Christine B. Brown reports that it is family tradition that Sarah Shields bore two illegitimate children fathered by John Marshall, whose farm adjoined that of her father. She said this had not been proven.
Marriage Notes for John Marshall and Sarah SHIELDS-87352
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Christine Brown says it is thought William Ridings was married prior to his marriage to Sarah Shields. He was the father of John Ridings, b. 1836, m. Mary McMahan; Margaret Ridings, b. 1838 and James Ridings, b. 1840, m. Sarah Hock.
Christine B. Brown reports that it is family tradition that Sarah Shields bore two illegitimate children fathered by John Marshall, whose farm adjoined that of her father. She said this had not been proven.
Marriage Notes for William Ridings and Sarah SHIELDS-87352
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16 September 1862, Jacob Hoover Shields joined the Union Army at Sevierville, Tennessee as a wagon master with the rank of corporal in Company E of the Second Tennessee Regiment Cavalry. The regiment traveled north in a pouring rain and, going across the Kentucky mountains, Jacob became ill with a cold which developed into pneumonia. He died 19 December 1862 and was buried at the Cave Hill National Cemetery at Louisville. Rebecca never remarried.
Marriage Notes for Jacob Hoover Shields and Rebecca VALENTINE-87355
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Christine Brown says William married and divorced several wives and died with no known children.
Marriage Notes for James Robert Shields and Nora WATSON-87357
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1850 census of Sevier County, Tennessee shows as residents of the Meady Shields household Meady White, 40, a farmer; Nancy, 32; Sabra, 80; and Sabra, 26.
Marriage Notes for Meedy White Shields and Elizabeth (Elza) FLOYD-87360
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Marriage Notes for Robert Wellington Shields and Mary Louvenne GREEN-87369
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Edards (not Edwards) is the correct middle name for Media Shields. He was called "Edd."
Marriage Notes for Media Edards Shields and Davie Eliza SHULTS-87371
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Served two terms in the Indiana House of Representatives. He was paralyzed (probably from a stroke) for about six years before his death. William H. and Meade W. Shields, brothers, died within a few hours of each other. They were buried after a double funeral.
Marriage Notes for William H. Shields and Sarah KESTER-87487
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Fought in War of 1812. Was a farmer and miller and spent his entire life in Sevier County, Tennessee area. Will probated 28 March 1865 in Sevier County.
From Knoxville Gazette: "Mr. Richard Shields, aged 50 years, who was a soldier under General Harrison at the Battle of Fort Thomas, to Miss Emily Adams, aged 17 years, in Sevier County October 25, 1843 by A. J. Burnett, Esq."
1860 census of Sevier County, Tennessee shows residents of Richard Shields household as Robert Shields, 65, farmer; Emily Shields, 36; John C. Porter, 17; M. W. Shields, 13; Sarah Shields, 10; Mary Shields, 6; Robert Shields, 3, and Deborah Shields, 8 months.
Grave marker in Middle Creek Cemetery near Seviervillle, Tennessee reads: "In Loving Memory of/Richard S. Shields/1793-1865/War of 1812 (Ind)/Buried in this Cemetery/Son of Robert & Sabra White Shields/Husband of/Susanna Thurman (1801-1841)/Emily E. Adams (1824-1927)
On 30 October 1850, Richard Shields, 56, made a declaration to obtain bounty lands based on his war service. He said he was a private in a company commanded by Capt. Craven Paten in the regiment commanded by Colonel Ruple. He enlisted at Coroden, Indiana in March 1813 and was discharged six months later at Salt Spring, Indiana. He left his discharge papers with his mother, and they were destroyed in a fire which consumed he home. The Treasury Department reported that Richard enlisted 1 May 1813 and served until 31 December 1813. In 1855, Richard made another declaration for additional lands and stated he had received 80 acres in 1850.
On 14 September 1882, Emily E. Shields, 58, made a declaration to receive bounty lands based on the service of her late husband. It said they were married 29 October 1843 and that Richard died 31 March 1865 at his home in Sevier County.
Marriage Notes for Richard S. Shields and Susanna THURMAN-87464
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The family Bible shows that "Sary Shields" died 17 August 182_.