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David W Shields 1821 – 1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Sep 1821

Birth Location: Bourbon, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 21 Jun 1892

Death Location: Monroe, Indiana, United States

Father: joseph shields

Mother: Sarah Masterson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Payne

Children(s): Martha Shields, Andrew Shields, William Shields, Orpie Shields, David Shields

The story of David W Shields began in 1821 in Bourbon, Kentucky, United States. In 1880, David W Shields resided in Perry, Monroe, Indiana, USA. David W Shields married Elizabeth Ellen Payne, and had children including Martha A. Shields, Andrew Jackson Shields, William Edward Shields, Orpie Shields, David O. Shields. David W Shields passed away in 1892 in Monroe, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of David W Shields began in 1821 in Bourbon, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1880, David W Shields resided in Perry, Monroe, Indiana, USA.
  • David W Shields married Elizabeth Ellen Payne, and had children including Martha A. Shields, Andrew Jackson Shields, William Edward Shields, Orpie Shields, David O. Shields.
  • David W Shields passed away in 1892 in Monroe, Indiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Shields's Ancestors

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David Shields
1821 – 1892
Birth Place: Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
Parents
joseph b. shields
1797 – 1841
paris bourbon co,. ky
Sarah (Adaline) Masterson
1794 – 1878
Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
David ("Big Dave") Shields
1766 – 1843
Harrisonburg, Augusta, Virginia, United States
Susan Edwards
1768 – 1803
Virginia, USA
Caleb Masterson
1758 – 1819
, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Peggy ("Jenny") Champ
1760 – 1818
Fayette, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
*Robert Shields
1749 – 1802
Nancy Stockton
1741 – 1805
Robert Edwards
1745 – 1840
Mary Bibb
1747 – 1806
Edward Masterson
1730 – 1790
Thomas Champ
1728 – 1808
Margaret Liles
1736 – 1791
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John SHIELDS
1709 – 1772
Margaret Perry
1710 – 1760
Richard Stockton
1710 – 1775
Agnes Anthony
1714 – 1775
Benjamin Bibb
1665 – 1751
Edward Masterson
1705 – 1754
Mary Lindsey
1710 – 1754
John Champe
1698 – 1763
Susan Barnard
1698 – 1756
James Lyle
1695 –
Janet Tinklar
1699 – 1780

David Shields's Descendants

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David (W) Shields (29 Sep 1821 – 21 Jun 1892) m. Elizabeth (Ellen) Payne (6 Mar 1830 – 13 Apr 1925)
  1. 1. Martha (A.) Shields (9 June 1861 – 2 May 1935) m. Morgan (M) Barrett (3 April 1853 – 28 February 1913)
    1. 1. Adia (F) Barrett (7 March 1882 – 11 April 1890)
  2. 2. Andrew (Jackson) Shields (4 Jan 1866 – 2 June 1939) m. Alice Musser (Mar 1871 – 03 Jan 1956)
    1. 1. Macy (A.) Hays (29 Jan 1891 – 17 Dec 1973) m. Carl (Kenneth) Hayes (9 Apr 1882 – Sep 1949)
      1. 1. Clarence (Everett) Hayes (4 Apr 1909 – 15 Apr 1994)
      2. 2. Lucille Hayes (15 Sept 1914 – 02 Jul 1998)
      3. 3. Wilma Hayes (24 Feb 1924 – 10 Feb 2016)
      4. 4. John (Robert) Hayes (25 Dec 1925 – 23 March 1991) m. Norris (Maxine) Whitaker (July 9, 1928 – September 11, 2011)
        1. 1. Barbara Hayes (22 Apr 1954 – )
        2. 2. John (Dennis) Hayes (27 Aug 1957 – 29 Dec 1971)
        3. 3. Patricia Joan
        4. 4. Thomas Hayes m. Lisa (M.) Evans
  3. 3. William (Edward) Shields (26 March 1870 – 14 March 1946)
  4. 4. Orpie Shields (Abt 1871 – )
  5. 5. David (O.) Shields (Abt 1876 – )

David Shields's Timeline

4 Records

1821
29 Sep 1821
Birth of David W Shields in Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
1850
4 Nov 1850
Age 29
David W Shields was married in Monroe, Indiana, USA
Monroe, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 59
David W Shields resided here in Perry, Monroe, Indiana, USA
Perry, Monroe, Indiana, USA
1892
21 Jun 1892
Age 71
Death of David W Shields in Monroe, Indiana, United States
Monroe, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1821
    Event Place: Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Perry, Monroe, Indiana; Roll: 299; Page: 100D; Enumeration District: 285
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1850
    Event Place: Monroe, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Web: Indiana, Marriage Index, 1806-1861

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Perry, Monroe, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Perry, Monroe, Indiana; Roll: 299; Page: 100D; Enumeration District: 285

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1892
    Event Place: Monroe, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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