Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock/1269 Surname: Shaffner, Myers, Rice ------------------------- Looking for information about the family of James Monroe Shaffner and Irene E. Rice Generation No. 1 1. James Monroe2 Shaffner (Abraham1) was born Juni 24, 1850 in Martinsville, Clark Co., Illinois, and died August 01, 1889 in Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois. He married Irena Eoline Rice Juli 11, 1869, daughter of Jonathan Rice and Elizabeth Scott. She was born April 26, 1852 in On a farm, just north of Dallas City, Henderson County, Illinois1, and died Juli 22, 1921 in Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois. Notes for James Monroe Shaffner: Obituary from the Dallas City Review James Monroe Shaffner was born June 24, 1850 in Clark county, Ill. He was married to Irene E. Rice, third daughter of Jonathan Rice, on the 11th day of July, 1869. They made their home in Dallas City for several years, but finally moved to Glenwood, Iowa about the year 1878. He joined the Masonic lodge in that city about the year 1882, and has lived the life of a true mason ever since. The deceased was taken sick at this home in Glenwood, sometime during the month of January last, first with La grippe which developed into pneumonia, and from that to the dread disease, consumption, which terminated in his death on the 1st inst., at 10:45 p.m. Deceased was tenderly cared for by the brethren of Glenwood Lodge A.F. & A.M. until the 6th of June, when he expressed a desire that he be brought back to Dallas City to end his days, and be laid at rest beside a sister and brother gone before. The members of Dallas City lodge A.F. & A.M. extended all the aid they could to their brother, as did the friends and relatives. All that was possible to be done was cheerfully performed, but of no avail. The deceased in early life joined the Methodist Episcopal church, and was a consistent member until his death. He leaves a loving wife, four children and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his untimely death. The funeral services were conducted Sunday morning by Rev. E.F. Roe under the auspices of the Masonic lodge from the residence of Jonathan Rice, after which all that was earthly of "Roe" Shaffner was laid at rest in the Dallas City cemetery. Notes for Irena Eoline Rice: Obituary from Dallas City, Illinois Review July 1921 Death Angel Claims Good Woman Irena E. Rice was born on a farm just north of Dallas City in Henderson county, April 25, 1852. She was united in marriage to James M. Shaffner in 1869, and to this union six children were born. Pearl and Earl passed away in infancy. The surviving children are; Carl Shaffner, Marshalltown, Iowa; Claude Shaffner, Dallas City; George Shaffner, Lansing, Mich.; and Mrs. Mary Myers, Dallas City. James M. Shaffner passed away in August, 1889 at Dallas City, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Shaffner was again united in marriage to Alfred Lear on June 24, 1896; and was again left a widow by his passing on Dec. 5th, 1918. She has lived with her daughter, Mrs. Myers, since that time. She passed suddenly and quietly away at her home there on July 22, 1921 at the age of 69 years, 2 months and 26 days. The community was greatly shocked at her sudden passing, as but a few moments before she was active and enjoying her usual good health. Apoplexy is believed to have been the cause of her death. She leaves to mourn her departure, besides the children above mentioned, two brothers; Thomas Rice, of this city; A.K. Rice, of Kansas City; and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Wibbell and Mrs. Malissa Hallowell, both of Dallas City; and a host of other relatives and friends. Sister Lear first joined the Methodist church, but some fifteen years ago she placed her membership with the Christian church of this city, and has lived a faithful member until her death. She was a humble follower of the Christ and was held in high esteem and respect by all who knew her. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors lodge and was active in its social and business affairs. The ladies of the lodge attended the funeral in a body and performed their rites at the grave. The funeral was held at the home in Dallas City in the presence of a host of relatives and sympathizing friends on July 25th , at 2:00 p.m., conducted by the writer. