FIRST GENERATION 1. Johann Michael Shively was born about 1717 in Germany. His surname originally was Scheiffle, but was Americanized to Shively. He emigrated in 1738 from Germany. He arrived in Philadelphia, PA on the Palatine ship, the St. Andrew. The ship had come from Rotterdam and Cowes, on the Isle of Wight. He died about 1778, based on the fact that he doesn't appear in any records after 1778. He was married to Christina [Unknown] before 1740. Christina [Unknown] was born Unknown. She is listed in some records as Christina and in others as Hannah. It is assumed that both names refer to the same person. She died Unknown. Johann Michael Shively and Christina [Unknown] had the following children: 2 i. Eva Dorothea Shively (born on March 9, 1740). 3 ii. John Christian Shively (born on October 25, 1746). 4 iii. John Shively (born on April 14, 1749). 5 iv. John Jacob Shively (born on July 9, 1751). 6 v. John Heinrich Shively (born on January 27, 1759). SECOND GENERATION 2. Eva Dorothea Shively was born on March 9, 1740 in Monacacy, MD. She was baptized on August 10, 1740 in Monacacy Lutheran Church. She died Unknown. 3. John Christian Shively was born on October 25, 1746 in York County, PA. He was baptized on June 23, 1747 in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, York County, PA. He died Unknown. He was married to Anna Marie "Mary" Bashore about 1767. Anna Marie Bashore was born Unknown. She died Unknown. 4. John Shively was born on April 14, 1749 in York County, PA. He was baptized on May 26, 1749 in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, York County, PA. He died Unknown. 5. John Jacob Shively was born on July 9, 1751 in York County, PA. He was baptized on May 17, 1752 in Christ's Evangelical Lutheran Church, York County, PA. He died Unknown. 6. John Heinrich "Henry" Shively was born on January 27, 1759 in York County, PA. The Shively Family Bible lists his birth date as June 1760. He was baptized on March 4, 1759 in Sherman's (St. David's) Union Church, York County, PA. A "union" church was one in which both the Lutheran and Reformed congregations worshiped in the same building. He immigrated about 1780 to Kentucky. His son John M. Shively wrote the following: "It was at Brownsville, PA that my father first fell in with Daniel Boone, who induced the settlement to emigrate to Kentucky. The parties that came to Kentucky were Christian Shively, Henry Shively, Jacob Shively, and one other brother who was killed by Indians in Henry County, KY. My father settled at the Falls of the Ohio and they were comparatively secure, when Boone visited them and persuaded them to emigrate to Danville, KY to help strengthen the settlement there. Boone was leading them when they were surrounded on a stream called Benson, in Henry County, and the greater portion of them were massacred by the Indians. Here one of my father's brothers was captured [and killed]. In this vicinity, they also ambushed a brother of my mother's. His name was Banta." The Bantas of Pleasant Hill, Kentucky section on the formation of the Low Dutch Company records the following: "In the Spring of 1784, Abraham Banta secured a tract of three thousand acres in what is now Shelby County and Henry County, KY, from Richard Beard. In 1785, determined to have a look at their purchase before the main group removed to the new location, Captain Dan Banta, with his brothers Cornelius, Peter, John, Jacob, and their brother-in-law, Henry Shively set out from Harrod's Station for what is now Shelby County. They went into the dense wilderness and built the first cabin within the limits of the Dutch tract. They were there but a short time when they were threatened with an Indian uprising, and were compelled to flee to the nearest station for refuge. This place was so poorly manned and provisioned that they decided to send to Harrod's Station for reinforcements. Jacob B. Banta volunteered to go alone. While crossing the waters of Benson's Creek at night he was discovered by the Indians who murdered him with his own tomahawk which they left buried in his skull as a token of revenge. He been married only a few weeks to Catharine Voorhees. The others returned to Harrod's Station when it became safe to venture out, and reported it was not safe for the families to attempt a settlement in the isolated wilderness." He purchased Section 22, SE 1/4, T2N, R1E on January 19, 1825 in Orange County, IN. He bought this land from John and Amy Henry for $500.00. He is listed as a resident of Kentucky. An 1828 land sale lists him as a resident of Indiana, so he must have immigrated to Orange County, IN between 1825 and 1828. He appeared on the census in 1810 in Shelby County, KY. It lists 2 males (under 10), 2 males (10-16), 1 male (over 45), 2 females (under 10), 1 female (10-16), 2 females (16-26), and 1 female (26-45). He appeared on the census in 1820 in Shelby County, KY. It lists 1 male (10-16), 1 male (16-18), 1 male (18-26), 1 male (over 45), 1 female (19-16), 1 female (16-26), and 1 female (over 45). He appeared on the census in 1830 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1840 in Orange County, IN, in the household of Michael and Sarah Shively Mavity. He died on June 14, 1842 in Syria, Orange County, IN. The True American (June 18, 1842) reported "Died at the residence of Michael Mavity, on June 14, 1842, Mr. Henry Shively, aged 82 years. He emigrated to Kentucky at an early age. He was married in Harrods Station in the year 1783 to Mary Banta, with whom he lived until the day of his death. He has been a member of the Baptist Church for many years, and left his friends enjoying the pleasing hope that his spirit is with Him who gave him." He was buried in Johnson Family Cemetery, Orange County, IN. He was married to Mary Banta (daughter of Hendrick Banta III and Antie Demarest) on March 15, 1783 in Harrodsburg, Mercer County, KY. Mary Banta was born on March 29, 1767 in Somerset, Somerset County, NJ. The Shively Family Bible lists her birth date as December 1766. She appeared on the census in 1830 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1840 in Orange County, IN, in the household of Michael and Sarah Shively Mavity. She died on December 16, 1844 in Orange County, IN. The True American (December 16, 1844) reported "Departed this life on December 16, 1844, Mrs. Mary Shively - age 77 years, 8 months, 17 days. Was born in New Jersey and moved to Kentucky, where she was married to Henry Shively at Harrod's Station, when 15 years old. They had twelve children with eleven still living. She was a member of the Baptist Church for twenty years." She was buried in Johnson Family Cemetery, Orange County, IN. John Heinrich Shively and Mary Banta had the following children: 7 i. Anna Shively (born on September 3, 1784). 