George Winston Shively And Hattie Sue Collins In Bienville Parish, LA; Jefferson County, TX And Harris County, TX

George Winston Shively was born on 20-Feb-1898 in Friendship, Bienville Parish, LA and died on 25-Aug-1950 in Harris County, TX.  He was the son of William Buchanan Shively (1856-1930) and his 2nd wife Rosella Mae Mixon (1866-1949). William Shively was the son of Amos Wiseman Shively, Sr. (born 1830 in Germany died 1894 in Bienville Parish, LA) and Sarah Ann Malone (1831-1891). Amos Shively was the son of Cornelius Sebastian Shively (born ca. 1790 in Germany died 1899 in Bienville Parish , LA) and Catherine (ca. 1890 in Germany died ca 1899 in Bienville Parish, LA) George Winston Shively was married to Hattie Sue Collins on 24-Jun-1920. She was born on 5-Jan-1902 in Mississippi and died on 19-Jul-1980 in Harris County, TX. She was the daughter of Reuben Field Collins (1867-1904) and Mary Belford Hartzog (1872-1944).

Located on the 1900 Liberty Hill, Bienville Parish, LA census is the family of William Shively born Sep-1856 age 43, wife Rosila M. born May-1866 age 34, daughter Malissa born Sep-1878 age 22, daughter Laura born Dec-1889 age 11, son William O. born Sep-1887 age 13, daughter Miloa born Aug-1889 age 10, daughter Eva born Jan-1890 age 10, daughter Manolia born Apr-1882 age 8, daughter Eva born Jul-1896 age 3, son George W. born Feb-1898 age 2 and family member Horges Burl Shively born Feb-1864 age 36. On the 1910 Ward 6, Bienville Parish, LA census are William B. Shively age 53, wife R. May age 43, son W. Otis age 23, daughter Manola age 18, daughter Eva Bay age 14, son G. Winston age 12, daughter Eula May age 9, daughter Lera age 5, daughter Lena age 5, son W. Raymond age 1 year 7 months, granddaughter Myrtil Rogers age 4 months and granddaughter Melvia Rogers age 4 months. On the 1930 Beaumont City, Jefferson County, TX census is the household of Geo. W. Shively age 32, wife Hattie S. age 26 and daughter Meredith age 5. Listed on the 1940 Justice Precinct #1, Houston, Harris County, TX census are George W. Shively age 43, wife Hattie Sue age 36, daughter Medrith age 16 and daughter Vonda Sue age 7. Located on the Houston, Harris County, TX census is the family of George W. Shively age 52, wife Hattie S. age 48, daughter Vonda S. age 17.

Following are newspaper articles concerning George Winston Shively. Copied from the Beaumont Journal, Beaumont, Texas, Monday, August 11, 1924, Page 10 Column 5:

Honey Bees Make Home In Porch Column

G. W. Shively, 255 Emile street, here, has passed the wild animal trainer’s qualification test, as well as a test for utilizing natural resources.

He moved into his home in April, and in June noticed that bees were continually swarming into the top of one of the columns supporting the front porch. There was a small vent in the top of the column, through which the honey bees were passing.

He took the column down and removed a half gallon of strained honey. Not only that, he had a home-made bee hive, which he placed at one end of the hollow column, and forced smoke through the other end, sending the bees buzzing into the hive.

Now he has the bees thoroughly tamed, in the back yard, producing honey daily.

Mr. Shively, who is one of the genial gentlemen in the county clerk’s office, didn’t tell this for publication, but was persuaded by the reporter that the public should know about it in cause anybody needs expert advice on hiving a family of moneymakers somewhere else in the city.

Beaumont Journal, Beaumont, Texas, Tuesday, August 12, 1924, Page 10, Column 1:

Honey Bees Prove To Be Money Bees

Those bees that made their home in G. W. Shively’s porch column were “money bees” as well as “honey bees”.

How Mr. Shively got the honey was told in the Journal Monday. How he got the money was almost as accidental. He let the Journal hear how he got the honey and it proved to be the $1 reader-reporter prize story of the day.

“Easy honey and was money”, smiled Mr. Shively, who lives at 255 Emile street and is employed in the county clerk’s office. “But I haven’t been able to decide yet which was the easiest”.

The story turned in by Milam Barnes, 436 Carroll street, of the drowning of M.T. Brown, 14-year old negro boy, near the refinery dock, ran the bee story a close second for the prize. It would take too much space to go into detail here as why the editor thought the bee story was the bee’s knees and should get the prize, but chances are more people read the bee story than that of the drowning and that is one basis for the judging “news” value.

The Journal continues its offer of $1 each day for the best “story” from a reader. Phone it to the editor of The Journal at 3800, bring it in, mail it, or telegraph it if it is very important. But try, before doing any of these, to get all facts so that the story may be complete.

