Lucinda Myton

Other Events:

• Name: Lucinda Mython
• Census: 1850, Vernon Township, Crawford County, Ohio, United States; as Lucinda Myton, in the household of Robert Myton
• Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Lucinda Shelllet, in the household of Francis Shellet, Jr
• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Lucinda Shelly, in the household of Francis Shelly
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Lucinda Shelley, wife, in the household of Francis Shelley
• Census: 1900, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Lucinda Shelley, wife, 4 children/4 living, in the houshold of Francis Shelley
• Census: 1910, Tate Township, Clermont County, Ohio, United States; as Lucinda Shelley, mother, in the household of Clara A. White
• Newspaper: 19 Jun 1913; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 19 June 1913, p1
• Newspaper: 26 Jun 1913, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; The Payne Reflector and Press Review
• Newspaper: 5 Mar 1914, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; The Payne Reflector and Press Review
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers.
• Newspaper: 13 Mar 1919; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 13 March 1919, p5
• Census: 1920, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio, United States; as Lucinda Shelley, mother-in-law, in the household of Frederick W. White; Address:
  West Street
• Obituary: 7 Oct 1920; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio) 7 October 1920, p1

Notes:

Newspaper:

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:

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:

Mr. and Mrs. William Buerkley were called to Bethel, near Cincinnati, O, early Sunday on account of serious illness of Mrs. Buerkley,s mother, Mrs. Francis Shelley. Mrs. Shelley has been suffering for a long time from crysipitis but had been some better last week when she was taken very suddenly ill again She is now in her seventy fourth year. The Shelleys have lived here nearly a lifetime. Three years ago they moved to their new home at Bethel.

Newspaper:

