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Descendants of William (1) Shields

Generation No. 4
17.Matthew⁴ Shields (James³, William (2)², William (1)¹) died Unknown.He married Lucretia Pasteur.She died Unknown.

Child of Matthew Shields and Lucretia Pasteur is:

Mary Magdalene⁵ Shields, died Unknown.

21.James⁴ Shields (James³, William (2)², William (1)¹) was born 1700 in Williamsburg, Virginia, and died 1750 in York, Virginia.He married (1) Elizabeth Cobbs.She died Bef. 1737.He married (2) Anne Marot Bef. 1737.She died Abt. 1769 in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Notes for James Shields:
According to John A. Shields, James was appointed in 1744 to be surveyor of York County, Virginia.
From "Irish Settlers in America" by Michael J. O'Brien, Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1979:
[Jean] Marot kept a tavern at Williamsburg and one of his daughters married first the grammar master at William and Mary College and, after his death, she married James Shields of York County.Their daughter Anne married Robert Armistead.
From a menu dated 17 June 1994 from Shields Tavern at Colonial Williamsburg: The first tavern on this site opened shortly after the Capitol was completed in the early years of the eighteenth century.By the time James Shields became keeper in the early 1740s, Shields Tavern was a familiar gathering spot for burgesses, travelers and townspeople.Like most longterm businesses, this one experienced periods of both prosperity and decline.William Byrd II and other wealthy Virginians frequented this tavern when John Marot was its keeper. Within two years of buying the property in 1708, Marot doubled the tavern's size and stocked the cellars with fine wines.After his sudden death in 1717, Marot's widow and others operated the tavern, but never as successfully as Marot.
Several years after James Shields married Marot's daughter Anne, he left his nearby plantation and moved into town.It is likely that he renovated the premises in the early 1740s and added the small east wing in hopes of attracting well-to-do customers away from the Raleigh and Wetherburn's taverns.Two major events taught Shields that tavernkeeping could be a precarious business. One morning in early 1747, the Capitol burned, and later that year, the town suffered from a smallpox epidemic.All of his immediate family and his town slaves caught the disease, and one of his slave men died.
Shields wrote his will at that time. He left 100 pounds sterling to each of his daughters "provided the Seat of Government should not be removed from Williamsburg," but only half that amount if the capital moved within 10 years. James Shields died in 1750.His widow operated the tavern for a few months before she remarried.Then she moved up the street to help run the tavern belonging to her new husband and former competitor, Henry Wetherburn.
The original tavern disappeared before the Civil War. In 1954, Colonial Williamsburg reconstructed the present building on the site of the original tavern.Based on early eighteenth-century structures, the tavern was reconstructed in 1988.
The Colonial Williamsburg Almanack says that Henry Wetherburn became a tavern keeper at Williamsburg in August 1731.Some time in the 11 months prior to June 1732, he married Mary Bowcock, widow of Henry Bowcock, a tavern keeper.By 1736, Wetherburn was operating the Raleigh Tavern. by 1746, he opened Wetherburn's Tavern.Henry Wetherburn's wife, Mary, died 1 July 1751. Ten days later, Wetherburn married Anne Marot Shields, widow of tavern keeper James Shields and daughter of tavern keeper John Marot.Anne closed Shields Tavern and joined her new husband at Wetherburn's.
The Almanack reports that George Washington dined frequently at Wetherburn's.
Notes for Anne Marot:
From "Irish Settlers in America," by Michael J. O'Brien: In the Virginia Gazette of the year 1737 appear frequent references to public balls "at the house of Mrs. James Shields of Williamsburg," and there are still numerous people of the name in that part of the State.
On his death, Henry Wetherburn left one-third of his estate to Mary during her lifetime, to go on her death to his nephew Edward Nicholson, who inherited the bulk of the estate. Edward Nicholson died before Mary, and the estate went to his son, Henry, a minor.

Children of James Shields and Elizabeth Cobbs are:

37	i.	Elizabeth⁵ Shields, died Unknown.
38	ii.	Frances Shields, died Unknown.
39	iii.	Hannah Shields, died Unknown.

