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Albert W. SHAFER⁽¹⁾ was born on 9 Sep 1858. Parents: .

He was married to Marietta HECKMAN on 9 Sep 1888.

Almeda SHAFER⁽¹⁾ was born on 31 Jan 1865. She died on 28 Mar 1897 in Thorndyke, Portage Co., Ohio. Parents: Christian SHAFER and Nancy BRUMBAUGH.

She was married to Peter SWARTZ.

Peter and Almeda had 5 children.

Christian SHAFER⁽¹⁾ was born on 28 Jan 1829. He died on 11 Oct 1896 in Thorndyke, Portage Co., Ohio. He was buried in East Nimishillen Church Cemetery, Lake Township, Stark Co., Ohio. Parents: .

He was married to Nancy BRUMBAUGH on 4 May 1856. Children were: Edward Franklin SHAFER, Jacob SHAFER, Franklin SHAFER, Almeda SHAFER.

Edward Franklin SHAFER⁽¹⁾ was born on 18 Sep 1856. He died on 9 Apr 1864. Parents: Christian SHAFER and Nancy BRUMBAUGH.

Franklin SHAFER was born on 18 Sep 1861. He died on 9 Apr 1864 in Ohio. Parents: Christian SHAFER and Nancy BRUMBAUGH.

Jacob SHAFER⁽¹⁾ was born on 26 Jun 1860. Parents: Christian SHAFER and Nancy BRUMBAUGH.

He was married to Nancy FRANKLIN .

Jacob and Nancy had 4 children.

Sarah Francis SHAFER⁽¹⁾ was born on 26 May 1856 in Cairo, Ohio. Parents: .

She was married to William Alvin BRUMBAUGH on 7 Jan 1875 in Canton, Stark Co., Ohio. Children were: David John BRUMBAUGH, Henry E. BRUMBAUGH, Ernest S. BRUMBAUGH, Annetta May BRUMBAUGH, Laura Loretta BRUMBAUGH , Mansie Adella BRUMBAUGH, Trella Tebean BRUMBAUGH, Dave Vivian BRUMBAUGH .

William SHAFER⁽¹⁾

He was married to Alvira PONTIUS.

Carrie Belle SHAFFER⁽¹⁾

She was married to Lewis Loyal PONTIUS.

Lewis and Carrie had 2 children.

John SHAFFER

He was married to Margaret BEATY on 26 Jun 1845 in Coshocton Co., Ohio. Children were: Oliver Elliott SHAFFER, William Delbert SHAFFER .

Oliver Elliott SHAFFER Parents: John SHAFFER and Margaret BEATY.

Ray SHAFFER⁽¹⁾

He was married to Ethel BRUMBAUGH.

William Delbert SHAFFER Parents: John SHAFFER and Margaret BEATY.

Carrie SHANAFELT⁽¹⁾

She was married to Israel FELLER.

Israel and Carrie had 3 children.

Edward SHANAFELT⁽¹⁾ was born on 12 Jan 1867. Parents: .

He was married to Rebecca BRUMBAUGH on 12 Feb 1891. Children were: Susan Hazel SHANAFELT .

Susan Hazel SHANAFELT (Private). Parents: Edward SHANAFELT and Rebecca BRUMBAUGH.

Sarah Ann SHANEFELT⁽¹⁾ was born on 2 Dec 1834.

She was married to Abraham B. ACKER on 8 Aug 1854.

Abraham and Sarah had 4 children.

Elizabeth SHANK⁽¹⁾

She was married to John Nicodemus BRUMBAUGH on 31 Mar 1878. Children were: Clarence BRUMBAUGH, John Alva BRUMBAUGH, Vera BRUMBAUGH.

Harriett SHANNON was born on 8 Jun 1811 in Virginia. Per 1880 Jackson Co., Iowa census-Virginia.
Per 1870 Jackson Co., Iowa census-Ohio.
Per 1860 Jackson Co., Iowa census-Virginia.
Per 1850 Huntington Co., Indiana census-Virginia.

Actual date per Borton Tranter She died on 28 Jul 1889.⁽⁸⁸¹⁾ Borton Tranter states death in Ohio. Doesn't seem likely unless died while visiting relatives. Last name of Shannon from death certificate of son (William Halley). Information provided by his son, Charles Halley.

