BIOGRAPHY
of
PATRICK2 SHIELDS
s/o Daniel1 Shields and Mary [--?--]of
PATRICK2 SHIELDS
His Story and Family
Disclaimer:Information presented on this website is based upon facts and information available at this time from sources as cited. Much is still lacking validation in many areas. Some conclusions are made based upon preponderance of evidence. Perhaps in time other information will be discovered to prove some statements as incorrect. Sources used may include primary records, secondary records, and others' research: 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 |
Anita Louise 7(Bowers) Short (1938-2009) (Otho Dale6 Bowers, Susanna5 (Shields) Bowers, Isaac M.4, Isaac3, Patrick2, Daniel1 Shields) Anita was our early SHIELDS family researcher along with her mother, Zelma Ruth (Hoover) Bowers (1908-1997).[1] |
PATRICK2 SHIELDS, s/o Daniel1 Shields & Mary [--?--], was born 15 September 1784 in the north of Ireland.[2] His birthdate is validated from his biographical sketch (see below), Pension Records[3] and consecutive censuses (given below) while he was yet alive. Patrick stated the family arrived in America in 1791[4], and thus he would have been 6 or 7 years old. A 1908/1909 accounting by James F. Shields stated that Patrick was born aboard ship[5], but that appears to have been erroneous information, as Patrick's own earlier biographical sketch does not indicate this.
Daniel, Mary, their sons and daughter are said to have "left from Cork"[6] for America. However, the exact place where they embarked for America and the date of their leaving is not proven and may never be known as no ship manifest records have been found as of this writing to prove any fact about their departure or arrival. Irish history states that early immigrants probably left from Cobh/Cove, the Port of Cork, when it is said they "went from Cork." However, Cork in County Munster is in southernmost Ireland, so if they were from northern Ireland as Patrick's biographical sketch indicates, why would they have gone south to County Munster to depart when there were active ports in northern Ireland?
According to the accounting by James F. Shields, the family is said to have arrived at Baltimore, Maryland[6], but again no record validates this fact. Based upon early immigration knowledge this was likely, as many Irish immigrants disembarked at Baltimore and moved on from there. The family made their way to Pennsylvania where they sojourned for about three years.[7] In October of 1794, Daniel, Mary, their sons (Isaac, James, Patrick) and daughter (Mary) arrived in Cincinnati (aka Losantiville), Hamilton County, Ohio where they again settled for a time.[8] Here Daniel purchased land, here some of the children married, and here they made a life for themselves in the howling wilderness of the Ohio Territory.
Mary FOGLE[9] became Patrick Shields' first wife. Mary's birthdate and birthplace, as well as her parents are unknown. Patrick was issued a marriage license on 16 June 1806[10] probably in Hamilton County, Ohio. They apparently married that same day[10].
By 1807, Patrick's father, Daniel Shields, had moved to Lemon Township in Butler County, Ohio, as his name "Daniel Shields" appeared on an 1807 Tax List. Evidently, Patrick soon followed for in February of 1809, "Patrick Shields in County of Butler and state of Ohio" sold his household goods and miscellaneous items to his father.[11] This was probably the time as written in the 1875 Biographical Sketch of Patrick that "He lived for a time with General Harrison and attended school at his expense. He went as a substitute in the army of Hull and was present at the disgraceful surrender of that General.[12] He was afterward an express rider for General Harrison, and in 1814 rode from Ft. Meigs to Cincinnati, Ohio in two days. He passed through Cleveland in 1814 when there were but three log cabins there."[13]
Patrick served in the War of 1812 (Pension Records) and according to the ROLL OF CAPT. SAMUEL ASHTON'S COMPANY (Butler County, Ohio), he served for 6 months from February 21 until August 21, 1814 as Private under these commanding officers: Capt. Samuel Ashton, Sergt. William Cornell, Sergt. Bromfield Boone, and Corp. Owen Davis.
ROLL of Capt. Samuel Ashton's Company
Served from February 21 until August 21, 1814
served in the War of 1812 from Butler Co., Ohio
2nd Regiment (Cotgreave's) Ohio Militia Record
Patrick served from 21 February to 20 August 1814 for 6 months & 9 days. He received $8.00 per month for a total of $50.25.
War of 1812--Payroll Receipt
$50.25
The above receipt indicates that Patrick Shields served during the War of 1812 as a Private in the Mounted Ohio Militia. For this service he was paid $50.25.
Patrick when filing for land bounty indicated he was drafted 27 February 1814 at Butler County, Ohio and discharged 25 September 1814 at Rossville, Butler County, Ohio.[14]
Report of the commander states, "This company was dismissed at Fort Jennings on the 21st of August, 1814, and had to come home a hundred and forty miles after the expiration of their time." During the time of the War of 1812, Fort Jennings, originally a military fort along the Auglaize River, is today (2008) a village in Putnam County, Ohio.
In 1815, we find James Shields selling land previously purchased from Patrick Shields to James Cook.[15] James Shields married (1) Christiana Magdalene Cook, so perhaps James Cook was related.
A Chancery Record of 1817 in Butler County, Ohio indicated that Abraham Freeman sued Patrick Shields.[16]
At the time of the 1820 U. S. Federal Census, Patrick Shields and his family were living in Milford Township, Butler County, Ohio.[17] His brother, James Shields, was living in Lemon Township, Butler County, Ohio. It appears that their father, Daniel, had moved with his son, Isaac Shields, to Monroe Township, Preble County, Ohio and Daniel was residing there with Isaac and his family.
In 1825 Jesse Woods is said to have purchased 1/2 acre of land in Lemon Township, Butler County, Ohio from Patrick Shields. Evidently this land sale involved controversy. In 1827, Jesse Woods and Joseph Foote then filed a suit in Chancery Court against Patrick Shields, James Dryer, and Daniel Sinkey, which involved this same land.[18]
It appears that sometime between 1825 and 1828, Patrick joined his father and brother in Preble County, Ohio.
In February 1828, Jesse Wood and Joseph Foote filed a suite against Patrick Shields. Jesse Wood indicated he had "purchased one half acre ground on 15 December 1825" from Patrick Shields in Township 2 of Range 4. The said land containing the lot and a storehouse adjoined the canal at a point in the road "from Hamilton to Middletown to Dayton" and crossed the Miami Canal at Lock 3 on the south side of Dick's Creek. The complaint indicated that Patrick Shields resold the land on January 1827 to James Dryer.[19]
As early as July 1828 Patrick was already crying a sale as auctioneer in Preble County, Ohio.[20]
In 1830, Patrick, Mary and their family were enumerated as residing in Harrison Township of Preble County having a Lewisburg post office.[21]Patrick continues auctioneering of estates in 1831.[22] Also, in 1831 and 1833 we find Patrick and Mary buying and/or selling property located in Harrison Township and Monroe Township in Preble County, Ohio.[23] One transaction was sale of land to George Rust, father of Elizabeth (Rust) Shields, wife of Isaac Shields, s/o Patrick.
Sometime between September 1833 and September 1834, Mary (Fogle) Shields is said to have died in Preble County, Ohio[24]. Her last signature of real estate transfers were in Preble County, Ohio on 12 June 1833. Patrick was left with a number of motherless children. The place where Mary was laid to rest is unknown, as no stone has been found that marks her burial site. No other information is known concerning Mary.
