Francis Shelley

Francis Shelley - and Lucinda Myton were united in marriage in Allen county, Indiana, May 10, 1857. He was born in Richland county, Ohio, February 7, 1837; her birth took place in Crawford county, Ohio, June 15, 1841. Their family are: Mary J., born April 26, 1860; Joseph F., December 28, 1865; Clarissa A., August 30, 1869; Emily A., January 29, 1872. His parents were settlers in this county in 1840; their names were Francis Shelley, died August 6, 1866, and Mary J. (Shanbarg) Shelley, who is still living in the township, aged ninety-two years. His wife’s father, Robert Myton, died March 9, 1880, and her mother, Rhoda (Homan) Myton, April 26, 1873. Mr. Shelley was Supervisor for one year. He was in the war of 1861, in the 68th Ohio; served three years, being discharged in 1864, at Savannah, Georgia. His brother Henry was in the 100 days’ service. Mr. And Mrs. Shelley are members of the United Brethren, and active workers in the Sunday School. He is a farmer and stock raiser. Address, Payne, Paulding county, Ohio.