Shields - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Genter Family from Baden

jgrotwo — 2012-05-21 23:21:19Z

Hi I'm looking for any info on the Genter family from Baden, Germany. My great great great grandfather Ludwig Genter immigrated to Massachusetts in the early 1850s and became a citizen in 1859. I know nothing on his family in Germany except he may have been from Oberachern and that his surname may have been Genther. Any info is appreciated. Thanks
-He married Mary Missett in 1865 in Brookline, Ma.

Re: Shields in Union County, Kentucky

1_dher — 2012-05-20 21:26:00Z

I hope you have found what you need by this time. Flora was also my paternal grandmother. My sister Darla has done extensive work on this and may have something you don't. BTW my nickname was Cookie.

Re: 10 BROTHERS

nicoledelessertshields — 2012-05-20 11:46:30Z

Aunt Carolyn of California, is that you?

Re: Shields (Cades Cove / East Tennessee branch)

nicoledelessertshields — 2012-05-20 11:45:46Z

My family most definitely over laps with yours...

I've got:

William Shields of Atrium County, b 1600
James of Armaugh County, b 1635
William Shields and Jane Parker, married 1692
John Shields
Robert Shields and Nancy Stockton, married 1761
Richard 1764-1825
Robert Shields 1784-1850 and Margaret Emmet
Robert Lee Shields and Emily Mize
Robert Christopher Shields and Genelia Rosalie Evans
John Washington Shields and Elizabeth Queener
John Robert Shields and Christiane Delessert
and me, Nicole Delessert Shields b 1977

I'm digging around a bit.

Is there any way to link trees to other peoples' trees so we don't need to reinvent the wheel?

-Nicole

Re: Shields Family from Iowa

nicoledelessertshields — 2012-05-20 11:33:17Z

Hello,

I'm looking through family papers, and the list my Great Aunt Ruth (now deceased) sent me years ago has:

William Shields, Atrium County, Ireland, 1600
his son James born in Armaugh County, Ireland, 1635
his son William who married Jane Parker in 1692
his son John (Grandfather of 10 Brothers) no spouse info
his son Robert Shields who married Nancy Stockton in 1761

which sounds remarkably similar to your line, though we diverge after Nancy and Robert.

I'm a bit confused, though, as I have two Williams with a James between them. The timing seems right in terms of how old people would be when their kids got married and such, but it doesn't line up to yours.

I inherited this from my Great-Aunt who is now deceased so I can't ask her. I have handwritten notes rather than actual documents, so there is a high possibility of messing up.

Which were the ones who were sent to the Bahamas as slaves?

thanks,
Nicole Delessert née Shields

Fannie Shields - Indian Territory - Oklahoma

bjzaslow — 2012-05-18 15:24:49Z

Does anyone have information about Fannie Shields born 10 Jan 1851 in I.T. Oklahoma? Died 1916 in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. She married Thomas Harris and their daughter, Pearl Harris is my great grandmother. I can't find records of who Fannie's parents were and would love to communicate with someone if she shows up in your records. Family oral history report her to be from the Osage tribe but this may or may not be correct.
Thanks! Barbara

Shields family (Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia)

Samuel_K_Bauer — 2012-05-13 20:25:11Z

Hello Shields family descendants. I'm hoping someone has come across some of the line I'm from as I have been unable to trace it very far. My maternal grandfather was a William Russell Shields (1914-2002) born in Belmont County, Ohio. My great grand father, also born in Belmont County, was Andrew Marshall Shields (1876-1921)(m. Alta Belle Russell(1883-1963)). His father, William Carlton Shields(1814-1892), I have as being born in Virginia, which very likely would now be West Virginia. My 2 great grandmother was Hannah M McFarland(1843-1914) who was William Carlton's second wife. His first wife was a Sarah Huffman whom he had 5 sons (David W, James M, John L, Joseph E, and George W) and a daughter (Mary E) with. I lose the Shields line in the previous generation with a David Shields (m. Mary Cunningham). This is pretty much all I know of David other than he and Mary had at least 2 sons (William Carlton, and Samuel) and 2 daughters (Nancy and Hannah). If any of this sounds familiar I'd love to compare notes. Thanks

Shields family in Pennsylvania

CobaltEagle — 2012-05-04 20:53:19Z

I'm trying to find information on a Blanche Shields (b: 1933 d:1966). Her parents were: Clarence Shields and Nora Mae Paxton. This is all the information that I have on the family. Anything would help.

