Abraham Shermer1

Family
Marriage*He married Ann __?__.1 

Family

 Ann __?__
Child 1.Mary L. Shermer+1 b. 15 Oct 1829, d. 25 Feb 1912

Citations

  1. [S1847] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, online at www.ancestry.com citing original data from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 546 and Methodist Church Records. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania: Eastern Pennsylvania United Methodist Church Commission on Archives and History; baptism of Mary Louisa Shermer, age 0, child of Abraham and Ann Shermer, born on 16 October 1829 and baptized on 29 August 1830 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Germantown, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records, Reel#. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013.

Mary L. Shermer1,2

b. 15 October 1829, d. 25 February 1912
Family
Father*Abraham Shermer3
Mother*Ann __?__3
Birth*15 October 1829Mary L. Shermer was born on 15 October 1829 in Pennsylvania4,2 
Baptism19 August 1830 and was baptized as Mary Louisa Shermer on 19 August 1830 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.3 
Marriage*She married George Young.1,4 
Census US 1870*6 July 1870Mary L. and George Young were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 6 July 1870 in Upper Dublin, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. George was 51 years of age and a gardener with real estate valued at $5,000 and a personal estate valued at $800, and Mary L. was 40 years of age and keeping house. Their six children were enumerated with their parents in 1870. A. Shermer was 20 years old and worked as a farm laborer; Anna S. and Kate S., at ages 18 and 16, respectively, were at home, and Kate had attended school within the census year; George W. was 12; Henry S. was 10, and John S. was 7 years old, and the three youngest boys were attending school.4 
Census US 1880*2 June 1880Mary Louisa and George Young Sr. were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 2 June 1880 in Upper Dublin, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. George Sr. was 60 years of age and a farmer, and Mary Louisa was 50 years of age and keeping house. Five of their children were enumerated with their parents in 1880. Catherine was 24 years of age and at home; George Jr. was 23 years of age and a laborer; Harry and John were 20 and 18 years old, respectively, and also worked as laborers; and young Willie was 8 years old and attending school.5 
(Wife) Death27 August 1881Mary became a widow when George Young died on 27 August 1881 at age 63.6 
Death*25 February 1912She died on 25 February 1912 in Montgomery County at age 822 
Burial* and was buried in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia.2 

Family

 George Young b. 1819, d. 27 Aug 1881
Children 1.Abraham Shermer Young4 b. 1850
 2.Anna S. Young4 b. 1852
 3.Catherine S. Young4 b. 1854
 4.George W. Young4 b. 1858
 5.Harry S. Young1 b. 31 Jan 1860, d. 24 Jul 1937
 6.John S. Young4 b. 1863
 7.William Young5 b. 1872

Citations

  1. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Harry S Young of 28 E. Fornace Street, Norristown, certificate# 71454, age 77, widower of the late Mary Young, retired merchant, born on 31 January 1860 in Pennsylvania, died of chronic myocarditis on 24 July 1937 at his home in Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA, parents George Young and Mary L Shermer, burial at Riverside, informant John R. Young, 1103 Willow Street, Norristown. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1972.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary L. (Shermer) Young, Memorial# 154584086. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1847] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, online at www.ancestry.com citing original data from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 546 and Methodist Church Records. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania: Eastern Pennsylvania United Methodist Church Commission on Archives and History; baptism of Mary Louisa Shermer, age 0, child of Abraham and Ann Shermer, born on 16 October 1829 and baptized on 29 August 1830 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Germantown, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records, Reel#. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Mary L. Young, Upper Dublin, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1379; Page: 565B; Family History Library Film: 552878. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Mary Louisa Young, Upper Dublin, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1158; Page: 76C; Enumeration District: 028. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1815] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915, online at www.ancestry.com, death of George Young of Jamestown, Pennsylvania, age 63, on 27 August 1881 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gardener, born in Pennsylvania about 1818, burial on 31 August 1881 in Ivy Hill, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, referencing FHL Film# 1003707. Hereinafter cited as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915.

Geraldine C. Sherwood1

b. 20 August 1841, d. 13 August 1919
Family
Father*Henry Sherwood1 b. 25 Aug 1810, d. 2 Nov 1884
Mother*Mary Ann Coleman1 b. 20 Sep 1806, d. 11 Nov 1885
Birth*20 August 1841Geraldine C. Sherwood was born on 20 August 1841 in Ohio.1 
Marriage*17 November 1861After obtaining their license to marry on 15 November 1861, she married George Washington Brockway, son of Ira Brockway and Elizabeth James, on 17 November 1861. They were married by J. S. Haldeman, Minister, at the home of Geraldine's parents, Mary Ann and Henry Sherwood, in Erie County, Ohio.2,3,1,4 
Civil War (U.S.)*1864During the Civil War, in 1864, her husband served as a Corporal in Company G of the 145th Ohio National Guard.4 
(Wife) Death13 September 1903Geraldine became a widow when George Washington Brockway died of Typhoid Fever on 13 September 1903 at age 70.4,5 
(Sister) Probate8 November 1906The estate of Geraldine's sister, Bell B. Edwards, was opened for probate on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, and, as directed by her will, The International Trust Company was appointed Executor. About four months of activity on the case had occurred, however, before the Executor was officially appointed. On 12 July 1906, when The International Trust Company filed its first petition to the court, they had not yet determined the name of the sister Bell had mentioned in her will, nor had they determined if she had left any other surviving heirs at law who needed to be notified of Bell's will and probate. The International Trust Company's Supplemental and Amended petition, dated 18 August 1906, stated that the deceased left, as her sole and only surviving heirs at law, devises and legatees, the following:

The International Trust Company, of Denver, Colorado, devisee and legatee, in trust;

First Church of Christ, Scientist, legatee in trust;

Geraldine C. Brockway, sister of deceased and now the wife of George Brockway, and residing at Blissfield, Lenawee County, State of Michigan.

Mary C. Miller, formerly Mary C. Strong, niece of deceased, now residing at Blissfield, Lenawee County, State of Michigan;

Albert Henry Strong, nephew of deceased, now residing at Toledo, Ohio.

In the same document, The International Trust Company itemized the estimated value of Bell's estate as $5,975.00 from her various properties in Denver and Leadville, Colorado, which produced an estimated $600.00 per annum from rents, issues and profits; and about $1,540.00 in cash, watches, jewelry, household goods and wearing apparel, with about $1,500.00 of that amount being in cash. With everything, The International Trust Company estimated the value of her estate to be $7,515 plus the annual income from her real estate.

For 33 consecutive days, from 27 September 1906 through 29 October 1906, the County Clerk for the City and County of Denver published a "Notice to Non-Resident Heirs at Law" in the Daily Journal of Denver which sent greetings from the people of the state of Colorado to Geraldine C. Brockway, sister of deceased and now the wife of George Brockway, and residing at Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan; Mary C. Miller, formerly Mary C. Strong, niece of deceased, now residing at Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan and Albert Henry Strong, nephew of deceased, residing at Toledo, Ohio. The notice reviewed the contents of the Will and estimated value of the estate of their relative, Bell B. Edwards, and directed each or all to appear in the County Court of Denver on Monday, 29 October 1906 to show cause if they have, or may have reason not to open probate as directed by the Will. The probate documents do not indicate any of them appeared.

On 6 December 1906, the court appointed Allan M. Culver, George S. Van Law and John C. Gallup, all of the City and County of Denver, to inventory, value and appraise the goods, chattels and personal estate of Bell B. Edwards, deceased. Their inventory, valued at $601.80, was submitted on 15 December 1906 and approved by the court on 18 December 1906. The court approved the Executor's request, on 16 January 1907, to sell at private sale or sales, all the goods and chattels of said testatrix mentioned and described in the Appraisement Bill on file herein, for cash in hand, at not less than the appraised value of each article therein mentioned.6,7,8,9,10,11 
Death*13 August 1919She died on 13 August 1919 in Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan, at age 771 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Crane Cemetery, Blissfield.1,4 

Family

 George Washington Brockway b. 20 Oct 1832, d. 13 Sep 1903

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Geraldine C. (Sherwood) Brockway, Memorial# 53765183. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Geraldine Sherwood and George Brockway on 17 November 1861 in Erie County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000954128. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  3. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage license of Geraldine Sherwood and George Brockway issued on 15 November 1861 in Erie County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000954125.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Corp George Washington Brockway, Memorial# 20834640.
  5. [S2121] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, online at www.ancestry.com, death of George Washington Brockway, age 70, married, born on 20 October 1832 in Oxford, Ohio to Ira Brockway and Elizabeth James, died on 13 September 1903 in Blissfield, Lenawee, Michigan, USA, referencing File# 385, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan, Death Records. Hereinafter cited as Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952.
  6. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, appointment of Executor, image# 1402 of 1606. Hereinafter cited as Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974.
  7. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the first Petition of The International Trust Company for probate of Will and Letters of Testamentary dated 12 July 1906, image# 1385-1387 of 1606.
  8. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the Supplemental and Amended Petition of The International Trust Company for probate of Will and Letters of Testamentary dated 18 August 1906, image# 1388-1391 of 1606.
  9. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the "Notice to Non-Resident Heirs at Law" dated 29 October 1906, image# 1480 of 1606.
  10. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the "Warrant to Appraisers", Inventory and Appraisement Bill dated 6-18 December 1906, image# 1432-1435 of 1606.
  11. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the Petition to Sell Goods and Chattels of Testatrix" dated 16 January 1907, image# 1436-1438 of 1606.

