Brief Life History of Joseph
When Joseph Shield was born on 29 July 1832, in Alston, Cumberland, England, United Kingdom, his father, John Shield, was 36 and his mother, Mary Watson, was 35.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Joseph? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (6)
- Joseph Shield in household of John Shield, "England and Wales Census, 1841"
- Joseph Shield, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Joseph Shield, "England and Wales Non-Conformist Record Indexes (RG4-8), 1588-1977"
Parents and Siblings
1796–1851 Male
1797– Female
Siblings (7)
1820– Male
1826– Female
1828– Male
1832– Male
1833–1899 Male
+2 More Children
World Events (8)
1833 · The Factory Act Restricts Child Labor
Age 1
1843
Age 11
1880 · School Attendance Becomes Mandatory for Children
Age 48
Name Meaning
English: from Middle English s(c)held ‘hut’ (Old English sceld ‘shield’ in the sense ‘protection, shelter’), synonymous with the word in Shell 2, but found across England.
English: habitational name from one or more places called from Old English sceldu ‘shallow (water)’, perhaps including Shell Farm in Soham (Cambridgeshire).
English: nickname perhaps for an armorer, from Middle English sheld(e), shield(e) ‘shield’ (Old English scild, sceld).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.
