JACOB SHANELY, farmer, P. 0. Carysville; was born Apri127 ,1822, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a son of John Shanely, a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, who served as a soldier under Napoleon eight years; deserted and fought against him three months, and was in the battle of Waterloo. He came to America in the year 1816, and located in Cincinnati, Ohio; lived there seven years, then moved to Miamistown, Hamilton Co. ; from there he moved to Shelby Co., Ohio, and lived there until 1830 ; he then moved to Adams Township, in this county, and located on the farm where Isaac Shanely lives, and lived there till his death. Jacob was raised and educated on a farm. He has fol- lowed farming an his life, with the exception of two years when he was in California, mining; he came home in 1850, with $3,000. He then purchased a farm of 120 acres ( the farm where he now resides). Since then, by industry and economy, he has added to this farm 305 acres more. Besides this farm, he owns a farm in Shelby Co., of 165 acres ; one in Fayette Co., Iowa, of 325 acres ; and 464 acres in Clay and Davis CoB., Kan. His marriage was celebrated Feb. 12, 1853, with Miss Caroline, daughter of Christian Dormire, a native of France. They had two children-David E. and Laura E.

CHRISTIAN SHANLEY, farmer; P. 0. De Graff, Logan Co. He was born Nov. 5, 1826, in the southeast part of Indiana; he is a son of John and brother of Jacob Shanley. He was raised upon his father's farm, in the west part of Adams Towsship, and never learned any trade, but has always been engaged in farming. He married Miss Susan S., daughter of William and sister of Samuel and Gershom Calland. They had three children, viz.: Mary C., John William and Edwin C. He owns several farms in the county; the one where he lives is located in the northeast part of Adams Township, containing 240 acres, with good improvements ; his other farm is located near Spring Hills, Harrison Township, and contains 143 acres, well improved. Mr. Shanley served in the 100-day service during the late war.

JOHN SHANELY, farmer; P. 0. Tawawa, Shelby Co.; he was born Aug.23, 1827, in the southeast part of Indiana; he is a son of John Shanely, Sr., and brother of Jacob Shanely. He was raised and educated a farmer. After he at- tained his majority, he learned the trade of a wagon-maker, and followed the business until the late war. He enlisted in the 42nd 0. V. I., and went forward to battle for his country; he was engaged in eleven hard battles and a great many skirmishes, and served three years. After he returned home, he purchased the farm where he resides. He was married Aug. 12, 1861, to Miss F. L., daughter of Richard Henry. They had four children-Richard M., David D., Lizzie L. and Estella B. He has a splendid farm of 172 acres, with good farm buildings. The farm is located in the west part of Adams Township, in Sec. 36.

DAVID SHANELY, farmer; P. 0. Tawawa, Shelby Co. David is a son of John and brother of Jacob Shanely, whose biography appears among the biographies of Adams Township, in this work. Was born J uno 20, 1830, upon his father's farm in Sec. 31, Adams Township; was raised and educated a farmer, and has always been engaged in that pursuit. He has twice been married- first, April 26, 1860, to Miss Sarah J., daughter of Richard Henry, a Native of this State. From this union they had five children, of wbom four are living-John W., Alice B., Charles M. and Alvia L. His second marriage was with Miss Lydia A., daughter of Michael Wright. From this union they have one child-Tina. He has a farm of 227 acres, under a good state of cultivation, with good farm buildings. Mr. Shanely served in the 100.days service during the late rebellion.