Francis A. Shelley, Jr. b. 7 Feb 1834 Richland County, Ohio, United States d. 8 Jan 1932 Milan, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States: Tangled Roots

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Name	Francis A. Shelley
Suffix	Jr.
Born	7 Feb 1834	Richland County, Ohio, United States [1]
Gender	Male
Residence	1840	Paulding County, Ohio, United States [2]
	family moved from Richland County, Ohio to Paulding County, Ohio
Census	1850	Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States [3]
	as Francis Shelly, in the household of Francis Shelly
Census	1860	Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States [4]
	as Francis Shelly, Jr, farmer, head of household
Military	16 Nov 1861–18 Dec 1864 [5, 6, 7, 8]
	Civil War, 68th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company C
Census	1870	Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States [9]
	as Francis Shelly, farmer, head of household
Census	1880	Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States [10]
	as Francis Shelley, farmer, head of household
Census	1890	Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States [11]
	as Francis Shelley, Private, Company C, 68th Ohio Infantry
	Address: Payne
Census	1900	Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States [12]
	as Francis Shelley, pension, head of household
Census	1910	Tate Township, Clermont County, Ohio, United States [13]
	as Francis Shelley, father, in the household of Clara A. White
Newspaper	19 Jun 1913 [14]
	The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 19 June 1913, p1
	Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley, who had been the guests of their grandson Jacob Buerkle and wife and other relatives for about two weeks, left here for Coldwater, Mich., to spend a few days. They will return Monday and on Tuesday will leave for their home at Bethel, O.
Newspaper	26 Jun 1913 [15]
	The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 26 June 1913, p5
	Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley and daughter, Mrs Fred White of Bethel, O. who have been visiting relatives in this vicinity for the past few weeks returned home yesterday.
Newspaper	6 Sep 1917 [16]
	The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers
	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)
Newspaper	20 Sep 1917 [17]
	The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 20 September 1917, p1
	Francis Shelley, formerly of Payne but for the past several years a resident of Bethel, O., last week had the misfortune to fall from a ladder, breaking his collar bone and otherwise bruised up. He was immediately taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. P. W. White and a physician summoned. On account of Mr. Shelly's advanced age his recovery seemed doubtful but we learn that he is now on the road to complete recovery. Mrs. Shelley has also been in poor health for some time.
Newspaper	13 Mar 1919 [18]
	The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 13 March 1919, p5
	Miss Bertha Buerkle spent last week with her brother, Fred Buerkle and family and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley of Columbus Grove, Ind. She reports Grandma Shelley slowly recovering.
Census	1920	Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio, United States [19]
	as Francis Shelley, father-in-law, in the household of Frederick W. White
	Address: West Street
Newspaper	6 Oct 1927 [20]
	The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 October 1927, p1
	The first annual reunion of the Shelley family was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shelley on South Main Street. Thirty-seven relatives and friends were present to enjoy the bountiful potluck dinner, namely: Francis Shelley, D. E. White, Clara White, Arthur White and family, all of Milan, Mich, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Peterson of Coldwater, Mich., N. M. Brewer of Paulding, Russell Souers and wife, and Katie Peterson, of Bronson, Mich., Mr and Ms. R. A. Shoemaker of Toledo, Mrs. Eliza Leeth of Haviland, Mrs. Lillie Medsker of Monroeville, Mrs. Vinie Soloway of Dixon, Mrs. F. M. Shoemaker and Mrs. Mary J. Buerkle of Payne.
Residence	1928	Milan, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States [21]
Newspaper	9 Feb 1928 [22]
	The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 9 February 1928, p1
	Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Shelley of South Main street entertained Tuesday at a potluck dinner in honor of his father Francis Shelley's 94th birthday. As the elder Mr. Shelley is a veteran of the Civil war and former member of John Stabler Post, G. A. R. of Payne, where he spent most of his long life, all the old soldiers that were able to come were invited to the celebration. The rooms were beautifully decorated for the occasion with Old Glory.. Patriotic music was also enjoyed in the afternoon and evening and all who attended had a most pleasant time. The host and several veterans all drove to the home of Dr. H. Radenbaugh who has been confined to his bed for the past several weeks. Dr. Radenbaugh was very much pleased by the visit of his comrades. Mr. Francis Shelley in whose honor this happy event took place, is at the home of his daughter Mrs. Fred White at Milan, Mich., where he has been spending several years.
