William Shields, donated the land for a cemetery where he is buried with his third wife. He arrived 11 August 1851 in Oregon Territory, having followed the Oregon Trail from Illinois. His first two (of three) wives died in childbirth. He had a total of 15 children. He lived in Indiana until 1833, when he moved to Illinois. He moved to Missouri in 1858.
Marriage Notes for William Shields and Winnefred CURL-95223
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Samuel and Eliza were first cousins.
Marriage Notes for Samuel Shields and Eliza SHIELDS-87812
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Marriage Notes for Michael Woods and Ester SHIELDS-87816
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Lived in Missouri
Marriage Notes for William Shields and Eliza CONWAY-87901
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