George W. Shay
George W. Shay, liveryman, at Reed City, was born Oct. 12, 1834, in Schoharie, N. Y., and was the son of William and Anna (Diver) Shay. His father was a miller and owned a mill on Foxen Creek, a stream which flowed through the township. In 1844, the family removed their residence to Cleveland, Ohio, where Mr. Shay was employed in the Cuyahoga Works and acquired a knowledge of engineering, in which he was occupied several years. He came to Salem Township, Michigan and bought a small farm on which he was resident until his removal in 1875 to Isabella County, where he owned 40 acres of land and there maintained a residence two years. He came to Reed City in the spring of 1877 and founded his present business. He had about 15 horses generally in his stables and livery appointments suited to his patronage. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the A. O. U. W. He had officiated six years as member of the Village Council. Mr. Shay owned his business premises, residence and other village property.
His marriage to Martha M. Higginson took place April 13, 1857, in Superior, Washtenaw Co., Michigan. She was born Oct. 16, 1837, in Detroit. Their children are William, Emma and Ida.
Portrait and Biographical Album of Osceola Co.; Published by Chapman Brothers of Chicago, 1884
picture: Pam Aldridge,
gg granddaughter