Aaron Shively And Rachel Catherine Sechrist Who Lived In Columbiana County, Ohio

 Aaron Shively was born on 8-Jan-1839 in Bayard, Columbiana County, OH and died on 9-Mar-1909 in Bayard, Columbiana County, OH.  He was the son of George W. Shively (1815-1890) and Mary Dickey (1812-1882). Aaron Shively was married to Rachel Catherine Sechrist. She was born on 12-Jan-1846 in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, OH and died 15-Apr-1920 in West Township, Columbiana County, OH. Rachel was the daughter of Elijah Sechrist and Margaret Kollar. Aaron and Rachel are buried in Moultrie Chapel Cemetery in Moultrie, Columbiana County, OH.

For information on Samuel Shively (1837-1897) who was a brother to Aaron Shively see the Shively Blog article written on 20-Feb-2015.

Listed on the 1870 West Township, Columbiana County, OH census are Aaron Shively age 31 and wife Rachel age 24. Located on the 1880 West Township, Columbiana County, OH census is the family of Aaron Shively age 41, wife Rachel C. age 34, daughter Edna M. age 9, son Jessie H. age 4 and daughter Margarett age 1. On the 1900 West Township, Columbiana County, OH census are Aaron Shively born Jan-1839 age 61, wife Rachel C. born Jan-1846 age 54, married 32 years, having given birth to 5 children with 4 living, son Jesse H. born Oct-1876 age 23 and son Orbie R. born Feb-1889 age 11.

The following newspaper obituary was found in the East Liverpool Evening Review, March 16, 1909, Page 9, Column 7:

Aaron Shively

Aaron Shively born Jan. 8, 1839, departed this life March 9, 1909, aged 70 years, 2 months and one day. He, while in his younger days, served as a minister in the United Brethern church, and lived in that faith as a devoted servant. He leaves a wife, two daughters and one son, Mrs. Edna M. Baird, Marguerite Emmons and Orbie R. Shively, five granddaughters and two grandsons, also one brother, David Shively of New Cumberland, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Bowman of Millport. He has lived for over 45 years in this vicinity and has a wide circle of neighbors and friends to sympathize with the family in their sorrow. Rev. J. S. Heffner, of Homeworth, preached a very appropriate sermon at the funeral, which was held in the Bayard church, the remains were laid to rest in the Moultrie cemetery, near that of his son Jesse, who preceded him over 7 years ago.

Thus we know, that he who garners for his own takes the young, old and older ones to His bosom, that we may know that He can choose who He will and they must leave this abode and go to Him. All sympathize with the family in this their hour of trouble.

The following was extracted from The Daily Times, New Philadelphia, Ohio, Saturday, April 17, 1920, Page 2, Column 2:

Bayard Woman, Wife Of Pastor, Buried Today

Bayard, Apr. 17 -- Mrs. Rachel C. Shively, died last Wednesday at 4 p.m., at her home in Bayard. She had been in ill health for some time, the immediate cause of her death being heart failure.

She was born in Dover township, a daughter of Elijah and Margaret Sechrist. She resided in Fairfield township for a number of years. Her husband died eleven years ago.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. D. E. Baird, Moultrie, and Mrs. D. O. Emmons, Minerva, and one son O. R. Shively, Bayard. Two sisters, Mrs. Edward Loomis and Mrs. John Renneckar, and one brother, David Sechrist, also survive.

Other living relatives include ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

During the war Mrs. Shively spent much time and activity to the Red Cross, giving a room in her home for Red Cross activities.

Two of the children of Rev. and Mrs. Shively, died.

The funeral was held Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Bayard.

Bert Dewey Shively Who Lived In Cedar County, Nebraska

 

Bert Dewey Shively was born on 3-Sep-1897 in Cedar County, NE and died on 11-May-1918 in Deming, Luna County, NM. He was the son of Albert Benjamin Shively (1870-1931) and Medora "Dora" Harriet Loveland (1871-1949). Albert was  the son of Benjamin Franklin Shively, Jr (1834-1916) and Emeline Orilla Hill (1837-1901). Benjamin Franklin Shively, Jr was the son of Benjamin Franklin Shively (179901844) and Barbara Eshelman (1809-1887).   For more information on the parents of Bert Dewey Shively see the Shively blog article written on 5-Dec-2021.

