George Lincoln Shively And Amanda Catherine Nail Who Lived In Blair And Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

George Lincoln Shively was born on 20-Nov-1860 in Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA and died on 25-Mar-1915 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, PA.  He was married 1st to unknown wife who died on 29-Nov-1884. George married 2nd to Amanda Catherine Nail on 15-Aug-1894 in Blair County, PA.  Amanda was born on 13-Jun-1859 in Blair County, PA and died 2-Nov-1913 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, PA.

George Lincoln Shively was the son of Samuel Wilson Shively (born 1834 and died 1871 in Perry County, PA) and Elizabeth Ann "Eliza" Saylor (born 20-Oct-1838 Perry County, PA and died 20-Feb-1911 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, PA).  Amanda Catherine Nail was the daughter of Daniel Nail (1817-1895) and Mary Ann Hollen (1833-1920).

Listed on the 1870 Tyrone Township, Blair County, PA census is the family of S W Shively age 35, wife L A  age 32, son M C age 11, son G L age 9, son W C age 6, daughter G M age 4, daughter E  M age 3, son O P age 1, Daniel Shively age 72 and Elizabeth Saylor age 72. On the 1880 Newport Borough, Blair County, PA are Sarah Shively age 42, son Charles age 21, son George age 19, son WIlliam age 16, daughter Charlotte age 12, son Perry age 10, daughter Katie age 9 and mother Elizabeth Saylor age 83.  Listed on the Wilkes-Barre City, Luzerne County, PA census is the household of George L Shively born Aug-1860 age 39 married 6 years, wife Amanda M born 1860 age 40, daughter Mary M born 1895 aget 5 and daughter Ethel M born May-1897 age 3. On the 1910 Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, PA census  are George L Shively age 52, wife Amanda age 51, daughter Mary age 15, daughter Ethel age 12, boarder John Trager age 18 and roomer Anthony Mott age 27.

Located in the Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pennsylvania, Friday, March 26, 1915, Page 24, Column 1:

George L. Shively

Formerly of this city, died at noon yesterday, at his home in Wilkes Barre, of a complication of diseases.  He was born in Alexandria, Huntingdon county, in 1860, and for many years resided in this city.  About twenty years ago he moved to Wilkes Barre, where he has since resided. Deceased was a consistent member of the Evangelical church. In 1894, he was married to Miss Amanda Catharine Nail of Antis township, who died one year ago. Two daughters, Mary and Ethel, both at home, survive. Two brothers and one sister, Perry of Johnstown, William of Wilkes-Barre, and Mrs. Fisher of Newport, also survive. The body will be taken to Bellwood, to the home of Franklin P. Nail. Funeral services will be held in Asbury Methodist church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Asbury church cemetery.

Found in the Altoona Times, Altoona, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, November 4, 1913, Page 7, Columns 5-6:

The Death Record

SHIVELY - Mrs. Amanda Catherine Shively, wife of George L. Shively, died yesterday morning, of cancer, at her home in Wilkes-Barre. She was a daughter of Daniel (deceased) and Mary Nail, of Antis township, was born in that township June 13, 1858, and was raised there, having lived in Wilkes-Barre for nineteen years. She is survived by her mother, her husband and two daughters, Mary and Ethel; also by Mrs. J. H. Landis, whom she raised. She is also survived by ten brothers and sisters; Franklin P., of Antis township; Mrs. G. A. Glunt, of Altoona; Mrs. D. W. Nelson, of Williamsburg; William N. Nail, of Verona; Edith, at home; Mrs. Collins M. Guthrie, of Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. Thomas Krisher, of Pinellas Park, Fla.; D. B., of Juniata; Grant, at home and David, of Antis township. She was a member of the Evangelical church. The body will be brought this afternoon to the home of her sister, Mrs. Glunt, 1311 Ninth street, from where the funeral cortege will leave tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services in Asbury church and interment in Asbury cemetery.