Part XLI
Pioneers
Shelley and Quince Families
Frances and Mary Jane (Shanberg) Shelley were natives of France, and members of the Catholic church. Mr. Shelley attended in Paris seven years, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley were married in France and there in France were born seven children. Mary, Catherine, Mary Ann, Martha, Lovina, Henry and Victoria. Francis Jr., and Peter were born in this country. The family emigrated to America in 1831 and settled in Richland county. In 1840 the family came to Paulding county and entered 80 acres of land one mile north of Payne on north-east corner. They built their cabin where the home of Mr. Cox now stands. They lived there with their family until the death of Mr. Shelley, August 6 1866.
Mrs. Emma Bodey a grand-daughter remembers hearing them tell of the roof blowing off the cabin one night. The parents and daughters slept downstairs in the small cabin and the sons in the loft. This night a man way-farer was a guest and the boys and guest were compelled to descend quickly in abbreviated costumes. While the parents remained faithful to the Catholic faith, the children later joined the United Brethren church. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Shelley made her home with her son Henry Shelley who lived in the home at Lamb's corners and with her daughter Mrs. Quince. She died March 20, 1885, aged 94 years. Each of these sons were given on their marriage forty acres of land. Henry earned the forty acres across from the Hiram Underwood farm with the proceeds of night's coon hunting and sold it $75.00.
Mary the eldest daughter of Francis and Mary Jane Shanberg became the wife of John McGill. They lived just south of the Lehman school house south of bridge. Had no children. Catherine born in France, Sept. 8 1842, became the wife of Francis Quince in Richland county on Feb. 14, 1842. Their children were Mary died in infancy, Solomon born Nov. 5, 1845, Mary Cecil Radenbaugh born Sept. 10, 1847, Francis A., Aug. 2, 1849, died Aug. 10, 1880, Laura born July 27, 1852, died Nov. 8, 1879, Catherine born 1856, died 1860. Mary Ann married Solomon Mott of Vernon Junction, Ohio. Friends here only know of one daughter, Julia. Mrs. Mott is now living at the age of 90 years.
Martha chose for her husband, William Holmes and the family moved to Iowa, cannot ascertain names of children. Lovina married Maurice Keller and for many years lived on South Main street and built the house in which Miss Nellie Bradley lives. They had no children.
Henry Shelley was born near Paris, France, Dec. 26, 1829. He was two years of age when his parents came to this country. Henry Shelley was married three times. His first wife was Miss Abagail Chaney the daughter of Charles Chaney of this county, one son Charles was born to them. The wife died and Mr. Shelley married Miss Mahala Mikle, a sister of Daniel Mikle. Their children were Abram, Louisa the wife of L. Leeth and three deceased. Mrs. Mahala Shelley died in 1866. In 1869, Julia Myton the daughter of Robert and Rhoda Homan Myton of German lineage became the third wife. Their children were Carrie who died in 1883, Emma born May 21, 1875 and wife of Isaac Body. Victoria born Sept. 5, 1877. Ada May born May 23, 1881 and wife of George Fugate, and Lucy born June 27, 1889.
In 1864, Henry Shelley enlisted in Company H, One Hundred Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served 100 days. He secured his honorable discharge. The family was highly-esteemed in the community. Mrs. Shelley died January 18, 1914. Mr. Shelley died March 8, 1904.
Victoria, born in France, March 20, 1831, became the wife of Hiram Northrup, of this family we will write later
Francis Shelley and Lucinda Myton a sister of the third wife of Henry Shelley were married in Allen county, Indiana, May 10, 1857. He was born in Richland county, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1837. She was born in Crawford county, Ohio, June 15, 1841. Their family are Mary J., born April 26, 1860, wife of Wm. Buerkle, Joseph F., born Dec. 28, 1865, Clarrissa A., born Aug. 30, 1869, wife of Fred White. Adalene was born Jan. 29, 1872, wife of Christ Peterson.
