Fought in War of 1812. Was a farmer and miller and spent his entire life in Sevier County, Tennessee area. Will probated 28 March 1865 in Sevier County.
From Knoxville Gazette: "Mr. Richard Shields, aged 50 years, who was a soldier under General Harrison at the Battle of Fort Thomas, to Miss Emily Adams, aged 17 years, in Sevier County October 25, 1843 by A. J. Burnett, Esq."
1860 census of Sevier County, Tennessee shows residents of Richard Shields household as Robert Shields, 65, farmer; Emily Shields, 36; John C. Porter, 17; M. W. Shields, 13; Sarah Shields, 10; Mary Shields, 6; Robert Shields, 3, and Deborah Shields, 8 months.
Grave marker in Middle Creek Cemetery near Seviervillle, Tennessee reads: "In Loving Memory of/Richard S. Shields/1793-1865/War of 1812 (Ind)/Buried in this Cemetery/Son of Robert & Sabra White Shields/Husband of/Susanna Thurman (1801-1841)/Emily E. Adams (1824-1927)
On 30 October 1850, Richard Shields, 56, made a declaration to obtain bounty lands based on his war service. He said he was a private in a company commanded by Capt. Craven Paten in the regiment commanded by Colonel Ruple. He enlisted at Coroden, Indiana in March 1813 and was discharged six months later at Salt Spring, Indiana. He left his discharge papers with his mother, and they were destroyed in a fire which consumed he home. The Treasury Department reported that Richard enlisted 1 May 1813 and served until 31 December 1813. In 1855, Richard made another declaration for additional lands and stated he had received 80 acres in 1850.
On 14 September 1882, Emily E. Shields, 58, made a declaration to receive bounty lands based on the service of her late husband. It said they were married 29 October 1843 and that Richard died 31 March 1865 at his home in Sevier County.
Emily Adams and James Porter were engaged when James Porter died. Emily Adams had his son John Calhoun Porter after his death.
The Minute Book of the Red Bank Primitive Baptist Church gives Emily's name as Emily Elizabeth (Adams) Shields.
Marriage Notes for Richard S. Shields and Emily Ellen Adams SHIELDS-86346
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Emily Adams and James Porter were engaged when James Porter died. Emily Adams had his son John Calhoun Porter after his death.
The Minute Book of the Red Bank Primitive Baptist Church gives Emily's name as Emily Elizabeth (Adams) Shields.
Marriage Notes for James Porter and Emily Ellen Adams SHIELDS-86346
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Joseph moved to Kentucky in 1808 with his father and then on to Monroe County, Indiana, where he reared his family of five boys.
References:
(1) Kith and Kin; Vol. IX, page 110, 111.
Historical Notes:
(1) James Bias was a pioneer settler in Cabell, Logan and Boone Counties.
He served as deputy sheriff of Cabell County while living on Missouri Fork of
Hewetts Creek. According to the 1847 Tax records and the 1848 Land records,
James Bias served as the first Sheriff of Boone County.In 1816, James Bias was appointed a Deputy Sheriff of Cabell County and
was then living at or near the mouth of Missouri Fork of Hewett Creek, in
present day Boone County. His bailiwick probably included the area between
Spruce Fork and the Guyandot River, all of whic was then in Cabell County.We have no record of the time of the marriages of James and Obediah Bias.
ALl that is known of the first wife of James Bias is that her name was Peggy,
and that she died in the late 1820's. It is known that they had several
children but the name of only one son is known, Obediah, who was born 25 April
1814, and who was called Obediah, Jr., to distinguish him from his uncle and
grandfather, both of whom had the same given name.Probably about 1830, James Bias married Mary Brooks. She was the daughter
of Richard and Margaret Clancy (or O'Clancy) Brooks of present Wyoming County.
No record of their marriage has been found but as present Wyoming was then a
part of Logan County, it is presumed that their marriage was recorded there,
but the courthouse and practically all of its records were burned in February,
1862.It was reported that James Bias served one term in the Virginia
Legislature, as a representative from Logan County, but this has not been
verified.Both James and Obediah Bias, sons of Obediah, Sr., are listed in the 1840
Census of Logan County; James with six children, and Obediah with ten. Also
listed is Obediah Bias, Jr., son of James, with two children.
References:
Necessary Explanations:
(1) Some references give Margaret's name as Whitten.
References:
(1) Information supplied by Mr. Ronnie Graybeal of Riverton, Utah.
References:
(1) Information supplied by Mr. Ronnie Graybeal of Riverton, Utah.
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