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TERRY/SHEPHERD FENTON, IL.
The Tampico Area Historical Society encompasses parts of Whiteside County and Bureau County in Illinois. Focus is on Tampico, Hume Twp., Hahnaman/Deer Grove, & Prophetstown in Whiteside County & Yorktown & Thomas in Bureau County.

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canamgirl1 1 post Jan 25, 2015 11:40 AM	Hello, I am trying to find out more about my Grandfather, William Wesley Terry, Whom was born in Fenton Il, I believe 1880. I have both of his marriage records printed out. What I would like to know is more info. on his parents-John Terry & Sarah Shepherd. What brought them to the US? Was my G Grandfather (John Terry) born here? I believe Sarah was from England? I printed out a marriage license that states John Terry/Sarah Shepherd. 09/04/1879/, 00005079 Whiteside, IL. but I couldn't open it. But most importantly info. on my Grandfather(William Wesley Terry)when he moved/immigrated from Fenton Il. to Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. where he died, July 12/1950. He married Mary Potter 11/16/1907, age, 29, in Durham Ontario. He was a widower, then married Amanda Branch 2/5/1927, in Durham, Ontario, Canada. Any info on my Grandfather/G Grandfather would be greatly appreciated. Also, on the marriage record for my Grandfathers 2nd marriage, his Father's name is written as John Wilber Terry, and Mother Sarah Ann Shepherd.
Denise 1017 posts Jan 27, 2015 8:11 AM	Hello Sarah, Welcome to our boards. Let me check to see if there is a connection to our Dr. Harry Terry, the doctor that delivered Ronald Reagan. Give me a couple of days. You can also email me at the tampicohistoricalsociety@gmail.com. I'll get back with you shortly.
Denise 1024 posts Feb 03, 2015 11:50 PM	Hello Sarah, There was 'a' John W Terry that was naturalized in Chicago, IL in 1894. I would highly recommend you send for his naturalization papers or at least order the LDS microfilm to read it. The letter of intent could offer a plethora of information you are seeking.It may not be your same John Terry, but it's worth checking into. Naturalization 1894, Chicago, IL, USA Geo. b. June 19, 1898, Canada John b. Mar 26, 1900, Canada GEORGE'S BIRTH RECORD John Wilbert Terry mentioned in the record of George Henry Terry Name: John Wilbert Terry Gender: Male Wife: Sarah Ann Shephard Son: George Henry Terry Other information in the record of George Henry Terry from Canada, Births and Baptisms Name: George Henry Terry Gender: Male Birth Date: 19 Jun 1898 Birthplace: Bowmanville, Northumberland and Durham, Ontario Father's Name: John Wilbert Terry Mother's Name: Sarah Ann Shephard Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C03592-5 , System Origin: Canada-EASy , GS Film number: 1928125 , Reference ID: 13 No image available Canada, Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959 Citing this Record "Canada, Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLN5-W9P : accessed 4 February 2015), John Wilbert Terry in entry for George Henry Terry, 19 Jun 1898; citing Bowmanville, Northumberland and Durham, Ontario, 19 Jun 1898, reference 13; FHL microfilm 1,9 JOHN TERRY'S [Jr.] BIRTH RECORD John Terry Canada, Births and Baptisms Name: John Terry Gender: Male Wife: Sarah Sheppard Son: John Terry Other information in the record of John Terry from Canada, Births and Baptisms Name: John Terry Gender: Male Birth Date: 26 Mar 1900 Birthplace: Northumberland and Durham, Ontario, Canada Father's Name: John Terry Mother's Name: Sarah Sheppard Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C02747-4 , System Origin: Canada-EASy , GS Film number: 2056566 No image available Canada, Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959 Citing this Record "Canada, Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLQ3-VSH : accessed 4 February 2015), John Terry in entry for John Terry, 26 Mar 1900; citing Northumberland and Durham, Ontario, Canada, 26 Mar 1900, reference ; FHL microfilm 2,056,566.28,125. JOHN W TERRY'S NATURALIZATION INDEX John W Terry Illinois, Northern District Naturalization Index Name: John W Terry Event Type: Naturalization Event Place: Chicago, Illinois Event Date: 1894 Birthplace: Canada or Great Britain Affiliate Publication Title: Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions for U.S. District & Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840-1950 , Affiliate Publication Number: M1285 , Affiliate Film Number: 169 , GS Film number: 1432169 , Digital Folder Number: 004641711 , Image Number: 02799 Last Edited by Denise on Feb 03, 2015 11:55 PM
Denise 1025 posts Feb 04, 2015 1:19 AM	NAME: William Wesley Terry GENDER: Male MARITAL STATUS: Widowed AGE: 40 BIRTH YEAR: abt 1881 BIRTH PLACE: USA RELATION TO HEAD OF HOUSE: Head FATHER BIRTH PLACE: Ontario MOTHER BIRTH PLACE: USA YEAR OF IMMIGRATION: 1888 RACIAL OR TRIBAL ORIGIN: Irish PROVINCE OR TERRITORY: Ontario DISTRICT: Durham DISTRICT NUMBER: 74 SUB-DISTRICT: Darlington (Township) SUB-DISTRICT NUMBER: 13 CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE: Darlington Township STREET OR TOWNSHIP: Darlington Tp MUNICIPALITY: Darlington OCCUPATION: Labourer INCOME: 475 HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS: NAME AGE William Wesley Terry 40 Mary Matilda 14 John Terry 10 Rae Terry 6 Vera Eveline Terry 4 Inez Elva Terry 1 William & Irene Branch marriage certificate: MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE Last Edited by Denise on May 27, 2015 10:51 PM
Denise 1026 posts Feb 04, 2015 1:29 AM	William is listed as being widowed in 1921 census with a one year old baby. I'm guessing that 1st wife & mother of his children died during childbirth with last child. He remarried to Irene Branch in 1927. That's a long time for him to not remarry when he had such young children.
