George Shelley1,2

M, b. Jun 1854, d. 4 Feb 1919

Events

BirthJun 1854George Shelley was born in Jun 1854 in New York.2,3 
MarriageHe married Sarah E. Bowman, daughter of James Henry Bowman and Elizabeth Ann Anguish.1 
Census189216 Feb 1892George Shelley was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1892 in Sullivan, Madison County, New York, as follows:
-Shelly, George, 35, Laborer
-Sarah, 28
-Blanche E., 13
-Lester J., 9
-Clarence H., 7
-Ruphie H., 5.2 
Census19001 Jun 1900He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1900 Federal Census in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, George, Head, June 1854, 45, Married-18 years, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Farm Laborer
-Sarah, Wife, Mar 1864, 36, Married-18 years, 5 children-5 living, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York
-James L., Son, Jul 1884, 15, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Farm laborer
-Clarence H., Son, Sep 1886, 14, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York
-Rufus H., Son, Nov 1887, 12, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York
-Robert R., Son, Sep 1893, 6, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York.3 
Census19102 May 1910He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1910 Federal Census in De Witt, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, George, Head, 55, Married-twice-27 years, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Painter-General
-Sarah E., Wife, 45, Married-27 years, 6 children-6 living, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York
-Robert R., Son, 18, Single, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Carpenter-General.4 
Death4 Feb 1919He died on 4 Feb 1919 in Eastwood, Onondaga County, New York.5 

Family 1
Child 1.Blanche E. Shelley2 b. 1879

Family 2

 Sarah E. Bowman b. Mar 1864
Children 1.James Lester Shelley+2 b. Jul 1884, d. 11 Feb 1949
 2.Clarence H. Shelley+2 b. Sep 1886, d. 12 May 1959
 3.Rufus H. Shelley2 b. Nov 1887, d. 24 Feb 1941
 4.Robert Roland Shelley+3 b. Sep 1893

Citations

  1. [S19834] "New York, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936" Various New York County Clerk Offices; Onondaga, 1920-1931, No. 1130, digital image 1452 of 2718, Database (with images), Thomas J. Johnson and Sarah E. Shelley.
  2. [S19835] 1892 New York State Census, New York, Madison County, Sullivan, ED 1, page 2-3 (handwritten), digital image 3 of 6, page 3, column 2, row 16-21, George Shelly household.
  3. [S19836] 1900 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 63, page 1B (handwritten), digital image 2 of 28, population schedule, line 72-77, dwelling 18, family 18, George Shelley household.
  4. [S19838] 1910 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, De Witt, ED 49, page 8B (handwritten), digital image 16 of 40, population schedule, line 79-81, dwelling 119, family 128, George Shelley household.
  5. [S19837] "New York, U.S., Death Index, 1852-1956" New York Department of Health; Database (without images), George Shelley.

Thomas J. Johnson1

M, b. 19 Dec 1856
FatherJacob Johnson1
MotherPheobe A. Hagan1

Events

Birth19 Dec 1856Thomas J. Johnson was born on 19 Dec 1856 in Kirkville, Onondaga County, New York.1 
Marriage14 Mar 1931He married Sarah E. Bowman, daughter of James Henry Bowman and Elizabeth Ann Anguish, on 14 Mar 1931 in Onondaga County, New York.1 

Family

 Sarah E. Bowman b. Mar 1864

Citations

  1. [S19834] "New York, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936" Various New York County Clerk Offices; Onondaga, 1920-1931, No. 1130, digital image 1452 of 2718, Database (with images), Thomas J. Johnson and Sarah E. Shelley.

James Lester Shelley1,2,3

M, b. Jul 1884, d. 11 Feb 1949
FatherGeorge Shelley1 b. Jun 1854, d. 4 Feb 1919
MotherSarah E. Bowman1 b. Mar 1864

Events

BirthJul 1884James Lester Shelley was born in Jul 1884 in New York.1,2 
Census189216 Feb 1892James Lester Shelley was enumerated in the census of 1892 in the household of George Shelley in Sullivan, Madison County, New York.1 
Census19001 Jun 1900James Lester Shelley was enumerated in the 1900 Federal Census in the household of George Shelley in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.2 
Marriage1906James Lester Shelley married Kate Duvale, daughter of Rubin Duvale, in 1906.4 
Census19103 May 1910James Lester Shelley was enumerated as a head of household in the 1910 Federal Census in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, Lester, Head, 26, Married-4 years, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Carpenter-House
-Kate, Wife, 28, Married-4 years, 1 child-1 living, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York.4 
Census19203 Jan 1920He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1920 Federal Census in Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, Lester, Head, 36, Married, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Carpenter-House
-Kate, Wife, 38, Married, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York
-Margarite, Daughter, 12, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York
-Duvale, Rubin, Father in law, 70, Widowed, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Carpenter-House.5 
Census193026 Apr 1930He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1930 Federal Census in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, J. Lester, Head, 46, Married-age 22, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Carpenter-General
-Kate D., Wife, 48, Married-age 24, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York.6 
Census194020 Apr 1940He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1940 Federal Census in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, Lester, Head, 56, Married, born in New York, Carpenter-Building Contractor
-Kate, Wife, 58, Married, born in New York.7 
Death11 Feb 1949He died on 11 Feb 1949 in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.3 

