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Garrett William Shields 1911–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Aug 1911

Birth Location: Shawnee, Ohio

Death Date: 1975

Death Location: Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA

Father: None None

Mother: Kathryn Powers

Spouse(s): Ruth Tennant

Children(s): Dixie Morris, Sylvia Shields

The story of Garrett William Shields began in 1911 in Shawnee, Ohio. In 1920, Garrett William Shields resided in Zanesville Ward 1, Muskingum, Ohio, USA. In 1930, Garrett William Shields resided in Zanesville, Ohio, USA. Garrett William Shields married Ruth Tennant, and had children including Dixie Morris, Sonia George, Sylvia Kathryn Shields. Garrett William Shields passed away in 1975 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Garrett William Shields began in 1911 in Shawnee, Ohio.
  • In 1920, Garrett William Shields resided in Zanesville Ward 1, Muskingum, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1930, Garrett William Shields resided in Zanesville, Ohio, USA.
  • Garrett William Shields married Ruth Tennant, and had children including Dixie Morris, Sonia George, Sylvia Kathryn Shields.
  • Garrett William Shields passed away in 1975 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

None None
1887–1942
Birth Location: Kimball, Marion, Tennessee, USA
Kathryn Powers
1889–1940
Birth Location: McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ruth Tennant
1913–2005
Birth Location: Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA
RT

Children(s)

Dixie Morris
1934–2020
Birth Location: Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
DM
Sylvia Shields
1941–1986
Birth Location: Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
SS

Garrett Shields's Ancestors

Self
Garrett Shields
1911–1975
Birth Place: Shawnee, Ohio
Parents
1887–1942
Kimball, Marion, Tennessee, USA
Kathryn (Loretta) Powers
1889–1940
McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
William Shields
1860–1920
Kimball, Tennessee
Rebecca Doss
1864–1920
Tennessee
patrick powers
1848–1915
Ireland
Catherine O'Brien
1863–1905
Maine
Great-Grandparents
William Shields
1808–1880
Margaret Wilson
1810–
John Doss
1826–1901
Sarah Walling
1835–1903
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Doss
1784–1846
Mary Stinnett
1797–1883

Garrett Shields's Descendants

1.
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Garrett (William) Shields (11 Aug 1911–1975) m. Ruth Tennant (11/09/1913–23 May 2005)
  1. 1. Dixie Morris 1934–2020 m. Robert (Lewis) Morris 1934–2010
  2. 2. Sylvia (Kathryn) Shields 1941–1986

Garrett Shields's Timeline

7 Records

1911
11 Aug 1911
Birth of Garrett William Shields in Shawnee, Ohio
Shawnee, Ohio
1920
1920
Age 9
Garrett William Shields resided here in Zanesville Ward 1, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
Zanesville Ward 1, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Garrett William Shields resided here in Zanesville, Ohio, USA
Zanesville, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Garrett William Shields resided here in Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio
Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
Garrett William Shields resided here in Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
1950
1950
Age 39
Garrett William Shields resided here in Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
1975
1975
Age 64
Death of Garrett William Shields in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1911
    Event Place: Shawnee, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Ohio, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1319
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio; Roll: T627_3123; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 60-58
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 274-12-1999; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] Ohio, Deaths, Certificate: 067190; Volume: 22218
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Zanesville Ward 1, Muskingum, Ohio; Roll: T625_1425; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 121; Image: 688
    [8] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Dayton Daily News; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1975; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, United States of America; ,0.50246936,0.9817309,0.60483515&xid
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Times Recorder; Publication Date: 13 Dec 1932; Publication Place: Zanesville, Ohio, USA; ,0.09402115,0.8729618,0.1268875&xid=3356
    [12] 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: Zanesville, Muskingu

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Zanesville Ward 1, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Zanesville Ward 1, Muskingum, Ohio; Roll: T625_1425; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 121; Image: 688

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Zanesville, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio; Roll: T627_3123; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 60-58

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio; Roll: T627_3123; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 60-58

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, 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: Zanesville, Muskingu

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 118 North Fourth Street
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Times Recorder; Publication Date: 13 Dec 1932; Publication Place: Zanesville, Ohio, USA; ,0.09402115,0.8729618,0.1268875&xid=3356

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Zanesville
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Dayton Daily News; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1975; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, United States of America; ,0.50246936,0.9817309,0.60483515&xid

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: Ohio, Deaths, Certificate: 067190; Volume: 22218

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Zanesville, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Ohio, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1319

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1975
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 274-12-1999; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Ohio, Deaths, Certificate: 067190; Volume: 22218
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Dayton Daily News; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1975; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, United States of America; ,0.50246936,0.9817309,0.60483515&xid

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Dayton Daily News; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1975; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, United States of America; ,0.50246936,0.9817309,0.60483515&xid
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