Henry Shearer

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      Sex: M

AKA: Shearer

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 18 Jun 1861 - Sheartown, Hamilton, Ohio, United States
    Christening: 
          Death: 22 Oct 1908 - Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
         Burial: in Mount Jackson Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
 Cause of Death: apendicitis
Find A Grave ID: 92950239

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Ida Mary Guard {FGID: 92950262}
       Marriage: 11 Aug 1883 - , Dearborn, Indiana, United States
       Children:
                1. Bessie Shearer
                2. Enoch J. Shearer
                3. Henry McKinley Shearer {FGID: 92950186}

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Notes

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General:

Per 1900 US Census 6/14/1900 532 Sentennial St, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Henry Shearer is the 38 year old white male head of household, born June 1861 in Ohio, as were his parents. He owns his home free of mortgage, and works as an iron molder. His wife, 37 year old Ida M. Shearer, was born September 1862 in Indiana, as were her parents. They have been married 17 years and had 3 children, all still alive and born in Indiana: 16 year old daughter, Bessy Shearer, born October 1883; 14 year old son, Enoch J. Shearer, born September 1885, attends school; and 5 year old son, McKinley Shearer, born Jan 1895.

Per Obituary in The Indianapolis News 10/24/1908
FUNERAL OF HENRY SHEARER
The funeral of Henry Shearer, who died Thursday at the Deaconess Hospital after an attack of appendicitis, will be held to-morrow afternoon at 1 o'clock at the residence, 532 Centennial street. Mr. Shearer was born in Sheartown, O., in 1861, and in 1882 married Miss Ida Gard, of Lawrenceburg. In 1887 he moved to this city. Mr. Shearer was a member of five secret societies, the Odd Fellows, Red Men, Ancient Order of Druids, Rebekahs and Order of Pocohontas. The Rev. J. F. Rainier will have charge of the funeral services.

Per Findagrave
Henry Shearer
BIRTH18 Jun 1861 Ohio, USA
DEATH22 Oct 1908 (aged 47) Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
BURIALMount Jackson Cemetery Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
PLOTSection 19, Lot 19, west half, 3rd from the south end
MEMORIAL ID92950239

Spouse
Ida Mary Guard Shearer 1862\endash 1948 (m. 1883)

Children
Bessie Shearer Kinkey 1883\endash 1951
Enoch J. Shearer 1885\endash 1926
Henry McKinley Shearer 1895\endash 1948

Marriage Notes (Ida Mary Guard)

Per Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993
Name:Ida M. Guard
Gender:Female
Marriage Date:11 Aug 1883
Marriage Place:Dearborn Co., Indiana
Spouse:Henry Shear
Gender: Male
FHL Film Number:209862
Reference ID:P. 426

Per Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
Name:Ida M Guard
Gender:Female
Event Type:Marriage Registration (Marriage)
Marriage Date:11 Aug 1883
Marriage Place:Indiana, United States
Spouse:Henry Shear
Gender: Male
Page:426
FHL Film Number:001313302

Per Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
Name:Ida M Guard
Gender:Female
Event Type:Marriage Registration (Marriage)
Marriage Date:11 Aug 1883
Marriage Place:Indiana, United States
Spouse:Henry Shear
Gender: Male
Page:426
FHL Film Number:001313302