Thomas Albert Shively And Myrtle Aradel Fisher Who Lived In Miami County, Indiana

Thomas Albert Shively
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Thomas Albert Shively was born on 22-Nov-1883 in Peru, Miami County, IN and died on 30-Jun-1953 in Miami County, IN. On 2-Aug-1906 he was married to Myrtle Fisher. Mytle was born on 18-Aug-1883 in Miami County, IN and died on 16-Nov-1963 in Miami County, IN. She was the daughter of Moses Fisher (1841-1921) and Magdalena Swoverland (1850-1904).

Thomas Shively was the son of Daniel Peter Shively (born 24-Nov-1841 in Montgomery County, OH died 22-Jul-1900 in Pipe Creek Township, Miami County, IN) and Harriet Little (born 14-May-1847 in IN died 10-Jan-1923 in Pipe Creek, IN). Daniel Shively was the son of Daniel L. Shively, Jr. (born 12-Sep-1801 in Huntingdon County, PA died 21-Apr-1863 in Miami County, IN) and Catherine Bowman (born 1801 in OH died 16-Oct-1885 in Miami County, IN). Daniel L. Shively, Jr. was the son of Daniel L. Shively, Sr. (born 1773 in Frederick County, MD died 22-Mar-1818 in Montgomery County, OH) and Susannah Ulrich (born 5-Feb-1770 in PA died 21-Aug-1861 in Clinton County, IN). Daniel Shively, Sr. was the son of Christian Shively, Sr. (1745-1834) and Susannah Cripe (1747-1818).

Listed on the 1910 Pipe Creek Township, Miami County, IN census are Thomas A. Shively age 26 and wife Myrtle A. age 26. Located on the 1920 Pipe Creek Township, Miami County, IN census is the family of Thos  A. Shiveley age 36, wife Myrtle age 36, son Ernest age 7, son Roger age 5 and son Herbert age 1. On the 1930 Pipe Creek Township, Miami County, IN census is Thomas A. Shively age 46, wife Myrtle A. age 46, son Ernest A. age 18, son R oger F. age 15, son Herbert T. age 11. Located on the 1940 Pipe Creek Township, Miami County, IN census are Thomas A. Shivley age 56 and wife Mertle A. age 56. Listed on the 1950 Pipe Creek Township, Miami County, IN census are Thomas Shively age 66 and wife Myrtle age 66.

Extracted from The Pharos-Tribune, Logansport, Indiana, Tuesday,, June 30, 1953, Page 1, Column 3:

Rev. Shively Succumbs At Peru Hospital

Deceased Was Pastor And Elder of Pipe Creek Church Of Brethren And Former Miami Superintendent Of Schools

Peru, Ind. — The Rev. Thomas A. Shively, former Miami county superintendent of schools, expired at 5:15 o’clock Tuesday morning at Dukes hospital. He had suffered a heart attack on June 14 and a cerebral hemorrhage.

Pastor and elder of the Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren, the deceased was ordained in 1925 and became an elder in 1926.

Rev. Shively, who retired as a school teacher last year, served as principal of the Bunker Hill and Clay township schools and was a trustee of North Manchester college for 30 years.

Born Pipe Creek township on November 22, 1883, he was the son of Daniel and Harriett (Little) Shively. His marriage on August 2, 1906 was to Myrtle Fisher.

Survivors are: the wife; three sons, Ernest of Cheraw, Colo.; Rogers, of Indianapolis; and Herbert, of route 3, Peru; seven grandchildren; a brother, Charles, of Huntington, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. David Cripe, of Peru. One son and two brothers preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Pipe Creek church with the Rev. Charles Oberlin, the Rev. Milo Hoffman and the Walter Steinbaugh officiating. Burial will be in Metzger cemetery.

The body will be removed from the Eikenberry funeral home to the church at 1 p.m. Thursday to lie in state until the time of services.

Myrtle Aradel Fisher Shively
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Coped from the Leader-Tribune, Marion, Indiana, Sunday, November 17, 1963, Page 2, Column 2:

Mrs. Myrtle Shively

PERU (Spl.) — Funeral service for Mrs. Myrtle Shively, 80, Rt. 4, Peru, will be held at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Walter Steinebaugh will officiate and burial will be in Metzger Cemetery.

Mrs. Shively, widow, of the Rev. Thomas A. Shively, former pastor of the Pipe Creek Church, died at 7 p.m. Saturday in Dukes Memorial Hospital.

Friends may call at the Eikenberry Funeral Home after 3:30 p.m. today. The body will be taken to the church one hour before rites.

 
 

Mary "Mollie" Shively, Daughter Of Jacob W. Shively And Rebecca Mills In Darke County, Ohio

Mary Shively was born on 15-Sep-1854 in Darke County, OH and died on 21-Feb-1888 in Darke County, OH. Mary was the daughter of Jacob W. Shively (born 3-Nov-1823 Darke County, OH  and died 6-May-1896 in Darke County, OH) and Rebecca Mills (born 21-Dec-1829 Darke County, OH and died 8-Feb-1882 in Darke County, OH). Jacob W. Shively was the son of Daniel Shively (born 11-Jan-1792 Somerset County, PA and died 21-Aug-1841 in Darke County, OH) and Christina Heck (born 1-Dec-1794 Somerset County, PA and died 24-Mar-1833 in Darke County, OH).

Listed on the 1860 Greenville Township, Dark County, OH census is the family of Jacob Shively age 36, wife Rebecca age 30, son Isaac M. age 10, son Daniel M. age 8 and daughter Mary A. age 5. On the 1870 German Township, Darke County, OH census are Jacob Shively age 46 occupation butcher, wife Rebecca age 40, son Daniel M. age 18 and daughter Mary A. age 15.  Located on the 1880 Palestine, Darke County, OH census is the household of Jacob Shively age 56 occupation butchering, wife Rebecca age 50 and daughter Mary age 25.  

Copied from The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio, Wednesday, February 22, 1888, Page 6, Column 4:

A Bad Minister And His Victim

GREENVILLE, O., Feb. 21 - (Special) —This afternoon Rev. D. B. Johnson, having a wife and children living at Tippecanoe, out on $200 bond for living in adultery with Miss Shively of Palestine, was returned to jail on order of his bondsmen, the woman having died in childbirth at 1 o’clock this morning. Fears of the escape of the preacher were entertained. The poor, deceived woman and child will be buried tomorrow.

The following was extracted from The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio, Tuesday, September 21, 1886, Page 1, Column 6:

A Sinner In Saintly Garb

An Indiana Dominie Skips Out With One Of His Flock

RICHMOND, Ind., Sept. 20 —(Special) — Rev. D. B. Johnson, who assumed the pastorate of a Cambellite church at New Paris, O., six miles distant from this city, last spring, has proved a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Latterly he has been dividing his time between New Paris and Palestine and concluded to remove there Friday. He went there and was to return today to begin moving. Saturday his wife concluded to take up the carpets and under one of them found two very loving letters from Mollie Shindley, a well connected Palestine miss, revealing deep dyed villainy. Straightway she went to Palestine, and following the services there last night there was a business meeting, at which Johnson was accused and made no denial, but still later decamped with the object of his illicit love. He leaves his wife and three children destitute and numerous unpaid bills.

An account of the happenings appeared in the Darke County Democratic Advocate, Greenville, Ohio, Thursday, September 23, 1886, Page 1, Columns 3-4:

An Unwise Virgin

Elopes With A Married Preacher

Startling Expose In A Church By An Outraged Wife - The Graceless Husband Runs Off With An Old Maid, Deserting His Family - Desperate Attempt Of A Heartless Pulpit Pounding Hypocrite 

(Special Dispatch To The Enquirer)

RICHMOND, Ind., September 20. — This little village of New Paris, six miles from this city over the Ohio border, is in a ferment to-day, and high, middle and low-toned society is shocked, and greatly shocked, at the wickedness of Rev. D. B. Johnson whose sin at last has found him out.

When the Enquirer reported drove into New Paris last night the downfall of one who was ever supposed to be good and pure, was on the lips of every one he met.

