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Elzina Jane Shields Hollinger

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Birth	:	11 Jul 1851 Gallia County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	7 Oct 1918 Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Lineville, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5928001, -93.5269012
Description	:	On December 25, 1872, Mr. Hollinger married Miss Elzina J. Shields, a daughter of Madison and Cynthia (Long) Shields, natives respectively of Virginia and of Pennsylvania. He was of Yankee stock and she of Dutch descent. They were married in Ohio and there she passed away when Elzina was but six years of age. Mr. Shields subsequently married Miss Mary Jane Turner, of Gallia Co., Ohio. After farming in the Buckeye state for a number of years he came to Iowa in 1865 and located in Morgan township. He became the owner of land in Missouri and eventually removed to... Read More	On December 25, 1872, Mr. Hollinger married Miss Elzina J. Shields, a daughter of Madison and Cynthia (Long) Shields, natives respectively of Virginia and of Pennsylvania. He was of Yankee stock and she of Dutch descent. They were married in Ohio and there she passed away when Elzina was but six years of age. Mr. Shields subsequently married Miss Mary Jane Turner, of Gallia Co., Ohio. After farming in the Buckeye state for a number of years he came to Iowa in 1865 and located in Morgan township. He became the owner of land in Missouri and eventually removed to Mercer county, that state, where he died in the spring of 1907. Mr. and Mrs. Hollinger have three children. C.M., who was born "August 9, 1874, married Miss May Craig and they reside in Grand Island, Nebraska, where he is var and train inspector for the Union Pacific shops. They have three children, Francis, Velma and Hazel. Buford, who was born October 17, 1875 is a farmer by occupation. He married Miss Mamie Duncan, of Lineville, Iowa, and they have eight children, Willard, Siebert, Gerald, Hubert, Vinetta, Ralph, Juanita and Alta. Harold A. whose birth occurred January 20th, 1883, is farming in Morgan township. He married Maude Orey and their children are four in number, namely Bernard, Miles, Elsie and Myrtle. Mr. Hollinger belongs to the Masonic blue lodge at Pleasanton and to the Grand Army post of that town and is popular in both organizations. He and his wife hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal church, to the support of which they contribute and in whose ork they are deeply interested. No movement whose object is the general welfare lacks his hearty cooperation and during the many years that he has resided in this county he has gained the sincere respect of all who have come in contact with him. *************** ELZINA JANE (SHIELDS) HOLLINGER Posted By: Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert Date: 4/10/2002 at 19:36:11 Decatur County Journal Thursday, October 24, l9l8 ELIZA JANE SHIELDS, daughter of M. and CINTHIA SHIELDS, was born in Gallia County, Ohio, August 23rd, A.D., l85l, died at her home in Morgan Township, Decatur County, Iowa, at l0 o'clock Monday night, Oct. 7th, A.D., l9l8; age 67 years, l month and l4 days. Her mother died when she was young, she came with her father and family to Iowa in the spring of l865 and settled in Morgan Township, Decatur County. When l5 years old, she was converted and baptized in the Christian Church at Leon, Iowa; after her marriage she changed her membership to the Methodist Church at Union. The church at that place was abandoned but she ever remained a true Christian, and died as she had lived believing in a risen Savior. She was united in marriage to Mr. J.M. HOLLINGER, December 24th, A.D., l862, Parson Green Elmore officiating and three sons were born to this union, namely; CLYDE M., of Easterbrook, Wyoming; J.B., of Lineville, Iowa and HARRY A., of Pleasanton, Iowa. She suffered much pain with remarkable fortitude and patience and was never confined entirely to her bed and was attending to her household work all day Monday and retired about eight o'clock in the evening and passed away at l0 o'clock without a struggle. If death loves a shining mark, he found her ready. Her brother, LEE SHIELDS and sister, MISS MINNIE RAGAN were present. Funeral services were held at the Elm M.E. Church on Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Trotter of Lineville, and interment made in the Evergreen Cemetery at Lineville, Iowa. She leaves her husband, 3 sons and their families, l6 grandchildren, also 2 brothers, ASHLEY SHIELDS of Pleasanton, Iowa and LEE SHIELDS of Mercer, Mo., and l sister, MRS. LINNIE (SHIELDS) RAGAN of Mercer, Mo., besides many other relatives and friends to mourn her death. The family wish to express their sincere thanks to all who assisted and gave sympathy in their sad bereavement. **Elzinas obit has many errors. Eliza Jane s/b Elzina Jane Daughter of Cinthia s/b Cynthia (Long Shields) md Dec 24 1862, s/b Dec 25 1872 (1st child born 1874) Sister Miss Minnie Ragan s/b Mrs Linnie Ragan (my g grandma)

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Elzina Jane Shields Hollinger's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Lineville, Wayne County, USA.
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Elzina Jane Shields Hollinger death on 7 Oct 1918 in Decatur County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.5928001
Longitude: -93.5269012

Family Members:

Parent

James Madison “Matt” Shields

(1823 - 1906)

Spouse

Jason March Hollinger

(1840 - 1922)

Siblings

Violet Ann “Ann” Shields Wasson

(1855 - 1894)

Elizabeth Ellen Shields

(1860 - 1865)

Eliza Emma Shields

(1862 - 1865)

Syntha Lily Shields

(1864 - 1865)

Children

John Buford Hollinger

(1875 - 1952)

Harold Ashley “Harry” Hollinger

(1883 - 1965)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Lineville, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5928001, -93.5269012

2. South Lineville Cemetery
South Lineville, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5793991, -93.5177994

3. Duncan Cemetery
Lineville, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5969009, -93.5042038

4. Gatliff Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5917000, -93.5619000

5. Elm Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5931015, -93.5733032

6. Logan Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6178017, -93.5633011

7. Laughlin Cemetery
South Lineville, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5635986, -93.4869003

8. White Oak Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6208000, -93.5761032

9. Yingling Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5755997, -93.5843964

10. Hamilton-Hayes Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6371994, -93.5008011

11. Girdner Cemetery
Mercer, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5414009, -93.5269012

12. Hollars Cemetery
Mercer, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5569000, -93.5768967

13. McKinney Cemetery
Mercer, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5447006, -93.5610962

14. Moore Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5661011, -93.5922012

15. Shira Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5478190, -93.4802979

16. Corder Cemetery
Lineville, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6475900, -93.5509400

17. Fugate Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5889000, -93.6057800

18. Clio Cemetery
Clio, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6341742, -93.4654947

19. Alley Cemetery
Mercer, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5278015, -93.5128021

20. Wilder Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5463982, -93.4539032

21. Shield Goff Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6674995, -93.5171967

22. White Oak Cemetery
Mercer, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5233002, -93.5744019

23. Shields Cemetery
Woodland, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6589012, -93.5988998

24. Big Springs Cemetery
Lineville, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6824989, -93.5335999