Andrew J. Shively Who Lived In Midland County, Michigan And Gratiot County, Michigan

Andrew J. Shively Death Certificate

 Andrew J. Shively was born on 13-Sep-1840 in OH and died 9-May-1921 in St. Louis, Gratiot County, MI.  He was the son of John Peter Shively (born 4-May-1810 in PA , died 1898 in Trumbull County, OH) and Hannah Flick (born 1808 in PA, died 14-Nov-1888 in Trumbull County, OH). Andrew Shively married Priscilla Anthony on 4-Apr-1861 in Mahoning County, OH.  Priscilla died soon after the birth of their daughter, Ida P., who was born on 9-Dec-1861.  Andrew married 2nd to Mary Fidelia Folk on 15-Sep-1864. She died on the 5-Jun-1899 in Midland County, MI.  Andrew married 3rd to Mary Allie Scott on 21-Nov-1900 in Gratiot County, MI.  Mary was born on 14-Jul-1861 in Lansing, MI and died on 1-Jan-1937 in Gratiot County, MI.  For information on a brother of Andrew J. Shively's see the Shively blog article written on March 22, 2020.

The following was extracted from the Midland Sun, Midland, Michigan, Friday, October 21, 1904, Page 1, Column 3:

Candidate For Treasurer

A. J. Shively candidate for county treasurer was born in Trumbull Co. Oho in 1840.

He is a direct descendant of the illustrious William Tell. Three of Mr. Shively's ancestors served in the Revolutionary war.

Mr. Shively came to Mich in the spring of 1879 settling on the north west quarter, section 30, of Jasper township.

Out of an unbroken forest of one hundred and sixty four acres Mr. Shively has with unceasing toil carved out one of the finest farms in the county known as the Elmwood stock farm.

Mr. Shively has the reputation of being a straight forward business man whose word is as good as his bond. If he is elected to fill the office he will serve the county well.  Vote for him.

The following was found in The Midland Republican, Midland, Michigan, Friday, May 5, 1911, Page 3, Column 2:

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Shively are soon going to Ohio for a visit. They will go in their new auto. Mr. Shively pays his chauffeur $65 per month it is said. Mr. and Mrs. Shively have no children and they live on Easy street.

The following newspaper obituary was taken from the Alma Record, Alma, Michigan, Friday, June 9, 1899, Page 3, Column 2:

Mrs. A. J. Shively of Jasper died at her home six miles north of this city Monday afternoon at five o'clock aged 53 years. The funeral was held Thursday from the house, her pastor Rev. J. A. Mc. Greaham officiating and the remains were laid at rest in the city cemetery.

The following was extracted from the Saginaw News Courier, Saginaw, Michigan, Thursday, May 12, 1921, Page 8, Column 5:

St. Louis Pioneer Dies

ST. LOUIS, Mich., May 12. -- (Special) -- Andrew Jackson Shively, on of the earliest pioneer residents of this vicinity, died at his home on East Saginaw street, Monday afternoon at the age of 81, following a three months' illness. He was born in 1839 in Lordstown, O., and came to St. Louis in 1879. He was a prominent member of the Presbyterian church and was well known throughout the county. He leaves his widow, a sister, Mrs. Sogan Moore, of Warren, O.; a daughter, Mrs. E. D. Snyder, and two grandchildren, of Pasadena, California. The funeral service was held from the house Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and was conducted by Rev. J. A. McGraham of Shawano, Wis., who was the former minister of the Presbyterian church in this city and a very close friend of Mr. Shively.

 

Perry Nicholas Shively And Wife Mary Jane Carroll Who Lived In Summit And Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Perry Nicholas Shively was born on 21-Nov-1859 in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio and died 26-Feb-1933 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. He is buried in Markillie Cemetery, Hudson, Summit County, Ohio.  Perry was the son of Andrew J. Shively and Sarah Ackroyd Jones. (For more information on Andrew and Sarah Shively view the Shively blog article written on 22-Aug-2015).  Perry Nicholas Shively was married to Mary Jane Carroll on 1-Sep-1880 in Portage County, Ohio. She was the daughter of John Carroll and (first name not known) O'Connor.  Mary Jane Carroll was born 14-Aug-1855 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio and died 26-Sep-1944 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Listed on the 1900 Hudson Township, Summit County, Ohio census is the household of Perry N. Shively born Nov-1859, age 40, a blacksmith, wife Mary J. born Aug-1857 age 42, daughter Angie born Feb-1882 age 18, son George A. born Jul-1888 age 11, son Carroll H born Jun-1893 age 6, son Andrew P. born Mar-1896 age 4, and son Donald born Aug-1898 age 1.  Located on the 1910 Hudson Village, Summit County, Ohio census is the family of Perry N. Shively age 49, wife Mary J. age 50, son George age 21, son Carroll age 16, son Andrew age 13, son Donald age 11 and son Perry age 1.

