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WILLIAM Shields 1736–1791 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1736

Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 1791

Death Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA

Father: John Shields

Mother: Margarette Perry

Spouse(s): Helen None

Children(s): JOSEPH Shields

The story of WILLIAM Shields began in 1736 in Augusta, Virginia, United States of America. In 1790, WILLIAM Shields resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States. WILLIAM Shields married Helen, and had children including Joseph Shields. WILLIAM Shields passed away in 1791 in Washington County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of WILLIAM Shields began in 1736 in Augusta, Virginia, United States of America.
  • In 1790, WILLIAM Shields resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States.
  • WILLIAM Shields married Helen, and had children including Joseph Shields.
  • WILLIAM Shields passed away in 1791 in Washington County, Tennessee, USA.

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WILLIAM Shields's Ancestors

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WILLIAM Shields
1736–1791
Birth Place: Augusta, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
John Shields
1709–1772
Lancaster, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Margarette Perry
1710–1772
Lancaster, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
WILLIAM SHIELDS
1668–1741
Kent, Maryland, United States
Mary (Jeanette) Parker
1668–1750
Kent, Maryland, United States
Robert Perry
1676–1698
New Market, Flintshire, Wales, England,
Leah Morris
1679–1698
Wales
Great-Grandparents
James Shields
1633–1712
Jane Armstrong
1645–1710
Thomas Parker
1645–1697
Eliza Hart
1653–1700
Edward Parry
1630–1701
Margeret Griffiths
1638–1706
Morris
1636–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Shields
1600–1655
Mary Norcott
1610–1668
Thomas Parker
1620–1663
Eliza Harris
1625–1700
Robert Parry
1603–1664
Anne Ellis
1607–1652
Griffiths
1600–

WILLIAM Shields's Descendants

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WILLIAM Shields (1736–1791) m. Helen (abt 1740–After 1792)
  1. 1. JOSEPH Shields 1760–1847 m. Sarah Harrison 1769–1866
    1. 1. Archibald (L) SHIELDS 1809–1859 m. Mary (Margaret) HARTMAN 1815–1855
      1. 1. Robert (William S) SHIELDS 1850–1909 m. Eliza (Tymanda Louise) Bayless 1851–1900
        1. 1. John (Luther Bernard) Shields 1878–1915 m. Fannie (Texie Lee) Washburn 1882–1970
      2. 2. Joshua (S 'Joseph') Shields 1843–1916
      3. 3. LaVisa (E) Shields 1848–
      4. 4. Susan Shields 1844–
      5. 5. Margaret (A) Shields 1845–
      6. 6. Sarah (Jane) Shields 1838–1895
      7. 7. Charles Shields 1837–
      8. 8. James Shields 1834–
      9. 9. Frank Shields 1860–
      10. 10. Thomas Shields 1841–
    2. 2. Ann Shields 1805–1870
    3. 3. Rachel Shields 1816–1882
    4. 4. Mary (Polly) Shields 1794–1886
    5. 5. Parthency Shields 1789–1854
    6. 6. Joseph (S) Shields 1790–1861

WILLIAM Shields's Timeline

3 Records

1736
1736
Birth of WILLIAM Shields in Augusta, Virginia, United States of America
Augusta, Virginia, United States of America
1790
1790
Age 54
WILLIAM Shields resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
1791
1791
Age 55
Death of WILLIAM Shields in Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Washington County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1736
    Event Place: Augusta, Virginia, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Nov 16, 1773
    Event Place: Augusta Co., VA
    Record Source: Virginia Land, Marriage, and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 356; Image: 536; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1791
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee, USA

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