Newspaper	16 Feb 1928 [23]
	Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio), 16 February 1928, p7
	Francis Shelley for many years a pioneer citizen of Benton township, but is now making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Fred White, at Milan, Mich., is here visiting at the home of his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shelley, of South Main street, who gave a dinner Tuesday in honor of the aged father's 94th birthday anniversary. The celebrant is a Civil war veteran a former member of John Stabler Post, G. A. R., of Payne. The home was beautifully decorated in the national colors and Old Glory flying to the breeze. A program of patriotic music and camp fire stories were greatly enjoyed. All the old soldiers able to be out wer guests, besides many near friends. Later in the afternoon, Dr. Henry Radenbaugh received a visit from his old comrades. Dr. Radenbaugh is still confined, on account of illness.
Census	1930	Milan, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States [24]
	as Francis Shelley, father-in-law, widowed, in the household of Fred W. White
Newspaper	5 Jun 1930 [25]
	The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 5 June 1930, p5
	Mrs. Wm. Buerkle has gone to Milan, Mich., for a visit with her father Francis Shelley. She will also visit her sons Carl and Fred before returning home.
Died	8 Jan 1932	Milan, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States [1, 26, 27]
	Cause: Pneumonia
	OBITUARY The remains of a Paulding County, pioneer and Civil War veteran, the 98 year old Henry Shelley was brought here from Milan, Michigan where he had been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Clara White, the widow of Freddie White who lived for many years on a farm about two miles south of Payne. The funeral was held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon and interment made in the Lehman cemetery. Mrs. William is also a daughter of the deceased who left many grandchildren and great-grandchildren to revere his memory.
Buried	11 Jan 1932	Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States [1, 8, 28, 29]
	Address: Lehman Cemetery
Obituary	14 Jan 1932 [30]
	The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne Ohio) 14 January 1932, p1
	Francis Shelley was born in Richland county, O., on Feb. 7, 1834; and departed this life Friday, Jan. 8, 1832, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clara White at Milan, Mich., aged 97 years, 11 months and 1 day. Death was due to pneumonia. He was united in marriage to Lucinda Myton of Monroeville, Ind., on May 10 1857, making their home on a farm north of town. To this union were born four children--three daughters and one son--Mrs. Clara White of Milan, Mich., Mrs. Mary Buerkle of Payne, Mrs. Addie Peterson of Coldwater, Mich., and Joseph Shelley of Payne. At the beginning of the Civil War in 1861 he enlisted, in the 68th regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving three. He was a member of General Sherman's army during his famous march to the sea. Mrs. Shelley preceded her husband in death about eleven years ago. Mr. Shelley united with the United Brethren church in his early manhood, and in 1921 became a member of the Methodist church. He was president of the Washtenaw County Three Quarter Century Club at the time of his death. He leaves to mourn his departure the four children, twenty-six grand-children, great-grand-children, great-great-grand-children, as well as several of the fifth generation. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the local Methodist church, Rev. Wayne Snider officiating and burial was made in the Lehman cemetery. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. Clara White, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin White and children, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur White and children, Charles White and Harry Chall, all of Milan, Mich., George Solway of Dixon, O., Mr. and Mrs. Chris Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brewer of Coldwater, Mich, Mr. and Mrs. Crowell, Mr. and Mrs. George Venorsdale, Mr. and Mrs. Art Henchen, Mrs. Helen Shelenbach, all of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buerkle of Antwerp, O., and Mrs. S. C. McCoy of Leipsic, O. We wish to thank our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the burial of our dear father. The Children.
Person ID	I337	TangledRoots
Last Modified	29 Sep 2021

