My Genealogy Hound

FRANK R. SHEPHERD has ever been an active supporter of all laudable enterprises in the town of Tyrone, and is one of Schuyler County’s best citizens. He is an able agriculturist and a man whose life has been passed in the calling which now receives his attention. His estate includes one hundred and thirty-one acres, adorned with a neat residence and substantial outbuildings.

Our subject is the son of John Shepherd, who was born in North Haven, Conn., April 27, 1809. His mother was Nancy J. Atwood, a native of Massachusetts, her birth occurring March 19, 1822. They were united in marriage in Schuyler County, and soon after located in the town of Reading, where they lived happily until the husband and father was called from this life, August 26, 1888. Mrs. Shepherd makes her home in Watkins with her daughter, Mrs. Haring.

Our subject has two sisters, one older and one younger than himself. Jane M. married Charles Haring, of Watkins, who died about 1882. Esther J. is now Mrs. Frank H. Sayre, of Dundee. Frank R., who was the only son of the household, was born in the town of Reading, November 9, 1850. He was there reared to mature years, and spent his boyhood days and the dull seasons of farm work in attending school. He thus became well informed, and has never ceased to add to his knowledge by reading good books. He remained with his father until November, 1887, the year before the latter’s death, when he removed with his wife to the town of Tyrone, on the place where he now resides.

Mr. Shepherd and Miss Lottie Bigelow were united in marriage in Altay, February 5, 1884. The lady is the daughter of James V. and Flora (Clark) Bigelow, the parents of six children, of whom Mrs. Shepherd was the youngest, her birth occurring May 28, 1864. By her union with our subject there have been born three children, namely: Edith L., born January 19, 1886; John C., October 26, 1888; and Clayton B., October 20, 1891.

In addition to this place of one hundred and thirty-one acres, Mr. Shepherd owns a valuable tract in the town of Reading, which embraces ninety-five acres. He is one of the most respected and influential citizens in this community, and contributes liberally to all worthy enterprises. Politically he has always supported Republican principles, but in no sense of the term could he be considered an office-seeker. In church relations Mrs. Shepherd is an exemplary Presbyterian, and is an active worker in that body.