Elizabeth Shook Viers1

F, (4 April 1813 - 12 August 1897)
Birth*4 April 1813Stark County, OH, USA2 
Marriage*12 February 1829James Viers2 
Death*12 August 1897Swan, Marion County, IA, USA2 
(Witness) History

Taken from an obituary in a newspaper article, no name of the newspaper or date.

“Obituary

Elizabeth Shook was born in Berks co. Ohio. April 1, 1813. Was united in marriage, February 12, 1829 to James Viers. This marriage was blessed with 19 children, 3 of whom have preceded her to the spirit land. They immigrated to Warren County, Iowa. December 19, 1849 where she has since resided. Her husband James Viers departed this life January 7, 1863, she having remained a window 34 years. She united with the Church of Christ in about the year of 1840 in Akron, Ohio, and has since lived a consistent Christian life. She died August 12 1897 at 6 a.m. after 5 months of suffering at the advance age of 84 years, 4 months and 3 days. She endured her suffering with marked patience’s only those who have put their in Jesus and are able to say: “Thy will not mine be done O Lord can manifest” There were born unto her 117 grand children and 119 great grand children. She leaves 16 children, 7 sons and 9 daughters, one brother together with multitudes of friends who mourn her departure, but they mourn not as those who have no hopes. Funeral services were held in the Christian church at Swan amid a concourse of friends and relatives. Conducted by. F. E. Blanchard.

Life’s race well run
Life’s work well done
Life’s crown well won
Now comes rest. F.E.B.”

Transcribed by Allen P. Falor in 20063 
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All known Viers
FatherMichael Shook1 (21 Mar 1786 - 9 Oct 1825)
MotherEva Ann Falor1 (20 Jul 1792 - 6 Sep 1888)

Children of Elizabeth Shook Viers and James Viers
Children 1.Daniel Viers2 (20 May 1830 - 6 Aug 1908)
 2.John Viers2 (25 Aug 1831 - 1 Dec 1845)
 3.Thomas Viers2 (3 Mar 1833 - 12 Dec 1842)
 4.Eva Ann Viers+ (13 Jan 1835 - 20 Jun 1935)
 5.Sidney Viers2 (9 Apr 1836 - 26 Oct 1922)
 6.Rachel Viers2 (20 Mar 1838 - 20 Apr 1910)
 7.James Madison Viers2 (30 Apr 1839 - 24 Feb 1923)
 8.Nancy Viers2 (5 Jan 1841 - 9 Aug 1858)
 9.Jacob Viers2 (9 Jan 1843 - 2 Jan 1903)
 10.Orpha Viers2 (31 May 1844 - 29 Mar 1935)
 11.Angeline Viers2 (12 Mar 1846 - )
 12.Deliah Viers2 (18 Jan 1848 - )
 13.Emma Viers2 (1 Dec 1849 - 13 Feb 1929)
 14.Mary Viers2 (26 Sep 1851 - 30 Nov 1901)
 15.Amanda Viers2 (27 Mar 1853 - 19 Jun 1918)
 16.Martha Viers2 (25 Sep 1855 - 12 Jan 1937)
 17.Michael Viers2 (1 Nov 1857 - )
 18.Milo Viers2 (1 Nov 1857 - )
 19.Hiram Viers2 (29 Nov 1859 - )

Citations

  1. [S7] Harry M. Ball, "Harry Ball's research", Includes an extensive collection of research papers, newspaper articles and hundreds of family documents complied during his research in the 1970's. A scan of his book can be downloaded from http://falor.com/images/Harry-Balls-Fehler-Book.pdf
  2. [S51] Unknown, Viers-Shook Family Record.
  3. [S53] Obit - Eve Shook-Viers, Unknown, Unknown.
Last Edited15 May 2016

Adam Shook1

M, (27 September 1819 - )
Marriage*Cynthia Bodkin2 
Birth*27 September 18192 
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FatherMichael Shook1 (21 Mar 1786 - 9 Oct 1825)
MotherEva Ann Falor1 (20 Jul 1792 - 6 Sep 1888)

Family: Adam Shook and Cynthia Bodkin

Citations

  1. [S7] Harry M. Ball, "Harry Ball's research", Includes an extensive collection of research papers, newspaper articles and hundreds of family documents complied during his research in the 1970's. A scan of his book can be downloaded from http://falor.com/images/Harry-Balls-Fehler-Book.pdf
  2. [S51] Unknown, Viers-Shook Family Record.
Last Edited15 May 2016