The photo at the left was found in The Cornhusker, 1919, Volume 13, University of Nebraska. The caption under the photo states "Bert Shively volunteered for service in the 134th Ambulance Company in April, 1917, and on July 2 received a call to report at Camp Eaton. From here, he was transferred to Camp Cody, New Mexico. While at this camp he became sick with tonsilitis and appendicitis at the same time. Due to the high fever caused by tonsilitis, he could not withstand the shock of an operation, and so passed away on May 11, 1918. Bert Shively was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Shively, of Laurel, Nebraska."

The following was extracted from The Laurel Advocate, Laurel, Nebraska, Wednesday, May 15, 1918, Page 1, Column 6:

Laurel Mourns Death Of First Soldier Boy

Word was received here Saturday forenoon of the death of Bert Shively at Camp Cody, Deming, New Mexico, from pneumonia.

Bert was operated upon Tuesday, May 7th, at the base hospital, for appendicitis, and a message received here the day following stated that he was getting along all right. However, word came about seven o'clock Thursday evening that his condition was serious and his father started for Deming the next morning, arriving there at 11 o'clock, Sunday forenoon. In the meantime, John Maxon, who lives between Deming and Camp Cody, had been keeping the family here informed of conditions and once after Mr. Shively's departure, wired that Bert was better. This message was received here Friday and immediately forwarded to Mr. Shively, who replied from Kansas City that he received it. Closely following this, however, came the death message. A wire from Mr. Shively Sunday stated that he would start back with the body Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, accompanied by Wm. Griffin. Word was received from them at Omaha this morning and they will be here tonight. A committee from the Home Guards, consisting of E. R. Middleton, E. A. Tolles and Nels Utter, went to Omaha on the early train to meet them.

This is the first death among the Laurel soldier boys and the entire community mourns with the grief-stricken family.

In April, 1917, with other Laurel boys, Bert volunteered for service in the 134th Ambulance Company and July 2nd received his call to report at Sioux City. Until late in September he was at Camp Eaton and then ordered with his company to Camp Cody, where they arrived October 2nd. While in Sioux City he made a few short visits home and in the winter his mother and brother Elmer visited him at Deming. Tho they realized that conditions there were far from desirable, Bert was well when they saw him and they hoped he would survive the severe physical test of a prolonged stay in that climate. He remained well until very lately -- in fact up to the time of entering the hospital for the appendicitis operation. He then wrote the he was suffering from an attack of tonsilitis and the operation would be performed as soon as his fever subsided. As late as Sunday and Monday he wrote Laurel friends that he was all right, but it appears that pneumonia set in after the operation, and he died at two o'clock Saturday morning.

While the telegram received here stated that death resulted from pneumonia, a dispatch from Camp Cody to the Omaha Bee gave the cause as peritonitis.

Bert Dewey was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Shively of Laurel and was born near here. He was 20 years of age September 3rd, 1917, and the first of his immediate family to die, being survived by his parents, five brothers and two sisters.

Bert graduated from the Laurel High School with the class of 1914, and other members being Hazel Sullivan, Florence Herrick (Mrs. W. W. Clough, Allen), Delma Bruggeman (Mrs. Peter Hyidahl, Fairfax, S.D.), Ruth Most (Mrs. Ralph Flint) and Clark Mills.

Planning to fit himself for the law, Bert attended the state university at Lincoln during the school year of 1915 and 16. The following summer he spent in Kansas, earning money with which to further his education. That fall he returned home and helped his father pick corn, later taking a position in the J. H. Coburn & Son store, where he remained until he enlisted.

Bert was popular among his young associates here at home and also at the university, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.

The funeral will occur tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at two o'clock, from the Presbyterian church, the pastor, Rev. W. O. Harper, officiating and the Home Guards attending in uniform and assisting in the service. The music will be by the Presbyterian quartet, and the following you men will act as pall bearers: Earl Ankeny, Harold Macklem, Milo Sabin, Fredolf Hendrickson, Evard Waite and Roscoe Walter.

Burdette Shively, who is superintendant of the schools at Lynch, on learning of his brother's death, came home immediately, arriving Saturday afternoon. His wife remained at Lynch to look after the senior class play, etc.

Fred Shively, a cousin of the dead boy and formerly of Laurel, is expected today from his home at Oakdale.

Albert Benjamin Shively And Medora "Dora" Harriet Loveland Who Lived In Cedar County, Nebraska

Albert Benjamin Shively was born on 5-May-1870 in Michigan and died on 18-Jun-1931 in Cedar County, NE.  He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Shively, Jr. (1834-1916) and Emeline Orilla Hill (1837-1872).  Benjamin Franklin Shively, Jr. did marry a second time to Hattie May Doolittle (1864-1901).  Benjamins Franklin Shively, Jr. was the son of Benjamin Franklin Shively (1799-1844) and Barbara Eshelman (1809-1887). 

