A. J. Shockley made his regular trip to Indianapolis Wednesday to take an x-ray treatment for cancer on his face. Mr. Shockley had one removed some time ago and while this one is not yielding quite so readily to the treatment, it is gradually fading away.
--The Kempton Courier
(Kempton, IN), Fri., Oct. 13, 1911, Pg. 5
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SHOCKLEY DIES OF APOPLEXY STROKE
Pioneer of Jefferson Township Expires Following Attack.
WAS WELL KNOWN MAN.
J. A. Shockley, one of the well known residents of the Kempton community died suddenly Monday morning at the home of his son, Verrie Shockley at 10:30 o'clock, his death being due to an attack of apoplexy. While not in rugged health Mr. Shockley or as he was most familiarly known to his many friends "Uncle Jackie" Shockley was in his usual health and was out in the barn yard at the home, looking after some chores when stricken and fell. He and his granddaughter, Dorris Shockley had attended Children's exercises Sunday night at the Methodist church in Kempton and he had enjoyed the program.
Last week Mr. Shockley suffered a severe attack of indigestion and was ill for a couple of days, but had recovered from that trouble, but complained some of his head hurting him. The Shockley farm is located one and one half miles southwest of Kempton.
Mr. Shockley was born on what is known as the Shortle farm near Goldsmith, Feb. 3, 1852 and was the son of Daniel and Jamima Shockley. He was married in 1875 to Miss Lue Ellen Rector, who died about twenty years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Shockley went to Kansas after their marriage and located on a farm there and remained about 20 years when they returned to the Kempton vicinity. Only one son, Verrie Shockley, survives their union. Other children were deceased. He is also survived by one granddaughter, Dorris Shockley, the two being almost constant companions and by one sister, Mrs. Sarah Bristow, of Gary and a brother, George Shockley of Kempton. A sister, Mrs. Arsetta Hollowell and two brothers, the late John Shockley and Amie Shockley being deceased. Mr. Shockley was one of the highly respected citizens of the country and was a good neighbor and friend, and honest in all his dealings. While living in Kansas he united with the Adventist church and never changed his membership after returning to Kempton. Be he attended the services at the Christian church regularly and contributed liberally in its support.
No funeral arrangements have been completed.
--The Tipton Daily Tribune
(Tipton, IN), Mon., Jun. 29, 1925, Pg. 1
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A. J. Shockley Dies Suddenly from Apoplexy. Funeral will be held Wednesday in Christian Church at Kempton.
A. J. Shockley, a well-known farmer, residing fourteen miles east of Frankfort at the termination of the cement road, died suddenly yesterday at 10:40 a.m. from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy. Just a few minutes prior to the sudden stroke, he was standing near a load of corn talking to his son, Vern Shockley, who noticed that his father was seriously ill and rapidly sinking. He lived but a few minutes after the son noticed his condition. He was 73 years old at the time of his death.
He was married 50 years ago to Miss Luella Rector, who preceded him in death 13 years ago. Mr. Shockley was born in Tipton County and spent his entire life in Clinton and Tipton counties. He was the son of Daniel and Jane Shockley, well known pioneers. His son, Vern Shockley, with whom he made his home is his only child. A brother, George resided in Kempton and a sister, Mrs. Sarah E. Bristow, resides in Gary, Ind. He has one granddaughter, Doris Shockley.
Mr. Shockley was a member of the Adventist church but belonged to no secret orders. The funeral services will be held Wednesday at two o'clock in the Kempton Christian Church. Rev. Burns will officiate at the services.
Burial in Kempton Cemetery. The passing of Mr. Shockley removes from the Kempton vicinity a man of sterling character and a citizen who was in every sense of the word a Christian gentleman.
--The Kempton Courier
(Kempton, IN), Fri., Oct. 13, 1911, Pg. 5
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SHOCKLEY DIES OF APOPLEXY STROKE
Pioneer of Jefferson Township Expires Following Attack.
WAS WELL KNOWN MAN.
J. A. Shockley, one of the well known residents of the Kempton community died suddenly Monday morning at the home of his son, Verrie Shockley at 10:30 o'clock, his death being due to an attack of apoplexy. While not in rugged health Mr. Shockley or as he was most familiarly known to his many friends "Uncle Jackie" Shockley was in his usual health and was out in the barn yard at the home, looking after some chores when stricken and fell. He and his granddaughter, Dorris Shockley had attended Children's exercises Sunday night at the Methodist church in Kempton and he had enjoyed the program.
Last week Mr. Shockley suffered a severe attack of indigestion and was ill for a couple of days, but had recovered from that trouble, but complained some of his head hurting him. The Shockley farm is located one and one half miles southwest of Kempton.
