Ernest Cowdesby Shelley

Ernest Cowdesby Shelley

Male 1863 - 1946  (83 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ernest Cowdesby Shelley was born on 12 Mar 1863 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States (son of Peter Shelley and Nancy Chaney); died on 1 Jun 1946 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Ernest C. Shelley, son, laborer, in the household of Peter Shelley
    • Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Ernest Shelly, laborer, head of household
    • Census: 1910, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Ernest C. Shelley, widowed, paper mill laborer, head of household
    • Census: 1920, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Ernest, beater man at papermill, head of household; Address:
      1726 North Burdick Street

    Family/Spouse: Cynthia Jane Lyons. Cynthia was born on 9 Jul 1864 in Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States; died on 24 Jul 1953 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Jul 1953 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Ernest married Emily Florence Leeth on 22 Oct 1885 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Emily (daughter of John Leeth, Jr. and Nancy Walls) was born on 27 Sep 1866 in Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Oct 1905 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Alva Shelley was born on 16 Oct 1886 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 5 May 1928 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.
    2. Ivy Jane Shelley was born on 8 Apr 1889 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 27 Jun 1914 in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States.
    3. Ellsworth Benjamin Shelley was born in Aug 1891 in White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; and died.
    4. Curtis Shelley was born on 1 Jun 1894 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 25 Dec 1980 in Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Dec 1980 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.
    5. Erma Eunice Shelley was born on 16 May 1899 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 29 Sep 1980 in Three Rivers, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States.
    6. Hulda Shelley was born on 27 May 1902 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 15 Jul 1984 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.
    7. Lester C. Shelley was born on 31 Jul 1905 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 10 Sep 1967 in Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Sep 1967 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Peter Shelley was born on 15 Apr 1837 in Richland County, Ohio, United States (son of François Chelet and Jeanne Marie Chenberg); 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.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1840, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; family moved from Richland County, Ohio to Paulding County, Ohio
    • Census: 1850, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Peter Shelly, in the household of Francis Shelly
    • Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Peter Shellet, farm laborer, in the household of Francis Shellet
    • Property: 12 Oct 1861, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; signed a rental agreement between himself, brother Henry and father Francis
    • Property: 19 Apr 1862, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; purchased 40 acres for $450 from his father and mother; Address:
      (East half of the West half of the South West quarter of Section
    • Property: 23 Dec 1862, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; sold 40 acres for $400 to Henry Shelley; Address:
      (East half of the West half of the West quarter, Secton 26, Town
    • Property: 9 Feb 1865, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; purchase 40 acres from Henry Shelley for $400; Address:
      (East half of the West half of the South West quarter, Section N
    • Census: 1880, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Peter Shelley, farmer, head of household
    • Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

    Notes:

    Property:

    Article of Agreement: Francis Shelley Sr, Henry Shelley and Peter Shelley
    Paulding County, Ohio
    Rental Agreement
    The said Henry and Peter Shelley rents the farm for six years, they are to give Francis Shelley Sen. two fifths of all the grain they raise on said farm, the grain to be delivered in the granary they give him one half of all the hay that is raised on said farm the hay to be delivered in the barn. The said Francis Shelley is to have the use of the house and the lot that the house stands in, also the pasture of the lot that the barn stands in. Henry and Peter is to have privilege of stacking their grain in said lot and Hay. Peter Shelley is to furnish all the fire wood himself so long as he lives at his father's house, if he leaves then Henry and Peter is to furnish it equally. The fences is to be Kept in good repair. They are not to take any timber off of the farm. They are to do his milling and haul his grain to market either to New Haven or Fort Wayne. Francis Shelley is to have the privilege of pasturing two cows and one horse in the South West field on said farm, also privilege of pasturing the same on the meadows after harvest so long as he or his wife lives. Henry and Peter is to do his road work so long as the old folks lives, the said Francis Shelley Sen., pays the Taxes himself. Henry and Peter is to have the use of all the farming tools that he owns at the present time. The said Francis Shelley Sen., pays no repairs on tools. Francis Shelley is to have two fifths of the corn fodder and Straw. If Francis Shelley Sen., and his wife dies before the six years expire then Henry and Peter has the use of all the farm.
    Date: 12 October 1861
    Signed: Francois Cheltes, Henry (his mark) Shelley and Peter (his mark) Shelley
    Witness: Wilson Graham, Mary D. Graham and Mary (her mark) M Gill
    v10, p190
    Recorded: 4 April 1862