Frank G. Shields son of Robert and Mary A. Shields of Punxsutawney, PA

kimmyavonlady — 2012-05-02 01:44:26Z

I am looking for any and all information on:
Frank G. SHIELDS
(My 2nd great grandfather)
He was born in 1864 or 1865.
I was told he died 22 OCT 1899.(I have no proof yet.)

I know for a fact that he married Emma P. Wulfert
(SHIELDS-WULFERT_ On May 12, 1891, by Rev. F. D. Ellenburger, at Marchland, PA. Mr Frank G. Shields, of Walston, Jefferson County, PA and Miss Emma Wulfert of Marchland, Indiana county, PA.)
This says he was from Walston, PA. But in the Marriage license; It says he lived in Punxsutawney, PA.

Thank you,
Kim

SHIELDS David - Vietnam Wall section 5E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-04-30 16:30:58Z

SHIELDS David - Vietnam Wall section 5E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,289 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Texas Giants

dbshields13 — 2012-04-29 22:24:47Z

What/who are the "Texas Gians"? I'm given to understand that most of the Shields's in American came through Virginia and I'm wondering if these Texaa Shields did also and what are their connections. Thanks so much.

Re: Texas Giants

msfokc1 — 2012-04-29 21:41:50Z

I am related to Frank Shields. He is my great grandfather, as Varina Shields Freiberger is my grandmother.

Re: Leander Stephenson Shields

Stephenson27 — 2012-04-27 19:09:48Z

Shirley,good to hear from you again. You can also reach me at tdstepen@yahoo.com

Re: Leander Stephenson Shields

sbmercer1 — 2012-04-27 03:40:29Z

Hi Tommy, again: I've finally run down more info on Leander Shields Stephenson, born Sept. 25, 1838, in Bond Co., IL, twin son of Rob't & Catherine Shields Stephenson. I believe I may have finally found Leander's twin, Ruth Amanda, She may have died at the State Hospital for the Insane in Morgan Co., IL [divorced from a Wm R. Phipps]. Leander S. went to No. Calif. from midwest w/ wife Isabelle Wilson; then to Cowlitz Co., WA, where he died in 1887. The Ingram's Mill info in the CSU Chico files has him as "single," but he was very married then w/ children. Find census info in WA, tho' d.o.b's are wrong. I'm not near my files now; am still hunting for Rob't & Catherine's deaths + youngest son John Thomas, b. 1842. He may have enlisted in an Ohio Civil War unit; to Kansas after the war, but..?.. Please be in touch. --Shirley Mercer

Re: James M. Shields

audreyhancock — 2012-04-24 20:15:14Z

Please contact me personally at grannyapple1939@sbcglobal.net . Perhaps I have information that might help, as I have worked on researching this family thinking they might be connected to my SHIELDS ancestry. Audrey (Shields) Hancock

Re: James M. Shields

alwyzwright — 2012-04-24 19:41:45Z

Correction I believe Henson was spelled Hensen?
Trying to figure out how was she a niece of General James Shields?
Are there any groups for this family?
Thank you
Janet

Re: James M. Shields

alwyzwright — 2012-04-24 17:52:34Z

I am a decendent of Gen James Shields.
The Gen had no children however he had several nieces and nephews.
My grandmothers- grandmother was Alice Jane Henson who later married Edward Howard Birk. Alice Jane Henson was a great niece of General James Shields.
If anyone has any information on this matter I am open for discussion. My grandmother is the main source of my information, I would love to find out more information while I still have her to answer questions. It is believed that Alice passed sometime around 1942. My great Grandmother Billie Birk (Grolmes) passed in the late 90's.

JB Shields-Texas?

TanyaOgden — 2012-04-12 15:20:34Z

I'm looking for info on JB Shields. I don't know what the initials stand for. He married a woman named Leona in the early 1950's, most likely in Texas or New Mexico. I'm trying to find the marriage date and place, and divorce date. Also his death date.

Re: Shields From Virginia

PamelaStokerBranderMyers — 2012-04-09 17:39:33Z

Hi Joan, Your page does not load, only an AOL sign up page. :( I really wanted to see it too ! I have only one SHIELDS on my McKean tree and was hoping to locate her parents etc.

Harriet Ann Shields(1812-1884)married James Philip McKean(1805-1882) Harriet was said to be born in Alexander,Virginia according to census.

