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Reuben Shields 1788–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: December 21,1788

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: November 3, 1865

Death Location: Washington County Indiana

Father: Abel Shields

Mother: Grace Freeman

Spouse(s): Grace Johnson

Children(s): Sarah Shields, David Shields, Chloe Shields, Mary Shields, Abel Shields, John Shields, Wesley Shields

Reuben Shields was born in 1788 in North Carolina, the child of Abel Shields And Grace Freeman. In 1860, Reuben Shields resided in Monroe, Washington, Indiana, United States. Reuben Shields married Grace Johnson, and had children including Abel Shields, Chloe Shields, David Shields, John Shields, Mary Shields, Sarah Shields, Wesley Shields. Reuben Shields passed away in 1865 in Washington County Indiana.

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Biography

  • Reuben Shields was born in 1788 in North Carolina, the child of Abel Shields And Grace Freeman.
  • In 1860, Reuben Shields resided in Monroe, Washington, Indiana, United States.
  • Reuben Shields married Grace Johnson, and had children including Abel Shields, Chloe Shields, David Shields, John Shields, Mary Shields, Sarah Shields, Wesley Shields.
  • Reuben Shields passed away in 1865 in Washington County Indiana.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Reuben Shields's Ancestors

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Reuben Shields
1788–1865
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Abel Shields
1747–1833
Kent Delaware
Grace Freeman
1750–1830
Grandparents
John (Stalker) Shields
1719–1784
Virginia
Mary Chipman
1725–1800
Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Delight Shields
1696–1742
Jerusha Stalker
1700–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Shields
1630–1699
Mary Norcott
1668–

Reuben Shields's Descendants

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Reuben Shields (December 21,1788–November 3, 1865) m. Grace Johnson (Feb. 26, 1794–Jul. 26, 1866)
  1. 1. Sarah Shields 1819–1855
  2. 2. David Shields 1821–1889
  3. 3. Chloe Shields 1833–1894 m. Joseph Warriner 1830–
    1. 1. John Warriner 1861–
    2. 2. Grace Warriner 1864–
    3. 3. Susanah Warriner 1868–
  4. 4. Mary Shields 1813–1893
  5. 5. Abel Shields 1812–1879 m. Penninah Winslow 1823–1884
    1. 1. Margaret Shields 1855–
    2. 2. David (Marion) Shields 1846–1889 m. Amanda Boling 1854–
      1. 1. Lillie (G.) Shields 1869–
      2. 2. Ida (M.) Shields 1871–
      3. 3. Laura (E.) Shields 1875–
      4. 4. Daisy (B.) Shields 1879–
      5. 5. Shields 1880–
  6. 6. John Shields 1811–1886 m. Deborah Coffin 1818–1903
    1. 1. Jessie Shields 1840–1870
    2. 2. Nancy (Ann) Shields 1853–1939
  7. 7. Wesley Shields 1830–1914 m. Sarah (Jane) Overshiner 1838–
    1. 1. Albert Shields 1864–1945
    2. 2. Lewis (Colby) Shields 1869–1941
    3. 3. Caroline Shields 1856–
    4. 4. John Shields 1858–1865
    5. 5. George (Washington) Shields 1859–1938 m. Mary (Jane) Fleenor 1859–1943
      1. 1. Mary (O'Bandy) Shields 1878–1946
      2. 2. Myoma Shields 1879–1903
      3. 3. Urty Shields 1881–1881
      4. 4. Arizona Shields 1882–1966
      5. 5. Livonia (A.) Shields 1883–1919
      6. 6. James (Wesley) Shields 1885–1903
      7. 7. Indiana Shields 1886–1902
      8. 8. Solomon Shields 1888–1966
      9. 9. Alabama Shields 1892–1894
      10. 10. Lucy (A.) Shields 1893–1973
      11. 11. Nancy Shields 1896–1983
      12. 12. Twin Shields 1899–1899
      13. 13. Frank Shields 1901–1952

Reuben Shields's Timeline

4 Records

1788
December 21,1788
Birth of Reuben Shields in North Carolina
North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 22
Reuben Shields was married
None
1860
1860
Age 72
Reuben Shields resided here in Monroe, Washington, Indiana, United States
Monroe, Washington, Indiana, United States
1865
November 3, 1865
Age 77
Death of Reuben Shields in Washington County Indiana
Washington County Indiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: December 21,1788
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Monroe, Washington, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: 384; Image: 386.
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 279.001; Source type: Correspondence file; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1810
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 279.001; Source type: Correspondence file; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Monroe, Washington, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Monroe, Washington, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: 384; Image: 386.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: November 3, 1865
    Event Place: Washington County Indiana

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