Francis Shelley served three years in the 68th Ohio during the Rebellion and was discharged at Savannah, Georgia. The home farm was across the road west of the Fred Wahl farm. Late in life Mr. Shelley bought the South Main street property of his brother-in-law Maurice Kelley. A few years ago he sold this and they moved to near Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley are still living. They were prominently identified with the United Brethren church.
Peter Shelley married Martha J. Payne in 1860. They had five sons and two daughters. We have no record of his death. Mrs. Shelley died June 23, 1917 at the age of 75 years at the home of her daughter Mrs. John H. Medsker of South Benton.
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Newspaper:

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.

Obituary:

Mrs. Lucinda Mythone Shelley, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mython, was born in Crawford county, Ohio, June 15, 1841, and in early girlhood moved to Paulding county with her parents, on what has been known as the Sol Quince farm, later her parents moved to the Meade farm, in Jackson township, Allen county, Ind. She resided here when, at the age of 16, in 1857, she was married to Francis Shelley, at Monroeville, Ind. She returned with her husband to live in Harrison township, Paulding county, when there were but three dwellings in the township. The Shelleys lived in Paulding county, either in or around Payne, until about eleven years ago, when they moved to near Cincinnati, O., later moving to Columbus Grove, O., and last March coming back to Payne, where they have since made their home with their daughter, Mrs. William Buerkle, where she died early Monday morning, October 4.
Although Mrs. Shelley had been a great sufferer for many years and in feeble health, yet her death came as a great surprise to her many friends, for on October 3rd she, in company with her husband and daughter, drove to Dixon, O., to visit her sister and family, and thoroughly enjoyed the day, apparently suffering but little fatigue.
Mrs. Shelley was a true pioneer in every sense of the word -a truly industrious, courageous, loving Christian wife and mother and a truly generous, helpful neighbor.
The Shelley family consisted of the aged parents and four children Mrs. Mary Jane Buerkle of Payne, Joseph Shelley of Washington, Ind., Mrs. Clara White of Milan, Mich., and Mrs. Adaline Peterson of Bronson, Mich. The death of the mother is the break in the family circle. The decedent is survived by her three sisters, Mrs. Etta Suttor of Van Lew, O., Mrs. Levinn Solway of Dixon, O., and Mrs. Adaline Uhlenhago of Ft. Wayne, also 26 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the U. B. church, but when living near Cincinnati, owing to the fact that there was no U. B. church there, she worshipped in the M. E. church, but on coming to Columbus Grove she again took up her worship in the church of her choice, the United Brethren.
Her funeral was held on Wednesday at 2 p. m., in the M. E. church. Her pastor, Rev. J. W. Shock, of Columbus Grove, O. officiated, and interment was made in the Lehman cemetery.
The pall-bearers, six grandsons, were Carl, Oscar, Frank, Fred and Henry Buerkle, and D. E. White.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Fred White and son Robert and D. E. White of Milan, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Peterson, of Brunson, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buerkle, of Antwerp, Mrs. John Turner , of Jackson, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Uhlenlage, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Venosdale, Mrs. Wm. Cowell, Mr. and Mrs. Venosdale, Misses Helen and Hazel Sheefel, all of Ft. Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. James Solway, of Dixon, O., Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Buerkle and son, of Continental, O., and Fred Buerkle, of Columbus Grove., O.
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We wish to thank our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our dear wife and mother.
Francis Shelley and Children

