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Eliza M Shields 1828–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Dec 1828

Birth Location: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 10 May 1906

Death Location: Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: HENRY BRANTHOOVER

Mother: Magdalina Neighly

Spouse(s): William Shields

Children(s): Alida Shields

The story of Eliza M Shields began in 1828 in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. In 1880, Eliza M Shields resided in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Eliza M Shields resided in Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. Eliza M Shields married William Reed Shields, and had children including Alida Shields. Eliza M Shields passed away in 1906 in Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Eliza M Shields began in 1828 in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1880, Eliza M Shields resided in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Eliza M Shields resided in Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Eliza M Shields married William Reed Shields, and had children including Alida Shields.
  • Eliza M Shields passed away in 1906 in Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

HENRY BRANTHOOVER
1786–1851
Birth Location: Westmoreland, Pa
HB
Magdalina Neighly
1783–1844
Birth Location: Westmoreland, Pa
MN

Spouses(s)

William Shields
1817–1901
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
WS

Children(s)

Alida Shields
1852–1939
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
AS

Eliza Shields's Ancestors

Self
Eliza Shields
1828–1906
Birth Place: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Parents
HENRY BRANTHOOVER
1786–1851
Westmoreland, Pa
Magdalina (Crowell) Neighly
1783–1844
Westmoreland, Pa
Grandparents
Adam Brandhofer
1748–1834
Alsace-Lorraine, France
Anna (Maria) Froelich
1768–1792
Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
Nicholas Neighley
1730–1816
Germany
Anna (Margaretta) Neighley
1740–1816
Salford, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Henrich Frolich
1732–1801
Maria VanLeuven
1732–1826
John Neligh
1700–1775
Elizabeth
1700–1780
Michael Fabian
1696–1773
Anna Welz
1696–1742
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Frolich
1708–1797
Elsjen Frolich
1707–1797
Andrus VanLeuven
1705–1760
Anneke Osterhout
1708–1775
Johan Fabian
1659–1729
Magdalena Herbold
1668–1710
Matheus Welz
1675–

Eliza Shields's Descendants

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Eliza (M) Shields (25 Dec 1828–10 May 1906) m. William (Reed) Shields (May 1817–28 Jan 1901)
  1. 1. Alida Shields 1852–1939

Eliza Shields's Timeline

4 Records

1828
25 Dec 1828
Birth of Eliza M Shields in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 52
Eliza M Shields resided here in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
Eliza M Shields resided here in Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1906
10 May 1906
Age 78
Death of Eliza M Shields in Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Connellsville, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1828
    Event Place: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 059001-062000
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1204; Family History Film: 1255204; Page: 2D; Enumeration District: 109
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rayne, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1135; Family History Film: 1255135; Page: 294A; Enumeration District: 142; Image: 0593
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1410; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1241410
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1204; Family History Film: 1255204; Page: 2D; Enumeration District: 109
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rayne, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1135; Family History Film: 1255135; Page: 294A; Enumeration District: 142; Image: 0593

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1410; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1241410

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1906
    Event Place: Connellsville, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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