The 1830 Morgan Co., Ohio census (Bristol Township) page 95 shows this family:
Joseph Shannon
2M under 5
1M 5-10
1M 15-20
2M 20-30
1M 40-50

2F under 5
1F 5-10
2F 10-15
1F 15-20
1F 40-50
Next family listed is a John Davis family.

Marriages in Morgan Co., Ohio Vol. B Feb 11, 1841-Nov.1853:
Shannon, Mary married William Daivs: 20-Feb-1845

Borton Tranter shows CHAMLIN as Harriett's last name.

She was married to John HALLEY on 6 Oct 1831 in Ohio.⁽⁸⁸¹⁾ Children were: George Washington HALLEY , William HALLEY, James HALLEY, Branson HALLEY, Joseph Warren HALLEY, Harriett T. HALLEY, Johnathan C. HALLEY.

Royal SHARP

He was married to Rosetta RODMAN on 24 Nov 1881 in Williamstown, Michigan.

Lola SHARPE⁽³⁶⁾

She was married to Ralph Cartee SMITH in 1940. Children were: Ralph C. SMITH, Janice SMITH, Teresa Ann SMITH.

Elizabeth SHARRES⁽¹⁾ was born on 28 Nov 1829.

She was married to Frederick D. BRUMBAUGH on 12 Jul 1847.

Frederick and Elizabeth the following niece of Elizabeth:
i. Sarah F. Lamb Brumbaugh b. 2 SEP 1873. Children were: John Andrew BRUMBAUGH, William Harrison BRUMBAUGH , Lewis BRUMBAUGH, James P. BRUMBAUGH, Albert Miles BRUMBAUGH, Mary Ellen BRUMBAUGH, Charles Gastle BRUMBAUGH , Samuel Turney BRUMBAUGH, Elmer Ellsworth BRUMBAUGH, Urusta Boyd BRUMBAUGH , Aravilla BRUMBAUGH.

Chalmers SHAVER (Private). Parents: Edward Ellsworth SHAVER and Mary Agnes BRUMBAUGH.

Edward Ellsworth SHAVER⁽¹⁾ was born on 6 May 1863. He died about 1929.⁽¹⁷¹²⁾ Parents: .

He was married to Mary Agnes BRUMBAUGH on 11 Aug 1891. Children were: Chalmers SHAVER, Ruth SHAVER, Roland Paul SHAVER, Stanley Brumbaugh SHAVER, Viola SHAVER, Mahlon SHAVER, Laura Ethel SHAVER, Gaius Roy SHAVER, Galen Roy SHAVER.

Gaius Roy SHAVER (Private). Parents: Edward Ellsworth SHAVER and Mary Agnes BRUMBAUGH.

Galen Roy SHAVER (Private). Parents: Edward Ellsworth SHAVER and Mary Agnes BRUMBAUGH.

Laura Ethel SHAVER (Private). Parents: Edward Ellsworth SHAVER and Mary Agnes BRUMBAUGH.

Mahlon SHAVER (Private). Parents: Edward Ellsworth SHAVER and Mary Agnes BRUMBAUGH.

Roland Paul SHAVER (Private). Parents: Edward Ellsworth SHAVER and Mary Agnes BRUMBAUGH.

Ruth SHAVER (Private). Parents: Edward Ellsworth SHAVER and Mary Agnes BRUMBAUGH.

She was married to Norman SCHOEN in 1920. Children were: Mary Elizabeth SCHOEN, Henrietta SCHOEN.

She was married to Sam LOPER.

Stanley Brumbaugh SHAVER (Private). Parents: Edward Ellsworth SHAVER and Mary Agnes BRUMBAUGH.

Viola SHAVER⁽¹⁾ was born on 23 Mar 1904. She died on 1 Jun 1904. Parents: Edward Ellsworth SHAVER and Mary Agnes BRUMBAUGH.

SHAW ⁽¹⁾

He was married to Bertha Florence NICODEMUS.

Grant Ulyssis SHAW was born on 27 Jan 1876 in Van Wert, Ohio.

Children were: Ruth Eva SHAW, Raymond Glenn SHAW.

Homer SHAW.

John SHAW.

Children were: Octavie SHAW.

Octavie SHAW. Parents: John SHAW and Christine FONTENOT.

She was married to Arelien GUILLORY about 1871. Children were: Herodias GUILLORY , Aurelien GUILLORY, John GUILLORY, Hart GUILLORY, Abel GUILLORY, Thomas GUILLORY, Anna Belle GUILLORY, Octavie GUILLORY.

