Thomas Shoemaker

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Thomas Shelly, in the household of Henry Shelly
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Thomas Shoemaker, step-son, works on farm, in the household of Henry Shelley

Other Events:

• Name: Jacob Shumaker

Jacob married Julia Ann Myton on 2 Nov 1865 in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States, and was divorced before 1870. Julia (daughter of Robert Myton and Rhoda Homan) was born on 10 May 1843 in Crawford County, Ohio, United States; died on 18 Jan 1914 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 20 Jan 1914 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Vernon Township, Crawford County, Ohio, United States; as Julia Ann Myton, in the household of Robert Myton
• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Julia Shelly, in the household of Henry Shelly
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Julia Shelley, wife, in the household of Henry Shelley
• Beneficiary: Feb 1889; the will of her husband Henry Shelley
• Executor: Feb 1889; Julia A. Shelley was named executrix in the will of her husband Henry Shelley
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Julia A. Shelly, wife, 2 children/2 living, in the household of Henry Shelly
• Military Pension: 31 May 1904, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; filed a Declaration for Widow's Pension (Application #807747, Certificate #585534)
• Newspaper: 28 Jan 1909; Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio), 28 January 1909, p8: Sick with Lagrippe
• Census: 1910, Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Julia A. Shelley, widow, 7 children born-4 living, head of household
• Obituary: 22 Jan 1914; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio) 22 January 1914, p8
• Newspaper: 26 Feb 1914; Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio), 26 February 1914, p2
• Probate: 13 Mar 1914, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, page 8

Notes:

Obituary:

JULIA A. SHELLY
Julia A. Shelly, wife of Henry Shelly, deceased, was born May 10, 1842, in Crawford county, O., and died at her home near Payne O., Jan. 18, 1914, aged 71 years, 9 months, and 8 days. She came to Paulding County with her parents in early childhood, and has spent the most of her life in this vicinity.
She was united in marriage to Henry Shelly, Jan. 6, 1870, and to this union 5 daughters were born; Carrie, deceased, Emma, wife of Isaac Body, Victoria, wife of William Brewer, Ada, wife of George Fugate, and Lucy, deceased. Mrs. Shelly was twice married and is survived by one son by the former marriage, Chas. Shoemaker, of Bridgeburg, Canada.
Mrs. Shelly was converted and baptized in her youth and took her membership with the U. B. church. About 8 years ago she united with the Christian church at this place, and remained faithful until the last.
The family and relatives desire to express their gratitude for the kindness shown to them by their neighbors and friends during her sickness until death; and to the Ladies' Aid Society and to the Home Circle Club for beautiful flowers, the tokens of love and friendship.
Those present at the funeral from a distance were: Mrs. Vansdale, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Vansdale, William Vandsdale, Mr. and Mrs. Will Cowell, Mrs. Myrtle Emerick, Mrs. Geo Solan and Mr. and Mrs. Will Ulenbake of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. James Salway of Dixon, Ohio, Mrs. Etta Sutters of Vanlue, Ohio, Charles Shoemeaker of Bridgeburg, Canada, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fugate and daughter of West Mansfield, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Shoemaker of Joliet, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Shoemaker of Melrose, O.

Military Pension:

—Julia A. Shelly, his widow, filed a Claim for Widow's Pension on May 31, 1904. In this application she states "She was divorced from her former husband Jacob Shumaker and the Soldier had two former wives named Abagail and Mahala both died before my marriage to him."
Papers included in this application:
—Certificate of Property Assessment. The description by the County Auditor is as follows: 1903. The west half of the west half of the south west quarter of section 26 Tp two north of range one (6) east in Paulding County Ohio 40 acres. Value $1,050.00, property standing in the name of Henry Shelley. No property in the name of Julia A. Shelley.
—Certified Copy of Marriage License. The State of Indiana, Allen County, for the marriage of Henry Shelley and Julia Ann Myton, by Samuel Freeman, J. P.
—Certified Copy of Henry's Will.
—Certified Copy of Henry's Death Record.
—Pension Dropped - Julia A. Shelley, widow of Henry Shelley was dropped from the roll because of death, January 18, 1914.

