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| Rev William Franklin Shackelford |
This is Vera's grandfather.
Osceola St. Clair County Democrat/ 21 Oct 1909/ p3 col 5
Rev W. F. Shackelford.
In memory of Elder W. F. Shackelford, who departed this life at his home in Osceloa, Missouri, on October 17, 1909. W. F. Shackleford was born in Culpepper county, VA, August 10, 1835, as at the age of seventy-four years, two months and seven days when he died. Was married to Miss Ruth Galloway October 24 1854. To this union were born nine children, six of whom are living. In 1870 his companion departed this life. In July 1873 he was again married to Miss Nancy Wilhoit. ??? then were born six children, four of whom, whith his wife, survive him. At the age of twenty years he professed faith in Christ uniting with the Missionary Baptist church and continued a faithful and devoted member through life. He was ordained to the gospel ministry in 1877 devoting his time to the ministry with the exception of the last ten years, eight years of which he filled the office of Probate Judge of this county.
In 1884 he assisted in the organization of the St. Clair County Baptist Association, serving as clerk eighteen years in succession with the exception of one year when he was chosen moderator.
In 1901 he was chosen as moderator. The dear old father in Israel rests from his labors, but his works shall follow him and he still lives in the memory and hearts of the people with and for whom his life has been spent.
In the family he will be missed as a kind and loving father and a devoted husband. In the church as a wise counsellor and interested member he will also be missed. The community has lost a good citizen and the world, a Man.
The funeral serice was conducted by Elder W. S. Birdsong at the Baptist church in Osceola amid a large crowd of sorrowing friends including several ministers.
The funeral arrangements were in charge of the Masonic order, of which he has long been a member.
The surviving children by his first wife are --
Mrs. Sallie Estes, Chetopa Kas.
Mrs. Ada Waugh, Miami, Kas
Mrs Mary Tucker, Kancas City, Mo.
Mrs Margie Baker, Kanawha, Iowa
T. H. Shackelford, Algona, Iowa
C.K. Shackelford, Lodge Pole, Iowa
By his second marriage --
Mrs. Bertie Howerton, St. Clair County Mo
R. H. Shackelford, Lone Rock, Iowa
W. S. Shackelford, Whitemore, Iowa
R.V. Shackelford, Kansas City, Mo
3 comments:
Descendants of W F and Ruth Shackelford should find interesting the Diaries of Ruth Shackelford (spelled Shackleford in the book) found in "Covered Wagon Women Volume 9 1864-1868" about their treck to
California in 1865 and return to Missouri via Texas in 1868. The "Att" or "At" Gatewood she mentions is Atwell Bowcock Gatewood, whose wife was a sister of Frank Shackelford. He was the uncle of Josephine
Gatewood, my great-grandmother's mother. That is the only connection I have with the Shackelford family
I am great granddaughter of W.F. and Ruth Shackelford's daughter, Sarah William also called Sallie. I would be interested in contacting the blogger.
Hi Margrett and Tim. Thank you for commenting. I havent' checked this blog for a while, so my apologies for not replying sooner!
Tim, I have read the journal, it's fascinating, isn't it?
Margrett, I would love to be in contact with you. My email is bessie_o @ yahoo.com (remove the spaces to email me.) I descended from WF Shackelford's youngest son, Roy V. Shackelford.
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