ISHAM: A Brief History of Jirah Isham (of New London, Connecticut) and his Descendants from 1670 to 1940. 1940by Mary Allen Phinney Jirah Isham led a life marked by perseverance and dedication, overcoming obstacles to achieve success in education and law. His passing in 1842 left behind a legacy survived by his wife and children. The details of his descendants, such as George Thatcher Shepard's marriage to Nellie May Crandall and the Shepard family's residence in New London, provide insight into the family's continued lineage. The inventory of items from