Here is the link to my public McKean tree:
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/26091163/family

I am hoping you or someone, may have some information for me :)

Harriet Shields (1812) married James Philip McKean(1805)

PamelaStokerBranderMyers — 2012-04-09 15:38:49Z

Hi, I am looking for the McKean lines who migrated from Ireland C.1765 (Thomas)who married Anna McHenry.(c.1751) and his son Thomas (c.1786) also migrated from Ireland and married Elizabeth LeBlanc(c.1785) from Canada. The information I have is that both Thomas and Elizabeth died in Baltimore, Maryland. James Philip McKean (1805) was the son of Thomas(1786) and I have him born in Baltimore and died in Washington, D.C.He married Harriet Shields. James son, William Shields(C.1849)who married Ann Elizabeth Burch (1850)was born in Washington DC as was his son, William Shields McKean Jr.(1870) who married Emma Lucile Ackerman(1875) William Jr and Emma were my Great-Grandparents on my Mother's side.My Grandfather, Harry Alleyne McKean(1898) was the son of William Jr and Emma. My Grandfather married Dorothy Dixon Hake(1899) I am also trying to locate the lines for the females, Burch, Shields, Ackerman,Dixon,and Leblanc. There must be some family out there. I have been able to connect to two distant relatives on the McKean side but they do not have info as far back as I need it.

Re: Shields in MAINE and NEW BRUNSWICK Canada & Portland, OREGON

jenneover — 2012-04-03 03:01:48Z

Hi I'm trying to figure out the whole "Legend of Daniel Shields" issue. I am looking to find out if Odber Porter, b. abt 1826 presumably in Canada, is descended from Hugh McMaster/David Porter/Daniel Shields. My Odber Porter married Elizabeth Cheney on 23 May 1850 in Woodstock, Canada, and died 7 Jan 1876. Looking for his parents names, and to find more information regarding his youngest child Elizabeth Porter, b. circa 1862. Anyone with info please let me know! Thanks! -Jenn jenneover@yahoo.com

Re: SHIELDS/SHEILDS (incl. SHIELL) Y-DNA PROJECT

audreyhancock — 2012-04-02 12:21:21Z

My uncle's was done via FamilyTree DNA Company. They are doing some cross DNA with other companies in some manner. I believe different companies test different gene markers, thus the results are a little different. You might check with that company to see if this can be done. There would probably be a charge. There are a number of various SHIELDS, etc. surnames tested with that group from different DNA families.
Audrey
grannyapple1939@sbcglobal.net

Re: SHIELDS/SHEILDS (incl. SHIELL) Y-DNA PROJECT

rcryer164 — 2012-04-01 15:08:41Z

My uncle's DNA test was through ancestry.co.uk. I don't know if it is possible to have his results compared with results tested on other sites. I imagine as more people are tested there will be more action but so far I am disappointed.

Re: SHIELDS/SHEILDS (incl. SHIELL) Y-DNA PROJECT

audreyhancock — 2012-04-01 12:31:27Z

Was your uncle tested via FamilyTree DNA Project? How might I help? My uncle was also tested. Audrey

Shields and Cameron, Middlesex, England 1850's onwards

jantone52a — 2012-03-31 20:48:09Z

I am trying to find family in Kilburn, Willesden and Hendon areas of Middlesex, London, ENG.
Mary Jane SHIELDS married JAMES CAMERON around 1850 possibly in Middlesex, ENG or in Co Antrim, Ireland.

If you can help please get in touch
Rehards

Tony

Tony Brown, Dartford, Kent ENG

Shields, Mary Jane marriage to Cameron, James Co. Antrim 1850's

jantone52a — 2012-03-31 20:45:51Z

I am looking for a marriage of James CAMERON and Mary Jane SHIELDS around 1850's in Co Antrim, Ireland.

There is a small chance that they may have married in Middlesex, London, Eng but they certainly were living in Kilburn/Willesden area of MDX, ENG from the 1860's through to 20th C.
Other surnames siblings married were:-
PIPPETT, WIGMORE, BURROWS, ATKINSON, BALDING, CHARTERS/CHARTRES

If any of this rings any bells I would be very pleased to hear from you

Tony

Tony Brown

Re: Isaac Newton Shields

CW614 — 2012-03-30 11:12:40Z

Samuel married my ggg-grandmother Dorcas Turner & she died in 1840's & then he married Nancy. CW

Re: Isaac Newton Shields

CW614 — 2012-03-28 22:31:50Z

E-mail me at cwcarter10@windstream.net

Re: Isaac Newton Shields

DevonCollins48 — 2012-03-28 20:04:41Z

I saw Felix and other siblings with the father, Samuel, in the 1850 census in KY but did not see the mother, Nancy Garvin. She was alive until 1860. I wonder what happened to her.After she died Samuel married another Nancy Garvin who was Isaac's mother.