Children of James Shields and Anne Marot are:

40	i.	Anne⁵ Shields, born July 31, 1742; died Unknown.She married (1) Frederick Bryan; died Unknown.She married (2) Robert Booth Armistead; died Abt. 1766.
41	ii.	James Shields, born October 27, 1745; died Unknown.He married (1) Susannah Page; born December 26, 1745; died Unknown.He married (2) Rebecca Lawson; died Unknown.
42	iii.	Christiana Shields, born December 23, 1745; died Unknown.She married David Minge; died Unknown.

22.John⁴ Shields (Delight³, William (2)², William (1)¹) was born 1719 in Accomac Co, Virginia, and died 1757 in Sussex Co, Delaware.He married Mary Chipman 1747 in Kent Co,Delaware.She was born Abt. 1725, and died Aft. 1800.
Notes for John Shields:
From Core Douglas:One source says John Shields died 1784 in Sussex County, Delaware.Sandra Bryant says his death occurred about 1757, probably in Kent County, Delaware.
Notes for Mary Chipman:
According to John Edgar Shields:Mary Chipman was a Mayflower descendant.
From Corey Douglas:Five of Mary Chipman's ancestors arrived in America on the Mayflower in 1620.

Children of John Shields and Mary Chipman are:

+	43	i.		Abel⁵ Shields, born February 07, 1747/48 in Sussex Co, Delaware; died May 07, 1833 in Kernersville, Guilford Co, North Carolina.
	44	ii.		Reuben Shields, Reverend, born June 29, 1750 in Camden, Delaware; died 1837 in Kernersville, North Carolina.He married (1) Mary Moore Abt. 1775 in Kent Co,Delaware; born Abt. 1755 in Kent Co, Delaware; died Abt. 1818 in Stokes Co, North Carolina.He married (2) Elizabeth Masten Aft. 1818; died Unknown.

Notes for Reuben Shields, Reverend:
From Corey Douglas:
The Reverend Reuben Shields is No. 69680 in the Mayflower Index, Vol. III 1960.
After the death of his father, Reuben Shields lived in the home of his uncle, Benjamin Chipman, in Kent County, Delaware. He witnessed Benjamin's will and was named as next of kin in the will of Benjamin's wife. Abel and Elizabeth were mentioned in their stepfather's will, but Reuben was not. Paris Chipman Jr. and Benjamin Chipman were known as Nicholites, and it is believed Reuben was also. He is described as a minister in the book "Descendants of Barnett and Elizabeth Meier Idol." Reuben and Abel and their
half-brother, James Dunning, migrated to North Carolina about 1784 with Reuben and Abel settling near what is now Kernersville, and James Dunning settling in Guilford County.
Sandra Bryant says it is thought that their mother, Mary Chipman Shields Dunning Edmondson moved to North Carolina to live with them. Many members of the family migrated to Indiana and westward, and Paris Chipman Dunning, the youngest son of James Dunning, served a term as governor of Indiana.
Reuben Shields' will, dated 21 August 1837, leaves to his wife, Elizabeth Shields, "my house and a sufficient support and maintenance of the plantation during her life or widowhood and after her decent support is made out, the balance of grain and other produce raised to belong to my grandson Elisha Shields, who now lives with me and tends the farm, provided said Elisha Shields continues to tend and cultivate said farm." He also gave Elizabeth a gray mare, a cow, a feather bed and necessary furniture, half of the balance of household and kitchen furniture and the right to dispose of the property as she saw
fit. At Elizabeth's death, all land were to go to Elisha and, if Elisha died without issue, to grandson Andrew Shields. To sons Abel and Samuel, he left one dollar each "and no more" and the same amount to his daughter Lydia, wife of Isaac Beeson. Elisha was to have a colt from the gray mare. After these bequests the remainder of personal property was to be sold and divided equally among William Shields, Benjamin Shields, Susannah Teague, Jerusha Idol, Elizabeth Payne and granddaughter Mary Idol. David Hendricks was named executor.

Notes for Mary Moore:
Mary Moore arrived in North Carolina in 1784

iii.

Elizabeth (Perusia) Shields, born September 25, 1752 in Kent Co, Delaware; died July 12, 1826 in Kent Co, Delaware.She married Joseph Kimmey; born March 07, 1753 in Kent Co, Delaware; died December 22, 1802 in Kent Co, Delaware.

Notes for Elizabeth (Perusia) Shields:
Per Corey Douglas:Elizabeth's name may be Perusia.

