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John Shields 1840–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1840

Birth Location: Cockermouth, Cumberland, England

Death Date: 6 Jan 1903

Death Location: Cumberland, England

Father: Daniel Shields

Mother: Margaret Ullock

Spouse(s): Mary Lucus

Children(s): Daniel Shields, Thomas Shields, John Shelds, Annie Shields, Margaret Shields

The story of John Shields began in 1840 in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England. In 1881, John Shields resided in Dean, Cumberland, England. In 1891, John Shields resided in St John, Workington, Cumberland, England. John Shields married Mary Lucus, and had children including Annie S Shields, Daniel Hullock Shields, John W Shelds, Margaret Shields, Thomas S Shields. John Shields passed away in 1903 in Cumberland, England.

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Biography

  • The story of John Shields began in 1840 in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1881, John Shields resided in Dean, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1891, John Shields resided in St John, Workington, Cumberland, England.
  • John Shields married Mary Lucus, and had children including Annie S Shields, Daniel Hullock Shields, John W Shelds, Margaret Shields, Thomas S Shields.
  • John Shields passed away in 1903 in Cumberland, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Shields's Ancestors

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John Shields
1840–1903
Birth Place: Cockermouth, Cumberland, England
Parents
Daniel Shields
1812–1896
Workington, Cumberland, England
Margaret Ullock
1815–1891
Penrith, Cumberland, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Shields's Descendants

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John Shields (1840–6 Jan 1903) m. Mary Lucus (1843–)
  1. 1. Daniel (Hullock) Shields 1872–1933 m. Mary (Ann) Gowan 1871–1951
    1. 1. Tom (Winter) Shields 1900–1959 m. Ruby (Doris) Wallace 1905–1973
    2. 2. John (Edward) Shields 1894–1964
    3. 3. Mary (Blanche G) Shields 1898– m. John (Edward Le) Brocq 1894–
      1. 1. John (Edward Le) Brocq 1930–1997
      2. 2. Marie (S Le) Brocq 1924–
    4. 4. Maud (Aughton) Shields 1907–1947
  2. 2. Thomas (S.) Shields 1873–
  3. 3. John (W) Shelds 1882–
  4. 4. Annie (S.) Shields 1877–
  5. 5. Margaret Shields 1879–

John Shields's Timeline

6 Records

1840
1840
Birth of John Shields in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England
Cockermouth, Cumberland, England
1881
1881
Age 41
John Shields resided here in Dean, Cumberland, England
Dean, Cumberland, England
1891
1891
Age 51
John Shields resided here in St John, Workington, Cumberland, England
St John, Workington, Cumberland, England
1901
1901
Age 61
John Shields resided here in Workington, Cumberland, England
Workington, Cumberland, England
1903
6 Jan 1903
Age 63
Death of John Shields in Cumberland, England
Cumberland, England
1903
29 May 1903
Age 63
John Shields - Probate in Carlisle
Carlisle

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Cockermouth, Cumberland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 England Census
    [2] 1881 England Census
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4883; Folio: 119; Page: 13
    [4] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Dean, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: St John, Workington, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Workington, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4883; Folio: 119; Page: 13

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1903
    Event Place: Cumberland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 29 May 1903
    Event Place: Carlisle
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995

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