May 12, 1806

James Shields, US army general, the only person to be elected a senator by 3 states, is born in Altmore, Co. Tyrone

Ireland

James Shields, US army general, the only person to be elected a senator by 3 states, is born in Altmore, Co. Tyrone. This May 12, 1806 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

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