SHELBY COUNTY OHIO OBIT: Sarah Jane Bradford. (7 January 1887)
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The Sidney Democrat, September 12, 1919

John Shellenberger, son of John and Rosanna Meish Shellenberger, was born in
Wuertemberg, Germany June 22, 1843.  At the age of nine years he came with
his parents to America, the voyage taking 97 days.  Purchasing the farm now
owned by Louis Ambos west of Montra.  The family lived there some 4 or 5
years.  August 15 John was united in marriage with Miss Rufina Yound at the
bride's home by the bride's father, Rev. William Young. They resided for
amny years on the farm now occupied by Lloyd Grey.  Four sons and four
daughters resulted from the union, one daughter dying in infancy.  Eleven
years ago Mr. and Mrs. Shellenberger removed to their home south of Montra.
For a year or more his health has been failing but he scarcely permitted it
to be known by anyone.  His companion also has been in poor health and has
supposed her husband would outlive her.  But Providence decreed otherwise,
and Sept. 2 at 12 o'clock noon he ws called from time to eternity at the age
of 76 years, 2 months and 11 days.  His sons, John and Elmer and his
daughter, Stella Sturdevant, his grandchildren, Mrs. Meryl Barnbrook, of
Covington, Lloyd Grey of Anna, Bessie Shellenberger, of Anna and Finley
Sturdevant of Springfield, as also three greatgrandchildren of Mrs.
Barnbrook, survive with many other relatives and friends to mourn their
loss.  The funeral was held at the late residence September 4 conducted  by
Rev. L.L. Loehr, of Montra.  Interment at Port Jefferson.