Henry Sherwood1

b. 25 August 1810, d. 2 November 1884
Family
Birth*25 August 1810Henry Sherwood was born on 25 August 1810 in New York.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Ann Coleman.2,3,1 
(Bride's Father) Marriage17 November 1861Mary Ann and Henry Sherwood's daughter, Geraldine, and George Brockway were married on 17 November 1861 by J. S. Haldeman, Minister, at her parents' home in Erie County, Ohio.4,5,6,7 
Death*2 November 1884He died on 2 November 1884 at age 742 
Burial* and was buried in Crane Cemetery, Blissfield Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.2 

Family

 Mary Ann Coleman b. 20 Sep 1806, d. 11 Nov 1885
Children 1.Margaret Sherwood+8,1 b. 8 Aug 1833, d. 27 Mar 1900
 2.Louisa A. Sherwood9 b. 1835, d. 29 Oct 1849
 3.Isabell Sherwood+1,2,10 b. Oct 1837, d. 27 Jun 1906
 4.Geraldine C. Sherwood6 b. 20 Aug 1841, d. 13 Aug 1919

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Mary A. Sherwood, Year: 1850; Census Place: Oxford, Erie, Ohio; Roll: 676; Page: 384a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Henry Sherwood, Memorial# 53745832. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Ann (Coleman) Sherwood, Memorial# 54576912.
  4. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Geraldine Sherwood and George Brockway on 17 November 1861 in Erie County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000954128. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  5. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage license of Geraldine Sherwood and George Brockway issued on 15 November 1861 in Erie County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000954125.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Geraldine C. (Sherwood) Brockway, Memorial# 53765183.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Corp George Washington Brockway, Memorial# 20834640.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret Strong, Memorial# 20834597.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Louisa A Sherwood, Memorial# 120193752.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Belle B Edwards, Memorial# 13464316.

Isabell Sherwood1

b. October 1837, d. 27 June 1906
Family
Father*Henry Sherwood2,3,4 b. 25 Aug 1810, d. 2 Nov 1884
Mother*Mary Ann Coleman5,4,2 b. 20 Sep 1806, d. 11 Nov 1885
Birth*October 1837Isabell Sherwood was probably born in October 1837 in Ohio.6,7,8 
Name VariationShe was called Belle, which was spelled in some records as "Bell."4,7 
Marriage*25 January 1857She married Aldin Edwards on 25 January 1857 in Erie County, Ohio. They were married at the home of her parents by G. H. Brown, Minister.1,4,9 
Census US 1860*11 July 1860Bell B. and Aldin Edwards, who was recorded with only the initial "A" as his first name, were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 11 July 1860 in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio. Aldin was 31 years of age and a Liquor Dealer with real estate valued at $1,600 and a personal estate valued at $1,100, and Bell was 22 years of age. Their son, Harrie, was one year old.10 
Census US 1870*23 June 1870Odd and Odd Edwards were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 23 June 1870 as boarding residents of a hotel in Tippecanoe, Miami County, Ohio. Odd was 42 years of age and a Wine Rectifier with real estate valued at $3,000 and a personal estate valued at $2,000, and Belle was 35 years of age.11 
Residence-2nd Home*between 1880 and 1890While Belle and Odd Edwards maintained their primary residence in Denver, they also had a residence, and owned and operated rental properties and businesses, in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado. Odd was listed in the City Directories for Leadville from 1880 through 1890. During that time period, the names of married women were seldom included in city directories, so while his wife, Belle, was often with him in Leadville, only Odd Edward's name was listed. In 1880 they lived at 431 E. 5th, and in 1881 at 523 E. 6th. From 1882 through 1890 both their home and business address was 514 E. 6th. No occupation was reported for Odd in 1880; he was an engineer in 1881 and 1882; and from 1883 through 1890 he operated a confectionery, a stationery and a news depot, all from 514 E. 6th.12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22 
Illness*9 November 1890Odd had been ill when the Leadville newspaper reported, on 7 September 1890, that she was recovering from her recent illness. Then, on 9 November 1890, the newspaper reported that Mrs. Odd Edwards had recovered enough from her recent illness to be around again.23,24 
Residence-2nd Home1891 From 1891 through 1895, both Odd and his wife, Belle, were listed in the Leadville City Directories, she as Mrs. Odd Edwards. Their residence remained 514 E. 6th Street, and Belle operated their news depot business from that address and her business was also listed under "News Dealers and Stationers."25,26,27,28 
Residence-2nd Home1897 Beginning in 1897, only Mrs. Odd Edwards was listed in the Leadville Directory. Her address remained 514 E. 6th and her news business grew to include drugs, cigars, and notions. She also had business listings under "Notions and Fancy Goods" in 1897 and 1898, "Cigars and Tobacco" in 1899, and "Notions and Fancy Goods" in 1900. Then, from 1897 through 1900, Lauritz Nyboe was listed in the Leadville Directories as the Manager for the businesses of Mrs. Odd Edwards at 514 E. 6th Street.29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36 
Residence1897 From 1897 through 1900, Lauritz Nyboe was listed in the Leadville City Directories as the Manager for the businesses of Mrs. Odd Edwards at 514 E. 6th Street, whose news business, between those years, grew to include drugs, cigars, and notions. She also had business listings under "Notions and Fancy Goods" in 1897 and 1898, "Cigars and Tobacco" in 1899, and "Notions and Fancy Goods" in 1900.29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36 
Social News*24 April 1898A visit of Mrs. Odd Edwards, identified as Mrs. Odd Edwards, to Leadville, from Denver, was reported in the Leadville newspaper on 24 April 1898. The story, under "Personal Mention", reported that Mrs. Odd Edwards had been in town for about a week. She was up from Denver looking after the store at 514 East Sixth street, and the numerous tenement houses owned by the worthy couple. Mr. Edwards remained in Denver to, as Mrs. Edwards expressed it, "water the flowers and keep the lawn sprinkled." The Edwards had a beautiful home in the Capital city and an ample where-with-all to enjoy their declining years surrounded by every luxury.37 
Fire*22 May 1898 On 22 May 1898, Leadville's newspaper reported that a house owned by Mr. Mrs. Odd Edwards of Denver was destroyed by fire. The newspaper's headlines announced that "Houses Burn", followed by "Two Totally and One Partially Destroyed on East Fourth Street", and the story reported that:

Shortly before 10 o'clock the previous night, an alarm of fire was turned in and a bright blaze on East Fourth street indicated where the conflagration was raging. A cabin owned by J. E. Coumbs, the grocer, and occupied by two young men, was blazing, and the building next to it, occupied by Mrs. Moss, soon caught fire. Mrs. Moss resided at 420 East Fourth, while the cabin was at 422. Those two buildings were destroyed with nearly all their contents, while the building at 426 East Fourth, occupied by J. F. Joyce and owned by Mr. Coumbs, was badly damaged, but the furniture was nearly all saved.

The house occupied by Mrs. Moss was owned by Mr. Odd Edwards of Denver. The loss was nearly $2,000, partially covered by insurance.

The fire created considerable excitement, and in less than ten minutes a thousand people were on the scene.38 
Social News7 July 1898 On 7 July 1898, Leadville's newspaper reported that Mr. Mrs. Odd Edwards was up from Denver looking after his real estate interests. Edwards said he intended to remain until water began to come out of the down-town mines.39 
Census US 1900*9 June 1900Bell B. and Odd Edwards were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 9 June 1900 at 1564 Marion Street, Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. Odd was 74 years of age and a Landlord, and Bell was 62 years of age. They owned their house free of mortgage, had been married for 43 years, and Bell had given birth to two children, neither of whom were living.7 
(Wife) Death1 March 1902Bell became a widow when Aldin "Odd" Edwards died on 1 March 1902 at age 76.9 
Will*9 November 1905Stating she was a widow of sound mind and disposing memory, Bell B. Edwards prepared and published her last will and testament dated 9 November 1905 in Denver, Colorado. She first revoked and annulled all other Wills and testamentary dispositions she had at any time made, and second bequeathed to The International Trust Company, its successors and assigns, the sum of $1,000, in trust, as she then set forth. The $1,000 was to be the first charge upon the whole of her estate and she directed the International Trust Company to invest, re-invest and keep said sum of money invested in interest bearing securities to be selected by her said trustee at its discretion, and that her said trustee was to devote the income derived therefrom to the maintenance of the vault in which her remains were to be laid away at Fairmont Cemetery, near the City of Denver. And she further directed that the key to said vault was to be always kept and retained by said Trust Company, and that the same shall never be used, nor shall said vault be unlocked after her remains were deposited there, except in cases of absolute necessity connected with the maintenance or repair of the vault.

