Joel Shively And Elizabeth Penrod Who Lived In St. Joseph County, Indiana

Joel Shively was born on 8-Oct-1826 in Stark County, OH and died on 5-Mar-1898 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN.  He was married on 5-Jun-1851 in Wayne County, OH to Elizabeth Penrod. Elizabeth was born on 29-Aug-1829 in Berlin, Somerset County, PA and died on 1-Dec-1901 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN.

Joel Shively was the son of George Shively who was born on 19-Aug-1796 in Washington County, PA and died on 9-Jun-1879 in St. Joseph County, IN and Elizabeth Snider who was born on 2-May-1800 in Bedford County, PA and died on 25-Nov-1872 in Kosciusko County, IN. George Shively was the son of Jacob Isaac Shively who was born ca. 1767 in Frederick County, MD and died 23-Nov-1814 in Nimishillen, Stark County, OH and Barbara Thomas.

On the 1850 Canaan Township, Wayne County, OH is the household of Christopher Kesler age 22 carpenter, Israel Irvin age 19, Jacob Chup ate 21, John Scott age 18, William Gant age 21, Joel Shiveley age 24, Hiram Walton age 20 and Susanna Walton age 22. Listed on the 1860 Penn Township, St. Joseph County, IN census is the family of Joel Shively age 33, wife Elizabeth age 31, daughter Rebecca age 5, son Franklin age 2, son Aaron age 1, Delila Yoder age 16 and farm laborer Frederick Warner age 21. The next entry on the census is George Shively age 63 and wife Elizabeth age 60. Located on the 1870 Penn Township, St. Joseph County, IN census are Joel Shively age 42, wife Elizabeth age 40, daughter Rebecca age 15, daughter Catharine age 6, son Frank age 13, son Aaron age 11 and son Christian age 16.  On the 1880 Penn Township, St. Joseph County, IN are Joel Shively age 53, wife Elizabeth age 50, daughter Rebecca J. age 25, son Franklin age 23,  son Aaron age 21, son Christian age 19 and daughter Kittie age 15. On the 1900 South Bend City, Precinct One of Ward Seven, St. Joseph County, IN is the household of Elizabeth Shively born Aug-1829 age 70 widowed, son Christian C. born Jul-1861 age 38, dauther Catharine born Feb-1864 age 36 and servant Lizzie Culp born Mar-1878 age 22. 

The following newspaper obituary was found in The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana, Monday, March 7, 1898, Page 1, Columns 5-6:

Rev. Joel Shively

The Rev. Joel Shively, who had been a resident of St. Joseph county for nearly 50 years, died at his residence, 1071 Vistula avenue, at 12:25 o'clock Sunday morning. The cause of death was gastritis or catarrh of the stomach, with which he was taken last September. Up to that time he had never been seriously ill since an attack of scarlet fever at the age of 14.

The disease caused him no pain or suffering, but he constantly grew weaker until Feb. 21, when he took to his bed. In spite of all efforts to arrest the progress of the disease he continued failing in strength and passed away without a struggle or symptom of pain. He was conscious to the last. When he first became conscious to of his growing weakness and the character of his desease he expressed grave doubts of his recovery and calmly and resignedly awaited the end.

Joel Shively was born in Starke county, Ohio, Oct. 9, 1826, the son of Rev. George and Elizabeth Shively, the former a native of Washington county, Pa., and the latter of Beford county, Pa. He was united in marriage with Elizabeth Penrod June 5, 1851, at Golden Corners, Wayne county, Ohio, and came to Indiana in 1854 and settled in the east part of St. Joseph county, near Osceola. He learned the carpenter trade at the age of 17 and followed it for over 30 years and his life had been one of incessant activity and hard work. After quitting carpenter work he followed farming until two years ago last October, when he removed to the Vistual avenue residence in this city. Mr. Shively united with the German Baptist church in 1854 and was ordained a minister in that church in 1857. He continued his services as a minister until rendered in capable by illness and had been a presiding elder for the past 18 years. Among his last services was officiating at the funeral of his old neighbor and friend, Jacob Linderman, of Penn township, on Nov. 27 last. His widow and five children survive him. The children are Mrs. Rebecca Kindig, of Elkhart county; Hon Benjamin F. Shively, Aaron B. Shively and Christian C. Shively, of South Bend, and Katherine Shively, who is now enroute home from California.

Brief services will be held at the residence on Thursday at 11 a.m., burial from the Osceola chapel at 2 p.m.

Extracted from The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, IN, Friday, March 11, 1898, Page 1, Column 4:

The funeral of the late Rev. Joel Shively took place yesterday. Brief services were conducted at the house, on Vistula avenue, by Elder H. W. Krieghbaum, and at 2 p.m. regular services were held in the church at Osceola, wher Elder Krieghbaum was assisted by Elder Miller, of Elkhart. The attendance was large and a long procession followed the remains to the Osceola cemtery.

Copied from The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, IN, Friday, December 6, 1901, Page 5, Column 5:

The Mortuary Record

Mrs. Elizabeth Shively

Mrs. Elizabeth Shively, one of the best known residents of this city,, died at 12:30 o'clock this morning at her residence, 1071 Vistual avenue. The funeral services will be held at the German Baptist chapel, at Osceola, on Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock.

Elizabeth Shively was born near Stoystown, Somerset county, Pennsylvania. In 1850 she removed to Golden Corners, Wayne county, Ohio, where on June 5, 1851, she was united in marriage with the late Rev. Joel Shively, who died March 6, 1898. Mr. and Mrs. Shively were the parents of eight children, three of whom preceded then in death and five of whom are still living. The surviving children are Mrs. Rebecca Kindig,, of Elkhart county, Hon. Benjamin F. Shively, Aaron B. Shively, Christian C.  Shively and Miss Katherine Shively, of this city. 

Mrs. Shively came with her husband to Indiana in 1854 and settled in St. Joseph county, near Osceola, where they resided until in October, 1895, when removed to their Vistula avenue residence in this city. In 1854 the deceased united with the German Baptist church in which she remained in earnest membership and communion through all her subsequent life.

The deceased was a sufferer from inflammatory and chronic rheumatism for over 40 years. During the last 17 years she was unable to walk and during the last 10 years was unable to raise her hands or administer her own food. The immediate cause of her death was congestion of the lungs, superinduced by complications growing out of her rheumatic afflictions.

Mrs. Shively was a woman of remarkable force and fortitude of character. During all the years of her suffering she was the most cheerful member of the family, and until within 24 hours of her death was the directing mind in all the details of the household management. Her life was a constant exemplification of industry, patience, fortitude, charity and unfaltering christian faith. In her death her children lose an ever loving and devoted mother and the community an earnest, sincere, useful christian life. In her last hours she was free from pain and death came as a gentle sleep.

This article was found in The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana, Thursday, December 12, 1901, page 7, Column 2:

Mrs. Shively's Will

Property Is Bequeathed To Her Five Children

The will of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Shively has been admitted to probate. By its provisions Miss Kittie Shively, her daughter, is bequeated $300 and her son, Christopher C. Shively, $500 in cash. The residue of the property, both real and personal, is bequeathed to her children, Hon. B. F. Shively, Rebecca Kindig, Aaron B. Shively, C. C. Shively and Kittie Shively, to be equally divided among them.