Auctioneering of estates in Darke County, Ohio continued to be an enterprise for Patrick in 1834, as well as the selling of land. In 1834, Patrick sold land to Jesse Smith. Jesse Smith (b 1800) by his second wife, Eliza [--?--] Deffindoll-Smith, were the parents of Jesse Smith (b 1844). [Eliza was a widow when she married Jesse Smith (b 1800).] Jesse Smith (b 1844) married Sarah Jane4 Shields (b 1847), dau/o Isaac3 Shields (s/o Patrick2) and Elizabeth Rust.[25]
In early January of 1835, Patrick purchased 80 acres of land in Section 17 of Van Buren Township, Darke County, Ohio from Elizabeth DeCamp and William Fearn/Fenn/Finn and his wife Ann Maria for $500.[26] This is said to have been the property purchased by Caleb DeCamp and William Fearn/Faun/Finn/Fenn on 5 July 1833 from Jonathan Townsend. That same day Patrick Shields mortgaged the same property in Section 17 with $400 down and payments of $162 due in 1836 and $174 due in 1837 being paid in two consecutive years to Elizabeth DeCamp and William Finn. There is no co-signer, as Mary (Fogle) Shields is deceased and he has not yet married the widow, Selina (Freeman) Boyd.[27]
That same year he continued "crying" sales. Included in the estate auctions that year in Darke County was the estate of Thomas Boyd, whose widow, Selina (nee Freeman) Boyd, would soon become Patrick's second wife.[28]
The year 1836 appears to have been one of conflict, land transfers, court dates, and marriage for Patrick. There were also estate settlements for Selina, widow of Thomas Boyd. First, February 1836, Patrick was sued by the State of Ohio for running a disorderly establishment.[29] On February 27, 1836 Selina relinquished the rights to administer Thomas Boyd's estate in favor of John F. Brickley, who was to pay the debts and pay allowances to Selina. On 30 March 1836, Patrick Shields of Preble County, Ohio signed an indenture for the transfer and sale of the 80 acres of land in Section 17 of Van Buren Township, Darke County, Ohio to his son, Isaac Shields, Jr. of Preble County, Ohio ("Jr." to distinguish his son, Isaac (Jr.), from his brother, Isaac (Sr.), still living). [Isaac (Jr.) was hus/o Elizabeth Rust.][30]
Then, Samuel Robertson J.P. married "Patrick Shields" and "Salina Boyd" on 19 April 1836 in Preble County, Ohio.[31] Selina was almost 30 years Patrick's junior.
Next, in June, 1836, Patrick sued for a debt owed him.[32] The settling of Thomas Boyd's estate continued into 1839.[33]
Between 1836 and 1840, Patrick and Selina appear to have left Preble County and taken up residence in Brown Township, Darke County, Ohio.[34]
Patrick continued his skill of auctioneering during 1841 and 1844 for the estates of Michael House and Aaron Bunger, respectively, in Preble County, Ohio.[35]
Then for some reason between 1840 and 1850, Patrick relocated his family into Montgomery County, Ohio. In September of 1850 Patrick and his family were residing in Jackson Township of Montgomery County, Ohio where he was working as a carpenter.[36] On 22 October 1850 Patrick requested a land bounty warrant for his military service during the War of 1812. By November of 1850 we find Patrick and his family being enumerated again as a resident in Van Buren Township of Darke County, Ohio near Delisle, where he is listed as a "vandue crier" (auctioneer).[37] .
Patrick purchased two lots in the village of Ithaca in Darke County, Ohio on 30 January 1856.[38] Then in August 1857, Patrick and Selina then sold this same property to Frederick Harman.[39] From the dates that Patrick Shields bought and sold the lots in Ithaca to Frederick Harman and sold the land in Section 17 to his son, Isaac Shields, it appears that Patrick Shields owned no land. He probably rented until the lot in Delisle was purchased in the name of "Celina Shields."
"On coming to Darke County from Preble County, Patrick settled near the village of Sampson. Sampson, no longer an existing village, was located primarily in Neave Township. Located at the intersection of the Hollansburg-Sampson Road and the Jaysville-St. John's Road, which intersection is the converging line of four townships--Neave, Van Buren, Twin and Butler. Here Patrick ran a tavern for a few years until settling in Delisle in about 1857 where he ran a grocery until he retired, living in that village for the remainder of his life." Today we might consider the once thriving village merely a hamlet.
As of 1860, Patrick appears to have stopped roaming. His residence again is near Delisle in Van Buren Township of Darke County, Ohio. At this time only four of his children are residing with him and Selina. [40]
The aging Patrick is recorded as being 86 years old at the time of the 1870 U. S. Federal Census. His wife and two children are residing with Patrick in Van Buren Township, Darke County, Ohio.[41]
Patrick died 15 March 1877 at Delisle, Van Buren Township, Darke County, Ohio at the age of 92 years 6 months. He was laid to rest at the Martin Cemetery in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, which is just east of St. Rte. #571, southeast of Greenville, Ohio. In a 2000 photo Marilyn (Wright) Shields found a yucca plant covering and hiding Patrick's gravestone, which was then in very poor shape. However, in the 2008 photos by Anita (Bowers) Short the yucca plant is at the background of the stone. However, both Marilyn Shields and Anita Short found the stone to be in very poor condition and more so eight years later. His second wife, Selina, died 23 March 1880 probably in Preble County, Ohio at the age of 67 years, and she was buried to his left.
With Patrick's passing, came the end to what appears to have been an adventurous journey through life with its ups and downs, happinesses and sadnesses, and untold stories.
March 28, 1877, Published on Wednesday “Died – Patrick Shields in Delisle, Darke County, Ohio, March 29, 1877, age 92 years, 6 months 4 days. Patrick Shields has been a native of this state for 84 years, was a man of good intelligence and of a strong mind. He was converted to the Christian religion nearly two years ago and from that time to the day of his death he lived a faithful Christian and often expressed his great desire to be delivered from this world of sorrow and care. He praised the Lord when he was dying thus he fell asleep and leaves a dear wife and a number of friends to mourn his loss. Funeral services by Rev. S. Huddle from Philippians the 1st Chapter 21st verse 'For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.' ” |
At Selina's death on 23 March 1880 the land at Delisle in Darke County, Ohio held in her name passed to her children. A quit deed of 24 July 1880 was signed by her children.[42] The land apparently was sold by B. F. Shields to C. P. Rowe.
2008
Anita (Bowers) Short recalls seeing a picture of "Old Pat" in his later years. He had white hair at that time (beautiful true white hair) and a lot of it for his age. He had the most beautiful sparkling eyes. It sounds funny to call a man "pretty." However, he was about the prettiest old gentleman that I ever saw. "I also remember that for his age, his skin was wonderful and not all 'wrinkly' like many old people."
Marilyn (PENIX/SAMMONS-PHILLIPS/WRIGHT) SHIELDS of Springfield, OH
(O. Dale6 Bowers, Susanna5 (Shields) Bowers, Isaac M.4 Shields, Isaac3, Patrick2, Daniel1 SHIELDS)
of Patrick Shields "He is waiting for us |
Marilyn (PENIX/SAMMONS-PHILLIPS/WRIGHT) SHIELDS of Springfield, OH
September, 2000
b 28 Aug 1813 KY
d 23 Mar 1880 Darke Co., OH
In the years that followed to the present...time to time, reunions and family gatherings of different branches of the Daniel & Mary Shields clan were brought together to renew family relationships. As each new generation arises some thirst for knowledge of their SHIELDS Irish ancestry and those who laid the foundation in coming to America.
