Sholes

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CHARLES EUGENE SHOLES 1862-1939

Unknown local newspaper - October 1939
  Charles Eugene Sholes, son of Elijah and Sarah Sholes, was born near Independence, Iowa, May 24th, 1862 and departed this life on October 11th, 1939 at his home in Inman.  He was one of five children; two brothers, Wm. and Fred, and one sister, Zama having preceded him in death.  One sister, Mrs. Martha Anson is living.
  As a young man he came to Nebraska, settling in Antelope County, becoming one of the pioneers.  Twenty years ago, he moved to Holt County, living on a farm until four years ago when he moved to Inman where he has since made his home.
  In 1892 he was married to Laura Patton Manning and to this union four children were born, all of whom are living.  His wife passed away in 1928.
  Thirty years ago, he became a member of the Church of Christ at Orchard, Nebraska, remaining a member of that congregation during the remainder of his life.  During his residence in Orchard he was one of the most faithful workers of the church.  His last Sunday on earth was spent in a visit to the services of the little church he loved so well.
  He was a great reader and as a result, was a well-informed man.  A few years ago, he read entirely through a ten-volume set of Ridpath’s History of the World.
  Charles Sholes was an industrious honest man; a good husband and father; clean in habit and speech.  He leaves to mourn his loss:  Dan, of Inman, Mrs. Guy Dunning of Wayne; Agnes Sholes of O’Neill; and Mrs. Andrew Hansen of Inman with whom he has made his home.  Two stepdaughters, Mrs. Sarah Sholes of Inman and Mrs. Albert Brodie of Orchard.  Three stepchildren preceded him in death.  There are five grandchildren.  One granddaughter, Guila Dunning died eight years ago.
  Memorial services were held in the Inman church on October 13th.  The service was in charge of the Brodie Funeral Service of Orchard, with Guy Dunning, of the Wayne, Nebraska Church of Christ officiating minister.  Burial was made in the Orchard cemetery.

~Submitter, Sandy Dempsey (family researcher)

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ELIJAH W. SHOLES, died 1897

Neligh Advocate, Neligh, NE - August 27, 1897

Orchard Items
Old Mr. Elijah W. Sholes went out with the herd in the morning.  The cattle came home alone at night.  The sons went to hunt him and found their father dead.  Evidently having dropped and expired suddenly.

~Submitter, Sandy Dempsey (family researcher)



ELLA (STRAW) SHOLES, 1874-1961

Orchard News, Orchard, Nebr. January 27, 1961 (front page)

Ella Straw Sholes, daughter of Reuben and Phoebe Straw was born at Quasqueton, Iowa January 20, 1874 and passed away at her home in Orchard, Nebr. January 22, 1961 at the age of 87 years and 2 days.

She came to Nebraska at an early age and on Jan. 22, 1890 was united in marriage to William Sholes at Orchard, Nebr. To this union four children were born. For many years they farmed 4 ½ miles northwest of Orchard. Then they moved to Middle Branch living there until retiring to Orchard 7 years ago. While living at Middle Branch her husband passed away March 7, 1914.  She attended the Baptist Church at Middle Branch while living in that vicinity.

Surviving her are her four children, Frank and Charles of Orchard, Mrs. Jennie Schroth of Brunswick, Nebr., and Mrs. Nellie Hamilton of Orchard; 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, one half-brother, Leo Mohring of Independence, Iowa, nieces, nephews and friends. Tow sons-in-law preceded her in death.

She was known as a good mother and as a neighbor she often cared for the sick of the community, never too busy to leave her own home to go help those who needed care.

Funeral services were held at the Hamilton Mortuary and burial at the Enterprise Cemetery. Re. Duane Lenz conducted the services. Pallbearers were Gerald Waring, Ray Dawson, Ray Stevens, Gail Brodie, Clarence Finch and Wm Buxton.  Flowers were in charge of Mrs. Edna Dawson and Mrs. Keith Thelander.

Note: Antelope County Marriage Record, Neligh, Nebr., p. 304 states that the parents of Ella Straw were Wm. Straw and Barbara Reed. 

