Orange County Indexed
The Shepperd surname
The Shepperd name in Orange County Indexed: 220 historical records and 1 person in the chronology.
- In the records
- 1777 to 1872
most named in the 1790s
- Court minutes 1777–1816
- Wills 1783–1826
- Marriages 1784–1871
- Deeds 1785–1872
- Records of enslaved people 1788–1802
- Tax lists 1790
- In the chronology
- 1788 to 1818 1 person in 4 entries, most in the 1790s
- Places in its deeds and wills
- Eno River (3), Elerbys Creek (1), Ellerbe Creek (1)
- Married into
- Ashe 2, Barbee 1, Bryant 1, Dannel 1, Edwards 1, Grove 1, Hay 1, Leigh 1, Marcom 1, Meackam 1, Mebane 1, Moore 1 · the marriages
- Often named with
- Strudwick 13, Carson 10, Harris 8, Benton 6, Moore 5, Baldridge 5, Ray 5, Thompson 5, Edwards 5, Taylor 4, Campbell 4, McCauley 4
- Spellings to try
- Shepherd, Sheppard, Shepheard, Sheperd, Shepard, Shepperds
- Search beyond these records
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Drawn from the records below. Families named together, or married to one another, are leads to follow, not proof of kinship. A similar spelling may be another family, and two people of the same name are not necessarily the same person.
In the chronology 1 person
The people of this surname named in the county’s dated events, as the names index lists them. Each printed name is its own heading; names that may be one person are not merged.
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Shepperd, William 4 entries, 1788–1818
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- August 1, 1788: Orange County's delegates vote against ratifying the Constitution before amendments
- May 27, 1795 to February Term 1798: The county court proves a run of deeds to and from the University's trustees
- May 27, 1795: John Estes is appointed register of Orange County
- November Term 1818: The court takes Elizabeth Revill, a free girl of color, from Simon Davis
In the historical records 220 records
5 deeds, 2 records of enslaved people, 16 marriages, 189 court minutes, 1 tax list entries and 7 wills and papers, oldest first. Every record that names someone of this surname, as the record spells it; choose a collection to narrow the list. Shepperd marriages in full · Search the name in every collection
1770s
- 1777Court minutesWm. Shepperd returned a sales account for Tabithy Shepperd’s estate.
1780s
- 1782Court minutesWm. Shepperd oversaw the road from Mark Patterson’s to Sarah Trices, using workers belonging to four named men and the customary road dis…
- 1783Court minutesHands belonging to Samuel O’Daniel, John Moore, Lunsford Daniel and Richard Davis were assigned to Wm. Shepperd’s road.
- 1783Court minutesBenj. Shepperd produced vouchers for sales of Cornell’s confiscated estates.
- 1783Court minutesHands within the listed inhabitants’ bounds were ordered to work under Jesse Benton from Gallows Hill to the branch between Nelson’s and…
- 1783Court minutesNamed inhabitants and their hands were assigned to roads from Hamilton’s Branch to Hartford under Bruce Collins.
- 1783WillsAgreement: Jesse Benton
- 1784MarriagesMarriage bond: Samuel Shepperd and Elizabeth S Meackam
- 1785DeedsThomas Taylor to William Shepperd, 20 July 1785
- 1786MarriagesMarriage bond: Christopher Dannel and Tilley Shepperd
- 1787Court minutesThe court directed the sheriff to summon jurors Joseph Thompson, Jno Breeze, Abram Thompson and 33 others for the next term (Jno Tinnens).
- 1788Records of enslaved peopleSale: William Shepperd to John Williams, 1 March 1788
- 1788Court minutesThe jury acquitted James Russel of the charge.
- 1788Court minutesOn appeal, the jury awarded Wm Courtney £3.1 plus costs against Wm Shepperd.
- 1788Court minutesThe jury found Walter Murray not liable in Henry Murray’s action.
- 1788Court minutesThe court appointed Wm Shepperd as road overseer, replacing Wm Coupland.