Family

 Kate Duvale b. 1882, d. 26 Aug 1959
Child 1.Marguerite Shelley4 b. 1907

Citations

  1. [S19835] 1892 New York State Census, New York, Madison County, Sullivan, ED 1, page 2-3 (handwritten), digital image 3 of 6, page 3, column 2, row 16-21, George Shelly household.
  2. [S19836] 1900 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 63, page 1B (handwritten), digital image 2 of 28, population schedule, line 72-77, dwelling 18, family 18, George Shelley household.
  3. [S19843] J. Lester Shelley, page 6, column 2.
  4. [S19839] 1910 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 68, page 8A (handwritten), digital image 15 of 22, population schedule, line 11-13, dwelling 166, family 180, Lester Shelley household.
  5. [S19840] 1920 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Dewitt, ED 53, page 3B (handwritten), digital image 6 of 44, population schedule, line 97-100, dwelling 50, family 78, Lester Shelley household (indexed as Lester Shelby).
  6. [S19841] 1930 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 164, page 12B (handwritten), digital image 24 of 33, population schedule, line 57-58, dwelling 275, family 275, J. Lester Shelley household.
  7. [S19842] 1940 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 34-51, page 9A (handwritten), digital image 17 of 44, population schedule, line 4-5, household 170, Lester Shelley household.

Clarence H. Shelley1

M, b. Sep 1886, d. 12 May 1959
FatherGeorge Shelley1 b. Jun 1854, d. 4 Feb 1919
MotherSarah E. Bowman1 b. Mar 1864

Events

BirthSep 1886Clarence H. Shelley was born in Sep 1886 in New York.1,2 
Census189216 Feb 1892Clarence H. Shelley was enumerated in the census of 1892 in the household of George Shelley in Sullivan, Madison County, New York.1 
Census19001 Jun 1900Clarence H. Shelley was enumerated in the 1900 Federal Census in the household of George Shelley in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.2 
Marriage1908Clarence H. Shelley married Grace Wood, daughter of Joseph Wood and Louisa (?), in 1908.3 
Census19107 May 1910Clarence H. Shelley was enumerated as a head of household in the 1910 Federal Census in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, Clarence, Head, 24, Married-2 years, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Carpenter-House
-Grace, Wife, 19, Married-2 years, 1 child-1 living, born in New York, Father and Mother born in Canada
-Clarence, Son, 9/12, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York.3 
Census192010 Jan 1920He was enumerated as a roomer in the household of Mary Gross in the 1920 Federal Census in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, Clarence, Roomer, 33, Divorced, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Pattern maker-Machine.4 
Census19308 Apr 1930He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1930 Federal Census in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, Clarence H., Head, 44, Divorced, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Pattern Maker-Wood Shop
-Sarah E., Mother, 64, Widowed, born in New York, Father born in New York, Mother born in England.5 
Census19405 Apr 1940He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1940 Federal Census in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, Clarence H., Head, 54, Married, born in New York, Pattern Maker-Washing Machine Factory
-Grace, Wife, 48, Married, born in New York
-Clarence J., Son, 30, Married, born in New York, Trucking-Trucking
-Evelyn, Daughter in law, 28, Married, born in New York
-Joan Irene, Granddaughter, 8, born in New York.6 
Census195010 May 1950Clarence H. Shelley was enumerated in the census of 1950 under Clarence J. Shelley in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.7 
Death12 May 1959Clarence H. Shelley died on 12 May 1959 in New York.8 