~Submitter, Sandy Dempsey (family researcher)

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FRED CARLTON SHOLES 1867-1934

Inman Leader, Inman, Nebraska - March 8, 1934

FRED SHOLES DIES FOLLOWING OPERATION
  Fred Carlton Sholes, youngest son of Elijah and Sarah Sholes was born at Fairbanks, Black Hawk County Iowa, on June 4th, 1867, and departed this life at Orchard, Nebraska, on March 3, age 66 years, 8 months and 29 days. He was one of a family of five children. Zama, his youngest sister died at the age of twelve years. William his eldest brother passed away at Middle Branch, Nebraska, 20 years ago.  Charles Sholes and Martha Sholes Anson survive him.
  In 1885 the whole family moved from Iowa to Antelope County, settling a few miles north west of Orchard.
  On November 24th, 1892 he was married to Sarah Eugene Manning and to this union six children were born; Delbert, Rufus, Ralph, Daisy now (Mrs. John Hawk), Jim and Fern.  Fern departed this life at the age of seven, some 12 years ago.
  With the exception of three years in South Dakota, his entire lifetime after moving from Iowa was spent in Nebraska. Ewing was his home at the time of his death.  About six years ago he suffered a slight stroke and has been in gradually failing health since time. He bore all his suffering bravely and patiently.
  He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, his five living children, his brother and sister, 11 living nieces and nephews and 10 grandchildren. One grandchild, Verle Hawk preceded him in death.
  Fred Sholes was an assuming man, a kind father and husband and a faithful friend. He possessed to a rare degree the ability to control his tongue. Not only his many relatives but his many friends made during nearly a lifetime in this community will miss him.
  Funeral services in charge of Guy Dunning, Christian Minister at Neligh were held in the Church of Christ at Orchard. Burial was made in the Orchard cemetery. The services were conducted at 10 o’clock Monday morning March 5.

~Submitter, Sandy Dempsey (family researcher)

Link to Fred C. & Sarah Sholes BIO page on this website



LAURA (PATTON) (MANNING) SHOLES, 1860-1928

Unknown local newspaper - May 1928

DEATH OF MRS. SHOLES
  Laura Patton Sholes was born in Highland, Michigan, April 20, 1860, and departed this life after several months of illness on May 26, 1928, at her home near Inman at the age of 68 years, 1 month and 8 days.
  She had a large number of friends who are greatly grieved by her demise.  She was a very loving and considerate wife and mother.
  She moved with her parents to Seward Co. Nebr. At the age of 15 years, where she grew to womanhood, and was married to James C. Manning July 4th, 1876.  To this union was born five children, Mrs. Fred Sholes of Ewing, Nebr., Chas. Manning of Atkinson, Nebr., and Mrs. A. Brodie of Orchard, Nebr., also Daisy and Lloyd.  The husband James C. Manning and Daisy and Lloyd preceded her in death.
  Later, on Dec. 3, 1892 she was married to C. E. Sholes and to this union was born four children, Mrs. G. B. Dunning, Hammond, Ind., Gladys, Agnes and Dan of Inman, Nebr.
  She leaves to mourn her death her husband, seven children, nineteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  She was a member of the Christian Church at Orchard, Nebr.
  Mrs. Sholes assisted in the organization of the Christian Church of Orchard in 1908 and has been a faithful member during all these years.
  The funeral services were held at Orchard Tuesday afternoon conducted by Elder Levi Gamet and interment made in the cemetery at Orchard.

~Submitter, Sandy Dempsey (family researcher)

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SARAH ANN SHOLES, 1834-1912

Orchard News, Orchard, Nebraska - Aug. 2, 1912

  Sarah Ann Root was born in Wayne County, New York, November 1, 1834, and died at the home of her son, Wm. Sholes, at Middle Branch, Nebraska, July 29, 1912. 
  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Root, being one of eight children, three girls and five boys.  When she was six months old her parents moved to Michigan where they lived until 1854 when they moved to Iowa.  While in Iowa she was united in marriage to Elijah W. Sholes, on February 9, 1858.  To this union were born five children, three boys and two girls, all of whom are living except one.  The names of the children are William of Middle Branch, Charles of Orchard, Fred of Inman, Mrs. Martha Anson of Orchard and Zama who died in childhood.
  Early in married life Mrs. Sholes united with the Free Will Baptist church near Fairbanks, Iowa, of which she remained a faithful member.  She was a loving mother and one who made many friends, by whom she will be greatly missed.
  Funeral services were held at the home conducted by Rev. C. B. Smith, pastor of the Christian Church of Orchard.  The remains were laid to rest in the Enterprise Cemetery.

