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William Earl Shields

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Birth	:	21 Mar 1887 Hildreth, Franklin County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	10 Dec 1937 Holt County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	New Lutheran Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0397900, -97.4223600
Description	:	W. Earl Shields of Norfolk, for twenty years one of the most widely-known traveling men in this section, was instantly killed between 12:30 and 1 o'clock this afternoon, when his car ran off the grade on Highway No. 8, twelve miles east of O'Neill, at what is known as Kohler's corner, and was badly wrecked. The accident is believed to have been caused by a tire blow-out. A passer-by saw the wreckage and notified the sheriff at O'Neill. The body was taken to Biglen's undertaking parlors there. He had been traveling east, apparently on his way home, when the accident... Read More	W. Earl Shields of Norfolk, for twenty years one of the most widely-known traveling men in this section, was instantly killed between 12:30 and 1 o'clock this afternoon, when his car ran off the grade on Highway No. 8, twelve miles east of O'Neill, at what is known as Kohler's corner, and was badly wrecked. The accident is believed to have been caused by a tire blow-out. A passer-by saw the wreckage and notified the sheriff at O'Neill. The body was taken to Biglen's undertaking parlors there. He had been traveling east, apparently on his way home, when the accident happened." "Mr. Shields head struck the windshield with such force as to break the glass and it is thought his neck may be broken. He was a traveling representative of the Independent Baking company of Moama, having held that position for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Shields were married more than twenty years ago. She was before their marriage Miss Emma Heckman. They have lived here ever since their marriage. They have no children." Source: quotes from "The Norfolk Daily News", Friday, Dec. 10, 1937 on page 1. Funeral will be held Sunday at Norfolk with burial in Prospect Hill cemetery. "The accident was caused by blowing out of the left front tire while he was traveling toward Norfolk. The blowout caused the car to go into a ditch, but Mr. Shields was able to keep his machine under control, marks in the ditch indicate. However, it struck some chicken fence or wire and swerved against a tree. When the automobile struck the tree, Mr. Shields was thrown against the steering wheel with such force that he chest was crushed, causing instant death. Friends believe that if the car had not struck the fence or wire and had been and been deflected against the tree, Mr. Shields would have been able to drive safely out of the ditch. The car was badly wrecked." "He was a traveling representative of the the Independent Baking company of Omaha, having held that position for many years." He was born March 21, 1887 at Hildreth, Nebraska. He was survived by his wife, his mother Mrs. Alice Shields at Holdrege, 1 sistter Mrs. Hugh Ware at Holdrege, 2 brothers: George at Lincoln, Fred [city not shown]. He was a World war veteran. Source: extracted and quotes from "The Norfolk Daily News", Saturday, Dec. 11, 1937 on page 1 and 6. Information also in "The Norfolk Daily News", Monday, Dec. 13, 1937 on page 5.

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Where is William Earl Shields's memorial?
William Earl Shields's memorial is located at: New Lutheran Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison County, USA.
When did William Earl Shields death?
William Earl Shields death on 10 Dec 1937 in Holt County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Earl Shields's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0397900
Longitude: -97.4223600

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Emma H. Heckman Shields

(1892 - 1957)

Siblings

Maude B Shields Ashby

(1877 - 1934)

Lyda M. Shields Ware

(1884 - 1960)

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Coordinate: 42.0397900, -97.4223600

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