Titus Sheard, the son of George Sheard (born 1802) and his second wife, Martha Talbot, was born in Batley in 1841. Martha Talbot was the first wife of David Sheard (born 1801).

Note: George Sheard and David Sheard were cousins. George was the son of William Sheard (the 9th child of George Sheard and Hannah Blakeley) and his wife, Grace Lister. Lister. David Sheard was the son of Michael Sheard (the 7th child of George Sheard and Hannah Blakeley) and his wife Sarah Lister.

According to Susan Sheard Hazell, Titus immigrated to the USA with one of his half sisters who was married to Thomas Scatcherd (of Batley).

"Titus became a member of the New York State Assembly 1878/9 & in 1884 he was elected speaker. He defeated Theodore Roosevelt for the Republican Caucus nomination. As well as being a woolen clothing manufacturer he published the UTICA HERALD and lived at LITTLE FALLS. All this info is from the 1899-1900 WHO'S WHO IN AMERICA. Titus and Charles are both in the 1880 U.S. Census"

The Sheards in The US Censuses

1870 Census

Titus Sheard was listed in the 1870 Census in Little Falls, Herkimer County, New York, Roll M593-942, Page 234 as follows:

1. Titus Sheard, age 28, shoddy manufacturer, value of real estate $5,000, value of property $5,000, born in England
2. Helen, age 27, keeping house, born in NY
3. Edith, daughter, age 5, born in NY
4. Martha, age 2, born in NY

1. Titus Sheard and family were listed in the 1880 Census at 222 Jackson Street, in Little Falls, Toll T9-837, Page 214C, ED 30, Image 0580 as follows:
   1. Titus Sheard, age 38, manufacturer knit ends, born England
   2. Edith, age 37, keeping house, born NY
   3. Edith, age 15, daughter, born NY
   4. Mattie, age 11, daughter, born NY
   5. Maggie Louchen, servant
2. Charles Sheard was listed in the 1880 census with William R. Gardner in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, T9-859, Page 7b ED 45 Image 0632 as follows:

   Charles Sheard, age 25, single, minister M. E., born England, relation, other

1900 Census

Titus Sheard on Jackson Street:

• Titus Sheard, head, October 1841, age 58, married 35 years, born England, immigrated 1857, 42 years, Na. mfr knit goods
• Hellen wife, March 1843, age 57, 2 children 2 still living, born NY
• Stinson, Edwin, I son in law, July 1864, age 35 married 11 years, born Canada, immigrated 1866 34 years Na. mfr knit goods
• Stinson, Martha, daughter, September 1867, age 32, 3 children, 1 living, born NY
• Stinson, Hellen, granddaughter, September 1890, age 9, born NY, at school
• Smith, Esther, servand August 1835, age 64 single, born NY
• Sullivan, Maggie, servant, Fev 1870 age 36 single, born Canada

• Jacob, head Augusth 1845, age 54, married 33 years, immigrated 1893, 16 years, Na., retired
• Ann, wife, September 1842, age 57, 6 children 3 living, housekeeping
• Alice, daughterer, September 1879, age 20, single, mill operator
All born England.

Isaac Sheard on Webster Street, Little Falls, Herkimer Co.:

• Issac, head, January 1868, age 32, married 9 years, born England, immigrated 1883, 17 years, naturalized, spinner
• Martha, wife, February 1869, age 31, born NY
• Harry P, son, March 1892, age 8, born NY, school
• Jessie E, daughter July 1898, age 1, born NY
• Jessis Duesler, sister-in-law, April 1880, age 20, born NY, mill operative

Rebecca Sheard Scathard, North Willsome (?) Street

• Scathard, Thomas, head, May 1853, age 47, born England, immigrated 1883, 17 years, Na.
• Rebecca, wife, Jan 1854, age 26 married 26 years 2 children, born England, immigrated 1883, 17 years
• Elizabeth S. daughter, Sept 1874, age 25, born England, immigrated 1883, 17 years, seamer knitting mill
• George W. son, December 1874, age 21, born England, immigrated 1883, 17 years, Na. R.R. fireman
• Sheard, ---mond L nephew, Mar 1893, age 6, born NYat scool
• Sheard, Rebecca, neice June 1896, age 4, born NY

• Iver, Sarah, head, September 1836, age 63, Widow, 2 children 2 living, born NY
• Iver, Cora, daughter, June 1868, age 31, single, born NY
• Sheard, Charles A, son-in-law, March 1862, age 35, married 10 years, born England, immigrated 1885, 15 years, Na, traveling salesman
• Sheard, Nellie, daughter, April 1865, age 35, 0 children, born NY

Mrs. T Sheard, Isaac Sheard, and Charles R Sheard were listed.

