George S. Keller 1827-1901
George S. Keller was born in Aargau, Switzerland on 9 Nov. 1827. He came to the Shelby Settlement (Bethlehem) in […]
Family Stories
Shelby Heritage Walk, Women in History
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Marvin De Very 1874-1945
One of the most ardent, well-spoken women in the Shelby suffrage movement lies in an unmarked grave in Oakland Cemetery.
Biographies, Early Settlers
Giles Swan 1793-1849
Giles Swan, along with his brother Adam, were among the earliest settlers in the Shelby area, in what was then
Military, Shelby Builders, Shelby Heritage Walk
Henry Wentz, Jr.
In 1834, Henry Wentz Sr. brought his family to Cass Township, Ohio from Perry Co., PA where Henry Jr. was born
Family Stories, Military
Jacob Fletcher
Jacob Fletcher was born in Bedford County, PA. ca. 1809. His parents, Baltzer & Mary Means/Fletcher moved to PA from
Family Stories
David Crall
David Crall was born in Dauphin County, PA in Nov. 25, 1821. David was a son of Henry (born abt