Delbert A. Shively And Wife, Fannie Geiser, Who Lived In Kern County, California

Delbert A. Shively was born on 26-June-1866 in Iowa and died 2-September-1943 in Kern County, California.  He was the son of Samuel A. Shively and Cornelia Tisdale.  Delbert was married to Fannie Roselia Geiser on the 28-August-1887 in Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa. Delbert was a barber.

  

Information on the family history of Delbert Shively was extracted from the History Of Kern County, California With Biographical Sketches, History By Wallace M. Morgan, Illustrated, Complete In One Volume, Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, California, 1914, page 583:

DELBERT A. SHIVELY.--The history of the Shively family in America dates back to a very early period in the colonization of Pennsylvania and one of the name, who removed from the Keystone state to Illinois during the first years of the nineteenth century, opened and conducted the first tailor shop ever started in Chicago, later relinquishing business in order to develop property at Freeport, Ill., and removed with his father to Chickasaw county, Iowa, when all that section of country was an undeveloped wilderness and prairie.  Scarcely had he arrived at man's estate when a call came for volunteers in the Union service and he volunteered in the Thirty-second Iowa Infantry, going with his regiment to the front and fighting in its battles until the expiration of his term of service.  The war ended, he engaged in farming near Lawler, Chickasaw county, Iowa, and on his farm there his oldest child, Delbert A., was born June 26, 1866.  The family contained two younger children, whose mother, Cornelia (Tisdale) Shively, now deceased was a member of a very old family of New England.

Taking the family to Minnesota about 1872, Samuel A. Shively home-steaded one hundred and sixty acres in Rock county and devoted ten years to the improvement of the tract.  Upon disposing of the property he returned to Iowa and settled in Lyon county, but later removed to Missouri and established a home at Springfield.  Thence he went to Chicago and took up the study of medicine.   After having graduated with the degree of M.D., he engaged in practice in Chicago until the time of his death.  His eldest son was six when the family went to Minnesota and thirteen when they became residents of Lyon county, Iowa.   After he had completed the studies of the common schools he learned the trade of barber in Rock Rapids, Lyon county, and there engaged in the business for himself.  The summer of 1895 was spent in Pasadena, Cal., and the visit gave him a favorable impression concerning the west.  Selling his business at Rock Rapids in 1901 he came to Bakersfield and purchased the Southern hotel barber shop, which since he has conducted with efficiency, securing a large trade by reason of recognized skill in the trade.  Meanwhile he has become interested in alfalfa ranching in the Rio Bravo country, where he has installed a pumping plant for irrigation of the one hundred and ten acre tract.  He has erected two bungalows, one of which he sold,  and the other (at No. 2021 Cedar street) he now occupies.  Fraternally he holds membership with the Knights of Pythias.

The marriage of Mr. Shively took place at Rock Rapids, Iowa, August 28, 1887, and united him with Miss Fannie Geiser, who was born at Normal, McLean county, Ill.  Their only child, Vera, is the wife of R. C. Hackett of Bakersfield.  A graduate of the Rock Rapids, high school, she was a teacher prior to her marriage.  She was the youngest among the three children forming the family of Frederick and Fannie (Eicher) Geiser, the former a native of Canton Bern, Switzerland, and the latter of France.  Shortly after his arrival in the new world Mr. Geiser enlisted in an Ohio regiment and served in the Union army throughout the Civil war.  After the death of his wife, which occurred in Normal, Ill., he removed to Iowa and embarked in business, and later he resided at Colby, Kans., where occurred his death, April 14, 1899, at the age of sixty-eight years.

In The Lyon County Reporter, Friday, September 2, 1887 is the newspaper account of the marriage of Delbert Shively and Fannie Geiser:

The marriage of D. A. Shively and Miss Fannie Geiser occurred Sunday evening at the residence of F. E. Barber.  The ceremony was performed in the presence of immediate relatives and friends of the contracting parties.  The Reporter takes pleasure in joining in the congratulations of their large circle of friends.  There is no worthier young man in Rock Rapids than Dell Shively and the lady of his choice is in every way worthy of him.  We predict for them a long life of prosperity and happiness.