Re: Isaac Newton Shields

CW614 — 2012-03-27 23:23:28Z

I did't know Tee's first name. Be glad to help if you need it. My line is Isaac's half Bro. Felix Shields. CW

Re: SHIELDS/SHEILDS (incl. SHIELL) Y-DNA PROJECT

rcryer164 — 2012-03-27 23:06:10Z

It is quite likely that the Shields in my line were originally from Ireland. So far we have traced back to 1600s and are still in the Ayrshire area of Scotland and overflowing into Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire etc. I did see a tree where a William Shields left Ireland for Scotland but that was after our Shields were already in Scotland! The further back we go the name becomes Shiellie/Sheilie/Shiels etc.
I am always happy to hear from anyone who might be connected!

Re: Isaac Newton Shields

DevonCollins48 — 2012-03-27 18:45:05Z

My grandfather is Talmadge (Tee) Houston Shields. He was born 2/17/1887. His father was Isaac Newton Shields and he married Katurah Bales (1862-1888)in 1880. It was his second marriage. I am new at this and I think this is correct.

Re: SHIELDS/SHEILDS (incl. SHIELL) Y-DNA PROJECT

dbshields13 — 2012-03-27 09:08:43Z

Although I have no reason to believe that our Shields lines may be connected, I would be happy to cooperate with the DNA submission. Or some other way if possible. May Shields line appears to have been located mostly in and around the Pittsylvania County, VA area and best I can tell hail from Atrim (sp?) county Ireland...

Re: SHIELDS/SHEILDS (incl. SHIELL) Y-DNA PROJECT

rcryer164 — 2012-03-27 06:22:48Z

My uncle, Donald shields had his DNA added to the ancestry DNA register but although I have asked to be contacted by other Shields, have only had one response. My Shields line has been traced back to the Ayrshire, Scotland area and the R1B group of Artisans. Going back to the 1600-1700s the name was recorded as Shiellie or Shiels.

SHIELDS

idamorse1952 — 2012-03-20 20:52:30Z

NEED JOHN SHIELDS PARENTS NAME MARRIED TO DIAMADIA WHEATIN TY

Re: SHIELDS OF EDINBORO PA

Twilcox54 — 2012-03-09 03:57:07Z

I just spent one evening going back through the US Census to 1830. I followed the Shields family the whole way. Your Shields's may have spent nearly 100 years living and farming in Washington (Edinboro), Erie CO. PA. Your greatgrandad Robert was in the 1930 census as Head of Household.His three children where Ralph 14, your granddad Glenn 12, and Clair 10. Roberts wife was Cora, 32 while Robert was 35. I have a lot more information and if you would like it you could email me at terry.wilcox54@gmail.com and I could mail you the papers.-------Regards---------Terry

Re: Shields Family

Twilcox54 — 2012-03-04 03:04:10Z

Lilly, Without any dates and places of birth I would'nt know where where to start.

Re: Shields/Pittsylvania Co. Va.

dbshields13 — 2012-03-03 14:34:59Z

Jesse L. Shields is my great grandfather and if you are still out there please shoot me an e-mail: dshields@wayxcable.com

Re: Shields Family

LillyTawahna2 — 2012-02-24 04:33:02Z

Hi, would anyone know about a Pricilla Shields of va or wv?
had a daughter Hannah.who married a John Maynor of WV.
it is believed that Pricilla's Spouse was a John Shields. of Va. but i cant seem to find them.
thank you,
Lilly tawahna2@yahoo.com

Re: Shields in MAINE and NEW BRUNSWICK Canada & Portland, OREGON

lhd7251 — 2012-02-12 22:58:04Z

that would be me!!!! my email is lhd725@yahoo.com thanks Bev

Re: Hello all Shields'

mnb34 — 2012-02-11 23:24:58Z

Hello back at you. I'm a Shields from New Jersey, US

Re: grandfather's family tree

tinaarbeau — 2012-02-11 02:06:03Z

Was your grandmother Eleanore?

Re: Shields in MAINE and NEW BRUNSWICK Canada & Portland, OREGON

tinaarbeau — 2012-02-11 01:44:10Z

HI! Wondering if you have any info on Kenneth Shields, married to Eleanore (Stockford) Shields, Hodgeton/Houlton ME? These are my great grand-parents, I was very close to gram, she passed in 2002 (birth 1914). If you have any info I would be VERY thankful. :)

Re: Shields--my father's family

brendon381 — 2012-02-01 22:52:41Z

Hi Debbie: If you are still interested in the information, contact me. I've started the research several years ago but just came across your message.

My mother-in-law was Bertrand's sister.