And third, whereas her husband and children had all predeceased her, and she was alone in the world, with the exception of a sister who has ample means of her own, she gave devised and bequeathed all the rest, residue and remainder of the property, real, personal and mixed, she owned at the time of her death, wheresoever it was located or found, to the International Trust Company, its successors and assigns, in trust, with full power and authority to handle, control, manage, sell and dispose of the same; to invest, change investments and reinvest the same, and generally to deal with said property in such manner as to said trustee may seem best and most expedient for its safety, and as fully as she herself could manage, control and dispose of such property if she were living.

It was her will, and she so directed, that said trustee shall, on the first day of October, or as soon thereafter that may be convenient, of each and every year, pay the net income arising therefrom, to the First Church of Christ, Scientist of Denver, Colorado, to be by said church used and expended for the purpose of furnishing fuel to such poor families residing in the City of Denver, Colorado, as may be determined upon and selected by the Board of Directors, Managers, or the governing body for the time being, of said church. And she requested and directed that the fund shall be known as "The Mr. and Mrs. Odd Edwards Memorial Fuel Fund."

Fourth, she made, constituted and appointed The International Trust Company of this her Last Will and Testament, with the further authority to act as trustee under the provisions of this Will after its duties as executor shall have been performed. She also authorized and empowered said executor to grant, bargain and sell all or any part of her real estate at such price and upon such terms and conditions as to my said executor may seem best. And she further authorized said executor to make, execute, acknowledge and deliver good and sufficient deed or deeds of such real estate, or any portion thereof, and the purchaser or purchasers shall not be bound to see to the application of the purchase money.

She signed and sealed her name with her signature in Denver, Colorado on 9 November 1905, and signing their names as witnesses were Allan M. Culver, H. H. Brooks and Charles H. Redmond, all of Denver.

All three of the witnesses also signed their certification that the above and foregoing Will, written on two sheets of paper and each signed by the testatrix in the margin, was subscribed by the testatrix named therein, said Bell B. Edwards, at the City of Denver, State of Colorado, in the presence of each of us, all present at the same time on the day and date above written; that at the time of subscribing said Will, said Testatrix, Bell B. Edwards, did declare the same to be her Last Will and Testament, and that thereupon they, at her request and in her presence, and in the presence of each other, did subscribe their names as witnesses.40 
Death*27 June 1906She died on 27 June 1906 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, at age 6841,42,43,44,45 
Burial*2 July 1906 and was buried on 2 July 1906 with her husband in the Odd Edwards Private Family Mausoleum in Block 13, Lot 66, Section ALL, of Fairmount Cemetery, Denver.41,9 
Probate8 November 1906The estate of Bell B. Edwards was opened for probate on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, and, as directed by her will, The International Trust Company was appointed Executor. About four months of activity on the case had occurred, however, before the Executor was officially appointed. On 12 July 1906, when The International Trust Company filed its first petition to the court, they had not yet determined the name of the sister Bell had mentioned in her will, nor had they determined if she had left any other surviving heirs at law who needed to be notified of Bell's will and probate. The International Trust Company's Supplemental and Amended petition, dated 18 August 1906, stated that the deceased left, as her sole and only surviving heirs at law, devises and legatees, the following:

The International Trust Company, of Denver, Colorado, devisee and legatee, in trust;

First Church of Christ, Scientist, legatee in trust;

Geraldine C. Brockway, sister of deceased and now the wife of George Brockway, and residing at Blissfield, Lenawee County, State of Michigan.

Mary C. Miller, formerly Mary C. Strong, niece of deceased, now residing at Blissfield, Lenawee County, State of Michigan;

Albert Henry Strong, nephew of deceased, now residing at Toledo, Ohio.

In the same document, The International Trust Company itemized the estimated value of Bell's estate as $5,975.00 from her various properties in Denver and Leadville, Colorado, which produced an estimated $600.00 per annum from rents, issues and profits; and about $1,540.00 in cash, watches, jewelry, household goods and wearing apparel, with about $1,500.00 of that amount being in cash. With everything, The International Trust Company estimated the value of her estate to be $7,515 plus the annual income from her real estate.

For 33 consecutive days, from 27 September 1906 through 29 October 1906, the County Clerk for the City and County of Denver published a "Notice to Non-Resident Heirs at Law" in the Daily Journal of Denver which sent greetings from the people of the state of Colorado to Geraldine C. Brockway, sister of deceased and now the wife of George Brockway, and residing at Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan; Mary C. Miller, formerly Mary C. Strong, niece of deceased, now residing at Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan and Albert Henry Strong, nephew of deceased, residing at Toledo, Ohio. The notice reviewed the contents of the Will and estimated value of the estate of their relative, Bell B. Edwards, and directed each or all to appear in the County Court of Denver on Monday, 29 October 1906 to show cause if they have, or may have reason not to open probate as directed by the Will. The probate documents do not indicate any of them appeared.

On 6 December 1906, the court appointed Allan M. Culver, George S. Van Law and John C. Gallup, all of the City and County of Denver, to inventory, value and appraise the goods, chattels and personal estate of Bell B. Edwards, deceased. Their inventory, valued at $601.80, was submitted on 15 December 1906 and approved by the court on 18 December 1906. The court approved the Executor's request, on 16 January 1907, to sell at private sale or sales, all the goods and chattels of said testatrix mentioned and described in the Appraisement Bill on file herein, for cash in hand, at not less than the appraised value of each article therein mentioned.46,42,43,47,48,49 
Estate* The total value of Bell's estate, after expenses, and before taxes, was $7,955.78, which in 2022 would be worth about $263,440. In a document titled "Inheritance Tax", the County Court for the City and County of Denver, Colorado, in the matter of the Estate of Bell B. Edwards, deceased, who died on 27 June 1906, ordered, adjudged and decreed that the gross value of said estate was fixed at $7,955.78, which said amount was subject to a deduction of $758.08, leaving for distribution to the heirs at law of said deceased the sum of $7,197.70, as follows:

The International Trust Company, $1,000 in trust, with a cash value of $1,000, taxable at 3% for $3.70 plus interest of $3.70, for a total tax of $33.70; and the First Church of Christ Scientist (in the hands of The International Trust Company, in trust), money and real estate, with a cash value of $6,197.70, taxable at 3% for $185.93 plus interest of $22.80, for a total tax of $208.73.

The International Trust Company paid the full tax amount of $242.43, for both heirs at law, on 13 July 1908.44,45 

