John B Shields Sr (1812 - 1891)

Born 12 Nov 1812 in Virginia, United States

Husband of Diadamia B (Wheatin) Shields — married 5 Nov 1841 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, United States

Descendants

Died 11 Apr 1891 at age 78 in Colusa, California, United States

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Biography

John was born after 1812. He passed away in 1891. Funeral notice-Weekly Colusa Sun on Saturday, April 18, 1891. " Funeral of John B. Shields- The funeral of John B. Shields , whose death occurred last Saturday, took place from the Christian Church last Monday. The attendance was quite large and some very beautiful floral offerings rested on the casket. Elders W.P. Dorsey and J.W. Webb officiated. The deceased was a native of Virginia, aged 78 years. For three years past Mr. Shields had partly lost his mind, His wife died about a year ago. He leaves five sons and five daughters -- all grown, twenty-four grandchildren and two great grandchildren."

Sources

• FamilySearch: International Genealogical Index v5.0.

Http://www.familysearch.org. Census: 1850 Census Photocopy Honey Creek, Adams, Illinois 1860 Census Photocopy Honey Creek, Adams, Illinois 1870 Census Photocopy Grand Island Township, Colusa, California 1880 Census Photocopy and FamilySearch. Http: //www.familysearch.org Grand Island, Colusa, California Obituary- Weekly Colusa Sun Saturday, April 18, 1891.