Rev. D. B. Johnson is a Cambellite preacher, or as they are called Elder. Early last spring he, was preaching at Spartansburg,, but wanted to go to New Paris and take charge of the congregation at that place, and it was finally agreed that he should come, and the brethren at New Paris advanced him $26, with which he settled some debts at Spartansburg and came on to New Paris.

The congregation fixed him up comfortably, buying him furniture, coming to this city and going his security for goods.  It wasn’t long until Brother Johnson was well beloved. He was such a real nice man, and though he had a real nice way of getting into debt, not attention was paid to this because he certainly would settle sin his real nice way.

Now it seems that Elder Johnson also had a charge at Palestine, a cosy village not farm from New Paris; and on divers occasions was wont to knock the dust from the pulpit cushions in the village church.

On one of these dust-knocking occasions he met Miss Mollie Shively, a maiden of some thirty summers, who was housekeeper for her father, her mother being dead. The Elder was the maiden all forlorn, and like David of old, converted her. But no scandal was created, and even when Mollie visited New Paris nothing wrong was ever suspected between the demure Mollie and the dignified Elder.

Finally Elder Johnson concluded to move to Palestine, where he could be near Mollie, and at the same time save sinners. The New Paris folks didn’t like this very much, but Elder Johnson went ahead and prepared to move.

Last Friday he went up to Palestine to preach Saturday night and Sunday while he was away Mrs. Johnson was arranging to move by packing the furniture and tearing up the carpets. She lifted the carpets in Mr. Johnson’s study, and under one corner found two letters, nice dainty letters, smelling of sweet perfume, and addressed in a feminine hand that she knew was not her own, to Rev. D. B. Johnson. She read them both, and in one of them this is what she found:

“September 4, 1886.

“MY DEAR BARTON: Your letter received, and oh! how I thank you for your dear, kind, loving words. I have at times thought I have been in love, but never have I had such feelings for any one as I have for you. Oh! God, how can I stand it. Claudy will be happy with us; will have great happiness when he is with his new mamma. If God blesses us with babies where will be no difference made between them and Claudy. Will we be as happy as we anticipate? I know we will. We will know nothing but ourselves and Claudy. Darling, I am your wife in heart if not in law, and now, darling, write to me and tell me how things are at home. Oh! how I long to be with you and near you! Good-by.

Your loving

Mollie”

The other letter was of similar import, and couched in more affectionate language. The poor wife was crushed, but she would not brook the betrayal. “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned,” and she panted for revenge. Taking the letters to J. A. Moore, attorney at law, she told her story and engaged his services. Then to the members of the church went she, and unfolded a tale that horrified them. But this was not all. Notices had been sent to the New Paris Mirror office for publication next Wednesday announcing that Rev. Daniel Barton Johnson would preach at New Paris next Sunday. These notices she had withdrawn, and the genius of the Mirror office was filled with wonder thereat.

EXPOSING THE VILLIAN.

The wronged wife on yesterday morning went to Palestine with the letters and a determination to expose the man who was masquerading in God’s livery. On her arrival she found her dear husband in the pulpit knocking out sinners in one-minute rounds, and Mollie in the congregation drinking the words that dropped from the lips of her married preacher lover.

Calling one of the deacons from the room, Mrs. Johnson told the story of her husband’s perfidy and showed the letters. When the services were over a business meeting was held and Elder Johnson was confronted with his wife’s story. He broke down under her scathing denunciation, and with tearful eye admitted his guilt, begging for forgiveness. But the stern old deacons could not condone his hypocrisy. His ministerial robes were stripped from him, and then and there he was banished from the church.

THE ELOPEMENT.

Some time during the night Daniel Barton Johnson and Mollie Shively fled together, and their whereabouts are unknown. A boy drove them away in a buggy, but the boy can not be found to tell where he took them. Mrs. Johnson telegraphed to New Paris and to this city to have the pair arrested when found, and officers over all the surrounding country are looking for them. Johnson was a New York street gamin sent West to find a home. He grew up in idleness and sin, but managed to secure an education. Before joining the church and becoming an elder he traveled with a gang of “singers” and his speciality was doing the “smear-cast act”.

He married the wife he so shamefully betrayed in Winchester, Ind. She was a widow,, some years older than he, but a lady of unblemished reputation, whose mother still lives in Tippecanoe, Ohio. Two children were born to them, one a boy now three years old, and the other a babe eighteen months old. All these he left in destitute circumstances, for even when he had money he seldom shared it with his family.

A RANK DEAD-BEAT.

Daniel Barton Johnson, with his other sins, is a rank dead-beat. He swindled many confiding friends around and about Palestine, his debts amounting to hundreds of dollars. At New Paris nearly every store-keeper is his victim in sums ranging from $1 to $80. He played it so fine that none were afraid to trust him.

The silly Molly Shively, who is certainly old enough to have known better, is the daughter of a respectable butcher in business at Palestine, and until now has been of reputation unblemished. Her father appears to take the matter philosophically, only saying: “Mollie has got into a bad scrape, and she must get out the best she can. I will send her no money nor try to find her.”

The Enquirer man this evening learns that an attempt will be made to capture Johnson, he being accused of embezzling a sum of money while acting as a agent for a patent fence machine.

The following regarding the death of Mary “Mollie” Shively’s father was found in The Greenville Journal, Greenville, Ohio, Thursday, May 14, 1896, Page 8, Column 2:

Palestine

Correspondence Journal

Jacob Shively, an old soldier and pioneer, died on Wednesday morning of last week and was buried on Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m.

Also from The Greenville Journal, Greenville, Ohio, Thursday, May 7, 1896, Page 5, Column 2:

Jacob Shively died at his home in Palestine, this county, Tuesday afternoon, after a lingering illness. His funeral takes place this afternoon at 2 o’clock. Mr. Shively was at one time a prominent and popular business man of this city.

The following regarding the death of Mary “Mollie” Shively’s mother was found in The Greenville Democrat, Greenville, Ohio, Wednesday, February 15, 1892, Page 3, Column 2:

Mrs. Rebecca, wife of Jacob Shively, died at her residence in Palestine on Feb. 8th, 1882, aged 52 years, 6 months and 2 days.

Henry Shively Who Lived In Merrick County, Nebraska

Henry Shively was bornn on 28-Jan-1832 in Ohio and died on 26-Jan-1917 in Central City, Merrick County, NE. He was the son of Daniel Shively (1796-1884) and Mary "Sarah" Weaver (1794-1847). Daniel was the son of Ulrich Shively (1774-1825) and Christina Shideler (1776-1838).  Henry Shively was married on 26-Mar-1859 in Huntingdon County, IN to Elizabeth Ann Richards. Elizabeth was born on 16-Jan-1831  and died on 20-Jan-1880 in Clarks, Merrick County, NE. She was the daughter of William Bird and Rosanna A. Richards.  Henry Shively married second on 1-May-1883 in Merrick County, NE to Virginia Adeline Richards Giles. This was her second marriage having married first Franklin M. Giles. Virginia was born on 5-Sep-1853 in Wabash County, IN and died 16-May-1948 in Central City, Merrick County, NE. She was the daughter of Eli Mash Richards and Nancy Ann Schooley.

