George Washington Shively And Mary E. Yarger Who Lived In Union County, Pennsylvania

 

George Washington Shively
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George Washington Shively was born on 9-Sep-1840 in Union County, PA and died 30-Dec-1902 in Union County, PA.  He was the son of Christian M. Shively (born 23-Nov-1817 Union County, PA died 21-Nov-1880 Union County, PA) and Anna Beaver (20-Apr-1820 died 16-May-1863 in Union County, PA). 

Listed on the 1860 Union County, PA census is the family of Christian M. Sheivley age 42, wife Anna age 40, son George W. age 19, daughter Elizabeth A. age 17, daughter Addie age 12, daughter Amanda age 12, son John A. age 10, son Henry age 8, daughter Carolina age 7, son Thomas M. age 2, daughter Joanna age 4 months and William Boop age 19. Located on the 1870 Limestone Township, Union County, PA census is the household of George W. Shively age 29, wife Mary age 26, son Gaylon L. age 2 and son Elmer E. age nine months. On the 1880 Buffalo Township, Union County, PA census are Geo W. Schively age 39, wife Mary age 335, son Galen L. age 12, son Elmer age 10, son Laird age 8, daughter Anna age 6, daughter Arty J. age 3 and laborer John Holstine age 37. On the 1900 Buffalo Township District No 2, Unionn County, PA census is the family of George Shively born Sep-1840 age 59, wife Mary E. born Apr-1844 age 56 married 34 years 8 children 7 of whom are living, daughter Artisamas born Jul-1877 age 22, son Clarence E. born Dec-1880 age 19, daughter Bertha E. born Feb-1885 age 15 and boarder Henry Ritter born Jul-1884 age 15. 

Mary E. Yarger
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George Shively may have married 1st Susannah Royer who was the daughter of William C. Royer (1819-1901) and Sarah Shoemaker (1817-1877). Susannah Royer was born 24-Oct-1845 and died 4-Aug-1864 in Union County, PA.  George married 2nd Mary E. Yarger ca. 1866. Mary was born on 2-Apr-1844 and died 31-Oct-1908 in Union County, PA. She was the daughter of Edward Yarger and Elizabeth Ruhl.

The following was extracted from the Lewisburg Chronicle, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, Saturday, January 3, 1903, Page 1, Column 7:

Geo. W. Shively Suicides

In A Mood Of Worriment And Despondency He Commits The Rash And Lamentable Act

Mifflinburg Telegraph

Mr. George W. Shively, who resides with his family on the Amos Groff farm in West Buffalo township, suicided on last Tuesday morning but cutting his throat.

It seems that he had been despondent of late, worrying not a little, and in a mood of this nature he quit the house, saying he would go and feed the pigs. Not returning, his son Clarence went to the pig pen, where he found his father, life extinct, this at about 7:30 a.m.  He had cut the arteries of his throat with his pocket knife, bleeding to death in a few minutes.

Deceased was a son of the late Christian Shively, and was born in Limestone Twp. He was a famer by occupation, and by all was regarded as a good, honest, upright citizen.

Besides his wife, he leaves the following children: Galen L. of West Buffalo; Elmer E. of Watsontown; Laird of Tiro, O.; Clarence, residing at home; Annie, wife of Clayton Troxell of White Springs; Artisimus, wife of Lewis Gemberling, of Snyder Co.; and Bertha of Philadelphia; also the following brothers and sisters; Thomas M., of Limestone Township; Henry and Abner of Mifflinburg; Amanda, and Ada, wife of Jno. Dreibelbis of Wis.; Mrs. Anna Strickler and Caroline, wife of Mr. Henry Swineford of Mifflinburg. To all these relatives this is a very sore affliction, and in their sorrow they ahve the heartfelt sympathy of all.

The funeral service will be held this Friday morning at his late home at 10 o'clock. Interment in the Dunker cemetery west of Mifflinburg.

The following was taken from the Lewisburg Jornal, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, Friday, January 2, 1903, Page 4, Column 3:

Suicide Near Vicksburg On Tuesday

George W. Shively Ends His Life By Severing The Jugular Vein

The community near Vicksburg was greatly shocked on Tuesday morning by the startling intelligence of the suicide of George W. Shively, on the Amos Grove farm, north of Vicksburg, by stabbing himself in the neck, severing the jugular vein, death ensuing in a very short time.