23.James (2)⁴ Shields (William (3)³, James (1)², William (1)¹) was born 1694 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and died April 1749 in Augusta Co, Virginia.He married Jean Armstrong.She died Unknown.
Notes for James (2) Shields:
James was listed as "cordwainer", (shoemaker).In 1746 he bought 297 1/2 acres of land on Moffett's Creek, Augusta County, Virginia.At his death in April 1749 he left a widow, Jean Armstrong, and a minor son, John.Having left no will, his brother, John was appointed to administer his estate.The son, John, shortly thereafter, settled in Rockfish Gap, Amherst County, Virginia, but in 1752, he bought land from Beverly Manor, situated near the original plot on Moffett's Creek, which was paid for by his Uncle John.(Augusta County Deed).
James and his son, John, were involved in a lawsuit that is recorded under the title of Robert Robertson vs. James and John Shields.In 1746 James Shields sold to William Snowden a tract of land in Borden's grant, which Snowden subsequently sold to Robertson.The records in the original transfer were not properly entered and Robertson brought suit in 1748 to quiet the title.James died before its settlement and the minor son, John, was made defendant.Theanswer was made by John Shields, the uncle, as guardian.The sheriff's return in the case indicates that in 1752 John, the defendant, lived in Albemarle County, Virginia.
According to Corey Douglas:
John A. Shields says the Chalkley Records and other historical data of Augusta County, Virginia make frequent reference to Thomas, James and John Shields, who settled in what is now Rockingham County in the Shenandoah Valley in 1738 or 1740, having come from Chester County, Pennsylvania.He said James Shields was listed as a "cordwainer" or shoemaker.In 1746, he bought 298.5 acres on Moffett's Creek.
In 1756, James Shields sold land to William Snowden, which Snowden sold to Robert Robertson.Robertson brought suit in 1748 to quiet the title.James died before the matter was resolved, and service was made on James' son John through his uncle and guardian John.The sheriff's return shows that in 1752 John lived in Albemarle County, Virginia.He later moved to the Yadkin River in North Carolina.
Christine Brown shows James was born in Kent County, Maryland.

Children of James Shields and Jean Armstrong are:

	46	i.		William⁵ Shields, died Unknown.
	47	ii.		John Shields, born November 02, 1740 in Amherst Co, Virginia; died 1802 in Nelson Co, Virginia.He married Margaret Finley; born June 26, 1748 in Augusta Co, Virginia; died Unknown.

26.Elizabeth (1) (Eliza)⁴ Shields (William (3)³, James (1)², William (1)¹) was born June 03, 1704, and died 1742 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania.She married George Hathaway.He died Unknown.

Child of Elizabeth Shields and George Hathaway is:

William⁵ Hathaway, died Unknown.

