John Richard Shively was born 21-Jan-1853 in Jefferson County, OH and died 4-Dec-1935. He was the son of Jacob Shively (1827-1897) and Isabella Reed. For more information on Jacob and Isabella Shively see the Shively blog article written on December 9, 2016 and additional information on the article written on February 1, 2020. John Richard Shively married Nevada Walton Ford 13-Oct-1881. Nevada Ford was born on 3-May-1857 near Tipton, Moniteau County, MO and died 29-Jun-1936. Nevada Ford was the daughter of Alford T. Ford and Narcissus Jane Fisher.
The following newspaper article was extracted from The Tipton TImes, Tipton, Missouri, Friday, August 21, 1931, Page 1, Column 3:
To Celebrate Their Golden Wedding
Mr. And Mrs. John R. Shively Visit Former Home After Absence Of Twenty Years
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Shively, of Holly, Colo., parents of Mrs. Warren T. Martin, of east Tipton, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Martin, at whose home they will celebrate their Golden Wedding at a family reunion to be held Sunday, August 23. Mr. and Mrs. Shively are the parents of seven daughters and one son, all living.
All of the children will be present at the coming happy event: John R. Shively, Jr., Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mrs. Lloyd Day and son William, of Salt Lake City, Utah; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Foster and son, Shively Kent, of Kearney, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. George Beecher and daughter, Georgia, of Pueblo, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley M. Chase and two children, of North Girard, Pa.; Mrs. S. Malin, of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Baker and daughter, of Jefferson City.
During the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Shively in the Tipton community many years ago, Mr. Shively engaged in farming and handling stock. They belong to prominent pioneer families. Their Golden Wedding date is looked forward to by their children, other kindred and friends, with bright anticipation as one of the happiest periods of their lives, and no doubt, it will be.
Additional information regarding the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Shively was found in The Tipton Tipton Times, Tipton, Missouri, Friday, August 28, 1931, Page 1, Column 3:
Celebrated Their Golden Wedding
The Martin Home, Sunday, Scene Of A Happy Gathering Honoring Mrs. Martin's Parents
Rarely has a more enjoyable social event occurred in this or any other community than was the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. John Shively which took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Martin on Sunday last week. A somewhat romantic feature of the marriage of these then young people may with propriety be related here. The long and disastrous drouth of 1881, which for length of duration and serious consequences in this locality had ended, exceeding the one recently endured, and seemingly the bung had been pulled out of the water barrel. Both parties were living in Howard county. On the day fixed for the wedding the groom arrived on horseback leading a horse for his bridge. Because of the continuous rain no other method of traveling was to be thought of, and of course the wedding was not to be deferred. The couple set off for a preacher, but the rain began and the creek began to rise, and instead of proceeding to the preacher's home they found a Justice of the Peace convenient and sitting on their horses with the rain coming down, they plighted their troth.
As gloomy as the beginning of this marriage appears to be, no one who saw the bright, handsome, gracious daughters, which with one son together with numerous grandchildren constitute the fruits of it, will question its success.
Only a few intimate friends, outside of relatives were present. Mr. and Mrs. Shively lived for several years in this vicinity and won the esteem of the entire community.
A higher testimonial of the love an esteem with which Mr. and Mrs. Shively are held by their daughters could hardly be thought of than is furnished in the fact that all of them were present, coming from as far west as California, and as far east as Pennsylvania,
The sumptious dinner served could scarcely be surpassed. And what an abundance. Old ham, fried chicken, delicious pies and cakes, attractive salads, oh well, think of everything you can that's good, and seemingly it was there to tempt the palate.
The following was found in The Tipton Times, Tipton, Missouri, Friday, December 6, 1935, Page 1, Column 3:
John Shively Dies--Was Native Of Ohio
Was Extensive Land Owner And Stock Farmer -- Had Retired Several Years Ago
The death Wednesday morning at four o'clock of John Richard Shively, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Warren T. Martin, three miles northeast of Tipton, removes one of the familiar and early-day residents of this community. Had he lived until January 21st, next month, he would have been 82 years old. Mr. Shively's death was caused from uremic poisoning.
Born in Ohio, Mr. Shively came to Missouri with his parents, Jacob and Isabel Shively, locating near Glasgow. He was the eldest of a family of twelve children. On October 12, 1881 he married Miss Nevada Ford, the marriage occurring in Chariton county. Mr. and Mrs. Shively located north of Tipton, where they owned and operated, on an extensive scale, a large, well-improved farm. Mr. Shively was one of the well-known feeders of the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Shively reared a fine family of ten children, two of whom died in infancy. Besides the widow the seven daughters and one son surviving are: Mrs. Warren T. Martin, Tipton; John Shively, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Mrs. Stanley Chase, North Girard, Pa.; Mrs. Clarence Foster, Carnie, Nebr.; Mrs. Lloyd Day, Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. Arthur Baker, Jefferson CIty; Miss Lula Shively, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. George Beecher, Hinkley, Calif.
Four years ago Mr. and Mrs. Shively celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary, a memorable event in the lives of this highly respected couple.
Mr. Shively was noted for his fair dealing and for fine temperment his life being one of usefulness.
Funeral arrangements at this time are incomplete awaiting the arrival of the children.
The following newspapers obituary was taken from The Tipton Times, Tipton, Missouri, Friday, July 3, 1936, Page 1, Columns 4-5:
Mrs. John Shively Died At Her Home
Illness From Complications For Over A Year Claims Life Of Tipton Lady
The passing on Monday, June 29, 1936 of Mrs. John Shively, 79 years of age, removes a well-known Tipton lady. She had been ill for a year or more of complications and was only seriously ill a few weeks prior to her passing.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon Rev. G. M. Pierce officiating. The music consisted of a solo by Miss Thelma Martin and a duet by Miss Martin and Miss Helen Conn, Miss Mary Frances Collier accompanying at the piano.
Interment was in the Odd Fellows cemetery. The casket bearers were John Springer, Charles Robertson, A. M. Fry, Gregory Faherty, J. T. Renshaw, A. L. Collier.
Before her marriage to John Shively on October 13, 1881 Mrs. Shively was Miss Nevada Ford, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ford. She was born near Tipton May 3, 1857, and spent the greater part of her life in this community.
Five years ago Mr. and Mrs. Shively celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Tipton. Mr. Shively, a veteran Tipton stockman, passed away in Tipton last December 4th.
Surviving are the following children, Mrs. Warren T. Martin of Tipton; Mrs. S. M. Chase, of North Girard, Pennsylvania; John Shively, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Mrs. C. A. Foster, of Kearney, Nebraska; Mrs. L. H. Day, fo Denver, Colorado; Mrs. A. G. Baker, of Jefferson City; Mrs. Lula Malin, of Los Angeles, California and Mrs. George M. Beecher, of Kramer, California. Two children passed away in infancy.
Mrs. Shively was an excellent Christian lady. She was kindly and gracious in her every deed and her passing is mourned by a legion of friends,
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