Mrs. T. Sheard at Jackson Street:

• Mrs. T. Sheard, head, age 65, widow, no of years married 45, 2 children 2 living, born NY, nno occupation
• Stinson, Edwin,J. son-in-law, age 42, married 21 years, cashier knitting mill
• Martha Stinson, wife, age 40, mother of 2 children 2 still living
• Helen W. Stinson, daughter age 1-?
• Catherine P daughter age 6
• Ester Smith, servant, age 5-?,
All born NY

Charles R. Sheard at Monroe Street Little Falls:

• Charles R Sheard, head, age 45, married 20 years, born England, immigrated 1887, Na. salesman, raw material
• Nellie, wife age 45, 0 children, born NY
• Iver, James D Mrs. Boarder, age 73 widow, born NY

• Issac, head, age 42, married at 19, born England, immigrated 1892, naturalized, machine opperator knitting machine
• Martha, wife age 41, married at 19, mother of 4 children 2 living, born NY, mender stocking factory
• Jessie E, daughter age 11, born NY
• Arleen M daughter age 7 born NY

1920 Census

Isaac Sheard on Webster Street, Little Falls, Herkimer Co.:

• Issac, head, age 51, born England, immigrated 1880, shipping clerk manufacturer
• Martha, wife age 50, born NY
• Arleen M daughter age 17 born NY

Charles A. Sheard at Monroe Street Little Falls:

• Charles A Sheard, head, age 54, born England, immigrated 1888, Na. salesman, woolen goods
• Harriett, wife age 58, born NY

Isaac and Helen Sheard were listed in Little Falls in the 1930 census.

1. Isaac Sheard of 64 Jackson Street, Little Falls, Roll T626, Page 4A, ED 33 was listed as follows:
   1. Isaac Sheard, head, owning house, $4,500, radio, age 62, married at age 23, born England, immigrated in 1842, naturalized, no occupation
   2. Martha, wife, age 61, married at age 22, born NY, no occupation
   3. Arleen M, daughter, age 27, born NY, steno knitting mill

   Note: The year of immigration, 1842, cannot be correct, an age of 62 in 1930 indicates a birth year of circa 1868.

2. Helen M Sheard was listed with her daughter at 29 Jackson Street, T626, Page 7B, Ed 34 as follows:
   1. Edward Stinson, head, own, $20,000, age 66, married at age 24, Canada-English, immigrated 1865, naturalized, manufacturer, knitting
   2. Martha Stinson, wife, age 62, married at 20, born NY, no occupation
   3. Helen M Sheard, mother-in-law, age 87, widow, born NY, no occupation

Titus Sheard

Birth: October 4, 1841, son of George Sheard and Martha Talbot

Immigration: 1856 per who's Who in America 1903.

Marriage: Helen Waite

Children:

1. Edith, circa 1865

2. Martha Sheard and Edward Stinson

   Martha*, circa 1869
   Marriage: September 11th, 1888 at Little Falls STINSON, Edward I. of Little Falls, N.Y., 27 next birthday. Son of James Stinson and Ann Jane POTTER. Born St. Catherine's, Ont. Married Martha T. SHEARD, 21 yrs. old next birthday. Born Little Falls. Daughter of Titus Sheard and Helen M. WAITE. Witness: Chas. Sheard. MARRIAGES PERFORMED BY REV. SAMUEL CALL, 1888 - 1889
   Children

"Several of the officers and directors of this company were also officers and directors of a corporation known as Titus Sheard Company, which manufactured knit goods at Little Falls.Titus Sheard, was the leading spirit in both corporations; in each his son-in-law was the secretary and his nephew the general manager."

Supreme Court Reporter By Robert Desty, United States Supreme Court, West Publishing Company

Interesting tidbit: History of the Erie area on www.fortklock.com

"In the early years there was much pleasure boating on the Erie, but it all ended when the steamer, "Titus Sheard," blew up on June 18, 1896, injuring many and causing the death of twelve."

