William Shephard (1836–1892)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1836
- Died
- 1892
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Shephard born? 1836.
When did William Shephard die? 1892.
Life story
William Shephard (1836–1892) was born in 1836, and died in 1892, at about age 56. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.
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The world William lived through
1845 · age 9 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 12 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 27 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 31 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 35 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 50 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about William Shephard
When was William Shephard born?
William Shephard was born in 1836.
When did William Shephard die?
William Shephard died in 1892.
How old was William Shephard at the time of death?
William Shephard was about 56 years old.
Where is William Shephard buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Shephard was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Shephard died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Shephard's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 9); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 12); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 27); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 31); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 35); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 50).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Shephard?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1836
Death
1892
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AncestryData, "William Shephard (1836–1892)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-shephard-1836-1892-33795f75/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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