Peter Shelley

Peter Shelley

Male 1837 - 1908  (71 years)

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  1. 1.  Peter ShelleyPeter 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.

    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]

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

    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]

    Children:
    1. 3. Benjamin Francis Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 4. William Milton Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 5. Joseph Theron Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 6. Louisa Lillian Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Mar 1874 in Emerald Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 13 May 1968.
    5. 7. Edna Maude Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Feb 1878 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 7 Aug 1925.
    6. 8. Henry Edwin Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 9. _____ Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point died before 1917 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ernest Cowdesby ShelleyErnest Cowdesby Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born on 12 Mar 1863 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; 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. 10. Alva Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 11. Ivy Jane Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 12. Ellsworth Benjamin Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1891 in White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; and died.
    4. 13. Curtis Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 14. Erma Eunice Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 15. Hulda Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 16. Lester C. Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point 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.

  2. 3.  Benjamin Francis ShelleyBenjamin Francis Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) 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.

    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 Eliza Payne on 20 Nov 1884 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Eliza and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Martha J. Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point and died.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 18. Avery Curtis Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Sep 1887 in Paulding Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Aug 1967.
    2. 19. Mary Ethel Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 20. Ida Mabel Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Dec 1892 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 21 Jan 1962.
    4. 21. Maple May Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1898 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 2 May 1980.
    5. 22. Leonard Eugene Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 23. Forrest Orville Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point 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.

  3. 4.  William Milton ShelleyWilliam Milton Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as William M. Shelley, son, in the household of Peter Shelley


  4. 5.  Joseph Theron ShelleyJoseph Theron Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph T. Shelley, son, in the household of Peter Shelley

    Joseph married Pearl Pardee on 1 Aug 1903 in Kenton, Houghton County, Michigan, United States. Pearl was born in 1886 in Michigan, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Louisa Lillian ShelleyLouisa Lillian Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born on 13 Mar 1874 in Emerald Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 13 May 1968.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa L. Shelley, daughter, in the household of Peter Shelley
    • Newspaper: 6 Oct 1927; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 October 1927, p1

    Notes:

    Newspaper:

    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.

    Louisa married John S. Medsker on 27 Oct 1891 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. John was born on 5 Apr 1866 in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States; died on 18 Mar 1949 in Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Floyd Gilbert Medsker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Aug 1900 in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States; died on 19 May 1986 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States.

  6. 7.  Edna Maude ShelleyEdna Maude Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born on 9 Feb 1878 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 7 Aug 1925.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Edna M. Shelley, daughter, in the household of Peter Shelley


  7. 8.  Henry Edwin ShelleyHenry Edwin Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Newspaper: 5 Jun 1941; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio), 5 June 1941, p4

    Notes:

    Newspaper:

    Paulding Years Ago
    News items taken from the Paulding Republican issue of July 8, 1909:
    A large barn on the Henry Shelley farm one mile north of Payne was struck by Lightning and burned to the ground. Lightning also struck a barn on the Abe-Mathias farm, one and three-fourths miles northeast of Payne and was burned down. Contents of the barn were destroyed including a team of horses.

    Henry married Flora Maggie Glenn on 6 May 1902 in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. Flora was born on 9 Mar 1884 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States; died on 12 Oct 1936; was buried in Oct 1936 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. Orville Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jun 1906; died on 30 Apr 1963; was buried in May 1963 in Westwood, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.

  8. 9.  _____ Shelley_____ Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) died before 1917 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States.


Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Alva ShelleyAlva Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ernest2, 1.Peter1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Alva Shelly, son, in the household of Ernest Shelly

    Alva married Maude Carlin on 16 Aug 1910 in Centreville, St. Joseph County, Michigan, United States, and was divorced on 10 Mar 1928 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. Maude was born in Feb 1894 in Michigan, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 11.  Ivy Jane ShelleyIvy Jane Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ernest2, 1.Peter1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Jvy J. Shelly, daughter, in the household of Ernest Shelly


  3. 12.  Ellsworth Benjamin ShelleyEllsworth Benjamin Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ernest2, 1.Peter1) was born in Aug 1891 in White Pigeon Township, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; and died.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Benny Shelley
    • Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Benny Shelly, son, in the household of Ernest Shelly
    • Census: 1910, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Elsworth B. Shelley, son, paper mill laborer, in the household of Ernest C. Shelley


