Jacob Whitfield Shively And Sarah Elizabeth Adamson Who Lived In Nuckolls County, Nebraska

 

Jacob Whitfield Shively was born on 9-Sep-1845 in Carroll County, MO and died on 16-Aug-1915 in Nuckolls County, NE. He was married to Sarah Elizabeth Adamson  who was born on 30-Oct-1847 in Iowa and died on 14-Jan-1906 in Nuckolls County, NE.  Jacob Whitfield Shively was the son of John Wesley Shively (1823-1900) and Mary Ann Shirley (1823-1891). John Wesley Shively was the son of Jacob Banta Shively (1797-1868) and Anna Mavity (1799-1878). For more information on Jacob Banta Shively see the Shively blog article written on March 6, 2014. Jacob Banta Shively was the son of Henry Shively and Mary Banta (1767-1844).

Located on the 1860 Morris Township, Carroll County, MO census is the family of John W. Shively age 37, wife Mary A. age 35, son Jacob age 15, son William age 13, daughter Evaline age 9, son Joe age 6, son Lewis B. age 4, son Isaac age 2 and son Edmund age 1. Listed on the 1870 Stanton Township, Miami County, KS census in the household of Edmond Adams is Jacob Shively age 24 and listed as a school teacher. On the 1900 Liberty Precinct, Nuckolls County, NE census is the household of Jacob W. Shively born Sep-1835 age 54 as a school teacher, wife Sarah E. born Oct-1847 age 52, daughter born Oct-1888 age 11 and son Carl born Oct-1890 age 9.

The following newspaper obituary was extracted from the Nuckolls County Herald, Nelson, Nebraska, Friday, August 20, 1915, Page 1, Column 4:

Jacob W. Shively

Jacob Whitfield Shively was born in Carrol County, Missouri, September 9, 1845.

He is the first born child of John Wesley Shively and Mary Ann Shively. His parents have been dead several years; there were six brothers that grew to manhood, four of whom are now living; Louis of Oklahoma, Edmund of California and Samuel and Charles of Kansas. He had only one sister, Mrs. Eva Wilkinson now living at Paola, Ks.

Jacob Shively was a soldier of the Civil War, enlisting Sept. 3, 1863, being a Sargeant of Company K, 23d Missouri Infantry and served to the close of the war. He began life as a school teacher in 1862 and gave up teaching until the war was over but resumed it in 1865. He moved to Kansas in 1867 and taught school until elected Superintendent of Schools in Butler County, Kansas in 1880. After leaving office he resumed teaching until his removal to Nebraska in 1900. He married Sarah Elizabeth Adamson, December 13, 1882, who died in Nelson, Neb. January 14, 1906.

He was at the time of his death, Clerk of the District Court of Nuckolls County, Nebraska. He died August 16, 1915 at the hour of 4:30 P.M. and was 69 years, 11 months and 7 days old. He leaves two children, Esther and Carl.

He was a life long member of the Christian Church joining the church in Missouri in early youth. He was an active man of affairs all his life until a short time before his death, being prevented by illness.

He was admitted to the bar and practiced law for a time in Kansas. He farmed at different times and at one time was President of a Normal College at El Dorado, Kans. He was Superintendent of the city school of Nelson, Nebr. in 1907. He was beloved by his pupils, respected by patrons and by his good work honored the Board that elected him.

The funeral services were conducted from the Christian church on Tuesday afternoon, his old comrade, Rev. Green had charge of the services. Rawlins Post attended the services in a body to pay the last tribute to one of their honored dead. Interment was made in the Nelson Cemetery.

Located in The Walnut Valley Times, El Dorado, Kansas, Tuesday, August 17, 1915, Page 1, Column 5:

Jacob Shively Dies At Nebraska Home

J. E. Adamson received a telegram Tuesday, announcing the death of Prof. Jacob W. Shively, at his home, Nelson, Nebr., Monday, August 16.

Before his removal to Nebraska, Prof. Shively was on of the most prominent residents of Butler county. He was superintendent of Butler county schools for four years. He was a member of the faculty of El Dorado Business college, and associated with Prof. T. H. Jones and Mrs. S. E. Black in that enterprise. He was also at one time a reporter on the Walnut Valley Times. He was one of the leading educators of Kanas during his residence here and one of the prominent teachers of Butler county. 