Re: Shields/Bill & Leila: Bobby, Billy, Jessie Lorraine

1_lorishields — 2012-01-10 03:18:09Z

Hello. My name is Jessie Lorraine Shields. My brothers are Bob and Bill. My email is lorishields@live.com. My address is 16512-93 Ave. Edmonton Alberta, Canada. My phone number is 1-780-990-5314. This is wonderful!!!

Lori

Re: Shields Family

Twilcox54 — 2012-01-09 07:03:30Z

There was a William Shields that must have come to Chicago via Canada.He was born in Ireland in 1829 and was a widower. He also had five children with him. Their Names, ages, and places of birth are listed in the 1880 US Census:John W. 21,Canada, James 20, Canada, Mary 18, Michigan Annie 16, Canada Elizabeth 13, Canada. The father Wm. was a nightwatchman.

Re: Shields, Levi

Twilcox54 — 2012-01-07 06:13:10Z

I found Levi Shields in the 1850 US Census living in district 45,Harrison co. IN. He was a cooper by trade. He was the only one in his family that was born in KY. All the rest were born in Iowa. The rest of his family was made up of Susannah 29, Sarah 12, John H. 10, Nimrod 9, Amanda E. 6, and James W., 4. Susannah must have been his wife. Hope this helps.

Re: Murtagh Shields - Convict to Australia

wgwoodford — 2012-01-06 10:02:34Z

Hello Craig,

My Name is Wendy Woodford, My mothers Maiden Name Was June Woodford maiden name (Shields), and my fathers name was Peter Woodford. My sister Kerrie Woodford has more info and maybe we can share info with you. Our grandfathers name was Wallace William Thomas Shields, his wife's Name was Hilda Carmen Shields maiden Name (Nowlan). They had eight children in total June Shields, Faye Shields, Dawn Shields, Leonie Shields, Gail Shields, Rhonda Shields, Wallace William Shields, Raymond Shields. I hope this helps in some small way with any more info. My sister and I are also having some struggles, as we are also researching Murtagh Shields for our family and also would like info on his time in Kilkenny, County Cork, Ireland and Kilkenny Prison.

If we have any more Info we can add I will contact you ASAP.

Wendy Woodford

Re: Leander Stephenson Shields

Stephenson27 — 2011-12-29 06:50:26Z

I got the name wrong. It's Leander Shields Stephenson

Leander Stephenson Shields

Stephenson27 — 2011-12-29 06:41:26Z

Anyone know anything about a Leander Stephenson Shields born 1839 in Illinois? That's about all I can find on him except something about Ingrams Mill in 1879.
I am interested in this Robert Stephenson in Bond County,IL.
who married a Catharine Shields.

Robert Stephenson on the 1840 census of Bond Co,IL
1850 Bond Co, IL
Robert Stephens b.1793,57,b.SC
Catharine b.1803,47,b.SC
Mary C. b.1836,14,b.IL
Ruth b.1838,12,b.IL
Leander L. b.1838,12,b.IL
John Y. b 1842, 8,b.IL

William Jackson Stephenson,son of Robert and Catharine Shields Stephenson, b. 1827,Alabama.
1895 Poweshiek, Co, Iowa State Census
William Jackson Stephenson 68 b. Al
Polly Perkins Stephenson 67 b. OH.
Leander 31 b. IL
Laura 25 b.IL
This is my Robert Stephenson b. in 1793
Robert Stephenson m Jane Barron in York Co,SC in 1784. He died in 1798. Jane Barron was born in Cecil Co, MD.on 13 November 1767;died 30 November 1841.
Jane Barron Stephenson's second husband was James Hope Jr.
Children:
John, b. 16 Aug. 1785, m. Elinor Cooper, d. 10 Dec 1845, Chester Co, SC
Margaret, b. 26 Sept.1788, m. James Montgomery, d. 1808, Giles Co, TN
Dorcas, b.1790, m. John Barron, d. 1820,Giles Co, TN
Robert, b. 1793
Samuel b. 1795 married Mary Shields. Giles Co,TN.
Jane Barron's brother,Alexander Barron Sr. went with George Shields to Giles Co,TN.from Pendleton Co,SC. in 1800.
Alexander Barron Sr.and George Shields sold some land to Alexander Barron Jr.in Giles Co,TN and the name of Robert Stephenson shows up on the deed.
Samuel Stephenson and Mary Shields went to Limestone Co,Al by 1822 and a Robert Stephenson shows up on the 1830 census of Limestone County,Alabama. After 1830,Robert Stephenson disappeared.
Anyone know anything about an Alexander Shields of Bond County,IL b. SC?