Dr. J. Sean Callan, a descendent of James Shields, has written a book, well researched, about him. Courage and Country, James Shields * More than Irish Luck The author is from Lake Forest, IL jseancallan@aol.com http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.r andolph/726/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am seeking information on Senator James J. Shields b. 1806 and died in 1879. He married Mary Anne Carr and was the son of Charles Shields and Anne McDonnell Shields. He settled in Kaskaskia, Illinois in 1826? and taught school and studied law. I can't find any information on his parents or his children. I would like more information concerning his parents Charles Shields's parents and his children. I know also that he was born in Ireland. He held many positions in government such as Governor of Oregon besides being elected for office as a U.S. Senator. If anybody has more information on him,please let me know. I have hit a brick wall concerning his genealogy history. Thanks, Yvette ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILRANDOL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.24/592 - Release Date: 12/18/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.24/592 - Release Date: 12/18/2006