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     Henry S. Shields was born on 14 February 1865 at Jackson County, West Virginia.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at Cologne Township, Mason County, West Virginia; Henry, 5, is living with his parents and siblings.³ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Cologne, Mason County, West Virginia; Henry, 15, is living with his parents and siblings.³ He married Emma R. Walker on 9 December 1888 at Mason County, West Virginia.⁴ Henry S. Shields died in ?

     George W. Shields was born on 28 August 1867 at Jackson County, West Virginia.¹ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at Cologne Township, Mason County, West Virginia; George, 3, is living with his parents and siblings.² He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Cologne, Mason County, West Virginia; George, 13, is living with his parents and siblings.² He married Cora M. Hanning, daughter of Elisha Hanning, on 10 August 1890 at Mason County, West Virginia.³ George W. Shields appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Cologne, Mason County, West Virginia; George, 40, is living with his daughter, 16; Harry, 15; and his grandson, Clarence, 3.⁴ He died in ? He was buried at Mt. Flower Cemetery, Mason County, West Virginia.⁵

     Peter E. Shields appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at Cologne Township, Mason County, West Virginia; Peter, 1, is living with his parents and siblings. He should not be on this census since it was supposed to be dated June 1870. The birthdate is from his death certificate--information from brother, George.¹ He was born on 27 September 1870 at West Virginia; Birth information is from his death certificate given by brother, George.² He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Cologne, Mason County, West Virginia; Peter, 10, is living with his parents and siblings.¹ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Cologne Township, Mason County, West Virginia; Peter, 29, is single and living with his parents and siblings.³ He appeared on the census of 1 January 1920; Peter. 48, is living with his brother, Sheldon's family.⁴ He died on 25 December 1925 at Cologne District, Mason County, West Virginia, at age 55; 55 years, 2 months, 28 days On his death certificate, it says, "cause of death is supposed to be pneumonia."^5,2 He was buried on 27 December 1925 at Mt Flower Cemetery, Mt Alto, Jackson County, West Virginia.^5,2

     Noah Shields was born circa 1872 at Mason County, West Virginia; Birth date taken from age on his Marriage License.¹ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Cologne, Mason County, West Virginia; Noah, 9, is living with his parents and siblings.² He married Della B. Merritt, daughter of John Merritt and Catherine Bailey, on 22 March 1896 at Mason County, West Virginia.¹ Noah Shields appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 at Liverpool Township, Columbiana County, Ohio; Noah, 51, is living with his wife, Della, 52, and their children: Pearly, 26; Agnes, 23; Stanley, 20; Josephine, 16.³ He died on 19 July 1944 at Columbiana County, Ohio.⁴

     Viola Shields was born in 1873.¹ She appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Cologne, Mason County, West Virginia; Viola, 7, is living with her parents and siblings.² She died in 1889 at West Virginia; Cause of death: diphtheria; 16 years.¹

     Maria "Mary" Jane Shields was born in 1876.¹ She appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Cologne, Mason County, West Virginia; Mary J. 4, is living with her parents and siblings.² She died on 16 September 1889 at West Virginia; Cause of death: diphtheria; age 13 years, 2 months, 1 day.¹ She was buried after 16 September 1889 at Mt Flower Cemetery, Mt Alto, Jackson County, West Virginia.¹

     Sarah Frances Shields was born in 1877.¹ She appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Cologne, Mason County, West Virginia; Sarah. 3, is living with her parents and siblings.² She died on 17 September 1889 at West Virginia; Cause of death: diphtheria; age at death: 12 years 1 month, 15 days.¹ She was buried at Mt Flower Cemetery, Mt Alto, Jackson County, West Virginia.¹

     Rosa Shields was born circa 1879.¹ She appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Cologne, Mason County, West Virginia; Rosa, 11 months, is living with her parents and siblings.² She died on 4 October 1894 at West Virginia; Listed as the daughter of Seth and Mandy.¹ She was buried at Mt Flower Cemetery, Mt Alto, Jackson County, West Virginia; Stone read daughter of Seth and Mandy.¹

     The nationality of Peter Shields 2nd was Peter was born in England of Irish parents.¹ He was born in 1755 at England.² He was christened circa 1755 at County Durham, England.² He and an unknown person He was inducted into military service and shipped to Quebec, Canada, where he joined his unit, the 62 Foot Regiment under General John Burgoyne. In 1779, while passing through Virginia, hundreds of English deserted and became citizens. Peter deserted too but he made his way to the Continental lines and enlisted. circa 1775 at England.¹ He emigrated circa 1775 from England.¹ He married Elizabeth Singleton circa 1783 at Hardy County, West Virginia.² Peter Shields 2nd Land Grant; He was granted 70 acres for his services in the Revolutionary War.¹ He migrated to; The family moved from Hardy County. Salt Lake Creek Area was Harrison County when Peter moved there. It became Lewis County in 1816; then Braxton County in 1836.¹ He died in October 1832 at then Virginia, Braxton County, West Virginia.³

     Margaret "Peggy" Shields was born circa 1783 at Hardy County, West Virginia.¹ As of 14 April 1806,her married name was Conrad.¹ She married Daniel Conrad on 14 April 1806 at Hardy County, Virginia; The marriage document states that the couple would reside in Braxton County, Virginia.¹ Margaret "Peggy" Shields died on 14 November 1862; Her tombstone says she was in her 80th year.