Family

 Grace Wood b. 1891
Child 1.Clarence J. Shelley+3 b. 1909

Citations

  1. [S19835] 1892 New York State Census, New York, Madison County, Sullivan, ED 1, page 2-3 (handwritten), digital image 3 of 6, page 3, column 2, row 16-21, George Shelly household.
  2. [S19836] 1900 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 63, page 1B (handwritten), digital image 2 of 28, population schedule, line 72-77, dwelling 18, family 18, George Shelley household.
  3. [S19846] 1910 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse Ward 5, ED 120, page 16A (handwritten), digital image 31 of 32, population schedule, line 31-33, dwelling 192, family 235, Clarence Shelley household.
  4. [S19848] 1920 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse Ward 4, ED 141, page 10A (handwritten), digital image 19 of 32, population schedule, line 13-17, dwelling 156, family 225, Mary Gross household.
  5. [S19849] 1930 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 164, page 2B (handwritten), digital image 4 of 33, population schedule, line 53-54, dwelling 28, family 28, Clarence H. Shelley household.
  6. [S19854] 1940 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse, ED 66-230, page 2A (handwritten), digital image 3 of 19, population schedule, line 15-19, household 23, Clarence H. Shelley household (indexed as Clarence A. Shelley).
  7. [S19855] 1950 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 34-95, sheet 30 (handwritten), digital image 32 of 46, population schedule, line 7-11, dwelling 264, Clarence J. Shelley household.
  8. [S19856] "New York State, U.S., Death Index, 1957-1970" New York State Department of Health; Database (without images), Clarence H. Shelley.

Rufus H. Shelley1,2

M, b. Nov 1887, d. 24 Feb 1941
FatherGeorge Shelley1 b. Jun 1854, d. 4 Feb 1919
MotherSarah E. Bowman1 b. Mar 1864

Events

BirthNov 1887Rufus H. Shelley was born in Nov 1887 in New York.1,2 
Census189216 Feb 1892Rufus H. Shelley was enumerated in the census of 1892 in the household of George Shelley in Sullivan, Madison County, New York.1 
Census19001 Jun 1900Rufus H. Shelley was enumerated in the 1900 Federal Census in the household of George Shelley in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.2 
Census191022 Apr 1910Rufus H. Shelley was enumerated in the 1910 Federal Census in the household of John E. Austin in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Austin, John E., Head, 48, Married-23 years, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Proprietor-Hotel
-Nellie, Wife, 42, Married-23 years, 2 children-2 living, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York
-Mabel, Daughter, 20, Single, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York
-Munroe, Son, 15, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York
-Harter, William, Uncle, 77, Widowed, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York
-Schelley, Rufus, Boarder, 23, Single, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Machinist-Railroad
-Walters, William, Hired Man, 50, Single, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Farm Laborer-Working out.3 
Marriage21 Dec 1912Rufus H. Shelley married Mabel Nancy Austin, daughter of John E. Austin and Nellie Carr, on 21 Dec 1912 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.4 
Census1920Mar 1920Rufus H. Shelley was enumerated as a head of household in the 1920 Federal Census in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelly, Rufus H., Head, 32, Married, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Machinist-Steam Railroad
-Mable N., Wife, 29, Married, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York.5 
Census19307 Apr 1930He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1930 Federal Census in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, Rufus H., Head, 42, Married-age 25, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Mechanic-Garage
-Mabel N., Wife, 40, Married-age 23, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York.6 
Census19405 Apr 1940He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1940 Federal Census in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, Rufus, Head, 52, Married, born in New York, Carpenter-Building Construction
-Mabel, Wife, 50, Married, born in New York
-Austin, Nellie, Mother in law, 73, Widowed, born in New York.7 
Death24 Feb 1941He died on 24 Feb 1941 in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.8 
BurialHis wife, Mabel Nancy Clark, was buried in Kirkville Cemetery, Kirkville, Onondaga County, New York.9 

Family

 Mabel Nancy Austin b. 1890, d. 28 Sep 1968

Citations

  1. [S19835] 1892 New York State Census, New York, Madison County, Sullivan, ED 1, page 2-3 (handwritten), digital image 3 of 6, page 3, column 2, row 16-21, George Shelly household.
  2. [S19836] 1900 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 63, page 1B (handwritten), digital image 2 of 28, population schedule, line 72-77, dwelling 18, family 18, George Shelley household.
  3. [S19858] 1910 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 69, page 6B (handwritten), digital image 12 of 16, population schedule, line 54-60, dwelling 96, family 103, John E. Austin household.
  4. [S19857] "New York, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936" Various New York County Clerk Offices; Onondaga, 1912-1913, No. 197, digital image 159-161 of 2015, Database (with images), Rufus H. Shelley and Mabel Austin.
  5. [S19859] 1920 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 74, page 11B (handwritten), digital image 21 of 26, population schedule, line 55-56, dwelling 67, family 76, Rufus H. Shelly household (indexed as Rufus H. Steely).
  6. [S19860] 1930 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 164, page 2A (handwritten), digital image 3 of 33, population schedule, line 35-36, dwelling 55, family 55, Rufus H. Shelley household.
  7. [S19861] 1940 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 34-51, page 2B (handwritten), digital image 4 of 44, population schedule, line 78-80, household 52, Rufus Shelley household.
  8. [S19862] "New York, U.S., Death Index, 1852-1956" New York Department of Health; Database (without images), Rufus H. Shelley.
  9. [S19863] Find A Grave, Mable Nancy Austin Shelley (1890-1968), no. 13058857, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13058857 : accessed 7 Oct 2025).