Arcanum Times, June 1930 |
Children by 1st marriage to Mary Fogle:
1. ISAAC SHIELDS born July 23, 1807 Butler County, Ohio; died July 5, 1875 Darke County, Ohio; married February 19, 1828 Preble County, Ohio to ELIZABETH RUST (daughter of George and Anna Rust).
2. RACHEL SHIELDS born December 2, 1809 Ohio, died March 9, 1882 Darke County, Ohio; married November 17, 1831 Preble County, Ohio to REV. WILLIAM NEALEIGH.
3. WILLIAM SHIELDS born October 10, 1810 Ohio, died March 21, 1871 Adams township, Darke County, Ohio; 1st married ELIZABETH --?--; 2nd married Dec. 13, 1856 Preble county, Ohio to ELIZABETH WIELAND.
4. ABRAHAM SHIELDS born 1816 Ohio; died February 22, 1900 Greenville, Darke County, Ohio; 1st married NANCY A. PRICE; 2nd married July 19, 1878 Darke County, Ohio to MARY (BOHART) JACOBS.
5. PATRICK F. SHIELDS born December 11, 1820 Preble County, Ohio, died December 4, 1876 Preble County, Ohio; married July 19, 1845 Darke County, Ohio to ELIZABETH GUNDER.
6. SARAH SHIELDS born 1821 Ohio, died September 1, 1885 West Alexandria, Preble County, Ohio; married June 10, 1836 Preble County, Ohio to MATTHIAS SAYLOR.
7. GEORGE W. SHIELDS born February 21, 1823 Ohio, died August 10, 1869 Preble County, Ohio; 1st married October 23, 1847 Preble County, Ohio to MARGARET WILLEY; 2nd marriage June 24, 1860 Preble County, Ohio to JULIA ANN EARLEY.
8. MARY JANE SHIELDS born June 7, 1826, Lewisburg, Preble County, Oyhio died May 19, 1882 West Alexandria, Preble County, Ohio; married December 30, 1847 Preble County, Ohio to JOHN DININGER.
9. SAMUEL SHIELDS born 1832 Ohio, died 1914 Preble County, Ohio; married July 14, 1859 Preble county, Ohio to REBECCA CLATTERBUCK.
Children by 2nd marriage to Selina Boyd:
10. MARIAH SHIELDS BORN December 30, 1836, died April 10, 1902 Darke County, Ohio; married SILAS MARTIN.
11. NELSON DONELLEN SHIELDS born October 11, 1839, died 1933 Franklin County, Ohio; 1st married June 25, 1863 Darke County, Ohio to NANCY ANN WESTFALL; 2nd marriage December 25, 1867 Franklin County, Ohio to SARAH ISABELLE GATTON.
12. JAMES H. SHIELDS born December 5, 1841 Ohio, died January 20, 1873 Richland township, Darke County, Ohio; married December 5, 1871 Darke County, Ohio to MOLLIE CRICK.
13. JOSEPH M. SHIELDS born January 15, 1844 (no further information known).
14. JACOB R. SHIELDS born October 26, 1845, died April 7, 1865 in Civil War; buried Ithaca Cemetery, Twin township, Darke County, Ohio; never married.
15. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SHIELDS born April 13, 1847, died May 8, 1944 Greenville, Darke County, Ohio; married August 5, 1868 Darke County, Ohio to SARAH WEAVER.
16. ANN ELIZABETH SHIELDS born June 22, 1849 Ohio, died June 16, 1938 Darke County, Ohio; married January 16, 1873 Darke County, Ohio to PERRY LOCKE.
17. BENIRIAH SHIELDS born June 22, 1852; died (not known); 1st married MARY A. HARTLE. He married twice and was last heard of in St. Louis. Missouri.
18. ALBERT SHIELDS – died young.
END NOTES [1] Anita (Bowers) Short & Ruth Bowers, DANIEL SHIELDS Family Lineages, Manuscripts, & Documents, 1965-1970: Research SUMMARY; 2008, Internet: E-mail to ASH: Anita (Bowers) Short
[2] Atlas of Darke County, Ohio, 1875 (Lake Griffing and Stevenson, Philadelphia, p. 8): Patrick Shields Biographical Sketch
[3] Patrick Shields: Pension Records: 66 years in 1850; 71 years in 1855; 86 years in 1871; born in Ireland.
[4] Atlas of Darke County, Ohio, 1875 (Lake Griffing and Stevenson, Philadelphia, p. 8): Patrick Shields Biographical Sketch
"He came to America in 1791."
[5] Excerpt: 1908 Reunion Presentation/1909 Letter by James F. Shields
[6] Excerpt: 1908 Reunion Presentation/1909 Letter by James F. Shields
"In the first part of the last century, or perhaps the last part of the one before, Daniel Shields, wife, one daughter and six sons left Cork, Ireland for Baltimore, Maryland to make America their home."
[Note: This merely says they departed from Cork (which is in the south of Ireland). Leaving from Cork is said without any other verification. This does not say that Daniel, Mary or any of the children were born in Cork, as many other researchers indicate. Patrick's early biographical sketch (while yet alive) indicates Patrick was born in north of Ireland. ASH]
[7] Atlas of Darke County, Ohio, 1875 (Lake Griffing and Stevenson, Philadelphia, p. 8): Patrick Shields Biographical Sketch
"He came to America in 1791, and after living for three years in Pennsylvania, he removed to Cincinnati, where he landed Oct. 15, 1794."
[8] Atlas of Darke County, Ohio, 1875 (Lake Griffing and Stevenson, Philadelphia, p. 8): Patrick Shields Biographical Sketch
"...he removed to Cincinnati, where he landed October 15, 1794."
The early settlement Losantiville is now Cincinnati. It was originally given that name in 1788 when founded by Israel Ludlow, Matthias Denman, and Robert Patterson. They had purchased the land from Judge John Cleves Symmes, but by the time our SHIELDS family moved to the area, the town's name had been changed to Cincinnati.
[9] The nativity and parentage of Mary (Fogle) Shields is unknown. Some have suggested that she also was born in Ireland as Patrick, others indicate Pennsylvania, and yet others believe Maryland, but none are documented. Mary's last signature of real estate transfers was in Preble County, Ohio on 12 June 1833. Per Pension Application of Selina (Freeman) Boyd-Shields after Patrick's death, Mary's son and son-in-law gave Mary (Fogle) Shields death as September, 1833/1834 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio.
[10] Patrick Shields Biographical Sketch
Darke Co., OH Atlas, 1875 Patrick Shields Biographical Sketch "His first marriage license was issued June 16, 1806 during a total eclipse of the sun so that the candles had to be lit."
[According to fact, a total eclipse did occur on the 16th of June in 1806.]