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. My God's richest blessings rest upon those bereft, is my prayer. Noel T. Adams. Children of James Shaffner and Irena Rice are: i. George3 Shaffner, d. After 1950; m. Mable Shain, Oktober 18, 1900, Hancock County, Illinois2. Notes for George Shaffner: 1921 was living in Lansing, Michigan 1950 was living in Battle Creek, Michigan ii. Carl Shaffner, b. Juni 22, 1871, Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois; d. 1964; m. (1) Mary Amanda Shain, Oktober 03, 1895, Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois2; b. Mai 21, 1874, Dallas City Cemetery, Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois; d. Juli 26, 1923, Marshalltown, Iowa; m. (2) Lettie Breckenridge, November 20, 1927, Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois. Notes for Carl Shaffner: 1921 was living in Mashalltown Notes for Mary Amanda Shain: Obituary from Dallas City newspaper: Mrs. Carl Shaffner Dies at Marshalltown, Iowa Mary Amanda (more familiarly known to her friends as Bird) Shain was born in Dallas City, Illinois, May 21, 1874. She was the daughter of W.A. and Mary Shain, grew to womanhood here, and was one of our most popular young ladies of that time, always being active in all the public affairs of the churches and community, and taking part in the various programs and entertainments. She was married to Carl Shaffner in Dallas City, October 2, 1895. They made their home here for a number of years, then moved to Iowa having resided in Marshalltown most of the time, except for a few years spent at Waterloo. Twenty years of her life she spent at Marshalltown in the State Soldiers' home, the first twelve years being rated as nurse and assistant Superintendent. The past eight years since their return to the Home she has been a Superintendent, and has endeared herself to all the inmates over whom she has exercised all her maternal instincts, and been called "Mother of the Home" by many. Her husband has been acting quarter master at the same institution during all these years, so their work has been one of mutual pleasure and assistance. Mrs. Shaffner was a member of the First Congregational Church at Marshalltown, and has made a legion of warm friends in her association with the good people of that city. After an illness of some months duration, which has been a gradual decline, she passed away at Marshalltown, Thursday, July 25, 1923 aged 49 years, 3 months and 5 days. She leaves to mourn her demise, the husband, two brothers, W.D. and Charles Shain of this city, three sisters, Mrs. Letitia Mendenhall, Appleton City, Mo; Mrs. Ella Fairfax, Warsaw, Ill; and Mrs. H.O. Kelley, of Centerville, Iowa, a number of nephews and nieces and a legion of warm personal fiends both in this city and the other communities in which she has spent an active and busy life of well doing. The body was brought to this city Frida and lay in state at the home of Mrs. Mary Myers until Saturday, when the funeral service was conducted from the house at 2:30 o'clock p.m., by Rev. J. Barr King and Rev. Geo. H. Marsh. Interment in the Dallas City cemetery. Those from a distance in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. John Shaffner, Waterloo, IA., Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kelley, Centerville, IA.; Mrs. L. Fairfax, son Guy and daughters, Gene, May and Kay, of Warsaw; A.K. Rice, Lomax; Mrs. Vera Highfield, Stronghurst; Mr. and Mrs. Hal Miller, Carthage; George Shain, Ft. Madison; S.E. Biggs, wife and Mrs. Ralph Widney, of La Harpe. 