Charles Benjamin Shively Who Lived In Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio

Charles Benjamin Shively was born on 23-Apr-1918 in Lawrenceburg, TN and died 27-Jun-1934 in Shelby County, OH. He was the son of Joseph Benjamin Shively (born 26-Jan-1889 died 15-Aug-1954 and Maude Emiline Bailey (born 20-Feb-1888 died 9-Aug-1926). Joseph Benjamin Shively was the son of Jacob Calvin Shively and Amanda Jane Lehman. It is believed that this lineage of Jacob Calvin Shively may be as follows: Ulrich Shively (1722-1776) and Elizabeth Thommen were the parents of Isaac David Shively. Isaac David Shively (1759-1823) and 2nd wife, Lydia Miller (1785-1805) were the parents of David Miller Shively. David Miller Shively (1803-1883) and 2nd wife, Esther “Hetta” Angel Rush were the parents of Jacob Calvin Shively. David Miller Shively and 1st wife Hannah Clapp were married in Darke County, Ohio on 16-June-1825 (Volume A1, Page 68). David Shively was born 3-Oct-1803 and died 3-Jul-1883 in Mercer County, Ohio. He is buried in Burntwood Cem. Hannah was born 22-Nov-1807 and died 21-Aug-1842.  David's 2nd wife was Esther Angel Rush.

The following newspaper obituary for Charles Benjamin Shively was found in the Sidney Daily News, Sidney, Ohio, Wednesday, June 27, 1934, Page 13, Column 7:

Meningitis Of Brain Fatal To Chas. Shively

Sixteen Year Old Son Of Mr. And Mrs. Ben Shively Passes Wednesday

Meningitis of the brain proved fatal to Charles B. Shively, 16 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Shively, of Jefferson street, at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon and the announcement of his passing brought wide spread sorrow.

The young man had been critically ill since Sunday when meningitis developed. He had suffered with tonsilitis within the past two weeks but his throat condition had seemingly cleared up when the complication which claimed his life set in.

He was known as the youth of the city as "Chuck" and was an outstanding member of the class which would enter the Junior year at Sidney high school next fall.  He took an active interest in the various activities of school life and was a member of the high school band and orchestra, playing the French horn. He was a member of the St. Paul's Evangelical Church and Sunday school.

Charles Shively was born in Sidney, a son of Benj. and the late Mrs. Maude Emley Shively, his mother passing away eight years ago.

Surviving with his father, and stepmother, are two brothers, Ernest and James Shively, one sister, Mrs. Richard Hess, and two half brothers, Joe and Philip Shively.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

The following was copied from the Sidney Daily News, Sidney, Ohio, Saturday, June 30, 1934, Page 2, Column 5:

Funeral Services For Chas. Shively

Rites Held Friday Afternoon From St. Paul's Evangelical Church

Funeral services for Charles Benjamin Shively, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Shively, of Jefferson street, were held from the St. Paul's Evangelical Church, of which the deceased had been a member. Rev. R. Wobus officiated during the service and delivered the funeral sermon.

The Sidney High School band and the Shelby County Boys band attended the service in a body assembling with the many sorrowing relatives and friends. Wm. G. Blanchard, supervisor of Music in the Sidney High School and director of the band, presided at the organ for the service. Homer Crusey sang the solo with Mrs. Crusey playing his accompiment.

Burial was made in Graceland cemetery. The pall bearers were: Leo Piquignot, Milton Meyer, Jack Day, Don Manning, Lester Beemer, Emerson Setzor.

Among the out of town relatives here for the funeral were: John Shively, Miss Florence Shively, Miss Nora and Melvin Shively, of Celina; Ralph Shively and family, Winchester, Ind., Miss Credonia Morris, Jackson Center; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Houser, Urbana; Edgel Houser and family, Urbana; Mrs. Luther Tippert and daughter, of St. Paris; Mr. and Mrs. Raymon Dickman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Lentz and family of Dayton.