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Phillip P. Sheppard,32, appears in the 1850 census in Halifax Co. Va, with his wife Parthenia, 25, sons William, 7, and John, 5, and daughters Sarah , 3, and Elizabeth, 5 months. His occupation is an overseer. A john Shepard (his father?) is living next door. 1850 Halifax Co. Census, pg 65, Roll M432_948.
Phillip Shepard made a will dated 29 Mar. 1879. Pittsylvania Co. Will Book 3, pp. 241-42. He names his son John W. Shepard, daughters Eliza A. Shepard, Elizabeth B. Shepard, and Clementine P. Shepard.
Will Book 3: 241-242
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Will of P. P. Shepard
Pittsylvania County to wit:
I Philip P. Shepard, Sr. of the County of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia being advanced in age but of sound mind and disposing memory do make and Constitute this my last will and testament in manner following to wit:
First it is my will and desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid first out of any assets of which I may possess.
Second I give to my son John W. Shepard and to my three daughters Elizabeth B. Shepard, Clementine P. Shepard and Eliza A. Shepard respectively one bed and bedding.
Thirdly I give and bequeath to my beloved wife during her life or so long as she remains my widow, all of the property both real and personal of which I may die possessed, after the payment of my just debts as above mentioned and I hereby authorize her to give to any of the heirs of my body any portion of my estate during her life provided and equal share thereof shall be given to all my children hereafter named.
Fourthly, It is my will and desire that my beloved wife Parthenia L. Shepard shall have full control of all my estate during her life and shall have perfect right to consume so much of all the rents and profits accruing there therefrom as may be necessary for her comfort and support, together with either or all of my daughters who may remain unmarried and remain with her after my diseased [sic].
Fifthly it is my will and desire that after the death of my wife Parthenia L. Shepard all of my estate both real and personal which may then exist and not consumed shall be sold at public auction and proceeds accruing from said sale to be divided equally between all the heirs of my body after taken in consideration the amount of advancements made to them respectively during my life as well as during the lifetime of my said wife.
Sixthly. It is my will and desire that after all the existing debts of the firm of P. P. Shepard, Sr. shall be fully paid and settled up that my son P. P. Shepard, Jr. shall be entitled to one half of all the goods that may then remain on hand.
Seventh. Having the utmost confidence in the integrity of my beloved wife Parthenia L. Shepard, I do hereby constitute and appoint her my Executrix to this my last will and testament and do most respectfully request the Judge of the County Court to permit her to qualify without giving any security.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand to this my will dated 29" day of March 1879 in the presence of the undersigned as witnesses to the same.
Philip P. Shapard, Sr.
Witnesses
Stephen H. Townes
William W. Boothe
At a County Court held for Pittsylvania county on the 19" day of January 1880. The last will and testament of P.P. Shapard, Sr. was proven by the oaths of Stephen H. Townes and William W. Boothe the two subscribing witnesses thereto and is ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Parthenia L. Shapard the Executrix therein named, who made oath and entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of eight thousand dollars conditioned according to law, certificate is granted her for obtaining probate of said will in due form, the testator requesting the Court not to require security of the said Executrix.
Teste
W. B. Shepherd, Clerk
Note: Philip P. Shapard was the son of John and Elizabeth Shepard. His wife, Parthenia L. Dodson Shepard, was the daughter of Elijah Dodson and Sally Ferrell Dodson of Halifax County.
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1818 - 1879 (61 years)
(Age ~ 80 years) 
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