Louisa was born in March 1842 in Aveton Gifford, Devon, England.
She was baptised on 3 December 1843 in Aveton Gifford, Devon, England.[1]
She was the daughter of John Wilton Shepherd and Amelia Parramore.
In the 1851 census Louisa (age 7), Scholar, was the daughter of John Shepherd at 4, Cecil Street, St Andrew, Plymouth, Devon, England.[2]
1851 Census of England, Wales & Scotland: 4, Cecil Street, St Andrew, Plymouth, Devon
Name
Relation
Status
Sex
Age
Occupation
Birth Place
John Shepherd
Head
Married
M
28
Malster labourer
Devon, England
Amelia Shepherd
Wife
Married
F
32
Devonport, Devon, England
Louisa Shepherd
Daughter
Unmarried
F
7
Scholar
Devon, England
Edwin R Shepherd
Son
M
5
Scholar
Devon, England
Elizabeth J Shepherd
Daughter
F
3
Scholar
Devon, England
James W Shepherd
Son
M
1
Devon, England
Sources
↑Baptism:
"Devon Baptisms", database,
Archive: Devon Heritage Centre Exeter; Reference: 328A-PR-1-5,
FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 13 October 2023),
Louiza Shepherd baptism on 3 Dec 1843, daughter of John & Amelia, in Aveton Gifford, Devon, England.
↑1851 Census:
"1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census", database with images,
Reference: HO107; Piece number: 1879; Folio: 69; Page: 27; Schedule: 117,
FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 13 October 2023),
Louisa Shepherd (7), unmarried daughter, Scholar, in household of John Shepherd (28) at 4, Cecil Street, St Andrew in Plymouth registration district in Devon, England. Born in England.