William SHEPARD
SAR Patriot #:
P-288727
The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
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State of Service: MA
Qualifying Service: Colonel
DAR #: A103164
Birth: 26 Oct 1737 Westfield / Hampshire / MA
Death: 16 Nov 1817 Westfield / Hampden / MA
Qualifying Service Description:
- Colonel (4th) MA regt., during Oct., 1776; also, Surgeon, 4th MA. Bay regt., Gen Glover;s Bgde, Continental Line
- Lt Col., Colonel Timothy Danielson
Additional References:
- MA Soldiers and Sailors in the Rev War, Vol X, pg 183; Vol 14, pg 120
- Mann, James. Sergeon, Col Shepard's (4th) regt, Continental Army pay accts. for service from Jul 1, 1779, to Dec 31, 1780
- return of officers dated Boston, Dec 14, 1780 - communication addressed to His Excellency Johh Hancock.., signed by William Shepard, Col
- Memorials, Mass. Soc. of Cincinnati, B.A Whittemore (Boston - 1964), pg 549-551
- Shepard Families of N.E, Vol 3, pg 102
- Thomas Noble Family, pg 215-217
- Life of G. Dewey & Dewey Family History, pg 263,264
Spouse: Sarah Dewey
Children: Henry; Warham; Lucy; Turner; Charles; Noah;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
| Date Approved | Society | ACN | SAR Member Info | Lineage via Child | View Application Detail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890-05-23 | NJ | Unassigned | Edwin Shepard (125) | Warham | ||
| 1979-03-06 | MA | Unassigned | William L Shepard (115578) | Warham | ||
| 1979-03-30 | MA | Unassigned | David A Shepard (115580) | Warham | ||
| 2014-05-27 | CAN | 59018 | Kenneth Larry Durand (191167) | Henry |
Location:
Westfield / Hampden / MA / USA
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Comments:
- His cemetery tombstone at Old Burying Ground was inventoried in 1995 by Malter Ayers, Westfield Historic Commissioner
- Photo used with permission of Compatriot Mitchell Anderson, 229001, KYSSAR
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