YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Dorothy Marie Shields 1930–1999 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 May 1930

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 6 May 1999

Death Location: Philadelphia, PA

Father: James Shields

Mother: Dorothy Shields

Spouse(s): John Grosse

Children(s):

In 1930, Dorothy Marie Shields entered the world in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, born to James Patrick Shields And Dorothy Shields. In 1935, Dorothy Marie Shields resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1940, Dorothy Marie Shields resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Dorothy Marie Shields married John Jack Grosse, and had children including Dorothy Marie Grosse Salvatore Roberson, John M Grosse, Kathleen B Braun, Patricia Trisha M Grosse, Trisha Yannuzzl. Dorothy Marie Shields passed away in 1999 in Philadelphia, PA.

Find more search results for Dorothy Shields
DS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1930, Dorothy Marie Shields entered the world in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, born to James Patrick Shields And Dorothy Shields.
  • In 1935, Dorothy Marie Shields resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1940, Dorothy Marie Shields resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Dorothy Marie Shields married John Jack Grosse, and had children including Dorothy Marie Grosse Salvatore Roberson, John M Grosse, Kathleen B Braun, Patricia Trisha M Grosse, Trisha Yannuzzl.
  • Dorothy Marie Shields passed away in 1999 in Philadelphia, PA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Shields
1905–1977
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JS
Dorothy Shields
1936–2006
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DS

Spouses(s)

John Grosse
1927–2020
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
JG

Children(s)

Dorothy Shields's Ancestors

Self
Dorothy Shields
1930–1999
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parents
James Patrick Shields
1905–1977
Pennsylvania
Dorothy Shields
1936–2006
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
James (Joseph) Dallas
1882–1943
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Sarah ("Sadie") Gormley
1890–1922
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Dallas
1852–1910
Maria Averill
1848–1932
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Averill
1826–1899
Margaret Averill
1829–1910

Dorothy Shields's Timeline

8 Records

1930
25 May 1930
Birth of Dorothy Marie Shields in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 5
Dorothy Marie Shields resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 10
Dorothy Marie Shields resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1945
1945
Age 15
Dorothy Marie Shields resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 20
Dorothy Marie Shields resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 21
Dorothy Marie Shields resided here in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1996
1996
Age 66
Dorothy Marie Shields resided here in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
1999
6 May 1999
Age 69
Death of Dorothy Marie Shields in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 May 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: West Catholic Girls High School; Year: 1945
    [3] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: West Philadelphia Catholic Girls High School; Year: 1945
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03730; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 51-1357
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03730; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 51-1357

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03730; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 51-1357

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: West Catholic Girls High School; Year: 1945
    [2] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: West Philadelphia Catholic Girls High School; Year: 1945

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Philadelphia, Philad

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1996
    Event Place: Philadelphia, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mayfair
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Philadelphia Inquirer; Publication Date: 7 May 1999; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.7152219,0.66726214,0.77999693&xid=3

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 May 1999
    Event Place: Philadelphia, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Philadelphia Inquirer; Publication Date: 7 May 1999; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.7152219,0.66726214,0.77999693&xid=3
Find more search results for Dorothy Shields

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE