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Emma Shields 1870–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1870

Birth Location: North Fayette, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 14 Feb 1931

Death Location: Braddock, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: William SHIELDS

Mother: Rebecca NAPPLE

Spouse(s): Thomas WAKEFIELD

Children(s): Thomas WAKEFIELD, Grant WAKEFIELD

In 1870, Emma Shields entered the world in North Fayette, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William Rankin Shields And Rebecca J Nipple Napple. In 1880, Emma Shields resided in Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1908, Emma Shields resided in Lima, Ohio, USA. Emma Shields married Thomas A Wakefield, and had children including Grant Ulysses Wakefield, Thomas Wakefield. Emma Shields passed away in 1931 in Braddock, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Emma Shields entered the world in North Fayette, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William Rankin Shields And Rebecca J Nipple Napple.
  • In 1880, Emma Shields resided in Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1908, Emma Shields resided in Lima, Ohio, USA.
  • Emma Shields married Thomas A Wakefield, and had children including Grant Ulysses Wakefield, Thomas Wakefield.
  • Emma Shields passed away in 1931 in Braddock, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Emma Shields's Ancestors

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Emma Shields
1870–1931
Birth Place: North Fayette, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
William Rankin SHIELDS
1830–1912
Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Rebecca (J (Nipple)) NAPPLE
1846–1924
Walker, Juniata, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Johannes ((John) Shields) Sr
1779–1860
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth (Spiece) (spies)
1792–1865
New Kingstown, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
John Nipple
1815–1911
Westmoreland Co., PA, USA
Emma NIPPLE
1821–1883
Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Eva Duey
1772–1817
John Nipple
1788–1836
Mary PARTNER
1790–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johan 6GGF
1725–1783
Mary Wolfersberger
1733–1774
Frederick Nipple
1742–1839
Elizabeth McNitt-Nipple
1749–1844

Emma Shields's Descendants

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Emma Shields (14 Aug 1870–14 Feb 1931) m. Thomas (A) WAKEFIELD (11 Jan 1871–15 Apr 1894)
  1. 1. Thomas WAKEFIELD 1892–1954 m. Gale (E) Shields 1913–1997 m. Elizabeth (Sylvania) Wakefield 1900–1968
    1. 1. James (John WAKEFIELD) Merten 1930–1996 m. Dorothy (June) Hollibaugh 1934–2021
    2. 2. William (M) Wakefield 1934–2015
    3. 3. Anna (M.) Warrick 1931–2014
  2. 2. Grant (Ulysses) WAKEFIELD 1894–1953 m. Inez (Mildred) Grey 1901–1975 m. Mary (Frances) Preston 1901–1981 m. Helen (F) Wakefield 1908–
    1. 1. Caroline (Emma) Wakefield 1930–2011

Emma Shields's Timeline

5 Records

1870
14 Aug 1870
Birth of Emma Shields in North Fayette, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
North Fayette, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 10
Emma Shields resided here in Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1908
1908
Age 38
Emma Shields resided here in Lima, Ohio, USA
Lima, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
Emma Shields resided here in Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1931
14 Feb 1931
Age 61
Death of Emma Shields in Braddock, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Braddock, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1870
    Event Place: North Fayette, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1090; Page: 105d; Enumeration District: 077
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1296; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0190; FHL microfilm: 1375309
    [3] Pennsylvania, U.S., County Marriage Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1852-1973; County: Allegheny; Year Range: 1892; Roll Number: 549761

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1090; Page: 105d; Enumeration District: 077

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1908
    Event Place: Lima, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1296; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0190; FHL microfilm: 1375309

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1931
    Event Place: Braddock, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

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