The following article was found in the Central City Courier, Central City, Nebraska, Thursday, February 10, 1887, Page 5, Column 3:

A Grand Surprise

Mr. Henry Shively, on of Merrick County's pioneers, was made the victim of one of the grandest and most successful surprises ever given in honor of one of her citizens. On Saturday morning Mr. S., after doing his chores, concluded to haul some hay. After arriving on the meadow and having part of a load on he observed a team turning in at his place of residence, at which he remarked to his helper that he guessed his neighbor was returning his fanning mill, but the people continued to pour in until the house was filled to its capacity, numbering about sixty persons, and not until the arrival of about half that number did he realize that is was in honor of his fifty-sixth birthday, making him fifty-five years old. After he had arrived with his load of hay the assembled multitude were in readiness to extend the hand of fellowship and regard. Great credit is due the host and hostess for the becoming reception and the efforts made to make the company comfortable and pleasant. The time was whiled away by the guests in discussing the merits of the host until dinner, at which time ye editor should have happened around. For those cakes, to the eye were "daisies", to the palate delicious, and to the parties who prepared them a great credit. And the chicken pie and other meats were palatable to an almost undesirable extent, and those delicacies -- well, we will let you imagine -- you know what they are. Concluding dinner the company (as many as could) occupied the larger room, at which time a handsome cash present was made the host as a token of the esteem and regard in which he is held by the pioneers of Clarksville and Mead precincts.  Esquire McGath was chosen was the one who should bestow the present and did so in a very commendable manner by offering a neat speech of good sentiment and well-selected words. Appropriate remarks were made by others who were present. Credit for the success of this grand reunion of pioneers is due the following, viz.: Mr. and Mrs. Benny Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Schrawger, Mr. and Mrs. Scudder, Mr. P.  L. Raynor, and Mr. Jas. Baird.

In conclusion we would say a general good time was had, which to describe in full would require too much space in your valuable columns and make every body wish his neighbor was made up of such men as Henry Shively.

                                                                                    A WITNESS.

The following birthday account was found in the Central City Republican-Nonpareil, Central City, Nebraska, Thursday, September 11, 1947, Page 1, Column 1:

Mrs. Virginia Shively Observes 94th Birthday Friday

Mrs. Virginia Shively who was 94 years of age last Friday, was born Sept. 5, 1853 at Antioch, Ind. She was married to Frank Giles and had two children, Mrs. Bessie Good of Fullerton and Mrs. W. E. Smith of Lawtoln, Ia. Her husband died in the early eighties. Later she came westward and became the wife of Henry Shively. They were the parents of four children, who are living. They are Mrs. Sadie French, Mrs. Birdie Carlson, Henry Shively of this city and Eldon of Denver.

The birthday dinner honoring Mrs. Shively was held at the home of Mrs. Sadie French with all the daughters present from around here and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Smith of Lawton, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hobbs and 3 children and Mrs. Robert Hall and 4 children.

Mrs. Shively enjoys life and was happy with her two birthday cakes and lovely cards which she received.

Mr. and Mrs. Shively had the following accident recorded in the Central City Non-pareil, Central City, Nebraska, Thursday, September 4, 1913, Page 3 Column 6:

Last Saturday night as Mrs. V. A. Shively was driving to the neighbors to spend the evening, her horse became frightened and ran away overturning the carriage and all occupants were thrown out, Mrs. Shively's left hip being broken. Henry Shively was unconscious for an hour and a half.

This article was extracted from the Central City Record, Central City, Nebraska, Thursday, October 17, 1907, Page 7, Column 3:

Mr. Henry Shively left for Ashland, Ore., Monday, where he goes to spend the winter for the benefit of his health. He says if the country suits him he may possibly stay there permanently, but we think one who has lived so long in Nebraska will find it hard to be suited elsewhere,

Henry Shively submitted the following and taken from the Central City Record, Central CIty, Nebraska, Thursday, November 7, 1907, Page 1, Column 3:

News From Ashland, Oregon

Ashland, Ore., Oct. 27, Central City Record:-- I left Central City the 14th at night; nothing important to Laramie, which is a very nice looking city. I did not stop but twenty minutes; went to Granger, then took the Oregon Short Line.

Wyoming is a mountainous county. I did not see any level country until I struck Idaho, but there nothing grows but sage brush. Nice looking land and where they irrigate raise big crops of alfalfa. The land costs $35.50 an acre, with ten years to pay for it. When that country is settled it will be a nice country.

We came into Oregon along the Umatilla river. Can't see much for the mountains. We followed the river down to Portland and at 7 p.m. I took the Southern Pacific for Ashland. We went over the mountains into Gage Valley at 9 a.m. Central Point is 325 miles from Portland, elevation 1290. This is one of the greatest fruit countries I ever saw. Hemmed in by mountains a mile high they say it never freezes hard enough to freeze potatoes in the ground.

I have stopped on Neal Creek, seven miles south of Ashland. Work is plenty. A good place for wood chopping, as it is a lumber country. They have saw mills up in the mountains and run the lumber down in flumes to the railroad. I guess II had better stop by saying good bye to all my friends.

                                                                            Yours truly,

                                                                            HENRY SHIVELY.

The following travel accounty of Henry Shively was found in the Central City Record, Central City, Nebraska, Thursday, July 22, 1909, Page 5:

Mr. Henry Shively returned Saturday from Washington, where he has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. McGath, for about a year and a half. Mr. Shively says that after coming down through eastern Washington, Idaho and Wyoming, Nebraska looked mighty good to him. He says that they raise good wheat and oats and some fruit where his daughter lives, but not much else. They cannot irrigate and have to depend upon nautral rainfall only, which is scanty after the spring season. He thinks he prefers Nebraskt as a place to live.

The following newspaper obituary for Henry Shively was found in the Central City Republican-Nonpareil, Central City, Nebraska, Thursday, February 1, 1917, Page 4, Column 4:

Henry Shively, Prominent And Early Settler Passes Away

Henry Shively, one of Merrick county's early settlers and a man of extensive acquaintance, passed away at the family home, twelve miles north of this city, Friday, the 26th day of January, at the age of 85 years, lacking only two days. For some time he had been afflicted with an ailment of the heart, and due to his advanced years was not able to combat longer his illness. For a period of about forty years he had been a resident of our county, and d uring that period proved himself a man of the highest integrity, a good citizen, a devoted husband and father, and rounded out a life of the greatest usefulness.

Henry Shively was born in Seneca county, Ohio, January 28, 1832. "Uncle Henry", as he was known to those of close acquaintance, was the sole survivor of a family of seven children, all of whom lived to an advanced age. When a young man he removed to Antioch, Indiana, where he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Ann Richards in the year 1859. To this union were born six children, all of whom are living save one son who died in infancy.

From Indiana he moved with his family to Iowa in 1864, and later removed to a farm near Clarks, where Mrs. Shively passed away the 20th day of January, 1880. On May 1, 1883, he again married, taking as his wife Mrs. Virginia A. Giles, who survives him. To this union four children were born, all of whom are living. The children are: W. B. Shively of Central City, Daniel Shively of Dawson county, Rose McGath of Douglas county, Washington state, George Shively of Portland, Ore., Eliza Bliss of Dawson county, Sada N. French of Central City, Birdie Garrett of Cental City, Eldon Shively, who lives on a farm near the old home, and Henry Shively, who is still at home. There are also two step daughters: Mrs. Bessie Good of Palmer and Mrs. Frankie Smith of York.

The funeral services were held from Pierce Chapel Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. J. D. Mills, pastor of the Friends church of this city, being in charge. Special music was furnished by a male quartette from Nebraskt Central College. The church was filled to capacity with sorrowing friends and relatives, who gathered to pay their respects to the memory of one who life was devoted to well doing. Interment was in the cemetery near Pierce Chapel.

The newspaper obituary for Virginia Shively was located in the Central City Republican-Nonpareil, Central City, Nebraska, Thursday, May 20, 1948, Page 1, Column 6:

Funeral Services Held Wednesday For Mrs. Virginia Shively

Virginia Adeline Richards was born at Huntington, Ind., Sept. 5, 1853 and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sadie French, May 16, at the age of 95 years. She came with her parents to Merrick County and truly was a pioneer. There were just three business houses at the time she came here.

March 16, 1873 she was united in marriage to Franklin Giles. Four children were born to this union, two died in infancy and the other two are Mrs. Bessie Good of Central City and Mrs. W. E. Smith of Lawton, Ia. Mr. Giles passed away in 1881.

She was married to Henry Shively May 1, 1883 and this union gave her two sons and two daughters. They are Mrs. Sadie French, Mrs. Berdie Carlson of Central City, Henry Shively of Lincoln and Eldon Shively of Loup City.  Tw brothers, William Richards of Portland, Ore. and George Richards of Albany, Ore., two sisters, Mrs. Olive Lindsay of Laramie, Wyo., Mrs. Celia Ward of California survive. There are 22 grandchildren and 73 great-grandchildren of 102 direct descendants. She also mothered five step children and lived all her adult life on a farm north of Central City. She was a member of the Friends church and will leave a great void in the hearts of all her family.