Anna Shook1

F, (3 November 1819 - )
Birth*3 November 18192 
Marriage*31 December 1835Daniel Viers2 
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FatherMichael Shook1 (21 Mar 1786 - 9 Oct 1825)
MotherEva Ann Falor1 (20 Jul 1792 - 6 Sep 1888)

Family: Anna Shook and Daniel Viers

Citations

  1. [S7] Harry M. Ball, "Harry Ball's research", Includes an extensive collection of research papers, newspaper articles and hundreds of family documents complied during his research in the 1970's. A scan of his book can be downloaded from http://falor.com/images/Harry-Balls-Fehler-Book.pdf
  2. [S51] Unknown, Viers-Shook Family Record.
Last Edited15 May 2016

David Shook1

M
FatherJohn Shook III1 (15 Sep 1761 - )
MotherBarbara Ohl1

Citations

  1. [S51] Unknown, Viers-Shook Family Record.
Last Edited21 Feb 2006

Jacob Shook1

M, (1816 - )
Death*AK, USA 
Birth*1816OH, USA2 
Marriage*26 November 1835Catherine Willey; Portage County, OH, USA3,2 
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FatherMichael Shook1 (21 Mar 1786 - 9 Oct 1825)
MotherEva Ann Falor1 (20 Jul 1792 - 6 Sep 1888)

Children of Jacob Shook and Catherine Willey
Children 1.Samantha Shook+2 (1839 - )
 2.Leah Shook2 (Mar 1850 - )

Citations

  1. [S7] Harry M. Ball, "Harry Ball's research", Includes an extensive collection of research papers, newspaper articles and hundreds of family documents complied during his research in the 1970's. A scan of his book can be downloaded from http://falor.com/images/Harry-Balls-Fehler-Book.pdf
  2. [S49] Dani Lundy, "Dani Lundy's Email," e-mail to Kenneth Falor, Sunday January 29, 2006.
  3. [S51] Unknown, Viers-Shook Family Record.
Last Edited15 May 2016

John Shook1

M, (25 September 1814 - )
Marriage*Rozannza Gates2 
Marriage*Henrietta Gates2 
Birth*25 September 18141 
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FatherMichael Shook1 (21 Mar 1786 - 9 Oct 1825)
MotherEva Ann Falor1 (20 Jul 1792 - 6 Sep 1888)

Family: John Shook and Henrietta Gates

Family: John Shook and Rozannza Gates

Citations

  1. [S7] Harry M. Ball, "Harry Ball's research", Includes an extensive collection of research papers, newspaper articles and hundreds of family documents complied during his research in the 1970's. A scan of his book can be downloaded from http://falor.com/images/Harry-Balls-Fehler-Book.pdf
  2. [S51] Unknown, Viers-Shook Family Record.
Last Edited15 May 2016

John Shook1

M, (1694 - )
Marriage*Mary ?1 
Birth*16941 
(Witness) HistoryCame to America October 17, 1732 on the ship William & John1 

Child of John Shook and Mary ?
Child 1.John Shook II+1 (1724 - )

Citations

  1. [S51] Unknown, Viers-Shook Family Record.
Last Edited21 Feb 2006

John Adam Shook1

M, (12 February 1827 - 12 September 1827)
Birth*12 February 1827Stark County, OH, USA2 
Death*12 September 1827Stark County, OH, USA2 
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FatherMichael Shook2 (21 Mar 1786 - 9 Oct 1825)
MotherEva Ann Falor2 (20 Jul 1792 - 6 Sep 1888)

Citations

  1. [S51] Unknown, Viers-Shook Family Record.
  2. [S7] Harry M. Ball, "Harry Ball's research", Includes an extensive collection of research papers, newspaper articles and hundreds of family documents complied during his research in the 1970's. A scan of his book can be downloaded from http://falor.com/images/Harry-Balls-Fehler-Book.pdf
Last Edited15 May 2016

John Shook II1

M, (1724 - )
Marriage*Catherine ?1 
Birth*17241 
FatherJohn Shook1 (1694 - )
MotherMary ?1

Child of John Shook II and Catherine ?
Child 1.John Shook III+1 (15 Sep 1761 - )

Citations

  1. [S51] Unknown, Viers-Shook Family Record.
Last Edited21 Feb 2006

John Shook III1

M, (15 September 1761 - )
Death*Killed by a falling tree while building his barn1 
Marriage*Barbara Ohl 
Birth*15 September 17611 
FatherJohn Shook II1 (1724 - )
MotherCatherine ?1

Children of John Shook III and Barbara Ohl
Children 1.David Shook1
 2.Michael Shook+1 (21 Mar 1786 - 9 Oct 1825)

Citations

  1. [S51] Unknown, Viers-Shook Family Record.
Last Edited21 Feb 2006