8 ii. Polly Shively (born on June 17, 1787). 9 iii. Elizabeth R. Shively (born on May 17, 1790). 10 iv. Sarah Shively (born on March 23, 1792). 11 v. Rachel Shively (born on January 9, 1794). 12 vi. Nancy Shively (born on November 1, 1795). 13 vii. Jacob Banta Shively (born on December 25, 1797). 14 viii. Henry B. Shively (born on January 1, 1799). 15 ix. Susan Shively (born on February 12, 1802). 16 x. John M. Shively (born on April 2, 1804). 17 xi. Philip Shively (born on July 12, 1806). 18 xii. Martha Mahala Shively (born on October 17, 1808). THIRD GENERATION 7. Anna Shively was born on September 3, 1784 in Shelby County, KY. She was named for her grandmother, Anna Demarest Banta. She appeared on the census in 1830 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1840 in Orange County, IN. She died on December 31, 1852 in Orange County, IN. She was buried in Stampers Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN. She was married to John Johnson on July 31, 1804 in Shelby County, KY (book 1, bond 22). Sisters Anna and Elizabeth Shively married brothers John and David Johnson. John Johnson was born on March 17, 1784. His grave stone shows March 14, 1784. He purchased Section 27, NE 1/4, T2N, R1E in 1815 in Orange County, IN. He was ordained on October 27, 1821 in Stampers Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Orange County, IN, as first deacon. The minutes of this church reveal his labors for the building of the church, which was erected on two acres of the George Duncan land and organized on May 22, 1819. The adjoining graveyard was laid out in July 1830. He appeared on the census in 1830 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1840 in Orange County, IN. He died on September 15, 1845 in Orange County, IN. The True American (September 1845) reported "John Johnson died September 15, 1845 at his residence four miles east of Paoli. He came to this county about twenty-five years ago." He was buried in Stampers Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 8. Polly Shively was born on June 17, 1787 in Shelby County, KY. She died before 1816. She was married to George Boswell on July 26, 1806 in Shelby County, KY. George Boswell was born about 1780. He died Unknown. 9. Elizabeth R. Shively was born on May 17, 1790 in Shelby County, KY. She appeared on the census in 1830 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1840 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1860 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of her son John Johnson. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died on June 18, 1872 in Orange County, IN. She was buried in Johnson Family Cemetery, Orange County, IN. She was married to David Johnson on November 30, 1809 in Shelby County, KY (book 1, bond 62). Sisters Elizabeth and Anna Shively married brothers David and John Johnson. David Johnson was born on June 24, 1786. He purchased Section 27, NW 1/4, T2N, R1E on July 17, 1818 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1830 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1840 in Orange County, IN. He died on September 22, 1849 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Johnson Family Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 10. Sarah "Sally" Shively was born on March 23, 1792 in Shelby County, KY. She appeared on the census in 1830 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1840 in Orange County, IN. She died on December 26, 1877 in Orange County, IN. She was buried in Stampers Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN. She was married to Michael B. Mavity (son of John B. Mavity and Dorothea Reel) on January 30, 1817 in Shelby County, KY (book 1, page 124). Michael B. Mavity was born on July 7, 1796 in Virginia. He was a farmer and preacher and a minister for the Christian Church. He appeared on the census in 1830 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1840 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died on October 17, 1855 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Stampers Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 11. Rachel Shively was born on January 9, 1794 in Shelby County, KY. She immigrated before 1820 to Orange County, IN. John and Rachel are mentioned in the minutes of the Stamper Creek Primitive Baptist Church as being received into the church in 1820. She immigrated in 1831 to Wabash County, IL. She appeared on the census in 1840 in Wabash County, IL. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Wabash County, IL. She died on April 20, 1861 in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, IL. She was buried in Flick Prairie Cemetery, Wabash County, IL. She was married to John Stewart on November 19, 1816 in Shelby County, KY. John Stewart was born about 1780, based on him being in the 60 to 70 age bracket in the 1840 census. He appeared on the census in 1840 in Wabash County, IL. He died on February 2, 1841 in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, IL. He was buried in Flick Prairie Cemetery, Wabash County, IL. She was married to William Arnold in 1850 in Wabash County, IL. William Arnold was born about 1790. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Wabash County, IL. He died Unknown. 