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Harry Shields 1892–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jan 1892

Birth Location: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 2 Aug 1943

Death Location: Clyde, Callahan County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Samuel Shield

Mother: Sarah Hatcher

Spouse(s): Laura Bacon

Children(s): Doris Lane

The story of Harry Shields began in 1892 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America. In 1900, Harry Shields resided in Justice Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas, USA. In 1920, Harry Shields resided in Hamlin, Jones, Texas, USA. Harry Shields married Laura Ann Bacon, and had children including Doris Kathleen Lane. Harry Shields passed away in 1943 in Clyde, Callahan County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Harry Shields began in 1892 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Harry Shields resided in Justice Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Harry Shields resided in Hamlin, Jones, Texas, USA.
  • Harry Shields married Laura Ann Bacon, and had children including Doris Kathleen Lane.
  • Harry Shields passed away in 1943 in Clyde, Callahan County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Shield
1862–1915
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Sarah Hatcher
1871–1955
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Laura Bacon
1893–1975
Birth Location: Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Children(s)

Doris Lane
1915–2007
Birth Location: Mexia, Limestone County, Texas, United States of America
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Harry Shields's Ancestors

Self
Harry Shields
1892–1943
Birth Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Samuel T Shield
1862–1915
Tennessee, USA
Sarah (Frances) Hatcher
1871–1955
Jefferson County, Tennessee
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Harry Shields's Descendants

1.
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Harry Shields (16 Jan 1892–2 Aug 1943) m. Laura (Ann) Bacon (15 Sep 1893–27 Oct 1975)
  1. 1. Doris (Kathleen) Lane 1915–2007

Harry Shields's Timeline

5 Records

1892
16 Jan 1892
Birth of Harry Shields in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 8
Harry Shields resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
Harry Shields resided here in Hamlin, Jones, Texas, USA
Hamlin, Jones, Texas, USA
1943
Abt 1943
Age 51
Harry Shields resided here in Clyde, Callahan, Texas, USA
Clyde, Callahan, Texas, USA
1943
2 Aug 1943
Age 51
Death of Harry Shields in Clyde, Callahan County, Texas, United States of America
Clyde, Callahan County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1892
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hamlin, Jones, Texas; Roll: T625_1824; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 136
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas; Roll: 1655; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0058
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas; Roll: 1655; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0058

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hamlin, Jones, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hamlin, Jones, Texas; Roll: T625_1824; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 136

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1943
    Event Place: Clyde, Callahan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clyde, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1943
    Event Place: Clyde, Callahan County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clyde, Callahan County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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