2. iii. Claude E. Shaffner, b. April 23, 1875, Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois; d. August 06, 1950, Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois. 3. iv. Mary Shaffner, b. Juli 03, 1888, Glenwood, Iowa; d. Marshall, Michigan. v. Pearl Shaffner, d. In infancy. vi. Earl Shaffner, d. In infancy. Generation No. 2 2. Claude E.3 Shaffner (James Monroe2, Abraham1) was born April 23, 1875 in Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois, and died August 06, 1950 in Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois. He married Grace Maude Hull Dezember 15, 1896 in Durham, Hancock County, Illinois, daughter of Milton Hull and Sarah Baker. She was born November 21, 1878 in Durham Township, Hancock County, Illinois, and died November 18, 1964 in St. Francis hospital, Burlington, Iowa. Notes for Claude E. Shaffner: Obituary: Claude Shaffner Long-Time Dallas Postmaster Dies Claude E. Shaffner, 75, lifelong Dallas City citizen and former postmaster, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, August 6, 1950 after suffering a heart attack. Death occurred at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services, with Rev. and Mrs. O.B. Morris officiating, were held on Sunday afternoon in the Dallas City Christian church with interment in Dallas City cemetery. The services were delayed so that a daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moyes, who were in the process of a western vacation trip and were contacted on Wednesday at Dickinson, North Dakota, might attend. Claude Shaffner, son of Roe and Irene Lear Shaffner, was born in Dallas City on April 23, 1875, and on December 15, 1898 was united in marriage at Durham to Grace W. Hull. Mr. Shaffner engaged in the clothing and grocery business in Dallas City for many years, and for two decades served as the city's postmaster, retiring May 1, 1945. He is mourned by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Joan Moyes of Durham and Mrs. Frances Riley, of Dallas City; three grandchildren, Kolleeta and Karen Moyes and Hazel Marguerite Riley; two brothers, Carl of Marshalltown, Iowa and George of Battle Creek, Michigan; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Myers, of Dallas City. Notes for Grace Maude Hull: Obituary: La Harpe Quill, 11-18-1964 Death Comes Near 86th Birthday to Grace Shaffner Mrs. Grace Shaffner, mother of Mrs. Paul Moyes of La Harpe, passed away at 3:10 p.m. on Saturday in St. Francis hospital in Burlington, Iowa just one week before she would have observed her 86th birthday. Mrs. Shaffner, well known over this entire area, had been in failing health for some time, though had been hospitalized a relatively short time. Gracie Maude Hull Shaffner was born in Durham township on November 21, 1878 to Milton Whitfield and Sarah (Baker) Hull. She was married at the home of her parents to Claude E. Shaffner of Dallas City. The couple had spent their entire married lives in the Dallas City community. He preceded his wife in death on August 6, 1950. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joan Moyes of La Harpe and Mrs. Frances Riley of Dallas City; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Kirby of Columbia, Missouri and Mrs. Fannie Butler of Dallas City, and four grandchildren. A son, Koll E. Shaffner is deceased, as are a brother and two sisters, George Hull, Mrs. Nellie Gracey and Mrs. Virginia Nicol. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon in the First Christian church in Dallas City, with Rev. Charles Harris officiating. Burial was in the Dallas City cemetery. aka "Gracie" per tombstone 3. Mary3 Shaffner (James Monroe2, Abraham1) was born Juli 03, 1888 in Glenwood, Iowa, and died in Marshall, Michigan. She married Arthur Ray Myers, son of Julius Myers and Elmina Moore. He was born August 09, 1882, and died Juni 06, 1915 in Fairfield, Iowa. Notes for Mary Shaffner: In the 1930s was living on Fifth St. in Dallas City. 1950 was living in Dallas City, Illinois Obituary from the La Harpe Quill, Sept 10, 1975 Mary E. Myers Mrs. Mary E. Myers of Marshall, Mich, formerly of Dallas City, died Thursday Aug. 28 in Provincial Nursing Home in Marshall. She was the daughter of James and Irene Rice Shaffner and was born in Glenwood, Iowa. She taught school in Dallas City for many years. June 2, 1907 she married Ray Myers in Dallas City. He died in 1915. Surviving is one son, George, Okemos, Mich,; and two granddaughters. The funeral was at 1;30 p.m. on Sunday Aug. 31 at the Fiedler funeral home in Dallas City. Rev. Dale Carsons was in charge of interment in the Dallas City cemetery. Children of Mary Shaffner and Arthur Myers are: 6. i. George Raymond4 Myers, b. August 12, 1909, Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois; d. Februar 23, 1985, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. ii. Carl Wendell Myers, b. 1913; d. 1926.