Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Shay, George W. October 12, 1834 - 
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Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago

George W. Shay, liveryman, at Reed City, was born Oct. 12, 1834, in Schoharie, 
N.Y., and is the son of William and Anna 

(Diver) Shay.  His father was a miller and owned a mill on Foxen Creek, a 
stream which flowed through the township.  In 

1844 the family removed their residence to Cleveland, Ohio, where Mr. Shay was 
employed in the Cuyahoga Works, and 

acquired a knowledge of engineering, in which he was occupied several years.  
He came to Salem Township, Michigan, and 

bought a small farm on which he was resident until his removal in 1875 to 
Isabella County, where he owned 40 acres of 

land, and there maintained a residence two years.He came to Reed City in the 
spring of 1877 and founded his present 

business.  He has about 15 horses generally in his stables and livery 
appointments suited to his patronage.  He is a 

member of the Masonic fraternity, and of the A.O.U.W.  He has officiated six 
years as member of the Village Council.  

Mr. Shay owns his business premises, residence and other village property.

His marriage to Martha M. Higginson took place April 15, 1857, in Superior, 
Washtenaw Co., Mich.  She was born Oct. 16, 

1837, in Detroit.   Their children are, William, Emma and Ida.

Additional Comments:
1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co.

Chapman Brothers, Chicago

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