George Shively And Margaret Dennis Who Lived In Canada

Shively researchers would like additional information on the following familes,  

George Shively was born ca 1830 and  believed to have died ca 1879 in Akron,Tuscola County, MI. He was married on 16-Oct-1850 in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada to Margaret Dennis. She was born ca 1829. 

Listed on the 1861 Upper Canada, Dorchester, Elgin County, Canada census is the household of George Shivley age 31, wife Margaret age 32, son Joseph age 10, daughter Lucy A. age 7, son George W. age 5 and son David J. age 3. George is living with his daughter Martha on the 1906 Province of Alberta, District of Edmonton, Canada census are L. J. Samis age 45, wife Martha age 38, daughter Laura age 14, son age 11, son Edgar age 10, son age 8, son John age 5, son Howard and father in law George Shivley age 75. George is living with his daughter Lucy on the 1910 U.S. census. Listed on the 1910 7th Precinct, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington census are Charles H. Price age 40, wife Lucy A. age 53 and father in law George Shively age 79.

George Shively and Margaret Dennis had at least the following children:

Joseph Shively born 26-Apr-1851 in Dorchester, Ontario, Canada, died 5-Jun-1927 buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Leroy, Osceola County, MI. He was married 1st on 2-Jan-1873 in Arkona, Ontario, Canada to Caroline Elizabeth Dennis Johnston (born 27-Apr-1847 died 29-Jul-1912. Joseph married 2nd on 12-Mar-1916 in Osceola County, MI to Margaret McNeile Ellis.

Lucy Ann Shively born 6-Oct-1853 in Springfield,, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada and died 28-Feb-1939 in Tacoma, Pierce County, WA  buried in Mountain View Memorial Park, Pierce County, WA. Lucy was married 1st on 4-Deb-1872 in Ingersoll, Oxford County, Canada to George Warren Brooks who was born 2-May-1848 died 28-Jan-1917. Lucy married 2nd on 23-Aug-1890 in Osceola County, MI to Charles H. Price who was born 19-Mar-1863 died 2-May-1936.

Extracted from The News Tribune, Tacoma, Washington, Thursday, March 2, 1939, Page 17, Column 8:

Mrs. Lucy A.. Price, 65, who had lived in Tacoma for 39 years, died Tuesday in a local hospital. She was the widow of the late Charles H. Price, contractor. Her home was at 1004 East 31st street. She was a member of the Trinity Methodist church. She was born in Canada. Survivors include a sister, Minerva Sammas, and a brother, David J. Shively, both of Canada;  and a cousin, Minerva Price of Tacoma. Mellinger’s will announce the funeral.

George William Shivley was born ca 1856 and died ca 1897 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada. He is buried in Namao Cemetery in Nama, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada. George  was married on 3-Oct-1880 in Chase, Lake County, MI to Ida Matilda Samis. Ida was born on 10-Apr-1863 in Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada and died 18-Sep-1919 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.  Ida married 2nd on 14-Apr-1898 to Onslaw Thorwald Van Buskirk.

David James Shively was born 22-Sep-1857 in Springfield, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada and died 8-May-1952 in Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario and buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Forest, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada. He was married on 21-Jan-1882 in Watford, Ontario, Canada to Agnes Bishop Atwood who was born 21-Jan-1863 and died ca 1950 in Tillsonburg, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. 

Located in The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Monday, May 26, 1952, Page 5, Column 1:

Former Regina Dies In Ontario

A former resident of Regina, David J. Shively, 94, died May 8 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Praise, Sara, Ont.

Burial was in Beechwood cemetery, Forest, Ont., following the funeral service in Central Baptist church, Sarnia, conducted by Rev. S. R. McClung.

Mr. Shively was a native of Springfield, Ont., and for many years lived in Petrol and Tillsonburg. He came with his family to Regina in 1910 and was employed here as a carpenter by several building firms. The family left here in 1940. His wife, the former Agnes Attwood, died a year ago at London, Ont.

Located in The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Saturday, November 4, 1950, Page 3, Column 5:

Mrs. D. J. Shively Dies In Ontario At 88

Mrs. Agnes Shively 88, wife of D. J. Shively, formerly of Regina, died recently in hospital at Tillsonburg, Ont., and was buried at Forest, Ont.

Survivors include her husband, one son, William J. Shively, 1937 Montague street, and one daughter, Mrs. Jack Craise of Tillsonburg.

The couple moved to Tillsonburg in 1940.

Martha Minerva Shively was born on 21-Mar-1867 in Ontario, Canada and died on 17-Feb-1946 in Namao, Sturgeon County, Alberta, Canada. She was married on 24-Mar-1889 in Colfax County, NE to Luther Judson Samis. He was born on 13-Jun-1861 and died on 26-Apr-1934 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

The following newspaper obituary was found in the Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Thursday, February 20, 1947, Page 16, Column 1:

Mrs. Martha Minerva Samis

On February 19, Mrs. Martha Minerva Samis of Namao, Alberta, widow of L. J. Samis. She is survived by four sons, Elmer of Edmonton, David of Clyde, John and Howard both of Namao; also 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Howard and McBride’s Chapel. Rev. G. A. Sauder and Rev. O. R. Lavers will officiate and interment will take place in the Namao cemetery. Howard and McBride, Funeral Service.

Located in the Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Friday, April 27, 1934, Page 22:

Mr. Luther Judson Samis

Mr. Luther Judson Samis of Namao passed away in the city Thursday, April 26, at the age of 73 years. He leaves to mourn his loss besides his wife, one daughter and four sons, Mrs. F. M. Davis of Jeffrey, Alberta, Dave of Jeffrey, Alberta, Elmer, John and Howard of Namao, two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. G. M. Groat of Vancouver, Fred Samir of Bon Accord, John S. Samis of Namao, Ben A. Samis of Mission, BC. The late Mr. Samis has been a resident of the Namao district for the past 41 years. The funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the Namao United church. Rev. Gray, Rev. Stewart and Rev. Brunton will officiate. Andrews Bros., funeral directors.

Abraham Shively And Wife Sarah Marshall Who Lived In McKean County, Pennsylvania

Abraham Shively Death Certificate

Abraham Shively was born 24-Nov-1839 in Ohio and died 18-Nov-1912 in Bradford, McKean County, PA.  Abraham was the son of George Shively and Maria Grove. Abraham married Sarah Marshall who was born 10-Apr-1859 in Oneida, Madison County, NY and died 23-Jan-1941 in Bradford, McKean County, PA.  Sarah was the daughter of Hiram Marshall and Sophia Hess.  The grandfather of Abraham Shively was Frederick Shively born 14-Mar-1772 in Berks County, PA and died 18-Sep-1828 in Mahoning County, OH and Elizabeth Flick (1773-1836). Frederick Shively was the son of Peter Scheibley (Sheibley) born 10-Apr-1742 and died 7-Sep-1823 in Perry County, PA and 1st wife Anna Elizabeth Heinsin (Heins).

