Obituary:
James Milton Shields of Germany Valley died at his home at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, 1946 after an extended illness. Born in Black Log on April 11, 1875, he was the son of John and Susan (Fortney) Shields. In 1895 he was united in marriage with Annabelle Reed, who died in 1918. Eleven children survive: Mrs. Olive Ritchey, Ryde; Mrs. Mabel DeArment and Elmer J. Shields both of Lewistown; Cloyd Shields, McVeytown R.D.; Luther J. Shields, Germany Valley; Mrs. Edith Warner, Huntingdon R.D.; William H. Shields, Oxford; Mrs. Mary M. Beatty, Shirleysburg; Oscar S. Shields, Mount Union; Mrs. Alma E. Clark, Ritchvale; and James W. Shields, at home. There are fifty grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Two sisters also survive: Mrs. Elizabeth Briggs of Bellwood and Mrs. Edith Cramer of Altoona. Following their marriage the Shields established their home in Sugar Valley where Mr. Shields was a farmer and where he was also known as a barn builder. He lived at his present house for the last forty-one years. A prayer service was held today at the late home followed by a service at 2 p.m. in the Stone Church, Germany Valley. The Rev. Martin Scholten and the Rev. George Swayne officiated. Interment was made in the Germany Valley Cemetery, Clark funeral service.
Obituary:
James Milton Shields of Germany Valley died at his home at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, 1946 after an extended illness. Born in Black Log on April 11, 1875, he was the son of John and Susan (Fortney) Shields. In 1895 he was united in marriage with Annabelle Reed, who died in 1918. Eleven children survive: Mrs. Olive Ritchey, Ryde; Mrs. Mabel DeArment and Elmer J. Shields both of Lewistown; Cloyd Shields, McVeytown R.D.; Luther J. Shields, Germany Valley; Mrs. Edith Warner, Huntingdon R.D.; William H. Shields, Oxford; Mrs. Mary M. Beatty, Shirleysburg; Oscar S. Shields, Mount Union; Mrs. Alma E. Clark, Ritchvale; and James W. Shields, at home. There are fifty grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Two sisters also survive: Mrs. Elizabeth Briggs of Bellwood and Mrs. Edith Cramer of Altoona. Following their marriage the Shields established their home in Sugar Valley where Mr. Shields was a farmer and where he was also known as a barn builder. He lived at his present house for the last forty-one years. A prayer service was held today at the late home followed by a service at 2 p.m. in the Stone Church, Germany Valley. The Rev. Martin Scholten and the Rev. George Swayne officiated. Interment was made in the Germany Valley Cemetery, Clark funeral service.
Family Members
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John Pius Shields
1854–1940
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Francis Kendrick Shields
1856–1910
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Alice A. Shields Depew
1858–1942
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Jane L. Shields Wallace
1860–1881
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Clara Agnes Shields Shope
1862–1926
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Sarah Ellen "Sadie" Shields Foust
1864–1906
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Mary Etta Shields
1867–1888
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Elizabeth Martha Shields Briggs
1870–1949
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Edith M. Shields Cramer
1873–1950
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Olive Viola Shields Ritchey
1896–1970
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Mabel F. Shields DeArment
1898–1975
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Cloyd F. Shields
1901–1979
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Luther J. Shields
1902–1977
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Elmer John Shields
1904–1974
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Orrie Milton Shields
1906–1946
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Edith E Shields Warner
1908–1978
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William H. Shields Sr
1910–1988
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Mary A. Shields Houpt
1912–1997
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Oscar S. Shields
1914–1952
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Alma Evelyn Shields Clark
1916–1979
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James W. Shields
1937–2003
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