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| Henry Lane Shively Death Certificate |
Henry Lane Shively was born on 23-Apr-1858 in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL and died on 1-Apr-1940 in Bonners Ferry, Boundary County, ID. Henry was married 1st in Jefferson County, Montana on 24-Mar-1885 to Amanda E. Guthrie (Guthery). Amanda was born on the 16-Mar-1867 and died on 6-Sep-1892 in Jefferson County, Montana. Henry was married 2nd to Agnes Honora Flynn on 8-Oct-1895 in Lewis and Clarke County, Montana. Agnes was born on 18-Jun-1869 in New Munich, Stearns County, MN and died on 10-Dec-1935 in Bonners Ferry, Boundary County, ID.
Henry Shively was the son of Owen Shively and Mary Wintrode. Owen Shively, born 20-March-1824 in Stark County, Ohio was married to Mary Wintrode McClure in Huntington County, Indiana on 29-June-1848. Mary Wintrode was married first to Alfred H. McClure in Huntington County, Indiana on 2-May-1841. Mary Wintrode McClure Shively died 13-July-1899. Owen Shively married second on 11-March-1890 in Huntington County to Eva Weaver Plum. Eve Weaver was married first on 17-February-1857 to George Plum.
Owen Shively was the son of Daniel Shively and Mary Sarah Weaver. Amanda E. Guthrie was the daughter of R. Jackson and Eliza J. Guthrie. Agnes Flynn was the daughter of Patrick Flynn (1823-1896) and Catherine McDonald (1836-1928).
On the 1870 Indian Village Township, Tama County, IA census is the family of Owen Shively age 46, wife Mary age 48, daughter Lucinda age 20, daughter Mary age 17, son Jacob age 14, son Henry age 12, and daughter Elmira age 3. On the 1880 Village of Garwin, Tama County, IA census is the household of John Lewis, wife Emma, nephew Emmet J. age 21 and boarder Henry L. Shively age 21. On the 1900 Township No. 5, Jefferson County, Montana census are Henry L. Shively born Apr-1858 age 42, wife Agnes H. born Jun-1871 age 28 married 5 years, daughter Blanche E. born Oct-1888 age 11, son Raymond born Jul-1896 age 3 and son William H. born Feb-1898 age 2. Listed on the 1910 Copeland, Bonner County, ID census are Henry L. Shively age 51 married 2 times, wife Agnes age 39 married 1 time, son Raymond F. age 13, son William H. age 11, daughter Agnes K. age 7, son Owen age 4, daughter Mildred M. age 2, son Donald. On the 1920 North Bonners Ferry, Boundary County, ID census are Henry Shively age 62, wife Agnes H. age 48, daughter Agnes 18, son Owen age 15, daughter Mildred age 11, son Donald age 9, daughter Mabel M. age 7. On the 1930 Lewiston City, Precinct 15, Nez Perce County, ID census are Henry L. Shively age 71, wife Agnes H. age 59, daughter Mabel M. age 14, daughter Agnes C. Felch age 27, son in law Myrl A. age 34, granddaughter Dorothy M. age 4.
The following newspaper article was copied from the Bonners Ferry Herald, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Thursday, June 2, 1949, Page 12, Column 3:
Shively Family Held Reunion Here
Seven sons and daughters of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Shively and their families gathered over the week-end for the first reunion of the family since 1939.
Dinner was served on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Myrl Felch and on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Shively.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Shively came to this community in 1902 from Boulder, Mont., making the trip with a covered wagon. They home steaded at Copeland, moving to Bonners Ferry in 1911.
Those attending the reunion were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shively, Ahsahka, Idaho; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Shively, Portland, Ore.; Mr. and Mrs. Owen Shively and daughter Donna Lee, Grangeville, Idaho; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shively, Newport, Wash.; Mrs. Mable Dorn, Dishman, Wash.; Mr. and Mrs. Don Shively and family, Mr. and Mrs. Myrl Felch and Mr. and Mrs. Rex Plumlee, all of Bonners Ferry. One sister, Mrs. Paul Dempsey, and family, of Nez Perce, were unable to attend.
Extracted from the Helena Semi-Weekly, Helena, Montana, Thursday, April 2, 1885,, Page 7, Column 7:
Married
SHIVELY-GUTHERY.—Near Boulder City, March 24th, 1885, by Rev. H. W. Currin, Mr. Henry L. Shively to Miss Amanda E. Guthery, both of Jefferson county.
From The Age Sentinel, Boulder, Montana, Thursday, September 8, 1892, Page A5, Column 2:
Death Of Mrs. Shively
Mrs. H. L. Shively departed this life last Tuesday evening after a short period of illness. The disease was quick consumption, and as she had a delicate constitution it was an easy matter for grim death to claim its victim. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Guthrie and had a large circle of friends in Boulder. She leaves a husband and little daughter to mourn her death. The funeral took place from the Presbyterian church,, and a large concourse of sympathizing friends followed the remains to their last resting place in the Boulder cemetery.
The newspaper record of Henry Shively’s second marriage was found in The Age Sentinel, Boulder, Montana, Thursday, October 10, 1895, Page A3, Column 3:
H. L. Shively and Miss Agnes Flynn were married in Helena Tuesday, and are now domiciled in the pleasant home in Boulder on Centennial street, which Mr. Shively had ready and waiting for his bride.
