Sarah Shively Who Lived In Clearfield And Jefferson County, Ohio

 

Sarah Shively Death Certificate

The following was found in The Brockway Record, Brockway, Pennsylvania, Friday, September 22, 1916, Page 2, Column 3:

Remarkable Record

Miss Sarah Shively, for over 35 years past cook at the American Hotel in Brookville, died recently at the Punxsutawney Hospital, where she had gone a week before to undergo and operation for a tumorous growth. The deceased was aged 55 years and her life was a remarkable one, as she had never been off duty for any cause, and accumulated from her wages an estate valued at over $30,000, mostly cash. Burial was made at Coolspring.

Sarah Shively was born on 20-Jun-1862 in Clearfield County, PA and died 3-Sep-1916 in Jefferson County, PA. She was the daughter of Jacob Shively born ca. 1824 in Germany died 1871 in Clearfield County, PA and Louisa R. Kicher born 27-Mar-1826 in Germany died 20-Apr-1890 in Clearfield County, PA buried Troutville Union Cemetery, Clearfield County, PA.

Located on the 1860 Brady Township, Clearfield County, PA census is the family of Jacob Shivly age 36, wife Louisa age 34, daughter Caroline age 8, daughter Louisa age 6, son Frederick age 4 and son Eulius age 2. On the 1870 Bell Township, Clearfield County, PA census are Jacob Shiveman age 47, wife Louisa age 44, daughter Caroline age 18, daughter Louisa age 16, son Frederick age 14, son Jacob age 12, son George ate 10, daughter Sarah age 7, son Samuel age 6, daughter Mary age 4 and daughter Elizabeth age 3. On the 1880 Bell Township, Clearfield County, PA census is the household of Louia Shively age 48, son Fred age 32, son Samuel age 15, daughter Louisa age 25 and named son age 3. On the 1900 Brookville, Jefferson County, PA census are G. D. Buffington born 1861 age 39 a hotel proprietor and living in hotel is Sarah Shively born Jun-1864 age 35 with occupation of cook.  On the 1910 American Hotel, Jefferson County, PA census is Sara Shiveley age 45 with occupation of cook. 

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.

Civil War Widow's Pension, Sarah Shively, Widow Of Aaron C. Shively, Kosciusko County, Indiana

Aaron C. Shively and Sarah Hamon

Aaron C. Shively was enrolled on the 5th day of August 1862 at Carey, Ohio, in Company F, 101st Regiment of Ohio Volunteers to serve three years.  He was mustered into service as a Private on the 30th day of August, 1862, at Camp Monroeville, Ohio in Company F, 101st Regiment of Ohio Volunteers.  He was killed at the Battle of Stone River, Tennessee on 31-December-1862.

Aaron C. Shively was the son of Henry Shively and Mary A. Chambers.  He was born on 5-Mar-1836, died 31-Dec-1862 and is buried in Stone River National Cemetery, 3501 Old Nashville Road, Murfreesboro, TN, Grave 1386.  Aaron married Sarah Harmon (Harman) on 15-Jan-1861 in Kosciusko County, IN.  There were no children born to this union. Sarah Harmon (Harman) was the daughter of John B. Harmon and wife, Isabel. Sarah Harmon Shively died on 19-Oct-1912 in Kosciusko County, IN. She is buried in the Stony Point Cemetery, Clunette, Kosciukso County, IN.

On the 1st day of August, 1863 before a clerk of the Circuit Court of Kosciukso County, IN personally appeared Sarah Shively, age twenty-eight, widow of Aaron C. Shively. She declared that she was married to Aaron C. Shively on the 15-Jan-1861 and that Aaron was killed at the Battle of Stone River in December 1862. She states he was a Private in Company F commanded by Captain Kirby in the 101st Regiment of the Ohio Volunteers.

Sarah Harmon Shively did not marry after the death of Aaron Shively.  Sarah Harmon is enumerated in 1860 in the household of her parents in Prairie Township, Kosciusko County, IN.  Listed in the household are John B Harmon age 49, wife Isabel age 51, son John age 26, daughter Sarah age 25, son David age 22, daughter Ann age 18, son Ruben age 16, son Amos age 14, and daughter Elizabeth age 10.  Sarah Shively, age 35, is found in 1870 in the household of Peter Bowerman age 76 in Prairie Township, Kosciusko County, IN. Sarah was also located on the 1900 and 1910 Prairie Township, Kosciusko County, IN census records.

Aaron Shively is enumerated in 1850 in the household of his parents in Crawford Township, Wyandot County, Ohio.  Listed in the household is Henry Shively age 47, wife Mary A. age 43, daughter Catharine age 21, son Aaron age 14, daughter Susan age 10, son Henry age 8, son Erasmus age 6, and son Milton age 3. Henry and Mary have moved to Vanlue, Amanda Township, Hancock County, Ohio by 1860.

The grandparents of Aaron C. Shively were Conrad Shively and Mary Moyer. Conrad Shively was born ca. 1773 in York County, PA and died 7-June-1850 in Stark County, OH. The great-grandparents of Aaron Shively were John Shively and wife Eve.  John Shively was born 24-Jul-1748 in Lancaster County, PA.