Family

 Aldin Edwards b. Oct 1825, d. 1 Mar 1902
Child 1.Harrie Edwards10 b. 1859

Citations

  1. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Isabell Sherwood and Aldin Edwards on 25 January 1857 in Erie County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000954128. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Mary A. Sherwood, Year: 1850; Census Place: Oxford, Erie, Ohio; Roll: 676; Page: 384a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Henry Sherwood, Memorial# 53745832. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Belle B Edwards, Memorial# 13464316.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Ann (Coleman) Sherwood, Memorial# 54576912.
  6. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Mary A. Sherwood, Year: 1850; Census Place: Oxford, Erie, Ohio; Roll: 676; Page: 384a, estimating the year of Isabell's birth as 1837.
  7. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Odd and Bell B. Edwards, Year: 1900; Census Place: Denver, Arapahoe, Colorado; Roll: 118; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240118, reporting Bell's date of birth as October 1837. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Belle B Edwards, Memorial# 13464316, recording her year of birth as 1832.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Aldin “Odd” Edwards, Memorial# 13464336.
  10. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of A. and Bell B. Edwards, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Sandusky, Erie, Ohio; Roll: M653_958; Page: 98; Family History Library Film: 803958. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Odd and Belle B. Edwards in a hotel, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tippecanoe, Miami, Ohio; Roll: M593_1244; Page: 388A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories. (The original set of Leadville City Directories were published for years 1879-1918 (no directories were printed in 1893 or 1896). The 1879 Leadville City Directory also lists the surrounding cities of Kokomo, Malta, and Carbonateville); online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1880, page 140, Odd Edwards, residence 431 E. 5th. Hereinafter cited as Leadville (Colorado) City Directories.
  13. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1881, page 124, Odd Edwards, engineer, residence 523 E. 6th.
  14. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1882, page 123, Odd Edwards, engineer, residence 514 E. 6th.
  15. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1883, page 117, Odd Edwards, stationery and confectionery, 514 E. 6th.
  16. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1884, page 108, Odd Edwards, news depot, 514 E. 6th.
  17. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1885, page 108, Odd Edwards, confectionery, 514 E. 6th, and also on page 258 under "Fruits and Confectionery", Odd Edwards, 514 E. 6th.
  18. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1886, page 112, Odd Edwards, confectionery, residence 514 E. 6th, also on page 277 under "Fruits and Confectionery", Odd Edwards, 514 E. 6th, and on page 286 under "News Dealers and Stationers", Odd Edwards, 514 E. 6th.
  19. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1887, page 115, Odd Edwards, stationery, 514 E. 6th.
  20. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1888, page 113, Odd Edwards, confectioner, 514 E. 6th, and also on page 277 under "Fruits and Confectionery", Odd Edwards, 514 E. 6th and on page 286 under "News Dealers and Stationers", Odd Edwards, 514 E. 6th.
  21. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1889, page 112 Odd Edwards, confectioner, 514 E. 6th, and also on page 273 under "News Dealers and Stationers", Odd Edwards, 514 E. 6th.
  22. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1890, page 112 Odd Edwards, confectioner, 514 E. 6th, and also on page 269 under "Fruits and Confectionery", Odd Edwards, 514 E. 6th.
  23. [S2474] Belle Edwards November 1890 Leadville Illness Recovery Personal Mention, online at the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection website at https://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org, which we accessed initially from the Lake County Public Library website at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/home, The Herald Democrat, Leadville, Colorado, Sunday, 9 November 1890, page 4, Personal Mention, Mrs. Odd Edwards recovered enough from her illness to be around again, viewed online at https://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org/. Hereinafter cited as Belle Edwards November 1890 Leadville Illness Recovery Personal Mention.
  24. [S2474] Belle Edwards November 1890 Leadville Illness Recovery Personal Mention, online at https://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org, The Herald Democrat, Leadville, Colorado, Sunday, 7 September 1890, page 3, Personal Mention, Mrs. Odd Edwards recovering from recent illness, viewed online at https://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org/
  25. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1891, page 111, Odd Edwards, residence 514 E. 6th and Mrs. Odd Edwards, news depot, 514 E. 6th, and also on page 278 under "News Dealers and Stationers", Mrs. Odd Edwards, 614 E. 6th; (we note it should probably have read 514 E. 6th).
  26. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1892, page 113, Odd Edwards, residence 514 E. 6th and Mrs. Odd Edwards, news depot, 514 E. 6th, and also on page 290 under "News Dealers and Stationers", Mrs. Odd Edwards, 514 E. 6th.
  27. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1894, page 109, Odd Edwards, residence 514 E. 6th and Mrs. Odd Edwards, news depot, 514 E. 6th, and also on page 281 under "News Dealers and Stationers", Mrs. Odd Edwards, 514 E. 6th.
  28. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1895, page 113, Odd Edwards, residence 514 E. 6th and Mrs. Odd Edwards, news depot, 514 E. 6th, and also on page 297 under "News Dealers and Stationers", Mrs. Odd Edwards, 514 E. 6th.
  29. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1897, page 121, only Mrs. Odd Edwards, drugs, 514 E. 6th, and also on page 316 under "Notions and Fancy Goods", Mrs. Odd Edwards, 514 E. 6th.
  30. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1897, page 222, Lawrence Nyboe, manager for Mrs. O. Edwards, 514 E. 6th.
  31. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1898, page 118, only Mrs. Odd Edwards, drugs, 514 E. 6th, and also on page 306 under "Notions and Fancy Goods", Mrs. Odd Edwards, 514 E. 6th.
  32. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1898, page 215, Lauritz Nyboe, manager for Mrs. O. Edwards, 514 E. 6th.
  33. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1899, page 127, only Mrs. Odd Edwards, cigars, 514 E. 6th, and also on page 321 under "Cigars and Tobacco", Mrs. Odd Edwards, 514 E. 6th.
  34. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1899, page 237, Lauritz Nyboe, manager for Mrs. O. Edwards, 514 E. 6th.
  35. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1900, page 137, only Mrs. Odd Edwards, notions, 514 E. 6th, and also on page 372 under "Notions and Fancy Goods", Mrs. Odd Edwards, 514 E. 6th.
  36. [S2470] Leadville (Colorado) City Directories, online at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/localhistory/…, 1900, page 261, Lauritz Nyboe, manager for Mrs. O. Edwards, 514 E. 6th.
  37. [S2473] Belle Edwards April 1898 Leadville Personal Mention, online at the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection website at https://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org, which we accessed initially from the Lake County Public Library website at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/home, The Herald Democrat, Leadville, Colorado, Sunday, 24 April 1898, page 6, Personal Mention, Mrs. Odd Edwards, up from Denver in Leadville to look after store at 514 East Sixth street and the couple's numerous tenement houses, viewed online at https://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org/. Hereinafter cited as Belle Edwards April 1898 Leadville Personal Mention.
  38. [S2472] Odd Edwards May 1898 Leadville Property Fire, online at the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection website at https://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org, which we accessed initially from the Lake County Public Library website at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/home, The Herald Democrat, Leadville, Colorado, Sunday, 22 May 1898, page 5, headlines "Houses Burn", followed by "Two Totally and One Partially Destroyed on East Fourth Street", one house owned by Mr. Odd Edwards of Denver, viewed online at https://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org/. Hereinafter cited as May 1898 Leadville Property Fire.
  39. [S2471] Odd Edwards July 1898 Leadville Personal Mention, online at the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection website at https://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org, which we accessed initially from the Lake County Public Library website at https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/home, The Herald Democrat, Leadville, Colorado, Thursday, 7 July 1898, page 6, Personal Mention, Mr. Odd Edwards, up from Denver, in Leadville, viewed online at https://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org/. Hereinafter cited as Odd Edwards July 1898 Leadville Personal Mention.
  40. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, will of Bell B. Edwards dated 9 November 1905 at Denver Colorado, image# 1398-1400 of 1606. Hereinafter cited as Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974.
  41. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Belle B Edwards, Memorial# 13464316, recording her date of death as 2 July 1906, which we believe was more likely her burial date.
  42. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the first Petition of The International Trust Company for probate of Will and Letters of Testamentary dated 12 July 1906, image# 1385-1387 of 1606.
  43. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the Supplemental and Amended Petition of The International Trust Company for probate of Will and Letters of Testamentary dated 18 August 1906, image# 1388-1391 of 1606.
  44. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from Inheritance Tax dated 13 July 1908, image# 1464 of 1606.
  45. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from Receipt for Inheritance Tax dated 13 July 1908, image# 1468 of 1606.
  46. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, appointment of Executor, image# 1402 of 1606.
  47. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the "Notice to Non-Resident Heirs at Law" dated 29 October 1906, image# 1480 of 1606.
  48. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the "Warrant to Appraisers", Inventory and Appraisement Bill dated 6-18 December 1906, image# 1432-1435 of 1606.
  49. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the Petition to Sell Goods and Chattels of Testatrix" dated 16 January 1907, image# 1436-1438 of 1606.

Louisa A. Sherwood1

b. 1835, d. 29 October 1849
Family
Father*Henry Sherwood1 b. 25 Aug 1810, d. 2 Nov 1884
Mother*Mary Ann Coleman1 b. 20 Sep 1806, d. 11 Nov 1885
Birth*1835Louisa A. Sherwood was born about 18351 
Death*29 October 1849 and died on 29 October 1849 at about age 14.1 
Burial*She was buried in Crane Cemetery, Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan.1 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Louisa A Sherwood, Memorial# 120193752. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Margaret Sherwood1

b. 8 August 1833, d. 27 March 1900
Family
Father*Henry Sherwood1,2 b. 25 Aug 1810, d. 2 Nov 1884
Mother*Mary Ann Coleman1,2 b. 20 Sep 1806, d. 11 Nov 1885
Birth*8 August 1833Margaret Sherwood was born about 8 August 1833 in New York.2,1 
Marriage*25 March 1858She married, as his second wife, Andrew Strong on 25 March 1858 in Maryville, Erie County, Ohio. They were married by a Minister of the Gospel.1,3,4 
(Wife) Death27 November 1870Margaret became a widow when Andrew Strong died on 27 November 1870 at the age of 56 years, 7 months and 9 days.3 
Death*27 March 1900She died on 27 March 1900 at the age of 66 years, 7 months and 19 days1 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Crane Cemetery, Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan.1,3 

Family

 Andrew Strong b. 18 Apr 1814, d. 27 Nov 1870
Children 1.Darwin Jay Strong5 b. 1860, d. 20 Jun 1896
 2.Mary Strong+6 b. Nov 1861, d. bt 1900 - 1910
 3.Albert Strong6 b. 1867

