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Captain Edward Shepard

Male 1600 - Abt 1680  (80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Captain Edward Shepard was born in 1600 in England; died about 1680 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: say 1640; He was a mariner.
    • Immigration: 10 May 1643; Edward and Violet came over with her their daughter, Deborah.
    • Offices Held: 1656; He was appointed a Constable.

    Notes:

    Name:

    Edward married Violet Stanley on 6 Dec 1620 in England. Violet was christened on 26 Sep 1596 in Mistley, Essex, England; died on 9 Jan 1648/49 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Elizabeth Shepard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Nov 1621 in Mistley, Essex, England.
    2. 3. John Shepard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 May 1627 in England; died on 12 Jun 1707 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
    3. 4. Abigail Shepard  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1631 in England; died on 4 Jul 1661 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 5. Deborah Shepard  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1633 in England; died on 7 Sep 1705 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. 6. Sarah Shepard  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1636 in England; died on 15 Jan 1679/80 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Edward married Mary about 1650 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Mary was born in 1596 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elizabeth Shepard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born on 4 Nov 1621 in Mistley, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1646; (1) Elizabeth Shepard.
    • Married: say 1664; (2) Nicholas Disbrow.


  2. 3.  John Shepard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born on 2 May 1627 in England; died on 12 Jun 1707 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 4 Oct 1649, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Rebecca Greenhill, the daughter of Samuel and Rebecca (Baseden) Greenhill. She was christened on 24 February 1630 in Staplehurst, Kent, England. She died on Thursday 22 December 1689 in Hartford, Connecticut. Issue: 1. Rebecca Shepard (c1650-1697) 2. John Shepard (1652-____) 3. Sarah Shepard (1656-1753) 4. Violet Shepard (c1658-1682) 5. Elizabeth Shepard (1660-1682) 6. Edward Shepard (1662-1711) 7. Samuel Shepard (1664-____) 8. Thomas Shepard (1666-1743) 9. Deborah Shepard (c1669-1721) 10. Abigail Shepard (c1671-1750) 11. Hannah Shepard (1672-1709)
    • Occupation: say 1657; He was a cooper.
    • Offices Held: 1658; He was appointed a Constable.

    Notes:

    Name:


  3. 4.  Abigail Shepard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born about 1631 in England; died on 4 Jul 1661 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Name:


    Died:
    Her death date was recorded as 4 (5) 1661.

    Abigail married Lt. Daniel Pond on 30 Mar 1652. Daniel (son of Robert Pond and Mary) died on 4 Feb 1697/98 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Abigail Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Nov 1652 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 23 May 1698 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried on 26 May 1698 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 8. Daniel Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1653 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Mar 1662 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 9. John Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1654 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 10. Ephraim Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 6 Jul 1656 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Dec 1704 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. 11. Rachel Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 5 Sep 1658 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 1695 to 1696.
    6. 12. Hannah Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Sep 1660 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 7 Oct 1660 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  4. 5.  Deborah Shepard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born about 1633 in England; died on 7 Sep 1705 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 10 May 1643; She came over with her parents.
    • Married: 4 Oct 1649; Jonathan Fairbanks, the son of Jonathan and Grace (Smith) Fairbanke. He was born about 1629 in Warley, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England. He emigrated with his parents in 1633 from Sowerby, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England. He became a freeman in 1654 in Dedham, Massachusetts. He was admitted as a townsman on 1 January 1654/55 in Dedham, Massachusetts. On 1 June 1668 in Dedham, Massachusetts, Jonathan Fairbanks was mentioned in the will of Jonathan Fairebanke. During King Philip's War, he served as a soldier in the 1675 Mount Hope campaign. He served in later campaigns as well. He died on Wednesday 28 January 1711/12 in Dedham, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Deborah Fairbanks (1654-____) 2. Grace Fairbanks (1656-____) 3. Sarah Fairbanks (1658-____) 4. Edward Fairbanks (1661-____) 5. David Fairbanks (1663-____) 6. Samuel Fairbanks (1665-____) 7. Mary Fairbanks (1667-____) 8. Jeremiah Fairbanks (1675-____)


  5. 6.  Sarah Shepard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born about 1636 in England; died on 15 Jan 1679/80 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 25 Apr 1656; Deacon Samuel Thompson, the son of the Rev. William and Abigial Thompson. He was born in 1631 in Lancashire, England. After Sarah's death, on 4 October 1680 Samuel, married Elizabeth Billings. He died on Saturday 18 June 1695 in Braintree, Massachusetts, at age 64 years. He was buried in Quincy, Massachusetts. His gravestone reads:
      In memory of Mr. Samuel Tompson, who was Deacon of Braintry Church, aged 64 years. Deceased June, 18, 1695
      Issue: 1. Sarah Thompson (1657-1657) 2. Deborah Thompson (1660-____) 3. Samuel Thompson (1662-____) 4. Edward Thompson (1665-____) 5. Abigail Thompson (1667-1747) 6. Sarah Thompson (1670-____) 7. Hannah Thompson (1672-____) 8. William Thompson (1675-1675) 9. William Thompson (1676-____) 10. Sarah Thompson (1679-____)