Mr. Shively was a well-to-do farmer of that section, and his desparate act was a great surprise to his friends in the community. On Tuesday morning he got up as usual with the family and assisted about the house in doing some chores. Beween six and seven o'clock he said he would go to the hog pen to feed the hogs. Some time elapsed before the family missed him, he not returning as soon as expected, and his son went to the hog pen to learn what had kept his fahter there so long. In one of the stalls a gruesome sight met the gaze of the son. The father was lying in a pool of blood and lifeless. With a pen knife Mr. Shively had stabbed himself five times in the neck, striking the jugular vein, and death soon resulted. Life had been extinct several minutes when he was discovered by the son.

Mr. Shively was aged over sixty years, and it is supposed that he committed the deed while laboring under a severe spell of melancholy. Last summer while working on the road he suffered a sun stroke, which affected him, and since then he was not himself. He was greatly worried also over quitting farming in the spring, all imaginary and without cause.

He leaves a family of a wife, four sons and three daughters. The funeral will take place this morning from the home of the deceased near Vicksburg. Interment will be made in the Dunkard cemetery west of Mifflinburg.

Located in the Lewisburg Journal, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, Friday, November 13, 1908, Page 4 is the following:

Death Of Mrs. Geo. Shively

Mrs. Mary E. Yarger Shively, widow of the late George Shively and daughter of Edwin Yarger, dec'd, died at the home of Mr. Chas. Orwig, in Millimont, on Saturday last, Oct. 31, age 64 years.

She leaves the following children: Anna, wife of Mr. Clinton Troxell, of Millmont; Miss Bertha of Millmont; Mrs. A. C. Gemberling, of Snyder Co., Galen of Mifflinburg; Laird, of Tiro, O.; Clarence of Lewis Twp.; Ellmer of Watsontown. Also one brother, Mr. John Yarger of Lewis Twp.

The funeral service was held in the Pike Dunker Church on Tuesday, at 9 a.m., conducted by Elder Greene Shively, who spoke very appropriately of the deceased. Interment in the cemetery by said church. The pall bearers were her nearest male relatives.--"Mifflingburg Telegraph."

Thomas Montgomery Shively And Wife, Ella Hoy, Who Lived In Union County, Pennsylvania

Thomas M. Shively Death Certificate

Thomas Montgomery Shively was born 27-Nov-1857 in Union County, PA and died 17-Oct-1921 in Mifflinburg, Union County, PA.  He was the son of Christian M. Shively (born 23-Nov-1817 in Union County, PA died 21-Nov-1880 in Union County, PA) and Anna Beaver (born 20-Ap4-1820 died 16-May-1863 in Union County, PA). (For more information on a brother of Thomas M. Shively see the Shively blog article written about Henry Shively on 7-Apr-2019). Thomas Shively married Ella Hoy who was a daughter of Jonas Hoy and Elizabeth Gebhardt (Gephart). Ella was born on 24-Dec-1859 in Union County, PA and died 29-Apr-1931.  Thomas and Ella had one daughter, Mary Shively, who married Oscar Brouse.

The following was extracted from the Miltonian, Milton, Pennsylvania, Thursday, October 6, 1921, Page 4, Column 4:

Associate Judge Is Very Near Death

Thomas Shively, Associate Judge of Union County, is very near death as the result of a distressing accident on his farm late Tuesday afternoon two miles south of Mifflinburg. Workmen who were near Mr. Shively at the time of the accident state that he climbed to the top of the silo, in performing light duties, and had descended to a platform some eight feet from the bottom. Stepping from the ladder to the platform, the structure gave way, throwing him to the concrete below.

Medical aid was hurriedly summoned and the injured man was removed to his home, where he is now in an unconscious condition. The exact extent of his injuries has not yet been determined, but it is feared that there is a fracture of the skull. In landing, the man struck on his head.

