Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Shelly, Jacob N.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Milford Township


   JACOB N. SHELLY retired, P.O. Steinsburg, was born in 
this township in 1810.  His grandfather, Jacob Shelly, was 
twice married, and by his second marriage had nine children. 
 His son, Daniel, married Mary, daughter of John Newcomer, 
of Lehigh county.  They were the parents of nine children, 
Jacob N. being the third son.  From his early life until a 
few years ago, Mr. Shelly has been a hard-working and 
industrious farmer.  He learned his trade at the age of 21, 
and married Lydia Geisinger, daughter of Philip and 
Elizabeth Geisinger. They have four children, two deceased.  
The survivors are:  Mary, married, and Elizabeth, residing 
at home.  Mr. Shelly has already lived to a ripe old age, 
and is now enjoying the results of his hard-earned wealth.  
He is a member of the Mennonite church, and is a republican 
politically.