He was a veteran of the Civil war and his death was the result of wounds received in battle. At the time of his death he was clerk of the district court for his county,.

The funeral will be held Wednesday.

The following was found in the Nuckolls County Herald, Nelson, Nebraska, Thursday, January 18, 1906, Page 1, Column 1:

Death Visits Nelson

And Calls A Beloved Christian Lady To Her Home Above

Obsebuies Of Mrs. J. W. Shively

Obituary

Sarah Elizabeth Adamson was born in Lee, Iowa, on October 30, 1847. She united with the Christian church at Belliar, Iowa, Nov. 23, 1863, was married at Centerville, Iowa, Dec. 13, 1882 to J. W. Shively of Eldorado, Kan., and died in Nelson, Nebraska, January 14, 1906, age 58 years, 2 months and 14 days. She left her immediate family her husband and two children, Esther and Carl. Her first born, Clark, died in infancy. Besides these remains her father in his 89th year and four brothers living in Nuckolls county, Nebraska. Her mother preceded her to that home not made with hands eleven years ago. Six of her brothers, John, Mose, Noah, Will, Willis and James were present at the funeral which took place at the Christian church Tuesday, Jan. 16th at 2 p.m.

A large and sympathetic audience was present which was evidence of the high esteem in which this good woman was held. "She hath done what she could" may truly be said of her. Prof. Shively and his children have the sympathy of the entire community. The real value of such a woman is not known till she is gone. After a very appropriate sermon preached by H. S. Gilliam, an old friend of the family, the remains were laid away in the Nelson cemetery. May the Father's blessing attend the family, is the prayer of all the friends and acquaintances in the town and community.

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Libbie, wife of J. W. Shively, died at their home in Nelson, Nebraska, Sunday, January 14, and will be buried there Tuesday.

The deceased was formerly Miss Libbie Adamson, who came here from Numa, Iowa in the early eighties to visit E. E. Harvey, where she met J. W. Shively, who was then County Superintendent, and they were married shortly afterwards.  They lived in Butler county until a few years ago, when they moved to Nebraska. They had recently sold their farm there and were preparing to move to Wichita to educate their children. Surviving the deceased are the husband and two children, Carl and Esther.

Mrs. Shively was a devoted Christian woman, having joined the Christian church when a girl and was an active worker all her life. She organized the C. W. B. M. of the Christian church here, now one of the active and most beneficial organizations of the church. The deceased was an aunt of J. E. Adamson of this city - ElDorado (Kansas) Republican.

James Richard Shively And Nancy Banta Who Lived In Spokane County, Washington

 

James Richard Shively

James Richard Shively was born on 23-Mar-1942 and died 18-Feb-2006.  He was the son of Harold (born ca. 1913 died 31-Mar-1980) and Clara Jeannette Shively (born ca. 1919 died 12-Oct-1977).  Harold was the son of Anson Jacob (born 22-Apr-1881 died 27-Sep-1966 buried Jennings Cemetery, Decatur County, KS) and Leene Shively.  Anson Shively was the son of David Shively (born 20-Mar-1845 died 3-Mar-1922 buried Leland Cemetery, Graham County, KS) and Nancy Jane Hineline(Heneline) born 20-Mar-1845 died 3-Mar-1922).  

The following newspaper article was extracted from The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Washington, Saturday, February 25, 2006, Page 15, Columns 1-5:

Former POW Shively A Lasting Inspiration

By Jerry Hughes

 Special to The Spokesman-Review

If we were exceptionally fortunate in our lifetime, we may be blessed by knowing a person of uncommon valor and grace. James R. Shively was such a man. His vita confirms the talents and accomplishments of an individual of heroic stature.

Modest to a fault, Jim always dismissed efforts to extend to him even the humblest of tributes. A life so well-lived, so fruitful and so inspiring demands, however, a richer accounting.

