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ISAAC SHELLABARGER, farmer; P. O. Center, Montgomery Co., Ohio; born in Union Co., Penn., in the year 1828; is a son of David and Catherine Shellabarger; his father was born in Juniata Co., Penn., as was his mother; they resided in their native State, in which they were married, till 1833, at which time they came to New Carlisle, Clark Co., Ohio, where they lived one year; then came to Miami Co. and settled in Monroe Township, in which they lived a number of years; they removed to this township and soon after went to Newberry Township, in which they lived till their decease; his father died in 1878, aged 87 years; his mother departed this life in 1848, at the age of 61 or 62 years; they were parents of fifteen children, ten of whom are living, viz., John, Michael, Jacob, David, Isaac, Julia A., Mary A., Anna, Catherine and Hannah; the deceased are Sarah, Lydia, Samuel, Solomon and Abraham. Our subject was reared on farms near Tippecanoe and Covington, and, at the age of 21, went for himself; he followed various pursuits in his younger days. In 1861, he was married to Mary Christian, by whom he has had eight children, four of whom are living, viz., Joseph C., David W., Marley R. and Carrie C.; the deceased are Philip H., Anna C. and two in infancy. Mrs. S. is a daughter of Joseph and Nancy Christian; she was born in 1834, and on the place where they now reside; they have 238 acres of land, which was the old Christian homestead; their land is in a high state of cultivation and well improved the beautiful surroundings—the yard full of shrubbery which was planted many years ago—make their home a very delightful one; he has held the office of School Director and Supervisor; he is making strenuous efforts to educate his children, believing it to be the key to a successful and highly useful life, thus elevating the mind and placing it in a condition to occupy that high plane on which intelligence sits enthroned. Mr. S. has traveled through the States of Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio and Missouri, doing a mercantile business.