George Shellabarger

As printed in 1908

GEORGE SHELLABARGER, whose 144 acres of fine, fertile land in German Township is divided into a tract of 100 acres lying on the division road separating German and Pike Townships and another tract of fort--four acres one mile north of the residence farm, is one of the well known and substantial men of this section. He was born October 27. 1853, in Spring-field Township, Clark County, Ohio, and is a son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Littlejohn) Shellabarger.

Isaac Shellabarger was born in Pennsvlvania and was twelve years old when he accompanied his father, John Shellabarger, to Betliel Township, Clark County, where he was reared. In early manhood he married Elizabeth Littlejohn, who was born in Virginia and was brought to Clark County in girlhood. They had three children, namely: George; Mary, who married Ezra Heck; and Amanda, who died aged four years.

George Shellabarger was a school boy when his parents moved to a farm near Osborn, Montgomery County, Ohio, where they lived for eight years, and he was thirteen years old when they came to the present farm, which has been his home ever since. The father built the house.and farm buildings, but Mr. Shellabarger has made all the excellent improvements and has reason to take pride in his fine home. He is a practical, up-to-date farmer and successfully raises grain and excellent stock. The property has been his since the death of his father, in 1903, the latter being aged eighty-one years. The mother died in March, 1867.

Mr. Shellabarger married Ella Baker, who is the daughter of Joseph Baker, and they have two children, Mildred and Noah. Mr. Shellabarger takes a good citizen's interest in public affairs relating to his neighborhood, but his main interest has always been centered in his home and family.

As printed in 20th century history of Springfield, and Clark County, Ohio, and representative citizens (1908). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.