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Joshua Shields 1788–1852 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Apr 1788

Birth Location: Middle Creek, Sevier, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 22 Jan 1852

Death Location: Clay City, Cass, Indiana, USA

Father: Thomas indians)

Mother: Rhoda Tipton

Spouse(s): Rhoda Tipton

Children(s): Arnet Shields

The story of Joshua Shields began in 1788 in Middle Creek, Sevier, Tennessee, USA. Joshua Shields married Rhoda Shields Tipton, and had children including Arnet Veatch Shields. Joshua Shields passed away in 1852 in Clay City, Cass, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joshua Shields began in 1788 in Middle Creek, Sevier, Tennessee, USA.
  • Joshua Shields married Rhoda Shields Tipton, and had children including Arnet Veatch Shields.
  • Joshua Shields passed away in 1852 in Clay City, Cass, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas indians)
1763–1797
Birth Location: Augusta Co, Virginia
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Rhoda Tipton
1765–1837
Birth Location: Cades Cove, Blount, Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Rhoda Tipton
1788–1837
Birth Location: Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tennessee
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Children(s)

Arnet Shields
1816–1885
Birth Location: Harrison, Harrison, Indiana, United States
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Joshua Shields's Ancestors

Self
Joshua Shields
1788–1852
Birth Place: Middle Creek, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Thomas M Shields (killed by indians)
1763–1797
Augusta Co, Virginia
Rhoda Tipton
1765–1837
Cades Cove, Blount, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Robert (Perry Shields) Sr
1749–1802
Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
Nancy (Mary) Stockton
1741–1802
Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John GGF
1709–1772
Margaret Parry
1710–1760
Richard Sr
1710–1775
Agnes Anthony
1728–1775
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Surgeon
1668–1741
Mary Parker
1668–1750
Edward Perry
1676–1738
Leah *
1679–1741
Davis Stockton
1686–1769
Sarah Gudylouch
1682–1736
Joseph Sr
1690–1755
Elizabeth Banks
1691–1760

Joshua Shields's Descendants

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Joshua Shields (10 Apr 1788–22 Jan 1852) m. Rhoda (Shields) Tipton (4 Jul 1788–24 Jul 1837)
  1. 1. Arnet (Veatch) Shields 1816–1885 m. Jane Irwin 1817–1872
    1. 1. George (W.) Shields 1858–1928 m. Elizabeth (A LYTLE) Shields 1861–1890
      1. 1. Virginia (Catherine Shields) Lyons 1887–1940 m. Robert (Joseph) Main 1866–1964
        1. 1. Miriam (E Main) Main 1914–1999 m. Charles (Edward Walker) Jr. 1906–1965

Joshua Shields's Timeline

2 Records

1788
10 Apr 1788
Birth of Joshua Shields in Middle Creek, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Middle Creek, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1852
22 Jan 1852
Age 64
Death of Joshua Shields in Clay City, Cass, Indiana, USA
Clay City, Cass, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1788
    Event Place: Middle Creek, Sevier, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1852
    Event Place: Clay City, Cass, Indiana, USA
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