I transcribed this for another researcher and didn't want to waste the
effort so am sending it to Snyder Co, PA, Noble Co, IN and Richland Co,
OH lists. Would love to hear from any other Shambaugh researchers. For
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Schambach list. Schambach is the original form of the name from the
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Isaac Shambaugh is a native of Snyder Co, Penn., his birth occurring
June 17, 1825. He is one of thirteen children, eleven yet living, born
to Christian and Mary (Walter) Shambaugh, also natives of the Keystone
State. Christian Shambaugh was a wagon-maker and farmer. After the death
of our subject's mother, his mother remarried and was the parent of 18
children; he is yet living, hale and hearty, at the advanced age of
eighty-seven. At the age of nineteen, Isaac Shambaugh began working at
the carpenter's trade. In 1845, he went to Richland Co, Ohio, where on
the 12th of September, 1847, he was united in marriage with Julia A.
Hossinger, who was born in Richland County December 1, 1827. To this
union there have been born nine children whose names are Almanda C.,
Aaron C., Alexander H., Ursuly (sic) M., Anna C., Samuel A., Isaac H.,
Franklin A. and Edward E. Mr. Shambaugh has worked at his trade to a
greater or less extent all through life. For many years past, he has
been farming as well as carpentering. In 1858, he came to Allen
Township, Noble Co, Ind., where he has since made his home. He owns 165
acres of fine farming and grazing land; is a Republican, and an earnest
worker in the cause of temperance and the advancement of education.
(1882 History of Noble Co, IN - Goodspeed and Blanchard)
Annette DeHoff
netandmike(a)nni.com