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Part XLI
Pioneers
Shelley and Quince Families
Frances and Mary Jane (Shanberg) Shelley were natives of France, and members of the Catholic church. Mr. Shelley attended in Paris seven years, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley were married in France and there in France were born seven children. Mary, Catherine, Mary Ann, Martha, Lovina, Henry and Victoria. Francis Jr., and Peter were born in this country. The family emigrated to America in 1831 and settled in Richland county. In 1840 the family came to Paulding county and entered 80 acres of land one mile north of Payne on north-east corner. They built their cabin where the home of Mr. Cox now stands. They lived there with their family until the death of Mr. Shelley, August 6 1866.
Mrs. Emma Bodey a grand-daughter remembers hearing them tell of the roof blowing off the cabin one night. The parents and daughters slept downstairs in the small cabin and the sons in the loft. This night a man way-farer was a guest and the boys and guest were compelled to descend quickly in abbreviated costumes. While the parents remained faithful to the Catholic faith, the children later joined the United Brethren church. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Shelley made her home with her son Henry Shelley who lived in the home at Lamb's corners and with her daughter Mrs. Quince. She died March 20, 1885, aged 94 years. Each of these sons were given on their marriage forty acres of land. Henry earned the forty acres across from the Hiram Underwood farm with the proceeds of night's coon hunting and sold it $75.00.
Mary the eldest daughter of Francis and Mary Jane Shanberg became the wife of John McGill. They lived just south of the Lehman school house south of bridge. Had no children. Catherine born in France, Sept. 8 1842, became the wife of Francis Quince in Richland county on Feb. 14, 1842. Their children were Mary died in infancy, Solomon born Nov. 5, 1845, Mary Cecil Radenbaugh born Sept. 10, 1847, Francis A., Aug. 2, 1849, died Aug. 10, 1880, Laura born July 27, 1852, died Nov. 8, 1879, Catherine born 1856, died 1860. Mary Ann married Solomon Mott of Vernon Junction, Ohio. Friends here only know of one daughter, Julia. Mrs. Mott is now living at the age of 90 years.
Martha chose for her husband, William Holmes and the family moved to Iowa, cannot ascertain names of children. Lovina married Maurice Keller and for many years lived on South Main street and built the house in which Miss Nellie Bradley lives. They had no children.
Henry Shelley was born near Paris, France, Dec. 26, 1829. He was two years of age when his parents came to this country. Henry Shelley was married three times. His first wife was Miss Abagail Chaney the daughter of Charles Chaney of this county, one son Charles was born to them. The wife died and Mr. Shelley married Miss Mahala Mikle, a sister of Daniel Mikle. Their children were Abram, Louisa the wife of L. Leeth and three deceased. Mrs. Mahala Shelley died in 1866. In 1869, Julia Myton the daughter of Robert and Rhoda Homan Myton of German lineage became the third wife. Their children were Carrie who died in 1883, Emma born May 21, 1875 and wife of Isaac Body. Victoria born Sept. 5, 1877. Ada May born May 23, 1881 and wife of George Fugate, and Lucy born June 27, 1889.
In 1864, Henry Shelley enlisted in Company H, One Hundred Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served 100 days. He secured his honorable discharge. The family was highly-esteemed in the community. Mrs. Shelley died January 18, 1914. Mr. Shelley died March 8, 1904.
Victoria, born in France, March 20, 1831, became the wife of Hiram Northrup, of this family we will write later
Francis Shelley and Lucinda Myton a sister of the third wife of Henry Shelley were married in Allen county, Indiana, May 10, 1857. He was born in Richland county, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1837. She was born in Crawford county, Ohio, June 15, 1841. Their family are Mary J., born April 26, 1860, wife of Wm. Buerkle, Joseph F., born Dec. 28, 1865, Clarrissa A., born Aug. 30, 1869, wife of Fred White. Adalene was born Jan. 29, 1872, wife of Christ Peterson.
Francis Shelley served three years in the 68th Ohio during the Rebellion and was discharged at Savannah, Georgia. The home farm was across the road west of the Fred Wahl farm. Late in life Mr. Shelley bought the South Main street property of his brother-in-law Maurice Kelley. A few years ago he sold this and they moved to near Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley are still living. They were prominently identified with the United Brethren church.
Peter Shelley married Martha J. Payne in 1860. They had five sons and two daughters. We have no record of his death. Mrs. Shelley died June 23, 1917 at the age of 75 years at the home of her daughter Mrs. John H. Medsker of South Benton.
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Lucinda married Francis A. Shelley, Jr. on 10 May 1857 in Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Francis (son of François Chelet and Jeanne Marie Chenberg) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Mary J. Shellet, in the household of Francis Shellet, Jr
• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Mary J. Shelly, in the household of Francis Shelly
• Newspaper: 5 Mar 1914, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Mother seriously ill; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Pioneers. Shelley and Quince Families; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 6 Oct 1927; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 October 1927, p1
• Newspaper: 5 Jun 1930; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 5 June 1930, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

