Children Of Joseph Shively And Susanna Overmyer Who Lived In Sandusky County, Ohio

Joseph Shively was born 30-Mar-1812 in Union Co., PA and died 31-Aug-1881 in Sandusky Co., OH.  He was married on 18-Jan-1835 in Sansusky Co., OH to Susanna Overmyer.  Susanna died in Sandusky Co., OH on 8-Jan-1887.

Children of Joseph Shively and Susanna Overmyer included:  1) Sarah born 10-Jul-1835 died 1929; married 1-Jun-1854 in Sandusky Co. to Nehemiah Engler 2) Elizabeth born 10-Sep- 1837 died 2-Jan-1930; married 22-Apr-1866 in Sandusky Co. to H. Jacob Kramb 3) Henry M. born 23-Jan-1840 died 1936; married 21-May-1863 to Savilla Boop  4) John born 15-May-1842; married Elizabeth Ribble  5) George Alfred born 23-Mar-1844 died 28-Jan-1916; married 18-Feb-1868 to Catherine Kuns  6) Solomon born 3-May-1845 died 19-Mar-1934; married Mary Hufford  7) Joseph Franklin born 30-Jun-1848 died 1929 Garfield Co., OK; married Alice A. King  8) William Hansen born 8-Mar-1852 died 6-Oct-1929 Mt  Vernon, Franklin Co., TX; married several times   9) James Allen born 19-Jan-1860   10) Lewis W. born 21-Jan-1866 died 1946; married Sarah A. (last not known).

Extracted from The Sandusky Star Journal, Monday, May 20, 1929, Page 10, Column 8:

Friend And Neighbor Of Indians Is Dead

FREMONT, May 20—Mrs. Sarah Shively Englert, aged 93 years and ten months, one of Sandusky-co’s oldest women, is dead at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George A. Waggoner.  She was the widow of Nehemiah Englert to whom she was married in 1854.

Mrs. Englert – known to her many friends as “Grandma” Englert – was the friend and neighbor of Indians who lived in Sandusky-co, in her girlhood.  In recent years she had been the oldest representative of five generations.  Six brothers and a sister and two  sons and a daughter survive.

The Fremont Daily News, Monday, 13-July-1936, page 1, column 2 records the death of Henry M. Shively:

DEATH STRIKES HENRY SHIVELY

Retired Farmer, 96, Is Stricken In Home

Henry M. Shively, 96, a Sandusky county pioneer and one of the oldest and most widely-known Fremont residents, died in his home, 1243 West State street, Monday at 4:30 a.m., following a prolonged illness of heart ailment.  Mr. Shively had not been seriously ill, however, until about a month ago when dropsy also developed.  Mr. Shively was born Jan. 23, 1840, a son of Joseph and Susan Overmyer Shively, on a farm in Ottawa county, just across the Sandusky county line, north of Lindsey.  One of 10 children, he spent the early years of his life on his father’s farm, removing with the family to Sandusky township in 1855.  He attended the township schools and received instructions from his mother in the language of his parents’ fatherland.  He married Miss Harriet Susan Boop, May 21, 1863, the late Rev. Lang, a Lutheran pastor performing the ceremony and the couple moved to their own farm, two miles west of Fremont, near Muscalonge creek.  One child was born to them, Mrs. Anna E. Hiett, with whom Mr. Shively lived in the last years of his life.  The first Mrs. Shively died Oct. 28, 1886, and Nov. 3, 1887, he married Miss Abbie Kaiser, of Fremont.  They moved to Fremont in 1893, taking up their residence in the home in which he died.  The second Mrs. Shively retired from the farm in 1893 but for a number of years he also worked at various occupations in Fremont.  Mrs. Shively, who belonged to Fremont Encampment, I.O.O.F., was the oldest paid-up member, being a member of the lodge more than 50 years.  He is survived by the daughter, Mrs. Hiett; one brother, Lewis Shively, living west of Fremont; two grandchildren, Mrs. Muriel Smith, of Cleveland, and Howard E. Hiett, of Toledo, together with a number of nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held in the home Wednesday at 2:30, the Rev. A. H. Paffly, past of Grace Lutheran church, officiating.  Burial will be in Four-Mile House cemetery by Ochs Bros.  The body will be returned to the home late Monday. 

The following was copied from the Fremont Daily News, Friday, January 28, 1916, Page 1, Column 2:

Death At Lindsey

Of Life Long Resident Of Sandusky County, George A. Shively

Grip Was The Immediate Cause, Although Deceased Had Been IN Ill Health

The Past Three Years----Funeral Sunday.

Special To the News.