12. Nancy Shively was born on November 1, 1795 in Shelby County, KY. She immigrated about 1820 to Switzerland County, IN. She immigrated about 1833 to Johnson County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Johnson County, IN. She immigrated in 1854 to Urbana, Champaign County IL. She died on March 28, 1864 in Urbana, Champaign County IL. She was married to John D. List (son of George List and Maria Williamson) on October 4, 1815 in Shelby County, KY (book 1, page 132). John D. List was born on January 1, 1794 in Mercer County, KY. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Johnson County, IN. He died on May 31, 1866 in Urbana, Champaign County IL. 13. Jacob Banta Shively was born on December 25, 1797 in Shelby County, KY. He immigrated about 1826 to Orange County, IN, then moved about 1836 to Dubois County, IN. He was a farmer and a minister in the Christian Church. Before moving to Indiana, he preached in Bath, Fleming, Bourbon, and Montgomery Counties in Kentucky. He preached and built churches in Dubois, Perry, Spencer, Warrick, and Pike Counties in Indiana. When time permitted he traveled to Orange, Crawford, Daviess and Posey Counties to preach. He appeared on the census in 1830 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Patoka Township, Dubois County, IN. It lists Jacob, Anna, Dorothy, Mary, Malinda, Permelia, and [illegible]. He died on February 11, 1868 in Dubois County, IN. He was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Dubois County, IN. He was married to Anna Mavity on February 5, 1817 in Shelby County, KY. Anna Mavity was born on December 15, 1799 in Virginia. Goodspeed's biography of her son, William F. Shively, says she was of French descent, born in Virginia on January 14, 1799, and moved to Kentucky with her parents when only three years old. She appeared on the census in 1830 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Patoka Township, Dubois County, IN. She died on November 17, 1876 in Dubois County, IN. She was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Dubois County, IN. Jacob Banta Shively and Anna Mavity had the following children: 19 i. Eliza Jane Shively (born on January 15, 1818). 20 ii. Henry Shively (born on March 8, 1820). 21 iii. William F. Shively (born on June 2, 1832). 14. Henry B. Shively was born on January 1, 1799 in Shelby County, KY. The Shively Family Bible lists the year as 1800. He immigrated about 1829 to Orange County, IN, based on the fact that son John was born in 1829 in Kentucky, but they are in the 1830 Orange County, IN census. He was a preacher. A note in the Shively Family Bible says he was ordained to the preaching of the Gospel of Christ on November 18, 1834. He appeared on the census in 1830 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Barr Township, Daviess County, IN. It lists Henry, Mary, Susan, John, William, and Henry. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Van Buren Township, Daviess County, IN, in the household of his son, Henry Shively. He died on February 12, 1882 in Daviess County, IN. He was married to Mary Hunter (daughter of Eliphalet Hunter and Frances [Unknown]) on August 19, 1822 in Nelson County, KY. Mary Hunter was born in May 1798 in Virginia. The Shively Family Bible list the year as 1799. She appeared on the census in 1830 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Barr Township, Daviess County, IN. She died on November 19, 1869 in Daviess County, IN. Henry B. Shively and Mary Hunter had the following children: 22 i. Susan Shively (born about 1823). 23 ii. John Shively (born about 1829). 24 iii. William Shively (born about 1833). 25 iv. Henry S. Shively (born about 1836). He was married to Margery Allen Burton on March 2, 1871 in Orange County, IN (book C-6, page 68). Margery Allen Burton was born Unknown. She died before 1880, based on the fact that the 1880 census lists Henry as a widower. 15. Susan Shively was born on February 12, 1802 in Shelby County, KY. She died on September 24, 1847 in Owen County, IN. She was married to James Wooden (son of Robert Madison Wooden and Abby Miller) on June 28, 1828 in Jefferson County, KY. James Wooden was born Unknown. He died Unknown in Willamina, Yamhill County, OR. 16. John M. Shively was born on April 2, 1804 in Shelby County, KY. He immigrated in April 1843 to Oregon. He made up a wagon train and left Independence, MO on April 1, 1843 and arrived in Oregon on October 12, 1843. He later wrote "On May 8, 1832 my store in Louisville burned. In 1836, I moved to St. Louis, MO. Here I bought a lot and built five stores and soon the Southern banks failed and I had to give up the property. I then went to surveying and eked out a scant living until November 1842, when my wife died. I made up a company of 120 wagons and 560 souls to go to Oregon." After a short stay in Oregon City, he moved to Astoria, which was run by the Hudson's Bay Company, and was the first American to live there permanently. He was upset about the actions of Hudson's Bay Company and decided that he would help settle the dispute over the boundary between Canada and the United States. He left Oregon in April 1845. In St. Louis, he attracted the attention of a government official who invited him to go to Washington with him. There, he met with President Polk and his committee on Foreign relations. Oregon was admitted to the Union as a territory in 1846, and when he returned there in 1847, he brought a commission as postmaster and opened the first post office west of the Rocky Mountains in Astoria. Volume 5, page 92 of the Oregon Historical Society Quarterly states that, while in Washington, he was the originator of the project of a steamship line from New York to the coast of Oregon by way of Panama. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Astoria Township, Clatsop County, OR. It lists John and Susan. Also listed are Susan's brother Milton Elliot and wife Olivia. He died on April 4, 1893 in Astoria, Clatsop County, OR. He was married to Martha Ann Johnson on December 25, 1836 in Jefferson County, KY (book 2, page 157). Martha Ann Johnson was born Unknown. She died in November 1842 in St. Louis, St. Charles County, MO, while giving birth to twin daughters. He was married to Susan Elliott in 1847 in Washington, D.C. John and Susan were divorced, but remarried on May 2 1859 in Astoria, OR. Susan Elliott was born about 1822 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Astoria Township, Clatsop County, OR. She died in 1883 in Astoria, Clatsop County, OR. 17. Philip Shively was born on July 12, 1806 in Shelby County, KY. He appeared on the census in 1830 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1840 in Southwest Township, Orange County, IN. It lists 1 male 5-10 [Jacob], 2 males 10-14 [John and James], 1 male 30-40 [Philip], 2 females under 5 [Elizabeth and Angeline], 2 females 5-10 (Mary and Susannah), and 1 female 30-40 [Penelope]. He appeared on the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Philip, Penelope, John, James, Mary, Susannah, Jacob, Elizabeth, Angeline, William, Michael, and Martha. He appeared on the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Philip, Penelope, Angeline, William, Micheal, Martha, and grandson George W. Speer, son of George and Susannah Shively Speer. He appeared on the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Philip, Penelope, Michael, and grandson George Speer, son of George and Susannah Shively Speer. He purchased Section 27, W 1/2 and E 1/2 of NE 1/4, T2N, R2W on December 31, 1834 in Orange County, IN (tract book 3, page 45). He gave land for the church and cemetery on June 21, 1858 in Prospect, Orange County, IN. Deed record book 18, page 423 states "Philip and Penelope Shively for natural love and affection, warranty deed to trustees of the Christian Church of New Prospect: John Purkhizer, Levi Lane, and Henry Hall. For purpose of graveyard and church building. North side of town of New Prospect, at stone marked A, then west 12 roads to stone B, then north 14 rods to stone C, then east 14 rods to D, then to place of start, 1 acre more or less, part of the SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of section 27. Also part of the NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of section 27, beginning at stone A, then west 6 rods to stone B, then north 10 rods to stone C, then east 6 rods to stone D, then to beginning, 1/2 acre more or less." He was a farmer and preacher. The Shively Family Bible stated "He was under the influence of predestination doctrine. He became interested in religion at ten years old, seeing that the preachers of the different denominations all claimed perfection and contradicted each other. He read the Bible through for himself, and seeing a complete oneness in the teaching and testimony of the inspired men and the fullness of salvation in Christ by the Gospel, he humbly received it as the law of his life. Having no one to baptize him, and being where a congregation were met, he preached to them the way of salvation as taught in the Gospel of Christ four days before he was baptized. He was baptized, he and his wife, November 18, 1832, and commenced preaching the Gospel of Christ the Lord Nov. 14, 1832. He was ordained by prayer and laying on of hands by elders Jacob B. Shively and Solomon Smith, to the office of an Evangelist in the Church of Christ, November 1835. From November 14, 1832 to Nov. 1871 he preached 7,000 sermons, present in receiving 3,000 members, organized eight churches, aided in ordaining seven ministers, 20 elders, and 30 deacons." He gave the land for the Prospect church and cemetery. In a letter from his mother to his brother John, dated Dec 28, 1841, she said "This fall I had the opportunity to hear Jacob, Henry, and Philip preach and it is said Philip is the better." In the History Of Orange County section on Jackson Township churches, Goodspeed records that Philip and Christian Hostetler conducted a revival at the Cane Creek Christian Church in the fall of 1843 in which about forty members were added to the church. In the section on Greenfield Township churches, he was mentioned as being instrumental in establishing a Christian Church near Unionville. He died on August 19, 1872 in Prospect, Orange County, IN. He was buried in Prospect Cemetery, Orange County, IN. He signed a will on March 30, 1860 in Orange County, IN. It was entered into probate August 27, 1872. Heirs were wife Penelope; children James B., Mary Picket, Susannah Speer, Jacob, Elizabeth Lane, William P., Angeline Shively, Michael M., and Martha Shively. Executors were Michael and William P. Shively. He was married to Penelope Busick (daughter of John Busick and Susannah [Unknown]) on September 12, 1827 in Orange County, IN (book C-2, page 9). Penelope Busick was born on April 23, 1809 in Orange County, NC. She appeared on the census in 1830 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1840 in Southwest Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of son-in-law and daughter Martin and Martha Shively Lane. She died on January 21, 1892 in Orange County, IN. She was buried in Prospect Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Philip Shively and Penelope Busick had the following children: 26 i. John H. Shively (born on August 25, 1828). 27 ii. James B. Shively (born on March 20, 1830). 28 iii. Mary Shively (born on February 16, 1832). 29 iv. Susannah Shively (born on October 24, 1833). 30 v. Jacob Shively (born on December 15, 1835) 31 vi. Elizabeth Shively (born on January 6, 1838). 32 vii. Angeline Shively (born on December 12, 1839). 33 viii. William Philip Shively (born on March 5, 1842). 34 ix. Michael Mavity Shively (born on December 28, 1843). 35 x. Martha Shively (born on May 14, 1846). 