The Beaumont Enterprise, Beaumont, Texas, Thursday, July 29, 1926, Page 4, Column 6:

Shively Becomes Corporation Court Clerk On August 10

G. W. Shively, employed for the last three years as a deputy in the county clerk’s office, will become clerk of corporation court August 10, it was announced yesterday.

Shively was placed in charge of all the county court records within five months after he began work in the clerk’s office. He has held this place for more than two years. His resignation will become effective on August 10, the day he starts work in corporation court.

It is understood that W. A. Coward, county clerk, has already appointed a deputy to take Shively’s place, although the name of the new assistant has not been announced.

The Beaumont Enterprise, Beaumont, Texas, Thursday, December 20, 1928, Page 9, Columns 5-6:

Witnesses Called To City Court By Note Put In Milk Bottle

Witnesses summoned into court through the milk bottle route testified in corporation court yesterday in the case of a defendant charged with cutting through a funeral procession.

J. Worthy of near Rosedale, a dairyman, was the prosecuting witness. He instructed G. W. Shively, corporation court clerk, to place a note in a milk bottle at the apartments of R. A. McReynolds, justice of the peace, informing Worthy when the case was called in order that he could produce the other witnesses. Worthy delivers milk to McReynolds and would get the note, he told Shively. Worthy received the note which Shively delivered, and the witnesses were produced.

The defendant was fined $10 and costs by C. E. Casey, corporation court judge. He filed a notice of appeal.

The Beaumont Enterprise, Beaumont, Texas, Wednesday, May 1, 1929, Page 8, Column 5:

Man “Given” $3 On Release From Jail In October Pays Back

In October, 1928, G. W. Shively, corporation court clerk, gave a man $3 with which to get out of town on promise to pay him back. The man had just served two stretches in city jail for drunkenness. The “loan” was considered as a gift by Shively.

Yesterday Shively received a letter containing a check from the man from Leesville, La. The borrower expressed his regrets for waiting so long to pay him, but declared he had been in ill health.

Beaumont Journal, Beaumont, Texas, Thursday, November 6, 1930, Page 10, Column 5:

G. W. Shively, clerk of city court, and Raymond Shively, deputy district court clerk, were called to Friendship, La., Wednesday afternoon because of the death of their aged father, W. B. Shively. Mrs. George W. Shively accompanied the two brothers.

Beaumont Journal, Beaumont, Texas, Friday, April 13, 1934, Page 2, Column 6:

Shively Quits Post As Clerk

Corporation Court Attache For Seven Years Goes Into Oil Business

George W. Shively, for the past seven years clerk of corporation court, has resigned his office to enter the oil business. Shively left Beaumont April 1 on a leave of absence to investigate his business which included holdings in Conroe field and in parts of Louisiana.

He notified officials of the court this week that he would continue in his oil venue. Shively’s office was independent of any other department of the city government but was listed as assistant city clerk.

In the meantime C. A. “Inky” McAllister assistant identification bureau member, is handling the duties of the clerk of the court.

Mr. Shively has made his home in Beaumont for about 12 years. Prior to his connection with the city he was employed in the county clerk’s office. Although most of his work will be out of the city in the future Mr. Shively plans to continue with his residence in Beaumont, it was said.

The Houston Chronicle, Houston, Texas, Saturday, August 26, 1950, Page 8, Column 8:

George W. Shively Funeral Services Slated Today

Funeral services for George Winston Shively, who died Friday afternoon at Methodist Hospital, are set at 4 p.m. today at the Settegast-Kopf Company with Rev. Joe F. Luck officiating. Burial will be at Forest Park Cemetery.

Mr. Shively, 52, lived at 1608 Banks. He was an independent oil operator and broker with offices in the Rusk Building. A resident of Houston 14 years, he formerly was a clerk in the Jefferson County courts at Beaumont. He was a native of Friendship, La.

He was a member of South Main Baptist Church, Beaumont Lodge No. 1165, A. F. and A. M., and the Woodmen of the World.

Mr. Shively is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hattie S. Shively; two daughters, Miss Sue Shively and Mrs. Lester B. Gatewood, all of Houston; three brothers, C. W. Shively of Houston, W. R. Shively of Jackson, Miss., and W. O. Shively of Bienville, La.; six sisters in Louisiana and one grandson in Houston.

