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Luelen “Aunt Kate” <I>Rector</I> Shockley

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Luelen “Aunt Kate” Rector Shockley

Birth
Clinton County, Indiana, USA
Death
13 Nov 1911 (aged 59)
Sugar Creek Township, Clinton County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Johnson Township, Clinton County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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In the 1900 Federal Census, it states that Luelen was 48 years of age, living with her husband and one son, Verrie. It also states that she had six children but only one was living in 1900.

Tipton Tribune - 15 November 1911

Mrs. A. J. Shockley residing two miles south west of Kempton, died Monday evening at her home after an illness of but a few days, her death being due to heart trouble from which the deceased had been suffering for some time. Mrs. Shockley is survived by her husband and one child, Mrs. Alf Orr, a married son. She was about 55 years of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Rector and was well known in the western part of the county. She was a member of the Baptist church and was held in high esteem. There is the greatest sorrow expressed by her husband, during the past few months. He has been in a condition that is alarming. Funeral services for Mrs. Shockley will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.

(SAME NEWS ARTICLE)

The funeral of Mrs. A. J. Shockley which occurred at Prairie Chapel in Clinton County at 10 a.m. Thursday was highly attended. The burial was at Prairie Chapel Cemetery. The account of death which was published in Wednesday's issue of the Tribune was in error where it stated that Mrs. Alf Orr was an only child. She is survived by her husband and one son, he being Verrie Shockley, a son-in-law of Alf Orr. The husband is sorely affected with cancer and cannot live but a short time. Among the out of town relatives in attendance were George Starkey and wife; Jack Anstey and family of Gary and Sarah Bristow and daughters, Esther and Gladys.

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Another obit ~ Published on Friday, November 17, 1911

SHE PASSED AWAY MONDAY NIGHT
Mrs. Jacky Shockley Died After Illness After Short Duration.
FUNERAL AT PRAIRIE CHAPEL
Preached By Rev. Clem Ricketts and Was Largely Attended.


Mrs. Luelen Shockley, nee Rector, wife of Andrew Jackson Shockley, died at the family home south-west of of town Monday night after a short illness, suffering with malaria fever.
Mrs. Shockley was about 55 years of age, and her demise is mourned by a host of warm friends. She is survived by her husband and one son, Verrie, and a brother, Columbus Rector; six children having preceded their mother to the promised land.
The funeral services were held at the house yesterday forenoon at 11 o'clock, and the burial was at Prairie Chapel Cemetery.
In the 1900 Federal Census, it states that Luelen was 48 years of age, living with her husband and one son, Verrie. It also states that she had six children but only one was living in 1900.

Tipton Tribune - 15 November 1911

Mrs. A. J. Shockley residing two miles south west of Kempton, died Monday evening at her home after an illness of but a few days, her death being due to heart trouble from which the deceased had been suffering for some time. Mrs. Shockley is survived by her husband and one child, Mrs. Alf Orr, a married son. She was about 55 years of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Rector and was well known in the western part of the county. She was a member of the Baptist church and was held in high esteem. There is the greatest sorrow expressed by her husband, during the past few months. He has been in a condition that is alarming. Funeral services for Mrs. Shockley will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.

(SAME NEWS ARTICLE)

The funeral of Mrs. A. J. Shockley which occurred at Prairie Chapel in Clinton County at 10 a.m. Thursday was highly attended. The burial was at Prairie Chapel Cemetery. The account of death which was published in Wednesday's issue of the Tribune was in error where it stated that Mrs. Alf Orr was an only child. She is survived by her husband and one son, he being Verrie Shockley, a son-in-law of Alf Orr. The husband is sorely affected with cancer and cannot live but a short time. Among the out of town relatives in attendance were George Starkey and wife; Jack Anstey and family of Gary and Sarah Bristow and daughters, Esther and Gladys.

~~~

Another obit ~ Published on Friday, November 17, 1911

SHE PASSED AWAY MONDAY NIGHT
Mrs. Jacky Shockley Died After Illness After Short Duration.
FUNERAL AT PRAIRIE CHAPEL
Preached By Rev. Clem Ricketts and Was Largely Attended.


Mrs. Luelen Shockley, nee Rector, wife of Andrew Jackson Shockley, died at the family home south-west of of town Monday night after a short illness, suffering with malaria fever.
Mrs. Shockley was about 55 years of age, and her demise is mourned by a host of warm friends. She is survived by her husband and one son, Verrie, and a brother, Columbus Rector; six children having preceded their mother to the promised land.
The funeral services were held at the house yesterday forenoon at 11 o'clock, and the burial was at Prairie Chapel Cemetery.

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LUELEN HIS WIFE
MAY.21.1852 - NOV.13.1911.



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  • Maintained by: Sherri
  • Originally Created by: R & S Fine
  • Added: Aug 14, 2005
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11533990/luelen-shockley: accessed ), memorial page for Luelen “Aunt Kate” Rector Shockley (21 May 1852–13 Nov 1911), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11533990, citing Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Johnson Township, Clinton County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Sherri (contributor 47317779).