18. Martha Mahala Shively was born on October 17, 1808 in Shelby County, KY. She died on June 25, 1878 in Orange County, IN. She was buried in Johnson Family Cemetery, Orange County, IN. She was married to George Ricks Pierce (son of Eleazor Pierce and Mary Spooner) on November 22, 1829 in Orange County, IN (book C-2, page 24). George Ricks Pierce was born on May 6, 1805 in Yates County, NY. He died on March 27, 1879 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Johnson Family Cemetery, Orange County, IN. FOURTH GENERATION 19. Eliza Jane Shively was born on January 15, 1818 in Shelby County, KY. She died on November 25, 1885 in Dubois County, IN. 20. Henry Shively was born on March 8, 1820 in Montgomery County, KY. He died on February 7, 1895 in Franklin County, KS. 21. William F. Shively was born on June 2, 1832 in Dubois County, IN. He served in the military in 1864 in the American Civil War. Goodspeed says he was drafted into the army in 1864 and served in Company B, 38th Volunteers, and remained in the field until hostilities ceased. He was discharged at Indianapolis on July 3, 1865. Goodspeed's History Of Knox County, IN says "William F. Shively, postmaster of Edwardsport, was born June 2, 1832, in Dubois County, Ind., and is one of eleven children of Jacob B. and Anna (Mavity) Shively. The father was of German descent, born in Kentucky in 1797, and was a Christian minister, and also farmed to some extent. He and family came to Orange County, IN, and in 1830 moved to Dubois County, remaining until 1841. He died in the winter of 1867. The mother was of French descent, born in Virginia January 14, 1799, and moved to Kentucky with her parents when only three years old. She died in Dubois County. William received part of his education in the subscription schools but the greatest part was acquired at home. At the age of eighteen he left the parental roof and started for California, going via the Gulf of Mexico, Isthmus of Darien and up the Pacific costs. During his stay he worked in the gold mines. He returned to Indiana in 1851-52, being three months on the voyage. August 6, 1854 he married Alice Curry, daughter of Thomas and Catharine Curry. She was born July 3, 1835 in Pittsburgh, Penn. They have seven children. Thomas J., Benjamin F., Anna C. (wife of William H. Pennington), Elizabeth (wife of Thomas Mattox), William F., Jr., Mary C. and Leland S. Mr. Shively worked at the carpenter's trade in Boonville, one year. In 1864 he came to Knox County and began farming near Edwardsport ... He is a Democrat in politics and cast his first vote for Buchanan. September 11, 1885 he was commissioned postmaster of Edwardsport by A. E. Stevenson, acting Postmaster General and has served since October 1, and has given almost universal satisfaction. He and wife are members of the Christian Church." He appeared on the census in 1880 in Edwardsport Township, Knox County, IN. It lists William, Alice, Lizzie, William, Mary, and Leeland. He died Unknown. He was married to Alice Curry on August 6, 1854. Alice Curry was born on July 3, 1835 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Edwardsport Township, Knox County, IN. She died Unknown. William F. Shively and Alice Curry had the following children: 36 i. Thomas J. Shively was born Unknown. He died Unknown. 37 ii. Benjamin F. Shively was born Unknown. He died Unknown. 38 iii. Anna C. Shively was born Unknown. She died Unknown. 39 iv. Elizabeth Shively was born about 1864 in Indiana. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Edwardsport Township, Knox County, IN. She died Unknown. 40 v. William F. Shively Jr. was born about 1866 in Knox County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Edwardsport Township, Knox County, IN. He died Unknown. 41 vi. Mary A. Shively was born about 1871 in Knox County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Edwardsport Township, Knox County, IN. She died Unknown. 42 vii. Leland S. Shively was born about 1874 in Knox County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Edwardsport Township, Knox County, IN. He died Unknown. 22. Susan Shively was born about 1823 in Kentucky. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Barr Township, Daviess County, IN. She died Unknown. 23. John Shively was born about 1829 in Kentucky. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Barr Township, Daviess County, IN. He died Unknown. 24. William Shively was born about 1833 in Indiana. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Barr Township, Daviess County, IN. He died Unknown. 25. Henry S. Shively was born about 1836 in Indiana. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Barr Township, Daviess County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Van Buren Township, Daviess County, IN. It lists Henry, Mary, Willett, Mary, Jane, John, Ira, Susan, and Effie. Also listed is Henry's father, Henry B. Shively. He died Unknown. He was married to Mary [Unknown]. Mary [Unknown] was born about 1837 in Indiana. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Van Buren Township, Daviess County, IN. She died Unknown. Henry S. Shively and Mary [Unknown] had the following children: 43 i. Willett Shively was born about 1861 in Daviess County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Van Buren Township, Daviess County, IN. He died Unknown. 44 ii. Mary Shively was born about 1863 in Daviess County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Van Buren Township, Daviess County, IN. She died Unknown. 45 iii. Jane Shively was born about 1866 in Daviess County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Van Buren Township, Daviess County, IN. She died Unknown. 46 iv. John Shively was born about 1871 in Daviess County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Van Buren Township, Daviess County, IN. He died Unknown. 47 v. Ira Shively was born about 1873 in Daviess County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Van Buren Township, Daviess County, IN. He died Unknown. 48 vi. Susan Shively was born about 1875 in Daviess County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Van Buren Township, Daviess County, IN. She died Unknown. 49 vii. Effie Shively was born about 1879 in Daviess County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Van Buren Township, Daviess County, IN. She died Unknown. 