The newspaper obituary of Delbert Shively records the following information:

Veteran Bakersfield Barber Dies At 77

Dean of Bakersfield barbers and one of the oldest in continuous operation, Delbert A. Shively, 77, died yesterday in a local hospital in Bakersfield.  Mr. Shively was stricken on Sunday after celebrating his fifty-sixth wedding anniversary Saturday.

Funeral rites has been set for 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Doughty-Calhoun-O'Meara Chapel with the Reverend John Murdoch officiating.  Interment will be in the family plot in Union Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Fannie R. Shively, of 1813 Quincy Street, and a daughter, Mrs. Dell Godley of San Luis Obispo.

Mr. Shively had lived in Kern County for 40 years, after coming here from northwest Iowa in1902.  He had been actively engaged in the barbering trade for 63 years and had attended the duties of his shop on Saturday of last week.

Until recently, he had held membership in the Bakersfield Elks Lodge.

James Buchanan Shively, M.D. Who Practiced In Cumberland And Chester County Pennsylvania

James Buchanan Shively was born in November 1856 and died on 2-December-1918 in Chester County, PA.  He was the son of Solomon Shively and his first wife, Rebecca Embick. James, also referred to as J. B. Shively in the records, was married 1st to Anna Lovella Hefflefinger on 6-February-1889.  Anna died in 1906. She was the daughter of David Hefflefinger and Eliza Baker.  James was married 2nd to Nellie Caldwell on 31-July-1907.  He was married a third time in 1917 to a Mrs. Kline. One known daughter, Helen E. Shively, was born in August 1892 to James Shively and Anna Hefflefinger.   She married George G. Gayman. Several printed records were located which give additional information on the life of James Buchanan Shively.

Extracted from Medical Men Of Franklin County 1750-1925, By Ambrose Watts Thrush, M.D., Chambersburg, PA., Published by The Medical Society Of Franklin County, 1928, page 269:

James Buchanan Shively, M.D.

J. B. Shively was born in Greene Township, the son of Solomon Shively.  He was educated in the common schools and read medicine with Dr. David Maclay in Greenvillage.  After attending the usual course of lectures he was graduated M. D. in 1887 from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pa.

He practiced medicine in Greenvillage 1887 to 1896 in partnership with his preceptor and then removed to Shippensburg, Pa.  After about ten years practice in Shippensburg he located in West Chester, Pa., and followed the profession there until his death some years later.

His wife's family name was Hefflefinger.

Located in The Patriot, Harrisburg, Penna., Thursday, August 1, 1907, Page 9, Column 3:

(Note from this newspaper article the middle name for James is recorded as Bruce not Buchanan).

Shively-Caldwell

The home of Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Paulsgrove, 122 North Hanover street, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday morning when their friend, Miss Nellie G. Caldwell, of the Children's Home Society of Pittsburg, was married to Dr. James Bruce Shively, of Shippensburg.  The wedding took place at 7:30 o'clock.

Dr. and Mrs. Shively left on the 10.44 train on a wedding trip of six weeks to the Thousand Islands and parts of Canada.  Upon their return they will reside in Shippensburg, where the bridegroom is a prominent physician.

From Chester County, Pennsylvania there was an unidentified obituary for James B. Shively:

Dr. James B. Shively

After months of lingering illness, Dr. James B. Shively passed away early this morning at his home at the corner of Church and Chestnut streets.  Dr. Shively came to West Chester in the spring of 1911, from Shippensburg where for years he had been a successful physician, making a speciality of diseases of the eye.  Although omparatively a newcomer here he made many friends, being cordial and kindly disposition, always ready to render a service whenever possible and doing many kindly acts unknown to any but the persons who benefited by them.  Dr. Shively was about two years ago elected a deacon in the first Presbyterian Church and as long as health permitted was earnest in the discharge of the duties attached to that office.

He is survived by a widow, formerly, Mrs. Kline, of Abington, near Philadelphia, to whom he was married a year ago today.

He also leaves a daughter, Mrs. Geo. C. Gayman of Doylestown.