Abraham Shively and Sarah Marshall were the parents of at least three children: 1) child who died in 1884 2) Mabel (Mabelle) C. born Mar-1885 died 27-Mar-1951 in Bradford, McKean County, PA and married John Pryde and 3) George Shively born Jun-1887 died 14-Sep-1964 in McKean County, PA and married Hazel Phadenhauer.

Extracted from the Bradford Era, Bradford, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, November 19, 1912, Page 2, Column 5:

Well Known Contractor

Late Abraham Shively Had Lived In Bradford 33 Years -- The Funeral

Funeral services over the remains of the late Abraham Shively will be held at the house, corner Congress and Pike streets, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. W. M. Courson, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating. Interment at Oak Hill.

Mr. Shively, whose death at the Bradford hospital early Monday morning, was announced in The Era, was a native of Austintown, O.  He was born November 24, 1838.

In the time of the early oil excitement at Petrolia, he located there and for a time was engaged in the grocery business. In 1879 he came to Bradford where he had since been a well known oil well contractor.

Besides his widow, he leaves one daughter, Miss Mabel Shively and one son, George Shively, all of Bradford: two brothers, John Shively, of Youngstown, O., and George Shively, of Warren, O., and two sisters, Mrs. Caroline Philips of Youngstown, O. and Mrs. Calvin Burnett, of Akron, Ohio.

Located in the Bradford Era, Bradford, Pennsylvania, Friday, January 24, 1941, Page 1, Column 7:

Mrs. A. Shively Taken By Death

Resident Here 60 Years Dies At Her Home In Pike Street

Mrs. Sarah Shively, 81, well-known resident of this city for the past 60 years, died at her home, 30 Pike street, yesterday afternoon at 2:18 o'clock. Mrs. Shively had been ill of complications for the past three months.

Born in Oneida, N.Y., April 10, 1859, she came to Bradford from Buffalo about 60 years ago. She was the widow of A. Shively, who died November 18, 1912.

Highly-respected, she had many friends. She was a member of the First Methodist church of this city.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mabelle Pryde, and a son, George Shively, both of this city.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home. The Rev. Ernest E. Davis, pastor of the First Methodist church, will officiate. Burial will be in the family lot in Oak Hill cemetery.

The McAllister funeral home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Mary Margaret Shively, Daughter Of George Shively And Nancy Vanderford, From Vinton County, Ohio To Missouri

The Vinton Record, McArthur, Ohio
Thursday, 13-Feb-1868, Pg 2 Col 7

Mary Margaret Shively was  born on 18-Apr-1858 in Ohio and died 27-Dec-1930 in Vernon County, MO.  She was the daughter of George Shively (1820-1858)  and Nancy Vanderford (15-Aug-1832 to 3-Nov-1867). After the death of her parents Mary Margaret Shively lived in the household of her grandfather, William Vanderford, and his second wife Julia A. Belvington. (Williams first wife and mother of Nancy Vanderford was Mary Margaret McGee).  Mary Margaret Shively was married in Vinton County, OH on 11-Feb-1885  (Vinton County, OH Marriage Book Volume 4, Page 368) to Charles F. Johnson. Charles F. Johnson was born Mar-1864 and died 26-Nov-1912. Charles and Mary Johnson are buried in the El Dorado Springs Cemetery in El Dorado, Cedar County, MO. Charles F. Johnson and Mary Margaret Shively were the parents of at least two children: Cora Althea Johnson and George Fenton Johnson.

Listed on the 1850 Jackson Township, Vinton County, OH census is Georg Shively age 29, wife Nancy age 17 and daughter Sarah J. age 5 months. Located on the 1860 Jackson Township, Vinton County, OH census is the household of Nancy Shively age 28, daughter Sarah J. age 10, son William age 9, son Henry age 7, son Westley age 4 and daughter Mary M. age 2.  Listed on the 1870 Jackson Township, Vinton County, OH census is the family of William Vanderford age 59, wife Julia age 43, grandchild William Shively age 19 and grandchild Mary M. Shively age 12.  On the 1880 Jackson Township, Vinton County, OH census is Wm. Vanderford age 69, wife Julia A. age 52, grandson James M. age 10 and granddaughter Mary M. Shively age 22.  On the 1900 Elkhart Township, Bates County, MO census is the family of Charles F. Johnson born Mar-1854 age 46, wife Mary M. born Apr-1858 age 42 married 16 years having born 2 children with 2 children living, daughter Cora A. born Jul-1886 age 13 and son George F. born Jul-1890 age 9.  On the 1910 West Spedwell Township, St. Clair County, MO census are Charles F. Johnson age 56, wife Mary M. age 52 and son George F. age 19.

Extracted from the Southwest Mail And The Weekly Post, Nevada, Missouri, Friday, January 2, 1931, Page 6, Column 5 is the following:

Death Of Mary M. Johnson

Mary Margaret Shively was born April 18, 1858, in Ohio, and departed this life at Nevada, Mo., Dec. 27, 1930, aged 72 years. She was married to Charles F. Johnson, Feb. 11, 1885, who preceded her in death 18 years ago. To this union were born two children, a daughter, Mrs. Cora Harris of Nevada, and a son, George F. Johnson, who preceded her in death three years ago. Early in life Mrs. Johnson became a Christian and united with the Baptist church. She was a devoted Christian and was loved by all who knew her. She was ever faithful to her church and attended services as long as health permitted.

She leaves to mourn her loss one daughter and a grandson, Oren Harris, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in the Baptist church at El Dorado Springs, Rev. L. L. Tucker of Stockton conducting the service. Burial was in the El Dorado cemetery beside her husband.

For additional information on the family of Mary M. Shively there is an article in the Vinton County Ohio History & Families, Turner Publishing Company, Publishers of America's History, P. O. Box 3101, Paducah, Kentucky 42002-3101, Co-Published by Turner Publishing and Mark A. Thompson, Associate Publisher, Copyright 1996, Family Heritage, Pages 128-129.  The subject of the article is the brother of Mary M. Shively who was Henry Harrison Shively.  

Simeon Shively And Sarah Jolly Who Lived In Stark County, Ohio

Simeon Shively/Sarah Jolly Marriage
Carroll County, Ohio

Simeon Shively and Sarah Jolly were married in Carroll County, Ohio on 9-May-1839.  They are listed on the 1860 Canton Township, Stark County, OH in the household of Matthias Sawmiller age 26, Simeon Shively age 58, wife Sarah age 38, son John age 19, son James age 18, son George age 15, daughter Margaret age 9, Mary Duell age 14 and Jane Jolly age 42. The siblings seemed to live together at various times as listed on the census records.  On the 1900 Canton Township, Stark County, OH census is the household of Adam W. Young born Oct-1852 age 47, wife Margaret J. born Mar-1854 age 46, brother-in-law- John Shively born Jul-1846 age 53 and brother-in-law James Shively born Aug-1845 age 54. Located on the 1910 Canton Township, Stark County, OH census is the household of Adam W. Young age 56, wife Margaret age 54 and brother-in-law James Shively age 59. Listed on the 1920 Canton Township, Stark County, OH census is the household of Adam W. Young age 66, wife Margaret J. age 63 and brother-in-law George Shively age 71.

