SHIELDS:
A FAMILY OF AUCTIONEERS
aka "VANDEN CRIER" (1850 Census)
perhaps colloquial for Vender/Vendor Crier or Venue Crier
of
Darke County & Preble County, Ohio
byDescendants of Isaac3and Elizabeth Rust
(Patrick2, Daniel1 Shields)
Anita7 (Bowers) Short
(Dale6 Bowers, Susanna5 (Shields) Bowers, Isaac M.4 Shields, Isaac3, Patrick2, Daniel1)
21 Dec 2005
with addendums and paraphrasing by
Audrey8 (Shields) Hancock
(Dale7, Raymond6, Caleb5, Patrick4, Isaac3, Patrick2, Daniel1)
19 July 2008
with permission of the original author.
Disclaimer:Information presented on this website is based upon facts and information available at this time from sources as cited. Some conclusions are made based upon preponderance of found evidence. Perhaps in time other information will be discovered to prove some statements as incorrect. Sources used may include: birth records, death records, burial records, marriage records, court records, census records, obituaries, Bible records, research and information from others. Know that even the primary records have errors as many times the informer was another who gave incorrect data...very evident in death records, obituaries and census records. Spelling by clerks/recorders and penmanship left much to be desired. Many of our ancestors were illiterate or spoke with their foreign accent or brogue making an even more difficult task for the clerks/recorders. Many records were lost in courthouse fires and floods. ASH |
Patrick2 Shields, son of Daniel1 Shields and wife, Mary [--?--], was born 15 September 1784 in probably Northern Ireland * (some say on the ship coming to the United States abt. 1790). He married first 16 June 1806** probably Hamilton County, Ohio or perhaps elsewhere to Mary Fogle and second 5 May 1834 Preble County, Ohio to Selina (Freeman) Boyd, the widow of Thomas Boyd. He was the father of twenty one children (ten with Mary Fogle and eleven with Selina Freeman).
* Note: Patrick's biography indicates he was born in the "north of Ireland" and if the family didn't immigrate until abt. 1790, he would have been about 6 years old.
** Darke County, Ohio Atlas, 1875
“There is now living at Delisle a man who has had a rather eventful life. Pat Shields was born in the north of Ireland, September 15, 1784 and is consequently now in his 92nd year. He came to America in 1791, and after living for three years in Pennsylvania, he removed to Cincinnati, where he landed October 15, 1794. ... His first marriage license was issued June 16, 1806 during a total eclipse of the sun so that the candles had to be lit.” There was definitely an eclipse on the date given.
*** Note: Butler County was established from Hamilton County, Ohio in 1803. It is believed that Patrick & Mary were perhaps residing in Hamilton Co., Ohio when they married 16 June 1806. (Many records of that time period were destroyed due to courthouse fires and flooding.)
1807 Census, Butler County, Ohio; Lemon Twp.; SHIELDS, Daniel
Daniel and Mary sold land on 10 Aug 1809 in Hamilton County, Ohio.
Daniel SHEILDS [sic] and Mary his wife of Butler County, Ohio to Christopher HAYDEN of Hamilton County, Ohio: $200.00; 35 acres part S 1/2 1st Section, Third Township, Second Range, being part of a tract formerly belonging to Alexander KIRKPATRICK adjoining land of said Christopher HAYDEN, Richard BENHAM, and Uzal BATES. Signed Daniel (his X mark) SHEILDS (sic) and Mary (her X mark) SHEILDS (sic). Recorded 23 August 1811.
The known children of Patrick's first marriage are Isaac born 1807 married 1828 Elizabeth Rust; Rachel born 1809 married 1831 William Nealeigh; William born 1810 married 1830 (1) Nancy "Nannie" Rex, married abt 1842 (2) Eva Elizabeth Snyder, married 1856 (3) Elizabeth Wieland; Abraham born 1816 married abt. 1835 (1) Nancy A. (or Nancy Katherine) Price and married abt. 1872 (2) Mary (Bohart) Jacobs; Patrick F. born 1820 married 1845 Elizabeth Gunder; Sarah born 1821 married 1836 Matthias Saylor; George William born 1823 married 1847 (1) Margaret Wiley/Willey and married 1860 (2)Julia Ann Early/Earley; Mary Jane born 1826 married 1847 John Dininger; Samuel born 1832 married abt. 1860 Rebecca Clatterbuck.
Children of Patrick's second marriage to Selina (Freeman) Boyd supposedly numbered eleven of which ten are known: Mariah born 1836 married Silas Martin; Nelson Donnellen/Donnelton born 1839 married (1) Nancy Ann Westfall, married (2) Sarah Isabelle Gatton; James H. born 1841 married 1871 Mollie Crick; Joseph M. born 1842; Jacob R. born 1844 never married; Benjamin Franklin born 1847 married 1868 Sarah Ann Weaver; Ann Elizabeth born 1849 married 1873 Perry Locke; Beniah/Beninah/Beniriah born 1852 married (1) Mary A. Hartle and married (2) [--?--] [--?--]; Albert, died young.