Additional information on the lineage of James B. Shively can be extracted from a biography of his father, Solomon Shively.  Located in the History Of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, Illustrated, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, IL, 1887, page 790:

SOLOMON SHIVELY, farmer, P. O. Green Village, was born April 16, 18180, on the old homestead in Greene Township, this county.  The family traces its ancestry to French Huguenots who left their native country from Switzerland, from which place the great-grandfather of our subject emigrated to America.  He was married and had a son born on the ocean, Jacob, the grandfather of our subject.  The great-grandfather settled in Lancaster County, Penn., where he died at a good old age.  He had another son, Henry, whose descendants are still living in Lancaster County.  Jacob was a carpenter and farmer, and lived many years near Shippensburg, where he owned a farm; later he moved to near the residence of his son, John, where he built a house, and where he and his wife died.  they had the following children:  Samuel, John, Jacob, Henry, Daniel, Barbara, Nancy, Elizabeth and another daughter, name unknown.  Of these, John, a farmer, was born in Lancaster County.  He married Hannah, daughter of Henry Rhodes.  She died at about sixty years of age, the mother of six children:  Nancy (deceased), Solomon, Eliza, John, Daniel, and Rebecca (deceased).  John Shively, Sr., came to Franklin County about 1806, where his father bought about 250 acres of land, of which our subject, Solomon, has 120 acres.  John Shively, Sr., was a man who took a deep interest in political matters and was a strong Democrat.  He and his wife were members of the United Brethren Church, and he held several township offices.   Solomon was educated in this township, and for the last five years has lived in Green Village.  He has been twice married; first to Rebecca, daughter of John Embick.  She died in December, 1879, aged sixty five years.  She bore her husband twelve children, seven of whom are living:  John, Hannah, Sarah, Harriet, James, Jacob and Frank. Of these James is reading medicine with Dr. Maclay, of Green Village.  Our subject married for his second wife, Mrs. Catharine Gontz, nee Embick, a sister of his first wife.  Mr. Shively in a member of the Lutheran Church.  Our subject's brother, John, read medicine with Dr. Richards and attended one course of lectures, but his health failed and he died in the Isle of St. Croix, West Indies.

George W. Shively From Macon County, Illinois

George W. Shively was born in Ohio and died in Macon County Illinois on 30-Dec-1939.  He was married in Macon County on 1-Jan-1863 to Elizabeth Wright.  Elizabeth passed away on July 30, 1909 and was buried in Boiling Springs Cemetery.  George was married to Mrs. Anna Marie (Peage) of St. Louis in May 1911.  Children born to George W. Shively and Elizabeth Wright included:

Howard W Shively born 1862 died 1864; Emery born about 1866 died about 1936 who married Mattie King on 5-Jan-1887 in Macon County, IL;  Clara born about 1869 who married Theodore Ebert; Olepha born 1870 died 1879; and Claude born about 1874 died 1957 who married Lizzie L. Elder on 20-Dec-1894 in Macon County, IL.  More information on this  family can be gleaned from the newspaper obituaries for George W Shively and his wives. (There seems to be conflicting information from the records as to the year of birth for George W Shively.  From the 1900 census record he is listed as being born in May 1844.  From the other census records the age that is listed is consistent with a birth year as 1844.  From the newspaper obits one would believe he was born about 1840).

From The Decatur Review, Saturday, December 30, 1939, page 10:

George Shively County's Oldest Man Dies At 99

George W Shively the eldest man in Macon County and for many years a prominent farmer and stock raiser, died at 3am today in his home in South Wheatland township.  He would have been 100 years old on Jan 1.

Eighty years ago Mr. Shively drove into the settlement of Decatur in a covered wagon and decided to make his home nearby.  He settled on Stevens Creek west of the town and lived there and near Harristown until 1869.

Land was cheap in those days and with a small savings he bought a large farm in South Wheatland township, southwest of Elwin, which had been his home for the last 70 years.

Until three weeks ago Mr. Shively was active, came to Decatur frequently and took an interest in the operations of his farm.amilton

He was married to Elizabeth Wright in Harristown on Jan. 1, 1861.  She died  in July 1909.

In May 1911 Mr. Shively at the age of 71 years was married to Mrs. A. Marie (Peage) of St. Louis.  The marriage performed in St. Louis was kept secret until the couple returned to Decatur.