The Houston Chronicle, Houston, Texas, Saturday, August 26, 1950, Page 8, Column 6:

SHIVELY—George Winston Shively, 552, of 1608 Banks, died at 12:45 p.m. Friday in a local hospital. Born in Friendship, La., he had lived in Houston 14 years and was an independent oil operator and oil broker. He was a member of the South Main Baptist Church, Beaumont Lodge No. 1165, A. F. and A. M., and the Woodmen of the World. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hattie S. Shively; two daughters Miss Sue Shively and Mrs. Lester B. Gatewood, all of Houston; six sisters, Mrs. Eva Caspari of Natchitoches, La., Mrs. Jessie Harvey of Bienville, La., Mrs. E. D. Sweeney of Lake Charles, La., Miss Manola Shively of Bienville, La., Mrs. W. D. Holder of Lake Charles, La., and Mrs. Louis Easley of Jonesboro, La.; three brothers, C. W. Shively of Houston, W. R. Shively of Jackson, Miss., and W. O. Shively of Bienville, La., and one grandson. Funeral services at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Settegast-Kopf Company with Rev. Joe F. Luck officiating. Burial at Forest Park Cemetery. Pallbearers: H. E. Sims, Roderick A. Stamey, James C. Montgomery, Thoburn Taggert, W. E. Wise and H. B. Gordon. Settegast-Kopf Company.

The Houston Post, Houston, Texas, Monday, July 21, 1980, Page 17, Column 5:

SHIVELY

HATTIE SUE SHIVELY, 78, of Houston, passed away July 19, 1980, in a local hospital. She was a 44 year resident of Houston She is preceded in death by Husband: George Winston Shively; survived by: Daughters: Mrs. Sue Reid, Houston; Mrs. Tom Peacock and husband, Houston; grandchildren Larry Gatewood, Craig Gatewood, Mrs. Mark Sutton, Mrs. Phillip Smith, Mrs. Juan Benitos, Charles B. Reid, James Reid, Mark Reid. Serving as pallbearers: Mr. Kent Anderson and the five grandsons. Funeral services to be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 21, 1980, at Waltrip Chapel with Reverend Sam DeVore officiating. Interment to follow in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family requests that contributions be made to San Miguel Education Foundation ℅ Mrs. Sue Reid, 14123 St. Mary’s, Houston, Texas, 77079. Waltrip Funeral Directors, 1415 Campbell Road, 465-2525. 

Elizabeth Carmelia Shively And Henry Stilgebouer In Shelby County, Illinois

Elizabeth Carmelia Shively was born on 22-Jun-1849 in Huntingdon County, PA and died on 20-Sep-1922 in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Her home was in Shelby County, IL. Elizabeth was the daughter of James C. Shively (born 3-Feb-1815 died 27-Oct-1890) and Susannah “Susan” Williamson (born 6-May-1824 died 22-Sep-1899). She was married to Henry Stilgebouer on 10-Jun-1873 in Shelby County, IL. He was born on 14-Jun-1843 in Shelby County, IL and died on 8-May-1917 in Shelby County, IL. Henry was the son of Solomon W. Stilgebouer (1811-1873) and Anna Barbara Wendling (1810-1900).

Located on the 1860 West Township, Huntingdon County, PA census is the family of James C. Shively age 45, wife Susannah age 36, son Samuel W. age 12, daughter Elizabeth C. age 10, daughter Susannah M. age 9, son Henry J. age 7, son Millard R. age 5, son Lemuel C. age 4 and daughter Sarah Jane age 4 months. Listed on the 1870 Towerhill Township, Shelby County, IL census is the household of James Shibly age 55, wife Susan age 46, son Samuel age 22, daughter Elizabeth age 21, daughter Susan age 19, son James age 18, son Millard age 14, son Lemuel age 12, daughter Sarah age 10, son Franklin age 9, son Russel age 7, son John age 4, and daughter Emma age 2. On the 1880 Rose Township, Shelby County, IL census are Henry Stilgebouer age 37, wife Elizabeth age 31 and servant Catherine Beetle age 15.  Listed on the 1900 Rose Township, Shelby County, IL census is the family of Henry Stilgebouer born Jun-1843 age 56, wife Elizabeth born Jun-1849 age 50 and daughter Golda born Jul-1885 age 14. On the 1910 Rose Township, Shelby County, IL census are Henry Stilgebour age 67, wife Eliza age 61 having 3 children with 1 living and daughter Goldie age 25. Located on the 1920 Shelbyville Township, Shelby County, IL census is the household of Elizabeth Stilgebouer age 70, daughter Goldie Metzger age 34 and granddaughter Ruth age 4.

Copied from the Herald And Review, Decatur, Illinois, Friday, September 22, 1922, Page 2, Column 1:

Dies In St. Louis

Mrs. E. C. Stilgebouer died in Barnes hospital, St. Louis, at 2 o’clock Wednesday morning. For many years she had been a resident of Rose township. She was the widow of the late Henry Stilgebouer, to whom she was married in 1873. She leaves one daughter, Goldie. Mrs. Stilgebouer’s maiden name was Elizabeth Shrively. She was born in Pennsylvania about 75 years ago. She came to Illinois with her parents when she was 18 years old.

