In reply to the messages of Charles O'Shields,I am the Great Grandson of Wiley Drayton O'Shields born 1832 in Spartanburg S,C I have been researching my Family History since 1998 I have Wiley Drayton O'Shields -Bible record--Civil War discharge-- land deeds ---His Will and probate records
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as of this Date there is no Documentation of who the Parents or siblings ,Of Wiley Drayton O'Shields born in 1832 and death 1882 in Walnut Grove ,township of Spartanburg County S,C And the only connection of any Family members that is documented is his wife Julia Smith daughter of Enoch Smith and Abigale Elder and his SEVEN Sons ..... who are 1- James Monroe O'Shields 1852-1932 2- Francis Marion O'Shields 1853-1925--3-Robert Belton O'Shields born 1855-1901 4- Enoch Thomas O'Shields 1858 -1915 5-Gideon Henry O'Shields 1859-1859 -6- Henry Wetsel O'Shields 1860--1940 and My Grandfather was the youngest of these 7-Wiley G.S O'Shields 1863-1938 he was the Auditor of Spartanburg S,C FOR 32 Years , And all their families, This is what has been Documented up to this Date ,

And I will not dishonor my family by posting false information
Patrick Ryan O'Shields