    Notes:

    Buried:
    In memory of Mrs. Sarah Tompson,
    late wife of Mr. Samuel Tompson,
    aged 43 years.
    Deceased Jan 15. 1679



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Abigail Pond Descendancy chart to this point (4.Abigail2, 1.Edward1) was born on 5 Nov 1652 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 23 May 1698 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried on 26 May 1698 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 22 May 1678, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; John Day, the son of Sgt. Ralph and Susan (Fairbanks) Day. John was probably a soldier in Moseley's company in December 1675. He was born on 15 April 1654 in Dedham, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. John Day (1679-____) 2. Ralph Day (1681-____) 3. Abigail Day (1684-1692) 4. Jonathan Day (1687-____) 5. Abigail Day (1693-____)

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 5 (9) 1652.


  2. 8.  Daniel Pond Descendancy chart to this point (4.Abigail2, 1.Edward1) was born in 1653 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Mar 1662 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Complier's Note: 22 Jan 1654; Perhaps he was the son baptized 22 (11) 1653.


  3. 9.  John Pond Descendancy chart to this point (4.Abigail2, 1.Edward1) was born in 1654 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1688; (1) Hannah ______). She died on Saturday 2 June 1691 in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. John Pond (c1688-____) 2. David Pond (1690-____)
    • Married: say 1692; (2) Rachel ______. She died about 1696 in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Hannah Pond (1693-____) 2. Rachel Pond (1695-____)
    • Married: say 1698; (3) Judith ______. She died on Thursday 26 April 1708 in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Judith Pond (1699-____) 2. Abigail Pond (1700-____) 3. Israel Pond (1702-____) 4. Joseph Pond (1704-____) 5. Ebenezer Pond (1706-1727)
    • Land/House: 28 Mar 1698; He was allotted a grant of eleven acres of timber land and seven acres along a brook in Wrentham, in that part which later became part of Medway.
    • Land/House: 29 Aug 1727; He gave one half of his lands to his son, John.
    • Living: 1734


  4. 10.  Ephraim Pond Descendancy chart to this point (4.Abigail2, 1.Edward1) was christened on 6 Jul 1656 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Dec 1704 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: say 1686, Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He was a carpenter.
    • Offices Held: 1694, Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He served on a town committee.
    • Inventory: say 1705; Ephraim's estate was inventoried and valued at £318.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Ephraim died intestate.

    Ephraim married Deborah Hawes on 6 Jan 1685 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Deborah (daughter of Edward Hawes and Eleony Lumber) was born on 1 Sep 1666 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Apr 1760 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Ephraim Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Oct 1686 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Apr 1760 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 14. Daniel Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Sep 1689 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died about 1716.
    3. 15. Deborah Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Sep 1693 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 16. Samuel Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1695 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Apr 1746 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    5. 17. Joseph Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1697 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Dec 1697 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 18. Joseph Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jul 1700 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in young in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    7. 19. Benjamin Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jul 1700 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in young.
    8. 20. Deacon Jacob Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Nov 1702 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Mar 1764 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    9. 21. Eleony Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1704 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Sep 1727.

  5. 11.  Rachel Pond Descendancy chart to this point (4.Abigail2, 1.Edward1) was christened on 5 Sep 1658 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 1695 to 1696.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Jul 1681; Deacon Matthew Stone, the son of Deacon Simon and Mary (Whipple) Stone. He was born on 16 February 1659/60 in Watertown, Massachusetts. Matthew served in King Philip's was as a member of Capt. Daniel Henchman's company while he was only sixteen years old. Soon after the war, he settled in Sudbury, though he lived in Lancaster for a short time. After Rachel's death, in 1685 Matthew, married (2) Mary Plympton, daughter of Thomas and Abigail (Noyes) Plympton. He lived in Lancaster, Massachusetts. He died on Monday 12 August 1743 in Sudbury, Massachusetts. His will was proved 9 August 1743.


  6. 12.  Hannah Pond Descendancy chart to this point (4.Abigail2, 1.Edward1) was born on 27 Sep 1660 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 7 Oct 1660 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1680; John Devotion, the son of Edward and Mary (Curtis) Devotion. He was christened on 26 June 1659 in Brookline, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Edward Devotion 2. Ebenezer Devotion 3. Constant Devotion 4. Thomas Devotion 5. John Devotion 6. Hannah Devotion 7. Abigail Devotion

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 27 (7) 1660.



