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David Shields 1769–1844 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jun 1769

Birth Location: Emmitsburg, Frederick County, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 19 Jun 1844

Death Location: Limestone, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Maj. II

Mother: Jane Williams

Spouse(s): Rachel Waddell

Children(s): William Shields

The story of David Shields began in 1769 in Emmitsburg, Frederick County, Maryland, USA. In 1838, David Shields resided in Washington, Tennessee, United States. David Shields married Rachel Waddell, and had children including William Shields. David Shields passed away in 1844 in Limestone, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of David Shields began in 1769 in Emmitsburg, Frederick County, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1838, David Shields resided in Washington, Tennessee, United States.
  • David Shields married Rachel Waddell, and had children including William Shields.
  • David Shields passed away in 1844 in Limestone, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Shields's Ancestors

Self
David Shields
1769–1844
Birth Place: Emmitsburg, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Parents
Maj. William Shields II
1728–1797
Armagh, Ireland
Jane (Bentley) Williams
1736–1806
,Lancaster,Pennsylvania,USA
Grandparents
William Shields
–1737
Mary (Jeanette) Parker
1668–1750
Kent, Maryland, United States
John Williams
1704–1746
Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Margaret Bentley
1705–1754
Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Williams
1647–1737
Gwen Cadwalader
1695–1734
Jeffrey Bentley
1680–1777
Ruth Bentley
–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Shields's Descendants

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David Shields (12 Jun 1769–19 Jun 1844) m. Rachel Waddell (1782–16 Jun 1813)
  1. 1. William Shields 1802–1886 m. Elizabeth English 1815–1894 m. Mary ("Polly") Mathews 1802–1847
    1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Shields 1832–1884 m. Daniel Bales 1831–1902
      1. 1. John (Alexander) Bales 1858–1914 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Templin 1863–1949
        1. 1. William (Franklin Bales) Sr. 1891–1957 m. Lerleane Forgety 1903–1984

David Shields's Timeline

4 Records

1769
12 Jun 1769
Birth of David Shields in Emmitsburg, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
1799
1799
Age 30
David Shields was married in Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
1838
1838
Age 69
David Shields resided here in Washington, Tennessee, United States
Washington, Tennessee, United States
1844
19 Jun 1844
Age 75
Death of David Shields in Washington, Tennessee, United States
Washington, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1769
    Event Place: Emmitsburg, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1799
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1844
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Limestone, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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