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Robert married Sabra White and they had 11 children. He took his family to Floyd Co., IN in 1808. Robert was a soldier in the War of 1812 under General Harris. In 1815 he returned to Sevier Co., Tenn. where the Shields family had settled after coming from VA. Here he owned much valuable land. Roberts children were prominant active citizens.
A. Randolph SHIELDS mentions that Robert had gone to the new frontier of the Mid East, Indiana, etc. and returned to Sevier County and became a wealthy land owner and a leading citizen of the County. He served in the War of 1812.
Seventh of the Ten Brothers. According to John A. Shields, moved to Indiana in 1808 but soon returned to Tennessee and left many descendants in the Sevierville and Knoxville areas.Was a private in the Indiana Militia in the War of 1812. After the war, returned to Sevier County, Tennessee and became quite wealthy.
Moved in 1808 to Floyd County, Indiana.
In 1785, went to Shields Fort with women and younger boys of the family. His wife Sabra was the daughter of James' wife Penelope.
Grave marker at Middle Creek Cemetery says, "Robert Shields Pvt. Ind. Militia War of 1812, 1772-1835"
Robert seems to have been the 8th child of Robert and Nancy Stockton Shields. He was born in VA 1772 and married Sabra White, sister of his brother James’ wife, Penelope. To them were born 11 children. He kept his family to Floyd County, IN in 1808. Robert was a soldier in the war of 1812 under General Harrison. In 1815 he removed to Sevier County, Tenn. where the Shields family settled after coming from VA. Here he owned much valuable land.Robert’s children were prominent, active citizens. Robert Shields Jr. and Meedy White Shields married sisters,
Nan and Eliza Floyd. Nan is mentioned in the early history records for her bravery in and daring courage. Robert Sr. died in Pigeon Forge.
Sabra White was a sister of Penelope White, who married James Shields.
One source says the mother of Sabra and Penelope was a Cherokee.Sabra White Shields is listed in the 1850 census, living with her son Meedy White Shields. She was not in the 1860 census and likely died between 1850 and 1860.
In July 1823, the Pigeon Forge Baptist Church directed a committee to "investigate the long absence of Sister Sabra Shields." In August 1823, the committee "says Sabra Shields appears friendly and she is necessarily hindered. In September 1823, the records show "Sister Sabra Shields appeared and took her seat.
James was the founder of Knoxville and a cousin of Hugh Lawson White that was a member of congress and a candidate for president against Andrew Jackson.
Arnett born in VA before the families treck to TN. He later lived for awhile in Tuckaleechee Cove, Blount Co., TN. He was there for the 1830 census, later he moved his fmaily to Murray Co., GA, around 1840, bought land and is buried there. Arnett Shields was living at Tuckaleechee Cove in Blount County, Tennessee at the time of the 1830 census. He moved his family to Murray County, Georgia about 1840. He and his brother Robert married sisters.
Arnett Shields and Mary Emmert may also have had a son named Robert, born prior to 1810 in Blount County, Tennessee. It is reported that Robert married Peggy Caylor 23 September 1827 in Blount County. [v28t2460.FTW]
Moved to Murray County, GA.Roane County, Tennessee Trial Docket Book 1810-1830, Mountain Press
Sep Term 1812, No. 121, Hugh DUNLAP, lessee vs William HOLLAND
Dismissed & Arnet Shields assessed cost
Mary Emmert Shields was called Polly.