Lindsey, Jan. 28.—George Alfred Shively, a life long resident of this county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. C. Adams, Friday morning  at 9:15.  The immediate cause of his death was the grip, but Mr. Shively had been suffering from a complication of diseases and dropsy for about three years.   He was aged 71 years, 10 months and 5 days, and was born in this county.  Mrs. Shively died 23 years ago and since that time the deceased had made his home with his children, the greater part with Mrs. Adams.  The surviving children are Mrs. Adams, of Lindsey; Mrs. Will Hess, of Rosebush, Mich.; Mrs. George Murphy, of Pemberville; Irvin Shively, of Rosebush, Mich., and Frank Shively, of Hessville. There are also two brothers and two sisters, Solomon Shively, of Hessville; Louis Shively, of the Four-Mile House, Mrs. Sarah Engler and Mrs. Jacob Kramb, of Fremont. The funeral services will be held some time Sunday at the Reformed church, Rev. Henning, of the United Brethren church, with which the deceased was united to officiate.  Interment will be made in the Four-Mile House cemetery.

The following was found in Fremont Daily Messenger, Monday, March 19, 1934, Page 2, Column 4:

Pioneer Dies At Hessville

Solomon Shively, 88, is Called; Rites To Be Wednesday

Solomon Shively, 88, native pioneer of Washington township, Sandusky county, died at his home in Hessville at 1 o’clock Monday. Death was due to dropsy and complications.

The funeral services will be held from the late home at 2:30 o’clcok Wednesday afternoon.  Rev. Harold Yokum, of the Hessville Lutheran church, will officiate and burial will be made at Oakwood cemetery, Fremont.

The deceased, a son of Joseph and Sue (Overmyer) Shively, early pioneers, was born in Washington township on March 3, 1846 and he practically spent his entire career in that vicinity.

Mr. Shively took up agricultural pursuits at an early age and followed them successfully until 1914 when he retired from active service and moved to Hessville.

He was one of the best known residents of his community and a man of sterling worth whose passing will be mourned by a large circle of friends and relatives.

The widow and two sons, Melvin C. Shively, of Fremont, and Benjamin L. Shively, of Washington township; three brothers, Henry Shively, 94, of Fremont; William Shively, of Fremont, and Lewis Shively, of Greensburough, Texas; four grand children and three great grandchildren survive.

Fremont News-Messenger, Thursday, March 7, 1946, Page 1, Column 1:

Lewis Shively, 80, Dies In Hospital

Lewis W. Shively, 80, of Washington township, died at Community hospital at 8:30 a.m. Thursday.  He had been bedfast since November 14, 1945, and had been admitted to the hospital Frebruary 27.

A life-long resident of Washington township, he is one of the best known farmers of that district.  He was born there January 21, 1866, a son of Joseph and Susan Overmyer Shively.  He is the last member of the family, having been preceded in death by 10 brothers, two sisters and the parents.  On November 15, 1885, he married Miss Sarah Ann Rafferty, also of Washington township.  She preceded him in death 19 years ago.

Surviving are two sons, Ivan D., of Fremont and Oliver B., of Washington township; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Williamson, Lindsey, and Mrs. Alva Swinehart, Washington township.  There are 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a son, Lloyd, and by two grandchildren.

The body will remain at the Weller-Wonderly funeral home.  Services will be held there at 2 p.m. Saturday, and at 2:30 p.m. from the Salem Lutheran Four-Mile House church, of which he was a lifelong member, Rev. Paul Gerlach officiating.  Burial will be at the Four-Mile House cemetery.

Joseph Franklin Shively, Son Of Joseph Shively And Susanna Overmyer, From Sandusky County, Ohio

A Shively researcher recently enquired about the lineage of Joseph Franklin Shively who lived in Sandusky County, Ohio.  There were at least two men in Sandusky County, Ohio with the name of Joseph Franklin Shively.  There are several men with the name Joseph Shively in the Sandusky County records thus these Shively histories requires close attention.  An excellent source of information for the Shively obituaries in the Sandusky County area is the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont, Ohio.  Many thanks are due  to Sharon Barnett who works at the library and who recently extracted some of the newspaper obituaries that follow at the end of this article.