Funeral services were held at the Solt Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 o'clock with Rev. Smith, a son-in-law, officiating, with Rev. H. H. Wybenga assisting. Mrs. John Hruza, jr. sang "Rock of Ages" and "Sweet Bye and Bye", with Mrs. Tommy Shields, accompanist.

Pallbearers were all grandchildren. Burial was at Pierce Chapel.

Those from away who attended the funeral were Dan Shively of North Platte, a step son, Rev. Smith of Lawton, Ia., Waldon French, a grandson of Denver, Colo., Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mustard, a granddaughter of Hastings, and Mrs. Dwight Haskins of Lawton, Ia.

Michael, Daniel and John Shively In Berkeley County, West Virginia

Shively researchers are asking for help with a Michael Shively line that was in Berkeley County, WV and then some family members moved to Jefferson County, KY. There were several Shively families in what is now Berkeley County, WV and one would think that the families knew of each other and were possibly related. From the histories it is known that Frederick County, VA was formed in 1743 from Orange County. Berkeley County, VA was formed in 1772 from Frederick County.  In 1863 Berkeley County, VA became Berkeley County, WV.

PART ONE - Michael Shively

From land grants for Michael Shively it is known:

1762, Michael Shively, assignee of John and Daniel Kennedy, 245 acres, 11-Oct-1766 date of grant, Frederick County, VA Book 2, Page 14

20-21-Mar-1778, Michael Shively and Hannah his wife to Christian Shively, lease and release, Berkeley County Book 4, pp 453-455  100 acres of 245 acre tract

02-May-1778, Michael Shively and Christinia his wife to Joseph Mitchell,  lease, Berkeley County Book 5, pp 23-24   145 acres of 245 acre tract

15-Oct-1778 Christian Shively to Joseph Mitchell, lease Berkeley County Book 5, page 583 100 acres bought from Michael Shively and wife, Hannah

17-Mar-1779, George Myer and Jane his wife to Christian Shively, 100 acres, Berkeley County Book 5, pp 230-231, release

15-Aug-1780, Christian Shively and Mary his wife to James Russell, release, Berkeley County Book 5, pp 694-696, Mary did not sign

1781 - 13-Mar 5th year of VA Commonwealth, Berkeley County VA to Monongahala County, VA requesting Christian Shively's wife, Mary, be privily examined regarding the Indenture 15-Aug-1780 to James Russell, Certificate attesting to this is dated 14-May-1781; recorded in Berkeley County, VA 19-Feb-1782, Book 5, page 696

1786 - 19-Aug  11th year of VA Commonwealth, Berkeley County, VA to Jefferson County, KY re. Christian Shively's wife, Mary, and 1778 Indenture to Joseph Mitchell, Book 7, pp 281-282. Acknowledgement sent to Berkeley County 10-Jan-1787 and recorded 19-Jun-1787

PART TWO - Daniel Shively

From the publication Schaublin (Shively) Families from the District of Waldenburg, Baselland, Switzerland by George W. Andrews, Alexandria, Virginia,, 1978 it is know that at the same time Michael Shively was in Berkeley County there was also a Daniel Shively in the same county. From this information it is known that "Daniel Schaublin was born in village and District of Waldenburg, Baselland, Switzerland, baptized 28-May-1709; died 1763 in Frederick County, Virginia; married (1) 21-Jun-1729 to Margaret Spithaler of Waldenburg (Waldenburg Marriage Register, page 56); and married (2) Christina (last name unknown). They have five children, all born in Waldenburg: 1) Daniel, baptized 29-Jan-1730  2) Wernhard, baptized 25-Apr-1731  3) Johannes, baptized 30-May-1741  4) Peter, baptized 16-Feb-1744 and  5) Ursula, baptized 17-Oct-1745.  

The name of Daniel Shively appears as "Daniel Scheubly" in passengetr list 139C for ship Ann, which landed in Philadelphia 28-Sep-1749 (Strassburger and Hinke, 1934, Volume 1, Page 416).

In the land records there are the deeds of lease and release by which Nicholas Lemen (Lehman?) and wife Christian sold a 234 acre tract of land to Daniel Shively in Frederick County, Virginia on 8-Nov-1758 (Frederick County Deed Book 5, page 182-187, Winchester, VA). On 4-Aug-1762 Daniel Shively sold 100 acres of this tract, described as "lying (in Frederick County) on both sides of the wagon road that leads from Swearingens Ferry to Winchester" to his son Daniel and Jacob Choomy (Tschumi) (Frederick County Deed Book 7, pages 261-264).

PART THREE - John Shively

From the following article it is known that there was also a John Shively in this area at the same time as Michael Shively and Daniel Shively.  This information was found in the Descendants of Josiah Flagg of Berkeley County, VA with 7 sketches by Charles Allcott Flagg, 1920, page 67:

APPENDIX E.

THE SHIVELY ANCESTRY

John Shively was a Swiss merchant who came to America with his stock in trade before the Revolution. Having prospered in business, he purchased a large tract of land in Frederick County, Va. (the part now Berkeley County, W. Va.). This is the family tradition.

It has been possible to learn very little about the family. in the home of the late Major G. Flagg of Tennessee, Johns Shively's great-grandson, there is preserved a curious little devotional work in German, "Das kleine davidische psalterspiel der kinder Zions", printed at Philadelphia in 1781. Its end papers and fly-leaves are covered with names and records, among which we find "Mary Shively her book" and "Maragretta Flagg her book", and births of the children of Josiah and Margaretta Flagg--it being the only source now extant for this information.

It would seem to indicate that German was the language of the elder Shivelys, or at least they were familiar with it, but whether this means that John Shively came originally from eastern or German speaking Switzerland, or that he married a Pennsylvania-German, we cannot say. Among the records are the death of John Shively, 4 Nov., 1792, aged 55, and of Mary Shively, 10 May, 1785, aged 48. We infer that Mary was wife of John and mother of Margaretta. No Shively children are recorded, but family tradition has it that Margaretta was the only child.

Located in the Potomak Guardian and Berkeley Advertiser, Martinsburg, West Virginia, Monday, November 5, 1792, Page 3, Column 2:

Saturday night last departed this life in this town, Mr. JOHN SHIVELEY, AEt. 55 --At the late races here, Mr. Shiveley was unfortunately thrown from his horse while crossing the path, and was inwardly bruised to so great a degree that he lay in the most excruciating pain until he expired. --He was a worthy citizen and and honest man.

If anyone would have additional information to share on the Frederick County, VA and Berkeley County, WV Shively familes please contact Larry Shively at email address: amrun@aol.com

Thomas A. Shively And Indiana Violet Richards Who Lived In Merrick County, Nebraska

Thomas A. Shively was born on 25-Mar-1848 and died on 25-Apr-1927 in Merrick County, NE.  He was the son of Alexander Valentine Shively (1820-1905) and Agnes Adams (1826-1872).  Alexander Shively was the son of Daniel Shively (1796-1884) and Mary "Sarah" Weaver (1794-1847). Daniel Shively (born 1796) was the son of Ulrich Shively (1774-1825) and Christina Shideler (1776-1838). For additional information on brothers of Thomas A. Shively see the Shively blog article on Willis Oliver Shively written on 27-May-2018 and the Shively blog article on Daniel S. Shively written on 10-Mar-2012.

Thomas Shively was married on 12-Jul-1877 to Indiana Violet Richards. She was born on 11-Sep-1857 in Wabash County, IN and died 4-Aug-1921 in Douglas County, NE. She was the daughter of Amisiah Lafayette Richards (1834-1900) and Cansady Banister (1836-1905). 