The following newspaper obituary was located in The Akron Beacon Journal, Tuesday, February 28, 1933, Page 21, Column 1:

Perry N. Shively Dies At Lakewood

HUDSON, Feb. 23 --  Perry N. Shively, 73, former Hudson resident, died at his home in Lakewood, late Saturday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in St. James church of Lakewood. Father Gaffney of St. Mary's church of Hudson will conduct the burial services at the Markilee cemetery.

Shively is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Lew Kline; six sons, George, Carroll, Andrew, Donald, and Perry Jr.; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Martin, of Akron, and Mrs. Charles Morril of Jeannette, Pa.; and a brother, George Shively. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning in Lakewood, O.

Shively was born and reared in Hudson and spent most of his life here.  He conducted a blacksmith and wagon making shop on Main st.

Andrew J. Shively And Wife Sarah A. Jones In Mahoning County and Summit County, Ohio

Andrew J. Shively was born on 1-July-1835 in PA and died 14-May-1916 in Jeannette, Westmoreland County, PA. The PA death certificate lists his parents as Mr. Shively born in Germany and Mary Best born in Germany.  Andrew J. was married on 23-April-1857 in Summit County, OH to Sarah A. Jones (Vol. B, Page 775).  Sarah A. Jones was born on 20-February-1847 in England and died 5-October-1913 in Hudson, Summit County, OH.  She was the daughter of Joseph Jones and Mary Eckroid.  Sarah A. Jones Shively is buried in Markille Cemetery, Hudson, Summit County, OH.

Andrew and Sarah Shively are listed on the 1860 Milton Township, Mahoning County, OH census.  Andrew's occupation is listed as a blacksmith.  They are listed on the 1870 and 1880 Hudson Township, Summit County, OH.  Andrew and Sarah Shively were the parents of at least the following children:  Mary E. born 27-November-1857 died 26-January-1922 in Hudson, Summit County, OH and married to E. E. Lewis; Perry Nicholas born 21-November-1859 died 26-February-1933 Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, OH and married to Mary J. Carroll; Emma born 1862 died 1946 Lake County, OH and married to Herman Martin; Ida Mary born 27-September-1865 died 30-March-1922 in Orrville, Wayne County, OH and married to T. B. Reid; Frank Henry Shively born 24-June-1868 died 25-January-1933 in Cuyahoga County, OH; George Wilbur Shively born ca 1871 married to Grace Lillian Grover; Sarah born ca 1875 died 19-August-1956 PA and  married to Charles G. Morrill.

The following newspaper obituary was extracted from the Courier Crescent, Orrville, OH, Friday, May 19, 1916, Page 4, Column 5:

A. J. Shively, who had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Burr Reid, the past winter, but since the first of March with his son George W. at Jeanette, Pa., died Sunday morning, May 14, at 5 o'clock.  The body was brought to Hudson, O., to the home of a daughter, Mrs. E. E. Lewis, where the funeral services were held.  He is survived by four daughters and three sons, 32 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, all of whom were present at the funeral. Deceased was laid to rest in the Hudson cemetery by the side of his wife, who preceded him in death by two and one-half years.  Mr. and Mrs. Burr Reid and Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Prechtel and son, of this city, attended the funeral on Tuesday.

The following newspaper article was extracted from the Orrville Courier, Orville, OH, Friday, July 28, 1905, Page 4, Column 3:

Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Shively, uncle and aunt of Mrs. T. B. Reed, of Evansville, Wis., spent from Friday to Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Reed and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Leeds, the latter a sister of Mr. Reed.

(Note:  if interested in more information on a Lawrence Shively see the Shively blog written on August 13, 2011.)