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret Strong, Memorial# 20834597. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Mary A. Sherwood, Year: 1850; Census Place: Oxford, Erie, Ohio; Roll: 676; Page: 384a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Andrew Strong, Memorial# 20834578.
  4. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Margaret Sherwood and Andrew Strong on 25 March 1858 in Maryville, Erie County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000954128. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Darwin Jay Strong, Memorial# 20834611.
  6. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Andrew and Margaret Strong, (transcribed by Ancestry as "Thong"), Year: 1870; Census Place: Blissfield, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: M593_685; Page: 129A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Engra Agnes Shields1,2

b. 10 July 1821, d. 26 July 1867
Family
Father*John Shields3
Birth*10 July 1821Engra Agnes Shields was born, as calculated from her reported age at death, on 10 July 1821 in Lewis County, West Virginia.3 
Name VariationShe was called Ingry.2 
Research Notes*Her husband's first four children, Sarah Jane Conrad, Marcellus Conrad, Margaret Ann Conrad and Phebe Conrad, were born before he and Engra married, so it is very likely he had a first wife we have not yet identified.4 
Marriage*16 July 1843She married, as his second wife, Lemuel Lemon Conrad, son of Daniel Conrad and Margaret Shields, on 16 July 1843 in Braxton County, Virginia.1,2,3,5 
Census US 1850*26 August 1850Engra and Lemuel Conrad were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 26 August 1850 in District 4, Braxton County, Virginia. Lemuel was 30 years of age and a farmer, and Engra was age 29. Neither was able to read or write. Seven children were enumerated with them in 1850. Sarah Jane, Marcellus, and Margaret Ann, believed to have been the children of Lemuel and his first wife, were ages 12, 10, and 8 years, respectively, and had all attended school within the census year; Phebe, also believed to have been the daughter of Lemuel and his first wife, was 7 years old. The three youngest, Amanda, Daniel and Eda, are believed to have been the couple's children. Amanda and Daniel were ages 6 and 2 years, respectively, and baby Eda was 5 months old. Lemuel's brother, Chrisman Conrad, was enumerated with his wife, children and extended family members in the next previous household on the same census page.4,6 
Death*26 July 1867She died on 26 July 1867 in Braxton County, West Virginia, at the age of 46 years and 16 days.3 

Family

 Lemuel Lemon Conrad b. 1820
Children 1.Amanda Conrad4 b. 1844
 2.Daniel Conrad4 b. 1848
 3.Eda Conrad4 b. 1850
 4.Lorenz Conrad7 b. 1851
 5.Spaulding Conrad1,2 b. 1853, d. 31 Mar 1937
 6.William Conrad7 b. 1854
 7.Rhea Conrad7 b. 1855
 8.Mary Conrad7 b. 1855
 9.Matilda Conrad7 b. 1858
 10.John Conrad7 b. 1859
 11.Marcella Conrad7 b. 1859
 12.Archibald Conrad8 b. 31 Mar 1865

Citations

  1. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Spaulding Conrad on 31 March 1937 in Heaters, Braxton County, West Virginia, age 78, born about 1859 in West Virginia, son of Lemon Conrad and Engra Shields, referencing FHL Film# 572705. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Spaulding Conrad, Memorial# 205490771. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Engra Conrad on 26 July 1867 in Braxton County, West Virginia, age 46 years 16 days, occupation farmer's wife, married to Lemuel Conrad, born about 1821 in Lewis County, West Virginia, daughter of John Shields and Eve, referencing FHL Film# 572705.
  4. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Lemuel and "Engry" Conrad, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Braxton, Virginia; Roll: 937; Pages: 192b-193a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1404] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Ingry Shields and Lemuel Conrad on 16 July 1843 in Braxton County, Virginia, USA, referencing Dodd, Jordan R., et al.; Early American Marriages: Virginia to 1850; Publication Place: Bountiful, UT, USA; Publisher: Precision Indexing Publishers. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850.
  6. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Chrisman and Elizabeth Conrad, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Braxton, Virginia; Roll: 937; Page: 192b.
  7. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Lemuel and "Engry" Conrad, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Braxton, Virginia; Roll: M653_1336; Pages: 413-414; Family History Library Film: 805336. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2522] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Archibald Conrad on 31 March 1865 in Braxton County, West Virginia, son of Lemuel Conrad and Engra Conrad, referencing FHL Film# 573797. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938.

John Shields1

Family

Family
Child 1.Engra Agnes Shields+1 b. 10 Jul 1821, d. 26 Jul 1867

Citations

  1. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Engra Conrad on 26 July 1867 in Braxton County, West Virginia, age 46 years 16 days, occupation farmer's wife, married to Lemuel Conrad, born about 1821 in Lewis County, West Virginia, daughter of John Shields and Eve, referencing FHL Film# 572705. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973.

Margaret Shields1

b. 1794, d. 11 November 1862
Family
Birth*1794Margaret Shields was born about 1794 in Pendleton County, Virginia.1 
Marriage*She married Daniel Conrad.1,2 
(Wife) DeathAugust 1853Margaret became a widow when Daniel Conrad died in August 1853 at age 72.2 
Death*11 November 1862She died on 11 November 1862 in Orlando, Lewis County, Virginia, at about age 681 
Burial* and was buried in Orlando Cemetery, Orlando.2 

Family

 Daniel Conrad b. Apr 1781, d. Aug 1853
Children 1.Chrisman Conrad+1,3,4 b. 1812, d. 21 May 1879
 2.Lemuel Lemon Conrad+3,4,5,6,1,2 b. 1820

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret (Shields) Conrad, Memorial# 134875578. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Daniel Conrad, Memorial# 161944154.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Christman Conrad, Memorial# 95403744.
  4. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Chrismond Conrad on 21 May 1879 in Braxton County, West Virginia, age 69, farmer, wife's name Elizabeth, born about 1810 in Braxton County, Virginia, son of Daniel Conrad and Margaret Conrad, referencing FHL Film# 572705. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  5. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Lemuel and "Engry" Conrad, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Braxton, Virginia; Roll: 937; Pages: 192b-193a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Chrisman and Elizabeth Conrad, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Braxton, Virginia; Roll: 937; Page: 192b.

Mary Helen Shields1

b. 2 January 1842, d. 17 October 1928
Family
Birth*2 January 1842Mary Helen Shields was born on 2 January 1842 in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana.1 
Name VariationShe was called Helen.2 
Marriage*15 January 1860She married Bedford H. Stanfield on 15 January 1860 in Orange County, Indiana.1,3,4 
(Wife) Death9 April 1928Helen became a widow when Bedford H. Stanfield died on 9 April 1928 at age 87.3 
Death*17 October 1928She died six months after her husband, on 17 October 1928, in French Lick, Orange County, Indiana, at age 861 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Ames Chapel Cemetery, Paoli, Orange County.2,3 

Family

 Bedford H. Stanfield b. 9 May 1840, d. 9 Apr 1928
Child 1.Ercurius A. Stanfield+1,5,6 b. 8 May 1866, d. 13 Dec 1938

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Helen (Shields) Stanfield, Memorial# 31248312. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Helen (Shields) Stanfield, Memorial# 31248312; her name was inscribed as Helen on the grave marker she shared with her husband.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Bedford H Stanfield, Memorial# 31248125.
  4. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 15 January 1860 in Orange County, Indiana, USA, of Bedford "Standfield" and Mary H Shields, referencing the Works Progress Administration, Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940, Orange County, Indiana, index to Marriage Record 1826-1920 Inclusive Volume Original Record Location County Clerk's Office, Paoli, Book C- 4, Page 330. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ercurius Albert “Ark” Stanfield, Memorial# 31248354.
  6. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 4 November 1897 in Orange County, of Ercurius A Standfield, age 32, born about 1865, son of Bedford H Stanfield and Mary H Shields , referencing the Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Orange County, Indiana; index to Supplemental Record Marriage Transcript 1 Original Record Location County Welfare Office Pa; Book: H-2; Page: 1.

Robert Forster Shields

(Heir) Will21 September 1766John Hinds of Kilmainham, County Cavan, Ireland, left a will dated 21 September 1766 and proven on 7 Feb 1769 naming the following beneficiaries: Mary (Hinds) Stephens, Mary (Hinds) Clarke, Ralph Clarke, Mary Anne Clarke, Catherine (Clarke) Stephens, Anthony Clarke, Walter Hinds, John Hinds, Thomas Hinds, William Hinds, Margaret Hinds, Richard Booth, George Hinds, Thomas Hinds, Ralph Hinds, John Hinds, Margaret Latterton, William Latterton, Mary Latterton, George Grahams, Robert Forster Shields and Jane Trimble. Robert Forster Shields received the sum of five pounds sterling.1 

Citations

  1. [S342] John Hinds will (21 Sep 1766), Copy of the Last Will and Testament of John Hinds, late of Kilmainham (County Meath), proven 7 Feb 1769, National Archives of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland. Hereinafter cited as Will of John Hinds, proven 1769.