Father	François Chelet, b. 14 Oct 1789, Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France , d. 6 Aug 1862, Paulding County, Ohio, United States (Age 72 years)
Mother	Jeanne Marie Chenberg, b. 1 Sep 1796, Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France , d. 20 Nov 1885, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States (Age 89 years)
Married	8 Nov 1814	Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France
Family ID	F156	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Lucinda Myton, b. 15 Jun 1841, Crawford County, Ohio, United States , d. 4 Oct 1920, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States (Age 79 years)

Married 10 May 1857 Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana, United States [31]

Children

	1. Mary Jane Shelley, b. 26 Apr 1859, Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio, United States , d. 20 Sep 1936, Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio, United States (Age 77 years)
	2. Joseph F. Shelley, b. 28 Dec 1865, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States , d. 2 Jun 1949, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States (Age 83 years)
	3. Clarissa Almeda Shelley, b. 15 Jul 1869, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States , d. 1936 (Age 66 years)
	4. Adaline Emily Shelley, b. 28 Jan 1872, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States , d. 20 Dec 1949, East Gilead, Branch County, Michigan, United States (Age 77 years)

Last Modified 16 Jan 2022

Family ID F183 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Sources

[S536] Newspaper: Obituary at Carnegie Library (Paulding, Ohio), Obituary for Francis Shelley, Jr.,.
[S1937] Newspaper: The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), page 8 Shelley and Quince Families.
The Payne Reflector and Press Review
Payne, Ohio
6 September 1917
History of Payne and Vicinity by Mrs. Florence N. Cartwright
Part XLI
Pioneers. Shelley and Quince Families
[S88] 1850 Federal Census: Ohio, Paulding County, Harrison Township, pg. 197A.
DW 5-5
...line 27 - Francis Shelly, age 63 male, born France
...line 28 - Mary J. Shelly, age 56 female, born France
...line 29 - Mary Shelly, age 32 female, born France
...line 30 - Martha Shelly, age 23 female, born France
...line 31 - Henry Shelly, age 21 male, Laborer, born France
...line 32 - Francis Shelly, age 17 male, born Ohio
...line 33 - Peter Shelly, age 13 male, born Ohio
...line 34 - Hiram Northrup, age 22 male, laborer, born New York
...line 35 - Victory Northrup, age 19 female, born France

DW 6-6
...line 40 - Nancy Chaney, age 7, female, white, born Ohio
Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio p197A
[S102] 1860 Federal Census: Ohio, Paulding County, Harrison Township, pg. 97.
DW 60-54...line 01 - Catherine Quince, age 3, female

DW 62-56
...line 05 - Francis Shellet, age 73 male, farmer, born Ohio
...line 06 - Mary Shellet, age 65, female, born Ohio
...line 07 - Peter Shellet, age 23 male, farm laborer, born Ohio
...line 08 - Joseph Peter, age 53, white, male, farm laborer

DW 63-57
...line 09 - Francis Shellet, Jr., age 25 male, farmer, born France
...line 10 - Lucinda Shellet, age 18 female, born Ohio
...line 11 - Mary J. Shellet, age 1-month female, born Ohio