Alice Carey Shively And Her Husband Melville Moore Waite From Michigan To Kings County, New York

A. J. Shrively is listed on the 1880 Brooklyn,  Kings County, New York census record. He is living at 247 Carlton Avenue.  In the household is his wife, daughter Alice C age 21, daughter "May" L age 19, daughter Grace J age 8, servant Minnie O'Rorke and servant Annie Quinn.  Arthur Shirley is listed on the 1875 New York State Census, Brooklyn, Kings County at 247 Carlton Avenue.  In the household are wife Minerva age 45, daughter Alice C age 17, daughter Mari E age 15, daughter Grace J age 3, Lambert C. Tree age 34, servant Minnie ORook age 22 and servant Annie Collins age 20.  Andrew J. Shively is listed in the 1874 Brooklyn City Directory, living at 247 Carlton Avenue, business in dry goods at 384 Broadway, N.Y.  He continues to be listed in the city directories at this address. On the 1888 Brooklyn City Directory, he is listed as living at 10 S. Oxford, a lawyer at 328 Broadway in N.Y.  On the 1892 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York state census, living at 10 South Oxford is the family of Andrew J Shively retired, wife Minervia F, daughter Alice C. Waite, daughter Mary E. Bainbridge, daughter Grace J. Shively, son-in-law Melville M. Waite a salesman, son-in-law Wilson Bainbridge a salesman, grandson Clarence M. Waite, granddaughter Alice A. Waite, grandson Carlton R. Bainbridge, grandson Sherman J. Bainbridge, Winnie O'Rourke cook, Annie Hellbridge waitress, Katie O'Leary nurse and Charles Larrence coachman.

A glimpse into the Brooklyn social life of daughter Alice C. Shively is found in newspaper articles.  In The Brooklyn Daily Eage, Sunday, December 18, 1881, Page 4, Column 8:

SHIVELY--Miss Carrie A. Shively has returned to her home on Carlton avenue, from an extensive tour through Europe.  She has visited Switzerland, England, Austria, Italy, Germany, France and other parts of Europe.  A large quantity of flowers were sent to her as greetings on her return.

The noun german is defined as an intricate dance for many couples. Secondly it is a party for dancing at which this dance is featured.  Extracted from The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Sunday Morning, April 15, 1883, Page 2, Column 5:

German On The Hill

On Friday evening last a german was tendered to Miss Alice Cary Shively at her residence, No. 247 Carlton avenue, by a few friends.  The floral display was in excellent taste and the favors, which were useful and elegant, consisted of oxidized spiders, Japanese fans and alligator skin sachems, for the ladies together with silver plated match safes and Japanese cigarette cases for the gentlemen. The guests were received by Mrs. and Miss Shively.  The german was led by H. H. Hickcox and Miss Robinson.  Among those present were Misses Carrie Tuttle, Shively, Tuttle, Hart, Pollard, Keyser, Jones, Wilson and Danby, Mr. and Mrs. Bainbridge and Messrs. W. H. Cooper, W. K. Knox, T. A. Coale, Samuel Johnson, Oscar V. Dougherty, William Rogers Jr., Joseph D. Mitchell, Henry Hall, H. G. Crandale, Benjamin Howard, F. Irving, Maguire, Waite, Honeymon and Blakemore.

From The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Sunday, October 26, 1884, Page 8, Column 4:

WAITE--SHIVELY

The marriage of Mr. Melville More Waite to Miss Alice Carey Shively, daughter of Mr. A. J. Shively, of Carlton avenue, took place Wednesday afternoon.  The affair was strictly private, comprising only the immediate families of the bride and groom. The ceremony was preformed by Rev. Dr. Waite, of Sparkill, on the Hudson.  The best man was Mr. Frank Waite.  The bride was given away by her father.  The presents were elegant.  The happy couple left for an extensive tour, taking in Montreal and Quebec on their return.

In The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Sunday, November 9, 1884, Page 8, Column 7:

Mr. Melville M. Waite, of the firm of Hurd, Waite & Co., has just returned from his wedding tour with his bride.  They made a circuit of the norther part of the State, taking in the St. Lawrence River and Canada.

Thomas Shively And Wife Catherine Seigle Who Lived In Ingham County, Michigan

Thomas Shively was born ca 1822 in Ohio and died 4-Mar-1904 in Ingham County, Michigan. (When researching this lineage the surname is spelled Shively, Shiveley and Shivley in the records). He was married to Catherine Seigle (Siegel) who was the daughter of Fredrick Seigle and first name unknown Sadler.  Catherine was born 1-Sep-1824 in Germany and died 24-Apr-1899 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.  Thomas and Catherine Shively are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.