Additional information on the children include:  James Shively born 15-Jun-1845 died 23-Jun-1911 in Canton, Stark County, OH; George Shively born 15-May-1846 died 27-Feb-1934 in Canton, Stark County, OH; Margaret J. Shively born 25-Mar-1855 died 14-Apr-1929 in Canton, Stark County, OH and married to Adam W. Young who was born 23-Oct-1853 died 11-Dec-1925.

The following was extracted from The Stark County Democrat, Canton, Ohio, Thursday, April 5, 1888, Page 5, Column 6:

Death Of Simeon Shively

Mr. Simeon Shively died at the residence of his son-in-law, A. W. Young, at 69 East Tuscarawas street, yesterday morning at 2 o'clock, aged 88 years. Father Shively was born in Steubenville, Jefferson county, O., September 4, 1800, and during his life he never was out of the State though living for years on the border of Pennsylvania and Virginia. He came to Stark county about 1850 and lived in Pike township afterwards. About 1868 he came to Canton, where he has resided ever since. He leaves four children and 11 grand children. He was buried in Rowland cemetery this afternoon.

The staff at the Stark County District Library in Canton, Ohio provides excellent service when requesting newspaper obituaries.  Thank you to the Stark County librarians for this excellent service.  They extracted the following.  Located in The Repository, April 19, 1901, Page 4:

John Shively

Died At The Age of 64 Years - A Resident Of Canton For 30 Years

John Shively, aged 64 years, died at 2 o'clock this, Friday, morning at the residence of his brother-in-law, Adam Young, No. 339 East Fifth street, after an illness of two weeks with pneumonia. The deceased was born at Harlem Springs, October, 1847, and has resided in Canton about thirty years. His wife preceded him in death about twelve years.  He is survived by three grown children, Mrs. William Jones, of East Liverpool, and William and Jennie who reside in Canton. Funeral services Sunday afternoon from the house, Rev. E. P. Henbruck to officiate. Interment in Rowland cemetery.

Located in The Repository, Saturday, June 26, 1911, Page 4:

James Shively Passes Away

James Shively, 66, died Friday at the home of Adam Young, 339 East Fifth street, from dropsy. George Shively of Poplar, and Mrs. Margaret Young, 339 East Fifth street, a sister, survive. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at the Miller-Blanchard undertaking parlors. Rev. R. A. Cassidy will be in charge.

The following was found in The Repository, Tuesday, February 27, 1934, Page 7:

George Shively

Pioneer Of Stark County Dies At Niece's Home

George Shively, a life resident of Stark county, died at noon today at the home of his niece Mrs. Bessie Sisterhen, 143 18th street NW. He was born in Mapleton and had lived in this vicinity all his life. He was a member of the First United Brethren church.

He leaves two sons, George and Paul of Canton, three daughters, Mrs. F. A. Fields and Mrs. C. E. Smith of Canton and Mrs. John Weber of Massachusetts; 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. in the Seesholtz parlors in charge of Rev. P. M. Redd. Burial will be in Rowland cemetery. Friends may call at the Seesholtz parlors Wednesday after 7 p.m.

Charles Ambrose Shively And Wife Katie May Cope Who Lived In Northampton County, Pennsylvania

Charles Shively And Katie Cope Marriage

Charles Ambrose Shively was born 7-Aug-1875 and died 19-Jun-1904. Charles A. Shively was the son of Peter Shively and Eva Green.  Charles married Katie May Cope in Northampton County, PA on 16-Sep-1899.  They had one son, Roland Shively, born 8-Dec-1901 and died 27-Nov-1968.  Katie Cope Shively married Harvey W. Peiffer in Northampton County, PA on 3-Sep-1906.  

Charles Shively was the son of Peter Shively and Eva Green.  Peter Shively was born 28-Jan-1836 and died 5-Mar-1926 in Lehigh County, PA.  Eva Green Shively was born 13-June-1849 and died 18-Jun-1915 in Lehigh County, PA.  Peter Shively was the son of George Shively and Sarah Abel.   George Shively was born 17-Aug-1807 and died 19-Feb-1863. Sarah Abel was born 5-May-1805 and died 29-May-1875.  For additional information on George Shively and Sarah Abel read the Shively blog article written on 18-Jul-2015.

Katie Cope Shively And Harvey Peiffer Marriage

The following article was extracted from The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Tuesday, June 21, 1904, Page 1, Column 1:

Asleep When Death Came

Charles A. Shively Sat On Track And Was Struck By Train

Had Been On Fish Trip

Exhausted From Loss Of Sleep He Sat Down on Track And Was Struck--

Parents Reside At Catasauqua

Charles A. Shively, who resided near the Bixler-Jones foundry between Freemansburg and Bethlehem, met sudden death Sunday morning at 4:30 o'clock on the Central Railroad of New Jersey tracks. He was employed by the Bethlehem Steel Company and worked on Friday night and was through then at the shops until Monday morning. He did not sleep on Saturday and on Saturday evening started with some friends on a fishing trip to the Lehigh near Freemansburg. After fishing during the night Shively started for home. He sat down to rest on the outside edge of the sills of the cast-bound track and fell asleep.

The engineer of the freight saw the huddled figure of a man sitting close to the rails, his head bent over in his hands and sounded the whistle. The figure failed to move, though the shrill blasts blew loud and long. It was impossible to stop the train. Death was instantaneous. A deep cut back of the right ear, the back of the skull split, and a broken shoulder blade were the fatal injuries. The body was carried to the Central Railroad station and later brought by Undertaker Weirbach, of South Bethlehem, to the late home of the deceased, where Coroner Schleicher held a view yesterday morning.

The deceased was the son of Peter and Eva Green Shively, of Catasauqua, and was born in Lower Saucon township on August 7, 1875. He was married on September 17, 1889, to Miss Kate Cope, who survives him, as does a little son, Roland. His parents, three sisters, Mrs. Milton Serfoss, of Freemansburg; Mrs. James Kratzer and Mrs. Elmer Trine, of Catasauqua, and three brothers,  Edward, Herbert and William, of Catasauqua, also survive. The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30. Interment will be made at Catasauqua.

John L. Shively And Wife, Vadia (Nevada) Hodge, Who Lived In Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

John Shively and Vadia Hodge Marriage

John L. Shively was born 17-Mar-1856 and died 18-Oct-1929 in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, PA.  The PA death certificate lists his father as George Shively who was born in Germany.  John L. Shively was married first to Lovina Tedrow.  He was married second to Vadia Hodge on 22-July-1897.  She was born 3-Jul-1873 in Westmoreland County, PA and died 30-Jun-1953 in Scottdale, Westmoreland County, PA.   She was the daughter of Samuel Hodge and Catherine Hixson.

Listed on the 1900 White Precinct, East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, PA is the family of John L Shively born March 1856 age 44 married 3 years, wife Nevada born July 1874 age 25, daughter Girtrude born August 1897 age 2, daughter Ivaline born February 1899 age 1, daughter Olive born October 1886 age 13, son Robert born July 1890 age 10, daughter Ruth born 1893 age 7.  Listed on the 1910 East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, PA is the household of John Shively age 54, wife Nevada age 35, daughter Gertrude age 13, daughter Ivaline age 11, daughter Hazel age 9, son John age 6, son William B age 3, daughter Opal Jane age 1, daughter Olive age 23, son Robert age 19 and daughter Ruth age 17.  

