Generation Number 6:
David C. Shahan: Age 18 years
David C. Shahan [5] Born: May 5th, 1880 in Tucker County, West Virgina and died December 14th, 1947 at the farm of Ira J. Shahan near Union City, Indiana. (David had formly owned the farm, but due to cancer had sold it to his son, Ira.)
aka: David Charles Waitman Tee Willy Shahan.
D. C. Shahan and Ira Poling were baptized by Rev. Emery Shahan at the age of 17, in 1897. Bull Run, West Virginia.
David married Martha Roseanna Annon, April 4th, 1903 at the Shiloh Church (Tucker County) in West Virginia. Wedding was preformed by Brother, Rev. George Emery Shahan. Martha Roseanna Annon-Shahan Born: October 24th, 1881 in Barber County West Virginia. Baptistized, German Baptist, in 1896 by Rev. John Burns. She would pass in 1971, on January 18th, in Greenville, Ohio. David and Martha were re-united in marriage at the Church of the Brethren in 1946. Union City, Ind. By Rev. Berkibile.
David was next to the youngest of eighteen children. David's life goal was to be a farmer. Living in West Virginia (Tucker Co.) he found that to be an impossible task. The opertunities for being a farmer in West Virginia were nill. The area only offered three opportunities for a young man… Working in the coal mines, rail-roading, or working in the lumber camps. David tried his hand at being a lumberjack. He even gave farming a shot, but found plowing around a mountain-side to be a lost cause. So, he packed up his young family and moved them to Ohio. Settling first around the Lewisburg, Ohio area. (Preble Co.)
aka: David Charles Waitman Tee Willy Shahan.
D. C. Shahan and Ira Poling were baptized by Rev. Emery Shahan at the age of 17, in 1897. Bull Run, West Virginia.
David married Martha Roseanna Annon, April 4th, 1903 at the Shiloh Church (Tucker County) in West Virginia. Wedding was preformed by Brother, Rev. George Emery Shahan. Martha Roseanna Annon-Shahan Born: October 24th, 1881 in Barber County West Virginia. Baptistized, German Baptist, in 1896 by Rev. John Burns. She would pass in 1971, on January 18th, in Greenville, Ohio. David and Martha were re-united in marriage at the Church of the Brethren in 1946. Union City, Ind. By Rev. Berkibile.
David was next to the youngest of eighteen children. David's life goal was to be a farmer. Living in West Virginia (Tucker Co.) he found that to be an impossible task. The opertunities for being a farmer in West Virginia were nill. The area only offered three opportunities for a young man… Working in the coal mines, rail-roading, or working in the lumber camps. David tried his hand at being a lumberjack. He even gave farming a shot, but found plowing around a mountain-side to be a lost cause. So, he packed up his young family and moved them to Ohio. Settling first around the Lewisburg, Ohio area. (Preble Co.)
Later moving to Greenville and relocating on the Studabaker Farm on the south edge of Greenville. A pre-victorian Greek Revivial brick home. The farm was located on a curve and one evening a car left the pavement and ventured into David's corn field. A gentleman came knocking at the door and asked if the car could remain there over-night? The man gave David some money for the damages, a sizeable amount for the depression. The car was loaded with bootleg whisky. Next morning... the car was missing and the incident, just a memory.
The family soon discovered the old brick house had a bit of history of its own. Benny Shahan returned from a trip and brought back pecans for his younger siblings as a treat. Harry and Ira began hiding theirs from each other. Just when they thought all the pecans were gone, Harry remembered where he had stashed some. With his brother Ira’s assistance, he slipped over a wall down in the basement. There he remained, trapped. Their Father David had to tear down a section of the wall to retrieve his youngest son. In the room were the graves of the Studebakers, the original owners. The room was one of two that was discovered while the Shahan family resided there. Hidden rooms, part of the underground railroad. A third room was discovered when the current owners were remodeling, while removing a porch. It was rumored, that there was a secret underground passage that lead out to the creek. But, that was never found or confirmed. |
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Annon Family:
* Benjamin Franklin Annon Born: March 20th, 1839 Passed: November 28, 1912
* Sarah Lewis Fry-Annon Born: August 15th, 1843 Passed: June 29th, 1914
The Annon's were joined in marriage on August 14th, 1859.
Daughters:
* Sarah E. Annon-Haller Born: October 11th, 1865 Passed: November 12th, 1912 Married: George Haller on March 28th, 1886
* Martha Roseanna Annon-Shahan Born: October 24th, 1881 Passed: January 21st, 1971 aka: Martha Roseanna Paxton Irene Annon-Shahan.
Pictured: Seated, Benjamin Franklin and Sarah Fry-Annon. Standing, David C. and Martha Roseanna Annon-Shahan. (Right after they were married. 1903.)