Thomas and Catherine Shively are listed in the 1850 Union township District No. 48, Hancock County, Ohio census with sons Daniel age 5 and Levi age 1.  The family is recorded in the 1860 Meridian, Ingham County, Michigan census as Thomas Shiveley, age 38, wife Catharine age 35, son Daniel age 14, son Levi age 12, daughter Elizabeth age 9, daughter Sarah age 7, son John age 5, son George age 3 and daughter Alice age 4 months and John Wirts age 38.  The family is listed on the 1870 1st Ward of Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan census with additional children being daughter Alice age 9, son Andrew age 7 and daughter Frances age 5.  In 1880 Thomas and Catherine are still living in Lansing Ingham County, Michigan.

There is a report of a law suit recorded in the National Reporter System -State Series, The Northwestern Reporter , Volumn 136, June 7-August 12, 1912, St Paul, West Publishing Company, 1912:  "The case involved a claim presented by Joseph W. Stockwell against the estate of Mary E. Reid, deceased.  The claimant and deceased were formerly husband and wife, having been married on the 5th day of May, 1879.  The lived together until some time in the year 1900.  They were subsequently divorced on a bill of complaint filed by the wife on January 7, 1901, in the circuit court for Benzie County, in chancery.  At the time of the decree of divorce was granted, claimant had been arrested and was thereafter tried in the circuit court for the county of Genesee for the crime of conspiracy and sentenced to the state prison at Jackson on or about the 22nd day of January, 1903.  In the month of May, 1905, Mary E. Stockwell was remarried to a many by the name of Reid with whom she lived but a short time; she having been killed in the month of August of the same year leaving a last will and testament.  

The law suit involved the issue of an insurance policy from the Royal Arcanum Insurance Association.   The claimant offered testimony showing that Thomas Shivley, the father of deceased, was insured in the association above stated.  The date of the policy was September 2, 1881, and the amount was $3,000.  The original beneficiary was Catharine Shivley, the wife of the insured.  The beneficiary was changed November 28, 1886 to Andrew J. Shively, son; and again in August, 1891, to Catharine Shivley two-thirds, and Andrew Thomas Shivley, grandson, one-third.  It was changed again November 7, 1894, to Andrew T. Shivley, grandson, $1,000, Mary H. Stockwell, daughter, $2,000.  It was changed on March 27, 1895, to Mary E. Stockwell, daughter, $3,000.  That was the last change, and Mary E. Stockwell was the beneficiary at the time of the death of Thomas Shivley, which occurred March 4, 1904.     The report is full of good genealogy information.

From the Ingham County, Michigan death certificate for Catharine Seigle Shively it is listed she was the parent of 13 children, with 7 children living in 1899.  Additional information on nine of the thirteen children include:  1) Daniel born 27-Oct-1845 died 5-Apr-1874, buried in Mount Hope Cemetery.  The tombstone reads "s/o Thomas & Catherine Shiveley, loved one, "a loved one has gone from our circle, on earth we will meet him no more.  He has gone to his home in heaven, and all his afflictions are 'oer"  2)  Levi born 1848 died 1923 who married Carrie A last name unknown born 1848 died 1939 buried in Mount Hope Cemetery 3) Mary Elizabeth born 1851 died Aug-1905 married 1st Joseph W. Stockwell, 2nd Mr. Reid 4) Sarah E born ca. 1853   5) John W born 18-Mar-1855 died 10-Jul-1913 in Gilmore, Benzie County, Michigan   6) George N born 1857 died 1930  7)  Alice Martha born 23-Aug-1859, died 24-Jul-1939 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, married 12-Jun-1882 to John C Reichert  8) Andrew J born 1862 died 1891 and 9) Frances A born Jun-1866, died 1935, married 24-Dec-1885 to Thomas Henry Sedina. 

Andrew J. Shively, Son Of William Jackson Shively And Artessima Jane Simmons, Who Lived In Richland County, Ohio

Andrew J. Shively was born on 31-May-1876 in Richland County, Ohio and died 13-March-1928 in Richland County, Ohio.  He was buried in the Mansfield Cemetery on 16-March-1928.  Andrew was the son of William Jackson Shively and Artessima Jane Simmons.  Andrew Shively was married on 2-Oct-1902 in Richland County, Ohio to Edith Smith.  This marriage ended in divorce in 1904. Andrew was married a second time on 24-June-1911 in Richland County, Ohio to Mrs. Addie E. Gale Whitney.

The Mansfield, Ohio newspapers give some insight into the life of Andrew J. Shively.  Located in The Mansfield News, February 16, 1900, Page 6, Column 2: Andy Shively is working in D. R. Searfos' livery barn at Bellville.

From The Mansfield News, Friday, October 3, 1902, Page 5, Column 1:  Andrew J. Shively and Miss Edith Smith were united in marriage by Squire Marcus McDermott Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the Baltimore block on North Mulberry street.  Mr. and Mrs. Shively will reside in this city.

