City: Clinchdale
SHIELDS, John K., public official; born Clinchdale, Tenn., Aug 15, 1858; son of Judge James T. and Elizabeth (Simpson) SHIELDS; received common school education; Democrat; admitted to bar, 1879; entered the practice of law as partner with father, and continued in same until latter retired, 1890, when he practiced as partner of R. E. L. Mountcastle, 1890-92; and again 1894-1902; Chancellor of 12th Chancery Division of Tenn., 1892-94; Associate Justice Supreme Court of Tenn., for Eastern Division of the State; re-elected 1910; and elected Chief Justice of the Court; P. O. address, Tate, Grainger County, Tennessee.