Listed on the 1880 Mead Precinct, Merrick County, NE census are Thomas Shivley age 31, wife Indianna age 22 and son Charles M. age 1.  On the 1900 Mead Township, Merrick County, NE census is the family of Thomas Shively born Mar-1848 age 52, wife Indiana born Sep-1857 age 42 married 22 years and 7 children born and 7 living, son Charles born Jun-1878 age 21, son Willis L. born Oct-1880 age 19, daughter Arthelia born Jul-1882 age 17, daughter Lula, daughter Lucy L. born Apr-1891 age 9, son Lawrence born 1893 age 6 and son Thomas C. born Nov-1894 age 5. Located on the 1910 Mead Township, Merrick County, NE census is the household of Thomas Shively age 66, wife Indiana age 51, daughter Arthealia age 27, daughter Lucy age 18, son Lawrence age 16 and son Clare age 13. On the 1920 Mead Township, Merrick County, NE census are T. A. Shivley age 73, wife Indiana age 62 and son Klar age 23.

The following newspaper obituary was found in The Fullerton Post, Fullerton, Nebraska, Thursday, May 5, 1927, Page 1, Column 1:

Thomas A. Shively

Thomas A. Shively, oldest son of Valentine and Agnes Shively, was born in Indiana, March 26, 1848 and passed away at his home near Clarks, Nebr., April 25, 1927, age 79 years, 1 month. When a child he moved with his parents to Tama County, Iowa, where he remained until coming to Merrick County, Nebraska in 1872, where he spent the remaining years of his life, having lived on the home place over 50 yearss.

On July 12, 1877, he was married to Indiana V. Richards, to this union were born seven children: four sons and three daughters; Lafe of Sargent, Nebr., Lawrence of Fullerton, Nebr., Charley and Klar of Clarks, Nebr., Mrs. Vern Porter of Fullerton, Nebr., Mrs. Clarence Lawson, who passed away Aug. 24, 1906, and Mrs. C. A. Miller of Fullerton, Nebr. His wife preceeded him to the Great Beyond, Aug. 4, 1921.

The deceased was a member of Pierce Chapel, M. E. church, and was a honored and respected citizen, a kind husband and father.

He had been in the best of health until the morning of April 15, when he was stricken with a paraletic stroke from which he did not recover. He leaves to mourn his loss besides his immediate family, sixteen grand children and three great grand children, also three brothers and one sister, Levi Shively of Central City, Nebr., Henry of Tama City, Iowa, Willis O., of Washington and Mrs. Mary Hall of Tama City, Iowa. Also a host of friends and neighbors.

Funeral services were conducted at Pierce Chapel April 25, at 2:30 p.m., by Rev. W. T. Taylor of Inman, Nebr., former pastor of Pierce Chapel. Interement was made in the cemetery near the Chapel.

Oh! there at last, life's trials past,

We'll meet our loved ones once more,

Whose feet have trod the path to God--

Not lost, but gone before.

The following was extracted from The Clarks Enterprise, Clarks, Nebraska, Friday, August 12, 1921, Page 1, Column 4:

Obituary

Indianna Violet Richard was born in Wabash County, Indiana, September 11, 1857, and died in the Methodist Hospital at Omaha, Nebraska August the 4, 1921 at the age of 63 years 10 months and 28 days.

She was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amaziah Richards.  She spent her girlhood days in Indiana and Iowa.  At the age of 15 she moved with her parents to Merrick County, Nebraska where lived the remainder of her life.

July 12, 1877 she was united in marriage to Thomas A. Shively, with whom she lived a little more than 44 years. To this union was born 7 children 6 of whom survive her. The second daughter Mrs. C. E. Lawson passed away August 24, 1906.

The deceased was a member of the Pierce Chapel M. E. Church and was a faithful and true Christian up to the time of her death. Some of her last words were that she was ready to meet her Master and Lord.

She has left to mourn her loss, her faithful husband, 2 daughters Mrs. Verne Porter, North Star, Nebraska, Mrs. C. A. Miller, Fullerton, Nebraska, 4 sons Charles and Klar of Clarks, Nebraska, W. L. Shively, Sargent, Nebraska and Lawrence, Fullerton Nebraska. She also leaves 2 brothers and 2 sisters, 11 grandchildren and a host of friends.

The funeral services were held at Pierce Chapel M. E. Church Saturday afternoon August 6 conducted by her pastor W. T. Taylor assisted by Rev. Kraemer of the Congregational church. Interment in the Pierce Chapel cemetery.

"Although Thou has grieved us, dear Master

Thy will be done.

Thou hast taken from our midst 

A very dear one.

Her rest is so sweet, dear Master we know,

We would not wish her back

To this world of woe."

Sarah Elizabeth Shively Waugh Who Died In Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado

Sarah Elizabeth Shively was born on 3-Aug-1846 in Ohio and died 29-Feb-1936 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO. Sarah is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, CO. She was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Shively.  She was a sister to Alexander Potter Shively (see Shively blog article written on 5-Sep-2021) and William Beaser Shively (see Shively blog article written on 23-Jul-2011).  Sarah Elizabeth Shively married Robert Waugh on 31-Oct-1866. Robert was born on 3-Mar-1838 in Brook County, WV and died on 10-May-1929.

Listed on the 1870 Center Township, Henry County, IA census is the household of Robert Waugh age 31, wife Lizzie age 24, son Robert E age 2, father D.B. Waugh age 69, House worker Hannah Howe age 15 and farm worker Edmund Chenaur age 18.  Listed on the 1880 Center Township, Henry County, IA census are Robert Waugh age 43, wife Elizabeth age 31, son Earnest age 11, son David C. age 8, daughter Ethel M. age 2, daughter Clara E. age 2, father David B. Waugh age 79, father-in-law Daniel Shively age 83 and mother-in-law Elizabeth Shively age 76.  On the 1900 Precint 27, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO are Robert Waugh born Mar-1838 age 62 mining man, wife Sarah E. born Aug-1846 age 53 married 33 years, son Clyde D. born Feb-1879 age 21, daughter Clara E. born Sep-1877 age 22, son-in-law Joseph F. Lilly born Feb-1869 age 31, daughter Ethel born Sep-1877 age 22 married 1 year, roomer Dr. Frank Crane born Jan-1840 age 59, roomer Anna Crane born Jun-1844 age 55, roomer Lyman Hamlin born Aug-1877 age 22, roomer Harry C. Converse born Feb-1875 age 24, roomer Zoe D. Underhill born Mar-1848 age 52 and maid Mary Murkog born Jan-1867 age 33. Robert and Elizabeth Waugh are listed on the 1910 and 1920 Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO census records.

The following newspaper obituary was found in The Duchesne Courier, Duchesne, Utah, Friday, May 17, 1929, Page 1, Column 6:

        Maj. Robert Waugh Died At Colo. Springs

Former Indian Agent at Whiterocks Passes Away After Short Illness

Major Robert Waugh, 91, one of the oldest Civil war veterans in the state of Colorado and well known in the Ulntah basin, having been Indian agent here from 1890 to 1893, and the father of R. E. Waugh of Myton, died at the family residence at Colorado Springs the latter part of last week following a short illness.  Major Waugh, who was regarded as one of the grand old men of the Grand Army of the Republic, celebrated his ninty-first birthday, March 3, this year.

Major Waugh was born in Brook county, West Virginia, March 3, 1838.  His father's farm was partly in West Virginia and partly in Virginia. He was educated in the district normal school there and at Alexander academy.

He voted for Abraham Lincoln for president and, then the latter declared a state of war existed between the United States and the Confederate States of America, enlisted in the Union army. He saw service with the First West Virginia volunteer Infantry, Company B.  He served with the Union force for three and a half years, receiving a commission.

Following the Civil war he entered the Indian service of the government. He was United States agent at Whiterocks from 1890 to 1892 inclusive. He moved to Colorado Springs in 1894 and has resided there ever since.

Major Waugh was prominent in the affairs of the G. A. R.  He has been commander of the past and wrote much valuable history in a great 27 pound book which was presented to the post by the late Winfield Scott Stratton and which is to preserve the biographies of the members of the post.

