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Not sure about the individuals, but wanted to give you some information.
Tipton County, Indiana was formed in 1844. For the birth info you have before this date,
consider looking in neighboring counties (Madison, Howard, Clinton, Grant and Hamilton),
particularly Hamilton County. The southern half of what is now Tipton County was part of
Hamilton prior to 1844.
I have a Joseph A Shields married to Mary V. Locke on 26 Dec 1875 in Tipton County. It is
Marriages 1870-1905 Bk. 4, Page: 369.
In the 1900 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Howard County, Center Township, City of
Kokomo, 51 S. Washington Street. Joseph A Shields born Oct 1814 in Ohio, (both parents
born in PA) Joseph is living with wife (of 25 years) Mary V., born Feb 1835 in Kentucky
(both parents born in KY).