In The Mansfield News, Monday, October 5, 1903, Page 3, Column 2:  Andy Shively and his wife, Mrs. Edith Shively, were arrested Saturday night by Officer Marks at their home in the Baltimore block on the charge of disorderly conduct. Shively stated that he was born at Butler, is a livery-man by occupation, married, 28 years of age.  He pleaded not guilty.  

Mrs. Shively stated that she was born in Wisconsin and is 28 years of age.  She said she was not disorderly. Shively told the court that his wife struck him with a shoe and the wife said her husband was drunk and she was merely trying to keep him in the house.  Chief Well told the court that the arresting officer reported to him that the woman made such a noise during the rumpus that it could have been heard two blocks.  The mayor continued the case until the arresting officer could be present and more light could be thrown on matters.

Extracted from The Mansfield News, Tuesday, October 6, 1903, Page 3, Column 1:  The case of Andy Shively and Mrs. Edith Shively, the former's wife, who were arrested Saturday night by Officer Marks on the charge of disorderly conduct were called up last night.  The cases had been continued from the morning session until evening for the reason that the arresting officer was not present. Officer Marks gave the mayor a little enlightenment in regard to matters and as a result he fined Shively $8.60 and his wife $13.60.  The mayor says that there is a good deal of complaint coming from the Baltimore block from time to time and he proposes to break some of it up at least.

In The Mansfield News, Thursday, December 24, 1903, Page 6, Column 2:  In Probate Court, 1158, Edith Shively vs. Andrew Shively.  Civil action. Divorce

Further extracted from The Mansfield News, Friday, February 5, 1904, Page 10, Column 3:  In probate court Judge Bricker has granted Edith Shively a divorce from her husband, Andrew Shively, on the grounds of gross neglect of duty and cruelty.

An unpleasant article regarding Andrew Shively was extracted from The Mansfield News, Saturday Evening, October 8, 1910, Page 2, Columns 1-2:

Woman Dragged Into Dark Alley

Fellow Seizes a Woman as She is Passing the Alley Next to Lantz's Store in the Heart of the City but a Young Man Comes to Her Assistance--Second Attempt to Grab the Woman Results in His Being Grabbed by  a Policeman--Mayor "Salts" Him Four Months in the Columbus Workhouse

Police court lasted from 9:30 o'clock on Saturday morning until 11:40 a.m. Although there were two cases to try they were both long drawn out affairs, necessitating the use of a number of witnesses in each case.

Andrew Shively was arrested Friday night in Temple court by Officer Shireman on the charge of molesting and assaulting a woman.  When arraigned the defendant stated he was born in Ohio, is working for a livery stable, single and 32 years of age. When asked to plead to the charge of attacking a woman named Mary Richardson he said he had been very drunk and did not know what he was doing.

Mary Richardson, the prosecuting witness, was sworn, took the stand and told the story of the assault.  She said he was passing by the rear end of the old Blecker block on East Fourth street about 8 o'clock in the evening when Shively came up out of the basement, seized her and dragged her into the dark alley just west of Lantz's dry goods store.  She said he choked her and continued to pull her along in spite of her struggles until a point was reached in an intersecting alley in the rear of Lantz's store.  The woman said she fought and screamed as loudly as she could and a young man named F. J. Weitmer came back and then the villain let go and started away.  When the rescuer started to go away the fellow who had attacked her came back again.  Then Weitmer hustled over to Main street and secured a policeman who arrested Shively.

F. J. Weitmer, who came to the rescue of Mary Richardson, was sworn and testified substantially as above, he having observed Shively grab the woman and drag her back into the dark alley.  He said he first followed to see what it was about, thinking it was a scrap between the two but when the woman yelled for help and said the man was killing her he went after them and then the assailant skipped.

The defendant had nothing to say for himself except that he didn't know anything about what happened.  He stated he had been in the city 15 weeks.  The mayor took up the case and said he proposed to make any and all streets in Mansfield perfectly safe for women and girls either day or night and in order that there might be a warning sent forth to any others who might like to try this sort of thing he would make an example of Mr. Shively.  Then the mayor fined him $50 and costs and committed him to the Columbus workhouse.  This fine and costs will keep the woman's assailant in the workhouse for a period of more than four months.

From The Mansfield News, Tuesday, June 27, 1911, Page 8, Column 2: Marriage Licenses: Andrew Shively, of Mansfield, and Addie Whitney, of Mansfield.