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Abel Shields 1748–1833 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 FEB 1748

Birth Location: Sussex County, DE

Death Date: 7 MAY 1833

Death Location: Kernersville, NC

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Spouse(s): Grace Freeman

Children(s): Reuben Shields

Abel Shields was born in 1748 in Sussex County, DE. Abel Shields married Grace Freeman, and had children including Reuben Shields. Abel Shields passed away in 1833 in Kernersville, NC.

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Biography

  • Abel Shields was born in 1748 in Sussex County, DE.
  • Abel Shields married Grace Freeman, and had children including Reuben Shields.
  • Abel Shields passed away in 1833 in Kernersville, NC.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Grace Freeman
1750–1830
Birth Location: Sussex County, DE
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Children(s)

Reuben Shields
1788–1868
Birth Location: Rowan County, NC
RS

Abel Shields's Ancestors

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Abel Shields
1748–1833
Birth Place: Sussex County, DE
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Abel Shields's Descendants

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Abel Shields (7 FEB 1748–7 MAY 1833) m. Grace Freeman (22 SEP 1750–20 MAY 1830)
  1. 1. Reuben Shields 1788–1868 m. Grace Johnson 1794–1866
    1. 1. John Shields 1811–1886 m. Debra Coffin 1818–1903
      1. 1. Melinda Shields 1844–1930 m. Jonathan England 1842–1902
        1. 1. Mary (Evelina) England 1870–1945 m. Ezekial (Harlow) Chambers 1863–1940
        2. 2. Henry (Arthur) England 1885–

Abel Shields's Timeline

2 Records

1748
7 FEB 1748
Birth of Abel Shields in Sussex County, DE
Sussex County, DE
1833
7 MAY 1833
Age 85
Death of Abel Shields in Kernersville, NC
Kernersville, NC

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 FEB 1748
    Event Place: Sussex County, DE

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 MAY 1833
    Event Place: Kernersville, NC
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