Part XLI
Pioneers
Shelley and Quince Families
Frances and Mary Jane (Shanberg) Shelley were natives of France, and members of the Catholic church. Mr. Shelley attended in Paris seven years, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley were married in France and there in France were born seven children. Mary, Catherine, Mary Ann, Martha, Lovina, Henry and Victoria. Francis Jr., and Peter were born in this country. The family emigrated to America in 1831 and settled in Richland county. In 1840 the family came to Paulding county and entered 80 acres of land one mile north of Payne on north-east corner. They built their cabin where the home of Mr. Cox now stands. They lived there with their family until the death of Mr. Shelley, August 6 1866.
Mrs. Emma Bodey a grand-daughter remembers hearing them tell of the roof blowing off the cabin one night. The parents and daughters slept downstairs in the small cabin and the sons in the loft. This night a man way-farer was a guest and the boys and guest were compelled to descend quickly in abbreviated costumes. While the parents remained faithful to the Catholic faith, the children later joined the United Brethren church. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Shelley made her home with her son Henry Shelley who lived in the home at Lamb's corners and with her daughter Mrs. Quince. She died March 20, 1885, aged 94 years. Each of these sons were given on their marriage forty acres of land. Henry earned the forty acres across from the Hiram Underwood farm with the proceeds of night's coon hunting and sold it $75.00.
Mary the eldest daughter of Francis and Mary Jane Shanberg became the wife of John McGill. They lived just south of the Lehman school house south of bridge. Had no children. Catherine born in France, Sept. 8 1842, became the wife of Francis Quince in Richland county on Feb. 14, 1842. Their children were Mary died in infancy, Solomon born Nov. 5, 1845, Mary Cecil Radenbaugh born Sept. 10, 1847, Francis A., Aug. 2, 1849, died Aug. 10, 1880, Laura born July 27, 1852, died Nov. 8, 1879, Catherine born 1856, died 1860. Mary Ann married Solomon Mott of Vernon Junction, Ohio. Friends here only know of one daughter, Julia. Mrs. Mott is now living at the age of 90 years.
Martha chose for her husband, William Holmes and the family moved to Iowa, cannot ascertain names of children. Lovina married Maurice Keller and for many years lived on South Main street and built the house in which Miss Nellie Bradley lives. They had no children.
Henry Shelley was born near Paris, France, Dec. 26, 1829. He was two years of age when his parents came to this country. Henry Shelley was married three times. His first wife was Miss Abagail Chaney the daughter of Charles Chaney of this county, one son Charles was born to them. The wife died and Mr. Shelley married Miss Mahala Mikle, a sister of Daniel Mikle. Their children were Abram, Louisa the wife of L. Leeth and three deceased. Mrs. Mahala Shelley died in 1866. In 1869, Julia Myton the daughter of Robert and Rhoda Homan Myton of German lineage became the third wife. Their children were Carrie who died in 1883, Emma born May 21, 1875 and wife of Isaac Body. Victoria born Sept. 5, 1877. Ada May born May 23, 1881 and wife of George Fugate, and Lucy born June 27, 1889.
In 1864, Henry Shelley enlisted in Company H, One Hundred Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served 100 days. He secured his honorable discharge. The family was highly-esteemed in the community. Mrs. Shelley died January 18, 1914. Mr. Shelley died March 8, 1904.
Victoria, born in France, March 20, 1831, became the wife of Hiram Northrup, of this family we will write later
Francis Shelley and Lucinda Myton a sister of the third wife of Henry Shelley were married in Allen county, Indiana, May 10, 1857. He was born in Richland county, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1837. She was born in Crawford county, Ohio, June 15, 1841. Their family are Mary J., born April 26, 1860, wife of Wm. Buerkle, Joseph F., born Dec. 28, 1865, Clarrissa A., born Aug. 30, 1869, wife of Fred White. Adalene was born Jan. 29, 1872, wife of Christ Peterson.
Francis Shelley served three years in the 68th Ohio during the Rebellion and was discharged at Savannah, Georgia. The home farm was across the road west of the Fred Wahl farm. Late in life Mr. Shelley bought the South Main street property of his brother-in-law Maurice Kelley. A few years ago he sold this and they moved to near Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley are still living. They were prominently identified with the United Brethren church.
Peter Shelley married Martha J. Payne in 1860. They had five sons and two daughters. We have no record of his death. Mrs. Shelley died June 23, 1917 at the age of 75 years at the home of her daughter Mrs. John H. Medsker of South Benton.
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Newspaper:

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.

Mary married Friedrich Wilhelm Buerkle on 11 Jan 1891 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Friedrich was born on 20 Apr 1851 in Merdingen, Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 1 Apr 1933 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 3 Apr 1933 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Joseph F. Shelly
• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Joeph F. Shelly, in the household of Francis Shelly
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph Shelley, son, in the household of Francis Shelley
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers
• Newspaper: 6 Oct 1927; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 October 1927, page 1
• Newspaper: 9 Feb 1928; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 9 February 1928, p1

Notes:

Newspaper:

Part XLI
Pioneers
Shelley and Quince Families
Frances and Mary Jane (Shanberg) Shelley were natives of France, and members of the Catholic church. Mr. Shelley attended in Paris seven years, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley were married in France and there in France were born seven children. Mary, Catherine, Mary Ann, Martha, Lovina, Henry and Victoria. Francis Jr., and Peter were born in this country. The family emigrated to America in 1831 and settled in Richland county. In 1840 the family came to Paulding county and entered 80 acres of land one mile north of Payne on north-east corner. They built their cabin where the home of Mr. Cox now stands. They lived there with their family until the death of Mr. Shelley, August 6 1866.
Mrs. Emma Bodey a grand-daughter remembers hearing them tell of the roof blowing off the cabin one night. The parents and daughters slept downstairs in the small cabin and the sons in the loft. This night a man way-farer was a guest and the boys and guest were compelled to descend quickly in abbreviated costumes. While the parents remained faithful to the Catholic faith, the children later joined the United Brethren church. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Shelley made her home with her son Henry Shelley who lived in the home at Lamb's corners and with her daughter Mrs. Quince. She died March 20, 1885, aged 94 years. Each of these sons were given on their marriage forty acres of land. Henry earned the forty acres across from the Hiram Underwood farm with the proceeds of night's coon hunting and sold it $75.00.
Mary the eldest daughter of Francis and Mary Jane Shanberg became the wife of John McGill. They lived just south of the Lehman school house south of bridge. Had no children. Catherine born in France, Sept. 8 1842, became the wife of Francis Quince in Richland county on Feb. 14, 1842. Their children were Mary died in infancy, Solomon born Nov. 5, 1845, Mary Cecil Radenbaugh born Sept. 10, 1847, Francis A., Aug. 2, 1849, died Aug. 10, 1880, Laura born July 27, 1852, died Nov. 8, 1879, Catherine born 1856, died 1860. Mary Ann married Solomon Mott of Vernon Junction, Ohio. Friends here only know of one daughter, Julia. Mrs. Mott is now living at the age of 90 years.
Martha chose for her husband, William Holmes and the family moved to Iowa, cannot ascertain names of children. Lovina married Maurice Keller and for many years lived on South Main street and built the house in which Miss Nellie Bradley lives. They had no children.
Henry Shelley was born near Paris, France, Dec. 26, 1829. He was two years of age when his parents came to this country. Henry Shelley was married three times. His first wife was Miss Abagail Chaney the daughter of Charles Chaney of this county, one son Charles was born to them. The wife died and Mr. Shelley married Miss Mahala Mikle, a sister of Daniel Mikle. Their children were Abram, Louisa the wife of L. Leeth and three deceased. Mrs. Mahala Shelley died in 1866. In 1869, Julia Myton the daughter of Robert and Rhoda Homan Myton of German lineage became the third wife. Their children were Carrie who died in 1883, Emma born May 21, 1875 and wife of Isaac Body. Victoria born Sept. 5, 1877. Ada May born May 23, 1881 and wife of George Fugate, and Lucy born June 27, 1889.
In 1864, Henry Shelley enlisted in Company H, One Hundred Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served 100 days. He secured his honorable discharge. The family was highly-esteemed in the community. Mrs. Shelley died January 18, 1914. Mr. Shelley died March 8, 1904.
Victoria, born in France, March 20, 1831, became the wife of Hiram Northrup, of this family we will write later
Francis Shelley and Lucinda Myton a sister of the third wife of Henry Shelley were married in Allen county, Indiana, May 10, 1857. He was born in Richland county, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1837. She was born in Crawford county, Ohio, June 15, 1841. Their family are Mary J., born April 26, 1860, wife of Wm. Buerkle, Joseph F., born Dec. 28, 1865, Clarrissa A., born Aug. 30, 1869, wife of Fred White. Adalene was born Jan. 29, 1872, wife of Christ Peterson.
Francis Shelley served three years in the 68th Ohio during the Rebellion and was discharged at Savannah, Georgia. The home farm was across the road west of the Fred Wahl farm. Late in life Mr. Shelley bought the South Main street property of his brother-in-law Maurice Kelley. A few years ago he sold this and they moved to near Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley are still living. They were prominently identified with the United Brethren church.
Peter Shelley married Martha J. Payne in 1860. They had five sons and two daughters. We have no record of his death. Mrs. Shelley died June 23, 1917 at the age of 75 years at the home of her daughter Mrs. John H. Medsker of South Benton.
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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.

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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 al 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.

