BIO: H. M. SHIMEL, Clearfield County, PA
 
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From Twentieth Century History of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania,
and Representative Citizens, by Roland D. Swoope, Jr.,
Chicago: Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, 1911, page 539.
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  H. M. SHIMEL, who belongs to one of the old and respected families of 
Clearfield County, one that has been identified for years with the agricultural 
and lumbering interests of Boggs Township, is the owner of 200 acres of land in 
Boggs Township.  He was born in this township, September 20, 1854, and is a son 
of George W. and Mary Jane (Bush) Shimel.
  George W. Shimel was born in Clearfield County, a son of Henry and Sarah 
Shimel, of German descent.  He engaged in lumbering and farming, gave political 
support to the Democratic party, and was liberal in advancing the interests of 
the United Brethren church, to which both he and wife belonged.  He married Mary 
Jane Bush, a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Bush.  Mrs. Bush still survives, 
being now in her ninety-eighth year and is probably the most venerable resident 
of Boggs Township.  To George W. Shimel and wife the following children were 
born:  Sarah E., wife of Thomas C. Kyler; H. M.; Laura A., wife of E. J. 
Lumadue; and Ardelia, wife of Smith A. McNeal.
  On account of being the only son of his parents, H. M. Shimel had many 
responsibilities placed on him very early, his father having need of his 
assistance.  He has followed farming and lumbering as did his father and 
grandfather.  After his father died he bought the homestead from the other 
heirs.  All the buildings were in good condition so that Mr. Shimel had but 
little improving to do.  In September, 1883, he was married to Miss Clara C. 
Batts, a daughter of William and Hannah (Wisor) Batts, the former of whom was 
born in Montgomery County and the latter in Clearfield County.  Mr. and Mrs. 
Batts had the following children:  Henry H., Clara C., Hallie, Hiram, Ella, and 
Furman, the last named being the wife of Barnard Yasey.  Clara married H. M. 
Shimel; Hallie married John C. Cowder, and Ella, now deceased, was the wife of 
George Stine.
  Mr. and Mrs. Shimel have eight children, namely:  N. E.; May, who is the wife 
of John Rothrock; Roxie O., who is the wife of Joseph Fleck; Nellie; Thomas; 
Hannah; Morris; and Cecil C.  Mr. Shimel and family attend the United Brethren 
church.  He is a Democrat in politics and has served in numerous township 
offices.  He belongs to the Grange and to the O. U. A. M.