Cassius Henry Shively, Ann Miria Pacey And Samilda Jane Reese (Reece) In Hancock, Henry And Wood County, Ohio

Cassius Henry Shively was born June 1, 1858 on the farm of his parents in Big Lick Township, Hancock County, Ohio and died on 28-Jun-1935 in Wood County, OH.  He was the son of James Shively and Mary Maria (Treese) Shively.  His paternal grandparents were Henry and Mary Ann (Chambers) Shively and his maternal grandparents were Henry and Elisabeth Treese. 

Cassius Shively was married 1st to Ann Miria Pacey. Ann died ca. 1882. She was the daughter of William Pacey and Sarah Ann Golden Hedges. Cassius married 2nd to Samilda Jane Reese on 26-Oct-1882. Samilda was born on 25-Apr-1860 in Hancock County, OH and died on 24-May-1947 in Wood County, OH. She was the daughter of Jacob Reese (1822-1885) and Rebecca Schwab (1828-1911). 

Listed on the 1870 Biglick Township, Hancock County, OH census is the family of James Shively age 43, wife Mary age 41, son Isaac N. age 18, son Aaron J. age 16, son James P. age 14, son Cassius age 12, daughter Eliza E. age 10 and daughter Agatha A. age 2. On the 1880 Marion Township, Henry County, OH census is the household of Henry Shively age 22, wife Maria age 21 and daughter Bertha May age 7 months. On the 1900 Jackson Township, Wood County, OH census are Henry C. Shively born Jun-1858 age 41, wife Samilda born Apr-1860 age 40, son Parlee J. born Apr-1883 age 16, daughter Bessie A. born Jun-1886 age 13 and daughter Alta O. born Sep-1892 age 7. Located on the 1910 Jackson Township, Wood County, OH census is Cassius H, Shively age 51 married twice, wife Samilda J. age 49 married once, daughter Bessie A. age 23 and daughter Alta O. age 17. Listed on the 1920 Jackson Township, Wood County, OH census are Cassius H. Shively age 61 and wife Samilda age 59.  Located on the 1930 Jackson Township, Wood County, OH census are Henry Shivley age 7and wife Samilda age 69.

The following was found in the Sentinel Tribune, Bowling Green, Ohio, Thursday, March 24, 1917, Page 2, Columns 6-7:

Chickens Stolen

Deputy Sheriffs Pratt and Isch this morning investigated the theft of some chickens from the home of C. H. Shively, five miles west of Hoytville. Fifteen white Wyandottes were stolen. The thieves cut the wire fence of the chicken yard and broke the lock on the coop.

Apparently there were two thieves and they were traveling in an old car. The officers also learned that evidently the same fellows had stolen 27 chickens from the home of a Belgian in Putnam county, a mile south of the Shively home.

Copied fromThe Deshler Flag, Deshler, Ohio, Thursday, July 4, 1935, Page 1, Column 4:

Aged Pioneer Passes Away

Cassius H. Shively, Aged Henry County Man, Dies At His Home Near Deshler

Cassius H. Shively, born June 1, 1858, in Biglick township, Hancock County, Ohio; departed this life June 28, 1935, near Deshler, Wood County, Ohio, at the age of 77 years and 27 days.

His early life was spent with his parents in pioneering a home in Henry County.

In 1876 he was united in marriage to Maria Ann Pacey, who departed this life in 1880, In 1882 he was united in marriage to Samilda J. Reece. They settled on a farm between Rawson, O., and McComb, Ohio. In 1890 they moved to the present farm near Deshler, Ohio. Here they have reared their family and lived a life of service and sacrifice.

Being a man of deep sympathy and tender thought he was always ready to do his part toward his God and fellowmen.

As a husband and father his duty was performed faithfully and cheerfully.

He was a religious man. In his early manhood he affiliated himself with the Church of the Brethren and later with the Disciple church. He was always a man of prayer and faith. His ambition and love for home and country was manifested by the farm, and stock he always cared for with pride.

