James Shiels
- 3rd Generation
- Parents: Dan Shiels & Janet Scott
- Born: 1750 in South Leith, Midlotian, Scotland
- Died: Unknown in Scotland
- Married: Janet Younger
- 2 Children
This is an AI created photo based on actual photos that we have from the 1800’s and info from the specific area and time period.
James Shiels was born in 1750 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. He was the first child of Dan Shiels and Janet Scott.
His father was a stone mason and most likely was working in this area when they were married and had children. Later, they moved back closer to their roots in the Peebles area.
The map below shows the Peebles area and it’s proximity to Glasgow & Edinburgh. It also shows Lanark, Carluke, East Kilbride where later generations were born
James and Janet Younger’s Family
James married Janet Younger on December 2, 1768, in Peebles, Scotland. Janet was born on August 5, 1750, in South Leith, Midlothian. Records show that both were living in Peebles on October 30, 1768, when their banns were published.
James and Janet had two children
- Robert Shiels was born on January 16, 1769, in Skirling, Peebles, about three miles northeast of Biggar. He married Annie Dickson and raised a large family. More details are provided on the Next Page.
- Thomas Shiels was born on May 12, 1771, in Kilbucho, Peebles, about five miles southeast of Biggar. No verifiable information is currently available about Thomas.