- 1788Court minutesThe court licensed Joseph Allison’s tavern upon a bond secured by James Carson and Wm Shepperd.
- 1788WillsBill of sale: William Shepperd to John Williams
- 1789Court minutesA jury was recorded for trustee Walker’s review proceeding against Horne; no verdict appeared.
- 1789Court minutesDeed, Barnabas O'Farrell to Wm Shepperd, proved by Jno Nichols.
- 1789Court minutesPeelor was nonsuited; on his attorney’s motion, the court granted a new trial, from which Picket obtained permission to appeal.
- 1789Court minutesA nonsuit was entered in Talham’s action against Shepperd.
1790s
- 1790Court minutesA nonsuit was entered in Allen’s appeal against Whitny.
- 1790Court minutesThomas and Abner Clerk selected James Carson as guardian; the court approved Taylor and Shepperd as sureties for a £500 bond.
- 1790Court minutesTaylor was called and nonsuited in his action against Bigalow.
- 1790Court minutesThe jury awarded Rob’t Tinen £33 plus costs against Cox.
- 1790Court minutesThe jury returned an award of £526.6.3 plus costs in Miller and Young’s debt action against Allison.
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: Wm. Shepperd (Orange District)
- 1791MarriagesMarriage bond: James Mumford and Patsy Shepperd
- 1791Court minutesThe court accepted Wm Mebane as surety for an incompletely named appellant against Wm Shepperd.
- 1791Court minutesJno Sloss qualified as sheriff after three justices approved his offered sureties.
- 1791Court minutesThe court appointed Henry Faucit as road overseer, replacing Dav’d Gilston.
- 1792Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Robert Jordon granted to Thomas Jordon; sureties Wm Shepperd and James Baldridge.
- 1792Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Humphry Durham granted to Wm Shepperd; sureties James Baldridge.
- 1792Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Peter Melone granted to Isaac Hicks; sureties Wm Shepperd and George Horner.
- 1793WillsPower of attorney: Samuel Strudwick to Henry Shepperd
- 1794MarriagesMarriage bond: John Shepperd and Polly Edwards
- 1794WillsPower of attorney: Francis Strudwick to Henry Shepperd
- 1794WillsPower of attorney: Martha Strudwick to Henry Shepperd
- 1795DeedsBenjamin Rhodes to John Shepperd, 11 March 1795
- 1795Court minutesJustices Geo Dannel, Jno Thompson, James Christmas and 10 others attended the appointment of the county register.
- 1795Court minutesJohn Estes became county register, gave bond and qualified.
- 1796DeedsJohn Campbell to William Shepperd, 8 April 1796
- 1796MarriagesMarriage bond: Joseph Moore and Eliza Shepperd
- 1796Court minutesL L Wall received permission to operate a tavern at the stated residence.
- 1796Court minutesThe court appointed John G Rencher guardian for Jno Morgan Jr and Solomon Parks Morgan because their father could not manage their property.
- 1796Court minutesAndrew Murdock qualified as sheriff and posted separate bonds for office duties and collection of public and county taxes.
- 1796Court minutesThe court appointed a jury to lay out a road from Trolingers ford toward the road near Haisting Bartlets.
- 1796Court minutesDeed, Benjamin Rhodes to John Shepperd, proved by John Edwards.
- 1796Court minutesDeed, Wm Shepperd Esq Atto &c to Archer Harris, proved by William Ray.
- 1796Court minutesDeed, Wm Shepperd Atto for the Trustees of the University &c to James Stockard, proved by Thomas Whitted.
- 1797Court minutesDeed, William Shepperd Commissioner of the Trustees [of UNC] to Henry Hunt, proved by Robert Bell.
- 1798Court minutesThe court appointed Wm Shepperd as road overseer, replacing Stephen Thompson.
- 1798Court minutesDeed, Wm Shepperd Atto &c to Coonrod Pile, proved by Robert Dixon.