He is survived by his widow, Sarah Elizabeth Shively Waugh, whom he married October 31, 1866. Besides the widow two sons, Robert Ernest Waugh of Myton, and David Clyde Waugh of Colorado Springs and two daughters, Miss Clara Elizabeth Waugh of Colorado Springs and Mrs. J. F. Lilly of Glendale, Calif., survive.

Many thanks go to Toni Miller, Library Associate in the Special Collections, at the Penrose Library in Colorado Springs for locating the newspaper obituary for Sarah Elizabeth Shively Waugh.  Extracted from the Colorado Springs Gazette, Sunday, March 1, 1936, Page 1, Column 4:

Mrs. Sarah E. Waugh Expires At Her Home

Widow of Maj. Robt. Waugh  

Came To City in 1895; No Funeral Plans Yet

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Waugh, widow of Major Robert Waugh, died at 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon at her residence, 6 Boulder Crescent.  Mrs. Waugh, who came to Colorado Springs 41 years ago, was born August 3, 1846, at Steubenville, O.

She was married to Major Waugh in 1866. He died here May 10, 1929.

Mrs. Waugh was a member of the First Presbyterian church and also of the Women's Bible class of that church.

She is survived by two sons, Robert Ernest Waugh of Myton, U., and D. Clyde Waugh of Colorado Springs, and two daughters, Clara Elizabeth Waugh and Mrs. J. F. Lilly of Glendale, Calif.

Funeral arrangements are being made by the Decker mortuary.

Alexander Potter Shively And Elizabeth Cline (Klein) Who Lived In Utah, Nevada And Oregon

Alexander Potter Shively was born in May-1839 in Steubenville, Jefferson County, OH and died 23-Oct-1912 in Malhuer County, OR. He was the son of Daniel and Elizabeth Shively. For information on WIlliam Beaser Shively who was a brother to Alexander Potter Shively see the Shively blog article written on 23-Jul-2011.  Alexander married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cline (Klein). Elizabeth was born on 23-Aug-1845 and died 10-Apr-1900 in Ogden, Weber County, UT. 

Listed on the 1870 Curlew Valley, Box Elder County, Territory of Utah census are James Shively age 25, wife Sarah A age 23, daughter Ida age 6, daughter Lotta age 1, and farm laborer John B. Howel age 12.  The next entry is Alexander Shively age 30 and wife Elizabeth age 24.  Located on the 1880 White Pine County, NV census are Alex P. Shively age 41 occupation miner, wife Lizzie age 33, daughter Jessie M. age 8, son Delbert F. age 6 and daughter Mable L. age 3. On the 1800 Bryan Precinct, Elko County, NV census is the household of Delbert Shively born May-1874 age 26 occupation miner placer, wife Inez V. born Mar-1880 age 20, daughter Winnifred born Sep-1899 age 8 month, father Alexander P. born May-1839 age 61 widowed, and partner Pinkard P. Prunty born Aug-1881 age 18. 

Children of Alexander and Elizabeth Shively included at least Jessie Marzetta Shively born 4-Feb-1872 in Corrine, Box Elder County, UT, died 12-Sep-1954 Salem, Marion County OR and  married on 22-Oct-1893 to Alexander D. Penrod; Delbert Frank Shively born 9-May-1874 and died on 27-Jul-1950 in Placer County, CA, married on 25-Oct-1898 in Elko, Elko County, NV to Inez Prunty (she married 2nd E. H. Mackley); Mable Shively who died in 1880 in a wagon accident.

The following article was extracted from The Pioche Record, Pioche, NV, Saturday, July 24, 1880, Page 3, Column 3:  FATAL RUNAWAY ACCIDENT. -- From Wash Woodbury, who arrived in Ward this morning, me learn of a runaway accident in Spring Valley Tuesday last, resulting in the death of Mable Shively, daughter of A. P. Shively, a former resident of this place. Mrs. Shively left Silver Canyon Tuesday for Spring Valley in a wagon with her three children. While going down the steep bank of a creek in the valley she attempted to put on the brake, but missing it, fell out and was run over. This frightened the team, which ran away. The oldest children jumped out at different times and were separated. Mable, who is about three years old, it is thought, was thrown out. Search was immediately made for the children and all found, except the last named, on the day of the accident. The search was renewed Wednesday, and Mr. Odgers, who secured the services of a numb22er of Indians, succeeded in finding her dead body fifteen miles from where the horses started. Her injuries being slight, it is thought she died from fright or exhaustion. Mrs. Shively was seriously injured by being run over. --Ward Reflex.

The newspaper obituary for Elizabeth Cline (Klein) Shively was found in the Weekly Independent, Elko, Nevada, Friday, April 27, 1900, Page 3, Column 3:

Mrs. Elizabeth Shiveley, at Ogden, Utah, Tuesday, April 10, 1900 at 1:30 in the morning.

Her funeral took place from the home of her sister, Mrs. Pierce, in Ogden, Thursday the 12th.

She leaves a husband and two children---Jessie, (Mrs. Alexander Penrod of Ogden) and Delbert, now living in Bruneau Valley, Nevada. She had been a sufferer for years and her death resulted from cancer. SInce October last she has been in Ogden for treatment, though since 1887 the family lived in Nevada, mostly in Elko. On Christmas Day of '87 she and her husband united with the Elko Presbyterian Church. She died in its communion after years of hard and faithful service for the Master, whom she devotedly loved, and whose work she never tired of doing. The church and society have missed her faithful and cheerful help from the first, but she united in service for the Master wherever her lot was cast.

Her family and many friends feel keenly their loss in her going. But when they realize that her sorrows and sufferings are past, and that she lives where all tears are wiped away, they would not recall her tired and afflicted body back to earth, even if they could. Her husband was for years a faithful and honored elder in the session of the Elko church, and in everything she was his trusted helpmate. Her faith in God was firm and constant, enabling her to set a good example to her children, who have felt safe in following here steps, as she walked near the Christ, and now, that she is gone, her children rise up and call her blessed, as so often they did in her lifetime.

With a host of other friends, the present Pastor of the Elko church, desires to offer to the family all christian sympathy and every Christly help. May the Lord bless thee and keep thee and give thee peace.       J. A. M.

The following was found in the Daily Independent, Elko, Nevada, Friday, November 1, 1912, Page 3, Column 4:

Mr. A. P. Shively

A letter from Alex Penrod, dated at Malheur, Oregon, October 26th, brings the news of the death of Mr. A. P. Shively, a former resident of Elko, on the 23d of this month from cancer of the throat after suffering nearly three years from that terrible disease. During that time he tried physicians in California and other states, but received no aid. His wife died at Ogden May 10, 1900, of cancer.

Mr. Shively was born in Steubenville, Ohio, May 4, 1839. He came west residing in Nevada most of the time until five years ago. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. D. Penrod. A son, Bert Shively, of Winnemucca  and Mrs. Penrod of Malheur, Oregon, survive him.

Most of the old timers of Elko will remember, Mr. Shively. He lived here several years and was highly respected by everybody. His children, Bert and Jessie, now Mrs. Penrod, attended school here. In his death, Oregon, has lost a good citizen and the surviving children a loving father. TO them, we tender the sincere sympathy of their Elko friends.

Peach Shively And Wife Peachy Thompson Who Lived In Franklin County, Virginia

Peach Shively was born on 15-Aug-1873 in Franklin County, VA and died on 3-Dec-1909 in Franklin County, VA. Peach was the son of Daniel Shively and Sarah "Sallie" Thomas. Peach Shively married Peachy Thompson on 9-Dec-1897 in Franklin County, VA. Peachy Thompson was born ca 1877 and died in 1924 and was the daughter of Peter Thompson.  After the death of Peach Shively his wife Peachy Thompson Shively married Samuel Merritt Martin on 11-May- 1911 in Franklin County, VA.

