SHIELDS, Jacob - Putnam

JACOB SHIELDS, a pioneer of Marion Township, was born in Jefferson County, Tennessee, October 22, 1827, son of Henry and Jane K. Shields, the latter being deceased. In 1830, when he was three years of age, he removed to this county with his parents, and has been a resident here ever since. His educational advantages were necessarily limited, having attended school principally during the winter season, at odd spells. He was married January 5, 1854, to Mary M. Elrod, daughter of Joseph and Catherine Elrod, early settlers of Hendricks County, this State. To this union were born two children--Lydia E., wife of Spencer W. Hunter, and Orlando H. Mrs. Shields died June 14, 1863, and October 19, 1865, Mr. Shields married Emily A. Cox, whose first husband was Jefferson cox, of Putnam county. Her parents, William and Ann McCarty, were early settlers of Putnam county, and among the first settlers of Warren Township. The were the parents of eleven children, of whom five are living--Abe, Sallie, Julia A., Mary A., and Emily A. Like all pioneers, they endured many hardships and privations. Mr. Shields owns 220 acres of excellent land, and resides on section 1. Politically he is a Democrat. Both are highly respected members of society.