DW 67-60
...line 31 - Henry Shellet, age 30, male, white, farmer
...line 32 - Mahala Shellet, age 24, female, white
...line 33 - Charles Shellet, age 7, male, white, born Ohio
Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio
[S27] Book: History of Northwestern Ohio - History of Paulding County, pg. 215.
[S42] Book: Military Veterans of Paulding County.
Shelly Francis war C 1861-64 3y1m Army C 68 OVI
[S1073] Military: Civil War Research and Genealogy Database.
Francis Shelly--Residence not listed; 27 years old. Enlisted on 11/16/61 as a Private. On 12/13/61 he mustered into "C" Company Ohio 68th Infantry. He was Mustered Out on 12/19/64 at Savannah, Ga.
[S1658] Military: Ohio Soldiers Grave Registration Cards, 1804-1958, Francis Shelley.
Francis Shelley
Address: Benton Twp. Paulding County, Ohio
Date of Death: 19--
Cemetery: Lehman
Location: SR #500 2 1/2 mi S.W. of Payne, O.
Marker: flat, upright
Service Record: Civil War
Date Enlisted: Nov 16 1861
Date Discharged: Dec. 19 1864
Branch of Service: Army, Rank: Private
Company: Co. C. 68th. Reg't. Ohio Vol. Infantry
Grave Registration
Lehman Cemetery, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio
[S117] 1870 Federal Census: Ohio, Paulding County, Harrison Township, pg. 529A.
DW 31-29
...line 12 - Francis Shelly, age 34, male, white, farmer, born Ohio, father foreign born, mother foreign born
...line 13 - Lucinda Shelly, age 29, female, white, keeping house, born Ohio
...line 14 - Mary J. Shelly, age 10, female, white, at home, born Ohio
...line 15 - Joseph F. Shelly, age 4, male, white, at home, born Ohio
...line 16 - Clarissa Shelly, age 10/12, female, white, at home, born Ohio

DW 33-31
...line 25 - Henry Shelly, age 39, male, white, farmer, born France, father foreign born, mother foreign born, married January, cannot read or write
...line 26 - Julia Shelly, age 27, female, white, keeping house, born ohio, married January
...line 27 - Abraham Shelly, age 5, male, white, at home, born Ohio, father foreign bor
...line 28 - Louisa Shelly, age 4, female, white, at home, born Ohio, father foreign born
...line 29 - Thomas Shelly, age 2, male, white, at home, born Ohio, father foreign born
...line 30 - Charles Shelly, age 7/12, male, white, at home, born Indiana in September
Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio p528A
[S132] 1880 Federal Census: Ohio, Paulding County, FHL #1255056., Harrison Township, pg. 595C.
DW 35-37
...line 1 - Fred Wall, white, male, age 37, married, farmer, born Germany, father born Germany, mother born Germany
...line 2 - Ellen Wall, white, female, age 24, wife, married, born Pennsylvania
...line 3 - Edward Wall, white, male, age 11, son, single, born Ohio, father born Germany, mother born Pennsylvania
...line 4 - Frank Wall, white, male, age 9, son, single, born Ohio, father born Germany, mother born Pennsylvania
...line 5 - Jacob Wall, white, male, age 1, son, single, born Ohio, father born Germany, mother born Pennsylvania
...line 6 - Annie Wall, white, female, age 2/12, born February, daughter, single, born Ohio, father born Germany, mother born Pennsylvania
...line 7 -Leven Leeth, white male age 24, boarder, single, farm laborer, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio

DW 37-39
...line 9 - Francis Shelley, white male age 46, married, farmer, born Ohio, father born France, mother born France
...line 10 - Lucinda Shelley, white female age 39, wife, married, keeping house, born Ohio
...line 11 - Joseph Shelley, white male age 15, son, single, works on farm, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
...line 12 - Clarey Shelley, white female age 11, daughter at home, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
...line 13 - Adaline Shelley, white female age 8, daughter, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
...line 14 - Mary McGill, white female age 64, sister, widowed, blind, born France, father born France, mother born France
Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio p595C
[S136] 1890 Federal Census: Surviving Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines - Special Schedule, Benton Twp., Paulding County, p6.
DW 311-312, line 13
Daniel Michael
Private, Co. D. 30th Indiana, Infantry
Enlisted: 22 Aug 1861
Discharged: 7 Dec 1863
Llength of service: 2y 3m 15d
Post Office: Payne, Ohio
Disaility: Diarrhea, Re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer Dec 7 1863, but have never had discharge from same.

