Son of William E. and Mary Ann (Yates)Shepherd.
Taken from the Albany Ledger (Albany, Missouri) 2 Jan. 1919 Thursday
Death of a Former Albany Resident
After a ten days' suffering from influenza, Thomas Jefferson Shepherd passed away at his home, northeast of Whitesville, Dec. 28th, 1918.
Tom, as he was known to everyone here, was born in Andrew county, Mo., January 14, 1860, being at the time of his death 58 years, 11 months and 16 days old.
On Oct. 5, 1887, he was united in marriage to Miss Pernecia Jane Smith of Albany. To this union was born five daughters, all of whom are living. They are Mrs. John Earls, Mrs. James Hackenberry, Misses Pearl, Ada and Florence, who are at home. He also leaves six grandchildren, two brothers and a number of other relatives and friends to mourn his death.
Deceased spent most of his life in Andrew county, all excepting the fifteen years that he lived on what is known as the J.H. Hundley farm, south of the depot. He later moved back to Andrew county to the farm, where he remained until death claimed him.
Some sixteen years ago he joined the Yeoman lodge here, where he still holds his membership. He also joined the I.O.O.F. here, but later put his membership in the Whitesville lodge.
Several years ago he joined the Christian church here during a meeting conduced by Brother Mattox. About three years ago he put his membership in the Whitesville Christian church.
Funeral services were held by Bro. Marvin on Sunday, Dec. 30th, at the Whitesville cemetery, where the body was laid to rest till the resurrection day.
A DAUGHTER
Taken from the Albany Ledger (Albany, Missouri) 2 Jan. 1919 Thursday
Death of a Former Albany Resident
After a ten days' suffering from influenza, Thomas Jefferson Shepherd passed away at his home, northeast of Whitesville, Dec. 28th, 1918.
Tom, as he was known to everyone here, was born in Andrew county, Mo., January 14, 1860, being at the time of his death 58 years, 11 months and 16 days old.
On Oct. 5, 1887, he was united in marriage to Miss Pernecia Jane Smith of Albany. To this union was born five daughters, all of whom are living. They are Mrs. John Earls, Mrs. James Hackenberry, Misses Pearl, Ada and Florence, who are at home. He also leaves six grandchildren, two brothers and a number of other relatives and friends to mourn his death.
Deceased spent most of his life in Andrew county, all excepting the fifteen years that he lived on what is known as the J.H. Hundley farm, south of the depot. He later moved back to Andrew county to the farm, where he remained until death claimed him.
Some sixteen years ago he joined the Yeoman lodge here, where he still holds his membership. He also joined the I.O.O.F. here, but later put his membership in the Whitesville lodge.
Several years ago he joined the Christian church here during a meeting conduced by Brother Mattox. About three years ago he put his membership in the Whitesville Christian church.
Funeral services were held by Bro. Marvin on Sunday, Dec. 30th, at the Whitesville cemetery, where the body was laid to rest till the resurrection day.
A DAUGHTER
Son of William E. and Mary Ann (Yates)Shepherd.
Taken from the Albany Ledger (Albany, Missouri) 2 Jan. 1919 Thursday
Death of a Former Albany Resident
After a ten days' suffering from influenza, Thomas Jefferson Shepherd passed away at his home, northeast of Whitesville, Dec. 28th, 1918.
Tom, as he was known to everyone here, was born in Andrew county, Mo., January 14, 1860, being at the time of his death 58 years, 11 months and 16 days old.
On Oct. 5, 1887, he was united in marriage to Miss Pernecia Jane Smith of Albany. To this union was born five daughters, all of whom are living. They are Mrs. John Earls, Mrs. James Hackenberry, Misses Pearl, Ada and Florence, who are at home. He also leaves six grandchildren, two brothers and a number of other relatives and friends to mourn his death.
Deceased spent most of his life in Andrew county, all excepting the fifteen years that he lived on what is known as the J.H. Hundley farm, south of the depot. He later moved back to Andrew county to the farm, where he remained until death claimed him.
Some sixteen years ago he joined the Yeoman lodge here, where he still holds his membership. He also joined the I.O.O.F. here, but later put his membership in the Whitesville lodge.
Several years ago he joined the Christian church here during a meeting conduced by Brother Mattox. About three years ago he put his membership in the Whitesville Christian church.
Funeral services were held by Bro. Marvin on Sunday, Dec. 30th, at the Whitesville cemetery, where the body was laid to rest till the resurrection day.
A DAUGHTER
Taken from the Albany Ledger (Albany, Missouri) 2 Jan. 1919 Thursday
Death of a Former Albany Resident
After a ten days' suffering from influenza, Thomas Jefferson Shepherd passed away at his home, northeast of Whitesville, Dec. 28th, 1918.
Tom, as he was known to everyone here, was born in Andrew county, Mo., January 14, 1860, being at the time of his death 58 years, 11 months and 16 days old.
On Oct. 5, 1887, he was united in marriage to Miss Pernecia Jane Smith of Albany. To this union was born five daughters, all of whom are living. They are Mrs. John Earls, Mrs. James Hackenberry, Misses Pearl, Ada and Florence, who are at home. He also leaves six grandchildren, two brothers and a number of other relatives and friends to mourn his death.
Deceased spent most of his life in Andrew county, all excepting the fifteen years that he lived on what is known as the J.H. Hundley farm, south of the depot. He later moved back to Andrew county to the farm, where he remained until death claimed him.
Some sixteen years ago he joined the Yeoman lodge here, where he still holds his membership. He also joined the I.O.O.F. here, but later put his membership in the Whitesville lodge.
Several years ago he joined the Christian church here during a meeting conduced by Brother Mattox. About three years ago he put his membership in the Whitesville Christian church.
Funeral services were held by Bro. Marvin on Sunday, Dec. 30th, at the Whitesville cemetery, where the body was laid to rest till the resurrection day.
A DAUGHTER
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