Mr. Shively had been a member of the Methodist church  at Elwin since 1874.

He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Clara Ebert of Los Angeles, Calif. and a son, C B "Bert" Shively, rural route 2, Macon.  There are five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held in the Dawson & Wikoff Chapel at 2pm Monday.  The burial will be in the Boiling Springs cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home.

From The Decatur Review, Saturday Evening, July 31, 1909, Page 8, Column 6:

Mrs. Shively Dies In South Wheatland

She Was Mother of E. O. Shively, Assistant Master Mechanic

Mrs. Elizabeth Shively, wife of G. W. Shively, a wealthy and prominent farmer of South Wheatland township, died at the family home, one and one-half miles from Elwin, Friday night about 11:30 o'clock.  Death was the result of asthma, from which Mrs. Shively had suffered many years, and an attack of lung fever.

The end came very suddenly.  During the afternoon Mrs. Shively had been around the house, apparently as well and active as ever.  About 11:20 o'clock she complained of shortness of breath.  The end came five minutes later.

Leaves Three Children

Mrs. Shively is survived by her husband and three children.  The children are Emery O Shively, assistant master mechanic for the Wabash at Decatur, Mrs. Clara Ebert of Elwin, and Claude B. Shively, 956 North College street.  Two children, Howard Wilson and Olivia, died in infancy, while a daughter, Mrs. Charlotte Bridewell, mother of William Bridewell of Decatur, died a month ago.

Born In Canada

Mrs. Shively's maiden name was Elizabeth Wright.  She was born in Hamilton Can., March 25, 1846, and came to Illinois with her parents in 1858 .  On Jan. 1, 1863 she was married to George W. Shively and they went to housekeeping near Harristown.   The same year she joined the Methodist church there and was a most devoted Methodist up to the time of her death.  In 1869 the Shivelys moved to their present farm near Elwin.

The funeral is to be held from the residence at 12:30 pm Monday and the interment will be at the Boiling Springs cemetery.

The following is the newspaper obit for Anna Shively, second wife of George W. Shively.  Note the newspaper error in identifying her as the wife of W. S. Shively. From The Decatur Review, Tuesday Evening, August 24, 1920, Page 12, Column 7:

Mrs. W. S. Shively Dies At Age Of 64

Had Been Ill for Last Three Months

Mrs. Anna Shively, wife of W. S. Shively, 311 East Center street, died at 4:45 o'clock Tuesday morning at St. Marys hospital.  She was sixty-four years old.  Her death was caused by a complication of diseases after an illness of three months.

Mrs. Shively was born in Sidney, Ill but had been a resident of Decatur for the last twenty-five years.  She was widely known and had a host of friends.  Mrs. Shively was a member of the First Methodist church.  She is survived by her husband and three daughters, Mrs. J. Frank Morehead and Mrs. Charles J. Warner bo.th of St. Louis and Mrs. Walter Nims of Los Angeles, Cal. all of whom were with her during her last illness.

The body was removed to the Brintlinger & Sons undertaking establishment and prepared for burial and friends may call there Thursday.

The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Brintlinger & Sons chapel. The interment will be in the Boiling Springs cemetery.

Yvette Shively Of Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon

Yvette Shively

Found in The Denver Post, Friday, February 23, 1906, Page 6, Columns 2-3:

Heiress From Oregon On Vaudeville Stage

Yvette Shively of Astoria, Now Appearing at the Orpheum, Makes a Hit With Her Good Voice and Pleasing Appearance

The daughter of a prominent pioneer family of Oregon, Miss Yvette Shively a youthful singer, is appearing this week at the Orpheum, and though the young woman is an heiress in her own right, the adventurous blood of her ancestors leads her to seek fame upon the stage.

Miss Shively is known to the vaudeville world as the "Pride of Astoria," the title of her turn, and an appropriate title it is.

Astoria, Ore., is the home of the Shively family. John M. Shively, grandfather of Miss Yvette Shively, opened the first United States postoffice west of the Rocky mountains in October, 1847, at Astoria.  He brought with him the first mail that came west of the range.