DW 341-342, line 24
Francis Shelley
Private, Company C, 68th Ohio, Infantry
Enlisted: Nov 16 1861
Discharged: Dec 19 1864,
Length of service: 3 y
Post Ofice: Payne, Ohio
Disability: Diarrhea and disease of Rectum,
Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio
[S147] 1900 Federal Census: Ohio, Paulding County, Payne, Benton Township, pg. 3A.
DW 49-51
...line 34 - Francis Shelley, head, white, male, born Feb 1837, age 63, married 43 yrs, born Ohio, father born France, mother born France, pension
...line 35 - Lucinda Shelley, wife, white, female, born Juen 1841, age 58, married 43 yrs, mother of 4 children-4 living, born Ohio, father born Ohio, father born Ohio
Payne Village, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio p3A
[S902] 1910 Federal Census: Ohio, Clermont County, Tate Township, p10B.
DW 232-237
...line 56 - Clara A. White, head, female, white, age 70, married 1 for 23 years, 6 children born/6 living, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, speaks English, farm manager/general farm
...line 57 - Dollie E. White, son, male, white, age 21, single, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, speaks English, farmer/home farm
...line 58 - Frank W. White, son, male, white, age 19, single, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, speaks English
...line 59 - Burt G. White, son, male, white, age 17, single, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, speaks English
...line 60 - Charley F. White, son, male, white, age 13, single, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, speaks English
...line 61 - Arthur B. White, son, male, white, age 11, single, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, speaks English
...line 62 - Robert E. White, son, male, white, age 4/12(hard to read), single, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, speaks English
...line 63 - Francis Shelley, father, male, white, age 75, married once for 56 years, born Ohio, father born France/speaks French, mother born France/speaks French, speaks English
...line 64 - Lucinda Shelley, mother, female, white, age 68, married once for 56 years, born Ohio, father born Indiana, mother born Indiana, speaks English
Tate Townshp, Clermont County, Ohio p10B
[S1937] Newspaper: The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 19 June 1913, p1.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley, who had been the guests of their grandson Jacob Buerkle and wife and other relatives for about two weeks, left here for Coldwater, Mich., to spend a few days. They will return Monday and on Tuesday will leave for their home at Bethel, O.
19 June 1913, p1
Guests of Jacob Buerkle
[S1937] Newspaper: The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 26 June 1913, p5.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley and daughter, Mrs Fred White of Bethel, O. who have been visiting relatives in this vicinity for the past few weeks returned home yesterday.
"Visiting relatives"
26 June 1913
[S1937] Newspaper: The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers.
"History of Payne and Vicinity". Written 1916 through 1918 by Florence N. Cartwright; Published in serial form, weekly, in "The Payne Reflector Newspaper", beginning November 1916, and continuing through August 1918.
Part XLI Pioneers Shelley and Quince Families
Shelley and Quince Families
6 September 1917
[S1937] Newspaper: The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 20 September 1917, p1.
Francis Shelley, formerly of Payne but for the past several years a resident of Bethel, O., last week had the misfortune to fall from a ladder, breaking his collar bone and otherwise bruised up.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth of Ft. Wayne have moved on his mother's farm northeast of town.
20 September 1917, p1
[S1937] Newspaper: The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 13 March 1919, p5.
Miss Bertha Buerkle spent last week with her brother, Fred Buerkle and family and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley of Columbus Grove, Ind. She reports Grandma Shelley slowly recovering.
13 March 1919, p5
Visiting brother13 March 1919, p5
Visiting brother
[S1431] 1920 Federal Census: Ohio, Putnam County, Columbus Grove, Pleasant Township, p15B.
DW 398-409
...line 72 - Frederick W. White, head, male, white, age 52, married, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, farm laborer/works out
