SHAMBLEN, Frederick (1826-1915)

SHAMBLEN, SHAMBLIN, RAGER, ASKERN, JOHNSON, VANDERFORD, DOWELL

Posted By: Elaine Harrington (email)
Date: 10/23/2006 at 20:30:59

THE MALVERN LEADER
SEPTEMBER 2, 1915:

Frederick Shamblin, an aged resident of Glenwood and an invalid for some months past suffered a stroke of apoplexy Saturday night, August 27, and never regained consciousness, passing away Monday afternoon shortly after three o’clock.

Frederick Shamblin was born in Noble County, Ohio, August 7, 1826, and died at Glenwood, August 30, 1915, aged 89 years and 23 days. In early life he moved to Illinois, and at the outbreak of the civil war joined an Illinois regiment and served through the entire war.

Mr. Shamblin was twice married, and both wives preceded him in death. His second wife died in Glenwood 11 years ago.

Mr. Shamblin with his family (after the war) moved from Illinois to Rock Bluffs, Neb., and came to Mills County in 1871, moving to a farm near Glenwood. He has lived in town the past 30 years. The past 5 years he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. A. F. Rager, who has carefully looked after him.

Of the four children of the first marriage two are still alive --- Thomas Samblin of Imogene and Mrs. Eliza Askern of Glenwood. Of the eight children born of the second marriage four still survive. They are Mrs. J. H. Johnson and Mrs. A. F. Rager of Glenwood, Mrs. Mary Vanderford of Omaha, and Mrs. Jesse Dowell of Osakis, Minn.

The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 1, conducted by Rev. John Ness of Tabor.

Out of town people in attendance at the funeral were Mrs. M. A. Vanderford and daughter of Omaha, Mrs. Neva Reilly of Omaha, Mrs. N. Smith of Plattsmouth, A. Batchelor of Tabor, John Batchelor of Tabor, Red Bartel and family of Thurman, Dave Bates of Thurman, and Mr. Fields and daughter of Pacific Junction.

Mrs. A. R. Rager and Mrs. J. H. Johnson and their families are grateful for the many kindnesses received during their bereavement, and are especially thankful to the members of the G. A. R. of Glenwood for services rendered.