    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.
    (Continued Next Week)

    Peter married Nancy Chaney on 3 Nov 1862 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Nancy was born on 8 May 1843; died on 3 Dec 1912 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Nancy Chaney was born on 8 May 1843; died on 3 Dec 1912 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Nancy Chany, in the household of Anson Chany
    • Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Nancy Chaney, in the household of Anson Chaney

    Children:
    1. 1. Ernest Cowdesby Shelley was born on 12 Mar 1863 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 1 Jun 1946 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  François Chelet was born on 14 Oct 1789 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France (son of François Chellet and Marie Anne Gladieu); died on 6 Aug 1862 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Aug 1862 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Francis Chellet
    • Name: Francis Shelley
    • Name: François Schellet
    • Baptism: 14 Oct 1789, Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; baptized as François Chalet
    • Emigration: 6 Mar 1833, France
    • Immigration: 11 Jun 1833, New York, United States
    • Land Patent: 6 Aug 1834, Richland County, Ohio, United States; received Land Patent OH0570_444 for 40 acres; Address:
      (Ohio River Survey, South East quarter of the North West quarter
    • Residence: 1840, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; family moved from Richland County, Ohio to Paulding County, Ohio
    • Land Patent: 1 Aug 1848, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; purchased 80 acres (Land Patent OH1830_082); Address:
      1st PM, West half of the South West quarter, Section 26, Townshi
    • Census: 1850, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Francis Shelly, age 63, head of household
    • Naturalization: 30 May 1854, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was granted a Certificate of Naturalization as Francis Shellet
    • Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Francis Shellet, farmer, head of household
    • Property: 12 Oct 1861, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; signed an Article of Agreement between himself and sons, Henry and Peter Shelley
    • Property: 19 Apr 1862, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; sold 40 acres for $450 to his son Henry Shelley; Address:
      (West half of the West half, South West quarter, Section Number
    • Property: 19 Apr 1862, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; sold 40 acres for $450 to his son Peter Shelley; Address:
      (East half of the West half of the South West quarter, Section N
    • Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

    Notes:

    Immigration:

    Ship L'Edmond from Havre, sworn 19 May 1834
    Fois Chollez, age 43, male, farmer, from France to United States
    his wife, age 41, female
    Three sons, age 20, 17, 13, males
    Seven daughters, age 16, 10, 7, 6, 5, 3, 1, females

    Land Patent:

    Land Patent: Francis Chellet
    40 acres, Cash Entry Sale
    Certificate Number: 2920
    Location: Richland County (Ohio River Survey, South East quarter of the North West quarter, Section 24, Township 21 North, Range 20 West)
    Date: 6 August 1834

    Property:

    Article of Agreement: Francis Shelley Sr, Henry Shelley and Peter Shelley
    Signed: Francois Cheltes, Henry (his mark) Shelley and Peter (his mark) Shelley
    Witness: Wilson Graham, Mary D. Graham and Mary (her mark) M Gill
    v10, p190
    Recorded: 4 April 1862

    Property:

    Signed: Francois Chellet and Mary (her mark) Shelley
    Witness: Henry Remschneder and Wilson Graham
    v10, p241

    Property:

    Signed: Francis Chellet and Mary (her mark) J. Shelley
    Witness: Henry Remshneder and Wilson Graham
    v10, p243

    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.
    (Continued Next Week)

