hmtl5 John Shields b. 1719 Accomack County, Virginia d. 1784 Sussex County, Delaware: Gritton Genealogy

John Shields

Male 1719 - 1784  (65 years)

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  • Name John Shields  [1
    Birth 1719  Accomack County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death 1784  Sussex County, Delaware Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial Burial Details Unknown Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I4695  Gritton
    Last Modified 21 Apr 2026 

    Father Delight Shields,   b. 17 Apr 1696, City of Williamsburg, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1743, Accomack County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 46 years) 
    Mother Jerusha Stalker,   b. 1 Jan 1701, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Jan 1743, Accomack County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 42 years) 
    Marriage 1 Jan 1719  Accomack County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Family ID F2028  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary “Mercy” Chipman,   b. 1722, Stonington, New London County, Connecticut Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1784, Stokes County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years) 
    Children 
    +1. Abel Shields,   b. 7 Feb 1747, Sussex County, Delaware Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 May 1833, Forsyth County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years)
    Family ID F2017  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 21 Apr 2026 

  • Notes 
    • ~ John Shields Sr ~
      ( 1719-1784 )
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      Parents:
      Delight Shields ( 1696-1743 )
      Jerusha Stalker 1701-1743
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      Spouse:
      Mary ( Chipman ) Shields 1722-1784
      Marriage: 1747 - Sussex, Delaware, British Colonial America
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      Children of Mercy Chipman and John Shields Sr

      John Shields
      1746–1786

      Obediah Shields
      1746–Deceased

      Penesia Shields
      1747–Deceased

      Abel Shields
      1747–1833

      Rueben Shields *
      1750-1837

      Elizabeth Perusia Shields
      1747
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  • Sources 
    1. [S2] Find a Grave.