Located in the Lewisburg Journal, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, Friday, October 21, 1921, Page 1, Column 4:

Judge Thomas M. Shively Buried

Large Private Funeral And Impressive Ceremony Of I.O.O.F. At The Grave

Thomas Montgomery Shively, Associate Judge of the courts of Union County was laid to rest in the Mifflinburg Cemetery on Monday forenoon of this week. Funeral services were held at the late residence in Limestone Township.

Rev. Keifer of the Reformed Church of Mifflinburg officated. The remarks were touching and it was quiet evident that he had a good subject to use illustrating the earthly glories of human life.

Rev. Brown retired minister from Lewisburg, a former school mate and associate fittingly told of his impressions of the character and honor of the deceased.

At the grave the membership of the I.O.O.F. of Mifflinburg used their ritulaistic ceremony of which society Judge Shively was an active member.

Mr. Shively was born on the old Shively homestead at White Springs. He was aged 63 years and married Miss Ella Hoy, who together with one daughter, Miss Mary, survive him. He was a kind husband, a loving father and a respected citizen. With hosts of friends who will hold his remembrance and friendship and association dear.

Two brothers, Henry and Abner of Mifflinburg and two sisters, Mrs. John Driebelis and Miss Amanda Shively are living.

Found in the Lewisburg Journal, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, Thursday, May 7, 1931, Page 8, Column 3:

Aged Resident Of County Dies

Mrs. Ella Hoy Shively, age 71 years well known resident of Limestone township, passed away last Wednesday morning at six o'clock, in the Danville State hospital, after an illness of nine months caused by a complication of diseases.

The deceased was born in Limestone township on December 24, 1859, the daughter of Jonas and Elizabeth Hoy, both deceased.

She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Brouse, of Limestone township, and a brother, James Hoy, of Mifflinburg.

Private funeral services were held from her late home on Saturday morning at two o'clock, with Rev. Russell D. Custer, of Mifflinburg in charge. Burial was med in the Mifflinburg cemetery.

Henry Shively And Alice Gutelius, Who Lived In Union County, PA

Henry Shively was born 19-Feb-1852 in Pennsylvania and died 13-Dec-1930 in Union County, Pennsylvania.  He was the son of Christian M. Shively (born 23-Nov-1817 in Union County, PA , died 21-Nov-1880 in Union County, PA) and Anna Beaver (born 20-Apr-1820, died 16-May-1863 in Union County, PA). Henry Shively was married to Alice Gutelius who was a daughter of Jacob Gutelius and Mary Passmore.  Alice was born 17-Dec-1855 and died 7-May-1944.

Listed on the 1860 Union County, PA census is the family of Christian M. Sheivley age 42, wife Anna age 40, son George W. age 19, daughter Elizabeth A. age 17, daughter Addie age 12, daughter Amanda age 12, son John A. age 10, son Henry age 8, daughter Carolina age 7, son Thomas M. age 2, daughter Joanna age 4 months and William Boop age 19.  Listed on the 1900 Mifflinburg Borough, East Ward, Union County census is the household of Henry Shively born 1852 age 48 married 15 years, wife Alice G. born Dec-1855 age 44 having born 3 children and 3 children living, daughter Mary A. born Jan-1886 age 14, son Fred P. born Dec-1888 age 11, and daughter Jessie G. born Nov-1893 age 6. Listed on the 1910 Mifflinburg, Union County, PA census is the family of Henry Shiveley age 58, wife Alice G. age 54, daughter Mary A. age 23, son Frederick P. age 22 and daughter Jessie G. age 16.

Extracted from the Lewisburg Journal, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, Thursday, December 18, 1930, Page 4, Column 3:

Henry Shively Dies At Mifflinburg

Henry Shively, highly respected resident of Mifflinburg, passed away at his home in that place Saturday night. Death was due to a heart attack.

Mr. Shively was formerly a merchant in that town and for many years the tax collector. He was prominently known thruout the community, loved and respected by his many friends. He was a member of the Presbyterian Sunday School and church.

Mr. Shively was born at White Springs, February 19, 1852. He is survived by his wife, nee Alice Gutelius, and the following children, Mary A. Shively, at home; Frederick Shively, Scranton; Mrs. J. B. Bates of Mifflinburg. Also the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Ida Dreiblebis, and Amanda Shively, of Monroe Wis.; and Abner Shively, of Mifflinburg.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the late home with Rev. Robert Vining, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating. Interment was made in the Mifflinburg cemetery.