The following newspaper article was found in the Herald And Review, Decatur, Illinois, Sunday, September 24, 1922, Page 10, Column 3:

Mrs. Stilgebouer Buried

The funeral of Mrs. Henry Stilgebouer was conducted from the home of Mrs. George Metzger at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon by Rev. J. E. Kieffer of the St. Paul Lutheran church. Burial was in the Wendling cemetery, west of Shelbyville. The remains were brought to Shelbyville on Thursday evening from St. Louis, where Mrs. Stilgebouer died early Wednesday morning. She had been in a hospital for five weeks. Mrs. Stilgebouer, whose maiden name was Elizabeth C. Shively, was born in Pennsylvania on June 22, 1849, and was married to Henry Stilgebouer in this city on June 10, 1873. Her husband died several years ago. Besides her daughter and grandchild Ruth Metzger, she leaves three brothers and one sister, Charles L. Shively, Salida, Colo.; John H. Shively,Geneva, Neb.; Henry Shively, Curwensville, Penn.; Jennie Shively, Coalport, Penn. Mrs. Stilgebouer was one of 13 children born to her parents and had lived in Shelby county since she was 18 years of age.

Copied from The Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois, Thursday, May 10, 1917, Page 10, Column 1:

Assessor In Shelby County 32 Years

Shelbyville, May 10. — Henry Stilgebour, one of the pioneers of Shelby county, died at the family home in Rose township, Tuesday, following a stroke of paralysis.

Mr. Stilgebour was born in Shelbyville on June 14, 1843. In his early years he acquired and education in a St. Louis university, and for a number of years taught in district schools of this county. He also was a dry goods clerk for William Headen for several years. The only period of time he spent outside of Shelby county was two years in which he was engaged as railroad clerk for his brother-in-law, James Foster, in Missouri. For thirty-two years Mr. Stilgebour was assessor of Rose township, in which he spent many years of his life in agricultural pursuits. He was the oldest assessor in point of service in the county.

Mr. Stilgebour married Miss Elizabeth C. Shively in Shelbyville on June 10, 1873, and to them three children were born. Two died in infancy, and the survivor is Mrs. Goldie Metzger of Centralia. There is also one grand-child, Ruth Metzger; three sisters and two brothers. The sisters are Mrs. Kate Foster of Peoria; Mrs. Anna Marxmiller and Mrs. Barbara Uhrich of Shelbyville. The brothers are S. W. Stilgebour of Danbury, Neb., and Jacob Stilgebour of Tower Hill.

Mr. Stilgebour was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church of this city. 

The funeral was conducted from the family home in Rose township at 10:30 Thursday morning by Rev. C. F. Lauer. Burial was in the Wendling cemetery.

Located in the News-Advertiser, Danbury, Nebraska, Thursday, May 17, 1917, Page 4, Column 4:

Aged Farmer Dies

Henry Stilgebouer yields to paralysis.

He was born in Shelby Co. Ill.

Held office of assessor in Rose township 32 years — in early years was school teacher, then a clerk and later a farmer.

Henry Stilgebouer, one of the pioneers of Shelby county, died at the family home in Rose township at 1:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, having been ill with paralysis, the first stroke which came upon him last Wednesday and the second at midnight Saturday. From the second stroke he was unconscious until his death.

Mr. Stilgebouer was born in Shelbyville on the 14th of June, 1843, the son of Solomon and Barbara Stilgebouer, and at the time of his death was 73 years 10 mo and 23 days old. In his early years he acquired a splendid education in a St Louis university and for a number of years taught in the district school of this county. He also was a dry goods clerk for the late Wm. Headen for a number of years and later served in the capacity for the late E. Cheney. The only period of time he spent out of Shelby county was two years in which he was engaged as a railroad clerk for this brother-in-law, James Foster in Mo. For 32 years Mr. Stilgebouer was assessor of Rose township in which he spent many years of his life in agricultural pursuits. He was the oldest assessor in point of service in the county and performed the duties of that office, as well as all work that fell to his care, in capable and painstaking manner.

Mr. Stilgebouer married Miss Elizabeth C. Shively in Shelbyville, June 10, 1873 and to them three children were born. Two died in infancy, and the survivor is Mrs. Goldie Metzger of Centralia. There are also one grandchild, Ruth Metzger, three sisters and two brothers. The sisters are Mrs. Kate Foster of Auroria, Mrs. Anna Maxmill, and Mrs. Barbara Uhrich of Shelbyville. The brothers are S. W. Stilgebouer of Danbury, Nebraska. and Jacob Stilgebouer and Jacob Stilgebouer of Tower Hill, this county. One brother, John Stilgebouer is dead.

Mr. Stilgebouer was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church of this city, having united therewith at the age of 21 years. He was a man of high principle, industrious, honest and well liked by all who knew him. He was a devoted husband to the wife of his youth, survives him and an indulgent father.

The funeral services were held from the family home in Rose township at 10:30 Thursday morning, conducted by Rev. C. F. Lauer. Burial was in the Wendling cemetery.