Robert Roland Shelley1,2

M, b. Sep 1893
FatherGeorge Shelley1 b. Jun 1854, d. 4 Feb 1919
MotherSarah E. Bowman1 b. Mar 1864

Events

BirthSep 1893Robert Roland Shelley was born in Sep 1893 in New York.1 
Census19001 Jun 1900He was enumerated in the 1900 Federal Census in the household of George Shelley in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.1 
Census19102 May 1910Robert Roland Shelley was enumerated in the 1910 Federal Census in the household of George Shelley in De Witt, Onondaga County, New York.3 
Marriage15 Oct 1912Robert Roland Shelley married Helen Johnson Windsor, daughter of Charles Windsor and Eva Johnson, on 15 Oct 1912 in Salamanca, Cattaraugus County, New York.2 
Census19251 Jun 1925Robert Roland Shelley was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1925 in De Witt, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, Robert R., Head, 32, born in n U.S., Carpenter
-Helen J., Wife, 32, born in n N U.S., Housewife.4 
Census19302 Apr 1930He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1930 Federal Census in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, Robert R., Head, 37, Married-age 21, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Building Contractor
-Helen J., Wife, 37, Married-age 20, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York
-Carol J., Daughter, 3-3/12, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York
-John, Son, 20, Single, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Tester-Telephone Co.5 
Census194012 Apr 1940He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1940 Federal Census in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, Robert, Head, 46, Married, born in New York, Carpenter-Own Services
-Helen, Wife, 47, Married, born in New York
-Carol, Daughter, 12, born in New York.6 
BurialHis wife, Helen Johnson Windsor, was buried in Pine Plains Cemetery, Sullivan, Madison County, New York.7 
Census195012 Apr 1950Robert Roland Shelley was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1950 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, Robert R., Head, 57, Widowed, born in New York, Carpenter-Foundry
-Lambert, Mary V., Lodger, 40, Married, born in Canada, Sales Lady-Dress Shop.8 

Family

 Helen Johnson Windsor b. 1892, d. 4 Jun 1943
Child 1.John Shelley5 b. 1910

Citations

  1. [S19836] 1900 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 63, page 1B (handwritten), digital image 2 of 28, population schedule, line 72-77, dwelling 18, family 18, George Shelley household.
  2. [S19867] "New York, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936" Various New York County Clerk Offices; Cattaraugus, 1911-1913, No. 21, digital image 1931-1933 of 2340, Database (with images), Robert Shelley and Helen Windser.
  3. [S19838] 1910 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, De Witt, ED 49, page 8B (handwritten), digital image 16 of 40, population schedule, line 79-81, dwelling 119, family 128, George Shelley household.
  4. [S19868] 1925 New York State Census, New York, Onondaga County, De Witt, Assembly District 03, ED 04, page 22-23 (handwritten), digital image 12 of 39, State Population Census Schedules, page 23, line 41-42, Robert R. Shelley household.
  5. [S19869] 1930 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse, ED 34, page 1A (handwritten), digital image 1 of 47, population schedule, line 39-42, dwelling 10, family 12, Robert R. Shelley household.
  6. [S19870] 1940 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse, ED 66-66, page 10B (handwritten), digital image 21 of 37, population schedule, line 76-78, household 224, Robert Shelley household.
  7. [S19871] Find A Grave, Helen J. Windsor Shelley (1892-1943), no. 135005826, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/135005826 : accessed 13 Oct 2025).
  8. [S19872] 1950 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse, ED 71-79, sheet 74 (handwritten), digital image 20 of 26, population schedule, line 7-8, dwelling 81, Robert R. Shelley household.

Kate Duvale1,2

F, b. 1882, d. 26 Aug 1959
FatherRubin Duvale2 b. 1850

Events

Birth1882Kate Duvale was born in 1882 in New York.1 
Marriage1906She married James Lester Shelley, son of George Shelley and Sarah E. Bowman, in 1906.1 
Census19103 May 1910Kate Shelley was enumerated in the 1910 Federal Census in the household of James Lester Shelley in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.1 
Census19203 Jan 1920Kate Shelley was enumerated in the 1920 Federal Census in the household of James Lester Shelley in Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York.2 
Census193026 Apr 1930Kate Shelley was enumerated in the 1930 Federal Census in the household of James Lester Shelley in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.3 
Census194020 Apr 1940Kate Shelley was enumerated in the 1940 Federal Census in the household of James Lester Shelley in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.4 
Census19503 May 1950Kate Shelley was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1950 in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, Kate, Head, 68, Widowed, born in New York.5 
Death26 Aug 1959She died on 26 Aug 1959 in Kirkville, Onondaga County, New York.6 