Generation: 4

  1. 13.  Ephraim Pond Descendancy chart to this point (10.Ephraim3, 4.Abigail2, 1.Edward1) was born on 21 Oct 1686 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Apr 1760 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1 Nov 1710, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Mary Colburn. She died on Saturday 25 May 1754 in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Ephraim Pond (1711-1712) 2. Ephraim Pond (1713-____) 3. Katurah Pond (1715-1730) 4. Mary Pond (1717-____) 5. Sarah Pond (1720-____) 6. Deboarah Pond (1723-____) 7. Margaret Pond (1725-____) 8. Esther Pond (1727-____) 9. Jeremiah Pond (1729-____)
    • Will: 4 Jun 1754


  2. 14.  Daniel Pond Descendancy chart to this point (10.Ephraim3, 4.Abigail2, 1.Edward1) was born on 22 Sep 1689 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died about 1716.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: say 1709; There is no record of him being married nor of issue. He owned land in Wrentham though in 1716, it was listed as formerly his.


  3. 15.  Deborah Pond Descendancy chart to this point (10.Ephraim3, 4.Abigail2, 1.Edward1) was born on 13 Sep 1693 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 9 Feb 1720, Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Daniel Thurstune, the son of Captain Thomas and Esther Thlurstune. He was born on 25 September 1695 in Wrentham, Massachusetts.


  4. 16.  Samuel Pond Descendancy chart to this point (10.Ephraim3, 4.Abigail2, 1.Edward1) was born on 29 Dec 1695 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Apr 1746 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: Samuel was allotted lands in Wrentham early. On 5 October 1716, he was given the four acres of his brother, Daniel.
    • Will: 25 Mar 1746
    • Inventory: Jun 1746; His estate was valued at £3,900.
    • Probate/Proved: 17 Jun 1746

    Samuel married Mary Thurstune on 9 Feb 1719/20 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of Captain Thomas Thurstune and Esther) was born on 3 Sep 1702 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 7 May 1754 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Mary Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1721 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 14 May 1727 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Nov 1736 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. 23. Esther Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jan 1722/23 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 14 May 1727 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Feb 1797 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 24. Kezia Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 May 1725 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 14 May 1727 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Aug 1797 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 25. Jamima Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jun 1727 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 10 Dec 1727 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 19 May 1766 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. 26. Samuel Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jun 1729 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 10 Aug 1729 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Apr 1806 in Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 27. Dinah Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jul 1731 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 2 Sep 1731 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 5 Jun 1808 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    7. 28. Bathsheba Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Aug 1734 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 20 Oct 1734 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1807 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    8. 29. Timothy Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Aug 1737 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 18 Sep 1737 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Oct 1776 in Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Union Street Cemetery, Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    9. 30. Mary Pond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Feb 1739 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  5. 17.  Joseph Pond Descendancy chart to this point (10.Ephraim3, 4.Abigail2, 1.Edward1) was born in 1697 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Dec 1697 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  6. 18.  Joseph Pond Descendancy chart to this point (10.Ephraim3, 4.Abigail2, 1.Edward1) was born on 22 Jul 1700 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in young in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 19 May 2020

    Notes:

    Birth:
    He was a twin.


  7. 19.  Benjamin Pond Descendancy chart to this point (10.Ephraim3, 4.Abigail2, 1.Edward1) was born on 22 Jul 1700 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in young.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    He was a twin.


  8. 20.  Deacon Jacob Pond Descendancy chart to this point (10.Ephraim3, 4.Abigail2, 1.Edward1) was born on 22 Nov 1702 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Mar 1764 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 11 May 1726, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Abigail Heath. She was born about 1704. She died on Sunday 20 February 1803 in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Daniel Pond (1727-____) 2. Jacob Pond (1731-____) 3. Joseph Pond (1733-____) 4. Abigail Pond (1735-____) 5. Hannah Pond (1737-____) 6. Rachel Pond (1740-____) 7. Abial Pond (1742-____) 8. Benjamin Pond (1745-____) 9. Deborah Pond (1747-____)
    • Residence: say 1727, Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; They settled in that part of Wrentham which is now called Pondville.
    • Religion: say 1750, Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He was a deacon of the first church of Wrentham.


  9. 21.  Eleony Pond Descendancy chart to this point (10.Ephraim3, 4.Abigail2, 1.Edward1) was born on 15 Aug 1704 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Sep 1727.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 24 Aug 1726, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; John Shepard. He was born in Foxborough, Massachusetts.