Copied from The Age Sentinel, Boulder, Montana, Thursday, October 17, 1895, Page A2, Column 5:
Another Regular Ovation
The Degree Of Honor In Holiday Attire
A Bride And Groom Made The Recipient Of A Beautiful Rug And A Regular Feast
The distinguishing feature of the Degree of Honor meeting last Monday evening was the feast of reason and cake, sandwiches and doughnuts, and the flow of soul and coffee. Yes, the event was extraordinary in another respect: The hall was graced by the presence of a real, live bride and groom - Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Shively nee Miss Agnes Flynn. A recess was called by Chief of Honor Mrs. Dodley Halford in order that the newly wedded couple might be given an opportunity to receive the congratulations of the lodge — Bro. Shively being the Master Workman in the A. O. U. W. The bride looked lovely in pearly white, is an admirable woman, and Mr. Shively can congratulate himself on making such and excellent choice.
After the young married folks had been called in, and just prior to the feast, Mrs. Belle Sloss stepped up, and after making a very pleasing address to them, produced a beautiful rug, which the groom accepted with hearty thanks.
Those present were: J. C. Sloss and wife, F. C. Berendes and wife, John Berkin and wife, Rowland Rightenour and wife, Dan Merrill and wife, Dr. Leighton and wife, John Guthrie and wife, Richard Hammer and wife, Rev. Blythe and wife, S. A. Robertson and wife, H. L. Shively and wife, Mesdames Hay, Halford, Douglas, Gillam, Berteau, Filcher, Foster and Cook. Visitors — Miss Bessie Barlett and C. B. Robertson.
The party was a pleasant one, and all joined in wishing the bridal party a pleasant journey through life.
This lodge frequently has these outbursts of pleasure, but this is the first where a real live bride and groom were present to indulge in the festivities.
The following was found in the Bonners Ferry Herald, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Thursday, April 4, 1940, Page 1, Column 7:
H. L. Shively Passes After Brief Illness
Served As County Commissioner When County Was Created in 1915 — Also Served 1934-36
Services Yesterday
Came here Twenty-Seven Years Ago From Boseman, Mont.
Henry L. Shively, 81, passed away here early Monday morning following a brief illness. Funeral services were held from the Crouch chapel at 10:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon, Rev. M. R. Gallaher, local Methodist minister officiating. Interment was in Grandview cemetery.
The services were attended by a large crowd, and there was a profusion of flowers.
The pallbearers were N. R. Selover, Joe Walters, F. A. Davis, J. W. Reid, John Conway, Sr., and J. C. Vernon. All of the children were here for the services.
Mr. Shively was born at Tama City, Iowa, April 23, 1858. His early years were spent in Iowa. He also resided in Montana before coming here from Bozeman in 1903. He homesteaded in the Copeland district, where he farmed for many years, but in recent years had made his home in Bonners Ferry, on the Northside.
In 1915 when Boundary county was created, Mr. Shively was appointed to the board of commissioners, of which he was elected chairman. After serving a term he retired from public life, but again in 1934 was a candidate for commissioner. He was elected for a two-year term, again serving as chairman of the board. He retired on completion of his term.
Several years ago Mr. Shively moved to Lewiston, residing there for a time, but her returned to Bonners Ferry. Except for his residence in Lewiston he had resided in Boundary county continuously since 1903.
As a county official he was conscientious and very much on the conservative side. He sought at all times to have full value for county money and to hold taxes down to a minimum.
He is survived by eight children. They are: Mrs. Fred Phillips, Newport, Wash.; Raymond Shively, Ahsahka, Idaho; William Shively, Yreka, Calif.; Mrs. Myrl Felch, Garfield, Wash.; Owen Shively, Grangeville, Idaho; Mrs. Paul Dempsey, Nez Perce, Idaho; Don Shively, Bonners Ferry and Mrs. Mert Don, Greer, Idaho.
The Herald joins with the community in extending sincere condolence to the bereaved relatives.
The newspaper obituary for Agnes Honora Flynn Shively was copied from the Bonners Ferry Herald, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Thursday, December 12, 1935, Page 1:
Mrs. Shively Passes Away
Had Resided Here Many Years - Last Rites Tomorrow
Mrs. H. L. Shively, 66, passed away at her home on the Northside Tuesday evening after an illness of six months. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock from St. Ann’s Catholic church, Father J. M. Haegy officiating. Rosary will be said at the Crouch chapel this evening at seven o’clock.
Agnes Flynn was born at Sauk Center, Minn., June 18, 1869. She was married inn October, 1895 to H. L. Shively, at Helena, Mont. The couple came to Bonners Ferry in 1902, later filing on a homestead in the Copeland district, where they resided until 1910, when the moved to town, where they have since resided except for six years spent at Lewiston, Idaho, and two years in California.
Besides her husband Mrs. Shively is survived by eight children: Ray Shively, Ahsaka, Idaho; W. H. Shively, Klamath Falls, Ore.; Owen Shively, Grangeville, Idaho; Mrs. Paul Dempsey, Nez Perce, Idaho; Mrs. Fred Phillips, Priest River, Idaho; Mrs. Mert Dorn, Wenatchee, Wash., and Mrs. Myrl Felch and Donald Shively, Bonners Ferry. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Wm. Stewart, Seattle, Wash., and one brother, John Flynn, Twin Falls, Idaho.
Relatives here for the service include all of the children with the exception of W. H. Shively, who was unable to come.
Mrs. Shively was one of the most beloved matrons of the counties, and her death is mourned by all.
The Herald joins in offering heart-felt sympathy to the family in their sad bereavement.