- 1798Court minutesThe court elected Andrew Murdock sheriff of Orange County.
- 1798Court minutesWm Shepperd, Empson Bird and James Christmas settled county trustee David Ray’s accounts and reported the balance held.
- 1798Court minutesDeed, William Shepperd Attorney &c to Jeremiah Holt, proved by Michael Holt.
- 1799Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, Wm Shepperd, Wm McCauley and 2 others present.
- 1799Court minutesThe clerk’s memorandum recorded distribution of assembly acts and journals to Chatham and named recipients (Wm Shepperd, Ro Tinnen, James…
- 1799Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Shepperd, Sterling Harris and Walter Alves present.
- 1799Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Shepperd, John Thompson and Walter Alves present.
- 1799Court minutesSamuel Turrentine was elected sheriff to succeed A Murdock, received his commission, and qualified.
- 1799Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Jno Taylor, Wm Shepperd and James Carson present.
- 1799Court minutesThe assembled justices elected Abner B Bruce as county register, and he furnished security.
- 1799Court minutesDeed, the Trustees of the University to Jacob Garhart, acknowledged in court.
- 1799Court minutesDeed, William Shepperd &c to Richard Bennehan, acknowledged in court.
1800s
- 1800DeedsWilliam Shepperd to Joseph Allison, 29 May 1800
- 1800Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, John Thompson, Wm Shepperd and 4 others present.
- 1800Court minutesThe court appointed Joseph Taylor as road overseer, replacing Alex Tinnen.
- 1800Court minutesJurors upheld William Shepperd’s bond, rejected payment and setoff, and awarded George McCulloch damages and costs.
- 1800Court minutesIn another appeal, jurors upheld William Shepperd’s bond and awarded George McCulloch damages, rejecting payment and setoff.
- 1800Court minutesDeed, William Shepperd to Joseph Allison, proved by James Yarbrough.
- 1800Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Samuel Benton, Wm Shepperd, Sterling Harris and 2 others present.
- 1800Court minutesThe court appointed Samuel Benton and Catlet Campbell to relocate and repair the jailer’s kitchen, funding the work through an 1801 tax.
- 1800Court minutesDeed, Wm Shepperd Atto[rney] to John Noe, acknowledged in court.
- 1800Court minutesDeed, Wm Shepperd Atto[rney] to Jacob Graves, acknowledged in court.
- 1800Court minutesDeed, Wm F Strudwick to Henry Shepperd, proved by William Shepperd.
- 1800Court minutesFollowing default, Wm Ray received damages against Wm Shepperd; an appeal was requested with approved securities.
- 1801MarriagesMarriage bond: William Barry Grove and Sarah Shepperd
- 1801Court minutesJustices John Cabe, John Rhodes, Andrew Murdock and 11 others attended the court.
- 1801Court minutesDeed, W F Strudwick to Elisha Kirk, proved by Henry Shepperd.
- 1801Court minutesJurors acquitted David Shepperd of petty larceny.
- 1802Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Charles Cotton to William Shepperd, 27 March 1802
- 1803Court minutesWm Shepperd received damages and costs against Arch’d Campbell.
- 1804Court minutesJurors rejected payment and setoff and awarded Wm Shepperd principal and damages against Arch’d Campbell.
- 1804Court minutesThe court relieved Wm Shepperd of future taxes on enslaved Kitt, citing infirmity.
- 1805Court minutesJohn Hogg received damages and costs against William Shepperd.
- 1806MarriagesMarriage bond: Sam Ashe and Elizabeth Shepperd
- 1806Court minutesJurors rejected payment and setoff and awarded Wm Shepperd principal and damages against David Rainey.
- 1806Court minutesAdministration of the estate of John Edwards granted to John Edwards; sureties John Shepperd.
- 1807Court minutesDeed, James Trice to John Bevill, proved by William Shepperd.
- 1808Court minutesThe court ordered Robert Tinnen, Mann Patterson, Tho Holloway and 27 others summoned for Superior Court jury service.
