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Edgar Alumbee Shields 1858–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: December 26,1858

Birth Location: Kansas

Death Date: May 21, 1926

Death Location: Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA

Father: Benjamin Shields

Mother: Mary Abbott

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Otilliam

Children(s): Edna Shields, William Shields

The story of Edgar Alumbee Shields began in 1858 in Kansas. In 1860, Edgar Alumbee Shields resided in Tecumseh, Shawnee, Kansas Territory. In 1870, Edgar Alumbee Shields resided in Eudora, Douglas, Kansas, United States. Edgar Alumbee Shields married Elizabeth Otilliam, and had children including Edna May Shields, William Joseph Shields. Edgar Alumbee Shields passed away in 1926 in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Edgar Alumbee Shields began in 1858 in Kansas.
  • In 1860, Edgar Alumbee Shields resided in Tecumseh, Shawnee, Kansas Territory.
  • In 1870, Edgar Alumbee Shields resided in Eudora, Douglas, Kansas, United States.
  • Edgar Alumbee Shields married Elizabeth Otilliam, and had children including Edna May Shields, William Joseph Shields.
  • Edgar Alumbee Shields passed away in 1926 in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Shields
1835–1904
Birth Location: Illinois
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Mary Abbott
1840–1923
Birth Location: Illinois
MA

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Otilliam
1856–1926
Birth Location: Kansas
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Children(s)

Edna Shields
1888–1979
Birth Location: Kansas
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William Shields
1885–1961
Birth Location: Kansas
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Edgar Shields's Ancestors

Self
Edgar Shields
1858–1926
Birth Place: Kansas
Parents
Benjamin Shields
1835–1904
Illinois
Mary (Ann) Abbott
1840–1923
Illinois
Grandparents
Joseph Shields
1811–1883
Harrison, Indiana
Mary McClaren
1810–1879
Scotland
Alumbee Abbott
1794–1848
Illinois
Orpha Hill
1814–1854
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Shields
1775–1819
Mary Veatch
1783–1839
Robert McClaren
1780–1823
Mary Gorrie
1786–1854
John Abbott
1755–1836
Margaret Williams
1755–1800
Ephraim Hill
1784–1863
Nancy Ownbey
1784–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Shields
1749–1802
Nancy Stockton
1745–1808
Nathan Veatch
1752–1829
Elizabeth Craig
1756–1833
Peter McClaren
1749–
Janet Stuart
1753–
Samuel Abbott
1720–1755
Priscilla Barnett
1723–
Edward Williams
1731–
Williams
1735–
John Hill
1762–
John Ownbey
1735–1824
Nancy Porter
1743–1818

Edgar Shields's Descendants

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Edgar (Alumbee) Shields (December 26,1858–May 21, 1926) m. Elizabeth Otilliam (November 1, 1856–March 3, 1926)
  1. 1. Edna (May) Shields 1888–1979 m. John (Henry) Cappers 1879–1953
    1. 1. Birdie (Faye Reusch) Cappers 1913–2005 m. Floyce (Franklin) Flater 1912–1989
      1. 1. Marlyn (Dean) Flater 1938–2014 m. Jack (Lee) Mills –2002
  2. 2. William (Joseph) Shields 1885–1961 m. Arrada Raybourn 1884–1957
    1. 1. Fredricka Shields 1906– m. Hubie (M) Hunter 1906– m. Leroy (Victor) Loit 1899–1970

Edgar Shields's Timeline

11 Records

1858
December 26,1858
Birth of Edgar Alumbee Shields in Kansas
Kansas
1860
1860
Age 2
Edgar Alumbee Shields resided here in Tecumseh, Shawnee, Kansas Territory
Tecumseh, Shawnee, Kansas Territory
1870
1870
Age 12
Edgar Alumbee Shields resided here in Eudora, Douglas, Kansas, United States
Eudora, Douglas, Kansas, United States
1880
1880
Age 22
Edgar Alumbee Shields resided here in Burlingame, Osage, Kansas, United States
Burlingame, Osage, Kansas, United States
1885
1 Mar 1885
Age 27
Edgar Alumbee Shields resided here in Rock Creek, Wabaunsee, Kansas
Rock Creek, Wabaunsee, Kansas
1900
1900
Age 42
Edgar Alumbee Shields resided here in Wakarusa, Douglas, Kansas
Wakarusa, Douglas, Kansas
1910
1910
Age 52
Edgar Alumbee Shields resided here in Willow Springs, Douglas, Kansas
Willow Springs, Douglas, Kansas
1919
1919
Age 61
Edgar Alumbee Shields resided here in Lawrence, Kansas, USA
Lawrence, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 62
Edgar Alumbee Shields resided here in Lawrence Ward 3, Douglas, Kansas
Lawrence Ward 3, Douglas, Kansas
1925
1925
Age 67
Edgar Alumbee Shields resided here in Lawrence, Douglas, Kansas
Lawrence, Douglas, Kansas
1926
May 21, 1926
Age 68
Death of Edgar Alumbee Shields in Kansas
Kansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: December 26,1858
    Event Place: Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lawrence Ward 3, Douglas, Kansas; Roll: T625_531; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 69; Image: 245.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Burlingame, Osage, Kansas; Roll: T9_391; Family History Film: 1254391; Page: 75.4000; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 0670.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Eudora, Douglas, Kansas; Roll: M593_433; Page: 255B; Image: 62; Family History Library Film: 545932
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wakarusa, Douglas, Kansas; Roll: T623_479; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 71.
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Tecumseh, Shawnee, Kansas Territory; Roll: M653_352; Page: 0; Image: 182.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Willow Springs, Douglas, Kansas; Roll: T624_438; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 80; Image: 634.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] v67t1770.ftw

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Tecumseh, Shawnee, Kansas Territory
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Tecumseh, Shawnee, Kansas Territory; Roll: M653_352; Page: 0; Image: 182.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Eudora, Douglas, Kansas, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Eudora, Douglas, Kansas; Roll: M593_433; Page: 255B; Image: 62; Family History Library Film: 545932

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Burlingame, Osage, Kansas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Burlingame, Osage, Kansas; Roll: T9_391; Family History Film: 1254391; Page: 75.4000; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 0670.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Wabaunsee, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wakarusa, Douglas, Kansas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wakarusa, Douglas, Kansas; Roll: T623_479; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 71.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Willow Springs, Douglas, Kansas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Willow Springs, Douglas, Kansas; Roll: T624_438; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 80; Image: 634.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Lawrence, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lawrence Ward 3, Douglas, Kansas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lawrence Ward 3, Douglas, Kansas; Roll: T625_531; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 69; Image: 245.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Lawrence, Douglas, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 21, 1926
    Event Place: Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Find A Grave, Find A Grave Memorial# 43369881

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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