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Edward Vincent Shields 1862–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Apr 1862

Birth Location: Clondavadoc, Donegal, Ireland

Death Date: 31 Mar 1938

Death Location: Havertown, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Ellen Shannon

Children(s): Helen Shields

The story of Edward Vincent Shields began in 1862 in Clondavadoc, Donegal, Ireland. Edward Vincent Shields married Ellen Shannon, and had children including Helen Shields. Edward Vincent Shields passed away in 1938 in Havertown, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Vincent Shields began in 1862 in Clondavadoc, Donegal, Ireland.
  • Edward Vincent Shields married Ellen Shannon, and had children including Helen Shields.
  • Edward Vincent Shields passed away in 1938 in Havertown, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Ellen Shannon
1867–1928
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Helen Shields
1907–1988
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Edward Shields's Ancestors

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Edward Shields
1862–1938
Birth Place: Clondavadoc, Donegal, Ireland
Parents
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
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Edward Shields's Descendants

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Edward (Vincent) Shields (2 Apr 1862–31 Mar 1938) m. Ellen Shannon (Abt 1867–05 Feb 1928)
  1. 1. Helen Shields 1907–1988 m. William (J.) Hutchinson 1903–1962
    1. 1. Helen (Joan) Hutchinson 1927–2001

Edward Shields's Timeline

9 Records

1862
2 Apr 1862
Birth of Edward Vincent Shields in Clondavadoc, Donegal, Ireland
Clondavadoc, Donegal, Ireland
1862
6 Apr 1862
Edward Vincent Shields was baptized in Donegal, Ireland
Donegal, Ireland
1870
1870
Age 8
Edward Vincent Shields resided here in Ridley, Darby, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Ridley, Darby, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 18
Edward Vincent Shields resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
Edward Vincent Shields resided here in Philadelphia Ward 23, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 23, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
Edward Vincent Shields resided here in Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
Edward Vincent Shields resided here in Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 68
Edward Vincent Shields resided here in Philadelphia (Districts 0751-1000), Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia (Districts 0751-1000), Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1938
31 Mar 1938
Age 76
Death of Edward Vincent Shields in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1862
    Event Place: Clondavadoc, Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 022001-025000
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0965; FHL microfilm: 2341852
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1183; Page: 471A; Enumeration District: 515
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1337; Page: 413A
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1862
    Event Place: Donegal, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1870
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0965; FHL microfilm: 2341852

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ridley, Darby, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1337; Page: 413A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1875
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1183; Page: 471A; Enumeration District: 515

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1887
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 23, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia (Districts 0751-1000), Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0965; FHL microfilm: 2341852

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1938
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 022001-025000
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Havertown, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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