He enjoyed reading along educational lines and always encouraged a better education for his family.

To mourn his departure are his faithful wife, one son and three daughters, namely: Bertha Mae Osenbaugh, Leipsic, Ohio; Parlie J. Shively, McClure, Ohio; Bessie A. Brown, Troy, Ohio; Alta O. Hutchison, Deshler, also one lister Mrs. Lydia Litzenberg, McComb, Ohio, together with grandchildren, neighbors and friends.

Card Of Thanks

We extend our heart felt thanks to our neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness and words of consolation during our bereavement.

Mrs. C. H. Shively and children

The following was extracted from The Deshler Flag, Deshler, Ohio, Thursday, May 29, 1947, Page 1, Column 5:

Hold Rites For Mrs. Schively, 87, Hoytville Lady

Dies Saturday; Rites Held Here On Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Samilda Jane Schively, 87, of Hoytville, were held at the Pelter funeral home at 2:30 Monday afternoon with the Rev. Glenn Fruth, pastor of the church of the Brethren officiating. Burial was in Leipsic. Six of her grandchildren acted as pallbearers.

Mrs. Schively died at 1:25 a.m. Saturday, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alta Hutchinson, who lives one and one half miles west of Hoytville. Mrs. Schively suffered a broken hip in a fall 18 months ago and had been an invalid since then.

The deceased was born in Hancock county, April 25, 1860, a daughter of Jacob and Rebecca Reese. She married Henry Schively, October 26, 1882, and he preceded her in death in 1935.

Three children survive: Mrs. Hutchinson, Mrs. Bessie Brown, Troy, Ohio, and Mrs. Bertha Osenbaugh, Leipsic. She also has a brother living, Luther Reese, McComb. One son, three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Other surviving are 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

John Henry Shively And Elizabeth L. Petty Who Lived In Dallas County, Iowa

 

John Henry Shively/Elizabeth L. Petty

 John Henry Shively was born 28-Sep-1848 and died 30-Oct-1933 in Dallas County, IA. John Shively is buried in Violet Hill Cemetery, Perry, Dallas County, IA. He was the son of Michael Shively (born Aug-1826 Germany died 15-Dec-1921 Napa County, CA and Sarah Thornburgh (born 24-Jun-1830 Wayne County, IN died 18-Jun-1926 Napa County, CA). For more information on Michael Shively see the Shively blog article written on Sunday May 6, 2018. John Henry Shively married Elizabeth L. "Libby" Petty  ca. 1867.  Elizabeth was born 12-Mar-1850 in IN and died 5-Jun-1910 in Dallas County, IA. Elizabeth was the daughter of Asa Susanna Petty. Located on the 1860 Goshen Township, Muscatine County, IA is the family of Asa Petty age 45, wife Susanna age 38, son Josiah age 20, daughter Rosilla age 12, daughter Elizabeth age 10, daughter Harriet J. age 7, daughter Mary B. age 5, son Chester age 1 and farm laborer Jacob Smith age 35.

Cassius and Hubbell Shively

 Located on the 1850 Dalton Township, Wayne County, IN census is the family of Michael Shively age 22, wife Sarah age 21 and son John H. age 1. On the 1860 Spring Valley Township, Dallas County, IA census are Michael Shively age 38, wife Sarah age 29, son John H. age 11 and daughter Rachel E. age 1 month.  Listed on the 1880 Spring Valley Township, Dallas County, IA census is J. H. Shively age 30, wife Elizabeth age 28, son Hubbel age 11, son Cassius age 9 and daughter Zoe age 7.  The family is still in Dallas County, IA on the 1900 Spring Valley, Perry City, Dallas County, IA are J. H. Shively born Oct-1848 age 51 dealer of Walnut lumber, wife Elizabeth born Mar-1850 age 50 married 31 years and having given birth to 3 children with 3 children living, daughter Zoe French born Sep-1873 age 27 married 2 years and son-in-law Frank French born May-1872 age 28. On the 1910 Spring Valley Township, Perry, Dallas County, IA are John H. Shively age 61 manager Logging, wife Elizabeth age 60. On the 1920 Spring Valley Township, Perry city, Dallas County, IA is the household of Hubbell Shively age 52 merchant pop factory, wife Essie age 52 and father John Henry age 70 widowed. On the 1930 Kirksville CIty, Adair County, MO is John H. Shively age 81 widowed proprietor saw mill, Cassius H. age 58 proprietor saw mill, and Clara age 50.