 

Millard Reuben Shively (Shiveley) And Elizabeth Canniford In Winnebago County, Illinois

Millard Reuben Shively was born on 28-Oct-1856 in PA and died on 27-Jan-1921 in Winnebago County, IL. Millard was the son of James C. Shively (born 3-Feb-1815 died 27-Oct-1890) and Susannah “Susan” Williamson (born 6-May-1824 died 22-Sep-1899). He was married to Elizabeth Canniford on 15-Dec-1887 in Winnebago County, IL. She died on 19-Mar-1945 in Winnebago County, IL. Elizabeth was the daughter of William Every (1836-1913) and Mary J. Canniford (1840-1923).

Located on the 1860 West Township, Huntingdon County, PA census is the family of James C. Shively age 45, wife Susannah age 36, son Samuel W. age 12, daughter Elizabeth C. age 10, daughter Susannah M. age 9, son Henry J. age 7, son Millard R. age 5, son Lemuel C. age 4 and daughter Sarah Jane age 4 months. Listed on the 1870 Towerhill Township, Shelby County, IL census is the household of James Shibly age 55, wife Susan age 46, son Samuel age 22, daughter Elizabeth age 21, daughter Susan age 19, son James age 18, son Millard age 14, son Lemuel age 12, daughter Sarah age 10, son Franklin age 9, son Russel age 7, son John age 4, and daughter Emma age 2. Listed on the 1900 Winnebago Village, Winnebago Township, Winnebago County, IL are Millard R. Shively born Oct-1856 age 43, wife Lizzie born Feb-1864 age 36 and daughter Hazel C. born Oct-1889 age 10.  Located on the 1910 Winnebago Village, Winnebago Township, Winnebago County, IL are Millard Shivley age 52, wife Elizabeth age 41 and daughter Hazel age 19. Found on the 1920 Winnebago Village, Winnebago Township, Winnebago County, IL are Millard R. Shiveley age 63, wife Elizabeth age 53 and daughter Hazel age 30. 

The following items were copied from the newspapers as follows: Rockford Weekly Gazette, Rockford, Illinois, Wednesday, April 6, 1887, Page 3, Column 4:

Winnebago

Mr. Millard Shively, clerk in the Sherman house, of Amboy, is in town, and DameRumor says he is soon to lead one of our fair maids to the altar.

Rockford Register Star, Rockford, Illinois, Saturday, December 17, 1887, Page 8, Column 1:

Winnebago

On Thursday evening the social event of the season will occur at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Canniford, when their daughter Lizzie will be married to M R. Shively, of this place. It is now quite apparent that the new extension to the Canniford residence was a necessity, and from the large number of invitations which have been sent out a very large and fashionable company is expected. Miss Canniford is one of the first young ladies of our village, and Mr. Shively is in every way worthy of the lady of his choice.

Rockford Register Star, Rockford, Illinois, Saturday, December 24, 1887, Page 7, Column 2:

Winnebago

EDITORS REGISTER — Fearing your regular correspondent might not give you all the news from our village, I desire to mention some items of interest to our people.

On last Thursday night, at the residence of W. J. Canniford, Mr. Shively was married to Miss Lizzie B. Canniford. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Cheyworth in a most charming manner. The presents were beautiful and appropriate and the supper would suit the taste of the most fastidious, and had it not been for the contingent which had not been provided for, the whole affair would have been beyond criticism. The yard and grounds seemed filled with a set of young loafers, who yelled like a crowd of wild Comanches and battered the house and window blinds with clubs, making the night hideous and marring in a measure the delightful harmony within. No doubt they belonged to the best families, but if our police had taken a few of the leaders to our lovely calaboose he would have conferred a great favor upon the company and it would have been a good lesson to the young culprits.

Dec 20.        ONE WHO SAW

The Morning Star, Rockford, Illinois, Friday, August 10, 1900, Page 4, Column 3:

Russell Shively of Pittsburg is the guest of M. R. Shively and family.

The Morning Star, Rockford, Illinois, Thursday, April 27, 1911, Page 8, Column 5:

Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Shively of Salida, Colo., spent last week at the home of M. R. Shively, leaving Monday for points in Iowa, after which they will return to their home in the west.

The Morning Star, Rockford, Illinois, Thursday, January 1, 1920, Page 25, Column 4:

M. R. Shiveley, left today for Shelbyville, Ill., to visit a sister he has not seen for over thirty-five years.

The Morning Star, Rockford, Illinois, Friday, July 16, 1920, Page 13, Column 7:

M. R. Shiveley was severely injured yesterday afternoon while painting the Joseph Moore farm residence in a fall of fifteen feet with ladder and planks falling on him. The greatest injury is in the chest and one limb. He is resting as easily as is possible today.

The Morning Star, Rockford, Illinois, Friday, January 28, 1921, Page 3, Column 3:

Millard R. Shiveley Of Winnebago Dies After Long Illness

Had Been Highly Respected Resident Of Winnebago Thirty-Eight Years

(Special to the Morning Star)

WINNEBAGO, Ill, Jan. 27 — Millard R. Shiveley, highly respected resident of Winnebago for the last thirty-eight years and widely known as an expert painter and decorator, answered the summons to the life beyond this evening at 8:45 o’clock at his home, his passing being attributed to complications which developed from serious injuries occasioned by a fall last July.