Joseph married Lennie Jeffers on 23 May 1885 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Lennie was born on 16 Jul 1863 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; died in Sep 1942 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was cremated in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Clarissa Shelly, in the household of Francis Shelly
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Clarey Shelley, daughter, in the household of Francis Shelley
• Census: 1910, Tate Township, Clermont County, Ohio, United States; as Clara A. White, 6 children, 6 living, farm manager, head of household
• Newspaper: 26 Jun 1913, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Visiting relatives; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 3 Mar 1914, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Mr. and Mrs. Fred White attended the funeral of a nephew near Zulu, Ind., yesterday afternoon; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8
• Census: 1920, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio, United States; as Clara A. White, wife, in the household of Frederick W. White; Address:
  West Street
• Newspaper: 6 Oct 1927; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 October 1927, p1
• Census: 1930, Milan, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States; as Clara White, wife, in the household of Fred W. White
• Newspaper: 22 Sep 1949, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Visited relatives; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"

Notes:

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—.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.

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.

Newspaper:

Francis Shelley and Mrs. F. W. White and son, Robert, of Milan visited relatives here the fore part of the week.

Clarissa married Frederick W. White on 20 Jan 1888 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Frederick was born in Oct 1868 in Ohio, United States; died on 17 May 1930; was buried in May 1930 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Emily Adaline Shelley
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Adaline Shelley, daughter, in the household of Francis Shelley
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8
• Newspaper: 6 Oct 1927; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 October 1927, p1

Notes:

Newspaper:


—.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.

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.

Adaline married Christian Ingwer Peterson on 1 May 1891 in East Gilead, Branch County, Michigan, United States. Christian was born on 13 Jan 1870 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; died on 12 Jun 1949 in East Gilead, Branch County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Jun 1949 in Branch County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Dessie Irene Buerkle

Notes:

Died:


OBITUARY
—Desa Irene "Dessie" Buerkle, 96, formerly of Ottawa, Payne, and Findlay, died at 10:50 p.m., Monday, October 20, 1997, in St. Francis Home, where she had resided since 1990.
—She was born in Payne, OH, September 22, 1901, the daughter of William and Mary Jane (Shelley) Buerkle. She had never married.
—Several nieces and nephews survived.
—The last of 15 children, she retired in 1983, as a self-employed music teacher, after more than 25 years of teaching piano and guitar lessons in Ottawa and Tiffin. Prior to teaching music, Miss Buerkle had been an art teacher in Chicago, IL, and during the early 1920's, she was employed as a registered nurse for 6 years.
—She received a degree in liberal arts from St. Francis College, Joliet, IL, in 1938; received her bachelor of fine arts degree from the Chicago Art Institute in 1945 and later studied music at Heidelberg College.
—The author of two books, "Miniatures," was published in 1984 by the Hubbard Publishing Co. of Defiance. The subject matter of this book was taken from her experiences as a music teacher. Her second book, "Seventeen Story Birch" was published in 1986 by Haefling Publishing Co. of Tiffin. This book was about her family history and background.
—She also was the author of many poems and received numerous Golden and Silver Poet awards for her poetry from World of Poetry, Inc., Sacramento, CA. She wrote the "Book of Poems" and it was published in 1991 by Dell Printing Co. of Tiffin and "Once Upon a Farm" in 1996 by Hubbard Printing Co.
—Miss Buerkle was a former member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Findlay, and a member of the Ohio Teacher's Association, National Guild of Piano Teachers, and the Catholic Ladies of Columbia.
—A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 23, 1997, in St. Francis Home Chapel with the Rev. Kent Kaufman officiating. Interment was in St. Francis Convent Cemetery.
—Arrangements were under the direction of the Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home of Findlay.

