Shepard's, Mason's, Kinsey's and Vernon's: Great Grandma Cora Dell Mason Shepard Wickham and Family

Cora Dell Mason was born in Oakland City, Indiana to her parents, Ellen Deter and David Mason on June 3rd 1874, Cora died in Bremerton Washington on December 2nd 1952 of Chronic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Congestive heart failure.

In the 1880 US Census David Mason was 40 and listed as a farmer. In the household is wife Ellen 30. Children are Charley age 12 born 1868. Floyd W age 9 born 1871. Cora Doll (sic) 6 born 1874. Tillman age 3 born 1877 and Lenora 1, born 1879. All born in Indiana. Listed as living next door is William Mason age 81 and a retired farmer.

Cora Mason age 21, married John David Shepard on October 14th, 1884 in Spurgeon, Pike County Indiana. It lists John's name spelled as Jno. Sheppard age 24.

On July 23rd 1895 Cora gave birth to baby Boy Shepard, the child died at birth. On January 19th 1900 Carl Mason Shepard was born. February 13th 1903 Floyd David Shepard was born, his twin Baby girl Shepard died at birth. They all were born in Spurgeon, Pike County Indiana.

Find a Grave regarding John D Shepard

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179088673/john-shepard

Married Cora Dell Mason on 14 Oct 1894 in Spurgeon, Pike County, Indiana. Infant son was born and died on Jul 23, 1895 in Pike County Son Carl Mason was born Mar 1900 in Mason, Pike County. They had Twins born on 13 Feb 1903 in Pike County, one was a daughter who was stillborn and a son Floyd David who survived.

In the 1900 US Census has Cora age 26 and John D Shepard age 26 living in Monroe Township, Pike County Indiana. With them in the household is Carl age 1 and a adopted daughter Goldie Mange age 8. John is listed as a farmer and Cora at home.

In the 1910 US Census John 35 and Cora 35 are still in Pike County. Adopted daughter Goldie Mange is not listed in the household, Carl is now 10 and Floyd is 7 years old. Listed on this census record, Shepard is spelled Sheperd. John is working in a Dry Goods store as a salesman.

Cora with her parents David and
Ellen Mason
in Little Rock, AR

Goldie Shephard (sic) died from asphyxiations due to smoke inhalation in fire that heavily damaged her home on 1006 Meyer Ave along with house mate Judson Pryor, They where found in the remains. Cause of fire could have been overheated coal stove or coal oil lamps were being used. Mr. Pryor was buried at locust hill cemetery.

In the 1920 US Census I've not found records yet on Cora, not in the usual places. On my list to do

In 1930 Cora is remarried to Aden Wickham, he was born 12-24-1874 and died March 4th 1930. They were married October 15th 1925. In this household is Cora age 55, Aden 55, Floyd Shepard and his wife Mattie Shepard. I've not found any divorce info which tells me that John D Shepard has passed in the last 10 years, as he also had Huntington's. I have seen a note on the medical file of his son Carl, that his father died in a mental hospital. No mention of the hospital name.

Cora was visiting her parents January 10th 1932. She was 58 yrs old. Son Carl is living in Oklahoma City, OK age 32 he's working as a Peace Officer and Floyd is in the home at age 29 years old, but married to Mattie F Vernon for 3 years at that time, their daughter Dorothy was born a year later. Cora was living in Norcatur, KS at this time. Aden Wickham was a very loved and admired man,

Aden Wickham Obituary:

Aden Wickham was born at Oleny, Ills., December 24, 1874, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wickham, who with their family moved to West Norton Co., Kansas, in 1882, locating on a farm east of Clayton, Kansas. A number years later the family moved Norcatur, and Aden became the first rural mail carrier, and held that position for 27 years, being absent from duties only at short intervals, the longest stretch, from July, 1930 to the period of his death, on March 4, 1931, because of illness. During the period of his mail service he traveled more than 200,000 miles, or the equal of eight times around the world. Punctual, always serving to the very best of his ability, conscientious and willing to accommodate at all times, Aden was a popular and beloved servant of the public. His age was 56 years, 2 months and ten days.

He was married on October 15, 1925 to Mrs. Cora Shepard, who survives, A brother, Del Wickham of Manhattan, Kansas, Mrs. Hattie Carter of Denver, Colo.and Mrs. Lottier Baldwin and Mrs. Maye Williams of Kanorado, Kansas, three sisters also survive.

Mr. Whickham was a member of the Odd Fellow lodge, joining that fraternal order almost twenty-five years previous to his death. Had he hived a little longer her would have received from that order his jewel.

Funeral services were held from the M. E. Church, the sermon by the pastor, Rev. J A McClellan, and burial in the Norcatur cemetery by the father and mother.