Albert Benjamin Shively married Medora "Dora" Harriet Loveland in Paw Paw County, MI on 13-Dec-1892. Dora was born on the 14-Jan-1871 in Michigan and died 22-Apr-1949 in Cedar County, NE. She was the daughter of Henry J. Loveland and Olive Hall. 

Additional information concerning this family can be found in the Shively blog article written on 2-Apr-2011.  Listed on the 1900 Precinct 18, Cedar County, NE census is the family of Bert Shively born May-1870 age 30, wife Dora born Jan-1871 age 29, son S. Burdette born May-1895 age 5, son Berti born Sep-1896 age 3 and son Elmer born Jun-1899 age 11 months. On the 1910 Precinct 21, Cedar County, NE census is Albert Shively age 39, wife Dora age 39, son Samuel age 14, son Bert age 12, son Elmer age 10, daughter Grace age 8, son Clarence age 6, son Clyde age 6, daughter Olive age 4 and son William age 2. Located on the Precinct 21, Cedar County, NE census is the family of Albert B. Shively age 49, wife Dora age 48, daughter Grace E. age 18, son Clyde R. age 16, son Clarence M. age 16, daughter Olive A. age 14, and son William W. age 12. On the 1930 Laurel Village, Cedar County, NE census is the household of Albert B. Shively age 59, wife Dora H. age 59, daughter Olive age 24, son Clyde R. age 26, daughter in law Luella M. age 24 and grandson W. Allan.  

Extracted from The Laurel Advocate, Laurel, NE, Wednesday, June 24, 1931, Page 1, Column 6:

A. B. Shively Funeral Held Last Saturday

Passed Away Last Thursday Afternoon At 1:15 P.M.

Was Sixty-One Years Old

Burial Made In Laurel Cemetery--Masonic Lodge In Charge Of The Services

A. B. Shively, prominent resident of this city and former county commissioner of Cedar county for ten years died at the family home on last Thursday afternoon following an illness of three weeks. Hope for his recovery was given up some time before death came to him and while the news of his death was expected at any time, yet it caused a cloud of sorrow to settle upon the community where he had lived so long and where he had so many friends. Mr. Shively had been active in the affairs of both his own community and the county and enjoyed a wide acquaintance throughout the territory.

About three weeks ago he suffered a heart attack from which he never rallied. He had been subject to those spells fro the past few years, but was always able to ward off the attack and return to his active duties. However this last attack was followed with complications and he was called to rest on the above date.

Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church last Saturday afternoon, Rev. E. R. King in charge with Rev. Harper, a former pastor and friend of the family preaching the sermon. The Masonic order were in charge of the services throughout and attended in a body, later going to the cemetery where the ritualistic services of the order were given. Despite the inclement weather the church was taxed to hold the crowd that came to pay their last respects to the memory of this good man, and had not the rain not been falling and the sky overcast, many from all over the county would have been present. Following is the life story of Mr. Shively as prepared for the services.

Albert Benjamin Shively, fifth son of Benjamin F. and Emeline Hill Shively, was born at Almena, Michigan, May 5, 1870. Following the death of his mother, which occurred two years later, he made his home with relatives and friends until he reached the age of seventeen. He was educated in the public schools of Van Burn County, Michigan, and became a member of the First Presbyterian church of Paw Paw, Michigan.

In 1887 he was attracted by the opportunities of the new west and left for Meridan, Iowa, where two of his brothers were located. He engaged in various work for five years.

In 1892 he returned to Michigan where he was united in marriage to Dora Loveland at Paw Paw on Dec. 14, 1892. Moving to Laurel, Nebraska the following spring, he resided in this community continuously until the time of death. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Shively, all but one of whom survive and were at home during the last illness of their father.

Mr. Shively took and active interest in all community projects and civic activities, serving for ten years as Cedar county commissioner. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.

