BIO: Shepherd, James - Shelby Co SHEPHERD, HENSLEY, BUCHANAN, RIPPY "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 JACKSON TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 926 JAMES SHEPHERD, an old and prominent citizen of Jackson Township, was born in Kentucky on the 4th of August, 1816, being the second in a family of ten children born to Thomas and Nancy (Hensley) Shepherd. His parents were native of Kentucky, from whence they immigrated to Indiana in 1818, settling in Washington County. The subject of this sketch had limited advantages of school, but by his energy succeeded in getting a fair practical education. He remained home with his parents until he attained his thirty-second year. In September, 1848, his marriage with Sarah Rippy was solemnized, and to this union have been born six children, four of whom are now living: Thomas J., John F. (dead), Lucy J., Sarah A., Laura E. (Dead), and Nancy A. He is a member of the Christian Church, and contributes liberally to the support of the church. In politics he is Republican,and he is a successful farmer. Transcribed by: Diana Flynn Date: 15 Sep 1997