John Shields married Jane Hagerman. John Shields died on 19 January 1779 at Monmouth, New Jersey. John Shields was a New England Yankee, who fought under Ethan Allen and was called a "Green Mountain Boy". He was of Irish ancestry. He enlisted for service in the Revolution from Berks County, Pa.
During the battle at Monmouth, NJ, on June 28th, 1778, John saw Molly Stark carry a pitcher of cider to her husband, John. When John Stark fell wounded, she at once took over the cannon and loaded and fired until the enemy was repulsed. Congress later made her a Colonel for her bravery. She was known as "Colonel Molly Pitcher," the only woman so honored.
John Shields died Jan 19, 1779 from wounds received in the battle at Monmouth, NJ on June 28, 1778.
per Mrs. L. N. Taylor: "John Shields soldier of the Revolution, perhaps from PA. He had two sons in the Revolution also. One starved to death before he could get home. The Shields were called Yankeys."
Children of John Shields and Jane Hagerman
◦William Shields
◦Barney Shields
◦Henry Shields
◦David Shields
◦Joseph Shields
◦Jemima Shields
◦Mary Shields+ b. 1775, d. 16 Nov 18442,3
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