Mary E. Shillato1

b. 1832
Family
Birth*1832Mary E. Shillato was born about 1832 in Pennsylvania.2 
Marriage*1 January 1850She married, as his second wife, James Laughlin, son of Alexander Laughlin and Barbara Kinder, on 1 January 1850 in Madison County, Illinois.1 
Census US 1850*22 October 1850Mary and James Laughlin appeared on the 1850 census in Township 3 N R 10 W, Madison County, Illinois. The census takers were required in 1850 to record the names of each person who had been residing in each household on the first of June 1850 regardless of the actual date the census was taken. For the Laughlin household, the census that year was taken on 22 October 1850, after James's son John Westly had died. The census recorded James as 33 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $3,000. His wife Mary was 18 years old and John W. had been 10 on 1 June. Also recorded as living in the household in 1850 was Elisha Beel who was 23 years old and a laborer.2 

Family

 James Laughlin b. 1817

Citations

  1. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of James Laughlin and Mary E. Shillato on 1 January 1850 in Madison County. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James Laughlin, Township 3 N R 10 W, Madison, Illinois; Roll: M432_119; Page: 539B; Image: 419. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Shinaberry1,2,3

b. 1834
Family
Birth*1834Sarah Shinaberry was born about 1834 in Ohio.1 
Marriage*September 1857She married Jesse Steed in September 1857 in Randolph County, Indiana.1,3 

Family

 Jesse Steed b. 1831
Children 1.Charlotte F. Steed+1 b. 1855
 2.Thomas J. Steed+1,2 b. 28 Jul 1863, d. 19 Jun 1917

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Sarah Steed, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: M593_354; Page: 427B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Carrie B Bicknell, age 48, born on 13 October 1865 in Henry County, Indiana, daughter of David Green and "Lizzie Ann Peterson" and Thomas Steed, age 48, born on 28 July 1865 in Randolph County, Indiana, son of Jesse Steed and Sarah Shinaberry, married on 1 September 1913 in Indiana, United States, citing page 357. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage in September 1857 in Randolph County of Jesse Steed and Sarah "Shinneabarger", referencing Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Randolph County, Indiana; marriage Records 1852-1858 Copied By Alice Lake Ketron Winchester, Indiana; Page: 48. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.

John Elmer Shinkle1

b. 7 March 1870, d. 7 November 1956
Family
Father*John J. Shinkle2,1 b. 11 Nov 1831, d. 11 Mar 1924
Mother*Sarah A. Barnes3,1 b. 9 May 1831, d. 9 Apr 1910
Birth*7 March 1870John Elmer Shinkle was born on 7 March 1870 in Linn County, Kansas.1 
Marriage*4 July 1892He married first, as her first husband, Nellie G. Smith, daughter of Asa Smith and Mary A. Bolton, on 4 July 1892 in Linn County, Kansas.4,1,5 
Marriage*23 September 1922He married second, as her second husband, Claudia M. Keeler on 23 September 1922 in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas.1,6,7 
Death*7 November 1956He died on 7 November 1956 at age 861 
Burial* and was buried in Elm Grove Cadmus Cemetery, Cadmus, Linn County.1 

Family 1

 Nellie G. Smith b. 4 Dec 1870, d. 11 Nov 1963

Family 2

 Claudia M. Keeler b. 1877, d. 1971

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Elmer Shinkle, Memorial# 98336973. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John J. Shinkle, Memorial# 41078264.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah A. (Barnes) Shinkle, Memorial# 41078318.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nellie G. (Smith) Millyard, Memorial# 50348833.
  5. [S2173] Kansas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1811-1911, online at www.newspapers.com, marriage on 4 July 1892 in Linn County, Kansas, USA of Nella Smith of Cadmus, age 20, born about 1872, and Elmer Shinkle of Cadmus, age 22, born about 1870, citing Film# 001521456. Hereinafter cited as Kansas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1811-1911.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Claudia Mae (Keeler) Sawyer Shinkle, Memorial# 80328739.
  7. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John E. Shinkle and Claudia M Sawyer on 23 September 1922 at Garden City, Kansas, referencing The Garden City Telegram, published on Thursday, 28 September 1922 in Garden City, Kansas, USA, citing https://www.newspapers.com/image/165486048/,0.8556755,0.44154173,0.9152614&xid=3398. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.

John J. Shinkle1

b. 11 November 1831, d. 11 March 1924
Family
Birth*11 November 1831John J. Shinkle was born on 11 November 1831.1 
Marriage*16 September 1851He married Sarah A. Barnes on 16 September 1851.2,1 
(Husband) Death9 April 1910John became a widower when Sarah A. (Barnes) Shinkle died on 9 April 1910 at age 78.2 
Death*11 March 1924He died on 11 March 1924 at age 921 
Burial* and was buried with his wife in Elm Grove Cadmus Cemetery, Cadmus, Linn County.1 

Family

 Sarah A. Barnes b. 9 May 1831, d. 9 Apr 1910
Child 1.John Elmer Shinkle1,3 b. 7 Mar 1870, d. 7 Nov 1956

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John J. Shinkle, Memorial# 41078264. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah A. (Barnes) Shinkle, Memorial# 41078318.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Elmer Shinkle, Memorial# 98336973.

Adaline M. Shipman1

b. 3 December 1842, d. 1 April 1925
Family
Father*Charles F. Shipman1
Mother*Cordelia Howard1
Birth*3 December 1842Adaline M. Shipman was born on 3 December 1842 in Greene County, Illinois.1 
Marriage*18 January 1859She married Matthew M. Hall of Callaway County, son of Willis Hall and Barbara Boswell, 0n 18 January 1859 in Lincoln County, Missouri. They were married by a Justice of the Peace.2,1,3 
(Wife) Death31 July 1897Adaline became a widow when Matthew M. Hall died on 31 July 1897 at age 65.3 
Death*1 April 1925She died on 1 April 1925 in Audrain County, Missouri, at age 821 
Burial* and was buried in Liberty Cemetery, Shamrock, Callaway County, Missouri.1 

Family

 Matthew M. Hall b. 9 Apr 1832, d. 31 Jul 1897
Children 1.Mahalia Catherine Hall+1,4 b. Dec 1859, d. 1931
 2.John Edward Hall5 b. 1861, d. 31 Jul 1897
 3.Charlie Hall6,1
 4.Lucy Hall1,7
 5.Tommie Hall1,8
 6.Emma C. Hall9 b. 1870, d. 1945

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Adaline M. (Shipman) Hall, Memorial# 23733839. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, Matthew M. Hall of Callaway County to Miss Adaline Shipman of Lincoln County, in Lincoln County, 18 January 1859. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Matthew M Hall, Memorial# 23733811.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mahalia Catherine (Hall) Heaton, Memorial# 23734009.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Edward Hall, Memorial# 93836937.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Charlie Hall, Memorial# 23733924.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lucy Hall, Memorial# 23733929.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Tommie Hall, Memorial# 23733937.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Emma C. Hall, Memorial# 93837084.

Charles F. Shipman1

Family
Father*Sanford Shipman1
Mother*Jane Winn1
Birth*Charles F. Shipman was probably born in Clermont County, Ohio.2 
Marriage*17 May 1842He married Cordelia Howard, daughter of Joseph Howard and Malinda Lomax, on 17 May 1842 in Greene County, Illinois.1,3 

Family

 Cordelia Howard
Child 1.Adaline M. Shipman+1 b. 3 Dec 1842, d. 1 Apr 1925

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Adaline M. (Shipman) Hall, Memorial# 23733839. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1731] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com (interactive with www.familysearch.org), Sanford Shipman and Jane Winn, Clermont County, 25 March 1818. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  3. [S1600] Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1791 to 1850, online at www.ancestry.com, Charles F. Shipman and Cordelia, Greene County, 17 May 1842. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1791 to 1850.

Luther Albert Shipman1

b. 19 June 1873
Family
Birth*19 June 1873Luther Albert Shipman was born on 19 June 1873 in Monroe County, Indiana.1 
Marriage*28 April 1894He married first Francis Isadora Line on 28 April 1894 in Indiana.2,1,3 
(Husband) Death27 October 1913Luther became a widower when Francis Isadora (Line) Shipman died on 27 October 1913 at age 36.2 

Family

 Francis Isadora Line b. 11 Jan 1877, d. 27 Oct 1913
Child 1.Roberta Esther Shipman1,4 b. 3 Sep 1910, d. 5 Jan 1987

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Luther Albert Shipman, Memorial# 189141670. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Francis Isadora “Dora” (Line) Shipman, Memorial# 50719430.
  3. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Albert Luther Shipman and Francis I Line on 28 April 1894 in Indiana, United States, citing page 498 and referencing FHL Film# 000434835. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Roberta Esther (Shipman) Crowder, Memorial# 118840022.