    François married Jeanne Marie Chenberg on 8 Nov 1814 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France. Jeanne (daughter of François Scheneberg and Anne Marie Rouèche) was born on 1 Sep 1796 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 20 Nov 1885 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Nov 1885 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Jeanne Marie Chenberg was born on 1 Sep 1796 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France (daughter of François Scheneberg and Anne Marie Rouèche); died on 20 Nov 1885 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Nov 1885 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Jane Shanberg
    • Residence: 1840; family moved from Richland County, Ohio to Paulding County, Ohio
    • Census: 1850, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Mary J. Shelly, in the household of Francis Shelly
    • Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Shellet, in the household of Francis Shellet
    • Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Mary J. Shelly, domestic servant, in the household of son-in-law Francis Quince
    • Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Mary J. Shelley, widow, in the household of son Henry Shelley
    • Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8

    Notes:

    Birth:
    as Jeanne Marie Chenberg

    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.
    (Continued Next Week)

    Children:
    1. Mary Shelley was born on 25 Mar 1819 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 12 Mar 1898 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Mar 1898.
    2. Catherine Shelley was born on 8 Sep 1821 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 26 Aug 1898 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Aug 1898 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States.
    3. Melanie Catherine Shelley was born on 20 Dec 1823 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; and died.
    4. Mary Ann Shelley was born on 4 Dec 1826 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 20 Jul 1917 in Richland County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 23 Jul 1917 in Shelby, Richland County, Ohio, United States.
    5. Martha Helen Shelley was born on 10 Jan 1829 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 22 Apr 1906 in Decatur County, Iowa, United States; was buried on 24 Apr 1906 in Decatur County, Iowa, United States.
    6. Henry Shelley was born on 18 Dec 1830 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 8 Mar 1904 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Mar 1904 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.
    7. Victoria Shelley was born on 1 Apr 1833 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 23 Apr 1879 in Ohio, United States; was buried in Apr 1879 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States.
    8. Francis A. Shelley, Jr. was born on 7 Feb 1834 in Richland County, Ohio, United States; died on 8 Jan 1932 in Milan, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States; was buried on 11 Jan 1932 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.
    9. 2. Peter Shelley 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.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  François Chellet was born about 1754 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France (son of Frédéric Chaillet and Barbe Vallat); died on 6 Apr 1824 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France.

    Other Events:

    • Name: François Schellet
    • Occupation: Apr 1824; weaver

    François married Marie Anne Gladieu on 15 May 1781 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France. Marie (daughter of Jean Pierre Gladieu and Marie Françoise Louise Moine) was born on 2 May 1759 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 27 Sep 1820 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Marie Anne Gladieu was born on 2 May 1759 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France (daughter of Jean Pierre Gladieu and Marie Françoise Louise Moine); died on 27 Sep 1820 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marianne Gladieu
    • Name: Marie Anne Gladieux

    Children:
    1. Marguerite Schellet was born on 20 Mar 1782 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 17 Jun 1782 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France.
    2. Marguerite Schellet was born on 27 Jul 1784 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 1 Apr 1786 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France.
    3. Joseph Shellet was born on 11 Jan 1787 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 2 Jan 1856 in Bethleham, Richland County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jan 1856 in Shelby, Richland County, Ohio, United States.
    4. 4. François Chelet was born on 14 Oct 1789 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 6 Aug 1862 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Aug 1862 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States.

  3. 10.  François Scheneberg was born on 6 Feb 1735 in Recouvrance, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France (son of Jean Pierre Scheneberg and Catherine Viron); died on 7 Jun 1803 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France.

    François married Anne Marie Rouèche on 17 Dec 1793 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France. Anne (daughter of Joseph Rouèche and Marie Rose Quiqueré) was born on 23 May 1773 in Eschêne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 3 Jun 1838 in France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Anne Marie Rouèche was born on 23 May 1773 in Eschêne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France (daughter of Joseph Rouèche and Marie Rose Quiqueré); died on 3 Jun 1838 in France.

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    • Name: Marie Rouche

    Children:
    1. 5. Jeanne Marie Chenberg was born on 1 Sep 1796 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 20 Nov 1885 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Nov 1885 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States.
    2. Marie Scheneberg was born on 13 Jun 1799 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 24 Sep 1803 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France.
    3. Joseph Scheneberg was born on 3 Mar 1802 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 20 Dec 1862 in Froidefontaine, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France.