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Where did the Irish Shields family come from? What is the Irish Shields family crest and coat of arms? When did the Shields family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Shields family history?
This name was anglicized from Ó Siadhail in Gaelic, meaning an 'ancestor of Siadhail' (the prefix O denotes 'grandfather of'). Siadhail has been translated to mean 'sloth' or 'sluggishness'. As this name is descriptive of its original bearer, it is considered to be a nickname. However, many Irish of this name originally came from England or Scotland where the name Shields is derived from an Old English word meaning 'shed' or 'hut' - a somewhat more flattering meaning.
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
- A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)
Spelling variations of this family name include: Shiel, Sheilles, Sheild, Sheill, Sheels, Sheils, Sheil, Shield, Shields, Shieles, Shiels, Shiells, Shielles, Shiell, Sheills, Sheilds and many more.First found in the Ulster region counties of Donegal, Derry, Antrim and Down. This family are reputed to be descendents of the great King Niall of the Nine Hostages.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Shields. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
- Reverend Archibald Shields who led the first Virginian settlement also held estates in Jamaica
Shields Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Eliz Shields, who landed in Carolina in 1724
Shields Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Charles Shields, who landed in America in 1807
- Alexander Shields, who arrived in Washington County, Pa in 1808
- Peter Shields, who arrived in America in 1808
- George Shields, who arrived in America in 1811
- Frindley Shields, who landed in New York, NY in 1815
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We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- Francis Alexander Shields (1941-2003), American Republican, executive at Revlon, best known as the father of the actress Brooke Shields
- Christa Brooke Camille Shields (b. 1965), American actress and former fashion model better known as Brooke Shields
- James Shields (1810-1879), American politician and U.S. Army officer
- Francis Xavier "Frank" Shields (1909-1975), famous amateur American tennis player
- Teri Shields (b. 1933), American actress, film producer, socialite and mother of actress Brooke Shields
- Brooke Christa Shields (b. 1965), American actress, author and model
- William Joseph Shields (1888-1961), original name of Barry Fitzgerald, the Irish stage, film and television actor
- Carol Ann Shields CC, OM, FRSC (1935-2003), Canadian author and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction as well as the Governor General's Award in Canada for her 1993 novel The Stone Diaries
- Brigadier Peter Ross Shields, Canadian Commanding Officer Increment Headquarters I Canadian Corps, England
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We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- Brooke's Book: Ancestry of Brooke Shields by Daniel MacGregor.
- Shields Family.
- Irish Origins of the Shields Family by John Edgar Shields.
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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Omne solum forti patria
Motto Translation: Every land is a native country to a brave man
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Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
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- Johnson, Daniel F. Irish Emigration to New England Through the Port of Saint John, New Brunswick Canada 1841-1849. Baltimore, Maryland: Clearfield, 1996. Print.
- Bullock, L.G. Historical Map of Ireland. Edinburgh: Bartholomew and Son, 1969. Print.
- Heraldic Scroll and Map of Family names and Origins of Ireland. Dublin: Mullins. Print.
- Sullivan, Sir Edward. The Book of Kells 3rd Edition. New York: Crescent Books, 1986. Print. (ISBN 0-517-61987-3).
- Grehan, Ida. Dictionary of Irish Family Names. Boulder: Roberts Rinehart, 1997. Print. (ISBN 1-57098-137-X).
- Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Galveston Texas 1896-1951. National Archives Washington DC. Print.
- Burke, Sir Bernard. General Armory Of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Ramsbury: Heraldry Today. Print.
- Browning, Charles H. Americans of Royal Descent. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
- McDonnell, Frances. Emigrants from Ireland to America 1735-1743 A Transcription of the report of the Irish House of Commons into Enforced emigration to America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-1331-5).
- Egle, William Henry. Pennsylvania Genealogies Scotch-Irish and German. Harrisburg: L.S. Hart, 1886. Print.
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