John Franklin Shively was born on 2-Aug-1877 in Davis County, Iowa and died on 18-Dec-1929 in Marquette, Marshall County, Kansas. He was the son of John Franklin Shively (13-Oct-1852 to 3-Aug-1931) and his first wife, Mary Ann Horton (1851-1890). The elder John Franklin Shively was the son of John Shively (born 1820 in Germany and died 19-Mar-1907 in Schuyler County, MO) and Anna Meliza (born 1814 in Rockingham County, VA and died 29-Mar-1891 in Schuyler County, MO). For more information on the elder John Franklin Shively see the Shively blog article written on 22-Feb-2013.
John Franklin Shively married Cora Ella Connet on 9-Jun-1909 in Marshall County, Kansas. Cora was born on 30-May-1887 in Marshall County, KS and died on 20-Sep-1948. She was the daughter of George F. and Dora Connet.
Listed on the 1880 Chariton Township, Schuyler County, MO census is the family of John Shively age 28, wife Mary age 29, daughter Annie age 4, son John F. age 2, daughter Liddie age 1 and daughter Alice 2 months. Located on the 1900 Cleveland Township, Marshall County, IA census is the household of Charles Brady born Dec-1860 age 39 where John Shively born Aug-1877 age 22 is a farm hand. On the 1910 Marquette City, Marquette Township, McPherson County, KS are John F. Shively age 32 a jeweler and his wife Cora Ella age 22. On the 1920 Marquette City, Marquette Township, McPherson County, KS census is the household of John F. Shively age 42, wife Cora E. age 32, son Marvin C. age 8 and daughter Marion A. age 11 months.
The following was extracted from The Frankfort Index, Frankfort, Kansas, Thursday, June 10, 1909, Page 1, Column 3:
Connet-Shively
A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Connet north of Vliets, on Wednesday, June 9, 1909, at 8 o'clock, when their daughter, Cora and John Shively were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. McClellan, of Vermillion, performing the ceremony.
The bride's dress was of Paris muslin trimmed with Valencinne lace, the groom wore the conventional black. They were attended by Mr. Clinton Shively, brother of the groom and Miss Maude Connet, sister of the bride.
The bride is an accomplished young lady and has many friends in that locality. The groom has a jewelery store at Marquette, Kansas, where he has a new house furnished for his bride. They received many valuable and useful presents.
Those attending from a distance were: Mr. M Connet and Mrs. A. C. Lewis, grandfather and aunt of the bride, of Lebanon, Oregon, Miss Lillie Connet, sister of the bride, of Champagne, Illinois, Mr. Clinton Shively, of Coatsville, Mo. About thirty guests were present.
A very dainty three course luncheon was served after which the guests departed wishing them a long life of joy and happiness.
The following obituary was found in The Frankfort Index, Frankfort, Kansas, Saturday, December 28, 1929, Page 2, Column 2:
John Franklin Shively was born in Davis County, Iowa, August 2, 1877. He grew to manhood in that community.
He answered the call of his country and was in service during the Spanish-American war. At its close he was honorably discharged and soon afterward came to Kansas, making his home at Kanopolis and Vermillion, coming to Marquette about twenty-two years ago.
He was united in marriage to Miss Cora E. Connett, of Vliets, Kansas, June 9, 1909. To this union were born two children, Marvin and Marian.
Mr. Shively was engaged in the jewelry business and for the past sixteen years has been in the employ of the Missouri Pacific railroad.
He passed away after a very short illness at his home in Marquette, Kansas, December 18, 1929, at the age of 52 years, four months and 16 days.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, two children, Marvin and Marian, all of Marquette; his aged father, Mr. J. F. Shively of Coatsville, Mo.; five brothers, Clint of Kanopolis, Kansas; George and Tom, both of Queen City, Missouri; Louis and Leonard of Coatsville, Missouri; and five sisters, Mrs. Rosetta Henderson of Monterey, Iowa; Mrs. Florence Avis and Mrs. Lena Williamson of Kanopolis, Kansas; Mrs. Josephine Eveleigh of Coffeyville, Kansas and Mrs. Mary Mone of Cody, Nebraska, and host of other relatives and friends.
When a young man he was converted and joined the M. E. church at Moulton, Iowa. At his death Mr. Shively was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Marquette.
He will be sadly missed not only by his relatives and most intimate friends, but by the community at large in which he lived a most respected and useful life.
Funeral services were held at Marquette at 10 o'clock Saturday morning and the body was brought to Vermillion Sunday afternoon. A short service was held at the Methodist church, in charge of the pastor, Rev. H. W. Glaze. Interment was made in the Vermillion cemetery.
The following was found in The Frankfort Index, Frankfort, Kansas, Thursday, October 7, 1948, Page 3, Column 2:
Cora Ella, daughter of Dora and George Connet, was born north of Vliets, May 30, 1887 and passed away at the Seneca hospital, Monday, September 20, 1948, at the age of 61 years, three months and 21 days.
She spent her girlhood days at Vliets and Vermillion. On June 9, 1909, she was united in marriage to John Franklin Shively, at Marquette, Kansas. She lived in Marquette until after the death of her husband on Dec. 18, 1929.
Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Shively. They are Marvin Shively of Sumner, Wn., and Mrs. Marian Crosby, Frankfort. She is also survived by three grandchildren; three sisters: Miss Lillian Connet, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Maud Witty, Medical Lake, Wn., and Mrs. Alta Steele, Vermillion; and one brother, Ray Connet, Vliets.
Mrs. Shively united with the Vliets Methodist church when a girl and was a member of the Frankfort Methodist church at the time of her death. She was also a member of the Rebekah lodge.
Her last illness was of short duration, although she had had poor health for several years. On account of her health she had to live quietly, but did enjoy her home, family, friends and the church.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 25 in the First Methodist church in this city and were conducted by Rev. C. F. Jenkins. Burial was in the Vermillion Cemetery.