Newspaper:

Mrs. Henry Shelley is very sick with lagrippe at this writing.

Obituary:

Payne
Mrs. Henry Shelley or Grandma Shelby, as she is known, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Isaac Bodey. Her funeral will be held at the Christian church on Tuesday afternoon.

Newspaper:

Probate Court: Will and application to probate same filed of Julia A. Shelley, deceased.

Probate:

FUNERAL NOTICE
Mrs. Henry Shelley or Grandma Shelby, as she is known, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Isaac Bodey. Her funeral will be held at the Christian church on Tuesday afternoon.

Newspaper:

Part XLI
Pioneers
Shelley and Quince Families
Frances and Mary Jane (Shanberg) Shelley were natives of France, and members of the Catholic church. Mr. Shelley attended in Paris seven years, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley were married in France and there in France were born seven children. Mary, Catherine, Mary Ann, Martha, Lovina, Henry and Victoria. Francis Jr., and Peter were born in this country. The family emigrated to America in 1831 and settled in Richland county. In 1840 the family came to Paulding county and entered 80 acres of land one mile north of Payne on north-east corner. They built their cabin where the home of Mr. Cox now stands. They lived there with their family until the death of Mr. Shelley, August 6 1866.
Mrs. Emma Bodey a grand-daughter remembers hearing them tell of the roof blowing off the cabin one night. The parents and daughters slept downstairs in the small cabin and the sons in the loft. This night a man way-farer was a guest and the boys and guest were compelled to descend quickly in abbreviated costumes. While the parents remained faithful to the Catholic faith, the children later joined the United Brethren church. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Shelley made her home with her son Henry Shelley who lived in the home at Lamb's corners and with her daughter Mrs. Quince. She died March 20, 1885, aged 94 years. Each of these sons were given on their marriage forty acres of land. Henry earned the forty acres across from the Hiram Underwood farm with the proceeds of night's coon hunting and sold it $75.00.
Mary the eldest daughter of Francis and Mary Jane Shanberg became the wife of John McGill. They lived just south of the Lehman school house south of bridge. Had no children. Catherine born in France, Sept. 8 1842, became the wife of Francis Quince in Richland county on Feb. 14, 1842. Their children were Mary died in infancy, Solomon born Nov. 5, 1845, Mary Cecil Radenbaugh born Sept. 10, 1847, Francis A., Aug. 2, 1849, died Aug. 10, 1880, Laura born July 27, 1852, died Nov. 8, 1879, Catherine born 1856, died 1860. Mary Ann married Solomon Mott of Vernon Junction, Ohio. Friends here only know of one daughter, Julia. Mrs. Mott is now living at the age of 90 years.
Martha chose for her husband, William Holmes and the family moved to Iowa, cannot ascertain names of children. Lovina married Maurice Keller and for many years lived on South Main street and built the house in which Miss Nellie Bradley lives. They had no children.
Henry Shelley was born near Paris, France, Dec. 26, 1829. He was two years of age when his parents came to this country. Henry Shelley was married three times. His first wife was Miss Abagail Chaney the daughter of Charles Chaney of this county, one son Charles was born to them. The wife died and Mr. Shelley married Miss Mahala Mikle, a sister of Daniel Mikle. Their children were Abram, Louisa the wife of L. Leeth and three deceased. Mrs. Mahala Shelley died in 1866. In 1869, Julia Myton the daughter of Robert and Rhoda Homan Myton of German lineage became the third wife. Their children were Carrie who died in 1883, Emma born May 21, 1875 and wife of Isaac Body. Victoria born Sept. 5, 1877. Ada May born May 23, 1881 and wife of George Fugate, and Lucy born June 27, 1889.
In 1864, Henry Shelley enlisted in Company H, One Hundred Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served 100 days. He secured his honorable discharge. The family was highly-esteemed in the community. Mrs. Shelley died January 18, 1914. Mr. Shelley died March 8, 1904.
Victoria, born in France, March 20, 1831, became the wife of Hiram Northrup, of this family we will write later
Francis Shelley and Lucinda Myton a sister of the third wife of Henry Shelley were married in Allen county, Indiana, May 10, 1857. He was born in Richland county, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1837. She was born in Crawford county, Ohio, June 15, 1841. Their family are Mary J., born April 26, 1860, wife of Wm. Buerkle, Joseph F., born Dec. 28, 1865, Clarrissa A., born Aug. 30, 1869, wife of Fred White. Adalene was born Jan. 29, 1872, wife of Christ Peterson.
Francis Shelley served three years in the 68th Ohio during the Rebellion and was discharged at Savannah, Georgia. The home farm was across the road west of the Fred Wahl farm. Late in life Mr. Shelley bought the South Main street property of his brother-in-law Maurice Kelley. A few years ago he sold this and they moved to near Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley are still living. They were prominently identified with the United Brethren church.
Peter Shelley married Martha J. Payne in 1860. They had five sons and two daughters. We have no record of his death. Mrs. Shelley died June 23, 1917 at the age of 75 years at the home of her daughter Mrs. John H. Medsker of South Benton.
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Died:

OBITUARY
JULIA A. SHELLY
—Julia A. Shelly, wife of Henry Shelly, deceased, was born May 10, 1842, in Crawford county, O., and died at her home near Payne O., Jan. 18, 1914, aged 71 years, 9 months, and 8 days. She came to Paulding County with her parents in early childhood, and has spent the most of her life in this vicinity.
—She was united in marriage to Henry Shelly, Jan. 6, 1870, and to this union 5 daughters were born; Carrie, deceased, Emma, wife of Isaac Body, Victoria, wife of William Brewer, Ada, wife of George Fugate, and Lucy, deceased. Mrs. Shelly was twice married and is survived by one son by the former marriage, Chas. Shoemaker, of Bridgeburg, Canada.
—Mrs. Shelly was converted and baptized in her youth and took her membership with the U. B. church. About 8 years ago she united with the Christian church at this place, and remained faithful until the last.
—The family and relatives desire to express their gratitude for the kindness shown to them by their neighbors and friends during her sickness until death; and to the Ladies' Aid Society and to the Home Circle Club for beautiful flowers, the tokens of love and friendship.
—Those present at the funeral from a distance were: Mrs. Vansdale, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Vansdale, William Vandsdale, Mr. and Mrs. Will Cowell, Mrs. Myrtle Emerick, Mrs. Geo Solan and Mr. and Mrs. Will Ulenbake of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. James Salway of Dixon, Ohio, Mrs. Etta Sutters of Vanlue, Ohio, Charles Shoemeaker of Bridgeburg, Canada, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fugate and daughter of West Mansfield, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Shoemaker of Joliet, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Shoemaker of Melrose, O.

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Vernon Township, Crawford County, Ohio, United States; as Robert Myton, laborer, head of household
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers.

Notes:

Newspaper:

Part XLI
Pioneers
Shelley and Quince Families
Frances and Mary Jane (Shanberg) Shelley were natives of France, and members of the Catholic church. Mr. Shelley attended in Paris seven years, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley were married in France and there in France were born seven children. Mary, Catherine, Mary Ann, Martha, Lovina, Henry and Victoria. Francis Jr., and Peter were born in this country. The family emigrated to America in 1831 and settled in Richland county. In 1840 the family came to Paulding county and entered 80 acres of land one mile north of Payne on north-east corner. They built their cabin where the home of Mr. Cox now stands. They lived there with their family until the death of Mr. Shelley, August 6 1866.
Mrs. Emma Bodey a grand-daughter remembers hearing them tell of the roof blowing off the cabin one night. The parents and daughters slept downstairs in the small cabin and the sons in the loft. This night a man way-farer was a guest and the boys and guest were compelled to descend quickly in abbreviated costumes. While the parents remained faithful to the Catholic faith, the children later joined the United Brethren church. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Shelley made her home with her son Henry Shelley who lived in the home at Lamb's corners and with her daughter Mrs. Quince. She died March 20, 1885, aged 94 years. Each of these sons were given on their marriage forty acres of land. Henry earned the forty acres across from the Hiram Underwood farm with the proceeds of night's coon hunting and sold it $75.00.
Mary the eldest daughter of Francis and Mary Jane Shanberg became the wife of John McGill. They lived just south of the Lehman school house south of bridge. Had no children. Catherine born in France, Sept. 8 1842, became the wife of Francis Quince in Richland county on Feb. 14, 1842. Their children were Mary died in infancy, Solomon born Nov. 5, 1845, Mary Cecil Radenbaugh born Sept. 10, 1847, Francis A., Aug. 2, 1849, died Aug. 10, 1880, Laura born July 27, 1852, died Nov. 8, 1879, Catherine born 1856, died 1860. Mary Ann married Solomon Mott of Vernon Junction, Ohio. Friends here only know of one daughter, Julia. Mrs. Mott is now living at the age of 90 years.
Martha chose for her husband, William Holmes and the family moved to Iowa, cannot ascertain names of children. Lovina married Maurice Keller and for many years lived on South Main street and built the house in which Miss Nellie Bradley lives. They had no children.
Henry Shelley was born near Paris, France, Dec. 26, 1829. He was two years of age when his parents came to this country. Henry Shelley was married three times. His first wife was Miss Abagail Chaney the daughter of Charles Chaney of this county, one son Charles was born to them. The wife died and Mr. Shelley married Miss Mahala Mikle, a sister of Daniel Mikle. Their children were Abram, Louisa the wife of L. Leeth and three deceased. Mrs. Mahala Shelley died in 1866. In 1869, Julia Myton the daughter of Robert and Rhoda Homan Myton of German lineage became the third wife. Their children were Carrie who died in 1883, Emma born May 21, 1875 and wife of Isaac Body. Victoria born Sept. 5, 1877. Ada May born May 23, 1881 and wife of George Fugate, and Lucy born June 27, 1889.
In 1864, Henry Shelley enlisted in Company H, One Hundred Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served 100 days. He secured his honorable discharge. The family was highly-esteemed in the community. Mrs. Shelley died January 18, 1914. Mr. Shelley died March 8, 1904.
Victoria, born in France, March 20, 1831, became the wife of Hiram Northrup, of this family we will write later
Francis Shelley and Lucinda Myton a sister of the third wife of Henry Shelley were married in Allen county, Indiana, May 10, 1857. He was born in Richland county, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1837. She was born in Crawford county, Ohio, June 15, 1841. Their family are Mary J., born April 26, 1860, wife of Wm. Buerkle, Joseph F., born Dec. 28, 1865, Clarrissa A., born Aug. 30, 1869, wife of Fred White. Adalene was born Jan. 29, 1872, wife of Christ Peterson.
Francis Shelley served three years in the 68th Ohio during the Rebellion and was discharged at Savannah, Georgia. The home farm was across the road west of the Fred Wahl farm. Late in life Mr. Shelley bought the South Main street property of his brother-in-law Maurice Kelley. A few years ago he sold this and they moved to near Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley are still living. They were prominently identified with the United Brethren church.
Peter Shelley married Martha J. Payne in 1860. They had five sons and two daughters. We have no record of his death. Mrs. Shelley died June 23, 1917 at the age of 75 years at the home of her daughter Mrs. John H. Medsker of South Benton.
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Robert married Rhoda Homan in 1837 in Ohio, United States. Rhoda was born on 2 Oct 1817 in Logan County, Ohio, United States; died on 20 Apr 1873 in Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Apr 1873 in Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Vernon Township, Crawford County, Ohio, United States; as Rhoda Myton, in the household of Robert Myton
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

Notes:

Newspaper:

Part XLI
Pioneers
Shelley and Quince Families
Frances and Mary Jane (Shanberg) Shelley were natives of France, and members of the Catholic church. Mr. Shelley attended in Paris seven years, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley were married in France and there in France were born seven children. Mary, Catherine, Mary Ann, Martha, Lovina, Henry and Victoria. Francis Jr., and Peter were born in this country. The family emigrated to America in 1831 and settled in Richland county. In 1840 the family came to Paulding county and entered 80 acres of land one mile north of Payne on north-east corner. They built their cabin where the home of Mr. Cox now stands. They lived there with their family until the death of Mr. Shelley, August 6 1866.
Mrs. Emma Bodey a grand-daughter remembers hearing them tell of the roof blowing off the cabin one night. The parents and daughters slept downstairs in the small cabin and the sons in the loft. This night a man way-farer was a guest and the boys and guest were compelled to descend quickly in abbreviated costumes. While the parents remained faithful to the Catholic faith, the children later joined the United Brethren church. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Shelley made her home with her son Henry Shelley who lived in the home at Lamb's corners and with her daughter Mrs. Quince. She died March 20, 1885, aged 94 years. Each of these sons were given on their marriage forty acres of land. Henry earned the forty acres across from the Hiram Underwood farm with the proceeds of night's coon hunting and sold it $75.00.
Mary the eldest daughter of Francis and Mary Jane Shanberg became the wife of John McGill. They lived just south of the Lehman school house south of bridge. Had no children. Catherine born in France, Sept. 8 1842, became the wife of Francis Quince in Richland county on Feb. 14, 1842. Their children were Mary died in infancy, Solomon born Nov. 5, 1845, Mary Cecil Radenbaugh born Sept. 10, 1847, Francis A., Aug. 2, 1849, died Aug. 10, 1880, Laura born July 27, 1852, died Nov. 8, 1879, Catherine born 1856, died 1860. Mary Ann married Solomon Mott of Vernon Junction, Ohio. Friends here only know of one daughter, Julia. Mrs. Mott is now living at the age of 90 years.
Martha chose for her husband, William Holmes and the family moved to Iowa, cannot ascertain names of children. Lovina married Maurice Keller and for many years lived on South Main street and built the house in which Miss Nellie Bradley lives. They had no children.
Henry Shelley was born near Paris, France, Dec. 26, 1829. He was two years of age when his parents came to this country. Henry Shelley was married three times. His first wife was Miss Abagail Chaney the daughter of Charles Chaney of this county, one son Charles was born to them. The wife died and Mr. Shelley married Miss Mahala Mikle, a sister of Daniel Mikle. Their children were Abram, Louisa the wife of L. Leeth and three deceased. Mrs. Mahala Shelley died in 1866. In 1869, Julia Myton the daughter of Robert and Rhoda Homan Myton of German lineage became the third wife. Their children were Carrie who died in 1883, Emma born May 21, 1875 and wife of Isaac Body. Victoria born Sept. 5, 1877. Ada May born May 23, 1881 and wife of George Fugate, and Lucy born June 27, 1889.
In 1864, Henry Shelley enlisted in Company H, One Hundred Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served 100 days. He secured his honorable discharge. The family was highly-esteemed in the community. Mrs. Shelley died January 18, 1914. Mr. Shelley died March 8, 1904.
Victoria, born in France, March 20, 1831, became the wife of Hiram Northrup, of this family we will write later
Francis Shelley and Lucinda Myton a sister of the third wife of Henry Shelley were married in Allen county, Indiana, May 10, 1857. He was born in Richland county, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1837. She was born in Crawford county, Ohio, June 15, 1841. Their family are Mary J., born April 26, 1860, wife of Wm. Buerkle, Joseph F., born Dec. 28, 1865, Clarrissa A., born Aug. 30, 1869, wife of Fred White. Adalene was born Jan. 29, 1872, wife of Christ Peterson.
Francis Shelley served three years in the 68th Ohio during the Rebellion and was discharged at Savannah, Georgia. The home farm was across the road west of the Fred Wahl farm. Late in life Mr. Shelley bought the South Main street property of his brother-in-law Maurice Kelley. A few years ago he sold this and they moved to near Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley are still living. They were prominently identified with the United Brethren church.
Peter Shelley married Martha J. Payne in 1860. They had five sons and two daughters. We have no record of his death. Mrs. Shelley died June 23, 1917 at the age of 75 years at the home of her daughter Mrs. John H. Medsker of South Benton.
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