YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Robert Wellington Shields 1860–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: APR 1860

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 2 FEB 1924

Death Location: Pike Texas

Father: Meady Shields

Mother: Nancy Floyd

Spouse(s): Mary Green, Dessie Robinson

Children(s): Media Shields, John Shields, Ira Shields, Syble Shields, Wallace Shields, Audie Shields

Robert Wellington Shields was born in 1860 in Tennessee, the child of Meady White Shields And Nancy Floyd. In 1860, Robert Wellington Shields resided in District 5, Sevier, Tennessee, United States. In 1870, Robert Wellington Shields resided in District 5, Sevier, Tennessee, United States. Robert Wellington Shields married Dessie Robinson, Dora Morris, Mary Louvenne Vin Green, and had children including Audie Mae Shields, Ira Faye Shields, John Scott Shields, Media Edards Edd Shields, Syble Shields, Wallace Shields. Robert Wellington Shields passed away in 1924 in Pike Texas.

Find more search results for Robert Shields
RS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Robert Wellington Shields was born in 1860 in Tennessee, the child of Meady White Shields And Nancy Floyd.
  • In 1860, Robert Wellington Shields resided in District 5, Sevier, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1870, Robert Wellington Shields resided in District 5, Sevier, Tennessee, United States.
  • Robert Wellington Shields married Dessie Robinson, Dora Morris, Mary Louvenne Vin Green, and had children including Audie Mae Shields, Ira Faye Shields, John Scott Shields, Media Edards Edd Shields, Syble Shields, Wallace Shields.
  • Robert Wellington Shields passed away in 1924 in Pike Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Meady Shields
1810–1889
Birth Location: Sevier Co. Tennessee
MS
Nancy Floyd
1818–
Birth Location: North Carolina
NF

Spouses(s)

Mary Green
1865–1966
Birth Location: –
MG
Dessie Robinson
1887–
Birth Location: Texas
DR

Children(s)

Media Shields
1885–1949
Birth Location: –
MS
John Shields
1919–
Birth Location: Texas
JS
Ira Shields
1912–
Birth Location: Texas
IS
Syble Shields
1910–
Birth Location: Texas
SS
Wallace Shields
1903–
Birth Location: Texas
WS
Audie Shields
1912–
Birth Location: Texas
AS

Robert Shields's Ancestors

Self
Robert Shields
1860–1924
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Meady White Shields
1810–1889
Sevier Co. Tennessee
Nancy Floyd
1818–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Robert Shields
1772–1835
Harrisburg, Augusta, Virginia
Sabra White
1774–1850
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Robert Shields
1749–1802
Nancy Stockton
1745–1808
Meady White
1750–1804
Mary Raynor
1754–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Shields
1709–1772
Margaret Perry
1710–1760
Richard Stockton
1710–1775
Agnes Anthony
1710–1783

Robert Shields's Descendants

1.
RS
Robert (Wellington) Shields (APR 1860–2 FEB 1924) m. Mary (Louvenne 'Vin') Green (8 MAR 1865–10 JUL 1966) m. Dessie Robinson (abt 1887–)
  1. 1. Media (Edards 'Edd') Shields 1885–1949 m. Davie (Eliza) Shults 1890–1965
    1. 1. Claude (John) Shields 1919–1994 m. Ruby (Walterene) Ferguson 1924–
    2. 2. Nettie (Kate) Shields 1917–
    3. 3. Ruby (Lee) Shields 1915–
    4. 4. Ruth (Hazel) Shields 1913–
  2. 2. John (Scott) Shields 1919–
  3. 3. Ira (Faye) Shields 1912–
  4. 4. Syble Shields 1910–
  5. 5. Wallace Shields 1903–
  6. 6. Audie (Mae) Shields 1912–

Robert Shields's Timeline

7 Records

1860
APR 1860
Birth of Robert Wellington Shields in Tennessee
Tennessee
1860
1860
Robert Wellington Shields resided here in District 5, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
District 5, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 10
Robert Wellington Shields resided here in District 5, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
District 5, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 20
Robert Wellington Shields resided here in Emerts Cove, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Emerts Cove, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 40
Robert Wellington Shields resided here in Celeste, Hunt, Texas
Celeste, Hunt, Texas
1920
1920
Age 60
Robert Wellington Shields resided here in Celeste, Hunt, Texas
Celeste, Hunt, Texas
1924
2 FEB 1924
Age 64
Death of Robert Wellington Shields in Pike Texas
Pike Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: APR 1860
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Celeste, Hunt, Texas; Roll: T625_1820; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 128; Image: 406
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Emerts Cove, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T9_1277; Family History Film: 1255277; Page: 315.2000; Enumeration District: 179; Image: .
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1559; Page: 381B; Image: 299; Family History Library Film: 553058
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Celeste, Hunt, Texas; Roll: 1647; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1241647
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1270; Page: 422; Image: 346; Family History Library Film: 805270

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 5, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1270; Page: 422; Image: 346; Family History Library Film: 805270

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 5, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1559; Page: 381B; Image: 299; Family History Library Film: 553058

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Emerts Cove, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Emerts Cove, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T9_1277; Family History Film: 1255277; Page: 315.2000; Enumeration District: 179; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Celeste, Hunt, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Celeste, Hunt, Texas; Roll: 1647; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1241647

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Celeste, Hunt, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Celeste, Hunt, Texas; Roll: T625_1820; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 128; Image: 406

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pigeon Forge, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1559; Page: 381B; Image: 299; Family History Library Film: 553058

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 FEB 1924
    Event Place: Pike Texas
Find more search results for Robert Shields

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE