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Selina Freeman Shields

Birth	:	28 Aug 1813 Kentucky, USA
Death	:	23 Mar 1880 Darke County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Ortonville Cemetery, Brandon Gardens, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8554993, -83.4561005
Inscription	:	wife of P. Shields aged 66y 6m 23d
Description	:	BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH of Selina (Freeman) Boyd-Shields by Audrey (Shields) Hancock 16 November 2011 SELINA FREEMAN, daughter of unknown parents, was born 28 August 1813 in Kentucky. (Source: Marilyn Shields) She married circa 1835 in Montgomery County, Ohio to (1) Thomas Boyd, a widower. (Marilyn Shields) Their marriage date appears to be 19 April 1836 in Preble County, Ohio records, although other dates are also given by researchers, Short & Bowers, as 5 May 1834 and another researcher as 1 May 1836) . Thomas and his unknown first wife were the parents of: Lucinda, Catherine,... Read More	BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH of Selina (Freeman) Boyd-Shields by Audrey (Shields) Hancock 16 November 2011 SELINA FREEMAN, daughter of unknown parents, was born 28 August 1813 in Kentucky. (Source: Marilyn Shields) She married circa 1835 in Montgomery County, Ohio to (1) Thomas Boyd, a widower. (Marilyn Shields) Their marriage date appears to be 19 April 1836 in Preble County, Ohio records, although other dates are also given by researchers, Short & Bowers, as 5 May 1834 and another researcher as 1 May 1836) . Thomas and his unknown first wife were the parents of: Lucinda, Catherine, Mary "Polly," James and Gabriel Boyd. It is not known if Selina was married previously. Thomas Boyd and Selina Freeman resided in perhaps Perry Township, Preble County, Ohio after their marriage. (Source: Internet, MONTGOMERY_CO_OH-L: Marilyn Shields) However, soon after their brief marriage, Thomas Boyd died in 1836, and soon after Patrick Shields, a widower, auctioneered Thomas Boyd's estate. (Source: Carolyn Frazee) Before all was settled, Patrick married Selina (Freeman) Boyd-Shields (Marriage record names her as "Selina Boyd") on 19 April 1836 in Lexington, Preble County, Ohio as his second wife. (Source: Carolyn Frazee) They were married by Samuel Robertson J. P. . (Short & Bowers) Patrick Shields, s/o Daniel & Mary (???) Shields (Irish immigrants), was born 1784 Ireland, and he was the widower of Mary Fogle, who was the mother of nine known children: Isaac, Rachel, William Henry, Abraham, Patrick F., Sarah, George William, Mary Jane, and Samuel Shields. By 1850 they resided in Darke County, Ohio. 1850 U. S. Federal Census Darke County, Ohio Van Buren Township P. O.: Delisle 20 November 1850 #105-108 Patrick Sheilds (sic), 66, male, vanden crier [auctioneer], born Ireland Salina Sheilds (sic), 39, female, born Ohio Malinda Sheilds (sic), 17, female, born Ohio Mariah Sheilds (sic), 13, female, born Ohio Nelson D. Sheilds (sic), 11, male, born Ohio James H. Sheilds (sic), 10, male, born Ohio Joseph H. Sheilds (sic), 8, male, born Ohio Jacob Sheilds (sic), 6, male, born Ohio Bengamin (sic) F. Sheilds (sic), 4, male, born Ohio Elizabeth Sheilds (sic), 1, female, born Ohio (Internet, Heritage Quest: Series: M432 Roll: 674 Page: 462 Image: 16) ********************* 1860 U. S. Federal Census Darke County, Ohio Van Buren Township P. O.: Delisle 9 July 1860 #1090-1108 Patrick Shields, 76, male, grocery keeper, Real Estate $4120 (?), Personal Property $200, born Ireland Salina Shields, 47,female, born Ireland N. D. Shields, 21, male, day laborer, born Ohio Harry Shields, 19, male, day laborer, born Ohio J. R. Shields, 15, male, day laborer, born Ohio Beainaka (sic) Shields, 7, male, born Ohio (Internet, Heritage Quest: Series: M653 Roll: 956 Page: 403 Image: 5) ****************** 1878 "State of Ohio County of Darke We William Nealeigh, of Arcanum and Abraham Shields of Greenville of Darke County Ohio make oath and say that we are aged respectively 67 and 57 years. That we well were acquainted for 15 years with Mary Shields, formerly Fogle, first wife of Patrick Shields, decd. late soldier of the war of 1812, whose widow, Celina Shields, is now making application for pension under a recent act of Congress on account of his service in said war. That said Mary Shields died at Eaton, Preble County on the ______ day of September A.D.,1833 or 4. We further declare that we have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim for pension. R. D. Springer D. Robeson William Nealeigh his Abraham X Shields Mark Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this 31st day of Oct. A.D. 1878 by William Nealeigh and Abraham Shields whom I certify to be respectable person entitled to full faith and credit and to whom the foregoing affidavit was read and fully explained. I am in no way interested in this claim. R. D. Springer, Notary Public, D.C.O." (Source: 1999, Courtesy of Carolyn (Roll) Brandon) [NOTE: William Nealeigh was son-in-law & husband of Rachel Shields, dau/o Patrick & Mary (Fogle) Shields. Abraham Shields was s/o Patrick & Mary (Fogle) Shields.] Patrick and Selina were the parents of 9 known children. Some records indicate they were the parents of 11 children. (Short & Bowers) The nine were: Mariah, Nelson Donnellan, James H. "Harry," Joseph M., Jacob R., Benjamin Franklin "Frank," Ann Elizabeth, William "Bill" Beniah, and Albert Shields. Patrick's death occurred in 1877 (age 93) and Selina's death in 1880 (age 67). Patrick and Selina are buried at Martin Cemetery, Greenville, Darke County, Ohio which is just east of St. Rte. #571, southeast of Greenville, OH. (Short & Bowers) (Source: SHORT, Mrs. Don of R. R. #1, Greenville, OH & her mother, Mrs. Dale BOWERS, [deceased by 1999] of R. R. #3, Union City, IN, SHIELDS Family History Booklet, "Daniel Shields Line," ca 1970, permission to use given by Mrs. Anita SHORT on 14 Jun 1999)