This historic consignment of mail was delivered to him at Independence, Mo., April 27, 1847, by Col. Sterling Price, then commanding officer at Santa Fe, N.M., and was brought to Oregon by Shively himself.  Mr. Shively received his commission from Postmaster General Cave Johnson.  The building occupied by this pioneer postoffice still stands in Astoria and is occupied by a great aunt of Miss Yvette Shively.

Miss Shively's father, C. W. Shively, made the first steamboat trip ever taken on the Columbia river, in 1861.

At the death of her grandfather, Miss Shively's father was left $200,000, the young woman receiving a generous share of it.  But she was not contented to settle down to life in an Oregon town, and after spending a few years in the cultivation of her voice, appeared in vaudeville.

Besides her wonderful voice, Miss Shively has an excellent figure and a pretty face.  Because of her typically Western beauty she was chosen as a model for the noted picture, "The Western Girl," the work of a San Francisco artist.

The Evening News, San Jose, California, Tuesday, March 27, 1906, Page 5, Column 5:

Fortune Inherited By Actress

Louisville, Ky., March 27 -- Miss Yvette Shiveley, a vaudeville actress, who is in Louisville this week, has just come into an inheritance of over $100,000.  Next Saturday she will leave for her home in Portland, Ore.

Rare experiences have come to her in the past eight weeks.  Scolded because she had spent her allowances on the races, she ran away from Mills Seminary at Oakland, Cal. and joined the first theatrical company she found, which happened to be a burlesque, in which she reigned as the star for three weeks.

"I suppose I have been spoiled by the extravagance of my parents," she said, "and then some of us girls began to bet on the races.  When my father learned about it he reprimanded me, and I decided to leave school.  They did not know for some time that I had left, and they cut off my allowance.  About a month ago they sent the money to return, but I spent it."

"Now they have sent me a ticket and I am going to start home immediately after the performance on Saturday night.  I did not know what burlesque was, or I would never have gone into it;  but it was the first opportunity that presented.  If I ever do anything on the stage again it will be in the legitimate.  Yes, it is true that I have come into a fortune."

Posie Luster Shively And Wife, Sara Frances Bridges, Of Franklin County, Virginia

The unique name of this Shively male caught my attention.  The story connected with Posie (Posey) Luster Shively may not be the most pleasant but it is still great family history.

Posie Luster Shively was born on November 14, 1889 in Franklin County, Virginia. He was the son of John Edward Shively and wife Ruth A. Sigmon.  Posie was married to Sara Frances Bridges in Franklin County, VIrginia on 22-Oct-1908. Sara was the daughter of Harvey James and Lillie Naomi Bridges.  Children of Posie and Sara Shively included:  Alice born 24-Jul-1909 died July 1986 in Roanoke County, Virginia and married to Tonkery Washington Slone; Alma born ca 1912; Morgan William born 22-Apr-1915 died 28-Mar-1967 and married to Hazel Louise Eanes; Bessie Inez born 1-Apr-1967 died 6-Jan-1967 and married to Henry James Sigmon; Muriel born 7-Jan-1920 died 6-Jul-2005 and married to Charlie Thomas Parrott; Kermit born about 1922.

From the history recorded in the newspaper events it appears there were problems between Posie Shively and his brother-in-law Lewis Bridges.  The following information was extracted from:

The Bee, Danville, Virginia, Monday Afternoon, September 11, 1922, Page 1, Column 1:

Dual Homicide In Franklin Co.

Family Fued Terminates In Fight In Road

Lewis Bridge and Daughter Cut by Brother—Lacy

Shoots Him Dead.  Also His Brother-in-Law Near Callaway.

Rocky Mount, VA., Sept. 11 --  Franklin County yesterday was shocked by a terrible crime when it became known that Lewis Bridges, a prominent citizen of this place and a man of high character, had surrendered to the authorities on the charge of killing his brother, Lacy Bridges, and his brother-in-law, Posey Shively, at Jamison Mill, on the public road near Callaway, this county on Saturday evening.