It was determined that the Joseph Franklin Shively who the Shively researcher was looking for was Joseph Franklin Shively, born 1848 died 1929 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.  He married Alice A. King who was born in 1854 and died 1946 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.  In the records most usual he gave his name as Frank Shively.  Located on the 1870 Eaton County, Michigan census in the household of Charles Tossey is Franklin Shiveley age 22 who is a farm laborer.  On the 1880 Jackson County, Michigan census is the family of Frank Shively age 31 a farmer, wife Alice Shively age 26 and son Linus age 4. On the 1900 Presque Isle County, Michigan census is the family of "James" F Shively born July 1848 age 51 a carpenter, wife Alice born June 1854 age 45, son Linus born August 1876 age 23 and daughter Pearl born March 1881 age 19.  In 1910 Joseph Shively is found in Garfield County, Oklahoma listed as Joseph F age 61, wife Alice A age 55, daughter-in-law Bell W Shively age 32 and grandson Carlton W Shively age 11.  Joseph and Alice are still in Garfield County, Ok in 1920 where listed is Joseph F Shively age 71 a carpenter and wife Alice age 65.

Extracted from The History Of Sandusky County, Ohio written by Homer Everett, H. Z. Williams, Cleveland, Ohio, 1882, page 769 is an article about the parents of Joseph Franklin Shively:                              Joseph Shively, an old settler and a worthy citizen, departed this life in the latter part of the summer of 1881.  He was born in Union county, Pennsylvania, in 1812, and came to Sandusky county and settled in this township in 1834.  The following year he was united in marriage to Susanna Obermoyer, daughter of George Obermoyer.  They reared a family of ten children, viz: Sarah (Engler) and Elizabeth (Kramb), Washington township; Henry, Sandusky; John, Michigan; George A., Sandusky; Solomon, Washington; Franklin, Michigan; William H., Texas; James A. and Lewis W., Washington.  Mr. Shively was by trade a wagon maker.

The newspaper obituary for a sister of Joseph Franklin Shively, Elizabeth Shively Kramb, further supports the lineage.  Extracted by Sharon Barnett from The Fremont Daily Messenger, Thursday, January 2, 1930, Pages 1 and 5:

Aged Pioneer Passes Away

Mrs.Elizabeth Kramb Unable To Fight Off Ravages of Disease

Mrs. Elizabeth Kramb, 92, widow of the well-known H.J. Kramb, at one time recorder of Sandusky county, and one of the oldest women in Sandusky county, died this morning at her home, 1208 west State street, of a week's illness with bronchial pneumonia, which started with a cold, but with which she took to her bed a week ago.  Before that time Mrs. Kramb had been in good health for one of her advanced years.

The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at the late home, conducted by the Rev. Dr. W. H. Lehmann at 2 o'clock, and burial will follow in the family lot at Four-Mile House cemetery at the side of her husband.

Elizabeth Shively was the maiden name of the deceased, a daughter of Joseph and Susan Overmyer Shively, born on her father's farm north of Lindsey, September 10, 1837.  On April 22, 1866, she was married to Henry J. Kramb, the death in 1912.

The young couple first took up their home on a farm for a short time near Lindsey and later the husband moved to Lindsey with his family and operated a well-known Kramb hardware store.  They remained there until the late 80's

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when Mr. Kramb was elected recorder of Sandusky county, which office he held for two terms, a period of six years, altogether.  The family them moved to Fremont, to west State street, which place has been the family home ever since.

Mr. and Mrs. Kramb were the parents of eight children, five of whom are living, Charles Kramb, Mrs. A. G. McMillan, Mrs. A. C. Moore, Mrs. Carl F. Steinle, all of Fremont, and Mrs. G. F. Benner of Norwalk.  Three daughters preceded in death, one, an infant, and Misses Ida and Anna Kramb, who were young women at the time they passed away.  There are eight grand children; also three bothers, Henry and Solomon Shively, of Fremont, and Lewis Shively, of Washington township.

Within the last year, two of Mrs. Kramb’s brothers, and one sister died.  James Shively, 69, of Toledo, Frank Shively, 85, of Oklahoma, and Mrs. Sarah Engler, 93 who made her home with Mrs. Kramb.  Ever since the death of Miss Ida Kramb, a number of years ago, the daughter, Mrs. McMillan, and family have resided at the Kramb home in order to look after the aged woman, and they tenderly and faithfully cared for her.

Mrs. Kramb was always a member of the Lutheran faith and belonged to Grace Lutheran church, which she attended regularly as long as she was able.  She was essentially a home woman, entirely devoted to her family, to whom she was ever a loving and devoted wife and mother.  All her life she was a resident of Sandusky county, either at Lindsey or Fremont, and she was one of the well-known,  and beloved pioneer women.  Her quiet unassuming character won her hosts of friends who will regret to learn of her death, even though she was full of years when the final summons came.  Their sympathy will be extended to the bereaved children.

The death of Joseph Franklin Shively was reported back to Sandusky County as noted in The Sandusky Star Journal, Tuesday, August 20, 1929, Page 7, Column 3:

Frank Shively Dies

FREMONT, Aug. 20--Relatives and friends here were advised today of the death at Enid, Oklahoma, of Frank Shively, 82, a former well known Fremonter.