Lewis, Isabel M., The Total Solar Eclipse of June 16, 1806, Astronomical Journal, Vol. 52, p. 70 (AJ Homepage); Published: 08/1946
Observations on the Eclipse of 16 June, 1806, Made by Simeon De Witt Esq. of Albany, State of New-York, Addressed to Benjamin Rush M. D. to Be by Him Communicated to the American Philosophical Society: Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, Vol. 6, (1809), pp. 300-302 (3 page article) Published by: American Philosophical Society
Tecumseh and the Eclipse of 1806: "At around noon on the appointed day, June 16th 1806, a total solar eclipse crossed the region."
[11] Butler County, Ohio Deed Book [ALBS]
Patrick Shields in County of Butler and state of Ohio for the sum and consideration of one hundred and ten dollars paid by Daniel Shields of county and state foresaid, bill of sale for the following:- one horse, two cows and calves, two chests, two beeds and beding and bedsteads, a loom and tackings, two pots and duch oven, one spinning wheel, two silver watches, one churn, one table, one saddle tree and leather, twelve plates, two in pans and platter, one looking glass, six knives and forks, two pails, six spoons, seven chairs and one smoothing iron, one note on John Harper for ninety bushells of corn due December next one ditto on Benjamin Ward for $20.00 on demand, one note on James Thockmorton of $50.00 due 25th March next, a debt of $20.00 on Jacob Burge ditto $10.00 on Abraham Schenck and $4.50 on William Harvey. To have and to hold the said bargained property notes and debts with the said Daniel Shields, his executors, administrators and assigns forever, and I said Patrick Shields for myself, my executors and administrators or assigns shall well and truly pay to Daniel Shields the sum of one hundred and ten dollars with lawful interest for redemption of said bargained property, then this bill of sale shall be void and no effect otherwise to remain in full force and vertue-in-law. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this __th day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and nine.. Sealed Signed and delivered In presence of
Squire Littell Patrick Shields (LS)
Received and recorded Butler County, Ohio 7th day of February 1809.
[12] General William Hull surrendered Fort Detroit to the British on August 16, 1812. He was court-martialed, found guilty, sentenced to be shot, but on a plea of mercy from the court, he was granted a reprieve by President James Madison.
[13] Atlas of Darke County, Ohio, 1875 (Lake Griffing and Stevenson, Philadelphia, p. 8): Patrick Shields Biographical Sketch
[14] Abstract of Pension Record of Patrick Shields [ALBS]
1. That his first wife was Mary Fogle.
2. That he lived (note: apparently from time of second marriage) in Lebanon one year, ______? For one year, Ithaca six months, Lexington (sic New Lexington) for one year.
3. That he came to Darke County in 1839 and died there.
Witnesses to one pension paper were Abraham Shields [Patrick's son...ASH] and William Nealeigh [Patrick's son-in-law...ASH]. Patrick further stated that he furnished four sons and sixteen grandsons to supply the Rebellion of 1861.
[15] 1815: Butler County, Ohio: Deed Record: James Shields to James Cook [ALBS]
Butler County, Ohio – Deed Records James Shields to James Cook; November 7, 1815; recorded April 5, 1816; 26 ½ acres Section 34, Township 3, Range 2, between Miami Rivers. Land which James Shields received by purchase from PATRICK SHIELDS. Signed: James Shields and Cristina (her x mark) Shields.
[16] 1817: Butler County, Ohio, Common Pleas Court Records [ALBS]
1817
Butler County, Ohio – Common Pleas Court Records
Chancery Record 1, page 139 (or 131)4th Monday 1817. Abraham Freeman vs. Patrick Shields.
See: End Note: #10: "...one note on John Harper for ninety bushells of corn due December next..."
Abraham Freeman in some manner was given this note on John Harper probably in payment for something. Apparently Freeman could not or did not collect on the note, and in 1817 proceeded with this Civil Suit to collect what was due him from Patrick.
[Note: In 1820, Mary (Shields) Sinkey, widow of John Sinkey and daughter of Daniel1 Shields and sis/o Isaac, James, and Patrick, married George Freeman. ASH]
[17] 1820 U. S. Federal Census
1820 U. S. Federal Census
Butler County, Ohio
Milford Township
Patrick Shields
Males:
4 (under 10),
1 (10 under 16),
1 (26 under 45) (Patrick)
Females:
1 (10 under 16),
1 (45 & upward) (Mary
(Source: Heritage Quest: Series: M33 Roll: 87 Page: 132))
[18] 1825-1827, Butler County, Ohio, Common Pleas Court Records [ALBS]
1825-1827
Butler County, Ohio – Common Pleas Court Records
Chancery Record 34th Monday 1825. Jesse Woods and Joseph Foote vs. Patrick Shields, etal. Defendants being Patrick Shields, James Dryer and Daniel Sinkey. Filed 1827. That on December 15, 1825 orator Jesse Woods purchased of Patrick Shields ½ acre ground part of Section (left blank), Township 2, Range 4 in Lemon township, adjoining canal at point where road from Hamilton to Middletown and Dayton crosses Miami Canal at Lock #3 on south side of Dick Creek on which half-acre there was a store house erected. That Woods agreed to pay Shields $150.00. That Shields sold piece of land for better price of $250.00 to James Dryer. Further that Woods had already paid out $150.00. That Shields gave bond with Sinkey.
"At about this time the Miami-Erie Canal was being constructed. Patrick Shields apparently ran a store on the canal. It would have been a good site, not only for canal trade, but also as the canal was being constructed there were many, many workers involved who would have needed items. As it was also on the road from Hamilton to Middletown, this would mean more trade." [ALBS]
[Note: Patrick Shields was s/o Daniel Shields, and Daniel Sinkey was s/o John Sinkey and Mary Shields, dau/o Daniel Shields. ASH]
[19] Bowers, Ruth and Anita Short, Gateway to the West, p. 132
[20] Patrick Shields appears in Preble County, Ohio as auctioneer.
Case 350 – July 19, 1828 – Estate of John Wolf – Patrick Shields receipt for crying sale
(Preble County, Ohio Probate Abstracts, Estates and Guardianships, Case 1-500 by Audrey Gilbert, page 65)
Case 367 – Feb. 3, 1829 – Estate of John Wikle Sr. – Patrick Shields receipt for crying sale.
(Preble County, Ohio Probate Abstracts, Estates and Guardianships, Case 1-500 by Audrey Gilbert, page 69)
Case 375 – May 20, 1829 – Estate of John Byres – Patrick Shields receipt for crying sale.
(Preble County, Ohio Probate Abstracts, Estates and Guardianships, Case 1-500 by Audrey Gilbert, page 70)
Case 398 – March 2, 1830 – Estate of Ephraim Robertson – Patrick Shields receipt for crying sale.
(Preble County, Ohio Probate Abstracts, Estates and Guardianships, Case 1-500 by Audrey Gilbert, page 74)
Case 424 – (not dated, 1830) – Estate of James I. Nesbit – Patrick Shields receipt for crying sale.
(Preble County, Ohio Probate Abstracts, Estates and Guardianships, Case 1-500 by Audrey Gilbert, page 79)
[21] 1830 U. S. Federal Census
1830 U. S. Federal Census
Preble County, Ohio
Harrison Township P.O.: Lewisburg
Patrick Shields
Males:
under 5: 1
5 under 10: 2
10 under 15: 1
15 under 20: 1
40 under 50: 1 (Patrick)
Females:
under 5: 1
10 under 15: 1
20 under 30: 1
40 under 50: 1 (Mary)
(Source: Heritage Quest: Series: M19 Roll: 138 Page: 396)
[22] Patrick crys these two estates in 1831. ALBS
1831
Case 437 – March 28, 1831 – Estate of Henry Bean – Patrick Shields receipt for crying sale.
