OBIT: James A. SHEELY, 1922, Native of Littlestown, Adams County, PA

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James A. Sheely, a well-known farmer, of near Black’s School House, died at 
12:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon.  Death was due to diabetes from which ailment 
he had been suffering for some time past.  He was aged 79 years, 5 months and 28 
days.  Mr. Sheely was born near Littlestown, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Barney Sheely.  He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Annie Motter, daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. William Motter.  Eight children also survive, as follows:  Miss 
Minnie, Reading; Howard, near Blacks; Elder, of Lumber street; Franklin, Luther 
and David, Illinois; Harvey, of Philadelphia, and Dennis, New York.  The 
following sisters also survive:  Mrs. Augustus Riffle, of East King street; Mrs. 
Daniel Basehoar, of McSherrystown, and Mrs. Luther Emmert, Hanover.  The funeral 
was held this Thursday morning with brief services at the house at 9:30 o’clock, 
and further services at Redeemer’s Reformed church, this place, Rev. Dr. F. S. 
Lindaman officiating.  Interment was made in Mt. Carmel cemetery.

Adams County Independent, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA, March 24, 1922