Travel:

1. Mr. "Litus" Sheard, age 49, 23 October 1882, US citizen, from Liverpool, on the Arizona, mainifaest not available. He was traveling with Miss Edith Sheard age 21, Miss Hattie Sheard age 20, and Mrs. T Sheard age 48.
2. April 6, 1892, from Kingston, Jamaica the Alene, Hon: Titus Sheard age 50, manufacturer US citizen, New York, saloon
3. October 19, 1892, City of Parish from Liverpool, wrong page comes up
4. Mar 31, 1896, the Alene from Kingston, Jamiaca, Titus Sheard age 54, manuficturer, US citizen, Little Falls New York, round trip, cabin, 2 pieces of baggage.

Who's Who in America:

SHEARD, Titus, mfr; b. Batley, England, Oct. 4 1841; parents died and he came to U. S., 1856, settling in Little Falls, N. Y. ; ed. common schools; m Helen M Waite. Represented Herkimer Co. in N. Y. State assembly, 1878-9,and again in 1884, when he was elected speaker, defeating Theodore Roosevelt fro Rep. caucus nomination; State senator, 1890-1; delegate to Rep Nat. conv. and sec N. Y. delegation 1884. Mfr knitted cotton and woolen underware Clubs: Union League, Republican (New York) Address: Little Falls, Herkermer, Co. New York

Who's who in America By John William Leonard, Albert Nelson Marquisk, 1903

"The Hon. Titus Sheard of Little Falls,N. Y., died suddenly of heart disease at his home on April 13. Mr. Sheard was one of the best known manufacturers in the county. He was born in Batley, England in 1841 coming to this country in 1856, landing with hardly a dollar in his pocket. He secured employment in the woolen mill at Little Falls, and gradually worked his way up. He commenced to manufacture shoddy in Little Falls, and a few years later purchased an interest in a knitting mill at Oriskany, which was burned down. After that he was for some years in the clothing business, then started a small woollen yarn mill, which proved very successful. In 1872 he embarked in knit goods manufacturing, and from that time on the Titus Sheard Company grew until it became on of the largest in the state. Mr. sheard was prpminent in politics, always being a strong republican and protectionist. He served several terms in the State Assembly and also in the Senate"

Textile world record, Volume 27, 1904

"Titus was an only child of George Sheard and Martha Talbot but he did not lack for half-brothers and half-sisters. His father had been formerly married to Rebecca Blakeley and they had had five children before the death of Rebecca. His mother Martha had first married another Sheard, David, and they had had eight children before David died. George Sheard and David Sheard were first cousins, thus Titus had a complex relationship to two branches of the Sheard family. His mother died a year after he was born and he was looked after by his father and grandmother Grace (Lister) Sheard. George died in 1852 and Grace died in 1854 and two years later Titus immigrated to the USA."

"It was in the company of his halfsister Mary (daughter of David Sheard and Martha Talbot) and her husband, Frank (Francis) Senior that Titus set out for the USA in 1856 at the age of only 15."

"Another indication of the success of Titus was that several of his English relatives were attracted to Little Falls or nearby and some came to work for him. As mentioned, his half-sister Mary and her husband Frank Senior had accompanied Titus and the Seniors settled in Little Falls. In 1883 Jacob Sheard, a half nephew of Titus whose parents were David Sheard and Martha Talbot (the mother of Titus), arrived with his wife Ann and three of their children, Isaac, Florence and Alice. Within a few years, Jacob's sister Martha and husband Josiah Clafton came. Another half-nephew, Charles Sheard and half-niece Rebecca, whose parents were George Sheard (the father of Titus) and Rebecca Blakeley also came to the region. Charles was married to Frances Scatchard (also spelt Scatcherd) and Rebecca was married to the brother of Frances, Thomas Edward Scatchard. Thomas and Rebecca arrived in Utica in 1887. It is not clear when Charles and Francis arrived but he was a Methodist minister who eventually settled in Canton, New York. Charles Arthur Sheard, a more distant relative of Titus, came to Little Falls in 1884 and married Nellie Ives and after her death, Harriet Bunnell. A brother of Charles Arthur, Alec Sheard, also came to live in New York City. Many descendents of these immigrants, including descendents of Titus himself, are alive today though apparently none still reside in Little Falls."