Children Of Abraham Shively And Barbara Kibler In Allen And Hardin Counties, Ohio

Abraham Shively was born ca. 1815, died 24-Dec-1861.  His wife was Barbara Kibler born ca. 1817, died 15-Dec-1899.  Barbara married a second time on 14-Sep-1871 in Allen County, Ohio to David Spellman. Barbara Kibler Shively Spellman filed for divorce from David Spellman in Allen County, Ohio in 1891. Children of Abraham and Barbara Shively were:  Adam born 1840, Isaac born 1842, Daniel born 1846, Lucinda born 1849, Caroline born 1851, Solomon born 1852 and Jemima born 1855.  

From the Ohio Death Certificate for Adam Shively it is known that he was born 28-Dec-1840 and died at age 73 years, 3 months and 8 days in Alger, Hardin County, Ohio on 7-Apr-1914. He was buried in Preston Cemetery.

From a family album with no source listed is the obituary for Isaac Shively.  

ISAAC SHIVELY

Issac Shively, son of Abraham and Barbara Shively, was born in Seneca county, Ohio, April 6, 1842, and died at his home in Alger, Hardin county, Ohio, March 15, 1910, aged 67 years, 11 months and 8 days.

He moved with his parents to Allen county, Ohio, when 15 years of age, where he lived until 1898, when he moved with his family to Alger where he has since lived.

He was united in marriage to Sarah Hipsher, April 23, 1865.   To this union were born five children, two sons and three daughters; Jessie, who died early infancy, George W., Charity, Charity Ellen Fisher, Nancy Rosetta Sauner, and Nora Belle Klingler.

He enlisted in Co. G, 57th Reg. of Ohio Volunteers, in 1861 and for three years and eighteen days was a faithful defender of his country.  He was honorably discharged. 

Samuel Shively was born ca. 1844.  He died of measles on 28-February-1863 at Young's Point, LA while serving in Co. G, 57th Reg Ohio Inf. Volunteers

The following information was found in Ingersoll’s Century History, Santa Monica Bay Cities, Prefaced with A Brief History of the State of California A Condensed History of Los Angeles County 1542 to 1908, Luther A. Ingersoll, Los Angeles,1908, pages 414-416.

DANIEL SHIVELY – The names of Daniel Shively, with that of his most estimable widow, are intimately associated with the history of the city of Sawtelle.  Mr. Shively was a native of Ohio and was born in Hardin County, October 24^th, 1846.  At the age of nine years he was compelled to assume responsibilities to aid in support of the family that usually come to men only.  Upon the breaking out of the Civil War he enlisted in the 130^th Indiana Infantry and served in the ranks for a period of three years, participating in many of the bloodiest battles of the conflict.  He was twice wounded, an injury to his head causing him pain up to the day of his death.  After mustering out of the army, Mr. Shively followed contracting in brick work near Lima, Ohio.

In 1876 he married at Fort Wayne, Indiana, Miss Sarah Lucelia Booth, a daughter of Sidney Smith and Mary Jane (Whaiples) Booth, of Mentor, Ohio.  Mr. Booth was of English parentage, a son of Sir John Booth, Earl of Booth Ford, North of England, a landlord of wealth and high social standing.  He came to America and located at Mentor.  Sidney Smith Booth latterly located with his family at Paynesville, Ohio, and it was here that Mrs. Shively spent her girlhood.  She was educated in a private school under the care of a governess.  Mrs. Mary Janes Whaiples Booth was a direct descendant of William Whaiples, who was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Immediately after marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Shively came west to Peru, Kansas, where he engaged in farming and she, meantime, taught school.  Later they lived at Dedan, Chanute and finally at Chard, Kansas, where they engaged extensively in merchandising and where he held the office of postmaster.  Here they suffered severe loss by fire—the store with a valuable stock of merchandise all going up in smoke.  Mr. and Mrs. Shively then went to Coffeyville, Kansas, and she engaged in the restaurant business, while he conducted a photograph gallery.  In 1888 they came to California and for a time lived on Spring Street, Los Angeles.

In 1901 they located at Sawtelle when the now thrifty little city was in its infancy.  They invested in town property and became a factor in its industrial , social and civic advancement.

Mr. Shively was in every way a most exemplary and useful citizen.  He was a devout member of the religious order of Dunkards, was broad in his piety and tolerant of the religious beliefs of others.  He was an honored member of Burnside Post, No. 188, G.A.R., of Sawtelle, and the following tribute to his memory is quoted from a Memorial Address of the Post published in the Sawtelle Sentinel:

“In the death of Daniel Shively, another name is stricken from the ever lessening list of G.A.R.   He was a man of generous impulses and never forgot the hospitable ways of the pioneer.  The stranger and the beggar never failed to find food and shelter at his hands.  He was often at the bedside of the sick, and he delighted in the performance of all kinds of neighborly offices.  He was a man of sound sense and strong convictions.  He was candid and outspoken in his convictions.  He lived nobly and died peacefully.”