The following article was found in The Daily Courier, Connersville, Pennsylvania, Friday April 22, 1910, Page 5, Column 1:

Another High Cost

There is a lot of talk about this matter of the high cost of living, but what could one expect when other things cost so high as evidenced by a startling occurrence in which a farmer of near town figured in this week.  John L. Shively, S. S. Flack, Jerry Elder and John Breegle are among those who have been planting new fruit trees this spring.  Mr. Shively had a consignment of trees coming to him from a nursery over in Maryland.  When the bundle came instead of fruit trees they were hydrangeas.  A mistake in shipping had been made, and in order to have the mistake remedied quickly to be with no loss Mr. Shively hurried to the long distance telephone, called up the nursery and informed the latter of the error.  When he got through the brief conversation and was ready to pay his telephone call bill one of $2.50 made him nearly drop dead.  The next time it will be no telephone for him.

This article was located in The Daily Courier, Monday, October 21, 1929, Page 1, Column 3:

Many Attend Funeral of John L. Shively

Special to The Courier -  SCOTTSDALE, Oct. 21 -- The funeral service for John L. Shively, who died Friday morning in a Pittsburg hospital, was held Sunday afternoon at the residence in West Pittsburg street in charge of Rev. A. S. Lenhart, pastor of Trinity Reformed Church and Rev. George R. Haden, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  Elmer Morrow was soloist and pallbearers were W. D. Frets, A. J. Felgar, Charles Graft, John Ritchey, Edward Workman and J. Frank Hardy.  It was on of the largest funerals ever held in Scottsdale.  Interment was in Scottsdale Cemetery.

The following newspaper obituary was found in The Daily Courier, Wednesday, July 1, 1953, Page 2, Column 3:

Grim Reaper

Mrs. Nevada Shively

SCOTTDALE, July 1 -- MRs. Nevada Hodge Shively, 79, died at noon Tuesday at the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George Hough, at 917 North Hickory street.

Born in South Huntingdon township near Reagantown, she moved while young to East Huntingdon township, where she was a resident for 60 years.  She had lived with the Hough family for the past four years.

Mrs. Shively was a member of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church.  Her husband, John L. Shively, preceded her in death on October 18, 1929.

Survivors include the following children, Mrs. Cleon King of Hudson Falls, N.Y., Robert E. of Louisville, Ohio, Mrs. L. A. Nelson of Philadelphia, Mrs. Gertrude Snyder of Youngstown, Ohio, Mrs. Hough and Mrs. R. S. Loucks, both of Scottsdale, Mrs. W. W. Trudel of Tuckahoe, N. Y., W. B. of Mount Pleasant, R. D.,  Clifford of Scottsdale, R. D., and John 

Shively, address unknown.  There are 22 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Charles Hodge of Ruffsdale, R. D., Richard of Beloit, Ohio, Emerson of Tarr and WIlliman of Lancaster, Ohio, and three sisters, Mrs. Ella Dustin of Alliance, Ohio, Miss Jennie Hodge of Ruffsdale, R. D., and Mrs. Sam Taylor of Scottsdale.

The funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Murphy funeral home in charge of Rev. Ronald Rearie assisted by Rev. George Osterwise.  Burial will be made in Scottsdale Cemetery.

David Shively And Wife, Rebecca Jones, Who Lived In Mahoning County, Ohio

David Shively was born on 18-Sep-1838 and died 21-Nov-1894.  He was the son of George Shively (1798-1883) and Mary Grove (1806-1859).  David Shively married Rebecca Jones in Mahoning County, OH on 7-Mar-1865.  Rebecca Jones was born 22-Nov-1843 and died 4-April-1927.  Rebecca Jones Shively is buried in New Four Mile Cemetery, Austintown, Mahoning County, OH.

On the 1870 Mahoning County, OH census is the family of David Shively age 31, wife Rebecca age 26, son Clarantine age 4, and daughter Demona age 2.  Listed on the 1880 Mahoning County, OH census if David Shivley age 40 farmer, wife Rebecca age 34 keeping house, son Clarentine age 14, daughter Demona age 12, daughter Crea L age 4, and son Leopold age 2.  On the 1900 Mahoning County, OH census is Rebecca Shivley born Nov 1843, daughter Chrea born June 1876 and son Lee born May 1878.

David Shively and Rebecca Jones were the parents of at least the following children:  Clarentine born ca 1856  died  and married Mary E. Ellis 6-Dec-1891 Mahoning County, OH; Demona born 14-Apr-1868 died 15-Sep-1916 and married Cassius E. Cross 25-Feb-1889 Mahoning County, OH; Chrea born 21-June-1876 died 3-Oct-1962; Lee born 18-May-1878 died 31-May-1966 and married Minnie Osborn 20-Dec-1905 Mahoning County, OH; Ina V. born 2-Jul-1881 died 15-Aug-1972 and married to Howard E. Brickley 19-Jul-1899 Mahoning County, OH.

Additional information on the children of David and Rebecca Shively located in the newspapers includes the following extracted from the New Castle News, Monday, September 18, 1916, Page 2, Column 3:

Mrs. Cassius E. Cross.

Concerning the death of Mrs. Cassius E. Cross of Youngstown, who was well known in this city and whose husband formerly resided here, the Youngstown Vindicator says in part:

Mrs. DeMona Shively Cross, 122 Breaden street, a well known club woman and highly respected resident of the Southside, died at the City hospital at 5 o'clock Saturday morning. Death was due to a complication of diseases after an illness of short duration.

Mrs. Cross was born in Austintown 48 years ago the daughter of Rebecca Jones Shivley and the late David Jones (***note, this should be Shively not Jones).  She attended Kent Normal school and taught in the Haselton school for a number of years.  Twenty-eight years ago she was united in marriage to Cassius E Cross, who survives with three children, Vera, Amber and Glen.  The mother, two brothers, C. T. Shively of Rogers, O., Lee Shively of this city and two sisters, Mrs. Howard Brickley of Austintown and Miss Chrea Shively of Youngstown, also survive.

Mrs. Cross was a member of the Haselton P.H.C., the Delphic club and the S.S. chapter of the Home for Aged Ladies.  She was a faithful member of the Central Christian church.

Funeral services were held at the residence at 2 p.m. today with Rev. William Dunn Ryan officiating.

The following was located in The Salem News, Salem, Ohio, Thursday, June 23, 1927, Page 8, columns 4-5:

Mayor Shiveley Of Rogers Dies

Brief Illness Fatal To Man Prominent In Village Affairs

Charles T. Shively, aged 62, mayor of the village of Rogers and a former postmaster, died at his home at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday of pneumonia after an illness of less than a week.

Mayor Shively was about his official duties until a week ago. Last Wednesday afternoon he drove to the cemetery of a departed member of the Knights of Pythias.  Upon his return home he complained of having chills and the next day confined to his bed.  He took a relapse Sunday and although he rallied from this his condition grew steadily worse until the end came peacefully.