Raised in the Spokane Valley, Jim graduated with honors from West Valley High School in 1960 and accepted the U.S. Sen. Henry Jackson's appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Because of its demanding atmosphere, Jim seriously considered leaving. In typical Shively fashion, though, he reflected upon and analyzed the breadth of the academy's goals and opportunities, and he graduated in the upper ranks of his class. He went on to Georgetown University, where he received a master's degree in international relations.

As the Vietnam War was escalating, the Air Force afforded him the opportunity to train and fly its top single-seat, single engine jet fighter, the F-105.

After his training, Jim was sent to Thailand. On his 69th mission, while doggedly holding to his pre-set bombing pattern over Hanoi in spite of intense anti-aircraft fire, 2nd Lt. James Shively was hit and forced to eject. He landed in a muddy rice paddy and was quickly captured by waiting enemy ground forces.

The date was May 5, 1967. He would courageously endure more than 2,000 days in the infamous, "Hanoi Hilton" in a room with no shower and only a bucket for his body wastes. He was exposed to intense beating, torture, deprivations and barbaric abuse.

On Feb. 18, 1973, after nearly six years he was released. The emaciated man who emerged from his tiny, hot, rat-infested cell was, by every benchmark, even more formidable than the brave young pilot who entered. A White House reception, and a hero's welcome home, paid merited recognition to this Silver Star service to his beloved nation.

After his discharge from service in June 1974, Shively graduated from Gonzaga Law School and began private practice in 1977. A group of Washington state Democratic leaders recruited him to run for office. The long-range goal was a U.S. Senate seat, but Jim declined. His soul mate, Nancy, and his beloved daughters would not be denied his constant presence, attention, guidance and love for the remainder of his bountiful life.

Within a  few years, he was asked to join the Eastern Washington U.S. Attorney's Office and would, over a 20-year career, rise to the position of senior supervisor, overseeing both the criminal and civil divisions. He served one year as interim U.S. attorney while President Bush's appointee awaited Senate confirmation in 2008.

Shively was a selfless volunteer mentor to numerous local high school and regular GU political science class guest speaker. Anyone who participated in one of his "java and jabber" sessions was engulfed by his warmth, humor, intelligence, gentleness and compassion.

James R. Shively was a precious gift to his family, friends, community and nation. He was a patriot in the finest meaning of the word.

Today we mourn his passing, and tomorrow we shall miss him. Let us, however, reflect on his exceptional life and be profoundly grateful.

Jerry Hughes teaches political science at Gonzaga University. He is a former Washington state senator from Spokane.

The following obituary was found in The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Washington, Sunday, February 26, 2006, Page 20, Column 5:

Shively, James R.

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Born in Wheeler City, Texas, Jim was raised in Spokane, beginning at age five. He attended West Valley High School, then graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1964. He went on to earn a Master's degree in International Relations from Georgetown University in 1965. He then completed pilot training at Williams Air Force Base, Arizona in 1966 and combat crew training in the F-105D at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. He was assigned to the 357th Tac Fighter Squadron at Takhli, Thailand in December 1966. On his 69th mission to Vietnam, his F-105 was shot down and he was captured and held Prisoner of War from May 5, 1967 - February 18, 1973. Captain Shively resigned from the Air Force in 1974 and attended law school at Gonzaga University. He married Nancy Banta in 1976 and together they raised four beautiful daughters: Amy Hawk, Jane Shively, Laura Watson and Nicole Woodland. Jim served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington for over 20 years, and interim United States Attorney 2000-2001. Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Jeannette Shively, his father, Harold Shively; and his sister Phyllis Shively Gilliland. His immediate family includes: his wife, daughters, sons-in-law, and three grandchildren. Jim died of cancer and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. The day of his passing marked the 33rd anniversary of his release from Vietnam. The family invites you to attend a celebration in honor of Jim on Friday, March 3rd, at CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, 2426 N. Discovery Place in the Spokane Valley from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Memorial gifts may be made to the local Veteran's Administration, Hospice of Spokane, The Hutton Settlement, Northwest Behavioral Associates, or a charitable organization of your choice. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Hospice of Spokane for their kindness, respect, honesty, and sincere care for Jim and his family. They would also like to extend gratitude to Cancer Care Northwest for their perseverance in the fight against cancer.