Recently a descendant of Goldie (Galela) Anna Shively sent a message that she was interested in learning more about her cousins. Her ancestor had lived in Canada and while many of her relatives remained in Hancock County and Henry County in Ohio she was interested in knowing more of the family history in Ohio. The lineage of Goldie Shively was well documented and a search of the newspapers was done to see if further information could be found.
Goldie Galela Anna Shively was born on 13-Apr-1890 in Hamler, Henry County, OH and died 2-Aug-1982 in Westlcok, AB, Canada. Goldie was married first to Thomas Effinger "Ferris" Strayer and second to Franklin Pearce Smith. Goldie was the daughter of James Patterson Shively born 23-Nov-1855 in Hancock County, OH and died 17-Mar-1903 in Henry County, OH and Mary A. Wrenchler(Renshler) (1862-1924). James Patterson Shively was the son of James Shively (1827-1895) and Polly Mary Treece (1829-1889).
Located in The Republican Courier, Findlay, OH, Tuesday Morning, April 16, 1968, Page B-1, Column 1:
Easter Sunday Event Unites Long Parted Shively Family
Together for the first time at Easter since they were children were Mrs. Albert E. Baker, 634 Hemphill Boulevad; her sister, Mrs. Anna Smith, and their brothers, M. P. and V. L. Shively. Mrs. Baker also celebrated her 78th birthday anniversary.
Mrs. Baker had not seen her sister for 19 years until she arrived in Findlay last Tuesday. The brothers and sisters were brought together for a dinner in honor of Mrs. Smith and her daughters, Mrs. Cecil Ferguson and Mrs. Ruth Baggett of Edmonton, Canada, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Baker.
Mrs. Smith went to live in Newport, Wash., in 1905 and to Canada in 1918. The basket dinner was attended by 48 members of the family and friends. The day was spent taking pictures and visiting.
Attending the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Lester Dohms of Toledo; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Almy, Forest; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curtis and David, Steven and Cindy, Waterville; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wittis, Waters, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. James Bennett and Michael and Patrick, Garrett, Ind.,; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mattoon Jr. and Kelly Ann and Joe, Bowling Green; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fovozzo and Tommy, Toledo; Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Shively; David Shively, Lancaster; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ebersol and David and Douglas, North Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pearson, Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Shively, Mrs. David Dickey and Debra, Dun Renee and Douglas; Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Baker and Ann.
Extracted from The Republican Courier, Findlay, OH, Saturday Morning, August 13, 1938, Page 2, Column 6:
Family Reunions
Shiveley Family
The first Sunday in August, 1939, was the date set for the 21st annual reunion of the Shiveley family and Ottawa park, Toledo, was the place chosen. Lenord Shiveley was elected president of the association at the 20th meet at Deshler park. Ralph Shiveley was chosen vice-president and Marie Ebersole, secretary-treasuer.
The Shiveleys are native to Henry county where the founder of the family reared 12 children. Once of the sons, Patrick Shiveley, had a family of 11 sons and daughters. Mrs. Nellie Baker, 333 Howard street, is one of his daughters.
The attendance at this year's reunion was 120. All the children of the family, have passed on except Mrs. Lydia Shiveley Litzenberger, wife of Adam Litzenberger, of Allen township. One of his daughters-in-law, Mrs. Henry Shiveley, makes her home with her children in Deshler.
Nearly all the descendants of Grandfather Shiveley resided in Henry county. Isaac N. Wisely lived in Hancock county, dying on North Cory street some years ago. Mrs. Litzenberger has lived most of her three score-and-ten in Hancock county.
Located in The Republican Courier, Findlay, OH, Wednesday Morning, July 5, 1967, Page 11, Columns 4-5:
Albert Bakers To Mark 50 Years Of Marriage
The golden wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Baker will take place Sunday in the College First Church of God parlor.
The couple were wed July 11, 1917 by the Rev. Andrew F. Totheroh, pastor of the St. Paul Evangelical United Brethren Church in Findlay.
The Bakers have one son, Richard J. Baker, and a daughter, Mrs. D. L. (Marjorie) Dickey, both of Findlay. A son, Ray Edwin, died in World War II.
Mrs. J. A. Zeiders of Findlay is a sister of Mrs. Baker.
Marion Shively, Findlay, Virgil Shively, Sylvania, and Mrs. Anna Smith of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, are brothers and a sister of Mrs. Baker.
Open house will be observed at the parlor from 2 to 4 p.m.
Mrs. Baker is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick (Mary Renshler) Shively of Henry County. Her husband is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. (Polly Deckard) Baker of Fostoria.
Mr. Baker owned the B and B Oil and Fuel Co. on Walnut St. Mrs. Baker is president of the Hancock chapter of Gold Star Mothers.
Bothe the Bakers are members of the College First Church of God and Mrs. Baker is a member of the Women's Christian Service Council of the church.
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