According to the accused man’s version, the killing was in self-defense and was impelled when the two men appeared and after having savagely attacked him with a knife, cutting him and then inflicted serious wounds on Helen Lewis, his sixteen year old daughter, who was with him.  Lewis Bridges drew his revolver and shot and killed both men without further compunction.

Bridges came to Rocky  (continued on Page Three)

(Page 3)  Mount yesterday and placed his affairs in the hands of H. N. Dillard. The cause of the shooting as understood here was a long standing grudge between the men which will be developed at the trial.

Lewis Bridges has not been arrested.    He was reported today at his home, having expressed willingness to appear in court whenever his presence is needed.  No warrant has been issued against him.

It is proposed to call a special grand jury to make an enquiry into the shooting, this to be held on Friday.

According to Bridges, his brother and brother-in-law waited for him in the road and attacked him without provocation.  One of them hit him on the head with a rock and made an ugly wound.  He was also cut as was his little daughter who was with him.  In the shooting affray both Shively and Bridges were instantly killed, their bodies being found in the road.

It is reported that the grudge which the two men held against Lewis Bridges was that he would not associate with them, and had for several years been somewhat distant toward them.

Lawrence Shivley And Wife, Hannah Pierce From Rock County, Wisconsin

Photo By Jenean Hamilton

From the History Of Rock County, Wisconsin, Western Historical Co., Chicago, IL, 1879, page 867:  LAWRENCE SHIVLEY, farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Evansville; born in Pennsylvania March 6, 1824; went to Ohio in 1834, and came to Wisconsin 1848, locating in Mount Pleasant, Green Co., where he engaged in farming.  His whole possessions, when he arrived in Wisconsin, were a wife and 50 cents in money.  In 1867, he removed to Evansville, where he engaged in the business of stock broker, and grain and produce dealer, until 1872, when he moved to his farm in Union Township, where he has since remained.  He married, in Mahoning Co., Ohio, July 3, 1848, Miss Hannah Pierce, a native of Ohio; he has three children living - lost five.  He is the owner of 200 acres of land in Union Township, and 160 acres in Green Co.

The Ohio death certificate for Lawrence Shivley lists his parents as George Shivley and Susanah Best.  He is buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin. From multiple sources the following information was established for the family of Lawrence Shivley and Hannah Pierce.  Lawrence Shivley (also spelled Shively and Shiveley in the records) was born 7-Mar-1824 and died on 31-May-1906 Rock County, WI.  His wife Hannah Pierce was born 1-June-1831 and died 3-Mar-1916 in Rock County, WI.  Their children were:  Susan E. born 7-May-1849 and died 23-Mar-1865, buried in Maple Hill Cem; Ellen born 27-Jul-1851, died 12-Sep-1880, and married Edward W. Patterson; Sadie P. born 25-Apr-1854 and died 3-Sep-1857; Joseph H. born 22-Jul-1856, died 4-June-1917, and married to Delia Bridget Lamb; George W. born 8-Jan-1858 and died 27-Fe-1861; Catharine born 9-Nov-1861 and died 20-Feb-1862; John T. born 19-Jul-1864 and died 27-Mar-1865; Frank Lawrence born 7-Dec-1866, died 25-Jun-1894, and married to Agnes West.

In the Janesville Daily Gazette, Janesville, WI, Friday June 1, 1906, Page 5, Column 3 is the following obituary:                              Lawrence Shivley

(Special To The Gazette)     Evansville. June 1.---Lawrence Shivley died this morning at his home in this city.  Two weeks ago he suffered a paralytic stroke and never rallied.  He was born in Pennsylvania March 7, 1824, and came west when ten years old, coming to Wisconsin in 1848 and locating in Green county.  In 1867 he moved to Evansville and engaged in grain and produce business, since which he made his home here.  He was married to Miss Hannah Pierce in Ohio in July, 1848.  The widow and one son are left to mourn his loss.  The funeral services will be held Sunday at two o'clock under the auspices of the Masons.

