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Wesley Shields 1830–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: September 3, 1830

Birth Location: Washington County Indiana

Death Date: 1914

Death Location: California

Father: Reuben Shields

Mother: Grace Johnson

Spouse(s): Sarah Overshiner

Children(s): Albert Shields, Lewis Shields, Caroline Shields, John Shields, George Shields

In 1830, Wesley Shields entered the world in Washington County Indiana, born to Reuben Shields And Grace Johnson. In 1880, Wesley Shields resided in Monroe, Washington, Indiana, United States. In 1900, Wesley Shields resided in Hartford City, Lyon, Kansas. Wesley Shields married Sarah Jane Overshiner, and had children including Albert Shields, Caroline Shields, George Washington Shields, John Shields, Lewis Colby Shields. Wesley Shields passed away in 1914 in California.

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Biography

  • In 1830, Wesley Shields entered the world in Washington County Indiana, born to Reuben Shields And Grace Johnson.
  • In 1880, Wesley Shields resided in Monroe, Washington, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1900, Wesley Shields resided in Hartford City, Lyon, Kansas.
  • Wesley Shields married Sarah Jane Overshiner, and had children including Albert Shields, Caroline Shields, George Washington Shields, John Shields, Lewis Colby Shields.
  • Wesley Shields passed away in 1914 in California.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reuben Shields
1788–1865
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Grace Johnson
1794–1866
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Overshiner
1838–
Birth Location: Washington County Indiana
SO

Children(s)

Albert Shields
1864–1945
Birth Location: Washington County Indiana
AS
Lewis Shields
1869–1941
Birth Location: Washington County Indiana
LS
Caroline Shields
1856–
Birth Location: –
CS
John Shields
1858–1865
Birth Location: Washington County Indiana
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George Shields
1859–1938
Birth Location: Washington County Indiana
GS

Wesley Shields's Ancestors

Self
Wesley Shields
1830–1914
Birth Place: Washington County Indiana
Parents
Reuben Shields
1788–1865
North Carolina
Grace Johnson
1794–1866
North Carolina
Grandparents
Abel Shields
1747–1833
Kent Delaware
Grace Freeman
1750–1830
Great-Grandparents
John Shields
1719–1784
Mary Chipman
1725–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Delight Shields
1696–1742
Jerusha Stalker
1700–

Wesley Shields's Descendants

1.
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Wesley Shields (September 3, 1830–1914) m. Sarah (Jane) Overshiner (Jan 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

Wesley Shields's Timeline

5 Records

1830
September 3, 1830
Birth of Wesley Shields in Washington County Indiana
Washington County Indiana
1880
1880
Age 50
Wesley Shields resided here in Monroe, Washington, Indiana, United States
Monroe, Washington, Indiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 70
Wesley Shields resided here in Hartford City, Lyon, Kansas
Hartford City, Lyon, Kansas
1910
1910
Age 80
Wesley Shields resided here in Elmendaro, Lyon, Kansas
Elmendaro, Lyon, Kansas
1914
1914
Age 84
Death of Wesley Shields in California
California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: September 3, 1830
    Event Place: Washington County Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Monroe, Washington, Indiana; Roll: 321; Family History Film: 1254321; Page: 466B; Enumeration District: 180; Image: 0335.
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elmerdaro, Lyon, Kansas; Roll: T623_487; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 67.
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elmendaro, Lyon, Kansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Monroe, Washington, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Monroe, Washington, Indiana; Roll: 321; Family History Film: 1254321; Page: 466B; Enumeration District: 180; Image: 0335.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hartford City, Lyon, Kansas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elmerdaro, Lyon, Kansas; Roll: T623_487; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 67.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Elmendaro, Lyon, Kansas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elmendaro, Lyon, Kansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: California
    Record Source: U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
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