  4. 13.  Curtis ShelleyCurtis Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ernest2, 1.Peter1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Curtice Shelly, son, in the household of Ernest Shelly
    • Census: 1910, White Pigeon, Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States; as Curtis Shelley, son, paper mill laborer, in the household of Ernest C. Shelley
    • Census: 1920, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Curtis Shelley, son, machine tender in papermill, in the household of Ernest Shelley; Address:
      1726 North Burdick Street
    • Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
    • Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

    Notes:

    Newspaper:

    Leeth Family Reunion
    The Leeth family reunion was held Sunday, August 19, at the Antwerp Park at Antwerp, with an attendance of over eighty.
    The officers elected for next year's reunion are: President, John M. Leeth of Payne; vice president, Jesse Leeth of White Pigeon, Mich; and Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Ind.
    Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Leeth and daughter of Haviland; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leeth and children and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth of Lewisburg, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee and children of Van Wert; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth and children, Richard, Dawn and Garnet, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Leeth and children, Pamela and Angie, Mr. and Mrs. Orley Leeth and son, Roger, all of White Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Lafie E. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter of Paulding; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Leeth of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jackson of Sturgis, Mich.; John L. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams of Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Edna Jewell of Bristol, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Basil Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth, Jim, Ella and Linda Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Griswold, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Smith, all of Payne; Mrs. Mae Connor of Omaha, Nebraska; Nora Cromley, Gus Walkenstine of Antwerp; Mrs. Hetty Hosted, Mr. and Mrs. Argo Hosted and children of Richland, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bedwell and children of Dayton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hosted of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hosted of Sturgis, Mich.; and Mrs. M. M. Leeth of Payne.
    The reunion next year will be held in Elkhart, Ind.

    Newspaper:

    The Leeth Family Reunion
    The Leeth Family Reunion was held Sunday Aug 10 at the Antwerp Park. A bountiful potluck dinner was enjoyed a the noon hour.
    Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth and family Earl Leeth, Mrs. M. M. Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Silvers all of Payne. Robert Roberts, Sr., Mr and Mrs. Robert Roberts, Jr., Mrs. Cynthin Smith and daughter Sallie, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shelley, Dan Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Meyers all of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mrs. Ed. Carter of Pauding. Mr and Mrs. Donald Lee and family of Haviland, Ohio. Mr and Mrs. Gus Walkenstein, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mortoff, Mrs. Lenora Crowley all of Antwerp. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prater of Warren, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Leeth of Sandusky, Michigan. Mrs. Clyde Freda Leeth-Small of Madison Heights, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. C. W Baughman of Paulding. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Michigan. Lester Shelley of Plainwell, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewell and family of Bristol, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leeth, Mrs. D. M. Bates of Dayton. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Beck and daughter Patty of Clayton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Leeth and grandchildren of Lewisburg, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Maxwell and daughter Nancy of Coesse, Indiana. Mrs. Ethyl Maxwell and granddaughter Diane of Columbus City, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Leeth of Bradenton, Florida and D. D. Leeth of Leipsic, Ohio.

    Curtis married Mildred Jaquays on 27 May 1916 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. Mildred was born on 13 Jan 1900 in Parma, Jackson County, Michigan, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Curtis married Mabel May Dunn on 1 Nov 1924 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. Mabel was born in in Indiana, United States; died on 21 Dec 1993 in Charleston, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; was buried in 1993 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 14.  Erma Eunice ShelleyErma Eunice Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ernest2, 1.Peter1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Irma H. Shelly, daughter, in the household of Ernest Shelly


  6. 15.  Hulda ShelleyHulda Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ernest2, 1.Peter1) 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. 16.  Lester C. ShelleyLester C. Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ernest2, 1.Peter1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Kalamazoo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; as Lester Shelley, son, in the household of Ernest Shelley
    • Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

    Notes:

    Newspaper:

    The Leeth Family Reunion
    The Leeth Family Reunion was held Sunday Aug 10 at the Antwerp Park. A bountiful potluck dinner was enjoyed a the noon hour.
    Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth and family Earl Leeth, Mrs. M. M. Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Silvers all of Payne. Robert Roberts, Sr., Mr and Mrs. Robert Roberts, Jr., Mrs. Cynthin Smith and daughter Sallie, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shelley, Dan Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Meyers all of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mrs. Ed. Carter of Pauding. Mr and Mrs. Donald Lee and family of Haviland, Ohio. Mr and Mrs. Gus Walkenstein, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mortoff, Mrs. Lenora Crowley all of Antwerp. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prater of Warren, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Leeth of Sandusky, Michigan. Mrs. Clyde Freda Leeth-Small of Madison Heights, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. C. W Baughman of Paulding. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Michigan. Lester Shelley of Plainwell, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewell and family of Bristol, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leeth, Mrs. D. M. Bates of Dayton. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Beck and daughter Patty of Clayton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Leeth and grandchildren of Lewisburg, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Maxwell and daughter Nancy of Coesse, Indiana. Mrs. Ethyl Maxwell and granddaughter Diane of Columbus City, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Leeth of Bradenton, Florida and D. D. Leeth of Leipsic, Ohio.

    Family/Spouse: Garnette P. Curtis. Garnette was born in 1911; died in 2003; was buried in 2003 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 17.  Martha J. ShelleyMartha J. Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Peter1) and died.

  9. 18.  Avery Curtis ShelleyAvery Curtis Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Peter1) was born on 27 Sep 1887 in Paulding Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Aug 1967.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Avery C. Shelley, son, in the household of Benjamin F. Shelley

    Avery married Hannah M. Wagoner on 15 Dec 1943 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Hannah was born in 1892 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 19.  Mary Ethel ShelleyMary Ethel Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Peter1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Mary E. Shelley, daughter, in the household of Benjamin F. Shelley

    Family/Spouse: Thomas Patterson. Thomas was born in 1887 in Colorado, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Mary married Ford Orvis Bamber on 27 Jun 1909 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States. Ford was born on 1 Nov 1879 in Oakland County, Michigan, United States; died on 21 Jun 1923 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 20.  Ida Mabel ShelleyIda Mabel Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Peter1) was born on 30 Dec 1892 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 21 Jan 1962.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 7JGV-SH
    • Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Ida M. Shelley, daughter, in the household of Benjamin F. Shelley


  12. 21.  Maple May ShelleyMaple May Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Peter1) was born on 12 Aug 1898 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 2 May 1980.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Maple M. Shelley, daughter, in the household of Benjamin F. Shelley

    Maple married Joseph L. Hershey on 29 Jan 1921 in King County, Washington, United States. Joseph was born in 1894 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 22.  Leonard Eugene ShelleyLeonard Eugene Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Peter1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Leonard E. Shelley, son, in the household of Benjamin F. Shelley


  14. 23.  Forrest Orville ShelleyForrest Orville Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Peter1) 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.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 28. Charlene Loretta Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1936; died on 24 Apr 1941 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States.
    2. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Forrest married Doris Leona Larson on 24 Aug 1946 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, United States, and was divorced in 1951 in Shoshone, Idaho, United States. Doris was born on 22 Dec 1922 in Wallace, Shoshone, Idaho, United States; died on 12 Feb 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 24.  Floyd Gilbert MedskerFloyd Gilbert Medsker Descendancy chart to this point (6.Louisa2, 1.Peter1) was born on 25 Aug 1900 in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States; died on 19 May 1986 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States.

    Floyd married Mildred Gertrude Knefelkampe on 19 Sep 1928. Mildred was born on 3 Jun 1907 in Benton County, Indiana, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 25.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (8.Henry2, 1.Peter1)

  17. 26.  Orville ShelleyOrville Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (8.Henry2, 1.Peter1) was born on 8 Jun 1906; died on 30 Apr 1963; was buried in May 1963 in Westwood, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.

    Orville married Lillian Dorothy Smith on 28 Feb 1925 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. Lillian was born about 1909 in Antrim County, Michigan, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 27.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (10.Alva3, 2.Ernest2, 1.Peter1)

  2. 28.  Charlene Loretta ShelleyCharlene Loretta Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (23.Forrest3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Peter1) was born on 16 Feb 1936; died on 24 Apr 1941 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, United States.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 4HPH-KB


  3. 29.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (23.Forrest3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Peter1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 34. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 35. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 36. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 30.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (23.Forrest3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Peter1)

  5. 31.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (23.Forrest3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Peter1)

  6. 32.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (24.Floyd3, 6.Louisa2, 1.Peter1)