Charlene Loretta Shelley

Charlene Loretta Shelley

Female 1936 - 1941  (5 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Charlene Loretta Shelley was born on 16 Feb 1936 (daughter of Forrest Orville Shelley and Loretta Charlotte Greene); died on 24 Apr 1941 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 4HPH-KB


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Forrest Orville Shelley was born on 27 Apr 1912 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States (son of Benjamin Francis Shelley and Katherine Louvina Borders); died on 1 Jan 1985 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States; was buried on 4 Jan 1985 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States.

    Forrest married Loretta Charlotte Greene in 1931. Loretta was born on 19 Jan 1914 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States; died in Dec 1976 in Coeur D'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho, United States; was buried in Dec 1976 in Coeur D'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Loretta Charlotte Greene was born on 19 Jan 1914 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States; died in Dec 1976 in Coeur D'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho, United States; was buried in Dec 1976 in Coeur D'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho, United States.
    Children:
    1. 1. Charlene Loretta Shelley was born on 16 Feb 1936; died on 24 Apr 1941 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States.
    2. Living
    3. Living
    4. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Benjamin Francis Shelley was born on 6 Nov 1866 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States (son of Peter Shelley and Martha Jane Payne); 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.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Benjamin F. Shelley, son, farm laborer, in the household of Peter Shelley
    • Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Benjamin F. Shelley, day laborer, head of household

    Notes:

    Census:

    Also listed in this household Edward Stultz, servant, age 21

    Benjamin married Katherine Louvina Borders on 13 Nov 1886 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Katherine was born on 14 Oct 1867 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 2 Feb 1964 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States; was buried in Feb 1964 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Katherine Louvina BordersKatherine Louvina Borders was born on 14 Oct 1867 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 2 Feb 1964 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States; was buried in Feb 1964 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Borders
    • Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Katie L. Shelley, wife, 5 children/5 living, in the household of Benjamin F. Shelley

    Children:
    1. Avery Curtis Shelley was born on 27 Sep 1887 in Paulding Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Aug 1967.
    2. Mary Ethel Shelley was born on 1 Feb 1890 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 14 Aug 1954 in Ventura County, California, United States; was buried on 17 Aug 1954 in Ventura County, California, United States.
    3. Ida Mabel Shelley was born on 30 Dec 1892 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 21 Jan 1962.
    4. Maple May Shelley was born on 12 Aug 1898 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 2 May 1980.
    5. Leonard Eugene Shelley was born on 8 Feb 1900 in Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana, United States; died on 28 Jul 1971 in Provo, Utah County, Utah, United States; was buried in Jul 1971 in Provo, Utah County, Utah, United States.
    6. 2. Forrest Orville Shelley was born on 27 Apr 1912 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States; died on 1 Jan 1985 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States; was buried on 4 Jan 1985 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  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 Martha Jane Payne on 20 Nov 1864 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Martha was born on 16 Dec 1841 in Champaign County, Ohio, United States; died on 23 Jun 1917 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 25 Jun 1917 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Martha Jane Payne was born on 16 Dec 1841 in Champaign County, Ohio, United States; died on 23 Jun 1917 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 25 Jun 1917 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States.

    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.
    (Continued Next Week)

    Children:
    1. 4. 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.