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Walter Shields 1878–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 June 1878

Birth Location: Pitcairn, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 18 March 1962

Death Location: Monroeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: William SHIELDS

Mother: Rebecca NAPPLE

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The story of Walter Shields began in 1878 in Pitcairn, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. In 1900, Walter Shields resided in Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Walter Shields passed away in 1962 in Monroeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Shields began in 1878 in Pitcairn, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Walter Shields resided in Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Walter Shields passed away in 1962 in Monroeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Walter Shields's Ancestors

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Walter Shields
1878–1962
Birth Place: Pitcairn, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
William Rankin SHIELDS
1830–1912
Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Rebecca (J (Nipple)) NAPPLE
1846–1924
Walker, Juniata, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Johannes ((John) Shields) Sr
1779–1860
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth (Spiece) (spies)
1792–1865
New Kingstown, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
John Nipple
1815–1911
Westmoreland Co., PA, USA
Emma NIPPLE
1821–1883
Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Eva Duey
1772–1817
John Nipple
1788–1836
Mary PARTNER
1790–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johan 6GGF
1725–1783
Mary Wolfersberger
1733–1774
Frederick Nipple
1742–1839
Elizabeth McNitt-Nipple
1749–1844

Walter Shields's Timeline

3 Records

1878
29 June 1878
Birth of Walter Shields in Pitcairn, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pitcairn, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 22
Walter Shields resided here in Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1962
18 March 1962
Age 84
Death of Walter Shields in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 June 1878
    Event Place: Pitcairn, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1370; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0468
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1370; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0468

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 March 1962
    Event Place: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Monroeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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