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.