Shep's Place Family Tree

In 1851 John 59 was still working as a carpenter. Margery 53 had at home James 23, a carpenter; Ann 15, a farmer's servant; John 13, a scholar; and Harriet seven months, a grandchild. They resided at 45 Downhead.

Their son Thomas lived nearby. He was 27 and a carpenter. His wife Catherine was 26, and their son Richard one year old. Thomas was born in Laneast as was their baby Richard; but Catherine was born in South Petherwin, a village south of Launceston. Laneast and South Petherwin were about eight miles apart.

Just a few years later, the family moved to South Australia.