1840 Union Twp, Mercer Co, OH. At census time Henry Shepherd livedne xt door to Jane's parents. He and Jane were both 20-30 years oldand h ad only 1 little guy under 5 years. In the same township wereGeorge a nd Samuel Shepherd as well as Jane's brother Samuel.
8/8/1850 Sharon Twp, Richland Co, OH. Having moved before the nextce nsus, Henry Shepard was recorded at age 45, Jane at 31. Theirchildren w ere Elmore, 16, Mariah, 14, Willis, 11, and Riley, 7. Alsoliving ther e was Samuel Coltman, 25, sawyer. Henry was a farmer withreal estate w orth $835. The county was full of Shepards
