J. Riley Shepherd was born October, 1849, died July 15, 1932, at the advanced age of 83 years.
He was married December 3, 1876, to Miss Mary C. Sharp, who survives. To this union were born five children, four of which survive. They are Mrs. D. M. Ingle of Whitsett, Mrs. E. C. Euliss of Burlington, J. E. Shepherd of Burlington, R. F. D. and Ira Shepherd of the home place.
He also leaves 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren as well as a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his going.
Mr. Shepherd was one of the faithful members at Brick Church for 50 years. He was regular in this attendance at the services in the church until his advanced age and sickness prevented.
The funeral service was conducted at Brick Church by Student Joshua Levens and Rev. C. E. Hiatt, his pastor, on Sunday, July 17, in the presence of a large congregation. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. His body was laid to rest in the old historic cemetery beside the church.


Name: J.Riley Shepherd
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Death Date:
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Estimated Birth Year: 1850
Burial Date: 17 Jul 1932
Burial Place:
Cemetery: Brick Church
Funeral Home:
Residence: Burlington, NC
Street Address:
Gender: Male
Death Age: 82
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Occupation: Farmer
Birth Date:
Birthplace: Guilford Co.
Father: Adam Shepherd
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Father's Place of Birth: Nc
Mother: Elizabeth Whitesell
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Mother's Place of Birth: Nc
Spouse: Mary C. Shepherd

1850 US CENSUS
Name: Jacob R Shepherd
Event: Census
Event Date: 1850
Event Place: Guilford county, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 3
Marital Status:
Race (Original):
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Birthplace: North Carolina
Estimated Birth Year: 1847
Dwelling House Number: 750
Household Gender Age
Adam Shepherd M 42
Elizabeth Shepherd F 40
Joshua Shepherd M 20
Anne J Shepherd F 17
Abram Shepherd M 17
Delilah Shepherd F 15
Simeon Shepherd M 13
Levi Shepherd M 12
Gideon M Shepherd M 8
Irene Shepherd F 10
Daniel R Shepherd M 4
Jacob R Shepherd M 3


1920 US Census
Name: Jacob Riley Shepherd
Residence: , Alamance, North Carolina
Estimated Birth Year: 1850
Age: 70
Birthplace: North Carolina
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Gender Age
Jacob Riley Shepherd M 70y
Spouse Mary C Shepherd F 65y
Child Ira B Shepherd M 28y

1900 US Census
Name: Jacob R Shepherd
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Residence: Township 2, Coble, Alamance, North Carolina
Birth Date: Nov 1847
Birthplace: North Carolina
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Spouse: Mary C Shepherd
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Spouse's Birthplace: North Carolina
Father:
Father's Titles & Terms:
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother:
Mother's Titles & Terms:
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Race or Color (expanded): White
Head-of-household Name: Jacob R Shepherd
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 23
Estimated Marriage Year: 1877
Household Gender Age
Jacob R Shepherd M
Spouse Mary C Shepherd F
Child John E Shepherd M
Child Benj I Shepherd M
Child Beulah L Shepherd F
Child Clarence C Shepherd M

Will
November 3, 1926
This is how we, J. R. Shepherd and wife Mary C. Shepherd want our estate settled.
We want what is already fixed to stand just as it is, then we want the best of our house property divided among our children, then we want all the outdoor property sold except the cows and hog if we have any at the time. Also if there is any house property that is not wanted by the one that lives the longest, sell that to them. We want enough money kept back to pay both of our burying expenses and to get a double tombstone not to exceed $250.00. Then we want the balance of the money divided equally among you children. Then at the death of the one that dies last, sell the rest of the things and divide the money likewise if it is not but one dollar apiece. And we want John E. Shepherd to settle it for just enough money to pay him for his time and expenses.

Jacob R. Shepherd and wife
Mary E. Shepherd
This our hand and seal
Witnesses: S. C. Stewart
S. B. Shepherd