- 1808Court minutesThe court ordered Aaron Walker, Tho McCracken, Samuel Woody and 27 others summoned for the next county-court jury service.
- 1808Court minutesThe court recorded the attending justices.
- 1808Court minutesThe jury found John Fogleman did not detain the unnamed enslaved people claimed by Nicholas Holt’s executors.
- 1808Court minutesThe jury found John Street detained the claimed table, valued it, and awarded John McKerall nominal damages and costs.
- 1808Court minutesThe jury found Samuel Whitsell not guilty in Robert Murdock’s case.
- 1808Court minutesThe court resumed with justices Jonathan Lindley, William Shepperd and Thomas Br????? present.
- 1808Court minutesThe court convened with justices William Shepperd, James Webb and Thomas Whitted present.
- 1809MarriagesMarriage bond: Sullivan Leigh and Nancy Shepperd
- 1809MarriagesMarriage bond: David Rainey and Nancy Shepperd
1810s
- 1810Court minutesThe court ordered execution against the principal and stay sureties on Joseph Marcum’s earlier judgment.
- 1810Court minutesDeed, Samuel Benton to Henry Shepperd, proved by Richard Henderson.
- 1810Court minutesDeed, Edward Harris to William Shepperd, proved by John Wilkerson.
- 1810Court minutesDeed, Martha Strudwick to Henry Shepperd, acknowledged in court.
- 1810Court minutesAdministration of the estate of William Strudwick granted to Mrs Martha Strudwick and Samuel Ashe; sureties William Shepperd and Henry Sh…
- 1811Court minutesDeed, John Shepperd to James Latta Esqr, proved by Wm Lovins.
- 1811Court minutesWilliam Shepperd was appointed guardian of William F Strudwick’s unnamed heirs.
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed William Shepperd Jr as road overseer.
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed William Allison as road overseer.
- 1812MarriagesMarriage bond: David Hay and Susan Shepperd
- 1812Court minutesDeed, John Hall to Henry Shepperd, proved by William Sheppard.
- 1813MarriagesMarriage bond: Sam P Ashe and Mary Shepperd
- 1813Court minutesThe jury awarded Herbert Sims ??? damages and costs against George Carrington.
- 1813Court minutesThe jury valued Graves and Gunn’s unpaid bond claim against James Shepperd and awarded interest; James Faucett and Thomas McCulley secure…
- 1814MarriagesMarriage bond: Christopher Barbee and Jeany Shepperd
- 1816Court minutesDeed, William Shepperd Senr to William Shepperd Jr & Egbert Shepperd, acknowledged in court.
- 1818WillsWill of James Wilson
1820s
- 1820MarriagesMarriage bond: William Marcom and Tabby Shepperd
- 1823MarriagesMarriage bond: William Mebane and Elizabeth Shepperd
- 1826WillsWill of William Shepperd
1830s
- 1836MarriagesMarriage bond: William Bryant and Nancy Shepperd
1870s
Undated
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Tabitha Shepperd granted to Edward Trice and William Shepperd; sureties Joseph Muzzle and James Trice.
- Court minutesDeed, Wm. and Susannah Shepperd, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesEdw. Trice replaced Wm. Shepperd as road overseer.
- Court minutesThe court appointed a road jury to survey the Queen Street connection toward Halifax, assess damages, and report next term.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the venire listing the summoned jurors.
- Court minutesFifteen grand jurors were selected by ballot, empaneled, and sworn, with James Ball as foreman.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the executed venire listing the summoned jurors.
- Court minutesThe record listed remaining panel jurors and marked five as excused.
- Court minutesThe court appointed Dan’l Watson to replace Shepperd on the Rhodes–Comers road and assigned the named residents and their laborers.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the venire with annotations of absence, excuses, failure to summon, and death.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Courtny, Jno Taylor, Wm Shepperd and 5 others present.