Listed on the 1870 Long Branch Township, Franklin County, VA census is the family of Daniel Shively age 47, wife Sally age 47, son Jacob age 12, son Samuel age 10, daughter Nancy age 9, son Daniel age 8, son Charles age 6 and daughter Mary age 3.  Located on the 1880 Long Branch District, Franklin County, VA census is the family of Daniel Shively age 50, wife Sally age 50, son Jacob age 22, daughter Nancy age 20, son James age 16, son Charles age 14, daughter Mary age 12, son David age 8 and son Peachy age 6.  Listed on the 1900 Long Branch District, Franklin County, VA census is the family of Peter Shively born Aug-1874 age 25, wife Peachy born Feb-1877 age 23 and daughter Jannie L. born Sept-1898 age 1.  On the 1910 Long Branch Magisterial District, Franklin County, VA census is Peachie Shively age 35 widowed, son Kaney L age 11, son Samuel D. age 9, son James E. age 5 and daughter Hattie F. age 3.  On the 1920 Long Branch District, Franklin County, VA census is Peachy Martin age 45, son Daniel age 18, son Eddie age 15, daughter Hattie age 13, daughter Ora age 9 and son Tannie Martin age 6. 

From the death certificate of Ora Shivley Sweeney she was born 28-May-1910 and was the daughter of Peach Shivley and Peaches Thompson.  Peachy Thompson Shively would have been pregnant when Peach Shively died on 3-Dec-1909.

The following was extracted from The Times Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia, Wednesday, October 27, 1909, Page 3, Column 1:

Curses Victim After Shooting - Youth Seriously Wounds Man Who Reproved Him At Corn-Shucking 

ROCKY MOUNT, VA., October 26.--A special from Endicott, Va., says that Saturday night, October 23, Tom Jeff Boyd, a youth, shot and seriously wounded Peach Shiveley at a corn-shucking at the home of Henry Adkins. Several days previous Boyd, in passing Shively's home, threw rocks at Shiveley's children and dog. At the corn-shucking Shiveley remonstrated with Boyd, and told him he must not do such things any more.

Boyd left, but soon returned with a shotgun and emptied the contents into Shiveley's back, the charge taking effect just below the shoulder blade. After the shooting Boyd remarked: "Now, d-m you, I reckon you won't try to run over me again."

He reloaded his 16-gauge gun and escaped to the woods, and has not been apprehended. Shiveley's condition is serious. He is totally blind and cannot use his left arm.  Mr. Shiveley is a man of good reputation, and has a wife and four small children.  Posses are searching for Boyd.

The following was found in The Times Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia, Wednesday, November 10, 1909, Page 3, Column 6:

Tom Boyd Captured (Special To The Times-Dispatch)

ROCKY MOUNT, VA., November 9.-- Tom Jeff Boyd, the white youth who shot Peach Shirely, at Endicott, recently, and for whom a reward of $100 was offered, was captured yesterday in West Virginia and brought to Rocky Mount to-day, and lodged in the Franklin County jail. Shirley is lingering along, with no chance of recovery.

Norman (Norborn) T. Sigmon (Sigman) And Wife Sarah "Sallie" Shively Who Lived In Franklin County, Virginia

Norborn Toliver Sigmon VA Death Certificate

The Shively families doing research on Daniel and Catharine Shively in Franklin County, Virginia are looking for any information on daughter, Sarah Shively. Documentation that lists the maiden name of Sarah's mother, Catharine, is desired. 

What is known is that Sarah Shively married Norborn T. Sigmon in Franklin County, Virginia on 19-Jul-1855.  Norborn was the son of Joseph Sigmon and Elizabeth Willis.  In the records the first name Norborn is also listed as Norman and the surname Sigmon is enterchanged with Sigman.  

N T Sigmon Confederate War Pension 

Catherine Shively is listed on the 1880 Long Branch District, Franklin County, VA census as mother in law, Catharine, age 82 in the household of Norman Sigmon age 48, wife Sally age 46, daughter Catharine age 21, daughter Julia age 19, daughter Sarah age 17, son Robert age 14, son Walker age 12, son John age 10, son Joseph age 8 and son George age 2.  

From the VA death certificate Norborn Toliver Sigmon was born 14-June-1831 in Franklin County and died 28-January-1916 in Franklin County.  He was the son of Joseph Sigmon and Elizabeth Willis.  From records Sarah Shively Sigmon was born 7-June-1833 and died 29-July-1908. If any one would have copies of the death obituaries from the Danville (VA) Bee the reasearchers would appreciate a copy. Norman T. Sigman served on the side of the Confederate Army in Company G, 37 Battalion, Virginia Cavalry and in 1901 did apply for a war pension. 

Limited information on the children of Norman T. Sigmon and Sarah Shively include: Elizabeth Sophronia "Sallie" Sigmon born 25-Jun-1856 died 7-Mar-1909 Rocky Mount, Franklin County, VA married James M. Wade; Catherine (Catharine) Sigmon born 2-Sep-1858 died 23-May-1936  married Joseph H. Blalock; Julia A. Sigmon married Lee Willis on 22-Dec-1892 in Franklin County; Sarah Frances Sigmon died 2-Feb-1941 in Roanoke County, VA married 23-Feb-1888 in Franklin County to James R. Willis; Robert Sigmon married 24-Apr-1894 in Franklin County to Minnie C. Slone; Walker C. Sigmon born 29-Dec-1868 died 16-Apr-1949 in Caswell County, NC married 7-Jan-1892 Elizabeth A. Ferguson; John T. Sigmon died 3-Jan-1946 in Caswell County, NC; Joseph Peter Sigmon born 16-Dec-1874 died 22-Apr-1947 in Franklin County, VA married 24-Sep-1896 in Franklin County to Mary C. Ferguson; and George E. Sigmon born  15-Sep-1877 died 9-Sep-1895.

Daniel Shively Who Lived in Franklin County, Virginia

A Shively researcher working on the Daniel Shively lineage in Franklin County, Virginia is asking for help.  There are two Daniel Shively's listed on the 1850 Franklin County census records with the same names in each household.  After 1860 only one Daniel Shively family appears on the records.  If you have additional information and can help with this research please reply to blog article.

On the 1850 Franklin County, Virginia census, dated 29-Oct-1860,Written 269, Stamped page 135, Family Number 1109 is Daniel Shively (Daniel's son) age 56 (born ca 1794), wife Catharine age 56 (born ca 1794), daughter Sarah age 15 (born ca. 1836)  Interesting that for some reason the census taker identified this Daniel Shively as Daniel's son.  The entry before Daniel is Sparell Janney age 42 and wife Elizabeth age 37 and family.    The second entry for Daniel Shively is dated 29-Oct-1860, Written 270, Family Number 1117 with entry Daniel Shively age 60 (born ca 1790), wife Catharine age 50 (born ca 1800), and daughter Sarah age 20 (born ca 1830).  The household listed after this Daniel Shively is Fleming Shively age 27 and his wife Celia A. E. age 16.

  

Listed on the 1860 S. W. District, Franklin County, Virginia, Post Office Long Branch census is Daniel Shiveley Sr. age 63 (born ca 1797) and wife Catharine age 61 (born ca 1799). 

Listed on the 1880 Franklin County, Virginia census is the household of Fleming Shively age 46, wife Elender age 37, daughter Octavia age 13, daughter Josephine age 11, daughter Victoria age 9, daughter Adline age 6, daughter Sarah age 4, Flemings father Daniel age 74 (born ca 1796) and Flemings mother Catharine age 68 (born ca 1802).

Catherine Shively is listed on the 1880 Franklin County, Virginia census in the household of Norman Sigman age 48, wife Sally age 46 (born ca 1834) with children and mother-in-law Catharine Shively age 82 (born ca 1798).  From the records Sarah Shively born 7-Jun-1833 died 29-Jul-1908 married Norman Taliaferro Sigman(Sigmon).

The following information is found in Across The Blue Ridge by Billie Redding Lewis, Page 126 is the following:

Daniel Shively born ca. 1794; died after 1870 census; married on 13-Jan-1818 to Catharine RIchards, daughter of John, surety by P. Howard.   Daniel lived in Montgomery County, Va in 1820; returned to Franklin County and in 1870 he and his wife with living with son Fleming.

Son, Fleming Shively was born ca. 1823; married 17-May-1850 married to Celia Ann Janney.

