Fifth Generation


205. Margaret Finlay SHIELDS was born on 27 March 1801 in Amherst County, Virginia. She died on 2 April 1831 at the age of 30 in Nelson County, Virginia.

Margaret Finlay SHIELDS and Willis Rucker PLUNKETT were married on 23 July 1818 in Nelson County, Virginia. Willis Rucker PLUNKETT was born on 2 March 1796 in Virginia. He died on 6 August 1883 at the age of 87 in Nelson County, Virginia.

1850 Census. Nelson Co, VA, Hh 873
Willis R. Plunkett, age 56, Farmer
Mala R., 45.
Mary A. 20. Casandra 17. Joseph 16. Jonathan 15. Pauline E. 13. Margaret H. 12. Thomas E. 7 and David W. age 3.

James not at home with his family - did not find him in 1850.

Margaret Finlay SHIELDS and Willis Rucker PLUNKETT had the following children:

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James Shields PLUNKETT.