Zoe Shively French

 Extracted from The Chief-Reporter, Perry, Iowa, Thursday, April 13, 1899, Page 5, Column 4:

This week John Colvin began the work of delivery on a contract for one hundred thousand feet of logs, native timber, purchased from the Redfield estate by J H Shively of Perry.  The logs are to be shipped to the Des Moines mill in which Mr. Shively in interested. There will be twenty-five to fifty car loads. Mr. Colvin thinking that the total number of feet will nearly or quite double the figures given above.--Redfield Clipper.

The following was found in The Chief-Reporter, Perry, Iowa, Thursday, May 4, 1899, Page 4, Column 4:

John Shively will move his walnut log saw mill in Des Moines from its present location to ground adjoining White Chapel. When the sirens of that district get to making the night bideons singing "Down on the Wabash: or "Saw My Leg Off". John says he will take them at their word and run a few of them through.

Elizabeth Shively Litzenberg, Daughter Of James Shively And Mary Treece, Wife Of Adam Litzenberg, Hancock County, Ohio

Elizabeth Shively/Adam Litzenberg Marriage

The family of James Shively and Mary Treece are located in the records of Hancock County, Ohio.  James Shively, age 24, is listed on the 1850 Hancock Co, OH census, Amanda Township, Page 946, Dwelling 186, Family 186 with Henry Treece and Elisabeth (Hager) Treece and family. Jame's wife, Mary Treece, was the daughter of Henry Treece and Elizabeth Hager. James Shively and wife Mary are found on the 1860 Hancock Co, OH census, Big Lick Township, original Page 45, Dwelling 317, Family 307 with children Mary E age 9, Isaac N age 7, Aaron J age 5, James P age 4, and Cassius H age 2.  In 1870 James, wife Mary, and family are listed on the Hancock Co, OH census, Big Lick Township, original Page 129, Dwelling 213, Family 213.  James had moved to Henry Co, OH by 1880 and is found in Marion Township, original page 8, Family 67, Dwelling 67. Two sons of James, Isaac Shively and Henry Shively, are married and also living in Henry Co, OH, Marion Township.  James Patterson Shively, son of James, is still in Hancock County.

The following information was copied by the library staff at the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN.  The information was taken from the Henry County Genealogical Society Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 4 (May 1987).

James Shively was born the 24^th day of March A.D. 1827

Mary Maria Shively was born the 6^th day of October A.D. 1829

James Shively was married to Mary Maria Treece  on 19^th of August 1849

Mary Elizabeth Shively was born the 5^th day of October A.D. 1850

Isaac Newton Shively was born the 10^th day of August A.D. 1852

Aaron Jasper Shively was born the 16^th day of July A.D. 1854

James Patterson Shively was born the 23^rd day of November 1855

Cassius Henry Shively was born the 1^st day of June A.D. 1858

Eliza Ellen Shively was born the 17^th day of June A.D. 1860

Martha Ann Shively was born the 24^th day of February A.D. 1865

Agetha Almeda Shively was born the 30^th day of August A.D. 1867

John Garfield Henderson was born August the 4^th 1881

Martha Ann Shively died October the 5^th A.D. 1865 Aged 7 mo 11 days

Mary Elizabeth Folk died September 24^th 1885  Age 34 yr 11 mo 22 days

Mary Maria Shively died June 29^th 1889 Age 59 yr 8 mo 23 days

James Shively died March 20, 1895 aged 67 yr 11 mo 26 days

Interred Belmore Cemetery

James Patterson Shively died March 17, 1903 aged 47 years 3 months and

22 days      Interred Leipsic Cemetery

Aaron Jasper Shively died February 2, 1917 on his farm Marion Township,

Henry County, Ohio  aged 62 years 8 mo & 16 days

Interred Leipsic Cemetery

Elizabeth Ellen Shively, daughter of James Shively and Mary Treece, was born 17-June-1860.  She was married Adam Litzenberg in Henry County, Ohio on 3-May-1885.  Located in The Republican Courier, Findlay, Ohio, Thursday Morning, July 19, 1945, Page 8, Column 5:

Pneumonia Is Cause Of Death

Mrs. Eliza Litzenberg Expires Wednesday In Home Of Daughter

Mrs. Eliza E. Shively Litzenberg, 85, died Wednesday evening at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Harry Sites, near Bloomdale.  Death was due to pneumonia.  She had been ill for a month.

Mrs. Litzenberg, a daughter of James and Mary Shively, was born June 17, 1860.  She moved to Wood county from Hancock county last April.

On May 3, 1885, she married Adam Litzenberg who died Oct. 12, 1935.

Besides Mrs. Sites, she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Earl Keene, Conneaut Lake, Pa.; three sons, John Litzenberg, Sturgis, Mich.; Albert Litzenberg, route 6; and Otto, Lima; eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Litzenberg was a member of the Church of the Brethren since childhood.  She also belonged to the McComb Church of Christ.

The body was taken to the Coldren funeral home where it will remain. Interment will be in the McComb Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements had not been completed  last night.

Adam Litzenberg and Elizabeth Ellen Shively celebrated 50 years of marriage as recorded in The Republican Courier, Findlay, Ohio, Tuesday Morning, May 7, 1935, Page 6, Column 4:

Golden Wedding Of Adam Litzenberg And Wife Observed

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Litzenberg celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday, May 5, at their home northeast of McComb.  Relatives and friends came with well-filled baskets for a picnic dinner.

Adam Litzenberg and Eliza Shivey were united in marriage May 3, 1885, in a quiet home ceremony.  One guest at the celebration Sunday was present at the ceremony fifty years ago.

There are five children, four of whom were present Sunday.  Those present were Mrs. Zelma Keene of Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Almeda Sites and Albert Litzenberg of Findlay, and Otto Litzenberg of Lima.  John Litzenberg, of Sturgis, Mich., was unable to attend.

Other guests Sunday were Lavina and Ralph Keene, and Mildred Shakespeare of Conneaut Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sites, Mr. and Mrs. John Litzenberg, daughters Mary, Vivian and Dorothea, and son Delvin, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Sites and son Eugene and daughter Luella, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Clumer, C. W. Litzenberg, Mrs. May Beard and son Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Roberts, daughter Hilda, Mrs. O. E. Packard, daughter Norma, Ruth Smith, Mrs. Allie Swihart, Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Litzenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Reese, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Shively, Mr. and Mrs. Ora Shively, Mrs. Belle Shively, daughter Doris and son Richard, Mr. and Mrs. Elam Wise, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Baker, sons Richard and Ray, daughter Marjorie, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ebert, Mrs. Grace Stevens, daughter Norma Jes, Richard Ebert, Fred Reitz, Dale Harvitt, James Ebert, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Messmer, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Kehle, Karl Decker, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Mellott and children, Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Litzenberg, Mrs. Clara Cooksey.

Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Simon and Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Brown and son Billy.

In the afternoon Mrs. Luther Reese played Wedding March from Lohengrin, after which congratulations of the company were offered the bride and groom. “Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet” was sung the the entire group, after which Mr. Litzenberg sang a solo.  This was followed by a duet by Mr. Litzenberg and Miss Hilda Roberts, a recitation by Ralph Keene, and songs by a quartet.

Many gifts were received by  Mr. and Mrs. Litzenberg.

Mrs. Litzenberg’s only surviving brother, Henry Shively, is seriously ill at his home near Deshier, and was unable to attend.