* Benjamin Franklin Annon Born: March 20th, 1839 Passed: November 28, 1912
* Sarah Lewis Fry-Annon Born: August 15th, 1843 Passed: June 29th, 1914
The Annon's were joined in marriage on August 14th, 1859.
Daughters:
* Sarah E. Annon-Haller Born: October 11th, 1865 Passed: November 12th, 1912 Married: George Haller on March 28th, 1886
* Martha Roseanna Annon-Shahan Born: October 24th, 1881 Passed: January 21st, 1971 aka: Martha Roseanna Paxton Irene Annon-Shahan.
Pictured: Seated, Benjamin Franklin and Sarah Fry-Annon. Standing, David C. and Martha Roseanna Annon-Shahan. (Right after they were married. 1903.)
Generation Number 7:
The Magnificent Seven: In order from oldest to youngest;
The Children of David Charles Shahan and Martha Rosanna Annon-Shahan:
The Children of David Charles Shahan and Martha Rosanna Annon-Shahan:
Benjamin Franklin Shahan:
Born: January 20th, 1904 in Parsons, (Tucker Co.) West Virginia. Passed: June 3rd, 1997 in Greenville, Ohio.
Benjamin (Benny or Bennie) Franklin Shahan married Gladys Mullens-Shahan June 05, 1929 in Corbin, Kentucky. Later in life Benny dated Mildred Oswalt of Jaysville, Ohio.
Benny was easy going, care free and loved people. And people loved him back. He was an out-doors-man. Loved to hunt and fish. He was also known as the best Auto Alignment man around.
Children of Benny Shahan and Gladys Mullens-Shahan are:
* Ida Leona (Lee) Shahan-Farmer, born July 07, 1930 in Greenville, Ohio Married Robert (Bob) Farmer.
Children of Lee and Bob Farmer:
* Robert (Bobby) Farmer
Child of Bobby Farmer:
* Cody Farmer
* Kellie Farmer-Tichenor- Fagan Married: Robert "Bob" Tichenor (1st ) Fagan (2nd)
Children for Kellie and Bob Tichenor:
* Mandi Tichenor-Carroll
* Abby Tichenor born: Jan. 6th, 1982
* Elizabeth Tichenor-Pearson
Children for Kellie and Fagan:
* Bryce Fagan born: Nov. 19th
* Brook Fagan
* Elsie Rose Shahan-Lane, born April 14, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio. passed: March 9th, 2014 Married: Jack Lane
Children for Elise and Jack Lane:
* Linda Lane
* Mark lane
* Gina Lane - Wolfe born: July 22, 1967
* Benjamin Franklin (Little Benny) Shahan, Jr, born June 29, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio. passed: Dec. 15th, 2013 at
Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Buried: Monore Cemetery Married: JoAnne Gibbons.
Child of Benny Shahan, Jr. and Joanne:
* Timothy (Tim) Allen Shahan Married: Shelli Farmer-Shahan on July 13th, 1991.
Children for Tim and Shelli:
* Alex Shahan
* Carson Shahan
Born: January 20th, 1904 in Parsons, (Tucker Co.) West Virginia. Passed: June 3rd, 1997 in Greenville, Ohio.
Benjamin (Benny or Bennie) Franklin Shahan married Gladys Mullens-Shahan June 05, 1929 in Corbin, Kentucky. Later in life Benny dated Mildred Oswalt of Jaysville, Ohio.
Benny was easy going, care free and loved people. And people loved him back. He was an out-doors-man. Loved to hunt and fish. He was also known as the best Auto Alignment man around.
Children of Benny Shahan and Gladys Mullens-Shahan are:
* Ida Leona (Lee) Shahan-Farmer, born July 07, 1930 in Greenville, Ohio Married Robert (Bob) Farmer.
Children of Lee and Bob Farmer:
* Robert (Bobby) Farmer
Child of Bobby Farmer:
* Cody Farmer
* Kellie Farmer-Tichenor- Fagan Married: Robert "Bob" Tichenor (1st ) Fagan (2nd)
Children for Kellie and Bob Tichenor:
* Mandi Tichenor-Carroll
* Abby Tichenor born: Jan. 6th, 1982
* Elizabeth Tichenor-Pearson
Children for Kellie and Fagan:
* Bryce Fagan born: Nov. 19th
* Brook Fagan
* Elsie Rose Shahan-Lane, born April 14, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio. passed: March 9th, 2014 Married: Jack Lane
Children for Elise and Jack Lane:
* Linda Lane
* Mark lane
* Gina Lane - Wolfe born: July 22, 1967
* Benjamin Franklin (Little Benny) Shahan, Jr, born June 29, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio. passed: Dec. 15th, 2013 at
Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Buried: Monore Cemetery Married: JoAnne Gibbons.