Family

 James Lester Shelley b. Jul 1884, d. 11 Feb 1949
Child 1.Marguerite Shelley1 b. 1907

Citations

  1. [S19839] 1910 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 68, page 8A (handwritten), digital image 15 of 22, population schedule, line 11-13, dwelling 166, family 180, Lester Shelley household.
  2. [S19840] 1920 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Dewitt, ED 53, page 3B (handwritten), digital image 6 of 44, population schedule, line 97-100, dwelling 50, family 78, Lester Shelley household (indexed as Lester Shelby).
  3. [S19841] 1930 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 164, page 12B (handwritten), digital image 24 of 33, population schedule, line 57-58, dwelling 275, family 275, J. Lester Shelley household.
  4. [S19842] 1940 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 34-51, page 9A (handwritten), digital image 17 of 44, population schedule, line 4-5, household 170, Lester Shelley household.
  5. [S19844] 1950 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 34-95, sheet 19 (handwritten), digital image 21 of 46, population schedule, line 25, dwelling 165, Kate Shelley household.
  6. [S19845] "New York State, U.S., Death Index, 1957-1970" New York State Department of Health; Database (without images), Kate Shelley.

Marguerite Shelley1,2

F, b. 1907
FatherJames Lester Shelley1 b. Jul 1884, d. 11 Feb 1949
MotherKate Duvale1 b. 1882, d. 26 Aug 1959

Events

Birth1907Marguerite Shelley was born in 1907 in New York.1 
Census19103 May 1910She was enumerated in the 1910 Federal Census in the household of James Lester Shelley in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.1 
Census19203 Jan 1920Marguerite Shelley was enumerated in the 1920 Federal Census in the household of James Lester Shelley in Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York.3 
Marriage1929Marguerite Shelley married Louis M. Conley in 1929.4,2 
Census193026 Apr 1930Marguerite Conley was enumerated in the 1930 Federal Census in the household of Louis M. Conley in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.2 
Census194020 Apr 1940Marguerite Conley was enumerated in the 1940 Federal Census in the household of Louis M. Conley in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.5 
Census19503 May 1950Marguerite Conley was enumerated in the census of 1950 under Louis M. Conley in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.6 

Family

 Louis M. Conley b. 1907

Citations

  1. [S19839] 1910 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 68, page 8A (handwritten), digital image 15 of 22, population schedule, line 11-13, dwelling 166, family 180, Lester Shelley household.
  2. [S19841] 1930 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 164, page 12B (handwritten), digital image 24 of 33, population schedule, line 59-60, dwelling 276, family 276, Louis M. Conley household.
  3. [S19840] 1920 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Dewitt, ED 53, page 3B (handwritten), digital image 6 of 44, population schedule, line 97-100, dwelling 50, family 78, Lester Shelley household (indexed as Lester Shelby).
  4. [S19843] J. Lester Shelley, page 6, column 2.
  5. [S19842] 1940 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 34-51, page 9A (handwritten), digital image 17 of 44, population schedule, line 6-7, household 171, Louis Conley household.
  6. [S19844] 1950 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 34-95, sheet 19 (handwritten), digital image 21 of 46, population schedule, line 26-27, dwelling 166, Louis Conely household.

Louis M. Conley1,2

M, b. 1907

Events

Birth1907Louis M. Conley was born in 1907 in New York.2 
Marriage1929He married Marguerite Shelley, daughter of James Lester Shelley and Kate Duvale, in 1929.1,2 
Census193026 Apr 1930Louis M. Conley was enumerated as a head of household in the 1930 Federal Census in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Conley, Louis M., Head, 23, Married-age 22, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Inspector-Brass Factory
-Marguerite, Wife, 23, Married-age 22, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York.2 
Census194020 Apr 1940He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1940 Federal Census in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Conley, Louis, Head, 33, Married, born in New York, Machinist-Brass Foundry
-Marguerett, Wife, 33, Married, born in New York.3 
Census19503 May 1950Louis M. Conley was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1950 in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Conely, Louis, Head, 43, Married, born in New York, Machinist-Pump Mfg Plant
-Margarite, Wife, 43, Married, born in New York.4 

Family

 Marguerite Shelley b. 1907

Citations

  1. [S19843] J. Lester Shelley, page 6, column 2.
  2. [S19841] 1930 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 164, page 12B (handwritten), digital image 24 of 33, population schedule, line 59-60, dwelling 276, family 276, Louis M. Conley household.
  3. [S19842] 1940 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 34-51, page 9A (handwritten), digital image 17 of 44, population schedule, line 6-7, household 171, Louis Conley household.
  4. [S19844] 1950 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 34-95, sheet 19 (handwritten), digital image 21 of 46, population schedule, line 26-27, dwelling 166, Louis Conely household.