canamgrl 1 post Feb 05, 2015 6:36 AM	Thank you So much for all the info, I have some info on William Wesley's 1st wife,get Mary Potter. I'm trying to find out the link in Fenton Il., who was there- Terry's or Shepherd's, for John & Sarah to go there from Canada, get married, give birth to William Wesley, then return to Canada a couple of years later. The only sense it makes to me, is there has to have been other relatives living there?
Denise 1027 posts Feb 05, 2015 4:03 PM	oh, okay - let me see if I can find something along those lines. I'm sorry - I misunderstood what information you wanted. Last Edited by Denise on Feb 05, 2015 7:13 PM
Denise 1028 posts Feb 05, 2015 5:38 PM	1880 = 17 [3 families] "Shepherd/Shephards" in Fenton, IL. 1880 = 6 [1 family] "Terrys" in Fenton, IL (George's family - George, wife, Mary; sons, Herbert, Claud, Carl and Ralph. 1880 = 13 "Terrys" in Whiteside County, IL 1870 = 0 "Terry's" in Fenton or anywhere in Whiteside, IL 1870 = 0 "Shepherd/Shephards" in Whiteside, IL 1880 TERRYs in WHITESIDE COUNTY, IL GARDEN PLAIN, WHITESIDE CO.: Carinda Terry, b. 1827, OH Emma Terry, b. 1861, IN PORTLAND, WHITESIDE CO.: Thomas Terry, (Salina), b. 1840 NY Maud (d/o Thomas/Salina) , b. 1869, IL Violet (d/o Thom/Salina), b. 1871, IL FENTON, WHITESIDE CO.: George, (Mary), b. 1842, England Herbert (s/o Geo/Mary): , b. 1867 IL Claude (s/0 Geo/Mary), b. 1871, IL Carl (s/o Geo/Mary), b. 1873, IL Ralph (s/0 Geo/Mary), b. 1879, IL PROPHETSTOWN, WHITESIDE CO.: Emma Terry, b. 1841 England Last Edited by Denise on Feb 05, 2015 6:04 PM
Denise 1029 posts Feb 05, 2015 6:45 PM	Some of the above TERRYs are buried in ERIE CEMETERY posted on Genealogy Trails/Whiteside/IL. TERRY OBITS: Emma, Marguerite and Verna L WHITESIDE COUNTY BIRTH - B (use your control+F to find Terry) Florence Barber, d/o Emma Terry William Terry mentioned Garden Plain Cemetery - Etta M Terry 1890 Tax Roll, Whiteside Co. SHEPERDs in Fenton Cemetery Last Edited by Denise on Jun 15, 2016 8:36 PM
Denise 1030 posts Feb 05, 2015 7:03 PM	SHEPERDs on 1890 Tax Roll, Whiteside Co.
Denise 1031 posts Feb 05, 2015 7:09 PM	Most of the above links are from GENEALOGY TRAILS/WHITESIDE CO., IL I recommend you go to their website and do a site search for the two surnames. There is a site search box about half-way down the home age. Let me know if there is anything specific you would like me to continue searching for you. Last Edited by Denise on May 27, 2015 10:46 PM
canamgrl 2 posts Feb 06, 2015 2:32 PM	Denise, please, no need to apologize, my sincere gratitude, for all of the research. It's certainly helpful, since there are SO many Terry's, especially, JOHN TERRY'S! This really helps to put my family tree together, and ensuring it's the right line. THANK OU, THANK YOU!
Denise 1034 posts Feb 22, 2015 9:59 PM	You're very welcome. Please let me know if I can be of further help.
Denise 1040 posts Mar 13, 2015 9:44 PM	Hi Sarah, I was at the historical society today and found you letter and very nice donation. Thank you very, very much. It is very appreciated. Please let me know if there is any way I can help.

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