(Preble County, Ohio Probate Abstracts, Estates and Guardianships Case 1-500 by Audrey Gilbert, page 82)
Case 462 – November 7, 1831 – Estate of Jonathan Miller – Patrick Shields receipt for crying sale.
(Preble County, Ohio Probate Abstracts, Estates and Guardianships Case 1-500 by Audrey Gilbert, page 87)
[23] Patrick Shields was involved in buying & selling of land in 1831-1833. ALBS
1831
Preble County, Ohio – Deed Records
Patrick Shields to George Rust; January 31, 1831; $160.00; 40 acres part SE ¼ Section 30, Township 7, Range 3 (Harrison Twp.)
Signed: Patrick Shields and Mary (her mark) his wife; recorded Oct. 10, 1832. Deed Book 14, page 30
Patrick Shields from James Penny; July 25, 1831, SE ¼ SW ¼ Section 12, Township 7, Range 3 (Harrison Twp.). Deed Book 14, page ??
Preble County, Ohio – Deed Records
Patrick Shields from Jacob Stenam (or Steman); March 28, 1833; 60 acres part NW ¼ Section 27, Township 7, Range 3 (Harrison Township). Deed Book 18, page 383
Patrick Shields and Mary (her mark) his wife to Samuel Rookstool; June 12, 1833; part NE ¼ Section 13, Township 9, Range 2 (Monroe Township). Deed Book 18, page 192
[24] In 1878, Selina applied for pension based upon Patrick's War of 1812 service and Abraham Shields and William Nealeigh give information concerning Mary's demise. The Oath of Wm. Nealeigh & Abraham Shields gave Mary's approximate death date. Mary's burial place is unknown. Patrick and Mary had ten known children.
County of Darke
We William Nealeigh, of Arcanum and Abraham Shields...make oath.... That we well were acquainted for 15 years with Mary Shields, formerly Fogle, first wife of Patrick Shields, decd.,... whose widow, Celina Shields, is now making application.... That said Mary Shields died at Eaton, Preble County on the ______ day of September A.D., 1833 or 4. ..."
[25] 1834 Patrick continues auctioneering and property investments
Case 535 – January 15, 1834 – Estate of Isaac Burk – Patrick Shields receipt for crying sale.
(Ref: Preble County, Ohio Estate and Guardianships, Cases 501-999 by Audrey Gilbert, pages 7-8)
Case 555 – May 15, 1834 – Estate of Jeremiah Piles – Patrick Shields receipt for crying sale.
(Ref: Preble County, Ohio Estate and Guardianships, Cases 501-999 by Audrey Gilbert, page 11)
Case 570 – September 30, 1834 – Estate of Jacob Whistler – Patrick Shields receipt for crying sale.
(Ref: Preble County, Ohio Estate and Guardianships, Cases 501-999 by Audrey Gilbert, page 14)
Preble County, Ohio – Deed Records Patrick Shields to Jesse Smith; Dec. 20, 1834; 60 acres part NW ¼ Section 27, Township 7, Range 3 (Harrison Township). Deed Book 16, page 398
[26] Deed: To Patrick Shields of Darke Co., OH from Elizabeth DeCamp and William Faun/Fearn/Finn/Fenn & Anna Marie his wife of Butler County, Ohio; January 5, 1835; recorded May 19, 1835; consideration of $400.00; 80 acres E ½ NE ¼ Section 17, Township 9, Range 3 (Van Buren Township); incluces contract between Patrick Shields and grantors for payment by two notes of $162.00 payable January 1st 1836 and $174.00 payable January 1st 1837. Deed Book E-1, page 281
[Note: 2008, In the above deed and in the following mortgage the surname is given as both Furn, Faun, Fearn, Fenn & Finn. It has been copied as it appears in the instruments. ALBS)
Deed Book E-1, page 281 – Darke County, OhioThis Indenture made the fifth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand & Eight Hundred and thirty five between Elizabeth DeCamp & William Fearn of the County of Butler in the State of Ohio of one part and Patrick Shields of the County of Darke & State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Elizabeth DeCamp & William Fearn for and in consideration of the sum of five hundred dollars lawful money of the United States to them in hand well & truly paid by the said Patrick Shields the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged have granted bargained sold convey’d and confirm’d and by these presents do grant bargain and convey and confirm unto the said Patrick Shields his heirs and assigns all and singular the following described lot tract or parcel of land to wit: in the East half of the North East quarter of Section number Seventeen in Township number nine of Range three East (Van Buren Twp.) in said County of Darke containing Eight acres of land be the same more or less & being the same premises Cable (or Caleb) DeCamp & William Fenn purchased of Jonathan Townsend as by his deed to them dated July 5th 1833 reference thereto being had and on the estate right title interest claim and demand of the said Elizabeth DeCamp & William Fenn of in and to the said premises with all and singular the right, members privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging to in any wise appertaining and the and the rents issues and profits thereof To have and to hold the said premises with the appurtenances to the only proper use benefit and behoof of the said Patrick Shields his heirs and assigns forever and the said Elizabeth DeCamp and William Fenn their heirs executors and administrators do covenant and grant unto and with said Patrick Shields his heirs executors administrators and assigns that the said Elizabeth DeCamp & William Furn are the true and lawful owners of the premises hereby granted and have good right full power and lawful authority to sell and convey the same in manner and firm aforesaid And further that they the said Elizabeth DeCamp & William Fenn their heirs executors and administrators will Warrant and Forever Defend the aforesaid premises with their appurtenances and every part and parcel thereof unto the said Patrick Shields his heirs and assigns against all person claiming or to claim by from or under him there to any of them or by of or under any other person or persons whomsoever. In Witness whereof the said Elizabeth DeCamp & William Fenn & Ann Maria his wife who hereby relinquishes her right to Dower in said premises have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above written.
Sealed and Delivered in presence of
Russel Burrows, Isaac Howe Elizabeth DeCamp (Seal) William Fenn (Seal) Ann M (her X mark) Finn (Seal)
The State of Ohio
Butler County ss
Before me the undersigned Justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid personally came Elizabeth DeCamp William Fenn and Ann Mariah his wife the above named grantors and acknowledged the above deed of conveyance to be their voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein contained. And the said Ann Mariah wife of the said Wm Fenn being examined separate and apart from her said husband and the contents of said Deed being made known and explained to her declared that she voluntarily and of her own free will without fear or coercion did and now doth acknowledge the signing and sealing thereof that she is still satisfied therewith. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the fifty day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five.