Child of Benny Shahan, Jr. and Joanne:
* Timothy (Tim) Allen Shahan Married: Shelli Farmer-Shahan on July 13th, 1991.
Children for Tim and Shelli:
* Alex Shahan
* Carson Shahan
Dovie Bell Shahan-Shields:
Born: June 18th, 1905 in Hovatter, West Virginia. (Tucker Co.)
Passed: August 17, 1984 in Greenville, Ohio. Wayne Hospital, Greenville, Ohio.Buired: Abbottsville cemetery near Arcanum, Ohio.
Dovie Bell Shahan-Shields married Lester Ledrew Shields on February 12th, 1927 in New Port, Kentucky, son of Crawford Shields and Libby Rench-Shields. Lester passed prior on February 3rd, 1979, at the Brethren Home in Greenville, Ohio from a stroke.
Lester and Dovie ran off to get married, but they returned to their own separate family homes and stayed secretly married until Dovie was pregnant with her first child, Betty. Seems Dovie's Father David did not approve of Lester all that much.... Time proved him wrong as they stayed happily married for 52 years until Lester's passing. Dovie was the sweetest, most caring individual, that loved everyone. She was the "giver" in the family. She never missed a birthday and would give you the last nickle she had if it would help you out.
Children of Dovie Shahan-Shields and Lester Shields are:
* Betty Eileen Shields, born November 27, 1927 in Greenville, Ohio. Betty passed April 16th, 2009.
She married Don Dickey, on Sept. 23rd, 1950 (Betty was the first grandchild for David and Martha R. Shahan)
Buried: Royal Oak Memorial Gardens, Brookville, Ohio.
Children of Betty and Don:
* Don David Dickey
* Pamala (Pam) Sue Dickey-Stiers-Edwards
* David Lester Shields, born April 05, 1934 in Greenville, Ohio. Dave passed December 3rd, 2005. He
worked for Royal Crown Cola and was on the Huber Heights Board of Education.
Child for David and Marilyn Shields:
* Peggy Shields-Turner-Hill B: March 17 Peggy married Chip Hill.
Children for Peggy:
* Emily Turner B: May 3rd
* Josh Turner B: September 14th, 1986
Child for Chip Hill:
* Michael Hill B: Aug. 16th, 1984
* Charles "Chuck" Ledrew Shields, born June 06, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio. Passed: January 13th, 2015 at
1:20PM at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville, Ohio.Married to Donnalee born: 1929 passed: 1984 They had no children together.
* Lester Ledrew "Butch" Shields, Jr, born October 13, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio. Married: Marilyn Wright on
September 11, 1971.
Children for Butch and Marilyn Shields:
* Amy Shields-Paquette B: 1974
Children for Amy:
* Abigail "Abby" Leia B: 1999
* Hannah Aurora B: 2001
* Andy Shields B: 1976
Children for Andy:
* Ethan McKinley Shields B: 1999
* Elijah "Eli" James Shields B: 2002
Born: June 18th, 1905 in Hovatter, West Virginia. (Tucker Co.)
Passed: August 17, 1984 in Greenville, Ohio. Wayne Hospital, Greenville, Ohio.Buired: Abbottsville cemetery near Arcanum, Ohio.
Dovie Bell Shahan-Shields married Lester Ledrew Shields on February 12th, 1927 in New Port, Kentucky, son of Crawford Shields and Libby Rench-Shields. Lester passed prior on February 3rd, 1979, at the Brethren Home in Greenville, Ohio from a stroke.
Lester and Dovie ran off to get married, but they returned to their own separate family homes and stayed secretly married until Dovie was pregnant with her first child, Betty. Seems Dovie's Father David did not approve of Lester all that much.... Time proved him wrong as they stayed happily married for 52 years until Lester's passing. Dovie was the sweetest, most caring individual, that loved everyone. She was the "giver" in the family. She never missed a birthday and would give you the last nickle she had if it would help you out.
Children of Dovie Shahan-Shields and Lester Shields are:
* Betty Eileen Shields, born November 27, 1927 in Greenville, Ohio. Betty passed April 16th, 2009.
She married Don Dickey, on Sept. 23rd, 1950 (Betty was the first grandchild for David and Martha R. Shahan)
Buried: Royal Oak Memorial Gardens, Brookville, Ohio.
Children of Betty and Don:
* Don David Dickey
* Pamala (Pam) Sue Dickey-Stiers-Edwards
* David Lester Shields, born April 05, 1934 in Greenville, Ohio. Dave passed December 3rd, 2005. He
worked for Royal Crown Cola and was on the Huber Heights Board of Education.
Child for David and Marilyn Shields:
* Peggy Shields-Turner-Hill B: March 17 Peggy married Chip Hill.