Mr. Shively was born in Austin township in 1865, a son of the late David and Rebecca Shively, pioneer settlers in this locality.  He was married in 1891 to Mary Ellis of Austintown.

He attended Austintown township district schools and for several years was a teacher. He taught in West Austintown, Smith's Corners, Perkin's Corners, Cornersburg and Pine Hill.  For some time he was engaged as a gauger at the New Middletown distillery.

He moved to Rogers 20 years ago where had since made his home.  He was appointed postmaster of the village under the Wilson administration and served two terms.  Two years ago he was elected mayor.

Besides his widow he leaves five children, Roy and Beatrice of Rogers; David of Canton; George, Cleveland and Mrs. John Wason of Cleveland.

One brother, Lee Shively, of Youngstown and two sisters, Chrea Shively of Youngstown and Mrs. Howard Brickley of Austintown also survive.

He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and active in the affairs of the organization.  He was a member of the organization.  He was a member of the Methodist church.

Funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Methodist church at Rogers, in charge of Rev. Shudduck.

George Schaible (Shively) And Wife, Katherine Helfra Beidleman (Biddleman), In Luzerne County, PA

The subjects of this weeks Shively blog are a work in progress. Any additional information that can be added to this family will be welcomed as records found were limited. 

George Schaible (Shively) was born ca 1825 in Germany.  He was married 6-January-1868 in Wilkes Barre, PA to Katherine Helfa Beidleman (Biddleman). She was married first to Jacob Beidleman.  Jacob Beidleman and Katherine had two sons, Joseph Henry Beidleman born 30-Aug-1855 and Martin William Beidleman born 11-Mar-1856.  A Civil War Pension for the children of the veteran, Jacob Beidleman, was submitted by the widow and her second husband George Schaible (Shively). 

At the left is a document from the Civil War pension papers.  This document supports the relationship between the surname Schaible and Shively:

State of Pennsylvania

County of Lucerne           Personally appeared before one Prothonotary for said County George Schaible to me known to be entitled to credit and on oath declared he is the identical Person named as Guardian of minor children of Jacob Beidleman late of Co. G 47th Reg Pa Vols and named in Pension Claim No 162.806.   That no widows claim has ever been made in this case previous to this one.  That his Attorney made a mistake in spelling claimants name in the original Papers.  He spelled it George Shively. It should have been spelled by him George Schaible. George Schaible is a German name and in English is pronounced the same as Shively.  The signatures of deponent to former Papers and to these will be found to be the same.    George Schaible

Located on the 1870 City of Scranton, Lucerne County, PA is the family of George Shivelly age 45, born in Germany, works in black smith shop; wife Catherine  age 34, born in Germany; Henry Bediman age 15, making cigars; Martin Bediman age 14, making cigars; and John Maddigor age 16, making cigars, born in Germany.    No other census information could be found for George Schaible or George Shively.

A PA death certificate for Martin William Biddleman was located.  He died in Newton Township, Lackawanna County, PA on 7-Feb-1930.  He was a widower and his wife was listed as Helen Burgon.  His parents were Jacob Biddleman and Katherine Helfra.  He was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery in Lackawanna County.  

The following was extracted from The Scranton Republican, Scranton, PA, Wednesday, August 17, 1892, Page 5, Column 1:

George Shively died of old age at the Hillside Home at 9 o'clock yesterday morning.

It is not known if this is George Schaible (Shively).  If it is the same he would have been 67 years of age in 1892.

No additional information could be found on George Schaible (Shively), Katherine (Catherine) Helfra Beidleman, Joseph Henry Beidleman or Martin William Beidleman.

              

George Shively And Wife, Sarah Abel, Who Lived in Bucks County, PA

The subject of the Shively blog on 3-July-2015 was James W. Shively.  James W. Shively (1866-1953) was the son of John Shively and Sarah Elizabeth Bickert. John Shively was the son of George Shively born 17-Aug-1807 and died 19-February-1863 in Bucks County, PA and Sarah Abel.  Additional information was found on the children on George Shively.

On the 1850 Saucon Township, Northampton County, PA census is the household of George Shively, wife Sarah, daughter Maria, daughter Mary Ann, daughter Margaret, son Peter, daughter Cecilia, son William, daughter Sarah, son John, daughter Susanna and daughter Hannah.  On the 1870 Lower Saucon, Northampton County, PA census Sarah Abel Shively is listed in the household of son Peter Shively, wife Eva and mother Sarah age 65.

The following newspaper obituary was extracted from The Allentown Leader, Allentown, PA, Thursday, January 1, 1903, Page 1, Column 3:

Death Of Mrs. Sloyer

Mrs. Maria Sloyer, widow of Abram Sloyer, died at her home near Springtown, aged 72 years and 14 days.  She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Shively.  She was the mother of 15 children.  The following survive:  William H. and Preston, Springtown; David, Williams Township; Abraham, Finesville, N.J.; Aaron, Bingen; Auguste, Durham; Daniel, Alliance; Goerge, Hellertown; Mrs. John Bigg, Springtown and Mrs. Milton Youngken, Quakerstown.  She is also survived by three brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Fisher, Wooster, O.; Mrs. Mary Ann Fisher, Spring Valley; Peter Shively, Catasauqua; William Shively, Hellertown; and John Shively, Maryland.

The PA death certificate for Mary Ann Shively Reiss records born 22-Jul-1830 and died 31-Aug-1923.  The cause of death is listed as accidental burns of entire body caused by smoking her pipe and clothing caught fire. Located in the Harrisburg Telegraph, Harrisburg, PA, Saturday, September 1, 1923, Page 16, Column 6:

Woman, 93, Dies Of Shock When Her Pipe Starts Fire

Bethlehem, Sept. 1. --  Mrs. Mary Reiss, 93, living with her daughter, Mrs. Nathaniel Stahler, on the Friedensville-Center Valley road, was killed in her bedroom there about 9 o'clock yesterday morning, when her clothing caught fire from a pipe she was smoking.  The shock and burns caused her almost instant death.  She had been unable to leave her room the last six years, being feeble.

Margaret Shively was born ca 1833.  She was married to John Kroft Fisher.  They lived in Wooster, Wayne County, OH.

The PA death certificate for Peter Shively records born 28-Jan-1836 and died 5-Mar-1926 in Lehigh County, PA.  The newspaper obituary is found in the Easton Express, Easton, PA, March 6, 1926:

Peter Shively

Peter Shively, probably the oldest resident in point of years in Catasauqua, died in the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Trine, that place, yesterday.  Mr. Shively had attained the age of 90 years and 1 month, and his demise is attributed to ills incidental to advanced age.

He was born in Bucks county and for years was employed as a blacksmith, later owning his own establishment.  Fifteen years ago he retired and made his home in West Catasauqua, seven years later taking up his residence in the Trine residence.

These children survive:  Mrs. Emma Frey and William Shively, Fullerton; Edward Shively, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Elmer Trine, Catasauqua and Mrs. Amanda Serfass, Hellertown.

