smiths, and the father expected the son to teach his brother Richard. He lists a brother John Thompson Tompson and cousin William Gent, who were sitnesses and overseers of the will.

NOTE I am not sure that I am correct in listing the William known from other sources, as his eldest son.

He had the following children:

  M i William Sheppard-246
  F ii Rebecca Sheppard-348 was born before 1636 in , , England.

KNOWN from her father's will as the eldest daughter, almost certainly over 18 years old in 1655.
  M iii Richard Sheppard-353 was born after 1635 in , , England.

KNOWN from his father's will as the younger on two sons, almost certainly under 20 years old in 1655.
  F iv Anne Sheppard-349 was born before 1637 in , , England.

KNOWN from her father's will as the second listed daughter, almost certainly over 18 years old in 1655.
  F v Mary Sheppard-350 was born after 1637 in , , England.

KNOWN from her father's will as the third listed daughter, almost certainly under 18 years old in 1655.
  F vi Jane Sheppard-351 was born after 1638 in , , England.

KNOWN from her father's will as the fourth listed daughter, almost certainly under 18 years old in 1655.
  F vii Brigett Sheppard-352 was born after 1639 in , , England.

KNOWN from her father's will as the fifth listed daughter, almost certainly under 18 years old in 1655.

John Ewer-358 was born before 1687 in , , England. He married Sarah Lewis-359 in 1707 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England.

NOTE information from Michael Ewer (email Aug 2008) who quotes the IGI for their daughter's marriage, he does not state the source for their marriage. He quotes John's will as leaving copyhold property in Hemel Hempstead and Piccotts end to his daughter Srah Sheperd, wife of John of Watford. He also leaves a silver tankard to his grandson Ewer Shepherd, all of whom are listed here.

Sarah Lewis-359 was born before 1687 in , , England. She married John Ewer-358 in 1707 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England.

NOTE information from Michael Ewer (email Aug 2008) who quotes the IGI for their daughter's marriage, he does not state the source for their marriage.

They had the following children:

  F i Sarah Ewer-289

John H Sheppard-360 was born about 1807 in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England. He married Sarah-361.

CENSUS 1861 in High Street,Towcester, Northants. PRO ref. RG09/926, folio 74, page 6. Age 53, an attorney and solicitor sperintendat registrar.

Sarah-361 was born about 1813 in Brackley,Northamptonshire,England. She married John H Sheppard-360.

CENSUS 1861 in High Street,Towcester, Northants. PRO ref. RG09/926, folio 74, page 6. Age 47.

They had the following children:

  F i Sarah Y G Sheppard-362 was born about 1835 in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1861 in High Street,Towcester, Northants. PRO ref. RG09/926, folio 74, page 6. Age 25.
  F ii Elizabeth Sheppard-363 was born about 1838 in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1861 in High Street,Towcester, Northants. PRO ref. RG09/926, folio 74, page 6. Age 22.
  F iii Ann M C Sheppard-364 was born about 1843 in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England.
  F iv Emily L Sheppard-365 was born about 1848 in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1861 in High Street,Towcester, Northants. PRO ref. RG09/926, folio 74, page 6. Age 12.
  M v Charlesa F Sheppard-366 was born about 1850 in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1861 in High Street,Towcester, Northants. PRO ref. RG09/926, folio 74, page 6. Age 10.
  M vi George Sheppard-367 was born about 1854 in Stoke Bruerne,Northamptonshire,England.

CENSUS 1861 in High Street,Towcester, Northants. PRO ref. RG09/926, folio 74, page 6. Age 6.

NOTE this entry is also in the Stoke Bruerne file.

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