Roberta Esther Shipman1

b. 3 September 1910, d. 5 January 1987
Family
Father*Luther Albert Shipman2,1 b. 19 Jun 1873
Mother*Francis Isadora Line3,1 b. 11 Jan 1877, d. 27 Oct 1913
Birth*3 September 1910Roberta Esther Shipman was born on 3 September 1910 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, Indiana.1 
Marriage*29 November 1928She married, as his first wife, Tracy Crowder, son of Daniel Webster Crowder and Orena Cooper, on 29 November 1928 in Orange County, Indiana.1,4,5 
Death*5 January 1987She died on 5 January 1987 in Orange County, Indiana, at age 761 
Burial* and was buried in Mount Lebanon Cemetery, French Lick, Orange County.1 

Family

 Tracy Crowder b. 5 Jan 1910, d. 1 Jan 1991

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Roberta Esther (Shipman) Crowder, Memorial# 118840022. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Luther Albert Shipman, Memorial# 189141670.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Francis Isadora “Dora” (Line) Shipman, Memorial# 50719430.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rev Tracy Crowder, Memorial# 118840019.
  5. [S2649] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 29 November 1928 in Orange County, Indiana, USA of Tracy Crowder, age 18, born on 5 January 1910, son of D. W. Crowder and Orena Cooper, and Roberta Shipman, age 18, born on 3 September 1910. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012.

Sanford Shipman1

Family
Marriage*25 March 1818He married Jane Winn on 25 March 1818 in Clermont County, Ohio.1,2 

Family

 Jane Winn
Child 1.Charles F. Shipman+1

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Adaline M. (Shipman) Hall, Memorial# 23733839. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1731] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com (interactive with www.familysearch.org), Sanford Shipman and Jane Winn, Clermont County, 25 March 1818. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.

Mary Shirley1

Family
Marriage*She married Robert Waller, son of William Waller Esq. and Anna Maria Smith.1 
Children*Mary and Robert Waller had two sons, both of whom died in infancy.1 

Family

 Robert Waller b. 1735, d. 1809

Citations

  1. [S1635] Sir Bernard Burke, Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. In 2 volumes. (London, England: Harrison, Pall Mall, 1879), Waller of Allenstown, Volume II, pages 1675-1676. Hereinafter cited as Burke's History of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland.

John H. Shively1

b. 1849
Family
Father*Michael Shively1 b. 1828
Mother*Sarah Thornburgh1 b. 24 Jun 1830
Birth*1849John H. Shively was born about 1849 in Indiana.1 
(Son) Census US 185013 August 1850John was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 13 August 1850 in the household of his parents in Dalton, Wayne County, Indiana. He was one year old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Michael Shively, Dalton, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: M432_180; Page: 87B; Image: 182. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Michael Shively1,2

b. 1828
Family
Birth*1828Michael Shively was born about 1828 in Germany.2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Thornburgh, daughter of Henry Thornburgh and Sarah Reynolds.2,1 
Census US 1850*13 August 1850Sarah and Michael Shively were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 13 August 1850 in Dalton, Wayne County, Indiana. They lived in the next census household to Sarah's parents with their one-year-old son, John. Michael was 22 years of age and worked as a laborer and Sarah was 21.2 

Family

 Sarah Thornburgh b. 24 Jun 1830
Child 1.John H. Shively2 b. 1849

Citations

  1. [S1509] Cora M. (Patty) Payne, Genealogy of the Maulsby Family for Five Generations, 1699-1902, downloaded from Internet Archive at www.archive.org. (Des Moines, Iowa: Geo. A. Miller Press, 1902), page 96. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Maulsby Family.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Michael Shively, Dalton, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: M432_180; Page: 87B; Image: 182. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

David Harper Shock1

b. 13 May 1849, d. 21 January 1896
Family
Birth*13 May 1849David Harper Shock was born on 13 May 1849 in Braxton County, Virginia.1 
Marriage*1871He married Lucretia Perkins, daughter of Elijah Perkins and Sarah Riffle, about 1871.1,2 
Death*21 January 1896He died on 21 January 1896 in Braxton County, West Virginia, at age 461 
Burial* and was buried in Rutherford Cemetery, Gilmer County, West Virginia.1 

Family

 Lucretia Perkins b. 21 Nov 1854, d. 12 May 1933

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, David Harper Shock, Memorial# 114395038. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lucretia “Tish” (Perkins) Shock, Memorial# 114395037.

Elizabeth Shoemaker1

b. 1850
Family
Birth*1850Elizabeth Shoemaker was born about 1850 in Kentucky.1 
Marriage*15 March 1866She married Gilford Van Arnsdale on 15 March 1866 in Washington County, Kentucky.1,2 

Family

 Gilford Van Arnsdale b. 1844
Child 1.Lena Van Arnsdale+1 b. Jul 1873, d. 10 Nov 1918

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Gilford and Elizabeth Van Arnsdale, Year: 1880; Census Place: Salvisa, Mercer, Kentucky; Roll: 434; Page: 56A; Enumeration District: 134. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 15 March 1866 in Washington County, Kentucky, USA, of Gilford Vanarsdall and Elizabeth Shewmaker, citing FHL Film# 000551244. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.

Cyrus Shook1

Family
Marriage*December 1903He married Dora Showalter in late December 1903 in Arca, Wirt County, West Virginia. They were married in the home of Dora's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Showalter.1,2,3 

Family

 Dora Showalter
Child 1.Fred R. Shook+1 b. 15 Nov 1908, d. 27 Oct 1978

Citations

  1. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Margaret Melrose of Wakeman, Huron County, Ohio, age 16 years on 20 July 1927, Student, her first marriage, born in Elyria, Ohio, daughter of Erick Melrose, deceased, and Mary Crawford, and Fred Shook of Wakeman Township, Ohio, age 21 years on 15 November 1927, so reporting his year of birth as 1906, Mill Worker, his first marriage, born in Leroy, West Virginia, son of Cyrus Shook and Dora Sholder, consent for Margaret to marry given by her mother, Mary Fernandez, her father deceased, married on 19 March 1928 in Huron County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000410269. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  2. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, Sistersville Oil Review, (Sistersville, West Virginia), Thursday, 24 December 1903, page 1, in the Society column, under the headline, "Popular Young Couple to Wed", reporting that Mr. Cyrus Shook of Sistersville and Miss Dora Showalter would marry at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Showalter of Arca, Wirt County, West Virginia; Mr. Shook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Shook of Railroad Avenue; couple to return to live in Sistersville after the holidays. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
  3. [S1387] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Cyrus Shook and Dora E Showalter in 1903 in Wirt County, West Virginia, United States. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971.

Elizabeth A. Shook1

b. 1937
Family
Father*Fred R. Shook1 b. 15 Nov 1908, d. 27 Oct 1978
Mother*Flossie Isabell Hand1 b. 21 May 1915
Birth*1937Elizabeth A. Shook was born about 1937 in Ohio.1 

Citations

  1. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Fred R. and Florence I. Shook, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wooster, Wayne, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03168; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 85-50. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Fred R. Shook1,2

b. 15 November 1908, d. 27 October 1978
Family
Father*Cyrus Shook1
Mother*Dora Showalter1,3
Birth*15 November 1908Fred R. Shook was likely born on 15 November 1908 in Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio.1,4,5,6 
Name VariationHis full name was Fred Ray Shook.7 
Marriage*19 March 1928He married first Margaret Melrose, daughter of Erick Melrose and Mary Jane (Crawford) Melrose Fernandez, on 19 March 1928 in Huron County, Ohio. Fred reported his age as 21 years, although he was likely only 19 years old, and Margaret, who signed her name as "Margaret R. Melrose", was age 16. Her mother, Mary Jane (Crawford) Melrose Fernandez, signing her name as "Mary Freandes", gave her consent for the marriage and reported that Margaret's father was deceased. Fred and Margaret were married by A. M. Beattie, Justice of the Peace.1 
Divorce*Fred Ray Shook and Margaret (Melrose) Shook were divorced before 18 August 1934, the date Fred married his second wife.6 
Marriage*18 August 1934He married second Flossie Isabell Hand, daughter of Clarence E. Hand and Cassie A. Cox, on 18 August 1934 in Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio. Fred, who reported he had not been married before, was 25 years of age, and Flossie was age 19. They were married by Stanley A. Mullen, Minister of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church in Delaware.6 
Census US 1940*3 June 1940Florence I. and Fred R. Shook were enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 3 June 1940 in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio. Fred was 32 years of age, had completed his education through the 2nd year of High School, and worked for wages as a Maintenance Man at a privately owned Golf Course. He had worked 50 hours the week before the census was taken, and 52 weeks in 1939 for an income of $780. Florence was 25 years of age, had completed her education through the 8th grade of Elementary School, and worked doing her home housework. They rented their house, which was not on a farm, for $16 per month. Two children were enumerated with them in 1940. Fred Jr., Fred's son from his first marriage, was 11 years old, had completed his education through the 5th grade of Elementary School, and had attended school within the census year; and the couple's daughter, Elizabeth A., was 3 years old. Fred Sr., Florence and Fred Jr. had all lived in Loudonville, Ashland County, Ohio, and not on a farm, on 1 April 1935.2 
Marriage*15 May 1945He married third, as her second husband, Kathleen (Shaw) Brown, daughter of Frank Elsworth Shaw and Hazel Mae Ganson, on 15 May 1945 at the Presbyterian Church manse, Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio. They were married by the Reverend Clement D. Loehr, Pastor of the church in Bucyrus, and their certificate was filed in Marion County.8,9 
Marriage*10 January 1948He married fourth Niki Thanopoulou on 10 January 1948 at Saint Constantine Church, Omonoia, Athens, Athens Municipality, Greece.10 
Census US 1950*16 May 1950Nike and Fred R. Shook were enumerated on the 1950 census taken on 16 May 1950 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Fred was 41 years of age and worked as a Superintendent for a privately owned Construction Company. He had worked 48 hours the week before the census was taken. Niki was 27 years of age, had been born in Greece and not been naturalized. She worked doing her home housework and was not looking for work outside the home. Their two daughters, Dora E. and Rose M., were enumerated with them. Dora was one year old and Rose was an infant.11 
Death*27 October 1978He died on 27 October 1978 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, at age 697 
Burial* and was buried in Union Cemetery, Columbus.7 