Mr. Shively died June 26^th, 1907, the result of a stroke of paralysis about six months previous thereto.  The funeral obsequies took place at the Baptist Church, the Rev. George Taylor preaching the sermon which was followed by the service of the G.A.R. and the W.R.C.  Interment was in Sunset Cemetery, at which a choir rendered his favorite hymn, Only Remembered By What I Have Done.

From the family album with no source listed was the obituary for Lucinda Shively Mumea.

Lucinda Shively Mumea, was born in Billtown, Hardin County, Ohio, February 14, 1849.  She died at her home in Columbus Grove, Ohio, August 29th, 1912,  at the age of 63 years, 6 months and 15 days.  She was married to John T. Mumea, April 23rd, 1865.  To this union was born six children, George D., Barbara B., Daniel W., John T., Jemima R., and Charlottia M.  Two of these children preceded her to the heavenly home.  She leaves to mourn her decease, a husband, two sons, two daughters, nine grandchildren and two great-grand children, two sisters and two brothers.  In addition to these of her own family, a host of friends and neighbors, who knew her intimately as a modest, unassuming, but kind hearted christian woman, who with loving heart and helpful hand was always read to do what she could to minister to the necessities of others and make their lot in life a pleasant one, bear testimony to her faithfulness and kindness in all possible way.  Her funeral services were held at the home Saturday morning, August 31st, her pastor, Rev. Dr. Carter, speaking from the words, "She hath done what she could"--Mark 14:18.  Her remains were laid to rest in the Bogart cemetery.

The following newspaper obituary was extracted from The Lima News, Lima, Ohio, Thursday, November 5, 1931, Page 4, Column 2:

Mrs. Caroline Fisher Dies At Col. Grove

(Special to The Lima News)

COLUMBUS GROVE, Nov. 5--Mrs. Caroline Fisher, 80, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Eversole, south of Columbus Grove, Wednesday afternoon.  Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Christian church and burial will be at the Bogart cemetery.

Rev. Jacob Frazier will officiate. The following children survive:  Mrs. Charles Fetter, of Lima; Mr. Sol Fisher, of Bluffton, O.; Daniel and Newton Fisher, of Columbus Grove; Mrs. Bertha Mumea of Plymouth, O.; Mrs. O. C. Scott of Chardon, O.; Jesse Fisher, of Monroe, Mich.; Michael Fisher, of Lansing, Mich.; Mrs. Jesse Mumea of Monroe, Mich., and the daughter, Mrs. Eversole, at whose home Mrs. Fisher had resided recently.

Extracted from the Lima Sunday News, Lima, Ohio, Sunday, December 17, 1933, Page 2, Column 2:

Saul Shibely

ALGER, Dec. 16--Funeral services for Saul Shibely, 80, who died at 1:30 p.m. Friday in his home here, will be held today at 2 p.m. in the Alger M. E. church. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery at Ada.  Shibely, who had been a resident of Alger and vicinity all his life, is survived by a son, Ezra, of Ada; one daughter, Mrs. Etta Gossard, of Alger; a sister, Mrs. Jeamia Peoples, of Roundhead; five grandchildren, and three great grand-children.

Extracted from the Lima News, Lima, Ohio, Wednesday, December 16, 1936:

Mrs. Jemima Peoples

ALGER, Dec. 18--Mrs. Jemima Peoples, 81, of Plesant Hill, north of here, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday in her home after a week's illness of bronchial pneumonia.  She was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church.  She had lived practically all her life in this district.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John Preston, McGuffey Route 1, Mrs. Della Tidd, Belle Center; one son, John Peoples, Harrod Route 1 and 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday from The Methodist Episcopal church by the Rev. Tucker, pastor. Burial will be in Preston cemetery.The Hanson funeral home has charge of service.

Civil War Pension Of Samuel Shively - Claimed By His Mother, Barbara Kibler Shively Spellman

Samuel Shively was born in Ohio ca. 1844.  He was the son of Abraham Shively (born ca. 1815, died 24-Dec-1861) and Barbara Kibler (born ca. 1817, died 16-Dec-1899).  His mother, Barbara, married a second time on 14-Sep-1871 in Allen County, Ohio to David Spellman. Barbara Kibler Shively Spellman filed for divorce from David Spellman in Allen County, Ohio in 1891. Abraham Shively was the son of Jacob Shively, born 1793 and died 1861 in Allen County, Ohio and Anna (last name unknown) who was born 1789.  Abraham Shively descends from the Durs Schaublin line of the Canton of Baselland, Switzerland.  Records of the children of Abraham Shively and Barbara Kibler are found, for the most part, in Allen County and Hardin County, Ohio.

