He was extensively known in Southern Iowa, having been engaged in the hotel business at Keosauqua for many years, when travel by stages was the only mode of conveyance.
He united with the M. E. Church about the year 1836, and continued a consistent and zealous member till the hour of his death. In 1872 he was licensed to preach, and the latter years of his life he dedicated almost wholly to the work of the Divine Master. He was also an honored and worthy member of the Masonic order, having been a worker in speculative masonry for upwards of forty years. He was a charter member of Keosauqua Lodge, No. 10, and was its Master for Many years. He was also a R. A. Master and a member of the council. He filled the office of Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, and was Deputy Grand High Priest in 1864. He was a lover of the institution and his counsel was sought by the brethren of the fraternity on many ritualistic points and disputed ancient landmarks. He was always warmly greeted when present at the meetings of the Grand Lodge, and was called a "father in Masonry," as well as a "father of Israel."
He was the father of thirteen children, six daughters and seven sons. The six daughters have been called hence one by one, till they have all gone before, the last one proceeding him only two weeks, and two sons were taken away in their infancy leaving five sons, two of whom live in Oregon, to mourn his departure.
He made two trips to the Pacific coast, one in 1870, and again in 1878 returning the last time in October, 1879. His last hours were like the still waters of the Jordon, calm--not a ripple on the face--and the breath of life passed away like the strains of sweet music--he went to sleep in the arms of Jesus, who, he said a few hours before, was his hope and his salvation, and all was bright beyond. His remains were laid away by the side of his companion, in the cemetery at Keosauqua Iowa, by the masonic fraternity, under the direction of Keosauqua Lodge, No 10 on Wednesday afternoon, September 15th, 1880.
J. S. S.
Source: Grant County news. (Canyon City, Or.) 1879-1908 > October 09, 1880 via Pam Roach [email protected]
He was extensively known in Southern Iowa, having been engaged in the hotel business at Keosauqua for many years, when travel by stages was the only mode of conveyance.
He united with the M. E. Church about the year 1836, and continued a consistent and zealous member till the hour of his death. In 1872 he was licensed to preach, and the latter years of his life he dedicated almost wholly to the work of the Divine Master. He was also an honored and worthy member of the Masonic order, having been a worker in speculative masonry for upwards of forty years. He was a charter member of Keosauqua Lodge, No. 10, and was its Master for Many years. He was also a R. A. Master and a member of the council. He filled the office of Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, and was Deputy Grand High Priest in 1864. He was a lover of the institution and his counsel was sought by the brethren of the fraternity on many ritualistic points and disputed ancient landmarks. He was always warmly greeted when present at the meetings of the Grand Lodge, and was called a "father in Masonry," as well as a "father of Israel."
He was the father of thirteen children, six daughters and seven sons. The six daughters have been called hence one by one, till they have all gone before, the last one proceeding him only two weeks, and two sons were taken away in their infancy leaving five sons, two of whom live in Oregon, to mourn his departure.
He made two trips to the Pacific coast, one in 1870, and again in 1878 returning the last time in October, 1879. His last hours were like the still waters of the Jordon, calm--not a ripple on the face--and the breath of life passed away like the strains of sweet music--he went to sleep in the arms of Jesus, who, he said a few hours before, was his hope and his salvation, and all was bright beyond. His remains were laid away by the side of his companion, in the cemetery at Keosauqua Iowa, by the masonic fraternity, under the direction of Keosauqua Lodge, No 10 on Wednesday afternoon, September 15th, 1880.
J. S. S.
Source: Grant County news. (Canyon City, Or.) 1879-1908 > October 09, 1880 via Pam Roach [email protected]
Family Members
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Jesse Milton Shepherd
1822–1899
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Mary Shepherd Smith
1827–1871
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Rebecca Shepherd Garrett
1830–1871
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James S. Shepherd
1834–1925
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Jane Shepherd Biser
1837–1866
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Rev Charles Webster Shepherd
1840–1898
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Helen C. Shepherd
1845–1868
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Adalaida Shepherd
1846–1848
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Lewis Cass Shepherd
1849–1942
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Stephen Houston Shepherd
1850–1901
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Elvira Shepherd
1863–1865
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