Family 1

 Margaret Melrose b. 20 Jul 1911
Child 1.Fred Ray Shook Jr.12 b. 3 Feb 1929, d. 6 Sep 1956

Family 2

 Flossie Isabell Hand b. 21 May 1915
Child 1.Elizabeth A. Shook2 b. 1937

Family 3

 Kathleen Shaw b. 6 Apr 1917

Family 4

 Niki Thanopoulou b. 1924

Citations

  1. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Margaret Melrose of Wakeman, Huron County, Ohio, age 16 years on 20 July 1927, Student, her first marriage, born in Elyria, Ohio, daughter of Erick Melrose, deceased, and Mary Crawford, and Fred Shook of Wakeman Township, Ohio, age 21 years on 15 November 1927, so reporting his year of birth as 1906, Mill Worker, his first marriage, born in Leroy, West Virginia, son of Cyrus Shook and Dora Sholder, consent for Margaret to marry given by her mother, Mary Fernandez, her father deceased, married on 19 March 1928 in Huron County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000410269. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  2. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Fred R. and Florence I. Shook, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wooster, Wayne, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03168; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 85-50. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, Sistersville Oil Review, (Sistersville, West Virginia), Thursday, 24 December 1903, page 1, in the Society column, under the headline, "Popular Young Couple to Wed", reporting that Mr. Cyrus Shook of Sistersville and Miss Dora Showalter would marry at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Showalter of Arca, Wirt County, West Virginia; Mr. Shook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Shook of Railroad Avenue; couple to return to live in Sistersville after the holidays. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Fred Ray Shook, Memorial# 152230514, recording his date of birth as 15 November 1908, and the place as Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Cyrus and Dora Shook, Year: 1910; Census Place: Charleston, Portage, Ohio; Roll: T624_1224; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1375237, reporting Freddie as one-year-old, and estimating his year of birth as 1909 and his place of birth as Ohio. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Fred Ray Shook of Lorain County, Ohio, age 25 years on 15 November 1933, so born in 1908, truck driver, not previously married, born in Leroy, West Virginia, son of Cyrus Shook and Dora Showalter, and Flossie Isabell Hand of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, age 19 years on 21 May 1934, not previously married, born in Kipton, Ohio, daughter of Clarence Hand and Cassie Cox, on 18 August 1934 in Delaware County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001955845.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Fred Ray Shook, Memorial# 152230514.
  8. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Fred R. Shook of Marion County, Ohio, age 36 years on 15 November 1944, so born in 1908, Superintendent, Engine Depot, married once before, divorced, born in Ravenna, Ohio, son of Cyrus Shook and Dora Showalter, and Kathleen Shaw Brown of Marion County, Ohio, age 28 years on 6 April 1945, Waitress, married once before, divorced, married name was Brown, born in Marion County, Ohio, daughter of Frank Shaw and Hazel Ganson, on 15 May 1945 in Marion, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000384253.
  9. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, Telegraph-Forum, Bucyrus, Ohio, Wednesday, 16 May 1945, page 5, under the headline "Marion Couple Weds in Bucyrus", reporting that the Reverend C. J. Loehr united Miss Kathleen Shaw and Fred R. Shook of Marion in marriage Tuesday night at the Presbyterian manse using the single ring ceremony.
  10. [S2530] U.S., Consular Reports of Marriages, 1910-1949, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 10 January 1948 at Saint Constantine Church, Omonoia, Athens, Greece, of Fred Ray Shook, age 39, born about 1909 in Ravenna, Ohio, a citizen of the United States and now residing in Athens, Greece, and Niki Thanopoulou of Greece, age 24, born about 1924 in Pyrgos, Elis, Greece, Consular location: Athens, Greece, citing National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Marriage Reports in State Department Decimal Files, 1910-1949; Record Group: 59, General Records of the Department of State, 1763 - 2002; Series ARC ID: 2555709; Series MLR Number: A1, Entry 3001; Series Box Number: 526; File Number: 133. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Consular Reports of Marriages, 1910-1949.
  11. [S2295] 1950 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Fred R. and Niki Shook, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: 5941; Enumeration District: 94-531. Hereinafter cited as 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Fred Ray Shook Jr., Memorial# 152230430.

Fred Ray Shook Jr.1

b. 3 February 1929, d. 6 September 1956
Family
Father*Fred R. Shook1 b. 15 Nov 1908, d. 27 Oct 1978
Mother*Margaret Melrose1 b. 20 Jul 1911
Birth*3 February 1929Fred Ray Shook Jr. was born on 3 February 1929 in Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio.1 
(Grandson) Census US 193026 April 1930Fred was enumerated with his mother on the 1930 census taken on 26 April 1930 in the household of his maternal grandparents, Mary and Joseph Fernandez, at 2157 Boliver Road, Canton, Stark County, Ohio. Fred was one year old.2,3 
Marriage*6 September 1950He married, as her first husband, Priscilla Marguerite Johnson, daughter of Clyde Johnson and Julia Hudock, on 6 September 1950.4,5,6 
Occupation*He was employed as a Construction Foreman for the Mountain States Construction Company in Weber County, Utah.4 
Death*6 September 1956He died of electrocution in a terrible accident at age 27, on 6 September 1956, while at work in the Marriott area of Ogden, Weber County, Utah. He was electrocuted and died immediately when a crane he was operating came in contact with a high voltage line.1,4,5 
Burial*He was buried in Union Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.1 

Family

 Priscilla Marguerite Johnson b. 15 Feb 1932

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Fred Ray Shook Jr., Memorial# 152230430. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Mary Fernandez, (their surname spelled "Frandez" by the census taker), Year: 1930; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341603. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Fred Ray Shook of Lorain County, Ohio, age 25 years on 15 November 1933, so born in 1908, truck driver, not previously married, born in Leroy, West Virginia, son of Cyrus Shook and Dora Showalter, and Flossie Isabell Hand of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, age 19 years on 21 May 1934, not previously married, born in Kipton, Ohio, daughter of Clarence Hand and Cassie Cox, on 18 August 1934 in Delaware County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001955845. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  4. [S1702] Utah, U.S., Death and Military Death Certificates, 1904-1961, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 6 September 1956 by electrocution at work in Weber County, Utah, USA, (electrocuted when crane came in contact with high voltage line) of Fred Ray Shook, age 27, veteran of WW 2, married, employed by Mountain States Construction as Construction Foreman, born about 1929 in Elyria, Ohio to Fred Ray Shook Sr. and Margaret Melrose, informant Priscilla M. Shook Jr., referencing Utah State Archives, Salt Lake City, Utah, Series# 81448. Hereinafter cited as Utah, U.S., Death and Military Death Certificates, 1904-1961.
  5. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, The Ogden Standard-Examiner, (Ogden, Utah), Friday, 7 September 1956, page 19, reporting that Fred Shook Jr., 27, of 1745 Valley Drive was killed the night before at 5:40 when he came in contact with 44,000 volts of electricity while working on a dragline at 1200 W. 1700 South Street; born 3 February 1929 in Elyria, Ohio, a son of Fred Ray and Margaret Melrose Shook; had been a Sergeant in the Air Force during World War II, discharged in June 1950; married 6 September 1950 to Priscilla Marguerite Johnson of Elkhorn, Ohio; survivors include his wife, three daughters, all of Ogden (and named in his obituary), his parents and three sisters, all of Columbus, Ohio; body viewed by fellow employees and their families and then shipped to Columbus for services and burial. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
  6. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Priscilla Marguerite Johnson, born on 15 February 1932 at Belmont, Ohio, daughter of Clyde Johnson and Julia S Hudock, died on 10 September 1997, agency notes: Aug 1948: Name listed as PRISCILLA MARGUERITE JOHNSON; Oct 1952: Name listed as PRISCILLA MAR SHOOK; Jan 1958: Name listed as PRISCILLA M FUCHS; 15 Dec 1974: Name listed as PRISCILLA MARGUERITE DALTO;: Name listed as PRISCILLA MAR DILLON; 18 Sep 1997: Name listed as PRISCILLA M DALTO. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.