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Alexander Shields 1786–1837 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Sep 1786

Birth Location: Nelson, VA, USA

Death Date: About 1837

Death Location: Tennessee, United States

Father: John Shields

Mother: Margaret Finley

Spouse(s): Matilda Shields

Children(s): John Shields, Mary Shields, William Shields, Robert Shields

The story of Alexander Shields began in 1786 in Nelson, VA, USA. Alexander Shields married Matilda Shields, and had children including John Bird Shields, Mary Shields, Robert Bruce Shields, William W Shields. Alexander Shields passed away in 1837 in Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Shields began in 1786 in Nelson, VA, USA.
  • Alexander Shields married Matilda Shields, and had children including John Bird Shields, Mary Shields, Robert Bruce Shields, William W Shields.
  • Alexander Shields passed away in 1837 in Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Shields
1740–1802
Birth Location: Rockingham , Augusta County , Virginia, United States
JS
Margaret Finley
1746–1802
Birth Location: Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia, United States
MF

Spouses(s)

Matilda Shields
1800–1859
Birth Location: Tennessee
MS

Children(s)

John Shields
1814–1891
Birth Location: Virginia
JS
Mary Shields
1827–1877
Birth Location: Tennessee
MS
William Shields
1824–1879
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
WS
Robert Shields
1833–1902
Birth Location: Tennessee
RS

Alexander Shields's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Shields
1786–1837
Birth Place: Nelson, VA, USA
Parents
John Shields
1740–1802
Rockingham , Augusta County , Virginia, United States
Margaret Finley
1746–1802
Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
James Shields
1694–
Jean Armstrong
1718–1800
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Shields
1668–1741
Mary Parker
1668–
Robert Armstrong
1671–
Elizabeth Ruthledge
1680–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Shields
1635–1712
Jane Prather
1646–1710

Alexander Shields's Descendants

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Alexander Shields (4 Sep 1786–About 1837) m. Matilda Shields (abt 1800–1859)
  1. 1. John (Bird) Shields 1814–1891 m. Didamore Shields 1822–1890
    1. 1. Samuel Shields 1852–1907 m. Delia Shields 1858–
      1. 1. Daymie Shields 1888–1943 m. Francis (Marion) Owen 1884–1946
        1. 1. Gladys Owen 1908–
        2. 2. Della (E) Owen 1912–
      2. 2. Carl (B) Shields 1894–1971 m. Louella (M) Peterson 1895–1967 m. Elma Davis 1905–1982
        1. 1. Mark (B) Shields 1914–1971
        2. 2. Marrion (P) Shields 1915–2003
        3. 3. Carl (Beverly Shields) Jr 1926–1989 m. Sarah (Onetta) Skates 1928–1992
    2. 2. Joel Shields 1846–1905
    3. 3. Mary (A) Shields 1863–
    4. 4. Granville Shields 1850–1898
    5. 5. John Shields 1857–1911
    6. 6. Adam Shields 1858–
    7. 7. Mabel Shields 1866–1941
      1. 1. Loga (Leona) Spence 1894–1973 m. Harry (Samuel) Spence 1890–1975
        1. 1. Mardise (Doreen) Spence 1933–2010
        2. 2. Geraldine (V *twin?*) Spence 1922–1995 m. albert (eugene) smith 1920–1943
        3. 3. Reginald (Ronald) Spence 1932–2012
        4. 4. Lois (T) Spence 1927–1979
        5. 5. Mardise (Doreen) Spence 1933–2010
        6. 6. Georgia (A) Crawford 1912–1990
        7. 7. Georgia (A) Crawford 1912–
        8. 8. Gerald (VERNON *twin?*) Spence 1922–2002
        9. 9. Flora (M) Spence 1916–1992
    8. 8. Adaline Shields 1855–
      1. 1. Ester (D) Saunders 1882–1978 m. Philip (Gerard) Myers 1879–1946
        1. 1. Clyde Myers 1917–1990 m. Olive (Verne) Gibson 1919–2005
        2. 2. Ovilla Myers 1910–1990
        3. 3. Philip (Gerard Myers) Jr 1905–1984
        4. 4. Shirley (Geraldine) Myers 1904–1994
        5. 5. Ruby (Catherine) Myers 1911–1989
        6. 6. Margaret (Louise) Myers 1907–1951
        7. 7. Dovie Myers 1914–1998
        8. 8. Orville Myers 1910–
    9. 9. Mary (B) Shields 1867–
    10. 10. Sarah (M) Sheilds 1843–
    11. 11. Phebe Sheilds 1848–
      1. 1. Maggie (Lavona) Potter 1870–1958
        1. 1. Clyde (P) Taylor 1899–
        2. 2. Margaret (E) Taylor 1907–2004
  2. 2. Mary Shields 1827–1877
  3. 3. William (W) Shields 1824–1879
  4. 4. Robert (Bruce) Shields 1833–1902

Alexander Shields's Timeline

8 Records

1786
15 December 1786
Birth of Alexander Shields in Nelson, VA, USA
Nelson, VA, USA
1786
4 Sep 1786
Birth of Alexander Shields in Nelson, VA, USA
Nelson, VA, USA
1837
About 1837
Age 51
Death of Alexander Shields in Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
1837
About 1837
Age 51
Death of Alexander Shields in Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 64
Alexander Shields resided here in District 13, Warren, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Warren, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 74
Alexander Shields resided here in McMinnville, Warren, Tennessee, USA
McMinnville, Warren, Tennessee, USA
1868
29 December 1868
Age 82
Death of Alexander Shields in Arkansas, Arkansas, USA
Arkansas, Arkansas, USA
1868
29 Dec 1868
Age 82
Death of Alexander Shields in Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 December 1786
    Event Place: Nelson, VA, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1786
    Event Place: Nelson, VA, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 13, Warren, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: McMinnville, Warren, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Warren, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1274; Page: 413; Family History Library Film: 80527

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: About 1837
    Event Place: Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983, Will Book, 1809-1874; Author: Virginia. Circuit Court (Rockbridge County); Probate Place: Rockbridge, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 December 1868
    Event Place: Arkansas, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1868
    Event Place: Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: About 1837
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983, Will Book, 1809-1874; Author: Virginia. Circuit Court (Rockbridge County); Probate Place: Rockbridge, Virginia
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