- Court minutesAbner Benton Bruce succeeded Samuel Benton as county clerk, gave bond with sureties and qualified.
- Court minutesJames Carson and William Shepperd were assigned to settle Robert Scoby’s accounts for Solomon and Stephen Debow’s guardianship and report.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm McCauley, Andrew Burke, Wm Shepperd and 3 others present.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Rainey, Wm Courtney, Jno Thompson and 29 others present.
- Court minutesThe sheriff was directed to summon John Rhodes, Shadrick Forrester, Joseph Dixon and 12 others for Superior Court jury service.
- Court minutesJustices Empson Bird, John Thompson, Archer Campbell and 32 others attended the sheriff’s election.
- Court minutesThe justices divided themselves into four classes for holding court.
- Court minutesOn William Duffy’s motion and William Shepperd’s affidavit, sheriff William May incurred a conditional fine for failing to return executi…
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Shepperd, James Baldridge, Jonathan Lindley and Wm Courtney present.
- Court minutesWm Shepperd recovered damages and costs against John Coleman on appeal.
- Court minutesJustices John Walker, Wm McCauley, Wm Courtny and 26 others attended the sheriff and surveyor election.
- Court minutesJames Baldridge became public buildings treasurer; the court approved John Sloss, Wm Shepperd and Henry Thompson as sureties.
- Court minutesWm Shepperd was appointed to receive the district’s taxable lists.
- Court minutesDeed, the Trustees of the University by Wm Shepperd Commissioner & Attorney to Nathaniel Harris, proved by Wm Ray.
- Court minutesA motion to compensate Tobias Rogers for the bridge at Matthew McCauleys mill failed when the justices divided evenly.
- Court minutesJustices Wm Ray, Wm Rainey, Benj Lacy and 19 others attended the court.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Shepperd, Walter Alves, Hardy Hurdle and John Thompson present.
- Court minutesBill of Sale, Robert Bell to Wm Shepperd, proved by Charles Christmas.
- Court minutesDeed, Wm Shepperd Atto &c to Obediah Green & Nicholas Holt, proved by a witness whose name the record leaves blank.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Shepperd, John Rhodes, John Thompson and 5 others present.
- Court minutesThe court renewed the previous county tax and added poll, land and town property taxes to pay county court jurors.
- Court minutesJohn Fitch qualified as constable and posted bond with approved sureties.
- Court minutesPower of Attorney, James Shepherd to William F Strudwick, proved by Henry Shepperd.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Sterling Harris, Wm McCauley and William Shepperd present.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, Wm Shepperd, James Baldridge and 9 others present.
- Court minutesDeed, Benjamin Rhodes to John Shepperd, proved by John Edwards.
- Court minutesJames Carson recovered damages against Wm Shepperd; jurors rejected payment, setoff and satisfaction and found the undertaking timely.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, Wm McCauley, Jno Thompson and 2 others present.
- Court minutesFollowing default, William Shepperd won damages and costs against Frederick Taylor.
- Court minutesAfter Morgan Hart resigned, the justices elected John Taylor Jr clerk; he furnished bonds and qualified, and Robert Williams received the…
- Court minutesSamuel Shepperd and John Edwards surrendered John Meachum to discharge their bail obligation in John G Rencher’s action.
- Court minutesSamuel Shepperd and John Edwards surrendered Barnabas Grimes to discharge their bail obligation in James Vaughan’s action.
- Court minutesThe court recorded William Guy, Thomas Holloway, Charles Cotton and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Robert Gray, Eli Hill, John Copley and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesDeed, Wm Shepperd Atto &c to Fredrick Cimrow, proved by Jacob Graves.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Henry Shepperd, Tho Searcy, Nath’l Newlin and 6 others for jury service.
- Court minutesFollowing default, Abner B Bruce received damages and costs against Alexander Tinnen.
- Court minutesJurors valued the bond, rejected payment and setoff, and awarded Richard Simpson damages against James Shepperd.
