This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shields Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/ihB.2ACI/4230 Message Board Post: Zachariah Shields was born on June 16, 1826, Greene County, TN (Family Bible) died: December 10, 1863 at his home in Tompkinsville, Monroe County, KY while home on furlough (Union Soldier) Zach married Martha Lloyd Tadlock, June 16, 1846 in Greene County, TN - they had 6 daughters - 3 are still living in 1900. His parents were William Shields (son of David Shields and Rachel Waddell) and Mary Polly Mathews married December 27, 1825 in Washington County, TN William Shields died in Bonham, Fannin County, TX and is buried there.