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Martha Shields 1841–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: March 4 1841

Birth Location: Fulton Co, Illinois

Death Date: March 8, 1929

Death Location: Oak Grove, Missouri

Father: Joseph Shields

Mother: Mary McClaren

Spouse(s): John Roberts

Children(s): Frank Roberts, Anna Roberts, Joseph Roberts

In 1841, Martha Shields entered the world in Fulton Co, Illinois, born to Joseph Shields And Mary Mcclaren. In 1850, Martha Shields resided in Lafayette, Fulton, Illinois. In 1860, Martha Shields resided in Wakarusa, Douglas, Kansas Territory, United States. Martha Shields married John Francis Roberts, and had children including Anna Jessie Roberts, Frank Howard Roberts, Joseph Berquin Roberts. Martha Shields passed away in 1929 in Oak Grove, Missouri.

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Biography

  • In 1841, Martha Shields entered the world in Fulton Co, Illinois, born to Joseph Shields And Mary Mcclaren.
  • In 1850, Martha Shields resided in Lafayette, Fulton, Illinois.
  • In 1860, Martha Shields resided in Wakarusa, Douglas, Kansas Territory, United States.
  • Martha Shields married John Francis Roberts, and had children including Anna Jessie Roberts, Frank Howard Roberts, Joseph Berquin Roberts.
  • Martha Shields passed away in 1929 in Oak Grove, Missouri.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Shields
1811–1883
Birth Location: Harrison, Indiana
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Mary McClaren
1810–1879
Birth Location: Scotland
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Spouses(s)

John Roberts
1830–1916
Birth Location: Chester County Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Frank Roberts
1873–1959
Birth Location: Missouri
FR
Anna Roberts
1866–1962
Birth Location: Kansas
AR
Joseph Roberts
1863–1929
Birth Location: Kansas
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Martha Shields's Ancestors

Self
Martha Shields
1841–1929
Birth Place: Fulton Co, Illinois
Parents
Joseph Shields
1811–1883
Harrison, Indiana
Mary McClaren
1810–1879
Scotland
Grandparents
Benjamin Shields
1775–1819
Augusta Co. Virginia
Mary (Elizabeth) Veatch
1783–1839
Sevier Co,Tennesse
Robert McClaren
1780–1823
Perth Scotland
Mary Gorrie
1786–1854
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Robert Shields
1749–1802
Nancy Stockton
1745–1808
Nathan Veatch
1752–1829
Elizabeth Craig
1756–1833
Peter McClaren
1749–
Janet Stuart
1753–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Shields
1709–1772
Margaret Perry
1710–1760
Richard Stockton
1710–1775
Agnes Anthony
1710–1783
James Veatch
1725–1780
Eleanor Raymer
1728–1792

Martha Shields's Descendants

1.
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Martha Shields (March 4 1841–March 8, 1929) m. John (Francis) Roberts (May 12, 1830–April 21, 1916)
  1. 1. Frank (Howard) Roberts 1873–1959 m. Louisa Watkins 1873–1945
    1. 1. Arlene Roberts 1906–
  2. 2. Anna (Jessie) Roberts 1866–1962 m. Joseph (Preston) Powell 1867–1944
    1. 1. Lawrence (Robert) Powell 1895–1960
    2. 2. Norine (Martha) Powell 1897–1996 m. Charles (Harry) Allen 1885–
      1. 1. Harriet Allen 1923–
      2. 2. Edith (Marie) Allen 1921–
    3. 3. Helen (Dorinda) Powell 1903–2002 m. Gilbert (Lee) James 1899–1966
  3. 3. Joseph (Berquin) Roberts 1863–1929 m. Nora (Elzada) Robb 1863–1898
    1. 1. Jessie (Mildred) Roberts 1889–1985 m. Odus Liston 1884–1969
      1. 1. Eleanor (Sue) Liston 1923–2001 m. Garrett (Leland) O'Dell 1922–
        1. 1. Garrett (Leland II) O'Dell 1922– m. Mary (William) Collobert 1924–
    2. 2. Mary (Francis) Roberts 1893–

Martha Shields's Timeline

11 Records

1841
March 4 1841
Birth of Martha Shields in Fulton Co, Illinois
Fulton Co, Illinois
1850
1850
Age 9
Martha Shields resided here in Lafayette, Fulton, Illinois
Lafayette, Fulton, Illinois
1860
1860
Age 19
Martha Shields resided here in Wakarusa, Douglas, Kansas Territory, United States
Wakarusa, Douglas, Kansas Territory, United States
1865
26 Aug 1865
Age 24
Martha Shields resided here in Eudora, Douglas, Kansas
Eudora, Douglas, Kansas
1870
1870
Age 29
Martha Shields resided here in Clay, Lafayette, Missouri, United States
Clay, Lafayette, Missouri, United States
1880
1880
Age 39
Martha Shields resided here in Clay, Lafayette, Missouri, United States
Clay, Lafayette, Missouri, United States
1900
1900
Age 59
Martha Shields resided here in Clay, Lafayette, Missouri
Clay, Lafayette, Missouri
1905
1 Mar 1905
Age 64
Martha Shields resided here in Lawrence Ward 1, Douglas, Kansas
Lawrence Ward 1, Douglas, Kansas
1910
1910
Age 69
Martha Shields resided here in Lawrence Ward 1, Douglas, Kansas
Lawrence Ward 1, Douglas, Kansas
1920
1920
Age 79
Martha Shields resided here in Lawrence Ward 2, Douglas, Kansas
Lawrence Ward 2, Douglas, Kansas
1929
March 8, 1929
Age 88
Death of Martha Shields in Oak Grove, Missouri
Oak Grove, Missouri

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: March 4 1841
    Event Place: Fulton Co, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lawrence Ward 2, Douglas, Kansas; Roll: T625_531; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: .
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clay, Lafayette, Missouri; Roll: T9_697; Family History Film: 1254697; Page: 132.2000; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 0540.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clay, Lafayette, Missouri; Roll: M593_786; Page: 151A; Image: 307; Family History Library Film: 552285
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clay, Lafayette, Missouri; Roll: T623 869; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 147.
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wakarusa, Douglas, Kansas Territory; Roll: ; Page: 59; Image: 59.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lawrence Ward 1, Douglas, Kansas; Roll: T624_438; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 152.
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lafayette, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: M432_107; Page: 142; Image: 147.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lafayette, Fulton, Illinois
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lafayette, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: M432_107; Page: 142; Image: 147.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wakarusa, Douglas, Kansas Territory, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wakarusa, Douglas, Kansas Territory; Roll: ; Page: 59; Image: 59.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1865
    Event Place: Eudora, Douglas, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Clay, Lafayette, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clay, Lafayette, Missouri; Roll: M593_786; Page: 151A; Image: 307; Family History Library Film: 552285

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Clay, Lafayette, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clay, Lafayette, Missouri; Roll: T9_697; Family History Film: 1254697; Page: 132.2000; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 0540.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clay, Lafayette, Missouri
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clay, Lafayette, Missouri; Roll: T623 869; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 147.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Lawrence Ward 1, Douglas, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lawrence Ward 1, Douglas, Kansas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lawrence Ward 1, Douglas, Kansas; Roll: T624_438; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 152.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lawrence Ward 2, Douglas, Kansas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lawrence Ward 2, Douglas, Kansas; Roll: T625_531; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: March 8, 1929
    Event Place: Oak Grove, Missouri
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