Catherine Malinda Shedenhelm, daughter of Grafton M. Shedenhelm and Mary Elizabeth Schall. Born Dec 21, 1843 at Tiffin, OH, died Mar 5, 1910 at Marengo, IA, 66 years, buried Mar 7, 1910 at Christian Church Cemetery, Hartford Twp., Iowa Co., IA REFN: 608 Married Jan 30, 1866 at Tiffin, OH (44 years married) to: Reuben A. Slaymaker, son of Alexander Slaymaker and Lucinda Bair. Born May 11, 1844 at Seneca County, OH, died Jan 20, 1916 at Iowa Co., IA, 71 years, buried Jan 23, 1916 at Ohio Cemetery, Iowa Co., IA. Occupation: at Farmer; REFN: 630 There is a Reuben Slaymaker listed in Civil War Muster Rolls, Unit 5 Iowa Cavalry, Induction Rank Private, Bracketts Battalion Mimm Cav, Box 0024. Reuben A. Slaymaker was born May 11, 1844 in Ohio and died, widowed, at the age of 71 years 8 mo 10 days on January 20, 1916. He was a retired farmer. His probate record in Iowa County lists Lots 6 & 7 in Block 11, Crenshaws Addition to the City of Marengo, Iowa, as real estate, which was sold to B.G. Slaymaker. He was survived by his children, Jennie Shall, Frank A. Slaymaker, Alice M. Shedenhelm, B.G. Slaymaker, D.E. Slaymaker, Clement S. Slaymaker, and Ida M. Shall. REFN7089 Children: 1. Jennie Rosetta SlaymakerBorn Nov 13, 1866 at Seneca County, OH, died Jul 4, 1932, 65 years REFN: 789 2. Frank Aaron SlaymakerBorn Feb 23, 1869 at Iowa Co., IA REFN: 790 3. Wesley Truman SlaymakerBorn May 22, 1871 at Iowa Co., IA, died Sep 5, 1872, 1 years REFN: 806 4. Alice Malinda SlaymakerBorn Jan 8, 1873 at Iowa Co., IA, died Mar 18, 1947 at Iowa Co., IA, 74 years, buried Mar 20, 1947 at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Marengo, IA Cause of Death: REFN: 133 Obituary in Pioneer Republican of Marengo, Iowa, dated March 20, 1947: "She Succumbs at Breakfast Table Mrs. Alice Shedenhelm, 74, wife of O.F. Shedenhelm died suddenly Tuesday morning as she and her husband, who had returned the previous day from the hospital, sat at the breakfast table. Her death was due to heart disease. Alice Malinda Slaymaker, daughter of Reuben and Catherine Slaymaker, was born in Iowa county Jan 8, 18873. She grew to womanhood here and was married to Oliver F. Shedenhelm on Feb. 18, 1896. They farmed in the Marengo vicinity until retiring and moving to this city. Mrs. Shedenhelm had been a member of the Methodist church since childhood. She gave much of her time during the best years of her life to the women's work and other activities of the church. Among those who survive are her husband; two sons, Donald L., and Harold L. of Marengo; one sister, Mrs. J.N. Shaull of Blairstown; two brothers, Daniel E. and Clement Slaymaker, both of Marengo, and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the Harrison Funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted at the Methodist church at 2:30 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Carl E. Wilson in charge. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery." 5. Julia Ann SlaymakerBorn Apr 8, 1874 at Iowa Co., IA, died Apr 24, 1874, under 1 year old REFN: 799 7. Daniel Elmer SlaymakerBorn Sep 24, 1877 at Iowa Co., IA REFN: 792 8. Clemmet Scott SlaymakerBorn Apr 29, 1880 at Iowa Co., IA, died Jul 18, 1964 at Iowa Co., IA, 84 years Alias: REFN: 793 |