Children for Peggy:
* Emily Turner B: May 3rd
* Josh Turner B: September 14th, 1986
Child for Chip Hill:
* Michael Hill B: Aug. 16th, 1984
* Charles "Chuck" Ledrew Shields, born June 06, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio. Passed: January 13th, 2015 at
1:20PM at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville, Ohio.Married to Donnalee born: 1929 passed: 1984 They had no children together.
* Lester Ledrew "Butch" Shields, Jr, born October 13, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio. Married: Marilyn Wright on
September 11, 1971.
Children for Butch and Marilyn Shields:
* Amy Shields-Paquette B: 1974
Children for Amy:
* Abigail "Abby" Leia B: 1999
* Hannah Aurora B: 2001
* Andy Shields B: 1976
Children for Andy:
* Ethan McKinley Shields B: 1999
* Elijah "Eli" James Shields B: 2002
Lester Ledrew Shields:
Husband of Dovie Bell Shahan
Born: May 13th, 1904
Parents: Crawford B: 09-04-1879 and Libby (Libbie) Shields B: 02-20-1884
Passed: February 3rd, 1979, at the Brethren Home in Greenville, Ohio from a stroke.
Buried: Abbottsville cemetery near Arcanum, Ohio.
Husband of Dovie Bell Shahan
Born: May 13th, 1904
Parents: Crawford B: 09-04-1879 and Libby (Libbie) Shields B: 02-20-1884
Passed: February 3rd, 1979, at the Brethren Home in Greenville, Ohio from a stroke.
Buried: Abbottsville cemetery near Arcanum, Ohio.
Hattie Grace Shahan-Harsh-Baker:
Born: March 3rd, 1907 in New Madison (Eldorado), Ohio.
Passed: July 1st, 1989 in Darke County, Ohio.
Hattie Grace Shahan-Harsh-Baker married Holtsberry (Holt) Floyd Harsh March 23, 1928 in Covington, Kentucky. After Holt passed on and she later married Rollin Baker.
Hattie was the one with a "sense of business". She had rentals, farmed, ran a butcher-shop at her and Rollin's farm. She also ran a little country store in Jaysville, Ohio.
Children of Hattie Shahan-Harsh and Holtsberry "Holt" Harsh:
* David Floyd Junior Harsh, born July 14, 1929 in Coletown, Ohio; passed December 12, 1990
in Dayton, Ohio. Married Grace LewEllen
* Hattie Diane Harsh-Mong married Mike Mong of Greenville, Ohio.
Born: March 3rd, 1907 in New Madison (Eldorado), Ohio.
Passed: July 1st, 1989 in Darke County, Ohio.
Hattie Grace Shahan-Harsh-Baker married Holtsberry (Holt) Floyd Harsh March 23, 1928 in Covington, Kentucky. After Holt passed on and she later married Rollin Baker.
Hattie was the one with a "sense of business". She had rentals, farmed, ran a butcher-shop at her and Rollin's farm. She also ran a little country store in Jaysville, Ohio.
Children of Hattie Shahan-Harsh and Holtsberry "Holt" Harsh:
* David Floyd Junior Harsh, born July 14, 1929 in Coletown, Ohio; passed December 12, 1990
in Dayton, Ohio. Married Grace LewEllen
* Hattie Diane Harsh-Mong married Mike Mong of Greenville, Ohio.
Front row: Bennie (Benjamin Franklin) Shahan, Martha Rosanna Shahan, Timmy (Tim), Holt, & Diana Harsh. (Holt would soon pass from cancer) 2nd row: Dovie Shields, Bessie Vanata, Mary Lou and Ira Shahan (Mary Lou is pregnent with David), Helen Shahan, Grace Harsh, & "Little" Hattie Vanata. Back row: Dan & Martha Marrow, Authur Vanata (behind his wife Bessie), Lester Shields and Harry Shahan (Behind his wife Helen). Hattie Harsh took the picture.
Ida Florence Shahan-Shahan:
Born: August 27th, 1909 in Eldorado, Ohio.
Passed: March 18th, 2003 at 5:00pm and Wayne Hospital in Greenville, Ohio.
Buried: Abbottsville Cemetery in Darke Co., near Arcanum, Ohio.
Nickname: Shang Hi, in High School
Ida Florence Shahan married Hoy Ray Shahan on September 30th, 1931 in Newport, Kentucky.
Child of Hoy Shahan and Ida Shahan-Shahan:
* Eleanor Louise Shahan, born August 11, 1932. She married Martin
William Freese April 18, 1964 in Greenville, Ohio. Martin passed on
Friday, July 13th, 2012 Age 78. They had no children.
Born: August 27th, 1909 in Eldorado, Ohio.
Passed: March 18th, 2003 at 5:00pm and Wayne Hospital in Greenville, Ohio.
Buried: Abbottsville Cemetery in Darke Co., near Arcanum, Ohio.