The children of Abraham and Barbara Shively were: Adam born 1840, Isaac born 1842, Samuel born 1844, Daniel born 1846, Lucinda born 1849, Caroline born 1851, Solomon born 1852 and Jemima born 1855.   Abraham and Barbara are listed on the 1850 VanBuren Township, Hancock County, Ohio census record.  The family moved to Allen County, Ohio where they are found on the 1860 census record in Richland Township.   In 1870 Barbara and the children remaining at home are found in Jackson Township, Allen County.

Civil War records show that Samuel, Adam and Isaac served on the Union side in Company G, 57th Infantry Regiment,  of Ohio.  Adam and Isaac are both recorded as enlisting on 9-November-1861.  Adam mustered out on 12-June-1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.  There is a Civil War pension file by Adam's wife, Lavina, for their "helpless child" Daniel R. Shively.  Isaac mustered out on 15-December-1864 at Louisville, KY.   Samuel enlisted on 27-October-1862.  He died "of disease" on 28-February-1863 at Young's Point,  LA.  Samuel's mother, Barbara, filed for a Civil War pension under his name.  Daniel enlisted in the 130th Indiana Infantry and served in the ranks for a period of three years.  He was twice wounded, an injury to his head causing him pain up to the day of this death.

Back portion of post card mentions Samuel Shively

At the left is the writing contained on the back of a post card which contains the pictures of Jemima Shively and her brother Daniel Shively.  "Jemmia Shivley before married. Dan Shivley in Civil war.  3 other Brothers in Civil War - Isaac, Adam, Sam Shively in Civil War - (Sam died in Civil War, died of measles - buried on southern soil)

Extracts from the Civil War pension claim by Barbara Kibler Shively Spellman:

War of 1861        Claim For Mother’s Pension           WC127812

Brief in the case of Barbara Shively, Mother of Samuel Shively, Pri. G. 57^th Ohio Vol., resident of Allen County, and State of Ohio

Post Office address:  Herring, Ohio

Declaration And Identification In Due Form

Proof Exhibited

SERVICE:  The Adjt. Gen. Reports muster Oct. 27, 1862 and death February 28, 1863, at Young’s Point, La., of chronic diarrhea.  Surgeon General reports death by congestive fever.  Officer testifies soldier entered hospital for measles and diarrhea contracted in line of duty.

Competent witnesses testify that soldier was son of claimant, that he left no widow nor child, that her husband died in 1861, that she has and had no property nor means, that from the time of husband’s death solider provided claimant a home, furnished her food and clothing and entirely supported her, and after enlistment give her $100.

AGENT:  Robert Mahaffey, Herring, Ohio

Admitted April 9, 1869, to a pension of $8.00 per month, commencing February 28, 1863

Mother’s Claim For Pension

The State of Ohio, County of Allen, SS

On this 10^th day of June, A.D., 1868, personally appeared before me Cha M Hughes, Probate Judge, a Court of Record within and for said County, Barbara Shively, aged 48 years, a resident of Ada, in the County of Hardin, and State of Ohio, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress approved July 14, 1862.  That she is the widow of Abraham Shively, deceased, and mother of Samuel Shively, deceased, who was a Private, in Company G, commanded by Captain Wilson, in the 57^th Regiment of Ohio Vols, commanded by Colonel Wm. Wungen in the war of 1861, who died at Youngs Point, La of measles February 28, 1863 while in the line of duty in the service of the United States.

Jemima Shively and Daniel Shively

Jemima Shively was a brother to Samuel Shively.  She married Isaac Peoples.

Claim for pension State of Ohio County of Allen

No. 127.812

In the matter of pension claim No 127.812 of Barbra Shively now Spellman, mother of Samuel Shively deceased   Private Co G 57^th Regt Ohio Inf Vols

On this the 29 Day of Jan 1892 personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for said county and state aforesaid duly authorized to administer oaths