Grace Wood1,2

F, b. 1891
FatherJoseph Wood2 b. 1861
MotherLouisa (?)2 b. 1871

Events

Birth1891Grace Wood was born in 1891 in New York.1 
Marriage1908She married Clarence H. Shelley, son of George Shelley and Sarah E. Bowman, in 1908.1 
Census19107 May 1910Grace Shelley was enumerated in the 1910 Federal Census in the household of Clarence H. Shelley in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.1 
Census19205 Jan 1920Grace Shelley was enumerated in the 1920 Federal Census in the household of Joseph Wood in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.2 
Census19302 Apr 1930Grace Shelley was enumerated as a head of household in the 1930 Federal Census in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, Grace, Head, 39, Married-age 17, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York
-Clarence J., Son, 20, Single, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Gear Cutter-B&L Gear Co.3 
Census19405 Apr 1940She was enumerated in the 1940 Federal Census in the household of Clarence H. Shelley in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.4 
Census195010 May 1950Grace Shelley was enumerated in the census of 1950 under Clarence J. Shelley in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.5 

Family

 Clarence H. Shelley b. Sep 1886, d. 12 May 1959
Child 1.Clarence J. Shelley+1 b. 1909

Citations

  1. [S19846] 1910 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse Ward 5, ED 120, page 16A (handwritten), digital image 31 of 32, population schedule, line 31-33, dwelling 192, family 235, Clarence Shelley household.
  2. [S19847] 1920 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse Ward 5, ED 139, page 3B (handwritten), digital image 6 of 51, population schedule, line 72-80, dwelling 47, family 63, Joseph Wood household.
  3. [S19853] 1930 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse, ED 19, page 1B (handwritten), digital image 2 of 49, population schedule, line 83-84, family 23, Grace Shelley household (indexed as Grace Shelling).
  4. [S19854] 1940 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse, ED 66-230, page 2A (handwritten), digital image 3 of 19, population schedule, line 15-19, household 23, Clarence H. Shelley household (indexed as Clarence A. Shelley).
  5. [S19855] 1950 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 34-95, sheet 30 (handwritten), digital image 32 of 46, population schedule, line 7-11, dwelling 264, Clarence J. Shelley household.

Clarence J. Shelley1,2

M, b. 1909
FatherClarence H. Shelley1 b. Sep 1886, d. 12 May 1959
MotherGrace Wood1 b. 1891

Events

Birth1909Clarence J. Shelley was born in 1909 in New York.1 
Census19107 May 1910He was enumerated in the 1910 Federal Census in the household of Clarence H. Shelley in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.1 
Census19205 Jan 1920Clarence J. Shelley was enumerated in the 1920 Federal Census in the household of Joseph Wood in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.3 
Census19302 Apr 1930Clarence J. Shelley was enumerated in the 1930 Federal Census in the household of Grace Shelley in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.4 
MarriageClarence J. Shelley married Evelyn (?)5 
Census19405 Apr 1940Clarence J. Shelley was enumerated in the 1940 Federal Census in the household of Clarence H. Shelley in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.5 
Census195010 May 1950Clarence J. Shelley was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1950 in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Shelley, Clarence J., Head, 40, Married, born in New York, Assembler-Laundry Equipment
-Evelyn, Wife, 36, Married, born in New York
-Joan, Daughter, 18, Single, born in New York
-Clarence H., Father, 64, Married, born in New York, Pattern Maker-Washing Machinery
-Grace, Mother, 57, Married, born in New York.2 

Family

 Evelyn (?) b. 1912

Citations

  1. [S19846] 1910 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse Ward 5, ED 120, page 16A (handwritten), digital image 31 of 32, population schedule, line 31-33, dwelling 192, family 235, Clarence Shelley household.
  2. [S19855] 1950 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 34-95, sheet 30 (handwritten), digital image 32 of 46, population schedule, line 7-11, dwelling 264, Clarence J. Shelley household.
  3. [S19847] 1920 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse Ward 5, ED 139, page 3B (handwritten), digital image 6 of 51, population schedule, line 72-80, dwelling 47, family 63, Joseph Wood household.
  4. [S19853] 1930 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse, ED 19, page 1B (handwritten), digital image 2 of 49, population schedule, line 83-84, family 23, Grace Shelley household (indexed as Grace Shelling).
  5. [S19854] 1940 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse, ED 66-230, page 2A (handwritten), digital image 3 of 19, population schedule, line 15-19, household 23, Clarence H. Shelley household (indexed as Clarence A. Shelley).