     Peter Shields 3rd was born in 1784 at Hardy County, West Virginia.² He married unknown (?) circa 1809 at then Virginia, Hardy County, West Virginia; wife #1.² Peter Shields 3rd migrated to; from Hardy County, (W) Virginia.³ He appeared on the census of 7 August 1820 at Lewis County, West Virginia; male 16-45, one; females under 10, two; female 16-26, one.⁴ He married Rachel Donohue, daughter of William Donohue and Ingra Kittle, on 14 November 1820 at Braxton County, West Virginia; wife #2.² Peter Shields 3rd was Legal Action Peter had became indebted to a firm called "Beime and Duffy" located in Sutton, VA, in the amount of $29.48. He used his farm as collateral and promised to pay the loan back by 14 Sep 1842. He was unable to pay back the loan. The farm was sold on the front steps of the Braxton Court House for $17.00. Beime and Duffy were the only bidders and they received the 64 acre farm for that amount. on 14 September 1842. He.² He appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 at 38th District, Mason County, West Virginia; Shields Peter, 66, a farmer, is living with his wife, Rachel, 56, and their children: William, 19, a labourer; Salatha, 14; and Margaret, 11.
Zachariah Rollins lives next door.⁵ He died circa 1851.³

     Elizabeth Shields was born in 1787 at Hardy County, West Virginia.² She married William H. Bosley on 25 April 1819 at Lewis County, West Virginia.³ Elizabeth Shields died on 11 July 1855 at Braxton County, West Virginia.¹

     Adam Shields was born in 1788 at Hardy County, West Virginia. He married Martha Mills, daughter of John Mills and Agnes Graden, on 26 February 1820 at then Virginia, Lewis County, West Virginia.¹ Adam Shields died on 16 August 1878.¹

     John Shields was born in 1789 at Hardy County, West Virginia.¹ He married Edna Hefner circa 1820 at Hardy County, West Virginia. John Shields died on 28 May 1878 at Braxton County, West Virginia.¹

     Daniel Shields was born in 1796 at Hardy County, West Virginia.¹ He married Elizabeth Mills on 7 August 1820 at then Virginia, Lewis County, West Virginia.² Daniel Shields married Ruhama Meyers on 9 December 1847 at Athens County, Ohio.^3,1 Daniel Shields died on 29 March 1871 at Hocking County, Ohio.³

     Nancy Shields was born in 1798 at Hardy County, West Virginia.² She married Hiram Mills circa 1820 at then Virginia, Hardy County, West Virginia.^1,2 Nancy Shields died on 11 October 1874.²

     Ann Shields was born in 1801 at Hardy County, West Virginia. She married Samuel I. Mills on 22 September 1817 at then Virginia, Hardy County, West Virginia.² Ann Shields died on 23 March 1858.

     Daniel Conrad was born in April 1781 at Pendleton County, West Virginia. He married Margaret "Peggy" Shields, daughter of Peter Shields 2nd and Elizabeth Singleton, on 14 April 1806 at Hardy County, Virginia; The marriage document states that the couple would reside in Braxton County, Virginia.¹

     Phillipina "Phoebe" Conrad was born in 1815. She died in 1886.

     Chrisman Conrad was born in 1812. He married Elizabeth Wine in 1839.

     John B. Conrad was born in 1814.

     Lemuel Conrad was born in 1820. He married Ingry Shields in 1843.

     Elizabeth Wine married Chrisman Conrad, son of Daniel Conrad and Margaret "Peggy" Shields, in 1839. Elizabeth Wine died in ?

     Ingry Shields married Lemuel Conrad, son of Daniel Conrad and Margaret "Peggy" Shields, in 1843. Ingry Shields died in ?

     William H. Bosley was born circa 1785.¹ He married Elizabeth Shields, daughter of Peter Shields 2nd and Elizabeth Singleton, on 25 April 1819 at Lewis County, West Virginia.¹ William H. Bosley died before 1850.

     Edna Hefner was born in 1805 at West Virginia. She married John Shields, son of Peter Shields 2nd and Elizabeth Singleton, circa 1820 at Hardy County, West Virginia. Edna Hefner died after 1870.

     Ruhama Meyers was born in 1812.¹ She married Daniel Shields, son of Peter Shields 2nd and Elizabeth Singleton, on 9 December 1847 at Athens County, Ohio.^1,2 Ruhama Meyers died in 1887.¹

     Hiram Mills was born in 1784.¹ He married Nancy Shields, daughter of Peter Shields 2nd and Elizabeth Singleton, circa 1820 at then Virginia, Hardy County, West Virginia.^2,1 Hiram Mills died in 1865.

     Samuel I. Mills was born in 1792. He married Ann Shields, daughter of Peter Shields 2nd and Elizabeth Singleton, on 22 September 1817 at then Virginia, Hardy County, West Virginia.¹ Samuel I. Mills died in 1863.