Deceased was born in Huntington, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28, 1856, a son of James and Susan Williamson Shiveley, and came to Winnebago in 1882, residing here continuously since.

Those Who Survive

Besides the widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Canniford Shiveley, he is survived by a daughter, Miss Hazel Shiveley, living at home, four brothers, Charles L. Shiveley, of Salida, Colo., who was at his brother’s bedside then the end came. John and Russell Shiveley, of Geneva, Neb., and Henry Shiveley, of Curwensville, Pa., two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Wilson, of Coalport, Pa., and Mrs. Elizabeth Stilegebouer, of Shelbyville, Ill., and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Shiveley was a member of Star in the East lodge No. 166, A.F. & A.M., of Rockford, and was a man of clean character and strict integrity who measured up to the highest standards as husband, father and citizen. He was active in village affairs and found pleasure in performing deeds of kindness and mercy for those in sorrow or need. His well ordered and useful life was a valuable asset to the community and his demise will be sincerely mourned by a wide circle of friends.

The funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock form the First Presbyterian church, Rev. Charles Murray, officiating, and interment will be made in the Winnebago cemetery.

The Morning Star, Rockford, Illinois Tuesday, February 1, 1921, Page 12, Column 1:

Funeral Rites Of Millard Shiveley Largely Attended

Funeral services for Millard R. Shiveley, who passed away last Thursday evening at his home in Winnebago, were held in the First Presbyterian church in that village Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock and were attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends.

The obsequies were conducted by the Rev. Charles Murray. Mrs. E. E. Mellen and Mrs. A. D. Newton sang “Lead Kindly Light”, Crossing the Bar” and “The Christian’s Farewell” and “Jesus, Lover of My Soul”, was rendered while friends were viewing the remains.

A profusion of floral tributes attested the esteem in which the departed was held in the community. Members of the Rockford and Winnebago Masonic lodges observed the impressive burial service of the order at the grave. The honorary pallbearers were J. Z. Smith, Harry Barrack, W. R. McGeachy, Elder Moore and Elmer Mellen, of Winnebago and Charles Peterson, of Rockford.

The Durand Gazette, Durand, Illinois, Thursday, March 22, 1945, Page 4, Column 5:

Mrs. Elizabeth Shively Dies

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the Burpee-Wood funeral home in Rockford for Mrs. Elizabeth Canniford Shively, who died Sunday night at her home in Winnebago. Dr. H. P. Armstrong, of Beloit, former pastor of the Middle Creek Presbyterian church, officiated and burial was made in the Winnebago cemetery.

Mrs. Shively had been seriously ill a year ago, but had partially recovered and was downtown as late as Saturday. The entire community was shocked to learn of her death as she had made many friends during her long residence here and the 27 years she served as correspondent to the Rockford newspapers.

She was born in Rockford, but had resided in Winnebago for about 75 years. She is survived by an only daughter, Miss Hazel Shively of Winnebago. Her husband, Millard Shively died in 1921 and a sister, Miss Ada Canniford, and a brother, William, also preceded her in death.

Ralph Rowe Shively In Bucks County, Pennsylvania And Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

The Shively researchers working on Ralph Rowe Shively are asking for additional information.  The father of Ralph was Jefferson Shively.  There are questions regarding where he lived and died.  The mother of Robert was Emily (Emma) Estella Rowe Shively Nixon. Where and when did she marry Mr. Nixon and what was Mr. Nixon’s first name?

Ralph Rowe Shively was born on 28-Nov-1892 in Bristol, Bucks County, Pennsylvania and died on 2-Feb-1969 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.  On Robert’s death certificate he is listed as divorced. Ralph R. Schivley was married to Bertha A.Davis in NJ in 1914.She was born ca. 1891 in New Jersey,  Bertha married 2nd to Raymond H. Deathe in Texas on 16-Jul-1938. This marriage ended in divorce in 1943. Ralph may have married a second time as his wife Emma is listed on the 1950 Philadelphia census and she is 49.

 

On the 1900 Bristol Township, Bucks County, PA census is the household of Edward H. Rowe born May-1832 age 68, wife Elizabeth E. born Jan-1833 age 67 and grandson Ralph R. Shively born Nov-1892 age 7. On the 1920 Bristol Township, Bucks County, PA census is the family of Ralph R. Shively age 27, wife Bertha A. age 28, daughter Helen M. age 4 and son Walter R. Listed on the 1930 Trenton City, Ward 7, Block No. 244, Mercer County, NJ census are Bertha Shively age 39, daughter Marie age 14, son Walter age 12, daughter Gertrude age 9 and multiple lodgers. On the 1940 Philadelphia, Ward 8, Philadelphia County, PA census is lodger Ralph R. Shively age 47, divorced. On the 1940 Wooster, Justice Precinct 3, Harris County, TX are Raymond H. Deathe age 54, wife Bertha age 50 and step-daughter Helen Marie Shively age 24. Listed on the 1950 Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA census are Ralph Shiviley age 59 and wife Emma age 49.