Raymond Glenn SHAW was born in 1897. He died in 1985. Parents: Grant Ulyssis SHAW and Katie Coral SEVERNS.

Ruth Eva SHAW was born in 1895. She died in 1903. Parents: Grant Ulyssis SHAW and Katie Coral SEVERNS.

Samuel J. B. SHAW

He was married to Adele GUILLORY on 3 Jan 1844.

Carrie SHAWEN⁽¹⁾

She was married to Allen V. KINSEY.

C(harles) (Caswell) KIDWELL SHAY was born between 1829 and 1831 in Wayne Co., Indiana. Stated age of 21 on 1850 Iowa census dated Nov. 10, 1850.
Stated age of 25 on 1856 Iowa state census.
Stated age of 31 on 1860 Iowa census dated June 12, 1860.
On 1870 Iowa census dated 23-Jun-1870 - 38. He appeared on the census in 1840 in Iowa. per 1856 Iowa state census-16 years living in the state. He appeared on the census in 1856 in BELLEVUE, Jackson Co., IOWA. State census. M-25-M-16 years in state-Ind-Jeweller He was a Jeweler between 1860 and 1870 in BELLEVUE, Jackson Co., IOWA. Bellevue Leader - June 23, 1927
One of the first jewlers in Bellevue was C. K. (Kid) Shay who conducted his business in the 1860's.

From letter by Aunt Belle to "Cheryl": Grandpa Shay was probably a jeweller. We know he did clock repair as we had a number of old clocks left by him. In fact I still have one old Seth Thomas wall clock that is supposed to be made in the 1840's. It still runs. He appeared on the census on 12 Jun 1860 in BELLEVUE, Jackson Co., IOWA. He appeared on the census on 23 Jun 1870 in BELLEVUE, Jackson Co., IOWA. He died on 14 Nov 1878 in BELLEVUE, Jackson Co., IOWA. Not shown with family on 1880 census. According to wife's obituary died 18 years before she did in 1897. He was buried after 14 Nov 1878 in Bellevue City Cemetery. No Marker. He was also known as Caswell Kidwell Shay. From letter by Aunt Belle to "Cheryl":

I've always understood the Shays were Scotch Irish. shay is the Scotch spelling of the name. I believe the Irish spelling is Shea. And for some reason I think there is some connection with Kentucky in the background. I think Grandma Shay was born in Louisville in 1842, and married Grandpa Shay in 1856 or '58. In the notes Aunt Irene gave me once her name is given as either Mary Burke or Mary Andersen. If her name was mary Burke her name would be the same as Granma dunns. She died March 31, 1897. Grandpa Shay died Nov. 14, 1878. I'm quite sure they were Episcopalian as that's the church our Mother went to when young. Parents: David SHAY and Phebe CATHCART .

He was married to MARY E. BURK on 11 Nov 1855 in BELLEVUE, Jackson Co., IOWA.⁽⁵¹⁾⁽¹⁷¹³⁾ by Daniel F. Spurr, County Judge (C. K. Shay to Mary Burke). Children were: Estelle SHAY, HATTIE Eva SHAY, MINNIE P. (Annie) SHAY, GRACE A. SHAY, CHARLES K. SHAY.

CHARLES K. SHAY was born in Nov 1870 in Iowa. He was living on 1 Apr 1897 in Bayard, Guthrie Co., Iowa. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Guthrie Co., Iowa. He was living on 9 Apr 1934 in Wagner, South Dakota. From letter by Aunt Belle to "Cheryl": Uncle charlie lived in Wagner, S. D. until around the 1940's. I tried to find something about his family one time when we were in Wagner. I know we must have some relatives not too far from me. We see the name of Shay quite often but so far any I've contacted aren't connected with him. He died after 9 Apr 1934. Parents: C(harles) (Caswell) KIDWELL SHAY and MARY E. BURK.

He was married to Jennie (Mrs. Charles Shay) UNKNOWN .