26. John H. Shively was born on August 25, 1828 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1840 in Southwest Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists him as "Idiot". He died on November 5, 1850. Some sources list the date as January 21, 1892. A transcriber of the Prospect Cemetery lists b. December 5, 1850 d. November 5, 1872, age 22y/11d. He was buried in Prospect Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 27. James B. Shively was born on March 20, 1830 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1840 in Southwest Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died on April 20, 1875. The Shively Family Bible death records list the date as August 26, 1876, age 46y/5m. He was buried in Prospect Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 28. Mary Shively was born on February 16, 1832 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1840 in Southwest Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1860 in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. She died on December 16, 1875 in Orange County, IN. She was buried in Scott Graveyard, Orange County, IN. She was married to Jacob Pickett on March 24, 1859 in Orange County, IN (book C-4, page 276). Jacob Pickett was born about 1826 in North Carolina. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Jacob, Mary, and Mary. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Jacob, Mary, Mary, Elizabeth, Margaret, Susan, and Penelope. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Jacob, Mary, Sarah, Susan, Penelope, Martha, Maria, and Henrietta. He died in December 1874 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in McKnight-Pickett Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Mary Shively and Jacob Pickett had the following children: 50 i. Penelope J. Pickett appeared on the census in 1860 in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. She was born on January 14, 1860 in Orange County, IN, based on her grave stone which lists her as 17y/11m/18d. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. She died on January 1, 1878 in Orange County, IN. She was buried in Scott Graveyard, Orange County, IN. 51 ii. Martha A. Pickett was born about 1862 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. She was married to George W. Cleveland on August 18, 1889 in Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 152). George W. Cleveland was born about 1866. He died Unknown. 52 iii. Maria Pickett was born about 1865 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. 53 iv. Henrietta Pickett was born about 1866 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Orleans Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of her uncle and aunt, Martin and Martha Shively Lane. She died Unknown. She was married to Henry A. Claxton on November 3, 1884 in Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 54). Henry A. Claxton was born about 1863. He died Unknown. 54 v. [Female] Pickett was stillborn on February 12, 1869 in Orange County, IN. She was buried in Scott Graveyard, Orange County, IN. 29. Susannah Shively was born on October 24, 1833 in Orange County, IN. The Shively Family Bible birth records lists her as Susanah. Birth records for her children in the same Bible show her name as either Susannah or Susan. She appeared on the census in 1840 in Southwest Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on November 23, 1869. An obituary of her second husband, William Love, reprinted in Claude Derrill Wilson's "Ames Chapel Methodist, 1879-1979", page 107, reported her name as Susan Speer and listed her date of death as November 22. She was married to George W. Speer on August 13, 1854 in Orange County, IN (book C-4, page 8). George W. Speer was born on August 31, 1830, based on his grave stone, which lists him as 25y/14d. He died on September 14, 1855 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Prospect Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Susannah Shively and George W. Speer had the following children: 55 i. George Washington Speer was born on September 18, 1855 in Orange County, IN. He was born just 4 days after his father died. He appeared on the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of his grandparents, Philip and Penelope Shively. He appeared on the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of his grandparents, Philip and Penelope Shively. Both of his parents died before 1870. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Orangeville Township, Orange County, IN. It lists George and Rosa. He appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists George, Rosa, William, Mary, Louise, and Thomas. Also listed is Rosie's mother, Mary Fite Denny. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Orangeville Township, Orange County, IN. It lists George, Rosa, Myrtle, and Clarence. Also listed are grandchildren Lester and Rosa Speer, and Rosa's mother Mary. He died Unknown. He was married to Rosie A. Denny (daughter of George G. Denny and Mary Fite) on October 29, 1879 in Orange County, IN (book C-7, page 104). Rosie A. Denny was born on July 4, 1861 in Indiana. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Orangeville Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Orangeville Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Orangeville Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. She was married to William Love on February 26, 1863 in Orange County, IN (book C-5, page 44). William Love was born on September 23, 1819 in North Carolina. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Orangeville Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William, Margaret, Lydia, Thomas, Fannie, William, Sarah, and Hershel. Also listed are Lucy and Simon Patton, probably from 2nd wife Margaret's first marriage. He died on April 3, 1901 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Susannah Shively and William Love had the following children: 56 i. Lydia A. Love was born on December 2, 1863 in Orange County, IN. The Shively Family Bible birth records list her as being born on Dec 23, but no year is given. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Orangeville Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of her father and stepmother, William and Margaret Matherly Love. She appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Lydia, single. She died on June 14, 1934 in Orange County, IN (book BK-6, page 208). The Springs Valley Herald (June 28, 1934) reported "Lydia A. Love, daughter of William and Susan Shively Love was born Dec. 2, 1863 and departed this life June 14, 1934 at the age of 70 years, 6 months and 12 days. Suffering a severe attack of spotted fever when a mere child, she was left a cripple, but during her life she was always cheerful, lending a helping hand wherever she could. She joined the M. E. Church at Ames Chapel under the pastorage of Bro. Jno. Allen when 18 years of age, living in that faith and attending services when she could. Aunt Lydia, as she was generally called, was a great lover of little children and will be missed by a great many whom knew her. Lydia is survived by five brothers and three sisters, namely: Thomas Love, West Baden, Ind.; Fannie C. Rose, of West Baden, Ind.; Sallie Elrod, Decatur, Ill.; Herschel Love, Jefferson, Ind.; Harry Love, Abydell, Ind.; Annise Alexander, Decatur, Ill.; Lawrence Love, Abydell, Ind.; and Burle Love, West Baden, Ind., with nephews and nieces who will sadly miss her going. All was done that could be done to prolong her time, but as the morning advanced up until 11:30 Thursday, June 14 she told those around her she was going and the life went out to meet with her Master and loved ones gone on before." She was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 57 ii. Thomas H. Love was born on October 25, 1865 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Orangeville Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of his father and stepmother, William and Margaret Matherly Love. He appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Thomas, Alice, Olive, Lelia, and Roy. He died in 1960 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, IN. He was married to Nina Alice Underwood (daughter of Benjamin O. Underwood and Angeline Laswell) on September 27, 1896 in Orange County, IN (book C-9, page 129). Nina Alice Underwood was born in 1873 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on February 11, 1952. She was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 58 iii. Fannie Caroline Love was born on February 6, 1868 in Orange County, IN. The Shively Family Bible birth records list her, but no date is given. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Orangeville Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of her father and stepmother, William and Margaret Matherly Love. She died on December 2, 1951 in Orange County, IN. She was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, IN. She was married to Charles T. Rose on February 27, 1895 in Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 262). Charles T. Rose was born on January 23, 1872 in Indiana. He died on September 3, 1945 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 30. Jacob Shively was born on December 15, 1835 in Orange County, IN. Some sources report his birth date as 1836. He appeared on the census in 1840 in Southwest Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died on August 27, 1868. 31. Elizabeth Shively was born on January 6, 1838 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1840 in Southwest Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on February 13, 1880 in Vigo County, IN. She was married to Levi Lane (son of Daniel Lane and Mary Collins) on January 28, 1857 in Orange County, IN (book C-4, page 156). Cousins Levi and Martin V. Lane married sisters Elizabeth and Martha Shively. Levi's sister (and Martin's cousin) Matilda Lane married Benjamin Chatham, who was a cousin of Elizabeth and Martha Shively. Levi Lane was born on March 14, 1837 in Orange County, IN. He was a farmer. He appeared on the census in 1840 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Levi, Elizabeth, and James. He appeared on the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Levi, Elizabeth, Thomas, Cyrus, Alvin, and Benjamin. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Linton Township, Vigo County, IN. It lists Levi, Thomas, Cyrus, Alvin, Benjamin, Lenel, and Mary. He sold SE NE Section 11 1N 2W on September 24, 1874 in Orange County, IN. This is in the Moore's Ridge area. This must be about the time they moved to Vigo County, IN. He died Unknown. Clorinda Lane Dixon's 1927 obituary reported that he had previously passed away. Elizabeth Shively and Levi Lane had the following children: 59 i. James Monroe Lane (born on February 2, 1859). 60 ii. Thomas Harvey Lane (born on March 12, 1860). 61 iii. Cyrus Levi Lane (born on April 12, 1862). 62 iv. Alvin Sherman Lane (born on August 23, 1865). 63 v. Benjamin Franklin Lane (born on July 12, 1868). 64 vi. Lemuel Collins Lane (born on March 19, 1870). 65 vii. Mary Elizabeth Lane (born on July 13, 1873). 32. Angeline Shively was born on December 12, 1839 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1840 in Southwest Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on December 20, 1860 in Orange County, IN. She was buried in Prospect Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 33. William Philip Shively was born on March 5, 1842 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William, Martha, Mary, Miletus, and Evelyn. He died on April 5, 1877 in Orange County, IN. The Paoli newspaper (October 10, 1877) reported "All persons owing Sheriff's fees to the estate of William P. Shively, deceased, are hereby notified to pay the same to the Clerk of the Orange County Circuit Court or to the undersigned before the 25th day of December, 1877. The money is needed to settle said estate, and fee bills will positively be issued for all such fees remaining unpaid at that time and their collection enforced as speedily as possible. This is the last notice and will save costs and trouble to those who heed it. James A. Frost, Administrator." He was buried in Prospect Cemetery, Orange County, IN. He was married to Martha Bruner on August 28, 1861 in Orange County, IN. Martha Bruner was born about 1843. She appeared on the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. William Philip Shively and Martha Bruner had the following children: 66 i. Silas Shively was born on September 29, 1862 in Orange County, IN. He died on September 1, 1864 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Prospect Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 67 ii. Mary J. Shively was born about 1865 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. 