Martha Jane Payne

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Martha J. Shelley, wife, in the household of Peter Shelley
• Obituary: 28 Jun 1917; (The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio) 28 June 1917, p1)
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

Notes:

Obituary:

Martha J. Payne Shelley was born n Champaign county, Ohio, Dec. 16, 1841, and departed this life June 23, 1917, at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 7 days, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John H. Medsker of south of Payne.
She was united in marriage to Peter Shelley in 1860. To this union was born 5 sons and 2 daughters - the husband and one son preceding her in death.
She leaves to mourn 4 sons, 2 daughters, 34 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, besides a host of relatives and friends. She was a member of the U. B. church at McGill and was a faithful Christian always doing her Master's work
The funeral was held Monday afternoon at two o'clock from the church at McGill, Rev. Bennett officiating and interment was made in the Wiltsie cemetery.
We will never see our mother again
While here on earth we stay;
But we think we see her watching
For us to follow her some day.
________
We wish to thank our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our dear mother also the congregation for the beautiful flowers. ~The Children.

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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Martha married Peter Shelley on 20 Nov 1864 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Peter (son of François Chelet and Jeanne Marie Chenberg) was born on 15 Apr 1837 in Richland County, Ohio, United States; died on 23 Aug 1908 in Boyne Falls, Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States; was buried on 26 Aug 1908 in Boyne Falls, Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Benjamin Francis Shelley was born on 6 Nov 1866 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 7 Oct 1936 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States; was buried on 10 Oct 1936 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States.
2. William Milton Shelley was born on 22 Nov 1867 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 27 Apr 1881 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.
3. Joseph Theron Shelley was born on 18 Oct 1871 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 13 Nov 1950; was buried in Nov 1950 in Houghton County, Michigan, United States.
4. Louisa Lillian Shelley was born on 13 Mar 1874 in Emerald Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 13 May 1968.
5. Edna Maude Shelley was born on 9 Feb 1878 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 7 Aug 1925.
6. Henry Edwin Shelley was born on 2 May 1882 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 3 Jan 1957 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, United States; was buried on 7 Jan 1957 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.
7. _____ Shelley died before 1917 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States.