Drucilla "Cecelia" Shively Snyder was born ca 1837 and died 1900.  Extracted from The Allentown Leader, Allentown, PA., Wednesday, March 14, 1900, Page 2, Column 5:

Dead On The Bushkill

Mrs. Drucilla Snyder, wife of William Snyder, residing along the Bushkill Creek, near Rock Mill, died of dropsy, aged 63.  Besides her husband she leaves four son, Charles W. and Elmer E. Snyder, Easton; Oscar W. and Allen Snyder, Forks Township; one daughter, Mrs. Albert Caskey, Palmer Township.  Three brothers, P. Shively of Lehigh County, William Shively of New Jersey, and John Shively of Maryland and two sisters, Mrs. Abraham Slover of Lower Saucon and Mrs. John Rice of Lehigh County, also survive.

The PA death certificate for William H. Shively records born 2-Sep-1839 and died 15-Mar-1925 in Hellertown, Northampton County.  Cause of death was cancer of the face. 

John Shively was born 1843 and died 1928.  He is buried in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline County, MD.  He was married to Sarah Elizabeth Bickert who was born 6-Sep-1848 and died Feb-1917.  

Henry Shively And Wife Mary Nightheart Who Lived In Mason County, Michigan

The following information was located in the 1980 Mason County Michigan History, Pages 187 - 188 regarding Henry and Jacob Shively:

Following the Civil War, military duty, and a government land grant, two Ohio brothers, Jacob and Henry Shively and their families traveled to Custer Township, thus making them among the early settlers in the area.  Jacob, the eldest, born of Swiss parentage in 1826 was a solidier with the Indiana Volunteers.  Henry, born in Fairfield County, Ohio saw service as a member of the Indiana Infantry.  Both brothers left their native state, Ohio, going to Indiana and then to Wisconsin for a short time.  Living with Henry and their seven children was Mary’s mother, Hannah Nightheart.  The children were Margaret 1855, Lanty 1856, Elizabeth 1858, and Leota 1873.

Arriving in Custer in March 1876, Henry’s homestead property of 120 acres was registered with the Reed City, Michigan land office.  This farm came to be known as the Rosenow farm.  In 1879 their eighth and last child, Charles was born.  Mary’s mother, Hannah Nightheart, at age 89 died in 1880.  Mary followed her in death in 1884.  Both are buried in the Riverside Cemetery, Custer.

Located on the 1880 Mason County, Custer, Michigan census is the household of Henry Shively age 52, Farmer, born in Ohio (states father born in Switzerland and mother born in Darmstadt), wife Mary age 43 born in HemeDarmstadt, daughter Margrett age 25 born in Indiana, son Lanty age 23 born in Wisconsin, daughter Matilda age 19 born in Indiana, son George age 17 born in Indiana, son Harvey age 7 born in Indiana, and son Charles age 5 months (born in Dec) born in Michigan.

A review of the Michigan newspapers provided additional information on the children of Henry Shively and Mary Nightheart.  Located in The Ludington Daily News, Ludington, Michigan, Wednesday, September 20, 1933, Page 4, Column 7:

L. Shively Surprised On His 77th Birthday

CUSTER, Sept. 20.--Several friends and neighbors surprised L. Shively Sunda in honor of his 77th birthday anniversary.

All met at the home of Harvey Goff at Ford lake, with whom Mr. Shively makes his home, for a chicken dinner at noon.  A decorated birthday cake made by Mrs. Newton Goff centered the table.

This attending were Mr. and Mrs. Newton Goff and sons, Robert Goff, Charles Miles, Mr. and Mrs. A. Smedke and members of the Harvey Goff family.  Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mottl of Ludington called in the afternoon.

Extracted from The Ludington Daily News, Wednesday, July 29, 1925, Page 1, Column 5:

Geo. Shively, Long Lake, Dies At Brother's Home

George Shively, 62 years of age, unmarried, died late yesterday afternoon at the home of his brother, Charles Shively, 807 east Danaher street.

George Shively, who spent his childhood in Ohio and Indiana, came to Michigan and Mason county more than 50 years ago.  He had long made his home with his brother, Harvey Shively, near Long lake, not far from Fountain.

Afflicted with heart disease, George came to Ludington to his brother's home in March and remained for several weeks, then returned home feeling better.  A week ago, however, he was so much worse that he again came to Ludington to be cared for by his brother and sister-in-law.  He immediately took to his bed and was not again able to get up.

Surviving are three brothers, Land and Harvey of Sherman township and Charles of 807 east Danaher street.

The body was taken to Scottville to remain at the Stephens chapel until Thursday when funeral services will be held from the Congregational church in Custer at 2 o'clock pm. Interment will be made in Custer cemetery.

The following newspaper obituary was located in The Daily News, Ludington, Michigan, Thursday, October 26, 1939, Page 5, Column 2:

Harvey Shively, 68, Passes Suddenly

The community was saddened to hear of the death of Harvey Shively, 68, who passed away very suddenly Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr.and Mrs. Harve Goff in Sherman township where he had made his home for many years. Coroner Lloyd Stephens was called and pronounced death due to a cerebral hemorrhage.

Mr. Shively had lived in and around Sherman township for many years and was well-known and liked by everyone.  He had  always been very fond of hunting and outdoor sports and made many friends.

Surviving are a brother, Charles Shively of Ludington and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Stephens funeral home and burial will be made in the Custer cemetery.

Extracted from The Ludington Daily News, Tuesday, February 27, 1940, Page 3, Column 2:

Charles H. Shively Passes On Monday

Charles Henry Shively, 60, passed away on Monday afternoon at his home at 807 East Danaher street following an illness of some duration.

Mr. Shively was born on Dec. 11, 1879, in Custer township, Mason county, where he lived for a number of years.  A resident of Ludington for 35 years, he was a member of St. John's Lutheran church.  He was employed at the Star Watch Case company.

Married in April, 1900, to Ottille Tonn,who survives him, he is also survived by two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Shields of Elgin, Ill., and Mrs. Lena Richardson of Ludington; three sons, Arthur Shively of Manistee and Clayton and Robert Shively of Ludington, and nine grandchildren.

The body will rest at Dorrell chapel until Wednesday afternoon when it will be returned to the home at 807 East Danaher street.  Funeral services will be held at 1:45 p.m. Friday from the home and at 2 p.m. from St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. William Opitz officiating.

Interment will be made in Lakeview cemetery.

George Shively And Elizabeth Gravis Who Lived In Tuscarawas County, Ohio

George W. Shively/Katherine Kalmbach

The children of George Shively, who was born in Germany, and wife Elizabeth Gravis, are located in records from Tuscarawas County, Ohio.  P J Crawford extracted a record from the Massillon Independent, Massillon, Ohio, January 01, 1892, Page 4 which indicates George Shively died 31-Dec-1891. Elizabeth Gravis Shively was born 10-June-1856 in Stark County, OH and died 14-January-1949 in  Tuscarawas County, OH. Elizabeth Gravis Shively married second Reinhard (Rheinhart) Medam on 18-June-1896 in Tuscarawas County.  Listed on the 1900 Tuscarawas census are John Medam, wife Elizabeth, stepson George Shively, stepson David Shively, stepson Charles T Shively, son William F Medam, and daughter Flossie B Medam. Listed on the 1910 Tuscarawas census are Rinehart Medam, wife Elizabeth, daughter Flossie, daughter Helen and stepdaughter Mary E. Shively.