...line 73 - Clara A. White, wife, female, white, age 50, married, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
...line 74 - Charley F. White, son, male, white, age 23, single, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
...line 75 - Arthur B. White, son, male, white, age 20, single, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
...line 76 - Robert E. White, son, male, white, age 10, single, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
...line 77 - Francis Shelley, father in law, male, white, age 87, married, born Ohio, father born France/speaks French, mother born France/speaks French
...line 78 - Lucinda Shelley, mother in law, female, white, age 79, married
Columbus Grove, Pleasant Township, Putnam County, Ohio p15B
[S1937] Newspaper: The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 October 1927, p1.
The first annual reunion of the Shelley family was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shelley on South Main Street.
6 October 1927, p1
First Shelley Reunion
[S1937] Newspaper: The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 9 february 1928, page 1.
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Shelley of South Main street entertained Tuesday at a potluck dinner in honor of his father Francis Shelley's 94th birthday.
[S1937] Newspaper: The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 9 February 1928, p1.
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Shelley of South Main street entertained Tuesday at a potluck dinner in honor of his father Francis Shelley's 94th birthday.
9 February 1928
94th Birthday
[S1760] Newspaper: Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio), 16 February 1928, p7.
Francis Shelley for many years a pioneer citizen of Benton township, but is now making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Fred White, at Milan, Mich., is here visiting at the home of his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shelley, of South Main street, who gave a dinner Tuesday in honor of the aged father's 94th birthday anniversary.
Visiting His Son and Wife
16 February 1928
[S191] 1930 Federal Census: Michigan, Washtenaw County, Milan. York Township, pg. 7B.
DW 202-216
...line 85 - Fred W. White, head, male, white, age 62, married at age 20, born Ohio, father born Germany, mother born Germany, (also listed sons Charles and Robert)
...line 86 - Clara White, wife, female, white, age 60, married at age 18, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
...line 89 - Francis Shelley, father-in-law, male, white, age 96, widowed, married at age 24, born Ohio, father born France, mother born France
Milan Village, York Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan p7B
[S1937] Newspaper: The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 5 June 1930, p5.
Mrs. Wm. Buerkle has gone to Milan, Mich., for a visit with her father Francis Shelley. She will also visit her sons Carl and Fred before returning home.
Payne, Ohio
5 June 1930
[S753] Michigan: Death Certificates 1921-1952, FamilySearch, Death record - Francis A. Shelley, Jr.
Name - Francis Shelley
Event Type - Death
Event Date - January 8, 1932
Event Place - Milan, Monroe, Michigan, United States
Gender - Male
Ages - 97
Marital status - Widowed
Birth Date - 07 Feb 1834
Birthplace - Richland, Ohio
Father's Name - Francis Shelley
Mother's Name - Mary Shanbery
[S1937] Newspaper: The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 January 1932, page 1 Francis Shelley.
Obituary of Francis Shelley
(see attached)
The Payne Reflector and Press Review
Payne, Ohio
14 January 1932
[S42] Book: Military Veterans of Paulding County.
1834-1932 Company C, 68 OVVI GAR
[S463] Burial: Lehman Cemetery, Gravestone-Francis Shelley.
Lehman Cemetery, Paulding County, Ohio
Francis 1834 - 1932
Co. C. 68, O.V.V.I.
Lucinda 1841 - 1820
Shelley
Payne, Paulding County, Ohio
Francis Shelley, Jr. 1834-1932
Lucinda Myton Shelley 1841-1920
[S1937] Newspaper: The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 January 1932, p1.
Obituary for Francis Shelley
The Payne Reflector and Press Review
Payne, Ohio
14 January 1932
[S558] Indiana: Marriage Records, v4, p56 - Francis Shelley and Lucinda Myton.
State of Indiana, Allen County
Francis Shelley and Lucinda Myton
License: 08 May 1857, Allen County, Indiana
Marriage: 10 May 1857, Allen, Indiana by John Shechan, J.P.
Allen County, Indiana
p56