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Where is Selina Freeman Shields's memorial?
Selina Freeman Shields's memorial is located at: Ortonville Cemetery, Brandon Gardens, Oakland County, USA.
When did Selina Freeman Shields death?
Selina Freeman Shields death on 23 Mar 1880 in Darke County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Selina Freeman Shields's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8554993
Longitude: -83.4561005

Family Members:

Spouse

Patrick “Pat” Shields

(1784 - 1877)

Children

Mariah Shields Martin

(1837 - 1902)

Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Shields

(1847 - 1944)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ortonville Cemetery
Brandon Gardens, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8554993, -83.4561005

2. Carmer Cemetery
Ortonville, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8722000, -83.4533005

3. Eaton Cemetery
Ortonville, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8713989, -83.4203033

4. Bald Eagle Lake Cemetery
Brandon Gardens, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8220700, -83.4388200

5. Sweers Family Burial Ground
Goodrich, Genesee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8989500, -83.4760500

6. Mount Bethel Cemetery
Ortonville, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8027610, -83.4926610

7. South Hadley Cemetery
Hadley, Lapeer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8964005, -83.3966980

8. Horton Cemetery
Goodrich, Genesee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8849983, -83.5330963

9. Shurter Cemetery
Ortonville, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8056400, -83.3928500

10. Goodrich Cemetery
Goodrich, Genesee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9200000, -83.5060000

11. Seymour Lake Cemetery
Brandon Gardens, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8074303, -83.3717117

12. Hadley Cemetery
Groveland Township, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8302994, -83.5627975

13. Sanborn Cemetery
Hadley, Lapeer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9425011, -83.4552994

14. Springfield Plains Cemetery
Davisburg, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7667007, -83.4630966

15. Oakwood-Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Oakwood, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8725014, -83.3364029

16. Bigelow Cemetery
Springfield, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7797012, -83.5235977

17. Rural Vale Cemetery
Hadley, Lapeer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9007400, -83.3392000

18. Case Cemetery
Clarkston, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7916985, -83.3531036

19. Atlas Township Cemetery
Atlas, Genesee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9363180, -83.5354420

20. Greenwood Cemetery
Hadley, Lapeer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9550018, -83.4272003

21. Olive Branch Cemetery
Holly, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7907982, -83.5646973

22. Hadley Community Church Cemetery
Hadley, Lapeer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9507400, -83.4037500

23. Bridge Lake Cemetery
Clarkston, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7449989, -83.4774017

24. Davisburg Cemetery
Davisburg, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7543983, -83.5306015