Mr. Shockley was born on what is known as the Shortle farm near Goldsmith, Feb. 3, 1852 and was the son of Daniel and Jamima Shockley. He was married in 1875 to Miss Lue Ellen Rector, who died about twenty years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Shockley went to Kansas after their marriage and located on a farm there and remained about 20 years when they returned to the Kempton vicinity. Only one son, Verrie Shockley, survives their union. Other children were deceased. He is also survived by one granddaughter, Dorris Shockley, the two being almost constant companions and by one sister, Mrs. Sarah Bristow, of Gary and a brother, George Shockley of Kempton. A sister, Mrs. Arsetta Hollowell and two brothers, the late John Shockley and Amie Shockley being deceased. Mr. Shockley was one of the highly respected citizens of the country and was a good neighbor and friend, and honest in all his dealings. While living in Kansas he united with the Adventist church and never changed his membership after returning to Kempton. Be he attended the services at the Christian church regularly and contributed liberally in its support.
No funeral arrangements have been completed.
--The Tipton Daily Tribune
(Tipton, IN), Mon., Jun. 29, 1925, Pg. 1
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A. J. Shockley Dies Suddenly from Apoplexy. Funeral will be held Wednesday in Christian Church at Kempton.
A. J. Shockley, a well-known farmer, residing fourteen miles east of Frankfort at the termination of the cement road, died suddenly yesterday at 10:40 a.m. from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy. Just a few minutes prior to the sudden stroke, he was standing near a load of corn talking to his son, Vern Shockley, who noticed that his father was seriously ill and rapidly sinking. He lived but a few minutes after the son noticed his condition. He was 73 years old at the time of his death.
He was married 50 years ago to Miss Luella Rector, who preceded him in death 13 years ago. Mr. Shockley was born in Tipton County and spent his entire life in Clinton and Tipton counties. He was the son of Daniel and Jane Shockley, well known pioneers. His son, Vern Shockley, with whom he made his home is his only child. A brother, George resided in Kempton and a sister, Mrs. Sarah E. Bristow, resides in Gary, Ind. He has one granddaughter, Doris Shockley.
Mr. Shockley was a member of the Adventist church but belonged to no secret orders. The funeral services will be held Wednesday at two o'clock in the Kempton Christian Church. Rev. Burns will officiate at the services.
Burial in Kempton Cemetery. The passing of Mr. Shockley removes from the Kempton vicinity a man of sterling character and a citizen who was in every sense of the word a Christian gentleman.
A. J. Shockley made his regular trip to Indianapolis Wednesday to take an x-ray treatment for cancer on his face. Mr. Shockley had one removed some time ago and while this one is not yielding quite so readily to the treatment, it is gradually fading away.
--The Kempton Courier
(Kempton, IN), Fri., Oct. 13, 1911, Pg. 5
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SHOCKLEY DIES OF APOPLEXY STROKE
Pioneer of Jefferson Township Expires Following Attack.
WAS WELL KNOWN MAN.
J. A. Shockley, one of the well known residents of the Kempton community died suddenly Monday morning at the home of his son, Verrie Shockley at 10:30 o'clock, his death being due to an attack of apoplexy. While not in rugged health Mr. Shockley or as he was most familiarly known to his many friends "Uncle Jackie" Shockley was in his usual health and was out in the barn yard at the home, looking after some chores when stricken and fell. He and his granddaughter, Dorris Shockley had attended Children's exercises Sunday night at the Methodist church in Kempton and he had enjoyed the program.
Last week Mr. Shockley suffered a severe attack of indigestion and was ill for a couple of days, but had recovered from that trouble, but complained some of his head hurting him. The Shockley farm is located one and one half miles southwest of Kempton.
Mr. Shockley was born on what is known as the Shortle farm near Goldsmith, Feb. 3, 1852 and was the son of Daniel and Jamima Shockley. He was married in 1875 to Miss Lue Ellen Rector, who died about twenty years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Shockley went to Kansas after their marriage and located on a farm there and remained about 20 years when they returned to the Kempton vicinity. Only one son, Verrie Shockley, survives their union. Other children were deceased. He is also survived by one granddaughter, Dorris Shockley, the two being almost constant companions and by one sister, Mrs. Sarah Bristow, of Gary and a brother, George Shockley of Kempton. A sister, Mrs. Arsetta Hollowell and two brothers, the late John Shockley and Amie Shockley being deceased. Mr. Shockley was one of the highly respected citizens of the country and was a good neighbor and friend, and honest in all his dealings. While living in Kansas he united with the Adventist church and never changed his membership after returning to Kempton. Be he attended the services at the Christian church regularly and contributed liberally in its support.
No funeral arrangements have been completed.
--The Tipton Daily Tribune
(Tipton, IN), Mon., Jun. 29, 1925, Pg. 1
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A. J. Shockley Dies Suddenly from Apoplexy. Funeral will be held Wednesday in Christian Church at Kempton.
