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Adam Shields 1788–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1788

Birth Location: , Hardy, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 16 Aug 1878

Death Location: Hartford City, Blackford, Indiana, USA

Father: Peter Shields

Mother: Elizabeth Singleton

Spouse(s): Martha ##

Children(s): Elzarah Shields

The story of Adam Shields began in 1788 in , Hardy, Virginia, USA. Adam Shields married Martha Patty Mills, and had children including Elzarah Shields. Adam Shields passed away in 1878 in Hartford City, Blackford, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Adam Shields began in 1788 in , Hardy, Virginia, USA.
  • Adam Shields married Martha Patty Mills, and had children including Elzarah Shields.
  • Adam Shields passed away in 1878 in Hartford City, Blackford, Indiana, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Adam Shields's Ancestors

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Adam Shields
1788–1878
Birth Place: , Hardy, Virginia, USA
Parents
Peter Shields
1755–1832
Lanchester, County Durham, England, United Kingdom
Elizabeth Singleton
1760–1837
Hardin Co, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Peter (Shields) I
1730–1759
Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland
Elizabeth Roberts
1735–1826
of Aghanrush, County Offaly, Ireland
Titus Singleton
1726–
Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Mary Singleton
1728–
Albemarle, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Shields
1703–1767
Elizabeth Pollack
1708–1772
James Singleton
1694–1739
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James SHIELDS
1676–1790
Margaret Willson
1680–1732
Hugh Pollock
1670–1707
Catherine Pollock
1673–1707

Adam Shields's Descendants

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Adam Shields (1788–16 Aug 1878) m. Martha (Patty Mills) ## (1797–16 Aug 1852)
  1. 1. Elzarah Shields 1825–1912 m. Alvah Townsend 1825–1907
    1. 1. Wilson (W) Townsend 1868–1946 m. Rosa (Anna Reatha) Bush 1873–1942
      1. 1. Landis (W.) Townsend 1904–1977 m. Emma (Esther) Minch 1908–2000
        1. 1. John (R.) Townsend 1940–2020 m. Susan Shimer 1940–2019
        2. 2. Charles (Leslie) Townsend 1943–1994
        3. 3. Bonnie (Lou) Townsend 1932–2001
        4. 4. Gilbert (Wilson) Townsend 1926–1948
        5. 5. Floyd (Landis) Townsend 1928–1999
        6. 6. Billy (Jay) Townsend 1930–1934
      2. 2. Robert (Frank) Townsend 1919–1952
      3. 3. Lydia (Elzara "Ladie") Townsend 1899–1953
      4. 4. Albert Townsend 1921–1921
      5. 5. Goldie (Fern) Townsend 1896–1927
      6. 6. Lemyra ("Lee") Townsend 1902–1980
      7. 7. Keith (Argo "Red") Townsend 1914–1987
      8. 8. Fleta Townsend 1924–2005
      9. 9. Mary (Elizabeth) Townsend 1910–1979
      10. 10. William (Jay) Townsend 1908–1967
      11. 11. Mable Townsend 1900–1901
      12. 12. Francis (Rose) Townsend 1916–1917
      13. 13. Nellie (Joan) Townsend 1913–1980
      14. 14. Crystal (Mate) Townsend 1906–1906
      15. 15. Clifford (Nolan) Townsend 1915–1967
    2. 2. Andrew (Jackson) Townsend 1854–1929
    3. 3. Sarah (Jane) Townsend 1857–1931
    4. 4. Elijah Townsend 1850–1921
    5. 5. Elmira Townsend 1852–1940
    6. 6. Nellie Townsend 1873–1955
    7. 7. Minerva (V) Townsend 1864–1953
    8. 8. George (Washington) Townsend 1857–1922
    9. 9. Samuel (J) Townsend 1862–1946
    10. 10. Martha (L) Townsend 1858–1934
    11. 11. Armeda Townsend 1861–1902

Adam Shields's Timeline

2 Records

1788
1788
Birth of Adam Shields in , Hardy, Virginia, USA
, Hardy, Virginia, USA
1878
16 Aug 1878
Age 90
Death of Adam Shields in Hartford City, Blackford, Indiana, USA
Hartford City, Blackford, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1788
    Event Place: , Hardy, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1878
    Event Place: Hartford City, Blackford, Indiana, USA

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