27.John (2)⁴ Shields (William (3)³, James (1)², William (1)¹) was born 1709 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania, and died January 1772 in Harrisonburg, Virginia.He married Margaret Perry Abt. 1730 in Augusta Co, Virginia, daughter of Robert Perry and Leah Morris.She was born October 21, 1710, and died Bet. 1772 - 1773.
Notes for John (2) Shields:
In about 1740 John and his two brothers, Thomas and James and his father, William, moved to Augusta, Rockingham County, Virginia, in the lower Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
John and his brother, Thomas, were closely associated in their activities in the wilderness.In 1749, both purchased land from Beverly Manor in Augusta Co.(Chalkey Records, Vol. 3, pp 173, 175)The description of their property indicates John's tract adjoined land owned by Robert Christian and Thomas's tract was not far away.The names of John, Thomas and James appear on several documents such as witnesses to will, and buying and selling of property within the county.
Prior to the Revolution, both John and Thomas were in the Augusta County Militia.Perhaps John's advanced age was the reason for his serving in the Militia rather than the Continental Army.John served with Capt. John Willson's Company, and Thomas served with Capt. John Christian's Company
John made his will, dated 23 January 1772, and it was probated 17 November 1773.The sons that were named in his will, Thomas and William, refused to act in the capacity [of executor] and on 17 November 1773 the court appointed Margaret, his wife and the son, Thomas, as Administrators.
Corey Douglas' records state:
Was administrator of the estate of his brother John, who died leaving a widow and a minor son.
John bought land in 1742. His will filed 23 January 1772 mentions his wife, Margaret, and sons John, Thomas and Robert and daughter Mary. Robert was the father of the Ten Brothers.
In 1740, John and his two brothers and their father moved to Augusta County, Virginia, settling near Harrisonburg.
John and his brother Thomas were closely associated in activities in the wilderness. In 1749, both bought land from Beverly Manor in Augusta County. The description of their land indicates John's tract adjoined land owned by Robert Christian, and Thomas' land was nearby.
Prior to the Revolution, John and Thomas were in the Augusta County Militia. John served with Capt. John Wilson's company and Thomas with Capt. John Christian's company.
John's will dated 23 January 1772 was probated 17 November 1773. His son William declined to act as executor of the estate, and the probate court appointed Margaret and the son Thomas as administrators.
John's will as deciphered by Christine Brown:
In the name of God Amen. The twentieth third day of January 1772: John Shilds of Augusta free holder, being very weak of body but of perfect mind and memory Thanks be given unto God therefor calling unto mind the mortality of my Body and knowing that it is appointed for men once to die do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament, that is to say principly and first of all I give and recommend my soul unto the Hands of Almighty God that give it and my Body I recommend to the earth to buried in decent Christian Burial at the Desecration of my Escecutors nothing doubting but at the general I shall receive the same again by the might Power of God, and as touching such worldly estate where withit has pleased God to Bless me in this Life, I give demise and despose of the same in the following manner and form, --
First, I give and bequeath to Margaret my dearley beloved wife is to heave her vittels and Drinck and the House wee Live in and the Belld coe and the Brinled cow and four evs and her bed and to calfs. no. . . . to be l. . . . off this estate at her last bequeath her death.
I give to my son John the Half of the Estate he now possesses and a Ewe and Lamb also to my son Thomas I give this Estate I Now Live on by him to be possessed and enjoyed and a Cow and a hepher with Calve and a Black and White Hepher also he is to ansuier all Debts or Demands Legaly Due on the said Estate allso to my son Robert I give a Cow and
Hepher and a Ewe and Lamb and to my Daughter Marrey I give thirty pounds to be paid to hir by my son Thomas in the spease of too hears and hir Horse and his Cow and too Sjeepe and I also constitue and apoint and ordain Thomas Shields and my son William Shields and William Hays my sole Escecutors of this last Will and Testament and I do Hear by utterly Disalosee revock and Disannul all and every other Testaments wills Ligacees Bequests and Esceduutors by me in any ways before named willed and bequested satifing and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I heave here unto set my Hand and Seal the Day and Year above written.
Signed Sealed published peronunced and declared by the said John Shields as his last will and Testament in the Pesence of us the Subscribers.
John Shields (his mark)
John Shields
William Shields
William Shields
William Hays
Following is a codicil to the John Shields will:
Be it known to all Men by thise presents that I John Shields of Agusta Freeholder heave made and declared my last Will and Testament in writting heaving Deat the Twentith Forth January 1772 I the Said John Shields by this Present Codicil do ratify and confirm my said last Will and Testament and do give and bequeath unto my son William the other Half of that Estate where my sons John now Lives in Securety untill he be Paid the money he has lade out for it, and the Said half Estate be valied as Sold and he Paid his money
- - - -
I also give to my beloved wiff the half of the remainder the the other half I give to my son Robert to be Paid by my Esecutors and my Will and meaning is that this Codicil be adjudge to be apart and parcel of my last Will and Testament and that all things thearein mentioned and contained by Faithfuly and truly performed and as fully and amply in every respect as if the Same Were So. Declared and set down in my Said last Will and Testament witness my hand this Twentith forth Day of January 1772.
John Shields
Notes for Margaret Perry:
See Margaret's sister, Elizabeth, for an interesting connection to the "Mayflower".

Children of John Shields and Margaret Perry are:

Marrey⁵ Shields, died Unknown.

Notes for Marrey Shields:
Some sources give Marrey's name as Mary Ambers Shields.

	50	ii.		William (4) Shields, died Unknown.
	51	iii.		John (3) Shields, born 1735; died July 23, 1819 in Augusta County, Virginia.He married Lucinda Bowman; died Unknown.

Notes for John (3) Shields:
John settled on the Dan River in North Carolina shortly after the Revolutionary War.

+	52	iv.		Thomas (2) Shields, born 1737; died Abt. 1781.
+	53	v.		Robert (1) Shields, born November 09, 1740 in Harrisburg, Rockingham, Virginia; died January 18, 1802 in Sevier Co, Tennessee.