Russel Burrows, J.P. (Seal)
Filed for Record 13th May 1835. 12 o’clock
Recorded 19th May 1835
J.D. Farrar, Recorder
[27] Mortage: Section 17 Darke County, Ohio: Patrick Shields of Darke Co., OH to Elizabeth DeCamp & William Fenn of Butler Co., OH
Deed Book E-1, page 282
Patrick Shields to Elizabeth DeCamp and William Fenn: MortgageThis Indenture made the fifth day of January in the year of our Lord , one thousand eight hundred and thirty five between Patrick Shields of the County of Darke and State of Ohio of the one part and Elizabeth DeCamp & William Fenn of the County of Butler & State aforesaid of the other part Witness that the said Patrick Shields for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred dollars lawful money of the United States to them in hand well and truly paid by the said Elizabeth DeCamp & William Fenn the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged doth grant bargain sell, convey and confirm and by these presents doth grant bargain sell convey and confirm unto the said Elizabeth DeCamp & William Fenn their heirs and assigns all and singular the following described lot tract or parcel of land to wit: in the East half of the North quarter of Section number seventeen in township number nine of Range three East, in said County of Darke containing Eighty acres of land be the same more or less being the same premises conveyed by the said Elizabeth DeCamp & William Fenn to said Patrick Shields by Deed of same date further reference thereto being had, and all the estate right title interest claim and demands unto said Patrick Shields of in and to the said Premises with all and singular the rights members privileges and appurteances to same belonging or in any wise appertaining also the rents issues and profits in ……. (Note: faint ink)…premises with the appurtenances to the only proper use benefit and behoof of the said Elizabeth DeCamp & William Fenntheir heirs and assigns forever. Provided nevertheless it is hereby ……..declared to be the true intent and meaning of these present ….of the said parties hereunto that if the said Patrick Shields his heirs executors or administrators shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid to the said Elizabeth DeCamp & William Fenn their heirs executors administrators or assigns the two notes of hand of him the said Patrick Shields of of date herewith & both payable to the said Elizabeth DeCamp & William Fenn the on for one hundred sixty two dollars payable by the first day of January 1836 the other for one hundred & seventy four dollars payable by the first day of January 1837 then this Indenture to cease determine and be void anything herein before contained to the ….. thereof in anywise notwithstanding. In Witness whereof the said Patrick Shields hath hereunto set is hand and seal the day and year above written. Sealed and delivered in presence of
Russel Burrows,
Isaac Howe
Patrick Shields (Seal)
The State of (Ohio)
Butler County SS
Before me the undersigned Justice of the peace within and for the county aforesaid, personally came Patrick Shields the above named grantor and acknowledged the above Indenture to be his voluntary act and for the purposes therein contained. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the fitty day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five.
Russel Burrows, J.P. (Seal)
Filed for Record May 12, 1835 at 12 o’clock
Recorded May 19, 1835
J.D. Farrar, Recorder
[28] Crying of Estates
Case 543 – March 31, 1835 – Estate of Adam Brown – Patrick Shields receipt for crying sale. (Ref: Preble County, Ohio Estate and Guardianships, Cases 501-999 by Audrey Gilbert, page 9)
Case 615 – August 8, 1835 – Estate of William McDonel – Patrick Shields receipt for crying sale. (Ref: Preble County, Ohio Estate and Guardianships, Cases 501-999 by Audrey Gilbert, page 25)
Case 643 – March 19, 1836 – Estate of Thomas Boyd – Receipt for $1.00 paid to Patrick Shields for crying sale. (Ref: Preble County, Ohio Estate and Guardianships, Cases 501-999 by Audrey Gilbert, page 32)
[29] 1836, State of Ohio vs. Patrick Shields: Disorderly house [ALBS]
State of Ohio vs. Patrick Shields. Indictment for keeping disorderly house (tavern). Feb. Term 1836 Court. Witness fees paid to: Robert Logan, N. Johnson, I.G. Vannatta, C. Chichester, James Crochet, Ab Otter, Geo. Wagoner, I. Shields, Nancy Shields, Jacob _____? Costs $52.85. May Term 1836. Fine $25.00. Notice given by sheriff dated March 12, 1836. “I have made delegent search within my bailewack and find no goods or chattels, lands, or tenements, whereon to levy and made the money.” Signed: John P. Wilson, Sheriff.
[30] Indenture: Patrick Shields to Isaac Shields, Jr.
Deed Book K-1, pages 302-303This indenture made the 30th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six between Patrick Shields of the County of Preble in the State of Ohio of the one part and Isaac Shields Junior of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Patrick Shields for and in Consideration of the sum of six hundred dollars lawful money of the United States to him in hand paid by the said Isaac Shields the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted bargained sold conveyed and Confirmed and by these presents do grant bargain sell and Confirm unto the said Isaac Shields his heirs and assigns the following described lot tract or parcel of land to wit: all the East half of the North East quarter of Section number Seventeen in Township number nine of Range three East (Van Buren twp.) in Darke County containing Eighty acres of land be the same more or less and being the same premises Caleb DeCamp and the said William Faun purchased of Jonathan Townsend as his Deed to them dated July 5th 1833 Reference thereto being had is and all the estate right title Interest Claim and demand of the said Shields of in and to the said premises with all and singular the rights members privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining and the rents issues and profits thereof to have and to hold the said premises with the appurtenances to the only proper use benefit and behoof of the said Isaac Shields his heirs and assigns forever and the said Patrick Shields his heirs and administrators do covenant and grant unto and with the said Isaac Shields his Executors administrators and assigns that Patrick Shields the true owner of the premises hereby granted and have good right full power and lawful authority to sell and Convey the same in manner and form of and on said land further that he the said Patrick Shields his Heirs Executors and administrators will warrant and forever defend the aforesaid premises with their appurtenances and every part and parcel thereof unto the said Isaac Shields his heirs and assigns against all persons Claiming or to Claim by from or under him then or any of them or by from or under any other person or persons whomsoever. In Witness whereof the said Patrick Shields have hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written
Sealed and delivered in presence of
Wm Willson
Harvey W. Scribner
Patrick Shields (Seal)
The State of Ohio Darke County ss
Before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid personally came Patrick Shields the above named grantor and acknowledged the above deed of Conveyance to be his act and deed for the use and purposes therein contained. In Testimony do hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 30th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six.
H.D. Williams (Seal)
C. Clery DCO Justice of Peace
Transferred Sept 27th 1837
Filed for Record September 18th 1837
Recorded Octr 4th 1837
Thomas Rush Recorder
[31]
Selina was the widow of Thomas Boyd, whose estate Patrick Shields had "cried." Selina was Thomas' second wife, and according to BOYD researchers, the marriage of Thomas Boyd to Selina took place in April of 1835 in Montgomery County, Ohio, and died within a year. Although Thomas Boyd had children by his first wife, there apparently was no issue between Thomas and Selina. BOYD researchers indicate that it does not appear that Thomas Boyd's children remained with Selina nor lived with Patrick and Selina after their marriage. It appears that they were placed out among other families, and thus, even their surnames could have changed. Court records of 1839 state the children's whereabouts were unknown as they "were residing in parts unknown." With her marriage to Patrick, Selina became step-mother again to Mary (Fogle) Shields' ten children. Patrick was 30 years her senior and thus some of his children were older or of the same age as Selina. And...then by her, Patrick begot nine other children.
[32] 1836: Preble County, Ohio – Common Pleas Court Records [ALBS]
Patrick Shields vs. William Tice. May Term 1836. Judgement against debt of $100.00. Cost bill was $62.02. Received of Wm. Tice a receipt for fifteen dollars of above costs and also for full amount of Judgement. June 20, 1826. On June 20, 1826 received of William Tice $9.00 on Cost Bill.
[33] Estate Settlement for Thomas Boyd involving his widow and Patrick Shields.
