James Andrew Shively was born on 11-Oct-1878 in Reardon, Ohio and died on 20-Mar-1836 in Nemaha County NE. He married Maggie Mae (May) Martin on 7-Feb-1897 in Nemaha County, NE. Maggie was born on 28-Apr-1881 and died on 29-Apr-1971.
James Andrew Shively was the son of George W. Shiveley who was born 25-Dec-1842 in Adams County, OH and died 8-Sep-1902 in Nemaha County, NE. George was married 1st to Paulina Jane Nelson and 2nd to Susan Isabelle Hall Robinson. Susan had been married 1st to Willis Henry Robinson. George Shiveley was the son of Jacob Shiveley and Elinor Hornback. Maggie Martin was the daughter of David G. Martin and Mary Susan Barker.
The following was extracted from The Nebraska Advertiser, Nemaha, Nebraska, Friday, September 12, 1902, Page 1, Column 3:
Death Of G. W. Shiveley
George W. Shiveley died at his home in Nemaha early Monday morning, September 8, 1902, age 59 years, 9 months and 14 days. He has suffered for some time from heart disease, which caused his death. A few weeks ago he went to Omaha and consulted specialists, but they gave him no relief. He realized that death was near and made his arrangements accordingly.
Mr. Shiveley was born in Adams county, Ohio, Dec. 25, 1842. He was married to Miss Paulina J. Nelson in 1864. To this union were born, four of whom died in infancy. His first wife died in 1874. In 1875 he married Mrs. Susan Robinson. To this union six children were born, four boys and two girls, all of whom survive him. He leaves a wife and eight children.
Mr. Shiveley was a man of integrity and was highly respected. He moved on a farm in Aspinwall precinct about twelve years ago, living there until last year, when he bought property in Nemaha and moved here.
The funeral services, conducted by Rev. T. C. Diltz of Brownville, were held at the Prairie Union church on Tuesday, September 9, 1902, and the remains laid at rest in the cemetery at that place. The bereaved wife and children have our sympathy.
The following was copied from the Nemaha County Herald, Auburn, Nebraska, Friday, January 3, 1930, Page 1, Column 6:
Woman Is Called To Life Eternal
Mrs. Susan I. Shiveley Has Been Summoned
Aged Resident Of Nemaha Passed Away After Short Illness And Leaves Family And Friends To Mourn Her Going — Had Lived Here Many Years
Mrs. Susan I. Shiveley of Nemaha passed away at her home at 1:35 o’clock Sunday afternoon after a brief illness of six days. Some five years ago Mrs. Shiveley had a severe illness and although she partially recovered her health was so impaired that she was unable to withstand the attack of pneumonia which developed following a severe cold.
Mrs. Shiveley had been a resident of Nemaha for 28 years and of the state for 43 years, having lived on a farm three and one-half miles southeast of Nemaha previous to moving to town. She had done much for the betterment of the community in which she lived and will be sadly missed by all.
Susan I. Hall was born in Adams county, Ohio November 18, 1851 and departed this life December 29, 1929 at her home in Nemaha at the age of 78 years, 1 month and 11 days.
She was one of ten children. In 1870 she was married to W. H. Robinson. Two children were born to this union, M. R. Robinson of Lone Jack, Mo., and one daughter, Mae, who died in infancy. After the death of her husband she was married to George W. Shiveley on January 4, 1875 and six children were born to them.
In 1886 she moved with her husband and family from Ohio to Atchison county, Mo. In 1890 they moved to a farm in Aspinwall precinct in this county where they resided until 1901, when they moved to Nemaha, where she lived until her death. Her husband died in 1902.
Mrs. Shiveley is survived by her six children, M. R. Robinson of Lone Jack, Mo, G. W. Shiveley of Portland, Ore., J. A. Shiveley of Nemaha, C. P. Shiveley of Dell Rapids, S.D., Mrs. Ellen R. Sanders of Brookings, S.D., Mrs. Ora O. DeLong of Afton, Iowa, and two stepsons, J. W. Shiveley of Odessa, Mo, and J. L. Shively of Auburn and by 19 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Other members of her family who survive are her sister, Mrs. Mary Robinson and brother, George Hall of Greenfield, Ohio. She united with the Christian church when a girl and remained faithful to her belief all the years of her life and always willing to do her part in her quiet, unassuming manner. Although her children were more than anxious to have her with them she wanted to be in her own home and during her last illness she remarked that she was so glad that she was in her own home. Her great joy was in doing for others. Among the noblest deeds of her life was the adoption of Roy Brown, and orphan child for whom she tenderly cared until he died at the age of 17 years. She was a wonderful mother to her children and grandchildren and a neighbor to everyone. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family, who miss her greatly.
The funeral was held from the Christian church in Nemaha Monday afternoon and was largely attended by old friends and neighbors.
Mention was made in the obituary for Susan I. Shiveley of Roy Brown. The following was found in The Nebraska Advertiser, Nemaha, Nebraska, Friday, January 15, 1904, page 1, Column 4:
Roy Brown died Wednesday night, Jan. 13, 1904, at the home of Mrs. Susan I. Shively, in Nemaha Nebr., aged 17 years, 1 month and 20 days. Roy has been a great sufferer for a long time of consumption. He has made his home for several years with his great aunt, Mrs. Shiveley, his parents being dead. The funeral services were held at the Christian church at 10 o’clock a.m. Friday, Rev. J. W. Sapp preaching the sermon. The body was taken to Prairie Union for burial.