Extracted from the Ohio Deaths for Mary E. Shively is the information that she was born on 4-November-1880 in Pittsburg, PA and died 26-October-1926 in Canton, Stark County, OH.  Her parents are listed as George Shively born in Germany and Elizabeth Gravis born in Ohio.  From The Evening Repository, Canton, Ohio, Wednesday, October 27, 1926, Page 18, Column 6:

Illness Proves Fatal

Miss Mary E. Shively, 45, employed as a waitress at John's restaurant, died Tuesday at Mercy hospital following a several months' illness from a complication of diseases.  Miss Shively was a member of the First Congregational church, the Canton chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and Perservance council, Daughters of America.  She had been a resident of Canton 13 years.  She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Medam and two sisters, Mrs. Dewey Burrel and Mrs. Marvin Miller, all of Dover; four brothers, George Shively and David, of Strasburg, and C. T. Shively, of Gallup, N.M.  The body is at the Arnold funeral parlors.  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home of her cousin, Mr. and Mrs. George Cropper, 1615 23rd at NE. Rev. W. H. Longsworth will conduct the services.  Burial in Westlawn.

George William Shively, son of George Shively and Elizabeth Gravis, was born 10-June-1856 in Stark County, OH and died 26-July-1966 in Tuscarawas County, OH.  He was married on 29-Nov-1906 in Tuscarawas County to Katherine Kalmbach.  The picture of George and wife is above and was extracted from an article in The Daily Reporter,  Dover, Ohio, Wednesday, November 29, 1961 which detailed the couple celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary. The following newspaper obituary was extracted from The Daily Reporter, Dover, Ohio, Tuesday, July 26, 1966, Page 2, Column 4:

George W. Shively

STRASBURG -- George W. Shively, 83, of 137 1st st., died this morning in Union Hospital following a long illness.  He was a son of George and Elizabeth Gravis Shively and a member of the Strasburg EUB Church.

Surviving are his widow, Kathryn; a son, Blaine of here, well-known area musician; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Ruth) Pfeiffer of Massillon; a brother, Charles of Gallop, N.M.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Marvin Miller and Mrs. Dewey Burrell of Dover and 2 grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Steffe Funeral HOme.  Rev. Howard Fox will officiate with burial in Grandview Cemetery.

David Phillip Shively, son of George Shively and Elizabeth Gravis, was born 5-April-1885 in Stark County, OH and died 10-July-1962.  He was married on 5-September-1905 in Tuscarawas County to Grace Elsie Benfer.  Extracted from the Dover Daily Reporter, Dover, Ohio, Tuesday, July 10, 1962, Page 9, Column 8:

David P. Shively

STASBURG – David P. Shively, 77, of 112 3^rd St, SW, died of a heart attack this morning in his home.  A retired farmer and school bus driver, Shively was a member of the E.U.B. Church and has resided in this area more than 60 years.  His wife, Grace, died in 1961.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. George MIzer of here; 2 brothers, George of here and Charles of Gallup, N.M.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Dewey Burrell and Mrs. Marvin Miller, of Dover; 3 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. (Fast Time) in Steffe Funeral Home with Rev. Howard Fox officiating.  Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

Charles T. Shively, son of George Shively and Elizabeth Gravis, was born 14-March-1888 and died 15-December-1972 in McKinley County, NM.  The following article on Charles was extracted from The Daily Reporter, Dover, Ohio, Friday, February 17, 1950, Page 7, Column 2:

Retires

Have received word that Charles T. Shively, former Doverite, has retired from the postal service at Gallup, N.M., after being on Uncle Samuel's payroll more than 37 years.  He resided here on E. 11th-st, then Plano-st, and was employed by the Reeves Corrugating Works, long since dismantled.

Mr. Shively is a brother of Mrs. Marvin Miller and Mrs. Flossie Burrell of Dover and George and David Shively of Strasburg.  He went West about 40 years ago. A postal clerk in Santa Fe, he transferred to the Gallup office in 1919, upon his discharge from the Army after serving in World War I.  He was assistant postmaster at Gallup until 1941 when ill health caused him to transfer to Farmington, N.M.  He remained there a year and then returned to Gallup.

When he retired with almost 38 years of service, his colleagues gave him a set of luggage.  He plans to spend about eight months in Phoenix to recuperate and then will decide where to "settle down".  He has been active in the Masonic and I.O.O.F. lodges at Gallup.

Oh, yes, Mr. Shively now will have time to pursue his favorite hobby -- collecting stamps!

George Shively (Sheively) Of Charleston, South Carolina

1818 Inventory Of George Shively

  Little documentation has been preserved by the Shively researchers for George Sheively (Shively) who is located in the early records of Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina.   Did George Shively have a family and are there descendants living today?  

 George Shively is listed on the 1800 and 1810 Charleston County, South Carolina census records.  From these records it would appear that George did have a family.  Listed in the 1800 household are 2 males under 10 and 1 male between 26 and 44, 1 female under 10, 1 female between 10 and 15, and 1 female between 26 and 44, and 1 slave.  Listed in the 1810 census record are 1 male between 10 and 15, 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 2 females between the ages of 10 and 15, and 1 female over 45. 

   The death of George Shively is listed in the Commercial Advertiser, New York, Saturday Evening, Septemeber 12, 1818, Page 2, Column 4.  From the article, "DIED    At Charleston, Mr George Shively, 65.    From this article we have an estimated year of birth as 1753.

    The WPA information from the index of the wills of Charleston County lists an entry for a will for George Scheively, Volume 34 (1818-1826), Page 1114.  A copy has been requested from the Charleston Public Library where copies of the wills are located.     The above picture is a  copy of the inventory for George Shively from Book E, Page 93, November 1818.  

   There are numerous advertisements for George Shively, also listed at times as George Sheively, in the old newspapers for seed that he has for sale.  From these ads it is known that he had a Seed Store in Charleston located at 117 Meeting Street.  

    One interesting article found in the City Gazette and Daily Advertiser, Tuesday, December 22, 1812, Page 3, Column 1 describes the following shipment being sent to George Shively: Ship News, Port Of Charleston,   Information has been received that the schooner Fanny & Maria, Miller, and sloop Mary-Ann, Williams, both from Philadelphia bound to this port, have been captured on their passage by the British brig Sophie.  The cargo of the Fanny & Maria was consigned to the following persons:---John Hoff, Wm. Burgoyne, Wm. DeBow, Bates & Perkins, T. Johnson, Thos. Flemming, London Paine,  B. Palmer, Brooks & Potter, John White, Geo. Shively, M. Miller, C. F. Deliesseline  and others not listed for this blog. 

    One note of interest is that the surname of Strobel appears with many of the pieces of information found for George Shively.  It appears that the Strobel family had a business next to the seed store of George Shively.  

      Additional information regarding the history of George Shively is requested.  If anyone has additional information and would be interested in sharing it would be appreciated.