[Note: "While the estate of Thomas Boyd has no direct bearing on the Patrick Shields lineage other than he was the first husband of Patrick’s second wife, Selina Boyd, some of the receipts found in this estate are interesting." ALBS] Boyd researchers indicate that it does not appear that Selina's step-children remained for long with Patrick and Selina after their marriage.
Estate of Thomas Boyd of Twin Township – Case 643 – John F. Brickley, adms.
“I Salina Boyd do hereby relinquish my right of administration on the estate of my husband Thomas Boyd dec’d to John F. Brickley. February 27, 1836. (Signed) Salina (her mark) Boyd. (Co-Signed) Patrick Shields. Witness: Fredrick Smith.”
Bond March 7, 1836 with John F. Brickley appointed adms.
P. Shields purchased item at auction for 52 cents.
“February 14, 1836, Thomas Boyd, dec’d to Charles Howell for one coffin, six dollars and fifty cents received March 19, 1836 of John F. Brickley, adms. of Thomas Boyd, dec’d”
“Received of John F. Brickley administrator of Thomas Boyd deceased $1.00 for crying the sail of personal property of said Boyd’s estate April 1, 1836”
“Rec’d of John F. Brickley adm. Of Thomas Boyd dec’d, 32 bushels of corn at 25 cents per bushell being $8.00 in part payment of the amount allowed me as widow of said Boyd dec’d for 1 year maintance. Received April 4, 1836. (Signed: Salina (her mark) Boyd. Witness: R. Cunningham”
“Rec of John F. Brickley adm. Of Thomas Boyd $1.25 in part payment of the amount allowed me as widow of said Boyd dec’d for one year maintance. Received April 4, 1836. (Signed: Salina (her mark) Boyd. Witness: R. Cunningham”
“Rec of John F. Brickly adm of Thomas Boyd decd $4.50 in part payment of the amount allowed me as widow of said Boyd decd for one year maintance. Recd this 21st day of April 1836. (Signed) Salina (her mark) Boyd. Witness: Benjamin Worden.”
“Recd of John F. Brickly adm of Thomas Boyd dec $6.00 in part payment of amount allowed me as widow of said Boyd decd for one year maintance. April 25, 1836. (Signed) Salina (her mark) Boyd. Attest: P. Shields”
“Recd of John F. Brickly adm. Of Thomas Boyd dec full payment $90.25 for baliance of amount allowed me as widow of said Boyd dec for 1 year maintance. Rec by us in full this 17th day of February 1837. Witness our hands and seals. (Signed) Patrick Shields, Salina (her mark) Shields late Salina Boyd. Witness: Fredrick Smith.”
Final account in this estate filed September 21, 1839.
1837
Preble County, Ohio – Common Pleas Court Records – Minute Book 1827-1838, page 94
October 19, 1837. John F. Brickley adms. of Estate of Thomas Boyd, dec’d vs. Patrick Shields. Petition to sell land. Minor defendants: Lucinda, Catharine, Polly, James and Gabriel Boyd.
1839
Preble County, Ohio – Common Pleas Court Records – Chancery Record M, page 137
May 17, 1839. John F. Brickley adms. of Thomas Boyd, dec’d. vs. Richard Cunningham, Patrick Shields and others. Petition to sell land. Filed July 27, 1837. Land, in-lot 41 in New Lexington which was purchased by said Cunningham. Widow, Selina now the wife of Patrick Shields. Children: Lucinda, Catharine, Polly, James and Gabriel Boyd; who reside in parts unknown.
[34] 1840 U. S. Federal Census
1840 U. S. Federal Census
Darke County, Ohio
Brown Township
Patrick Shields
Males:
under 5: 1
5 under 10: 1
15 under 20: 1
50 under 60: 1 (Patrick)
Females:
under 5: 1
5 under 10: 2
10 under 15: 2
20 under 30: 1 (Selina)
(Source: Heritage Quest: Series: M704 Roll: 390 Page: 9)
[35] 1841 & 1844, Patrick continues auctioneering in Preble County, Ohio.
Case 872 – April 10, 1841 – Estate of Michael House – Patrick Shields receipt for crying sale. (Preble County, Ohio Estate and Guardianships, Cases 501-999 by Audrey Gilbert)
1844
Case 1047 – August 3, 1844 – Estate of Aaron Bunger – Patrick Shields receipt for crying sale. (Preble County, Ohio Probate Abstracts, Estate and Guardianships, Cases 1000-1499 by Audrey Gilbert, Vol. 3)
[36] 1850 U. S. Federal Census: September: Patrick & family in Montgomery County, Ohio
1850 U. S. Federal Census
Montgomery County, Ohio
Jackson Township, District #111
13 Sep 1850
#1137-1139Patrick Shields, 65, male, carpenter, b Ireland Selina Shields, 38, female, b OH
Malinda Shields, 17, female, b OH
Maria Shields, 13, female, b OH
Nelson Shields, 11, male, b OH
James Shields, 9, male, b OH
Joseph Shields, 7, male, b OH
Jacob Shields, 5, male, b OH
Benjamin Shields, 3, male, b OH
Elizabeth Shields, 1, female, b OH(Internet, Ancestry.com: Roll: M432_714; Page: 351; Image: 158)
[37] 1850 U. S. Federal Census: November: Patrick & family in Darke County, Ohio
1850 U. S. Federal Census
Darke County, Ohio
Van Buren Township
20 November 1850
#105-#108Patrick Sheilds (sic), 66, male, Vanden Crier [Auctioneer]; born Ireland
Salina Sheilds (sic), 39, female, born Ohio
Malinda Sheilds (sic), 17, female, born Ohio
Mariah Sheilds (sic), 13, female, born Ohio
Nelson D. Sheilds (sic), 11, male, born Ohio
James H. [Harry] Sheilds (sic), 10, male, born Ohio
Joseph H. Sheilds (sic), 8, male, born Ohio
Jacob Sheilds (sic), 6, male, born Ohio
Benjamin F. Sheilds (sic), 4, male, born Ohio
Elizabeth Sheilds (sic), 1, female, born Ohio
Jacob Rex, 20, male, laborer, born Ohio(Source: Heritage Quest: Series: M432 Roll: 674 Page: 462)
[38] Deed: Ithaca, Darke Co., OH: COOVER to SHIELDS
Deed Book F-2, page 207 – Darke County, Ohio
George W. Coover to Patrick ShieldsKnow all men. That George W. Coover of Darke County Ohio in Consideration of eight hundred Dollars to him paid by Patrick Shields of same place the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hereby bargain sell and convey unto the said Patrick Shields his heirs and assigns forever the following premises situate in the County of Darke and State of Ohio and described as follows, to wit: In Lots Number twenty one and twenty two in the Town of Ithica (sic-Ithaca) as designated on the plat of said Town together with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging. To have and to hold the same to the said Paterick (sic-Patrick) Shields, his heirs and assigns forever. The grantor his heirs and assigns hereby covenanting with the grantee his heirs and assigns, that the title so conveyed is clear free and unencumbered and that he will warrant and defend the same against all lawful claims whatsoever. In Testimony Whereof the said George W. Coover together with Julia S. Coover his wife who hereby relinquish her right of Dower in said premises have hereunto set their hands and seals this thirtieth (30th) day of January A.D. 1856.
Executed in Presence ofState of Ohio Darke County ss.
