[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 22, Ed. 1, Tree #3242, Date of Import: Dec 1, 1998]
John Shepard: The Shepard Families of New England; Gerald F. Shepard: Freeman 22 May 1650. John was a cooper. Originally of Cambridge, Massachusetts removed to Hartford, Connecticut June 1671. Often called sergeant in records. Was chosen sealer of weights and measures.