Alvah R. Epperson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. 1875, d. 25 Jun 1958

Events

Birth1875Alvah R. Epperson was born in 1875 in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio.3,6,4,5,7 
Marriage30 Sep 1896He married Blanche E. Shelley, daughter of George Shelley, on 30 Sep 1896 in Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York.1 
Census191029 Apr 1910Alvah R. Epperson was enumerated as a head of household in the 1910 Federal Census in New Albion, Cattaraugus County, New York, as follows:
-Epperson, Alvah, Head, 37, Married-14 years, born in Ohio, Father and Mother born in Kentucky, Laborer-Cream Factory
-Blanche, Wife, 31, Married-14 years, 2 children-2 living, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York
-Melvin, Son, 12, born in Pennsylvania, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in New York
-Austin, Son, 11/12, born in New York, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in New York.6 
Census192016 Jan 1920He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1920 Federal Census in Sullivan, Madison County, New York, as follows:
-Epperson, Alvah R., Head, 46, Widowed, born in Ohio, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Kentucky, Cheesemaker-Factory
-Melvin D., Son, 21, Single, born in Pennsylvania, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in New York, Cheesemaker-Factgory
-Austin S., Son, 10, born in New York, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in New York
-Schelly, Sarah E., Mother in law, 52, Widowed, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York.8 
MarriageHe married Eleanor M. Hinds, daughter of Sanford B. Hinds and Elizabeth Bowman.2 
Census19251 Jun 1925Alvah R. Epperson was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1925 in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Eperson, Alvah, Head, 48, born in US, Milk Station Manager
-Eleanor, Wife, 41, born in US, Housework
-Austin, Son, 16, born in US.3 
Census19305 Apr 1930He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1930 Federal Census in Oneida, Madison County, New York, as follows:
-Epperson, Alvah R., Head, 55, Married-age 23, born in Ohio, Father and Mother born in Kentucky, Manager-Milk Plant
-Elenor M., Wife, 46, Married-age 18, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Sewing Machine Operator-Furniture Shop
-Austin S., Son, 20, Single, born in New York, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in New York, Milk handler-Milk Plant.4,5 
Census194018 Apr 1940He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1940 Federal Census in Sherrill, Oneida County, New York, as follows:
-Epperson, Alvah R., Head, 66, Married, born in Ohio, Laborer-Milk Products Manufacturing
-Eleanor M., Wife, 56, Married, born in New York, Inspector-Silverware Manufacturing
-Austen S., Son, 30, Married, born in New York, Mechanic-Automobile Garage.9 
Census195024 Apr 1950Alvah R. Epperson was enumerated in the census of 1950 under Austin S. Epperson in Sherrill, Oneida County, New York, as follows:
-Epperson, Austin, Head, 40, Married, born in New York, Service Manager-Retail Auto Sales
-Florence, Wife, 32, Married, born in New York
-Shelley, Daughter, 2, born in New York
-Alva, Father, 75, Widowed, born in Ohio, Janitor-Private Frat Club.10 
Death25 Jun 1958Alvah R. Epperson died on 25 Jun 1958 in Oneida, Oneida County, New York.7 

Family

 Blanche E. Shelley b. 1879
Children 1.Melvin D. Epperson6 b. 1898
 2.Austin S. Epperson6,3 b. 1909

Citations

  1. [S19850] "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967" New York State Department of Health; Database (without images), Alvah R. Epperson and Blanche E. Shelley.
  2. [S19897] HINDS, page 3, column 1.
  3. [S19899] 1925 New York State Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, Assembly District 03, ED 05, page 10-11 (handwritten), digital image 6 of 8, State Population Census Schedules, page 10, line 10-12, Alvah Eperson household.
  4. [S19900] 1930 United States Federal Census, New York, Madison County, Oneida, ED 34, page 4A (handwritten), digital image 7 of 36, population schedule, line 49-50, dwelling 93, family 101, Alvah R. Epperson household.
  5. [S19901] 1930 United States Federal Census, New York, Madison County, Oneida, ED 34, page 4B (handwritten), digital image 8 of 36, population schedule, line 51, dwelling 93, family 101, Alvah R. Epperson household (continued from previous page).
  6. [S19851] 1910 United States Federal Census, New York, Cattaraugus County, New Albion, ED 73, page 7A (handwritten), digital image 13 of 18, population schedule, line 33-36, dwelling 140, family 151, Alvah Epperson household.
  7. [S19905] Alvah Epperson Dies in Hospital, page 2, column 7 (page 4 on newspapers.com).
  8. [S19852] 1920 United States Federal Census, New York, Madison County, Sullivan, ED 134, page 5B (handwritten), digital image 10 of 29, population schedule, line 65-68, dwelling 129, family 130, Alvah R. Epperson household.
  9. [S19902] 1940 United States Federal Census, New York, Oneida County, Sherrill, ED 33-90, page 16A (handwritten), digital image 31 of 38, population schedule, line 13-15, household 354, Alvah R. Epperson household.
  10. [S19903] 1950 United States Federal Census, New York, Oneida County, Sherrill, ED 33-138, sheet 24 (handwritten), digital image 25 of 37, population schedule, line 8-11, dwelling 273, Austin Epperson household.