~Submitter, Sandy Dempsey (family researcher)



SARAH E. SHOLES, 1876-1962

Frontier, O'Neill, Nebraska - Dec. 1962

INMAN WOMAN DIES AT ELGIN REST HOME TUESDAY
  Funeral services for Sarah E. Sholes, age 86, of Inman will be held Friday, December 21st from the Methodist Church in Inman with the Rev. Guy Dunning of Sutton officiating. Burial will be in the Orchard Cemetery with Biglin’s in charge.
  Mrs. Sholes died Tuesday at the Elgin Rest Home where she had been making her home for the past four years.
  The body will lie in state from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Biglin’s Chapel and from 11:30 to the funeral hour at the Church on Friday. Pallbearers will be Robert, William, Gordon and Ralph Sholes, and Jack and Merwin Hawk.
  Mrs. Sholes was born at Seward on August 12, 1876, the daughter of James and Laura Patton Manning.  She came to this county in 1880 from Seward.
  She was married to Fred Charles Sholes at Orchard on November 24, 1892 and born to this union were six children.
  She is survived by three children, Rufus and James Sholes of Inman and on daughter, Mrs. John Hawk of Ewing; three sisters, Mrs. Zola Brodie, Orchard; Mrs. Agnes Ringler, Grand Island and Mrs. Gladys Hansen, Vancouver, Washington, a half brother Dan Sholes, Inman and a half-sister, Mrs. Guy Dunning of Sutton, Nebraska.

Note:  Agnes and Gladys were also half-sisters to Sarah. They shared the same mother Laura Patton Manning Sholes.

~Submitter, Sandy Dempsey (family researcher)

Link to Fred C. & Sarah Sholes BIO page on this website



WILLIAM D. SHOLES, 1859-1914

Unknown local newspaper - March 1914

William Sholes was born in Black Hawk County, Iowa, near the little town of Fairbanks, September 24, 1859 and died at his home near Middle Branch March 8, 1914, at the age of 54 years, 5 months and 12 days. He came to Nebraska in 1884 and settled in Antelope County near the Orchard post-office.

On January 22, 1890 he married Miss Ella Straw and to this union was born four children, two boys and two girls. He moved to Middle Branch 16 years ago, residing there until death overtook him. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and children, Frank, Charley, Jennie, and Nellie. He also leaves two brothers and a sister, C.E. Sholes, Fred Sholes, of Inman, Nebr., and Mrs. Al Anson, of Orchard, all being present at the funeral. William D. Sholes was a member of good standing. 

~Submitter, Sandy Dempsey (family researcher)

Link to William D. and Ella (Straw) Sholes BIO page on this website



ZAMA SHOLES, died 1882

Independence Bulletin, Independence, IA - May 26, 1882

  It is painful to record the sorrows and sufferings of our friends and neighbors, but there is a degree of pleasure in expressions of sympathy when the heart is bowed with grief, as in the instances of the last few weeks in our community. Great sorrow crept into the hearts of all as the funeral procession passed through our streets last Thursday, bearing the remains of Squire Sholes’ beautiful little daughter to her last resting place. Like a beautiful flower destroyed by the frost, disease was relentless, and defying medical skill and tenderest nursing, tore from her parents hearts their precious jewel, a bright little daughter, aged about 12 years, another exhibition of that dread disease, diphtheria, which too often leaves the physician and his remedies utterly powerless.

~Submitter, Sandy Dempsey (family researcher)

Research Note: Zama was the youngest daughter of Elijah and Sarah Sholes. Zama died in Iowa and was buried there before the family came to Antelope County Nebraska.

 

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