Cora was visiting her parents for their golden wedding anniversary on January 10th 1932 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was 58 yrs old. Son Carl is now living in Oklahoma City, OK age 32 , and Floyd is in the home at age 29 years old, but married to Mattie F Vernon for 3 years at that time, their daughter, Dorothy was born a year later. Cora was living in Norcatur, KS.

In the 1940 US Census Cora Wickham is 66 year old and living in Fruitvale, Mesa, Colorado, United States. Cora Wickham is listed as head of household with her children. Floyd D Shepard is now 36, his wife Mattie is 30 and now they have two daughters Dorothy E is 6 and Shirley F is 4. Floyd is now working as a laborer on road construction.

For the 1950 US Census the family has migrated to Washington State. Cora Wickham is 75 and now receiving a pension, head of household living with her two sons. Carl M Shepard is 50 and brother Floyd D Shepard is 47. They live in Indianola, Kitsap County. No mention of Mattie and the girls in this household.

Obituary - MRS. CORA S (sic). WICKHAM

Mrs. Cora Shephard Wickham, a Bremerton resident for the past 12 years, whose home was a 2110 Trenton Ave., died yesterday, December 2nd 1952, at a local hospital. She was born in Oakland City, IN., June 3, 1874, and is survived by a son, Floyd Shepard of Bremerton; a brother Charles Mason of Little Rock, Ark.; a sister Mrs. Nora Beatty of Spurgeon, IN.; three grandchildren. Dorothy White, Shirley Castile [sic], and Charles Shephard [sic], and a great grandson, David White, all of Bremerton. Funeral services are to be held at 3 P.M. Friday in Lewis Chapel, with the Rev. Phil Graf officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn cemetery.

Last Will and Testament of Cora Mason Shepard Wickham

(PAGE ONE IS MISSING FROM THIS DOCUMENT)

THIRD, I hereby declare that I am a widow and that I have one child; namely. Floyd Shepard; that there is no living issue of any deceased child.

FOURTH, I hereby give. devise and and bequeath all the property I shall own at the time of my death, of every kind, character and description and wheresoever the same may be situated, unto Robert A. Brown, presently residing at 1727 Trenton Avenue. Bremerton, Washington; IN TRUST, HOWEVER, to be used for the maintenance. support and burial of my beloved son. Floyd Shepard, and for the uses and purposes set fourth in paragraph "Fifth" following.

FIFTH, Upon the death of my beloved son, Floyd Shepard, I give and bequeath unto my beloved grandchildren, namely. Dorothy White, Shirley Castile (sic) and Charles Shepard. my personal items and household effects, share and share alike; and all of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate I give, devise and bequeath unto the Children’s Orthopedic Hospital, of Seattle, Washington

SIXTH, It Is may desire that I be buried under the name of Cora Shepard.

SEVENTH. I hereby nominate and appoint Robert A, Brown the executor of this, my Last Will and Testament. to serve without bond or the intervention of any count, as hereinbefore more fully specified.

LASTLY, I hereby revoke all former Wills by me made,

IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand and seal and publish and declare this is my last Will and Testament on this-22nd day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two

THE FORGOING INSTRUMENT, consisting of (3) pages, of which this is the last, was on this 22nd day of October, 1952, signed and sealed and published by CORA Shepard, also known as Cora Shepard Wickham, as and declared to be her last Will and Testament, in the presence of each of us, who at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.

/s/ JOHN C. MERKEL________________________________

Residing at Bremerton, Washington

/s/ B. J. BLAKE______________________________________

Residing at Bremerton, Washington

From newspaper in Bremerton, Washington December 1952:

Obituary - MRS. CORA S. WICKHAM

Mrs. Cora Shephard Wickham, a Bremerton resident for the past 12 years, whose home was a 2110 Trenton Ave., died yesterday at a local hospital. She was born in Oakland City, IN., June 3, 1874, and is survived by a son, Floyd Shepard of Bremerton; a brother Charles Mason of Little Rock, Ark.; a sister Mrs. Nora Beatty of Spurgeon, IN.; three grandchildren. Dorothy White, Shirley Castile [sic], and Charles Shephard [sic], and a great grandson, David White all of Bremerton. Funeral services are to be held at 3 P.M. Friday in Lewis Chapel, with the Rev. Phil Graf officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn cemetery.
From Remembrance Card:
In Memory of
Cora Shepard
Date of Birth
June 3, 1874
Date of Death
December 2, 1952
Services at
LEWIS FUNERAL CHAPEL
Officiating
REV. P. G. GRAF
Concluding Services at
FOREST LAWN CEMETERY