In the Janesville Daily Gazette, Janesville, WI, Saturday, March 4, 1916, Page 5, Column 6 is the following obituary:                 Evansville Lady Dies Last Night

Mrs. Lauren Shively Passed Away at Age of Eighty-five Years--Old

Resident of County

(Special To The Gazette)     Evansville. March 4.---Mrs. Lauren Shively, eight-five years of age, and old resident of this city and vicinity, passed away here last evening, her illness being a complication of diseases and the infirmities of advanced age.  Mrs. Shively is survived by one son, Joseph, and a sister, Mrs. Mellissa Badlwin of St. Louis, Mich.  The funeral is to be held on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the home, Prof. Crawford of Beloit College and also of the Congregational church of Beloit, officiating.  Interment will be made here.

Mrs. Shively was a native of Ohio.  Thirty-eight years ago she came to Rock county and settled near Evansville.   For the past twelve years she has made her home here.  Her maiden name was Hannah Pierce and she was married to Mr. Shively shortly after coming to Rock county.  He preceded her to the land beyond ten years ago.

Joseph H. Shively, Son Of John B. Shively And Sarah Heaverin

Wabash Valley Gen Soc Cem Com

Genealogy information has been collected and shared on the children of John B. Shively and wife Sarah Heaverin except for son Joseph H. Shively.  After doing research there are records for him that were found.  He lived in many different places which  contributed to making the research on him more difficult.

Joseph H. Shively was born on 17-Nov-1844 in Taylor County, KY and died on 29-Sep-1917 at the National Home For Disabled Volunteer Soliders in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.  He was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN.  (The above picture of his tombstone is a result of one of the many volunteers who contribute their time and photos to Find A Grave).

From information collected following is a time line for the areas where Joseph Shively lived:

Mannsville, Taylor County, KY to August 1865

Colfax, Jasper County, IA to 1872

Shelby County, IA to 1883

Brookville, Jefferson County, IA to 1887

Shelby County, IA to 1890

Lake Arthur, Jefferson Davis Parish, LA to 1892

Bowling Green, Warren County, KY to 1901

Admitted to US National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in 1901 (He may have entered the home in Danville, Vermillon County, IL and later transferred to the home in Dayton, Montgomery County, OH).

Joseph H. Shively was married 1st in Jasper County, IA on 7-Feb-1866 to Nancy Elizabeth Shipp. From research it is believed that she was the daughter of Albert Shipp and Mahala Pile.  Nancy Elizabeth Shipp was born ca 1848 and died 17-Jan-1874.  She is buried in the Greencastle Cemetery in Jasper County, IA.   Joseph and Nancy Elizabeth had 3 daughters: Corda Mae Shively born 14-Feb-1868 died 15-Nov-1907 and married to David Barton Penniman; Alma D Shively born 28-Apr-1870 died 20-Sep-1871 and buried in Greencastle Cemetery in Jasper County, IA;  Gertrude Shively born ca 1872 and married to Lowell H. Jones.   After the death of their mother in 1874 Corda Mae and Gertrude Shively lived in the household of John and Agnes Gochenour.

Joseph H. Shively married 2nd in Shelby County, IA on 2-April-1876 to Elnora E. Simpson, daughter of William Ward Simpson and Julia Ann Gregoire.  Elnora was born ca 1855 died 27-Nov-1915 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN.    They were the parents of two children:  Claude Houston Shively born 19-Feb-1876 and who is located census records in the state of AZ;  Helen A Shively born 1-Sep-1880 died 17-Aug-1957 Columbus, Franklin County, OH and married to Albertus Lafferty.

From the census records it appears Joseph H. Shively had different professions.  In 1870 in Jasper County, IA he is listed as a farmer.  In 1880 in Shelby County, IA he is listed as postmaster.  Interesting note that on the 1880 Shelby County census records he is the enumerator.  In 1900 he is listed in Warren County, KY as a hotel keeper.    From the admission records to the soliders home his occupation is listed as a telegraph operator.  

Wabash Valley Gen Soc Cem Soc

Joseph H. Shively did serve in the Civil War in Company H, 10th KY Infantry with his brothers, William Thomas, Stephen Mitchell, David Alexander, and Samuel (who was killed in the war and is buried in the Old St. Francis deSales Cem. in Taylor County, KY). Joseph Shively does have a Civil War pension which was obtained from the National Archives.

Joseph Shively and second wife, Elnora E., are buried in the  Calvary Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN.