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     Weldon was born on 8 July 1921 at Celeste, Hunt Co., Texas.¹ He was the son of Charles Edgar Shields and Eula Frances Tompkins. Weldon died on 8 July 1921.

     S. A. Shindlebower married Elizabeth McMullen, daughter of Dr. Bethel McMullen and Nancy Elizabeth "Dink" Taylor.¹

     Angus was born on 7 April 1918 at Jakin, Early Co., Georgia. He married Beatrice Lorraine Borland, daughter of John Overton Borland and Eliza Delena Arnold, on 14 December 1941 at South Mills, North Carolina.¹ Angus died on 17 November 1977 at Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida, at age 59. His body was buried on 19 November 1977 at Memory Gardens, Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida.
     
Biography of Angus Morgan Shirah Jr.:

The following Biographical Summary of Angus Morgan Shirah Jr. was provided by Patricia Shirah Strickland.

Education: 1925-1928 Bellinger Hill School, Montgomery, AL 1928-1929 Carter Hill School, Montgomery, AL 1929-1931 Capitol Heights School, Montgomery, AL 1931-1933 Harmony School, Troy, AL 1933-1934 Woodlawn & Ramsey High Schools, Birmingham, AL (Note: Ramsey was a magnet type school and Angus was selected to attend) 1934-1938 Rehobeth High School, Dothan, AL (did not graduate)

In March 1938 he enlisted in the Navy in Macon, GA. He visited different parts of the nation and of the world. Early assignments were in aviation units attached to aircraft carriers where he advanced rapidly in ratings. Shortly after WWII began, he was awarded the rating of Chief Petty Officer and 2 years later (2-15-44) he was commissioned an Ensign. Some unusual war experiences were: Marshall & Gilbert Island Raids - 1942 (USS Yorktown CV-5) Battle of Coral Sea - 1942 (UT-5, USS Yorktown CV-5) Battle of Steward Island - 1942 (USS Enterprise CV-6) Occupation of Solomon Island - 1942 (USS Saratoga CV-3)

He was decorated with PUC with 1 star (USS Enterprise) and a Good Conduct Medal.

He joined the F&AM of Alabama in 1945 and the Scottish Rite of Freemason in 1947.

On January 30, 1959, Angus received his State Certificate of High School Equivalency through the US Navy. On July 1, 1964, Angus was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy with a commission of Lt. Commander. He was released in Norfolk, VA. He then moved the family to Tallahassee, FL to attend FSU and graduated on June 13, 1970 with a Batchelor's Degree in Social Studies Education. He received a teacher's certificate and began teaching at Amos P. Godby High School in September of 1970. He continued teaching until April of 1977 when he became ill with cancer and then died November 17, 1977.

     Clifford was born on 8 November 1922 at Mitchell Co., Georgia.¹ Clifford died on 16 May 1978 at Albany, Dougherty Co., Georgia, at age 55. His body was buried in May 1978 at Hopeful Baptist Church Cemetery, Mitchell Co., Georgia.

     Cynthia was born on 3 September 1959 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Angus Morgan Shirah Jr. and Beatrice Lorraine Borland. Cynthia died on 3 September 1959 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.

     (?) was born in 1914.¹ (?) Shiver was the child of Louis Hardy Shiver and Mary Eliza Hollingsworth. (?) died in 1914. An unknown person body was buried at Day Cemetery, Day, Lafayette Co., Florida.

     (?) was born in 1914.¹ (?) Shiver was the child of Louis Hardy Shiver and Mary Eliza Hollingsworth. (?) died in 1914. An unknown person body was buried at Day Cemetery, Day, Lafayette Co., Florida.

     (Dau.) was born on 25 April 1979. She was the daughter of Robert Bernard Shiver and Betty Jean Johnson. (Dau.) died on 25 April 1979.

     Arkansas was born on 16 September 1866. She was the daughter of James Allen Shiver and Mary Frances Sullivan. She married Peter Hughes, .¹ Arkansas died on 22 December 1938 at age 72.

     Baby was born on 7 April 1937.¹ He was the son of Russell S. Shiver Sr. and Lucille Sullivan. Baby died on 7 April 1937. His body was buried in April 1937 at Mt. Pleasant Bapt. Chr. Cem, Decatur Co., Georgia.