The following marriage account was found in the San Antonio Light, San Antonio, Texas, Tuesday, July 19, 1938, Page 12, Column 7:

The marriage of R. H. Deathe of Baytown and Mrs. Bertha Schidly of Trenton, N. J., took place Saturday noon at the home of the Rev. Perry Webb, who performed the ceremony. After spending the week end in San Antonio as the guests of the bridegroom’s brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Deathe, the newlyweds left for Baytown, where they will make their home.

Copied from The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Monday, February 3, 1969, Page 16, Column 8:

SHIVELY

Feb. 2, 1969, of 944 E. Stafford st., RALPH ROWE. Relatives and friends invited to funeral Wed., 1 P.M., Kirk & Nice, 6301 Germantown ave. Int. Hillside Cem. Friends may call Tues. eve., 7 to 9 P.M.

Ralph Rowe Shively was the son of Jefferson Shively (born 24-Jan-1864 in Bucks County, PA)  and Emily (Emma) Rowe (born 17-May-1876 and died 2-Dec-1936 in Philadelphia County, PA). Jefferson Shively and Emily Rowe were married in Bucks County, PA on 27-Jun-1893.  This was the first marriage for Emily and second marriage for Jefferson.  Jefferson Shively was first married on 22-Mar-1884 in Bucks County, PA to Anna Mary Cowdrick. Anna died on 22-Feb-1890. Emma Rowe was the daughter of Edward Henry Rowe, Sr. (1826-1909) and Elizabeth Williams (1833-1913).  Jefferson Shively was the son of Ernst F. Shively (born 11-Aug-1825 in Baden-Baden, Karlsruhe, Baden Württemberg, Allemagne, died 20-Feb-1885 Tinicum, Bucks County, PA) and Amanda Malvina Strouse (born 20-Dec-1826 Bucks County, PA, died 22-Jun-1904 Tinicum, Bucks County, PA).

Copied from the 1870 Tinicum Township, District No. 135, Bucks County, PA census is the family of Ernest Schaible age 44, wife Amanda age 43, son Sylvester age 22, daughter Emma J. age 20, son Wm. Warren age 16, daughter Ellen age 11, son Asher age 8 and son Jefferson age 6. Located on the 1880 Tinicum Township, Bucks County, PA census are Ernst Shively age 54, wife Amanda age 53, son Asher age 19, son Jefferson age 16, and mother in law Elizabeth Strouse age 75. Listed on the 1880 Beverly City, Burlington County, NJ census is the family of Edward H. Rowe age 54, wife Elizabeth age 46, son Edward Jr. age 23, son George age 14, daughter Maggie age 12 and daughter Emily age 6. On the 1885 Beverly City, Burlington County, NJ State Census is are Edward Rowe, Elizabeth Rowe, George Rowe, Maggie Rowe, and Emily Rowe.Located on the 1920 Philadelphia County, PA census is lodger Emma Nixon age 39 widowed. Listed on the 1930 Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, PA census are lodgers Emily Nixon age 50 widowed and Ralph R. Shively age 37. 

The following newspaper article was copied from The Bucks County Gazette, Bristol, Pennsylvania, Thursday, June 29, 1893, Page 3, Column 5:

Married

SHIVELY—ROWE, on Junes 27, 1893, by Edw N Boo, Justice of the Peace, at his office 205 Wood Street, Bristol, Pa., Jefferson Shively, of Camden, N.J., to Emma E. Rowe, of Bristol, Pa

Extracted from the News Herald, Perkasie, Pennsylvania, Thursday, March 5, 1885, Page 3, Column 5:

Deaths

SHIVELY — On Feb. 20th, near Red Hill, Ernest F. Shively, in the 60th year of his age.

Copied from The Times, Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday, May 4, 1909, Page 5, Column 1:

The funeral of Edward Rowe, aged eighty-six years, of Webster Street, took place Saturday afternoon. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Burlington, He had been ill for some time, but the immediate cause of his death was a severe attack of la grippe. He had been a resident of Riverside about a year, moving here from Bristol.

The following was found in The Mount Holly News, Mount Holly, New Jersey, Tuesday, May 13, 1913, Page 3, Column 6:

ROWE — May 4, at Beverly, Elizabeth Williams, widow of the late Edward H. Rowe.

