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William Andrew Shields 1879–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Sep 1879

Birth Location: Guilford, NC, USA

Death Date: 18 Feb 1964

Death Location: High Point, Guilford, NC, USA

Father: Andrew Shields

Mother: Kissiah Raper

Spouse(s): Ada Starbuck

Children(s): Clarence Shields, Paul Shields, Hallie Shields, Nina Shields, Francis Shields, Jessie Shields, Clara Shields, Andy Shields, Carl Sheilds

The story of William Andrew Shields began in 1879 in Guilford, NC, USA. In 1880, William Andrew Shields resided in Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina, United State. In 1910, William Andrew Shields resided in Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina. William Andrew Shields married Ada Starbuck, and had children including Andy Shields, Carl Sheilds, Clara Shields, Clarence Shields, Francis Shields, Hallie Shields, Jessie Shields, Nina Shields, Paul Milton Shields. William Andrew Shields passed away in 1964 in High Point, Guilford, NC, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of William Andrew Shields began in 1879 in Guilford, NC, USA.
  • In 1880, William Andrew Shields resided in Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina, United State.
  • In 1910, William Andrew Shields resided in Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina.
  • William Andrew Shields married Ada Starbuck, and had children including Andy Shields, Carl Sheilds, Clara Shields, Clarence Shields, Francis Shields, Hallie Shields, Jessie Shields, Nina Shields, Paul Milton Shields.
  • William Andrew Shields passed away in 1964 in High Point, Guilford, NC, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Shields
1840–1918
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Kissiah Raper
1841–1902
Birth Location: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ada Starbuck
1881–1942
Birth Location: North Carolina
AS

Children(s)

Clarence Shields
1901–1967
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Paul Shields
1903–1993
Birth Location: North Carolina
PS
Hallie Shields
1905–1996
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Nina Shields
1908–
Birth Location: North Carolina
NS
Francis Shields
1910–
Birth Location: North Carolina
FS
Jessie Shields
1913–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JS
Clara Shields
1916–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Andy Shields
1919–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Carl Sheilds
1922–
Birth Location: –
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William Shields's Ancestors

Self
William Shields
1879–1964
Birth Place: Guilford, NC, USA
Parents
Andrew Hamilton Shields
1840–1918
North Carolina
Kissiah (C.) Raper
1841–1902
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Ezekiel (Monroe) Shields
1819–1863
North Carolina
Frances (E) White
1818–1901
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Shields
1775–1856
Martha Haisley
1780–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abel Shields
1747–1833
Grace Freeman
1750–1830

William Shields's Descendants

1.
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William (Andrew) Shields (25 Sep 1879–18 Feb 1964) m. Ada Starbuck (8 Jul 1881–6 Jan 1942)
  1. 1. Clarence Shields 1901–1967 m. Johnsie (Pauline) Ward 1902–1981
    1. 1. Arvel (Lee) Shields 1924–2003
    2. 2. Howard (Beauford) Shields 1925–1986
  2. 2. Paul (Milton) Shields 1903–1993 m. Zettie (Mae) Morton 1901–1985
    1. 1. Paul (Tice) Shields 1929–2003
    2. 2. Boyce (Bryce "Bud") Shields 1935–2007
  3. 3. Hallie Shields 1905–1996 m. James (Curtis) Burgess 1896–1959
    1. 1. Kathryn Burgess 1924–1986
    2. 2. Rodger (Delaney) Burgess 1934–2009
  4. 4. Nina Shields 1908–
  5. 5. Francis Shields 1910–
  6. 6. Jessie Shields 1913–
  7. 7. Clara Shields 1916–
  8. 8. Andy Shields 1919–
  9. 9. Carl Sheilds 1922–

William Shields's Timeline

6 Records

1879
25 Sep 1879
Birth of William Andrew Shields in Guilford, NC, USA
Guilford, NC, USA
1880
1880
Age 1
William Andrew Shields resided here in Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
1910
1910
Age 31
William Andrew Shields resided here in Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina
Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 41
William Andrew Shields resided here in Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina
Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 51
William Andrew Shields resided here in Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina
Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina
1964
18 Feb 1964
Age 85
Death of William Andrew Shields in High Point, Guilford, NC, USA
High Point, Guilford, NC, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1879
    Event Place: Guilford, NC, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 245-26-5670; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1301; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 129; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 1694; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 336.0.
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Guilford County, North Carolina; Roll: 1765646; Draft Board: 1.
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 966; Family History Film: 1254966; Page: 313D; Enumeration District: 125; Image: 0093.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 966; Family History Film: 1254966; Page: 313D; Enumeration District: 125; Image: 0093.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1301; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 129; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 1694; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 336.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Guilford County, North Carolina; Roll: 1765646; Draft Board: 1.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1964
    Event Place: High Point, Guilford, NC, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 245-26-5670; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.
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