David SHAY was born about 1790 in New Jersey. Stated age was 60 on 1850 Iowa census. He owned in 1810 in Sewellsville, Belmont Co., Ohio. He owned SW1/4-S10 on 7 May 1817 in Cincinnati District, Indiana. He appeared on the census in 1820 in Washington Township, Wayne Co., Indiana. He owned SW 1/4, Sec. 10, Twshp 15Nof Range 12E of 2nd Principal Meridan, Indiana on 1 Apr 1825 in Wayne Co., Indiana. He appeared on the census in 1830 in Washington Township, Wayne Co., Indiana. He was living in 1840 in Iowa. per information for Kidwell and Pheebe on 1856 Iowa State census lived in Iowa for 16 years at that time. He was living on 12 Nov 1850 in Jackson Co., Iowa. He died between 1851 and 1856 in Iowa. Was on 1850 Iowa census. Not on 1856 Iowa census & Phoebe states she is a widow. He was Scotch-Irish. According to family beliefs. Shay marriages in Indiana thru 1850:
Fanny to Isaiah Jackson, 2-23-1825, Wayne Co.
Joseph C. to Caroline Jenkins, 1-17-1849, Washington Co.
Maurva to M. P. Bennet, 8-11-1833, Elkhart Co.
Mary to George Conner, 1-18-1841, Allen County.

He was married to Phebe CATHCART before 1810. Children were: Unknown Female SHAY, Unknown Female SHAY, Unknown Female SHAY, Unknown Male SHAY, C(harles) (Caswell) KIDWELL SHAY , Helen SHAY.

Estelle SHAY was born in Sep 1859 in Iowa. He died between 1870 and 1880 in Iowa. Not on 1880 census with family. According to his mother's obituary, he died before she did in 1897.

Fell between 2 barges and drowned in the Mississippi River. From letter by Aunt Belle to "Cheryl": Estelle was drowned in the Mississippi but I don't know when. Parents: C(harles) (Caswell) KIDWELL SHAY and MARY E. BURK.

GRACE A. SHAY was born on 29 Dec 1868 in BELLEVUE, Jackson Co., IOWA. She was living on 22 Dec 1930 in Iowa. Letter from Minnie to Lottie Halley Knorr dated 22-Dec-1930 from Dubuque, Iowa refers to Aunt Grace living in Iowa. She died on 9 Apr 1934 in BELLEVUE, Jackson Co., IOWA. GRIM REAPER CALLS MRS. CON DUNN
Highly Respected Resident Succumbs to Heart Attack Monday Evening
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Another home was saddened Monday __________________________________ suddenly taken from her loved ones at her home on Fourth street at 8:30 o'clock. Mrs. Dunn had been having frequent slight heart attacks for several weeks but for a couple of days had been feeling much better and Monday had been exceptionally well, but was taken suddenly ill an hour previous to her death.

The funeral was held this afternoon the services being conducted at the home at 2 o'clock by the Rev. C. Vin White, pastor of the Presbyterian church, assisted by a choir composed of Mrs. M. G. Hyler, Mrs. W. G. Stuart, Lester J. Gaylor and William Henneger. The pallbearers escorting the casket to the last resting place in the Presbyterian cemetery were Douglas Taylor Sr., George Gurius, George Schaub, Ben Dagits, Fred Adickers and August Kloft.

Grace Shay, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Shay was born in Bellevue, December 29, 1868 and spent her entire life in this city. Her marriage to Corneilus Dunn took place January 26, 1888. To this union was born six children, five of whom with her devoted husband are left heartbroken by their irreparable loss. They are J. C. Dunn, Racine Wis.; Norman Dunn and Mrs. A. F. Abing, Dubuque; Mrs. Wm. Matthews of Bellevue and Miss Irene Dunn at home. She also leaves six grandchildren, one brother, Charles Shay, Wagner, S. D. and one sister Mrs. Henry Janson of Dubuque. Mrs. Joseph Schwartz, a daughter preceded her mother in death.

The passing of Mrs. Dunn leaves her home desolate as her interests always centered in the family circle and her first thought was for the happiness and comfort of those she held dear. Her neighbors will miss her too, for at her door everyone was given a cheery greeting and she was always the first to go to a friend or neighbor in trouble. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

MRS. CON DUNN DIED SUDDENLY YESTERDAY
Victim Had Been Feeling Well Until Shortly Before Death
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Friends were shocked when it became known that Mrs. Con Dunn had died suddenly at her home on South Fourth street Monday evening at 8:30. While Mrs. Dunn had not been in her usual health for some time, she seemed to be feeling much better and spent a greater part of Monday in the yard, chatting with her husband as he was preparing the garden.

