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John Henry Shields Jr.

Birth	:	22 Feb 1832 Indiana, USA
Death	:	21 Oct 1907 Union County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hopeville Cemetery, Hopeville, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9450000, -93.9870000
Plot	:	06-25
Description	:	Son of John Shields and Jane Cammel. He married Elizabeth Campbell in 1852 in Diagonal, Union Co, IA. Their 12 children are listed in biography of his wife. He died age 75 years 7 months and 27 days. Inscription on stone "His toils are past, his work is done, He fought the fights, his victory won". Infant son Abraham is buried beside the parents. Although this picture shows the gravestone with a military marker, we have not found evidence of John Shields for military service and the marker has been removed [2009]. County records show that Joseph Hall Campbell Shields was in the Civil War and... Read More	Son of John Shields and Jane Cammel. He married Elizabeth Campbell in 1852 in Diagonal, Union Co, IA. Their 12 children are listed in biography of his wife. He died age 75 years 7 months and 27 days. Inscription on stone "His toils are past, his work is done, He fought the fights, his victory won". Infant son Abraham is buried beside the parents. Although this picture shows the gravestone with a military marker, we have not found evidence of John Shields for military service and the marker has been removed [2009]. County records show that Joseph Hall Campbell Shields was in the Civil War and it seems the marker should have been on his grave. More info: John H. SHIELDS, Jr., husband of Elizabeth (CAMPBELL), was born February 22, 1832 in Indiana, one of 10 children born to John H. SHIELDS, Sr. (1798-1860) and Jane (CAMMEL) SHIELDS (1802-18991). John, Jr. died at the age of 75 years, 7 months and 27 days on October 21, 1907 in Union County, Iowa with interment at Hopeville Cemetery where his parents are interred. John's epitaph reads, "His toils are past, his work is done, He fought the fights, his victory won." There is a G.A.R. flag holder beside Elizabeth and John's gravestone.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is John Henry Shields Jr.'s memorial?
John Henry Shields Jr.'s memorial is located at: Hopeville Cemetery, Hopeville, Clarke County, USA.
When did John Henry Shields Jr. death?
John Henry Shields Jr. death on 21 Oct 1907 in Union County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Henry Shields Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 40.9450000
Longitude: -93.9870000

Family Members:

Parent

John Shields Sr.

(1798 - 1860)

Jane Cambell Shields

(1802 - 1891)

Spouse

Elizabeth Campbell Shields

(1837 - 1910)

Siblings

Wesley Noel Shields

(1827 - 1871)

Martha Ann Shields Coon

(1834 - 1923)

Children

Mary Ann Shields Decker

(1854 - 1930)

Westley Nolan Shields

(1856 - 1927)

Susan Jane Shields Decker

(1861 - 1943)

Joseph Hopkins Shields

(1864 - 1941)

Effie May Shields German

(1866 - 1934)

Cora Belle Shields German

(1868 - 1961)

Abraham C. Shields

(1870 - 1871)

Clara Otis Shields Bullock

(1874 - 1965)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hopeville Cemetery
Hopeville, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9450000, -93.9870000

2. Olinger Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9690208, -94.0274887

3. Gregg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9138000, -93.9520000

4. Leas Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9080009, -94.0220032

5. Homewood Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9220009, -94.0419998

6. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9183100, -94.0530100

7. Westerville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8824606, -93.9666116

8. Warrick Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8960000, -93.9234000

9. Sanders Cemetery
Doyle Township, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9730000, -93.9016000

10. Claypool Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0126114, -94.0303497

11. OGrady Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8643990, -93.9907990

12. Westervelt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8630955, -93.9753771

13. Wheelis Cemetery
Grand River, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8755000, -93.9215000

14. Murray Cemetery
Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0278015, -93.9456024

15. Lacelle Cemetery
Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9446500, -93.8690300

16. Otterbein Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9990005, -94.0879974

17. West Union Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0191994, -94.0721970

18. Pumptown Cemetery
Union Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8670000, -94.0667000

19. Thayer Catholic Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0374985, -94.0357971

20. Cornwall Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9047165, -94.1102295

21. Abel Cemetery
Arispe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9790001, -94.1429977

22. McKee Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8647000, -93.8622000

23. Young Cemetery
Grand River, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8255172, -93.9424396

24. Bell Family Cemetery
Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0625267, -93.9240036