Family/Spouse: George Cleve Nichols. George was born on 5 Jun 1884; died in Jul 1970 in Union City, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joanna married James Lewis Watson on 15 Aug 1910 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, United States. James was born on 22 Oct 1891 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 21 Oct 1963 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Oct 1963 in Sherwood, Branch County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clara married Peter L. Bronson on 6 May 1911 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, United States. Peter was born on 26 Dec 1887 in Michigan, United States; died in Dec 1962 in Michigan, United States; was buried in Dec 1962 in East Gilead, Branch County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Bessie Marie Heroy on 12 Jul 1917 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, United States. Bessie was born on 17 Mar 1901; died in Mar 1985 in Kinderhook, Branch County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Mar 1985 in Kinderhook, Branch County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nellie married Theodore Markley on 20 Sep 1916 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, United States, and was divorced in 1943 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, United States. Theodore was born in Mar 1877; died on 20 Dec 1959. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nellie married Julius Rosseel on 15 Jan 1944 in Steuben County, Indiana, United States. Julius was born on 8 May 1905 in Fremont, Steuben County, Indiana, United States; died in 1988. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Florence M. Forester on 20 Apr 1931 in Steuben County, Indiana, United States. Florence was born on 9 Jan 1908 in Steuben County, Indiana, United States; died on 3 Feb 1955 in Fremont, Steuben County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fay married Pauline Nora Dilsaver on 6 Jul 1925 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. Pauline was born on 6 Jul 1908 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; died on 10 Mar 1998 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ray married Jessie Watson on 30 Jun 1931 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, United States. Jessie was born on 16 Jan 1909 in Sherwood, Branch County, Michigan, United States; died on 4 May 1976. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Newspaper unknown
• Name: Ada Ellis
• Name: Ada Sours
• Newspaper: 6 Oct 1927; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 October 1927, p1

Notes:

Obituary:

Ada Ellis
Montgomery -- Ada Ellis, 77, of 402 McCallum St., Montgomery, died Monday (April 14, 1986) at the Hillsdale Community Health Center following an extended illness.
Born in East Giled, Branch County, April 11, 1909, she was the daughter of Christian and Addie Shelly Peterson.
She was retired from Crotty Corp. in Quincy.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Hollis (Helen) Firestone of Montgomery; one son, Frank Sours Sr. of Battle Creek; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be at the Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind., Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment will be at the East Gilead Cemetery.

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.

Family/Spouse: Russell Sours. Russell was born on 11 Mar 1905 in Indiana, United States; died on 18 Jun 1974 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 9 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.

Family/Spouse: Merle Hoover. Merle was born in 1908; died in in Union City, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events:

• Name: Patricia Louisa Adams
• Name: Patricia Louise Long
• Obituary: 12 Oct 1995; Newspaper unknown

Notes:

Obituary:

COLON — Patricia L. (Adams) Long, 65, 30437 W. M-86, died Oct. 12, 1995, at Three Rivers Manor.
She was born June 15, 1930, in Battle Creek, a daughter of James and Loucinda (Peterson) Watson.
On Nov. 15, 1975, she married Harold F. Long, in Sturgis. He died in February 1989.
She had been employed several years at C.T.S. Metal Corporation, Middlebury, Ind., retiring in 1986. She was a Colon resident the past several years and she attended the New Life Assembly of God Church, Colon.
Survining are one daughter, Carroll L. Adams, Colon; one son, Neal R. Adams, Colon' one granddaughter, Heather Adams, Sturgis; two step-children, Mrs. Gary (Joan) Rowe, Corruna, Ind., and Dennis F. Long, Kendallville, Ind.; two brothers, Robert Watson, Union City, and James Watson, Battle Creek; two sisters, Ida Blair and Ada Fox, both of Battle Creek; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Dolly Rathburn.
Relatives and friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the Schipper funeral Home, Colon, where services are at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Chet C. Allen, New Life Assembly of God Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery, Colon.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Patricia married Bernard Adams on 17 Jul 1949. Bernard was born in 1924 in Michigan, United States; died on 5 Feb 2002 in Michigan, United States; was buried in Feb 2002 in Colon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]