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Robert Shields 1817–1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Apr 1817

Birth Location: Markinch, Fife, Scotland

Death Date: 1884

Death Location: Skipton, Corangamite Shire, Victoria, Australia

Father: David Shields

Mother: Isobel Duncan

Spouse(s): Agnes Robertson

Children(s): Jessie Shields, Annie Hills, Isabella Shields

Robert Shields was born in 1817 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland, the child of David Shields And Isobel Duncan. In 1851, Robert Shields resided in Dysart, Fife, Scotland. Robert Shields married Agnes Ferrier Robertson, and had children including Annie Robina Hills, Isabella Shields, Jessie Shields. Robert Shields passed away in 1884 in Skipton, Corangamite Shire, Victoria, Australia.

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Biography

  • Robert Shields was born in 1817 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland, the child of David Shields And Isobel Duncan.
  • In 1851, Robert Shields resided in Dysart, Fife, Scotland.
  • Robert Shields married Agnes Ferrier Robertson, and had children including Annie Robina Hills, Isabella Shields, Jessie Shields.
  • Robert Shields passed away in 1884 in Skipton, Corangamite Shire, Victoria, Australia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Shields's Ancestors

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Robert Shields
1817–1884
Birth Place: Markinch, Fife, Scotland
Parents
David Shields
1772–1854
Markinch, Fife, Scotland
Isobel Duncan
1779–1846
Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
Grandparents
John Duncan
1748–
Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
Isabel Wilkie
1747–1834
Dysart,Fife,Scotland
Great-Grandparents
James Mggux6
1728–1759
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elspet Mggmx7
1691–1782

Robert Shields's Descendants

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Robert Shields (2 Apr 1817–1884) m. Agnes (Ferrier) Robertson (28 DEC 1826–22 May 1911)
  1. 1. Jessie Shields 1859–1933 m. Michael (Patrick) Martin 1861–1933
    1. 1. William (George) Martin 1889–1942 m. Alice (Sarah) O'Donoghue 1883–1953
      1. 1. Sheila (Veronica) Martin 1919–1999 m. Charles (Thomas Arthur) Broadbent 1920–1989
        1. 1. Marlene (Mary Theresa) Broadbent 1945–2020 m. Barry (Lock) Walker 1943–2011
      2. 2. John (William) Martin 1921–2006
    2. 2. Catherine (Agnes) Martin 1884–1934
    3. 3. Robert (Francis) Martin 1886–1966
    4. 4. Michael (Vincent (Vince)) Martin 1895–1975
      1. 1. Eric (Daniel) Martin –2005 m. Kathleen (Mary) Maher 1925–2005
      2. 2. Myra (Elizabeth) Martin 1925–1972 m. Cornelius (Joseph) Conroy 1923–1992
        1. 1. Annette (Elizabeth) Conroy 1950–1969
    5. 5. Mary (Ann) Martin 1884–1961
      1. 1. Jessie (Agnes) Kirkpatrick 1921–
  2. 2. Annie (Robina) Hills 1882–1958
  3. 3. Isabella Shields 1850–

Robert Shields's Timeline

5 Records

1815
9 Apr 1815
Robert Shields was baptized in Markinch,Fife,Scotland
Markinch,Fife,Scotland
1817
2 Apr 1817
Birth of Robert Shields in Markinch, Fife, Scotland
Markinch, Fife, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 34
Robert Shields resided here in Dysart, Fife, Scotland
Dysart, Fife, Scotland
1884
1884
Age 67
Death of Robert Shields in Caruong, Victoria, Australie
Caruong, Victoria, Australie
1897
16 Dec 1897
Age 80
Robert Shields - Probate
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1817
    Event Place: Markinch, Fife, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Scotland Census
    [2] Australia Cemetery Index, 1808-2007
    [3] Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923, Public Record Office Victoria; North Melbourne, Victoria; Inward Overseas Passenger Lists (British Ports) [Microfiche Copy of VPRS 947]; Series: VPRS 7666
    [4] Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985
    [5] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [6] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1815
    Event Place: Markinch,Fife,Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Dysart, Fife, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: May 1853
    Event Place: Melbourne, Australia
    Record Source: Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923, Public Record Office Victoria; North Melbourne, Victoria; Inward Overseas Passenger Lists (British Ports) [Microfiche Copy of VPRS 947]; Series: VPRS 7666

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool
    Record Source: Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923, Public Record Office Victoria; North Melbourne, Victoria; Inward Overseas Passenger Lists (British Ports) [Microfiche Copy of VPRS 947]; Series: VPRS 7666

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Australia
    Record Source: Australia Cemetery Index, 1808-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1884
    Event Place: Caruong, Victoria, Australie
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia Cemetery Index, 1808-2007
    [2] Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985
    [3] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
    [4] Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, 1841-2009
    [5] Victoria, Australia, Death Index, 1840-1991, The Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Victoria, Australia, Death Records
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Skipton, Corangamite Shire, Victoria, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia Cemetery Index, 1808-2007
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1897
    Record Source: Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, 1841-2009

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