His health, one of his greatest assets for many years, began gradually to fail several years ago, culminating in the heart attack which caused his demise. He passed to the Great Beyond at 1:15 P.M. Thursday, June 18, 1931, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

He was preceded in death thirteen years ago by his second son, Bert, who was stricken with appendicitis while stationed with the military forces at Camp Cody, New Mexico. He leaves to mourn his departure: his wife, Dora Shively; five sons, Burdette, of Plainview, Elmer, of Carleton, Clarence, of Leeds, Iowa, Clyde and William of Laurel; two daughters Mrs. C. P. Guinn and Mrs. Arthur Winquist, both of Laurel; two half brothers, John and Harry Shively, and two half-sisters, all of whom reside in Michigan; and ten grandchildren, besides other relatives and numerous friends in the community where he has made his home for so many years.

Peace be to his memory.

Laurel has lost an outstanding citizen. A man who enjoyed the confidence and respect of all who knew him. His is a loss that will be felt by the community for years to come and his good works will live on after him and keep ever green the memory of a man who did what he thought was right for the interests of the entire community. We join the many friends of the deceased in extending our deepest sympathy in this hour of affliction and sorrow. Words cannot soften the passing of a loved one but He that doeth all things well can send comfort to bin up the wounds and heal the aching hearts. To Him we commend the sorrowing family.

The following newspaper obituary was found in The Laurel Advocate, Laurel, Nebraska, Wednesday, April 27, 1949, Page 1, Column 5:

Funeral Services For Mrs. A. B. Shively Sunday Afternoon

Medora Harriet Loveland, daughter of Henry J. and Olive Hawlet Loveland, was born at PawPaw, Michigan, January 14, 1871, and died at her home in Laurel, Nebraska, on April 22, 1949, at the age of 78 years, 3 months and 8 days.

She was educated in the public schools of Van Buren Co., Michiga and was a teacher in the rural schools of that Co.

On December 4, 1892, she was united in marriage with Albert B. Shively at PawPaw, Michigan. They came to Laurel, Nebraska, in the spring of 1893, experiencing the rigorous lives of the pioneer farmers of that early period.

Mr. and Mrs. Shively retired from the farm, in the spring of 1926, moving to the home in Laurel where Mr. Shively departed this life in 1931.

Mrs. Shively was active in community affairs including the Presbyterian church of which she was a member since 1916, Lodge, Woman's Club, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She gave liberally  of her time and energy to promote worthwhile activities. She had a host of friends who regard her passing as a distinct loss.

She was preceded in death by her husband and one son, Bert, who died in service during World War I.

Surviving are five sons; Burdette and Elmer of Lincoln, Clarence of Sioux City, Iowa, Clyde of Laurel, and William of Gig Harbor, Washington; Two daughters, Grace, (Mrs. Clifford Guinn) and Olive (Mrs. Arthur Winquist) both of Laurel, nineteen grandchildren and four great-grand-children. She is also survived by her sister, Mrs. E. E. Cornell, of PawPaw, Michigan and two brothers Rola Loveland, of Bay City, Michigan and Herbert Loveland of Kalamazoo, Michigan and by many other relatives and friends, all of whom revere her memory.

The funeral services were held from the late home and from the First Presbyterian Church of Laurel, on Sunday afternoon, April 24, 1949, the Reverend F. B. Helsman officiating. The Solso Funeral Service was in charge of the body which was interned at the Laurel Cemetery.

Pall bearers were Floyd Maxon, Jack Paulsen, Ted Middleton, George O'Gara, Roy Lathrop, and Allan Wickett.

Honorary pallbearers were Mrs. W. A. Wickett, Mrs. A. M. Solso, Mrs. Sarah Burns, Rachel Macklem, Mrs. Frank Curtis, Mrs. Wm. Burton, Mrs. V. A. Ward, Mrs. Henry Cherry, Mrs. L. D. Bruggeman, Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan, Mrs. A. D. Felber and Mrs. C. W. Fahnestock.

Out of town relatives and friends attending the funeral services were: Dr. and Mrs. S. B. Shively and Robert of Lincoln, Elmer Shively of Beaver City, Wm. Shively of Gig Harbor, Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shively, Lois and Wayne, Gall Guinn, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Manley, Chas. Lyons and Mr. and Mrs. D. Gruggeman.

Mr. and Mrs. John Adams and Kay, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Babcock, Mr. and Mrs. Fay Palmerton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gaoghagan, Mrs. Al Reinsch, Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan and Harriet all of Sioux City, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Trindel of Beatrice, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Trindel of Fairbury.

Mr. and Mrs. Home Birch of Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Tuttle of Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Ankeny of Emmetsburg, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Maxon and Reba of Wisner, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Manley of Wayne, John Guinn of Creighton, and Sherm Dalton of Niobara.