Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Shelley, Thomas F 
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Author: History of Grundy County, 1914

Shelley, Thomas F., blacksmith and harness-maker, of Coal City, is one of the 
substantial men of his locality, one who has honestly won the esteem in which 
he is held, and has built up an excellent business which he established here 
in 1902. He was born at Wilmington, Ill., November 25, 1868, a son of Patrick 
and Bridget (Kavanaugh) Shelley, natives of Ireland, who after marriage, came 
to Jersey City, N. Y., and later to Grundy County, Ill. They were among the 
early settlers of what was then known as Jugtown. The mother died in 1875, and 
the father died at Coal City in 1893. They had eight children: Daniel and 
Daniel (II), both of whom are deceased; Timothy, who is deceased; and 
Margaret, Catherine Owens, Thomas, John J. and Michael.

Thomas F. Shelley attended school in Will County, Ill., and in boyhood worked 
for farmers. Following this he learned the carpenter trade at Braidwood, Ill., 
and in 1890 came to Coal City, where he engaged with James McKinley, remaining 
with him until 1901. Mr. Shelley then purchased his present business, and owns 
both the store and shop he occupies. He carries a full line of horse 
furnishings on hand at all times, and is prepared to do various kinds of work 
in his line. On August 24, 1910, Mr. Shelley was married in Canyon City, 
Colo., to Mary H. Stewart, born in Scotland, and one child was born of this 
marriage, who died in infancy. The Catholic Church holds his membership and 
benefits from his loyal support. Fraternally he belongs to the White Cross 
Order and in national matters he votes the Republican ticket, but in local 
affairs is very liberal. For two years he served Coal City as a trustee and is 
a responsible man who is able to perform any duties placed upon his willing 
shoulders.

pages 899-900

Additional Comments:
Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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