Edgar Co. Il Biographies - James Shepherd


Surname: Shepherd, Marrs
Submitter: Tracy Smith
EMAIL: tjpblshr@phnx.uswest.net
DATE: Jun 26 2000


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From the book, "History of Edgar County, Illinois, 1879":


JAMES SHEPHERD, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Hume; one of the early
settlers, was born in Ohio Oct. 11, 1840; came to this State and settled in
Edgar Co. in 1855; his farm consists of 160 acres, valued at $4,800. He was
married Nov. 2, 1865, to Miss Joicie Marrs, who was born in Kentucky July
28, 1847; they have seven children, viz., Mollie E., William T., Harry E.,
Minnie, Bruce, Lema A. and James R. Since Mr. Shepherd's residence in the
township he has held office of Collector one term and Highway Commissioner
two years.