Charles Sheard (1855-1900) and Frances _______

Birth: 1855 Bristol, son of Charles Sheard and Elizabeth Fox

"Son of Charles Sheard, son of George Sheard and Rebecca Blakely. The elder Charles married married Elizabeth Fox in the parish of St. Paul, Bristol on the 14th April 1851. They had two children, Rebecca (9 in 1861) and Charles (6 in 1861), in Bristol. Elizabeth died (I think) in 1869. Charles returned to Batley and married Hannah Preston, and her two children lived with them in Albert Street, Batley. (1881) Rebecca married Thomas Scacherd and they went to America with Charles, junior."

Susan Sheard Hazell, August 2009

1880 Census: Brookfield, Madison Co., Charles Sheard, age 25 boarder minister M. E. born England

Marriage:

Children:

1. Charles

   Passport application: charles Sheard born Dolgeville New York 26 May 1883, father Charles Sheard born Bristol, England, deceased 1900, that Charles Sr immigrated from Edinburgh Scotland, January 1877 occupation of Charles jr. Physiological opthe--- American Optical Company

1. Rev. C. Sheard, Clergyman, Reverend, age 27, M, 20 Jul 1882, England, State Of Nebraska, through Castle Gardens Port of New York
2. August 13, 1923, from Southampton on the Orbita, Sheard, Charles A age 58, US citizen Supreme Court Huckwir, 1916, Sheard, Harriet, age 54, US citizen by marriage, residence for both Little Falls, Heulcon Co. New York

1861 Census, England: Bristol, Glouschestershire, Charles Sheard head age 34, agent in rags, born Batley, Elizabeth wife age 40 born Worster, Rebecca, age 9 born Bristol, Charles, age 5 born Bristol

Susan Hazell informed me in her letter of August 31, 2004:

Charles was Titus' nephew son of Charles half brother of Titus.

Susan also told me about the Canton United Methodist Church, Canton, New York web site which mentions Charles Sheard and his family on the stained glass page:

The Rev. Charles Sheard was the pastor of our church from 1895 to 1900. He was born in England where he married a childhood playmate, Frances Scatcherd. He came to Canton from a pastorate in Clayton, N.Y. Rev. Sheard wrote several books , one of which was "Civil Law in The Ecclesiastical World" and was considered an authority on parliamentary law. At the 1900 Conference, he was appointed Presiding Elder; on the way home he had a heart attack and died unexpectedly.

His widow remained in Canton to raise their eight children. The eldest, Charles became an internationally acknowledged authority in the field of optics; Frances S. Banford, a teacher and principal in the Canton Schools had the distinction of having the Banford Elementary School named in her honor; Alfred, a former coach at St. Lawrence University, a professional athlete, and business man, was living in Canton in 1973. Alfred, Titus, and Samuel were St. Lawrence University graduates.

In 1895 Reverend Charles Sheard came to Canton to become pastor of the Canton Church. He and his wife Frances E. were natives of England. Rev. Sheard was the author of "Civil law in the Ecclesiastical World" and an authority on parliamentary law. Their son, Charles Jr., became an internationally acknowledged authority in the field of optics and was a published author in this subject. Their daughter, Frances Sheard Banford, became associated with the Canton school system and the Banford Elementary School is named in her honor. In 1900 Rev. Sheard died unexpectedly on his way home from conference where he had been appointed Presiding Elder. Mrs. Sheard decided to make her home in Canton and was active in the Church for many years. Rev. Sheard was succeeded, as pastor, by Rev. J.W. Briggs in 1900.

Rebecca Blakely Sheard Scatcherd

Daughter of Charles Sheard and Hannah born in Birstall in 1853. Married Thomas Scatcherd and was living in Utica, New York at the time of her father's death in 1887 in Batley. Note: LDS does not contain a listing in the 1880 census.

See 1900 Census above.