Evelyn (?)1

F, b. 1912

Events

Birth1912Evelyn (?) was born in 1912 in New York.1 
MarriageShe married Clarence J. Shelley, son of Clarence H. Shelley and Grace Wood.1 
Census19405 Apr 1940Evelyn Shelley was enumerated in the 1940 Federal Census in the household of Clarence H. Shelley in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.1 
Census195010 May 1950Evelyn Shelley was enumerated in the census of 1950 under Clarence J. Shelley in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.2 

Family

 Clarence J. Shelley b. 1909

Citations

  1. [S19854] 1940 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse, ED 66-230, page 2A (handwritten), digital image 3 of 19, population schedule, line 15-19, household 23, Clarence H. Shelley household (indexed as Clarence A. Shelley).
  2. [S19855] 1950 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 34-95, sheet 30 (handwritten), digital image 32 of 46, population schedule, line 7-11, dwelling 264, Clarence J. Shelley household.

Mabel Nancy Austin1,2,3

F, b. 1890, d. 28 Sep 1968
FatherJohn E. Austin1 b. 1862
MotherNellie Carr1 b. 1868

Events

Birth1890Mabel Nancy Austin was born in 1890 in Kirkville, Onondaga County, New York.1 
Census191022 Apr 1910She was enumerated in the 1910 Federal Census in the household of John E. Austin in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.4 
Marriage21 Dec 1912Mabel Nancy Austin married Rufus H. Shelley, son of George Shelley and Sarah E. Bowman, on 21 Dec 1912 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.1 
Census1920Mar 1920Mabel Nancy Shelley was enumerated in the 1920 Federal Census in the household of Rufus H. Shelley in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.5 
Census19307 Apr 1930Mabel Nancy Shelley was enumerated in the 1930 Federal Census in the household of Rufus H. Shelley in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.2 
Census19405 Apr 1940Mabel Nancy Shelley was enumerated in the 1940 Federal Census in the household of Rufus H. Shelley in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.6 
Marriage1950Mabel Nancy Austin married Samuel Chester Clark in 1950.3 
Census19508 May 1950Mabel Nancy Clark was enumerated in the census of 1950 under Samuel Chester Clark in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
-Clark, Samuel C., Head, 53, Married, born in New York, Car Oiler and Inspector-Railroad
-Mabel N., Wife, 60, Married, born in New York.7 
Death28 Sep 1968Mabel Nancy Clark died on 28 Sep 1968 in Minoa, Onondaga County, New York.8 
BurialShe was buried in Kirkville Cemetery, Kirkville, Onondaga County, New York.3 

Family 1

 Rufus H. Shelley b. Nov 1887, d. 24 Feb 1941

Family 2

 Samuel Chester Clark b. 1896, d. 1958

Citations

  1. [S19857] "New York, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936" Various New York County Clerk Offices; Onondaga, 1912-1913, No. 197, digital image 159-161 of 2015, Database (with images), Rufus H. Shelley and Mabel Austin.
  2. [S19860] 1930 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 164, page 2A (handwritten), digital image 3 of 33, population schedule, line 35-36, dwelling 55, family 55, Rufus H. Shelley household.
  3. [S19863] Find A Grave, Mable Nancy Austin Shelley (1890-1968), no. 13058857, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13058857 : accessed 7 Oct 2025).
  4. [S19858] 1910 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 69, page 6B (handwritten), digital image 12 of 16, population schedule, line 54-60, dwelling 96, family 103, John E. Austin household.
  5. [S19859] 1920 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 74, page 11B (handwritten), digital image 21 of 26, population schedule, line 55-56, dwelling 67, family 76, Rufus H. Shelly household (indexed as Rufus H. Steely).
  6. [S19861] 1940 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 34-51, page 2B (handwritten), digital image 4 of 44, population schedule, line 78-80, household 52, Rufus Shelley household.
  7. [S19864] 1950 United States Federal Census, New York, Onondaga County, Manlius, ED 34-97, sheet 21 (handwritten), digital image 22 of 39, population schedule, line 9-10, dwelling 201, Samuel C. Clark household.
  8. [S19865] Mabel Clark, page 44, column 3.