Isaac Peoples aged 37 years

Jemima Peoples aged 36 years

Whose post office address are Alger (P.O.) Hardin County, Ohio who being duly sworn in relative to above claim:  that they been personally and intimentely acquainted with Barbra Shively now Spellman for the past 18 years and (know) that they have kept claimant for the past 5 years and that the claimant is the mother of Jemima Peoples, on of the affiants and they also further declare and swear that the claimant has nothing financially to support herself with and she is weak and totally broken down and totally disabled from the performance of manual labor and that she is 75 years old and totally blind.  We also remember that she is the mother of Samuel Shively deceased who was a member Co. G 57 Regt Ohio Inft Vols.  We also remember that the claimant drew a pension at $8 dollars per month on the death of her son Samuel Shively deceased  Also one of the affiants  Jemima Peoples is a sister to the deceased soldier.  About 5 years ago David Spellman left the claimant and since that time she has been kept by us as she had no means of support except from what we gave her and other relatives and friends   we also know that the claimant is divorced from said David Spellman by the Court of Allen County Ohio therefore she is free and unmarried at this time and living with us and we are caring and providing for her support to keep her from going to the County infirmary.  We further declare that we know the facts by reason of keeping and taking care of said Barbra Shively now Spellman the claimant

Isaac Peoples

Jemima Peoples

Isaac Shively was a brother to Samuel Shively and served in the same unit as Samuel Shively.

Claim No 127.812                            State of Ohio   County of Allen  S.S.

Of Barbra Shively                             in the matter of pension

Now Spellman                                  Claim No 127.812  of

Mother of Samuel Shively               Barbra Shively now Spellman, mother of

deceased                                           Samuel Shively deceased late Private

                                                            Co. G. 57^th Regt. Ohio Inft Vols

On this the 29^th of January A.D. 1892 personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for said Co and State duly authorized to administer oaths

Isaac Shiveley  Aged 49 years

Whose Post Office address is Herring P.O.       Allen County, Ohio   who is credible and entitled to Credit who states in regard to said Claim for pension that he is a son of claimant:  that he was a member of Co. G. 57^th Regt Ohio Inft Vols that the deceased soldier died in front of Vicksburgh Miss in 1863 from measles. He also states this that his mother Barbra Shiveley now Spilman the claimant in 75 years old and feeble and blind and that she is totally disabled from the performance of manuel labor and totally unable to support herself without the aid of friends as she has nothing financially to support herself and if it would not be for her daughter she would be a charge for the County infirmary:  he also states the claimant drew a pension on her son who died at Vicksburgh Miss who was a member Co. G. 57 Regt O.V.I. at the rate of $8. Dollars per month on Certificate No. 127.812 at Cin & Columbus Ohio Agencies prior to remaring David Spilman and about 5 years ago the said Spillman left claimant destitute and she remains the same at this time: And from what he has learned the claimant has been granted a divorce from said David Spillman and is now a free woman: and single

He states he knows the facts from seeing his mother and living close to her ever since 1865.  He also states he has no interest either direct or indirect to the prosecution of this claim for pension

State Of Ohio               Isaac Shively late Private Co. G. 57^th Regt Ohio Inft Vols

Co. Of Allen            Sworn to and subscribed to before me this 29 day of January. I also certify that I have no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.  I also certify that affiant is a credible and entitled to credit

                                                                                          Jeremiah Bechtel

See certificate on                                                           Notary Public

file at pension office                                                      Allen County Ohio

Washington D.C.

David Austin Shively And Wife, Rhena "Catherine" Naber, From Wabash County, Indiana To Los Angeles County, California

David Austin Shively was born 8-October-1885 in Wabash County, Indiana.  He was married on 28-January-1908 in Wabash County, Indiana to Rhena "Catherine" Naber.  She was born on 5-December-1886.  Austin Shively was the son of John W. Shively (born May-1860, Miami County, IN died 7-August-1933 Howard County, IN) and Julia Ann Butterbaugh (died 1930).  John W. and Julia Shively are buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, IN.

The photo at the left was extracted from The Arcadia Tribune, Arcadia, California, Sunday, February 25, 1973, Page 9, Columns 1-2:

A. Shively 65th Marked

Mr. and Mrs. Austin Shively were honored on their 65th wedding anniversary at a reception held at the home of their granddaughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Merle E. Jones Jr. of West Forest Avenue in Arcadia.  The Shivelys, who reside in Monrovia, were longtime Arcadia residents.  The home was beautifully decorated with white wedding bells and floral arrangements, one of which was anthuriums, torch ginger, ti leaves and other exotic blooms, sent from Hawaii by their son, Don and his wife, Dorothy, who were unable to be present.

Their daughter, Miriam, and her husband, Edward Davis of Runnings Springs and the couple's five grandchildren were at the celebration.  Grandchildren are:  Wayne Davis, Glendora; Kaye Davis Cefaloni of San Jose; Paul Shively of Glendora; Bruce Shively, Arcadia, and the hostess, Donna Jones.  The Shivelys also have 11 great grandchildren.