Jacob Sheard and Ann Naylor and Their Son, Isaac Sheard

Birth: Jacob of Isaac and Harriet Sheard Batley clothier born August 28, baptized September 27, 1845

Marriage: He married Ann Naylor Unknown. (Vivien Tomlinson, Nov. 2004)

Notes for Jacob Sheard:

• 1883 arrived in Little Falls, NY with three children, Isaac, Florence and Alice. Three other children stayed in England. (Vivien Tomlinson, Nov. 2004)
• Occupation: woollen cloth fuller (Vivien Tomlinson, Nov. 2004)

Children

1. Isaac Sheard, born 29 Jan 1868 in Ravensthorpe (Vivien Tomlinson, Nov. 2004)

   Marriage: Martha

   Children:

   1. Harry
   2. Jessie
   3. Arleen

   1910 Census: In Little Falls, New York, see above

   1920 Census: In Little Falls, New York, see above

   1930 Census: In Little Falls, New York, see above

   Death: Died 1935 in Little Falls, NY. (Vivien Tomlinson, Nov. 2004)

Death of Jacob Sheard : 12 Aug 1901 Utica, New York (Vivien Tomlinson, Nov. 2004)

Martha Sheard Clafton, The Sister of Jacob Sheard

Birth: Martha of Isaac and Harriett Sheard, Batley clothier, born February 23 baptized April 7, 1844

Marriage: Josiah Clafton, Unknown (Vivien Tomlinson, Nov. 2004)

Child:

1. George (Vivien Tomlinson, Nov. 2004)

Note: Not listed by LDS in the 1880 census in New York.

Alec Sheard 1889 son of Richard

Alec Sheard born 1889 was the 11th child of Richard Sheard and Ellen Whitworth. Richard born 1842 was the 12th child of Michael Sheard and Sarah Newsome. Michale born 1798 was the son of Michael Sheard and Sarah Lister. In 1905 and again in 1907 Alec Sheard entered The United States through Ellis Island. The ship manifests for both voyages listed him as on his way to Little Falls, New York. The 1905 manifest says to M or W Sheard. The 1907 mainifest says to Mr Titus Sheard. Alec did not stay in Little Falls but married and settled in New York City.

Mac Kinnon's Knitting Mills

Sheard's Corner, Little Fall, New York

Sheard's Eagle Mill was located on the corner of West Main and Sixth Streets proir to 1905. [ Three Rivers Hudson Mohawk Schoharie History From America's Most Famous Valleys Little Falls, Chartered 1811]

"Another forgotten industry was Titus Sheard's "Eagle Knitting Co.," located at the northeast corner of Main and Furnace Streets, one building of which is now standing and another, on the south side of the street, is occupied by the Little Falls Felt Shoe Co. Samuel Smith was appointed third postmaster of Little Falls on April 1, 1813. Shortly after this date he built a furnace on this site, after which Furnace Street was named. He made cast iron stoves and other ironwork articles and, in 1838, Joram and David Petrie purchased the furnace to manufacture parlor stoves, which were sold in their general store until 1856. For a while the building was a soap factory; then Henry Cheney manufactured furniture here. In 1875 Mitchell & Bailey used it as a storehouse, and in 1879 walking matches were held there. In 1880 Titus Sheard, who was manufacturing woolen goods on Loomis Island, bought the building and the following year Prank Senior and George White, who was later killed in the boat explosion, were admitted as partners. Business was booming in knit goods at this time and several buildings were built. Titus Sheard was State Senator, Speaker of the Assembly, and had a fire company named after him. He died in 1904 and Frank Senior died in 1930. The buildings were torn down in 1933 to make way for Clarence Hotaling's gas station. Sheard's mill was one of the few in Little Falls which was operated entirely on steam power."

Three Rivers Hudson Mohawk Schoharie History From America's Most Famous Valleysh Little Falls, Chartered 1811

Malcolm Haigh, a local Batley historian, has written several books about Batley.

• The History of Batley contains many charming stories about Batley
• Historical Snapshots of Batley and Birstall is a lovely book of old postcards and photos with comments by Malcolm.
• His most recent book, Batley Pride, contains more stories of Batley folks and included a chapter on the Sheards.

64 Solway Road
Batley
West Yorkshire, England, WF17 6HH.

• The History of Batley is available at £12.95p (about $23.00)
• Historical Snapshots of Batley and Birstall is £10 (about $17.50)
• Malcolm's latest book, Batley Pride is £13.95p (about $24.00)

Orders, with sterling cheques can be made out either to Malcolm Haigh or The History of Batley Fund.

Vivien Tomlinson is "a member of the Society of Genealogists and several Yorkshire Family History Societies, on the committee of the London Group of the Yorkshire Family History Societies, and have an Advanced Certificate in Family History." She has done extensive work into several Batley familys including the Sheards. See Vivien Tomlinson's Family History