1. Patrick2 Shields, s/o Daniel Shields & Mary [--?--], after arriving in Ohio lived in Hamilton, Butler, and Preble Counties. There are records in Preble County, Ohio of his crying estate sales from 1828 through 1844. His wage for each sale he cried was one dollar. Eventually after his second marriage he removed to Darke County. In 1850 he was living in two places at the time of the 1850 census. He was first enumerated in Jackson Twp. in Montgomery County, Ohio where he was listed as "carpenter" and in November he is residing in Darke County, Ohio and listed his occupation as “vandue crier” which was the title auctioneers used in that period. His death took place 15 March 1877 at Delisle in Van Buren Township, Darke County, Ohio. He and his second wife are buried in Martin Cemetery, Greenville Township, Darke County, Ohio.
Listed below are the known descendants of Patrick2 Shields who carried on the auction trade. Of these, his son Patrick F.3 Shields was one. The rest descend from Patrick’s2 son Isaac3 who married Elizabeth Rust. Thus, it is possible that there are also unknown descendants who also became auctioneers. Listing as known at this time is by Anita (Bowers) Short.
2. Patrick F.3 Shields, son of Patrick2 Shields (Daniel1) and Mary Fogle, born 11 Dec 1820 was an auctioneer in and around Eaton and West Alexandria in Preble County, Ohio. He married Elizabeth Gunder in Darke County on July 19, 1845. His name starts appearing as auctioneer in estate records in Preble County, Ohio shortly after his father removed to Darke County. He is listed as an auctioneer in the Atlas of Preble County, Ohio by Titus in 1871 under the Eaton Business Directory. Patrick F. died Dec. 4, 1876 in Eaton at the age of 55 years, 11 months and 24 days. His death record listing his occupation as auctioneer. He also served as Constable of West Alexandria, Ohio at one time. He was very prolific in land transactions and while most of his auctions were in Preble County, he is found to have cried sales in Darke County occasionally.
3. Isaac M.4 Shields, son of Isaac3 Shields (Patrick2, Daniel1) and Elizabeth Rust, was born 9 Jun 1844 in Van Buren Township, Darke County, Ohio. Isaac M. lived most of his life, one mile north of Arcanum, Ohio. In 1910 his advertisement appeared in the Arcanum Times as I. M. Shields & Son, Auctioneers, R.F.D. No. 1, Arcanum, Ohio.
4. George Lawrence5 Shields , son of Isaac M.4 (Isaac3, Patrick2, Daniel1) and Ellen Weaver, was born 19 Sep 1881. He was the “son” mentioned in the advertisement of the auction firm of “I. M. Shields & Son.”
5. Donovan F.5 Shields, son of Patrick4 Shields (Isaac3, Patrick2, Daniel1) and Mary Jane Brown was born 9 Oct 1878. Mr. Shields advertised in the Arcanum Times of 1913 as an auctioneer and in real estate sales. He lived at Delisle, Van Buren Township, Darke County before removing to Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio where he died in 1946.
6. William A.5 Roll, son of John C. Roll and Matilda4 Shields (Isaac3, Patrick2, Daniel1) was born 8 Jan 1866. Mr. Roll was advertising in the Greenville, Ohio Democratic Advocate as an auctioneer in 1910. His obituary which appeared in the Arcanum Times of May 10, 1928 listed him as a farmer and auctioneer.
7. Verla Lavern6 Roll Sr. was son of William A.5 Roll (Matilda4 Shields Roll, Isaac3 Shields, Patrick2, Daniel1) and Anna Flory. Mr. Roll served the residents of Darke County, Ohio as an auctioneer for many years. He was associated at various times with Col. W. E. North, Guy Katzenberger, Forest Cunningham, Rodney Martino and with his son Verla Lavern Roll, Jr. He spent most of his life in the Greenville area of Darke County, Ohio.
8. Verla Lavern7 Roll Jr. was son of Verla Lavern6 Roll Sr. (William A.5, Matilda4 Shields Roll, Isaac3 Shields, Patrick2, Daniel1) and Lil Schlimmer. He was associated with his father Verla L. Roll Sr., Rodney Martino and in later years also with his son William8 Roll. Mr. Roll was a resident of North Star, Darke County, Ohio where he was also active with the Fire Department and American Legion.
9. William “Bill” 8 Roll is a son of Verla Lavern7 Jr. (Lavern6 Sr., William A.5, Matilda4 Shields Roll, Isaac3 Shields, Patrick2, Daniel1) and his wife. He was associated in auctioneering with his father Verla Roll Jr. and Rodney Martino. Mr. Roll is now in partnership with Larry Martino. A resident of rural North Star, Darke County, Ohio, Mr. Roll also is a teacher in the Versailles Exempted School System.
