Illiopolis, Sept. 7 - James Robert Shepard died Sunday, Sept. 6, 1925, at his home in Illiopolis, aged 86 years, 8 months and 9 days.
The decedent was born in Macon county and grew to manhood on a farm near Decatur. He married Miss Maria Anderson in December, 1868. She preceded him in death. After his marriage he farmed near Decatur, later purchasing a farm near Argenta where he resided until 1905, when he retired and with his family removed to Illiopolis where he since resided.
He enlisted as a volunteer in the Civil war in Company A, Twenty-First Illinois infantry. He served until the close of the war.
Mr. Shepard was a member of Morgan post, G. A. R., Illiopolis, and was a member of Illiopolis camp, M. W. of A. He was an active member of the Christian church.
Surviving are: Two daughters, the Misses Minnie and Edith Shepard, at home; three grandchildren, Robert, Myra and Winnifred Dennis, Chambersburg.
Funeral services will be at the Christian church. Interment will be made in Riverside cemetery.
Illinois State Journal, Springfield, IL, 9-8-1925
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Illiopolis, Sept. 7 - James Robert Shepard died Sunday, Sept. 6, 1925, at his home in Illiopolis, aged 86 years, 8 months and 9 days.
The decedent was born in Macon county and grew to manhood on a farm near Decatur. He married Miss Maria Anderson in December, 1868. She preceded him in death. After his marriage he farmed near Decatur, later purchasing a farm near Argenta where he resided until 1905, when he retired and with his family removed to Illiopolis where he since resided.
He enlisted as a volunteer in the Civil war in Company A, Twenty-First Illinois infantry. He served until the close of the war.
Mr. Shepard was a member of Morgan post, G. A. R., Illiopolis, and was a member of Illiopolis camp, M. W. of A. He was an active member of the Christian church.
Surviving are: Two daughters, the Misses Minnie and Edith Shepard, at home; three grandchildren, Robert, Myra and Winnifred Dennis, Chambersburg.
Funeral services will be at the Christian church. Interment will be made in Riverside cemetery.
Illinois State Journal, Springfield, IL, 9-8-1925
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