Nickname: Shang Hi, in High School
Ida Florence Shahan married Hoy Ray Shahan on September 30th, 1931 in Newport, Kentucky.
Child of Hoy Shahan and Ida Shahan-Shahan:
* Eleanor Louise Shahan, born August 11, 1932. She married Martin
William Freese April 18, 1964 in Greenville, Ohio. Martin passed on
Friday, July 13th, 2012 Age 78. They had no children.
Hoy Ray Shahan
Husband of Ida Florence Shahan
Born: November 2nd, 1902
Passed: October 5th, 1980
Parents: Richard Jefferson Shahan and Joannah Beavers.
Husband of Ida Florence Shahan
Born: November 2nd, 1902
Passed: October 5th, 1980
Parents: Richard Jefferson Shahan and Joannah Beavers.
Bessie Blanche Shahan-Vanta:
Born: March 28th, 1912 in Eldorado, Ohio.
Passed: December 7th, 1994 in Greenville, Ohio.
Bessie Blanche Shahan-Vanta married Arthur Dale Vanta July 14, 1932 in Newport, Kentucky.
Bessie had the most beautiful copper red hair. And when silver was blended in her later years it only added to her beauty. Arthur was the "Meter Man" for the Greenville Police Department and drove around town in a three-wheeler Harley Davison, that is now on display at the Garst Museum in Greenville, Ohio.
Children of Bessie Shahan-Vanta and Arthur Vanta are:
* Martha Alice Vanta-Marrow born April 26, 1937 in Greenville, Ohio.
Married: Daniel "Dan" Stanley Morrow B: Nov. 11th, 1934 on
April 26th, 1958 at the Mary’s Catholic Church, in Greenville, Ohio
Children for Martha and Dan:
* Daniel "Danny Joe" Joseph Morrow B: May 23rd, 1959 in Greenville, Ohio Danny married Elizabeth Walton
(1) and Janet Belanger (2) B: 02-04-1960 (Married Oct. 31st, 2005)
Children for Danny and Elizabeth:
* Daniel Alexander Morrow (Stillborn)
* Alexandra Leigh Morrow B: 01-28-1987 in Augusta, GA.
* Christina Alice Morrow-Andreas B: Nov. 7th, 1964 in Greenville, Ohio Married: Joe Andreas (1) in July 1982
and Patrick "Mug" Mugridge (2) on Dec. 31st, 2007 in TN.
Children for Christina and Joe:
* Jessica Keri Andreas B: July 28th, 1985 in Greenville, Ohio
* Jason Daniel Andreas B: Oct. 1st, 1986 in Greenville, Ohio
* Sarah Elizabeth Andreas B: April 8th, 1989 in Greenville, Ohio
Children for Patrick:
* Alex Mugridge
* Samone Mugridge
* Lori Ann Morrow-Ayette B: July 12th, 1964 in Greenville, Ohio Married: Michael Wayne Ayette
B: June 26th, 1968
* Arthur Dale "Art" Vanta, Jr, born October 14, 1940 in Greenville, Ohio. Married: Carol Jean May (1) on
June 6th, 1962 in Versailles, Ohio Divorced: July 7th, 1980. Married: Sharon Griffieth Clark B: Aug. 31st, 1941
(2) on July 10th, 1982 in Arcanum, Ohio
Children for Art and Carol Jean:
* Cheryl Lynn Vanata B: Nov. 15th, 1962 in Greenville, Ohio Married: Mark Lockhart (1) at the EUM
Church in Greenville, Ohio on April 3rd, 1982. Dissolution: 08-12-1994 Married: Ryan Riffell (2) on
Sept. 3rd, 1994 in Gatlinburg, TN.
Children for Cheryl and Mark:
* Jeremy Thomas Lockhart B: 07-28-1986 in Bitburg, Germany
Children for Cheryl and Ryan:
* Kaitlynn Riffell B:
* Brandon Riffell B:
* Douglas "Doug" Vanata B: Sept. 14th, 1966 in Greenville, Ohio Married: Candace Partin (1) (Divorced)
and Jean Ryan (2) on 11-20-1999 in Indianapolis, IN.
Doug and Candace had no children.
Doug and Jean also had no children.
Sharon's Children:
* Tiffaney Clark B: 08-31-1964 Married: Scott Fischer
* Anjanette Clark B: Jan. 31st, 1970
* Hattie Diane Vanta-Hunt, born July 05, 1943 in Greenville, Ohio. Married: Danny G. Hunt B: 10-01-1941
P: 11-07-2012 on Aug. 31st, 1963 at the United Methodist Church in Greenville, Ohio.
Children for Hattie and Dan:
* Michele Renē Hunt-Lawson B: May 5th, 1964 in Greenville, Ohio. Married: Paul Lawson (1) B: 03-28-1958
on October 9th, 1982 at the first United Church of Christ in Greenville, Ohio. Dissolution: Sept. 4th, 1987
Michele and Paul had no children.