10. Thomas “Tom”8 Roll is a son of Verla Lavern7 Jr. (Lavern6 Sr., William A.5, Matilda4 Shields Roll, Isaac3 Shields, Patrick2, Daniel1) and his wife. Tom has served the Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio area as auctioneer for a number of years. He has also served as a teacher in the Sidney school system.
11. Charles A..5 Roll, son of John C. Roll and Matilda4 Shields (Isaac3, Patrick2, Daniel1) was born 2 Nov 1876. Mr. Roll served as an auctioneer in the Arcanum, Gettysburg and Greenville, Ohio areas. Advertisements are found at various periods from 1910 through 1923. He also lived in Randolph County, Indiana area. In addition to auction trade, he was also in the livery business. He died in 1939.
AUCTIONEER ITEMS
We might consider that our auctioneer ancestor of 18th and 19th century would have such items as these to offer on their "crying" agenda. Even the 1929 estate of Patrick4 Shields [1831-1929] (Isaac3, Patrick2, Daniel1) has many such records or items sold at auction. [Click on 2 links: "1929 estate" and "Patrick Shields" for more information.]
Parlor:
davenports, writing desks, pianofortes, tea tables, parlor tables, lamps, tall case clock (Grandfather like clock), Oriental rugs, rag carpets, fireplace screen, chairs
Bedrooms:
Bedstead, bed and bedding, bureaus, high boys (tall chests), cradle, looking glass, quilts, textiles, candle holders, oil glass lamps, mirrors
Other furniture:
washstands, hall trees for hanging coats, Hepplewhite stands, Windsor chairs, dry sinks, drawer stands
Kitchen & General Household Needs:
cooking stove & pipe, pie safe, sideboards (buffets), table and chairs, brass kettles, toast iron, tin skimmers, chopping knives, coffee mill, sieves, butter churn, cake board, pewterware, stoneware, storage tubs, firkins, barrels and kegs, baskets, pails, buckets, jugs, milk pans and tin pails, flour barrels, tubs, soap tubs, meat tubs, stone jars and jugs, wooden buckets, funnels, cider barrel, wooden boxes, baskets, silverware and placeware (knives, forks, & spoons), pitchers, sundry pieces of crockery, glassware & dishes, cutlery, decanters, sugar bowl, creamer, tea kettles, tea trays and tea sets, decanters, coffee mills, vinegar cruets, kraut cutter (type of knife with blade fixed in a board to slice cabbage for saurkraut), meat grinders, porcelainware, delftware, brass kettles
Personal items:
chamber pots (slop jars), straight razors, razor cases, stone shaving mugs, shaving brushes, hair brushes, hat pins, fancy ladies' handkerchiefs, bone hairpins, spitoons, spectacles, watches and fobs
Passed from Patrick4 to Caleb5 to his grandson and namesake Dale Caleb7 (no male heirs) to his brother Arva Earl7 to his son Jerry8 Shields.
Laundry:
wash tub, scrub boards, soaps
Sewing:
sewing tables, treadle machines, embroidery hoops, knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarn, thread, buttons, lace, material, quilt frames
Stove, fireplace equipment:
shovel & tongs, bellows, pokers
Lighting:
glass lanthorns (lantern), glass lamps, brass candlesticks, bees wax candles
Miscellaneous:
books, magazines, newspapers, pictures, picture frames, Bibles, vintage clothing, pumps
Cobbler Tools:
shoe bench, shoe irons, pinchers, nippers, cutters, shoe hooks, awls, hammers
Home and Farm Tools and Equipment:
hoes, spades, shovels, rakes, scythes, sickles, mattock (a digging and grubbing tool with features of an adze and an ax or pick), Shinto Plow (a kind of shallow spade-shaped plow used in tillage to break the ground), ice tongs, steelyard (portable balance), lever scale, balance scale, beam scale, windmills
Hunting/Fishing Needs:
rifles, holsters, fishing poles, knives, daggers
Barn & Stable:
farm wagons, surries, carriages, sleighs, saddles, side-saddles; horse hames (part of horse's harness); singletrees and doubletrees (parts of a one horse harness or two horse harness to be attached to whatever is being pulled...perhaps an implement)
Harvested Produce/Miscellaneous:
wheat, rye, corn, hay, straw; vinegar, potatoes, molasses, honey
Farm Animals
horses, pigs, goats, chickens bulls, cows:
......springers (dairy heifer,
......replacements (heifer that would make a good cow once she is bred to replace an old cow)
......feeder (steer to be fed for slaughter)
Real Estate:
Acreage, dwelling house, outbuildings and buildings thereon
Revised: 21 July 2008