68 iii. Miletus Shively was born about 1867 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. 69 iv. Evelyn Shively was born about 1869 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. 34. Michael Mavity Shively was born on December 28, 1843 in Orange County, IN. The Shively Family Bible lists him as Micheal. He appeared on the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. He was married to Elizabeth Breeden on September 17, 1871 in Orange County, IN (book C-6, page 99). Elizabeth Breeden was born Unknown. She died Unknown. Michael Mavity Shively and Elizabeth Breeden had the following children: 70 i. Theoplus Shively was born on May 12, 1872 in Orange County, IN. He died on September 24, 1873 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Prospect Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 35. Martha Shively was born on May 14, 1846 in Prospect, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. he appeared on the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Martha, Monroe, Oliver, Charley, and Mary. She appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Martha and 3 boarders, among them is Ethel Breeden. She appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Martha and 3 boarders. Martha sold to Napoleon Pierce on March 2, 1888, lots 1,2,8 in New Prospect, also undivided 2/3 of undivided 1/2 of SW SW Sec. 22, 2N 2W and E 1/2 of NW of Sec. 27, same T and R, and W 1/2 of NE of Sec. 27, same T and R, except for 15 acres sold by Philip Shively for the site of New Prospect town and for meeting house and graveyard. All of said land being subject to life estate of Penelope Shively, widow of Philip, Deceased. A judgment was filed against Martha on January 17, 1891, Book 41, p. 326-327, for $110.26 by Daniel N. Long, prosecuting attorney, for part of S 1/2 of SW, Sec. 6, pt. SW of SE of Sec. 6 and NW NW, Sec. 7 2N 2W. Napoleon Pierce paid $49.65 at sheriff's auction on September 14, 1889 and turned over the land to Martha. She died on May 15, 1920 in French Lick, Orange County, IN (book FL-3, page 9). The Lane family Bible also lists this date, but Edith Lane Bledsoe's letter reported it as May 5, 1920. She was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, IN. She was married to Martin Van Buren Lane (son of Jonathan Lane and Rebecca Giles) on February 13, 1862 in French Lick, Orange County, IN (book C-5, page 3). Cousins Martin and Levi Lane married sisters Martha and Elizabeth Shively. Levi's sister (and Martin's cousin) Matilda Lane married Benjamin Chatham, who was a cousin of Elizabeth and Martha Shively. She was divorced from Martin Van Buren Lane before 1885 in Orange County, IN. Martin Van Buren Lane was born on February 2, 1837 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1840 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Martin, Martha, Jordan, Philip, Wilford, Perry, Melcena, Ollie, Lorena, and Charles. Also listed are his mother-in-law, Penelope Shively and niece Hetty Pickett. He immigrated about 1885 to Kansas. He died on May 13, 1916 in Ottawa, Franklin County, KS. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Osage County, KS, next to his sister, Eliza Jane Lane Leonard Alward and her first husband, Calvin Leonard. Martha Shively and Martin Van Buren Lane had the following children: 71 i. Jordan A. Lane (born on June 29, 1863). 72 ii. Philip Shively Lane (born on February 16, 1865). 73 iii. Wilford Monroe Lane (born on June 15, 1867). 74 iv. Perry Calvin Lane (born on August 18, 1869). 75 v. Melcena E. Lane (born on November 16, 1871). 76 vi. Oliver Lane (born on June 17, 1873). 77 vii. Lurena Lane (born on March 25, 1876). 78 viii. Charles Edward Lane (born on September 16, 1878). 79 ix. Mary Meleticia Lane (born on January 29, 1881). SOURCES 1. Federal census records. 2. State and county birth records. 3. State and county marriage records. 4. State and county death records. 5. Land Records. 6. Goodspeed's History Of Lawrence, Orange, And Washington Counties, IN. 7. Goodspeed's History Of Knox and Daviess Counties, IN. 8. Shively family bible. 9. Lane family bible. 10. "The Bantas Of Pleasant Hill, Kentucky" by Joan England Murray. 11. "Descendants of Henry and Mary Shively" by Lottie Compton McDowell. 12. Headstone transcriptions for Ames Chapel Cemetery. 13. Headstone transcriptions for Johnson Family Cemetery. 14. Headstone transcriptions for Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. 15. Headstone transcriptions for New Antioch Church Cemetery. 16. Headstone transcriptions for Prospect Cemetery. 17. Headstone transcriptions for Scott Graveyard. 18. Headstone transcriptions for Stampers Creek Cemetery. 19. Edith Lane Bledsoe. 20. Thomas G. Combs. 21. Gary Lane. 22. Hattie Ermel Toliver Lane. 23. James Levi Lane. 24. Shively family members. NOTES 1. Census data is listed as follows: Head of Household: Census year and location, family members and ages, and other facts where appropriate. Family Members: Census year and location, and other facts where appropriate. 2. The spelling of names in obituaries, newspaper articles and census records is often incorrect. Early censuses were done verbally, with the census taker often spelling the name based on how it was pronounced. The spelling could be different in every census. The same thing occurred in obituaries and newspaper articles. However, in most cases these items are reported in this document just as they were written. REPORT INFORMATION Created by: Robert E. Lane 2309 North 12th Street Terre Haute, IN 47804 Email: robert.lane11@verizon.net Date: May 31, 2002