Michele married Terry Lee Cook (2) on September 1st, 1990 at the Greenville City Park, Greenville, Ohio.
Terry's Children:
* Shantelle Lavette Cook-Holeton B: 06-09-1982
Children for Shantelle:
* Draven Alexander Coppock B: 07-17-2001
* Hayden Eileen Ritchie B: 08-21-2002
* Alton William Ritchie B: 02-21-2005
* Vanessa Radine Cook B: 08-05-1983
* Jazmyn Lee Cook-Hills B: 03-13-2003
* Floyd Elijah Edwards B: 01-11-2006
* Stephen Zachary Edwards B: 03-14-2007
* Vincent Leland Cook B: 10-21-2011
* Ashley Eileen Cook B: 02-15-1985
* Brancin Alexander Mowen B: 07-16-2007
* Amiyah Eileenm Cook B: 03-26-2012
* Chris Allen Hunt B: March 3rd, 1967 in Union City, In. Married: Teresa "Terri" Ann Matthew (1) on
May 30th, 1987 Dissolution: March 9th, 2006
Children for Chris and Terri:
* Kirstie Danielle Hunt B: 12-03-1990 in Greenville, Ohio
* Sydney Renē Hunt B: 01-12-1995 in Greenville, Ohio
* Reece Carter Hunt B: 03-15-1997 in Greenville, Ohio
Married: Dawn Nicole Beavers (2) B: 02-26-1976 on June 15th, 2013 at J&J Park, State Route 502 in
Greenville, Ohio.
Children for Chris and Dawn:
* Alie Rae Hunt B: 02-29-2009 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio
Children for Dawn:
* Dylan Cole Garland B: 06-27-1997
* Bailey Leighanna Bach B: 10-12-1999
Born: March 28th, 1912 in Eldorado, Ohio.
Passed: December 7th, 1994 in Greenville, Ohio.
Bessie Blanche Shahan-Vanta married Arthur Dale Vanta July 14, 1932 in Newport, Kentucky.
Bessie had the most beautiful copper red hair. And when silver was blended in her later years it only added to her beauty. Arthur was the "Meter Man" for the Greenville Police Department and drove around town in a three-wheeler Harley Davison, that is now on display at the Garst Museum in Greenville, Ohio.
Children of Bessie Shahan-Vanta and Arthur Vanta are:
* Martha Alice Vanta-Marrow born April 26, 1937 in Greenville, Ohio.
Married: Daniel "Dan" Stanley Morrow B: Nov. 11th, 1934 on
April 26th, 1958 at the Mary’s Catholic Church, in Greenville, Ohio
Children for Martha and Dan:
* Daniel "Danny Joe" Joseph Morrow B: May 23rd, 1959 in Greenville, Ohio Danny married Elizabeth Walton
(1) and Janet Belanger (2) B: 02-04-1960 (Married Oct. 31st, 2005)
Children for Danny and Elizabeth:
* Daniel Alexander Morrow (Stillborn)
* Alexandra Leigh Morrow B: 01-28-1987 in Augusta, GA.
* Christina Alice Morrow-Andreas B: Nov. 7th, 1964 in Greenville, Ohio Married: Joe Andreas (1) in July 1982
and Patrick "Mug" Mugridge (2) on Dec. 31st, 2007 in TN.
Children for Christina and Joe:
* Jessica Keri Andreas B: July 28th, 1985 in Greenville, Ohio
* Jason Daniel Andreas B: Oct. 1st, 1986 in Greenville, Ohio
* Sarah Elizabeth Andreas B: April 8th, 1989 in Greenville, Ohio
Children for Patrick:
* Alex Mugridge
* Samone Mugridge
* Lori Ann Morrow-Ayette B: July 12th, 1964 in Greenville, Ohio Married: Michael Wayne Ayette
B: June 26th, 1968
* Arthur Dale "Art" Vanta, Jr, born October 14, 1940 in Greenville, Ohio. Married: Carol Jean May (1) on
June 6th, 1962 in Versailles, Ohio Divorced: July 7th, 1980. Married: Sharon Griffieth Clark B: Aug. 31st, 1941
(2) on July 10th, 1982 in Arcanum, Ohio
Children for Art and Carol Jean:
* Cheryl Lynn Vanata B: Nov. 15th, 1962 in Greenville, Ohio Married: Mark Lockhart (1) at the EUM
Church in Greenville, Ohio on April 3rd, 1982. Dissolution: 08-12-1994 Married: Ryan Riffell (2) on
Sept. 3rd, 1994 in Gatlinburg, TN.