Grace Shay was born in Bellevue December 29, 1868, and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kedwell Shay and spent her entire life in our midst. She was united in marriage with Con ________________________________________ mourn ______________________ ing wife and m________________________ Dunn of Racine, ______________________ Mrs. A. F. Abing of Dubuque, Mrs. William Mathews and Miss Irene Dunn of Bellevue. Also surviving are six grandchildren, one brother, Charles Shay of Wagner, S. D. and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Jansen of Dubuque. One daughter, Mrs. Joseph Schwartz precede her mother in death. her devotion to her home and home ties was exceptional and her happiness was gratified is her association with her family circle and this wonderful memory is their heritage. Her neighbors will miss her timely assistance and words of cheer in time of trouble for she always was ready to lend a helping had.

Funeral services will held Thursday afternoon form the home ________________________ She was buried after 9 Apr 1934 in Presbyterian Cemetery, Bellevue, Jackson Co., Iowa. She was Episcopalian. From Aunt Alice to Peggy: My Mother (Grandma Dunn) was a pretty good singer. She and my Aunt Minne used to sing duets. She used to play piano (Chording) and play and sing old folk songs to us and our frineds. It's a shame none of us tried to learn the songs. My Grandpay Shay played the violin. So if you have any musical talents in your families it might come from them." Parents: C(harles) (Caswell) KIDWELL SHAY and MARY E. BURK.

She was married to Cornelius (Con) DUNN on 26 Jan 1888 in Dubuque, Iowa.⁽⁷⁴¹⁾ Children were: Unknown DUNN, Mary Gladys DUNN, John Charles (J. C.) DUNN, Norman DUNN, Irene DUNN, Belle DUNN, Alice DUNN.

HATTIE Eva SHAY⁽¹⁷¹⁴⁾ was born on 4 Oct 1862 in BELLEVUE, Jackson Co., IOWA.⁽¹⁷¹⁵⁾ On 1900 Charles Mix Co., South Dakota census state dob is Oct. 1864, age is 35 years in June 1900. She died on 1 Nov 1932 in REDMOND, DESCHUTES CO., OREGON.⁽¹⁷¹⁶⁾ Oregon Death Index #107. She was buried on 3 Nov 1932 in TERREBONNE, DESCHUTES CO., Oregon.⁽¹⁷¹⁷⁾ Date of birth on headstone is 1863. Parents: C(harles) (Caswell) KIDWELL SHAY and MARY E. BURK .

She was married to William Franklin (Frank) HALLEY on 7 Mar 1881 in Manning, Carroll Co., Iowa. Children were: Lottie May HALLEY, Estella B. HALLEY, Ida BELLE HALLEY, MAUD HALLEY, Ray LeRoy HALLEY, FLOYD HALLEY, Alta "Merle" HALLEY.

Helen SHAY was born about 1834 in Indiana. Stated age on 1850 Iowa Census was 16. Parents: David SHAY and Phebe CATHCART.

MINNIE P. (Annie) SHAY was born about 1867 in Iowa. She was living on 31 Mar 1897 in Dubuque, Iowa. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Delaware Co., Iowa. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Delaware Co., Iowa. She was living on 22 Dec 1930 in Dubuque, Iowa. Letter from Minnie to Lottie Halley Knorr dated 22-Dec-1930 from Dubuque, Iowa. She was living on 9 Apr 1934 in Dubuque, Iowa. She died on 22 Jun 1939 in Dubuque, Iowa. Letter from Minnie to Lottie Halley Knorr dated 22-Dec-1930 from Dubuque, Iowa. Parents: C(harles) (Caswell) KIDWELL SHAY and MARY E. BURK .

She was married to Henry JANSON between 1920 and 9 Apr 1934 in Dubuque, Iowa. Per the obituaries of her sister Grace Shay Dunn/e.
From letter by Aunt Belle to "Cheryl": Aunt Minnie married Henry Jansen and had no children. She lived in Dubuque and died June 22, 1939.

She was married to Nick OFFERMAN before 31 Mar 1897. Children were: Clemens OFFERMAN, William OFFERMAN, Edward OFFERMAN, Otto OFFERMAN, Arthur OFFERMAN, Alfred OFFERMAN.

Unknown Female SHAY was born between 1804 and 1810. Parents: David SHAY and Phebe CATHCART.

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