A newspaper death notice as follows was copied from The Verdon Vedette, Verdon, Nebraska, Friday, July 27, 1894, Page 5, Column 4:
Died
At his home on the Jn. W. Jones farm, six miles northeast of Verdon, on Monday morning last, July 23, at 3 a.m., Mr. David Martin, age 49 years, of stomach trouble. Mr. Martin has been sick a long time and leaves a family of a wife and six children, four girls and two boys, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.
The following was found in The Falls City Journal, Falls City, Nebraska, Friday, July 27, 1894, Page 1, Column 5:
David Martin died on Monday morning and was buried on Tuesday at Prairie Union. Mr. Martin, at the time of his death, was living on the John Jones farm two miles south of Shubert. He is an old resident of Barada, well and favorable known, leaves a wife and several children to mourn a father’s and husband's death.
The following newspaper article was found in the Nemaha County Herald, Auburn, Nebraska, Thursday, September 6, 1934, Page 3, Column 1:
Funeral Rites For Aged Woman
Mary Susan Barker Died At Nemaha
Deceased Had Been Resident Of That Community For Many Years And Leaves Memory Of Good Works As Splendid Heritage — Funeral Last Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Susann Hall were held at the Christian church in Nemaha last Thursday afternoon and a large group of friends and neighbors were present to pay their respects to the memory of this good woman. The floral tributes by which the sentiments of sorrow and sympathy were expressed, were numerous and beautiful. The services were conducted by Elder Sapp of Brownville and music was furnished by Mrs. O. L. Minick, Mrs. Myra Kerker, Mrs. Mina Kindig and Mrs. Glen Duerfeldt. Mrs. Duerfeldt also sang “Face to Face” as a solo. Pall bearers were her six grandsons: Albert Martin, Homer Martin, Ward Shiveley, Muriel Hall, Stanley Hall and Rolly Cummings. Following the services burial took place in Prairie Union cemetery.
Mary Susan Barke was born April 12, 1855 in Johnson county, Missouri and passed away at her home in Nemaha, August 28, 1934 at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 16 days.
She came with her parents to Richardson county when a small child and grew to womanhood there and was united in marriage to David Martin December 21, 1874. To this union nine children were born: Ora, Dora, James and Nellie preceded her in death. There remains Lucinda at home, Mrs. Mae Shiveley of Nemaha, LeRoy of Lincoln, William P. of Shubert and Mrs. Ona Kenton of Sidney, Neb.
Her husband passed away in 1894 and on September 24, 1897 she was married to Harvey Hall and became a loving mother to his children.
Mrs. Hall united with the church when a young girl and kept the faith until the end, although she was deprived of attending church regularly on account of failing health she did what she could to help. She was a loving wife and mother and a kind and helpful neighbor.
She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, five children, seven step-children, twenty-six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Other surviving relatives are two brothers, C. P Barker of Nemaha and Charles Barker of Pender.
The following was copied from the Nemaha County Herald, Auburn, Nebraska, Thursday, January 7, 1937, Page 4, Column 6:
Aged Resident Called Beyond
Harvey Hall Had Reached Advanced Age
Many Years of His Long Life Had Been Spent In Nemaha County And He Was Known As Good Man And Outstanding Citizen — Funeral Saturday
Harvey Hall passed away last Wednesday night at the home of his son, Charles Hall near Nemaha at the age of 83 years, 1 month and 16 days. Many years of his life had been spent in that neighborhood and as those years passed he became one of the best known and highly respected residents of that community, therefore he had many friends by whom his death is mourned and who extend sincere sympathy to the surviving members of his family.
Mr. Hall was a son of Harvey and Abagoile Hall, and was born in Adams county, Ohio, November 14, 1853. He was married to Dora Hopper December 24, 1874 and to this union ten children were born. Elisha, George and Robert, preceded him in death. The surviving children are: Mrs. Lizzie Mollett, Chester, Okla.; Albert Hall, Nebraska City; Mrs. Mina Heyens, Stafford, Kans.; Ben Hall, Brownville; Charles Hall, Stella; Mrs. Dollie Defreece, New Plymouth, Idaho and John Hall, Falls City.
Mr. Hall started west with his family in 1885 and settled at Langdon, Mo. He remained there six years and then came to Nemaha county and remained here the greater part of his life.
His wife passed away March 1, 1894 and on September 24, 1897 he was married to Mrs. Mary Martin and became as a loving father to her children. His second wife passed away August 28, 1934.
Mr. Hall united with the Christian church in 1893 and was faithful to his religious duties until the end although during the past few years he was deprived of the privilege of attending services on account of failing health. Friends who knew him intimately regarded him as a consecrated Christian and one of God’s noblemen.
He leaves to mourn his passing, seven children, five step-children, 49 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Nemaha Saturday afternoon conducted by Elder J. W. Sapp of Brownville. A large number of friends attended the last rites and there was a profusion of beautiful floral tributes. Mrs. Bessie Duerfeldt and Mrs. Fay Kerker sang “Sweet Hour Of Prayer” and “Abide With Me” and piano accompaniments were played by Mrs. Clarence Russell. Pall bearers were Myrle Hall, Garlan Hall, Earl Hall, Wesley Heyen, Leonard Heyen and Stanley Hall. The services were followed by burial in the Hillsdale cemetery.