Children for Cheryl and Mark:
* Jeremy Thomas Lockhart B: 07-28-1986 in Bitburg, Germany
Children for Cheryl and Ryan:
* Kaitlynn Riffell B:
* Brandon Riffell B:
* Douglas "Doug" Vanata B: Sept. 14th, 1966 in Greenville, Ohio Married: Candace Partin (1) (Divorced)
and Jean Ryan (2) on 11-20-1999 in Indianapolis, IN.
Doug and Candace had no children.
Doug and Jean also had no children.
Sharon's Children:
* Tiffaney Clark B: 08-31-1964 Married: Scott Fischer
* Anjanette Clark B: Jan. 31st, 1970
* Hattie Diane Vanta-Hunt, born July 05, 1943 in Greenville, Ohio. Married: Danny G. Hunt B: 10-01-1941
P: 11-07-2012 on Aug. 31st, 1963 at the United Methodist Church in Greenville, Ohio.
Children for Hattie and Dan:
* Michele Renē Hunt-Lawson B: May 5th, 1964 in Greenville, Ohio. Married: Paul Lawson (1) B: 03-28-1958
on October 9th, 1982 at the first United Church of Christ in Greenville, Ohio. Dissolution: Sept. 4th, 1987
Michele and Paul had no children.
Michele married Terry Lee Cook (2) on September 1st, 1990 at the Greenville City Park, Greenville, Ohio.
Terry's Children:
* Shantelle Lavette Cook-Holeton B: 06-09-1982
Children for Shantelle:
* Draven Alexander Coppock B: 07-17-2001
* Hayden Eileen Ritchie B: 08-21-2002
* Alton William Ritchie B: 02-21-2005
* Vanessa Radine Cook B: 08-05-1983
* Jazmyn Lee Cook-Hills B: 03-13-2003
* Floyd Elijah Edwards B: 01-11-2006
* Stephen Zachary Edwards B: 03-14-2007
* Vincent Leland Cook B: 10-21-2011
* Ashley Eileen Cook B: 02-15-1985
* Brancin Alexander Mowen B: 07-16-2007
* Amiyah Eileenm Cook B: 03-26-2012
* Chris Allen Hunt B: March 3rd, 1967 in Union City, In. Married: Teresa "Terri" Ann Matthew (1) on
May 30th, 1987 Dissolution: March 9th, 2006
Children for Chris and Terri:
* Kirstie Danielle Hunt B: 12-03-1990 in Greenville, Ohio
* Sydney Renē Hunt B: 01-12-1995 in Greenville, Ohio
* Reece Carter Hunt B: 03-15-1997 in Greenville, Ohio
Married: Dawn Nicole Beavers (2) B: 02-26-1976 on June 15th, 2013 at J&J Park, State Route 502 in
Greenville, Ohio.
Children for Chris and Dawn:
* Alie Rae Hunt B: 02-29-2009 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio
Children for Dawn:
* Dylan Cole Garland B: 06-27-1997
* Bailey Leighanna Bach B: 10-12-1999
Ira Jefferson Shahan:
Born: December 15th, 1913 in Eldorado, Ohio.
Passed: September 1st, 2002 at his farm in Greenville, Ohio.
Buried: Snell Cemetery, Darke Co., Ohio near Hill Grove, Ohio.
Ira Jefferson Shahan married Mary Lou Benner-Shahan
on April 12th, 1953 in Union City, Indiana.
Children for Ira Shahan and Mary Benner-Shahan are:
* David [4] Charles (Casper) Shahan, II Born: January 05, 1958 in
Greenville,Ohio
(Youngest grandchild for David and Martha R. Shahan) Married:
Martha Jane Rhodehamel May 27, 1979 in Greenville, Ohio
Children of David and Martha Jane Shahan:
* Jonathan Christian-David [5] (JC) Shahan, born: April 7, 1974
* Erica Reneē Shahan-Price born: June 30, 1983 Erica married
Bryant Burke Price October 27, 2007 at the
St. Clair Home in Greenville, Ohio
Child of Erica Shahan-Price and Bryant Price:
* Lillian (Lilli) Page Price born August 29, 2008
* Thomas Eugene Hicks Born: February 5th, 1958 Married: Lisa
Children for Tom and Lisa Hicks:
* Jeffery Hicks
* Jared Hicks
Child for Jared Hicks:
* A.J.
* Anthony Hicks
Born: December 15th, 1913 in Eldorado, Ohio.
Passed: September 1st, 2002 at his farm in Greenville, Ohio.
Buried: Snell Cemetery, Darke Co., Ohio near Hill Grove, Ohio.
Ira Jefferson Shahan married Mary Lou Benner-Shahan
on April 12th, 1953 in Union City, Indiana.