Mr. Shively's sister, Mrs. Maud Replogle, from LaVerne was the only one present who was at the wedding 65 years ago.

One wall of the living room was highlighted with pictures of the Shivelys on their wedding day, past wedding anniversaries, and other family pictures dating back to the turn of the century, which had been framed and hung especially for the reception by Mrs. Jones.

Mrs. Shively wore a white orchid and he a white carnation, which were given them by their daughter and son-in-law.  More than 70 relatives and friends celebrated the great day with the couple.

Catherine Naber became the bride of Austin Shively in North Manchester, Ind., and their 65th anniversary was celebrated Jan. 28.

They lived on a farm in Indiana until 1924 when they came to California and settled in Arcadia, where they resided until 1957 when they moved to their present home in Monrovia.

Mr. Shively was an electrical contractor until he retired in 1951.  The couple were active members of the Arcadia Presbyterian Church for many years.

The picture at the right was extracted from The Arcadia Tribune, Arcadia, California, Friday, July 13, 1934, Page 4, Column 4:

Shively-Davis Nuptials

Miriam Shively Wed, Saturday Evening, At Community Church;

Many Guests

On Saturday evening Arcadia Community church was the scene of a beautiful wedding ceremony when Miriam Shively, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Shively of 53 Haven street, became the bride of Edward N. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. N.E. Davis of 715 North Marengo avenue, Pasadena.

Eight o'clock was the hour of the nuptials, and the bride wore a gown of white chiffon organdy over white taffeta fashioned in princess style, and carried white gardenias, lilies of the valley and orchids.  The bride also wore a finger tip length veil trimmed with lace border, and was given in marriage by her father.

Miss Vera Goehler, cousin of the bride, from Indiana, attired in a gown of apricot taffeta with harmonizing wide green sash, served her cousin as maid of honor, and carried Talisman roses and sweet peas.  The matron of honor was Mrs. Otto Cytron, who wore a green taffeta with pink sash and carried pink roses and sweet peas.  Otto Cytron, a close friend of the groom, served as best man and Herbert Owens and Henry Shedd were ushers.

Mrs. Helen Bliss Hutchison, harpist, played softly "The Song of Love,", "Liebestraum" throughout the ceremony, and played the wedding march by Mendelsohn also on the harp. The soloist, Donald Shively, brother of the bride, sang "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life," accompanied on the harp.  Dr. N. Milo Fiske read the wedding service.

The mother of the bride wore a flowered organelle over apricot and a corsage of gardenias; the mother of the bridegroom was attired in a navy blue gown.

After a reception, following the ceremony, held at the home of the bride's parents, which was attended by seventy-five friends and relatives, the pair left for a honeymoon trip of three weeks which will take them to San Francisco, Crater Lake, Oregon Caves, Seattle, Vancouver and other points north.  The bride wore a shell pink crepe going-away outfit with white accessories.

One hundred and fifty friends and relatives attended the wedding ceremony.  The brides a graduate of Monrovia high school and is a charter member of the Theta Phi sorority.  The bridegroom attended Washington State Normal School before coming to California.  After August 1 the pair will be at home in Pasadena.

Austin (listed as Oston) Shively is listed with his parents on the 1900 Chester Township, Wabash County, Indiana census.  Austin Shively, wife Rueha and daughter Meriam are listed on the 1910 Chester Township, Wabash County, Indiana census.  In the 1920 Wasbash County census is the household of Austin Shively, wife Rhena, daughter Merriam and son Donald.  The family is listed on the 1930 Pasadena Township, city of Arcadia, Los Angeles, County, California census.  In the household are Austin Shively, wife Kathryn, daughter Miriam, son Donald and mother-in-law Mary Naber.

The Arcadia Tribune contains several articles on the family of Austin Shively.  Extracted from The Arcadia Tribune, Friday, July 31, 1931, Page 7, Column 3:

Indiana To Be Visited

Seven Years' Absence From Home Town Reveals Many Changes But 

Happiness Will Reign

Tuesday saw the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Shively of Haven street, for their former home in New Manchester, Indiana, Mrs. Mary Naber, mother of Mrs. Shively, accompanying them on the automobile trip.

Mrs. Naber has lived in Arcadia for the last two years, but will be left in Indiana when the Shively family returns about September 1.  Donald Shively, son of the Haven street couple, left a few weeks ago for Indiana, and will more likely return with his parents after several months' visit.

Mrs. Shively has not been back to her old home for seven years, though Mr. Shively was called back through illness in his family last year, remaining but a few days.

Mr. and Mrs. Shively grew up together on the same street in New Manchester, and all their relatives and many friends are still there, which means a truly enjoyable stay will be had by the Arcadia electrician, by his wife and son.