- Court minutesJurors convicted Isaac Bracken Jr and the other defendants; the court imposed individual fines.
- Court minutesA juror was withdrawn in Robert Duke’s prosecution.
- Court minutesJurors convicted James Williams on the indictment.
- Court minutesJurors convicted Hugh Woods on the indictment.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Wm Shepperd, James Carson and Sam Benton present.
- Court minutesIsrael Barker was nonsuited against James Davis and sought an appeal with securities.
- Court minutesA juror was withdrawn in Benjamin Peeler’s action against William Dunnagan.
- Court minutesJurors upheld John Lankston’s bond and found an unpaid balance due Hugh Snelling.
- Court minutesThe court recorded the attending justices.
- Court minutesRobert Moore was nonsuited in his action against Walter Mankins.
- Court minutesThe attending justices unanimously reelected Samuel Turrentine sheriff; he furnished bond and qualified.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Thomas Holloway, Thomas Thompson, Levi Whitted and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesDeed, William Shepperd attorney &c to George Friddle, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesThe court fined William Shepperd for swearing while acting as a justice on the bench.
- Court minutesJurors convicted Benjamin Starks of trespass and acquitted Joel Tate; Starks received two weeks’ imprisonment, followed by detention pend…
- Court minutesThe court ordered Jonathan Jorden, William Laws, Thomas Jinkins and 27 others summoned for Superior Court jury service.
- Court minutesJurors valued the bond’s penalty and second condition and awarded Henry Shepperd damages against Wm Shepperd.
- Court minutesDeed, John Shepperd to James Latta of John Latta esqr, proved by John Latta esqr.
- Court minutesRelease or Bill of Sale, James Shepperd to William F Strudwick, proved by Abner B Bruce.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Joseph Kirkland, James Williams, Aaron Walker and 8 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe jury upheld James Patterson’s pleas against Andrew Gibson.
- Court minutesThe court recorded the attending justices.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Jeremiah Holt, Hugh Cain, Rankin McKee and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe jury resolved every issue for Edward Harris, acting through his unnamed guardian, and awarded damages.
- Court minutesJames Webb became guardian of Edmund and William and Martha Strudwick.
- Court minutesThe court recorded William Rhodes, Caleb Wilson, Samuel Woody and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded John Nelson, John Shepperd, Hugh McCaddams and 11 others for jury service.
- Court minutesDeed, Henry Hall to John Shepperd, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesDeed, Thomas Steel to John Shepperd, proved by Gray Barbee.
- Court minutesThe court recorded James Philips, Allen Cain, William Gant and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Edmund Browning granted to James Shepperd and Jane Browning; sureties James Tate.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded James Walker damages against Robert Newton and others.
- Court minutesA juror was withdrawn in John Watson’s action against John D Carrington.
- Court minutesThe sheriff was ordered to summon jurors Chesley P Patterson, William Shepperd, William Morrow and 27 others for the next Superior Court.
- Court minutesThe record listed the justices present.
- Court minutesThe record listed the attending justices.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices William Shepperd, David Patterson and Thomas Whithed present.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Henry Shepperd granted to William Shepperd and Isaiah Marcum; sureties Sampson Moore and William P Mangum.
- Court minutesThe court authorized sale of Henry Shepperd’s perishable estate.
- Court minutesThe jury decided Thomas Barlow’s action in favor of Henry Neal.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded William Maris damages and costs against John Street.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded John Russell damages and costs against William Brooks.
- Court minutesThe jury found for William Jackson in Robert Faucett’s ejectment action.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded Barney Clapp damages against John Mason.
- Court minutesThe jury acquitted Wm Turner and Samuel Crawford.
- Court minutesThe jury convicted John Stevenson and the other defendants; McDonald and Chambers took the insolvency oath.
- Court minutesDeed of Gift, John H Bell to Henry & Sarah Bell, proved by Wm Shepperd.