Kathryn Leoan Shively And Frederick Augustus Marsh In Mercer County, Illinois

 

Kathryn Shively/Frederick Marsh Marriage

Kathryn Leoan Shively was born on 1-Oct-1869 and died on 18-May-1959 in Mercer County, IL. She was married on 25-Sep-1893 in Mercer County, IL to Frederick Augustus Marsh.  He was born on 4-Nov-1866 in Mercer County, IL and died on 11-Jul-1930 in Mercer County, IL. Fred Marsh was married first to Rose Wetherholt on 18-Sep-1889 in Franklin County, OH. Rose was born on 1-Jan-1871 in Mercer County, IL and died on 25-Apr-1892 in Mercer County, IL.  Fred Marsh was the son of William Marsh (1833-1913) and Mary Jane Patterson (1837-1892).  

Listed on the 1870 Borough of Union, Allegheny County, PA census is the family of Richey Shively age 22, wife S. A. age 22, son George age 5, daughter C. L. age 1, Virginia Chester age 5, and house keeper E. J. Brown.  On the 1900 Millersburg Township Mercer County, IL census are Frederick Marsh born Nov-1866 age 33 and wife Catherine born Oct-1870 age 29.  Copied from the 1910 Millersburg, 1st Precinct, Mercer County, IL census is the household of Fred A. Marsh age 43 being married twice and wife Catherine L. age 38 being married once. Copied from the 1920 Aledo City, Mercer Township, Mercer County, IL census are Fred Marsh age 53 and wife Katherine age 48.  Listed on the 1930 Aledo City, Mercer Township, Mercer County, IL census is the household of Fred Marsh age 63 and wife Kate age 58. On the 1940 Aledo, Mercer Township, Mercer County, IL census living at 1009 W. 8th Street is Katherine L. Marsh age 69. Listed on the 1950 Mercer County Nursing, Mercer County, IL census is Kathryn Marsh age 80.  

Following are two newspaper obituaries for Kathryn Shively Marsh. Note that the place of birth is different. Copied from The Rock Island Argus, Rock Island, Illinois, Monday, May 18, 1959, Page 17, Column 1:

MARSH

ALEDO — Mrs. Kathryn Marsh, 82, of Aledo, a resident of the Mercer County Nursing Home since Oct. 25, 1948, died at 7:25 this morning in Mercer County Hospital. She was admitted to the hospital yesterday.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sherrard Funeral Home, Aledo.

Mrs. Marsh, the former Kathryn Schievly, was born Oct. 1, 1876, in Jefferson County, Ohio. She came to Mercer County when young and was married in Aledo to Fred Marsh. They resided southwest of Aledo for many years and moved to Aledo in the early 1920s. Mr. Marsh died about 25 years ago.

She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church near Aledo.

Surviving are a stepdaughter, Mrs. May Youngs of Lincoln, Neb., and several nieces and nephews.

Extracted from the Galesburg Register, Galesburg, Illinois, Tuesday, May 19, 1959, Page 21, Column 2:

Mrs. Kathryn Marsh

ALEDO — Mrs. Kathryn Marsh, 89, of Aledo, died in Mercer County Hospital Monday morning after being admitted Sunday. She had been a resident of the Mercer County Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Sherrard Funeral Home, Aledo. The Rev. Ray Wyatt of Moline will officiate. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery.

The former Kathryn Shively was born Oct. 1, 1869, in Pittsburgh, Pa., and came to Mercer County as a young girl She was married in Aledo to Fred Marsh Sept. 25, 1893. Mr. Marsh died about 25 years ago.

She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church near Aledo.

Surviving are a stepdaughter, Mrs. May Youngs of Lincoln, Neb., and several nieces and nephews.

The newspaper obituary for Fred Marsh was copied from The Rock Island Arugs, Rock Island, IL, Saturday, July 12,1930, Page 16, Column 6:

Life Resident Of Mercer Dies At Aledo Home

Fred Marsh Dies Of Heart Attack On Friday Evening; Was 63 Years Old

(Special to The Argus.)

Aledo, Ill., July 12 — Fred Marsh, aged 63, died at his home on West Eighth  street in Aledo yesterday evening at 5:15 o’clock of cardiac asthma, after an illness since last January.

He was born six and one-half miles southwest of Aledo, where he followed the occupation of farming for many years. For the last 17 years he had been a resident of Aledo.

About forty years ago he was married to Miss Rose Wetherholt at Columbus, Ohio. After the death of his first wife he was married in 1893 to Miss Kathryn Shively of Aledo.

Mr. Marsh was a member of the Adventist church. Surviving are the widow; one daughter, Mrs. Paul Youngs of Westmont, Ill., and three sons, Leslie, Raymond and Gladwin of Chicago; two brothers, Wilson of Aledo and Philip of Michigan, and three sisters, Mrs. Tam F. Greer, Mrs. Samuel Greer, both of Aledo, and Mrs. Edward Greer of Seaton.

Funeral service will be held tomorrow afternoon from the Murphy funeral home in Aledo, with Rev. Loyal M. Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the Aledo cemetery.