The following was found in the Lewisburg Journal, Thursday, May 11, 1944, Page 8, Column 4:

Bury Mrs. Alice Shively At Mifflinburg Tues.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the late residence for Mrs. Alice G. D. Shively 88, life-long resident of Mifflinburg who died at her home 265 Green street, Sunday evening of complications and infirmities of old age. She had been in ill health for more than a year and her condition became serious a week ago.

Mrs. Shively was born in Mifflinburg, December 17, 1855, the daughter of the late John and Mary Gutelius. She was a member of St. Paul's United Evangelical Church. Her husband, Henry Shively, preceded her in death fourteen years ago.

She leaves two daughters, Miss Mary A., at home, and Mrs. Jerry Bates, of Mifflinburg, a son, Fred P. of Scranton, and one granddaughter.

Rev. C. D. Pewterbaugh, pastor of St. Paul's United Evangelical Church of Mifflinburg, officiated at the services and burial was in the Mifflinburg cemetery.

Elmer E. Shively And Wife Minnie Mae Truckenmiller Who Lived In Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Elmer E. Shively was born 23-Aug-1869 in PA and died 14-Oct-1924 in Northumberland County, PA.  He was the son of George Washington Shively (born 9-Sep-1840 Union County, PA and died 30-Dec-1902 Union County) and Mary E. Yarger (1844-1908).George Washington Shively was the son of Christian M. Shively (born 23-Nov-1817 Union County, PA and died 21-Nov-1880 Union County, PA) and Anna Beaver (1820-1863).  Elmer E. Shively was married on 14-Dec-1899 to Minnie May Truckenmiller who was born 25-Mar-1875 and died 18-May-1930 in Philadelphia, PA. Minnie was the daughter of Daniel Truckenmiller and Mary E. Berger.  

Listed on the 1870 Limestone Township, Union County, PA census is the household of George W. Shively age 29, wife Mary age 26, son Guylon L. age 2 and son Elmer E. age nine months. Located on the 1880 Buffalo Township, Union County, PA census is the family of George W. Schively age 39, wife Mary age 35, son Galen L. age 12, son Elmer age 10, son Laird age 8, daughter Anna age 6, daughter Arty J. age 3 and laborer John Holstine age 37. On the 1900 Delware Township, West District, Northumberland County, PA census is the household of Elmer E. Schively born Aug-1869 age 30, wife Minnie M. born Mar-1875 age 25, servant Grover C. King born Jun-1884 age 16 and servant Mina M. Bowersox born Sep-1882 age 18.  Listed on the 1910 Delaware Township, West District, Northumberland County, PA census is Elmer E. Shively age 40, wife Minnie M. age 35, daughter Mary P. age 9, hired man Frank D. Wertman age 16 and hired man Charles A. Barnes age 21.  Located on the 1920 Watsontown Borough, 411 Main Street, Second Ward, Northumberland County, PA is the household of Elmer E. Shively age 50, wife Minnie M. age 44 and daughter Mary P. age 19. 

Extracted from the Lewisburg Journal, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, Friday, December 22, 1899, Page 5, Column 3:

Mr. Elmer E. Shively, of Mifflinburg, and Miss Minnie M. Truckenmiller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Truckenmilelr, of Williamsport, were married on Thursday December 14, 1899, by Rev. A. O. Mullen.

Located in the Miltonian, Milton, Pennsylvania, Thursday, October 16, 1924, Page 5, Column 1 is the following:

Deaths

E.E. Shively

Following an eleven weeks' illness, which resulted from an attack of typhoid fever, E. E. Shively, a well known cattle dealer and farmer of Watsontown R. D., died  Tuesday morning about 6 o'clock at his farm near town.

Mr. Shively was aged 52 years. He resided in this vicinity for many years. For a short time he resided in Watsontown.

Surviving are two brothers and three sisters. His wife and daughter Mrs. Robert Metzgar, made their home in Philadelphia.

The remains were taken Tuesday morning to the undertaking establishment at Mifflinburg, where a brother, Clarence Shively, resides. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the Dunkard church near Mifflinburg, where interment will be made.