From Page 124 it is written that this Daniel Shively was the son of John Shively, progenitor of Franklin County, Virginia Shivelys was born ca. 1755 in Penn. or Maryland; died between August and November, 1834, in Franklin County; married 1st unknown; married 2nd Susannah (Crist) Gusler (said to have been born on 13-Aug-1763) widow of Christian Frederick Guslter.  Susannah died sometime between 1834, at the time of her husband's will and 1853, when the estate was being divided among the four sons.

John Adam Shively And Wife Alvina C. Moore, Who Lived In Sandusky County, Ohio

A descendant of John Adam Shively and Alvina C. Moore was interested in information on the family.  After reading the article if anyone would know of the burial location for Daniel Shively and Catharine Miller Shively the family would appreciate the information.

John Adam Shively was born 16-Jan-1834 in Richland County, OH and died 14-Sep-1917 in Sandusky County, OH.  He was the son of Daniel Shively (born 30-May-1810 and died on 17-Aug-1890) and Catharine Miller (born 19-May-1811 and died 21-Mar-1878). (An article on Solomon Shively who was a brother to John Adam Shively was posted on March 29, 2015).

Extracted from the Portrait And Biographical Of Barry and Eaton Counties, Michigan, Chapman Brothers, Chicago, 1891, Pages 437-438:  “Daniel Shively, was born in Lancaster County, Pa.,  May 10, 1810, and on leaving his native State removed to Richland County, Ohio. He was a shoemaker by trade but in later life engaged in farming. On his removal to Sandusky County, Ohio he purchased a tract of timbered land, built a log cabin and began life in true pioneer style.  Prosperity attended his efforts, and in course of time the cabin home was replaced by a good frame residence, the farm was well cultivated and improved and he also engaged in considerable extent in raising stock. At length he disposed of his interests in Sandusky County and removed to Clyde, Ohio, where he spent the remainder of his days, dying August 17, 1890. He served as Pathmaster, filled a number of school offices and was a prominent and influential citizen”.

John Adam Shively was married to Alvina C. Moore on 8-Sep-1859 in Sandusky County, OH. She was born 8-Sep-1838 and died 17-Jul-1917. Listed on the 1860 Scott Township, Sandusky County, OH census is the household of John A. Shively age 28 a carpenter, wife Alsina age 19, and John Angus age 25.  Listed on the 1870 Scott Township, Sandusky County, OH census is the family of Adam Shively age 36, wife Alvina age 33, son Arthur age 10, daughter Enrith age 8, son Levi age 3, and son Alton age 1. The following are located on the 1880 Scott Township, Sandusky County, OH census – Adam Shively age 46, wife Alovina age 41, son Arthur age 19, daughter Eurith age 18, son Levi age 12, son Alton age 11 and nephew Alta E Braton age 5.  Located on the 1900 Fremont City, Ward 4, Sandusky County, OH census is the family of J. A. Shively born Jan-1834 age 66, wife not named born Sep-1838 age 61 and nephew James Braxton born May-1874 age 26. 

Thank you to Sharon Barnett who works at the Rutherford B. Hayes Library for extracting Shively obituaries for this article.  The following was found in the Fremont Daily News, September 13, 1917, Page 1, Column 1:

A Pioneer Mason And War Veteran

Late John Shively Also Served In The Famous Rebel Libby Prison

Well Known Fremont Pioneer Answered The Final Roll Call Wednesday After Many Weeks Of Illness – Funeral Saturday Morning

Another esteemed Civil War veteran and pioneer Fremonter answered the final summons Wednesday when John A. Shively, 83, died at his late home 1217 west Garrison street after an extended illness. The deceased had been bedfast for thirteen weeks suffering with a complication of diseases which finally resulted in death.  For the past week his condition had been critical and for three days preceding his death he was unconscious.

The funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock from the residence. Rev. E. L. Weatherwax pastor of the Trinity Evangelical church will officiate and interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery.  The Masonic fraternity with which he was affiliated many years will have charge of the last rites.

Mr. Shively was born in Richland county January 18, 1834.  When he was three years old his parents moved to Sandusky county and took up their residence on a farm in Scott township. There he resided until he reached manhood engaged in farm work and in the carpenter trade which he learned at an early age and followed during his life until his retirement.

He was united in marriage on Sept. 9, 1859, in Scott township to Alvina C. Moore, the wife who survives. For some years they continued their residence in Scott township but thirty years ago moved to Fremont and took up their home in their present residence on Garrison street where the death of the husband occurred Wednesday afternoon.

At the outbreak of the Civil War Mr. Shively enlisted for service in the union army. He enlisted at Fostoria but his request to be transferred to Fremont was granted and he served in Co. K. 100^th Regiment O. V. I. during the entire period of the war under Capt. Wm. E. Haynes.

While in active service he was captured by confederate forces and for three months he was a prisoner in the Libby prison and suffered all the sorrows of that infamous place. Previous to the war Mr. Shively had joined the Masons and while in confinement there he gave the Masonic signal of distress which was recognized by a confederate officer. Thereafter he was accorded special treatment which frequently resulted in death by starvation. Although it was the custom in the exchange of prisoners for the  Confederates to allow only the sick and infirm northern prisoners whom they expected to die, to be exchanged this officer and Masonic brother secured Mr. Shively return to the north in an early exchange of prisoners.

He returned to Fremont where he remained for a short time and was again called to the front and afterwards saw service in the many engagements in which the 100^th regiment participated.

He followed the carpenter contracting business in Fremont until his retirement four years ago caused by advanced years. Associated with him in the trade were his sons Arthur and Alton Shively who are at present following the same trade in Fremont.

Mr. Shively was a member of the Trinity church and was also a member of Brainard Lodge No. 336, F. & A.M. and Fremont Chapter No. 64, R. A. M.

He was one of the oldest members of Masonic fraternity in Fremont and with the possible exception of one or two members was the oldest member of Brainard lodge.  He was always faithful to his Masonic obligations and a regular attendant at the meetings of the lodge until age and ill health prevented.  He was made a Master Mason in 1855.

Besides the widow he is survived by three sons Arthur of Fremont, Louis of Chicago, and Alton Shively of Fremont; one daughter Mrs. Chas. Fry, Fremont; eleven grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, two brothers Daniel Shively, of Napolean; Jos. Shively, Fremont, two sisters Mrs. Benj. Fausey, of Gibsonburg, and Mrs. Rhoda Bierly, of Rising Sun, other relatives and many friends.

The following obituary was found in The Fremont Daily News, December 24, 1917, Page 1, Column 5:

A Real Pioneer Was Mrs. Shively

Death Sunday Of Highly Esteemed Fremont Resident Many Years

Husband Died Few Months Ago – Funeral Services At The Late Residence Wednesday Morning – Many Relative Survive

The death of Mrs. Alvina C. Shively occurred Sunday morning at her late home on Garrison street. She was 79 years of age. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. E. L. Weatherwax, past of the Evangelical church, at the residence Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock.

Mrs. Shively was the daughter of Elisha and Phebe C. Moore, of Scott township. She was born September 8, 1838, and resided at the home of her parents until September 8, 1867, when she was united in marriage to the late John A. Shively at the home of her brother, Dr. John C. Thompson, of Rollersville. Mr. and Mrs. Shively resided for some time in Rollersville and later upon a farm in Scott township. Thirty years ago they became residents of Fremont. Both had been members of the Evangelical church and were active in all branches of the church’s work. In recent years Mrs. Shively took particular interest in the Sunday school and the Women’s Building Society.

The deceased had five brother and sisters, only one of whom survives. There are three sons and a daughter, Arthur L. Shively, Alton L. Shively, and Mrs. Urith May Fry of Fremont, and Louis Shively of Chicago, also 11 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Shively was one of the real pioneers of this county and city and was a woman widely known and with many friends. Until September last not a death had occurred in the family of the deceased. On Sept. 12, her husband died. Mrs. Shively was a woman always highly respected, a loving wife and mother, kind friend and neighbor.