John Devor
Francis M. Coover
George W. Coover (Seal)
Julian (her X mark) Coover (Seal)
Be it Remembered that on this seventeenth, 17th day if May A.D. 1856 Before me John Devor a County Surveyor in and for said County personally came George W. Coover the grantor in the above conveyance and acknowledged the signing and sealing thereof, to be his voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and the said Julia S. Coover wife of the said George W. Coover being examined by me separate and apart from her said husband and the contents of said deed made known to her by me, she then declared that she did voluntarily sign, seal and acknowledge the same, and she is still satisfied therewith. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set me hand and seal the day and year above mentioned.
John Devor (Legal Signature)
County Surveyor of Darke County, Ohio
Recorded 1st June 1857
[39] Deed: Ithaca, Darke Co., OH: SHIELDS to HARMAN
Darke County, Ohio – Deed Book G-2, page 29
Patrick Shields to Frederick HarmanKnow all men by these presents that Patrick Shields and Celina Shields of the county of Darke and State of Ohio in consideration of eight hundred dollars paid by Frederick Harman of Preble county have and do hereby bargain sell and convey unto said Frederick Harman and unto heirs and assigns forever the following premises in Ithaca Darke Coumty Ohio to wit. Lots number twenty one and two in the Town of Ithaca Darke County Ohio being each three rods in front and twelve rods back. To have and to hold said premises with their appurtenances unto said Frederick Harman his heirs and assigns forever. An said Patrick Shields for himself and heirs &c doth hereby covenant with said Frederick Harman his heirs and assigns that the said premises are free and clear of all incumbrances whatsoever that he has good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the premises as aforesaid and will forever warrant and defend the same with the appurtenances unto the said Frederick Harman his heirs and assigns against the lawful claims of all persons whatsoever.
In witness whereof the said Patrick Shields and Celina Shields wife of said Patrick Shields has hereunto set their hand and seal this first day of August Anno Domini eighteen hundred and fifty seven.
Signed Sealed and acknowledged
In presence of us
The State of Ohio Darke County
James B. Campbell
Henry Hepper
Patrick Shields (Seal)
Celina (her X mark) Shields (Seal)
Before me a Justice of the peace within and for said county personally appeared the above named Patrick Shields and Celina Shields and acknowledged the signing and sealing of the above conveyance to be their voluntary act and deed. And the said Celina Shields being at the same time examined separate and apart from her said husband and the contents of said conveyance made known to her by e she then declared that she did voluntarily sign seal and acknowledge the same and that she is still satisfied therewith this first day of August AD 1857.
J. B. Campbell J.P.
Recorded 30 November 1857
[40] 1860 U. S. Federal Census: Patrick & Family
1860 U. S. Federal Census
Darke County, Ohio
Van Buren Township
9 July 1860
Post Office: Delisle
#1090-#1108Patrick Shields, 76, male, grocery keeper, Real Estate $400; Personal Property $200; born Ireland
Salina Shields, 47, female, born Ireland
N. D. Shields, 21, male, day laborer, born Ohio
Harry Shields, 19, male, day laborer, born Ohio
J. [Jacob] R. Shields, 15, male, day laborer, born Ohio
Beaniaha (sic) [Beninah] Shields, 7, male, born Ohio(Source: Heritage Quest: Series: M653 Roll: 956 Page: 403)
[41] 1870 U. S. Federal Census: Patrick & Family
1870 U. S. Federal Census
Darke County, Ohio
Van Buren Township
23 August 1870
Post Office: Gettysburg
#206-#194Patrick Shields, 86, male, white, Retired Grocer, Real Estate $150; Personal Property $100; born Ireland; parents of foreign birth
Salina Shields, 55, female, white, Keeping House, born Ohio
Elizabeth Shields, 21, female, white, Dom[estic] Servant, born Ohio
Beninah Shields, 18, male, white, farm hand, born Ohio(Source: Heritage Quest: Series: M593 Roll: 1194 Page: 345)
[42] The land in Delisle, Darke County, Ohio held in the name of "Celina Shields" in 1857, passed at her death to her children: Lot 14: Selina (Freeman) Shields: Quit Claim Deed, Darke County, Ohio, Book 70, p. 177
Deed Book 70, page 177 – Darke County, Ohio Catharine Cox and William Cox her husband of Darke County, Ohio to Celina Shields of Darke County, Ohio; dated 8 August 1857; recorded 11 July 1877 (dates are correct); consideration of $150.00; Lot 14 in Delisle; “to have and to hold the same to the said Celina Shields and her heirs and assigns had by Patrick Shields.” (Signed) Catharine (her X mark) Cox, William Cox. Witnesses: Samson Albright, George Lane.
Deed Book 117, pages 371-372 B.F. Shields to C.P. Rowe; dated 24 July 1880; recorded 12 December 1896; consideration of $75.00; quit claim to lot fourteen (14) in the Town of Delisle as will appear per reference to the town plat of said town of Delisle.
Witnesses:
William Lock
T. W. Norris [witness to signing by Nelson and Sarah Shield(s)]
T. B. Norris [witness to signing by Nelson and Sarah Shield(s)]
Signed:
Nelson (his X mark) Shields (Seal)
B.F. (his X mark) Shields (Seal)
Sarah Ann Shields (Seal)
Perry (his X mark) Lock (Seal)
Elizabeth (her X mark) Lock (Seal)
Silas Martin (Seal)
Maria (her X mark) Martin (Seal)
Joseph (his X mark) Shields (Seal)
Henrietta Shields (Seal)
W.B. Shields (Seal)
Louisa Shields (Seal)
Sarah E. Shields (Seal)
The State of Ohio
Darke County ss
Be it Remembered that on this 24th day of July A.D. 1880 before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said county personally came the above named B. F. Shields, S.A. Shields, Perry Lock, Elizabeth Lock, Silas Martin, Mariah Martin the grantors in the above conveyance and acknowledged the signing and sealing of the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned and the said Sarah Ann Shields, Elizabeth Lock, Mariah Martin wives of the said B. F. Shields, Perry Lock & Silas Martin being at the same time examined by me separate and apart from their said husbands and the contents of said instrument being by me made known and explained to them they thus declared that they did voluntarily sign seal and acknowledge the same and that they are still satisfied there with as their voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal on the day and year last aforesaid
C.C. Briney, J.P (Seal)
State of Indiana
Fountain County ss
Be it Remembered that on this 4 day of September 180 before me G.W. McDonald a Notary Public in and for said county & State personally appeared the above named Joseph Shields and Henrietta Shields his wife and W.B. Shields and Louisa Shields his wife Grantors in the above conveyance and acknowledged the signing and sealing of the same to be their voluntary act and deed and for the uses and purposes therein mentioned In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 4th day of September 1880
C.W. McDonald (N.P. Seal) Notary Public
The State of Ohio
Franklin County ss
Before me T.V. Norris a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared the within named Nelson Shields and Sarah E. Shields his wife and acknowledged the signing and sealing of the within conveyance to be their voluntary act and deed and the said Sarah E. Shields being at the same time examined by me separate and apart from her said husband and the contents of said Instrument made known to her by me she thus declared that she did voluntary sign seal and acknowledge the same to be her voluntary act and that she is still satisfied therewith this 21st day of October A.D. 1880
T.B. Norris, J.P.
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