Children for Ira Shahan and Mary Benner-Shahan are:
* David [4] Charles (Casper) Shahan, II Born: January 05, 1958 in
Greenville,Ohio
(Youngest grandchild for David and Martha R. Shahan) Married:
Martha Jane Rhodehamel May 27, 1979 in Greenville, Ohio
Children of David and Martha Jane Shahan:
* Jonathan Christian-David [5] (JC) Shahan, born: April 7, 1974
* Erica Reneē Shahan-Price born: June 30, 1983 Erica married
Bryant Burke Price October 27, 2007 at the
St. Clair Home in Greenville, Ohio
Child of Erica Shahan-Price and Bryant Price:
* Lillian (Lilli) Page Price born August 29, 2008
* Thomas Eugene Hicks Born: February 5th, 1958 Married: Lisa
Children for Tom and Lisa Hicks:
* Jeffery Hicks
* Jared Hicks
Child for Jared Hicks:
* A.J.
* Anthony Hicks
Mary Lou Benner-Shahan
Daughter of Herry D. Benner and Ruby Bruss-Benner. Ira's marrage to Mary Lou wasn't greated with open arms by the family. Ira, being nineteen years her senior. But, it was the only marriage for the two of them. Mary would pass nearly six years after Ira, due to a broken heart.
Born: June 12th, 1932
Passed: May 20th, 2005
Buried: Snell Cemetery, near Union City, Indiana with husband Ira.
Daughter of Herry D. Benner and Ruby Bruss-Benner. Ira's marrage to Mary Lou wasn't greated with open arms by the family. Ira, being nineteen years her senior. But, it was the only marriage for the two of them. Mary would pass nearly six years after Ira, due to a broken heart.
Born: June 12th, 1932
Passed: May 20th, 2005
Buried: Snell Cemetery, near Union City, Indiana with husband Ira.
Harry Leroy Shahan:
Born: May 8th, 1918 in Lewisburg, Ohio.
Passed: March 22nd, 2005
Harry Leroy Shahan married Helen Marquerite Parks-Shahan December 24, 1938 in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of William Parks and Mabel Caupp. Helen Passed: February 6th, 2009.
Child of Harry Shahan and Helen Parks-Shahan is:
* Harry Junior (J.R. or Jr.) Shahan, born February 08, 1945 in Mt.
Gilead, Ohio. J.R. married Melinda Coppock.
Children of J.R. and Melinda:
* Shannon Shahan
* Kelly Shahan
Born: May 8th, 1918 in Lewisburg, Ohio.
Passed: March 22nd, 2005
Harry Leroy Shahan married Helen Marquerite Parks-Shahan December 24, 1938 in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of William Parks and Mabel Caupp. Helen Passed: February 6th, 2009.
Child of Harry Shahan and Helen Parks-Shahan is:
* Harry Junior (J.R. or Jr.) Shahan, born February 08, 1945 in Mt.
Gilead, Ohio. J.R. married Melinda Coppock.
Children of J.R. and Melinda:
* Shannon Shahan
* Kelly Shahan
For a complete list of the names of each individual shown above, the BeeHive School picture, including the names of each child was donated to the Greenville, Ohio Public Library and also the Garst Museum.
Beehive School No. 14 (A one room brick School House) The Beehive School was located
on Eidson Road, Darke County, Greenville, Ohio. The school was located next to Greenville's Drive-in Theatre. Neither the drive-in nor the school remain. There is confusion surrounding
this school. If you Google "Beehive School" Google associates a one room school house named Studebaker School house, with the Beehive School. They are two different schools. Photo taken: Cira 1924-1925
on Eidson Road, Darke County, Greenville, Ohio. The school was located next to Greenville's Drive-in Theatre. Neither the drive-in nor the school remain. There is confusion surrounding
this school. If you Google "Beehive School" Google associates a one room school house named Studebaker School house, with the Beehive School. They are two different schools. Photo taken: Cira 1924-1925
Just as time passes, so did the members of the Magnificent 7, along with their spouses. If one looked up the name / word, “Shahan” in the dictionary, the definition should be; “the love of family”. All seven family members had the highest regards and respect for their parents, Martha Rosanna and David C. Shahan. And they all were quick to tell you just how much they loved their parents and share stories of their childhood. This love and bond extended to each other as well.
They would have big family gatherings, family reunions, or visit when one was not feeling well. There was no jealously or pettiness. They truly had each other’s backs. They were always there to lend a helping hand when needed. They were not rich by any means, but well respected in the community as being honest and hard-working individuals. And this sense of giving extended to everyone that they came into contact with. Friends were as important to them as family was.
They would have big family gatherings, family reunions, or visit when one was not feeling well. There was no jealously or pettiness. They truly had each other’s backs. They were always there to lend a helping hand when needed. They were not rich by any means, but well respected in the community as being honest and hard-working individuals. And this sense of giving extended to everyone that they came into contact with. Friends were as important to them as family was.
A special Thank You to my cousins Butch and Marilyn Shields for assistance and for many of the pictures posted on this website.