A. J. Shockley, a well-known farmer, residing fourteen miles east of Frankfort at the termination of the cement road, died suddenly yesterday at 10:40 a.m. from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy. Just a few minutes prior to the sudden stroke, he was standing near a load of corn talking to his son, Vern Shockley, who noticed that his father was seriously ill and rapidly sinking. He lived but a few minutes after the son noticed his condition. He was 73 years old at the time of his death.
He was married 50 years ago to Miss Luella Rector, who preceded him in death 13 years ago. Mr. Shockley was born in Tipton County and spent his entire life in Clinton and Tipton counties. He was the son of Daniel and Jane Shockley, well known pioneers. His son, Vern Shockley, with whom he made his home is his only child. A brother, George resided in Kempton and a sister, Mrs. Sarah E. Bristow, resides in Gary, Ind. He has one granddaughter, Doris Shockley.
Mr. Shockley was a member of the Adventist church but belonged to no secret orders. The funeral services will be held Wednesday at two o'clock in the Kempton Christian Church. Rev. Burns will officiate at the services.
Burial in Kempton Cemetery. The passing of Mr. Shockley removes from the Kempton vicinity a man of sterling character and a citizen who was in every sense of the word a Christian gentleman.
--The Kempton Courier
(Kempton, IN), Fri., Oct. 13, 1911, Pg. 5
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SHOCKLEY DIES OF APOPLEXY STROKE
Pioneer of Jefferson Township Expires Following Attack.
WAS WELL KNOWN MAN.
J. A. Shockley, one of the well known residents of the Kempton community died suddenly Monday morning at the home of his son, Verrie Shockley at 10:30 o'clock, his death being due to an attack of apoplexy. While not in rugged health Mr. Shockley or as he was most familiarly known to his many friends "Uncle Jackie" Shockley was in his usual health and was out in the barn yard at the home, looking after some chores when stricken and fell. He and his granddaughter, Dorris Shockley had attended Children's exercises Sunday night at the Methodist church in Kempton and he had enjoyed the program.
Last week Mr. Shockley suffered a severe attack of indigestion and was ill for a couple of days, but had recovered from that trouble, but complained some of his head hurting him. The Shockley farm is located one and one half miles southwest of Kempton.
Mr. Shockley was born on what is known as the Shortle farm near Goldsmith, Feb. 3, 1852 and was the son of Daniel and Jamima Shockley. He was married in 1875 to Miss Lue Ellen Rector, who died about twenty years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Shockley went to Kansas after their marriage and located on a farm there and remained about 20 years when they returned to the Kempton vicinity. Only one son, Verrie Shockley, survives their union. Other children were deceased. He is also survived by one granddaughter, Dorris Shockley, the two being almost constant companions and by one sister, Mrs. Sarah Bristow, of Gary and a brother, George Shockley of Kempton. A sister, Mrs. Arsetta Hollowell and two brothers, the late John Shockley and Amie Shockley being deceased. Mr. Shockley was one of the highly respected citizens of the country and was a good neighbor and friend, and honest in all his dealings. While living in Kansas he united with the Adventist church and never changed his membership after returning to Kempton. Be he attended the services at the Christian church regularly and contributed liberally in its support.
No funeral arrangements have been completed.
--The Tipton Daily Tribune
(Tipton, IN), Mon., Jun. 29, 1925, Pg. 1
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A. J. Shockley Dies Suddenly from Apoplexy. Funeral will be held Wednesday in Christian Church at Kempton.
A. J. Shockley, a well-known farmer, residing fourteen miles east of Frankfort at the termination of the cement road, died suddenly yesterday at 10:40 a.m. from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy. Just a few minutes prior to the sudden stroke, he was standing near a load of corn talking to his son, Vern Shockley, who noticed that his father was seriously ill and rapidly sinking. He lived but a few minutes after the son noticed his condition. He was 73 years old at the time of his death.
He was married 50 years ago to Miss Luella Rector, who preceded him in death 13 years ago. Mr. Shockley was born in Tipton County and spent his entire life in Clinton and Tipton counties. He was the son of Daniel and Jane Shockley, well known pioneers. His son, Vern Shockley, with whom he made his home is his only child. A brother, George resided in Kempton and a sister, Mrs. Sarah E. Bristow, resides in Gary, Ind. He has one granddaughter, Doris Shockley.
Mr. Shockley was a member of the Adventist church but belonged to no secret orders. The funeral services will be held Wednesday at two o'clock in the Kempton Christian Church. Rev. Burns will officiate at the services.
Burial in Kempton Cemetery. The passing of Mr. Shockley removes from the Kempton vicinity a man of sterling character and a citizen who was in every sense of the word a Christian gentleman.
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