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THE SHIPLEYS OF MARYLAND NEWSLETTER VOL. XXXIV No. 1 A Publication of The Shipleys of Maryland April 2011 offer- the entire four volume 2002/2010 set is available From Our President for $135 (plus shipping and MD sales tax). We’ve in- Paul A. Shipley cluded an order form with all the pertinent details as part of a separate enclosure included in the newsletter Greeting Cousins, package. Have you been wondering when Our second piece of exciting news is the pending es- the next Shipley newsletter tablishment of “The Shipleys of Maryland Room” at would be coming your way? the Historical Society of Carroll County (HSCC), Well, we delayed publication which will fulfill a long standing desire for our organi- somewhat so we could bring you zation to have a central repository for family informa- word of two exciting new devel- tion that can be made available for research. The room opments for our organization– will be dedicated in memory of Dorothy Shipley first, we’ve completed the publication of the 2010 Sup- Granger, whose files are owned by the HSCC and will plement 1 to The Shipleys of Maryland 2002 and sec- form the initial core of the collection. ond, we’ve accepted an offer to establish a Shipley Room at the Historical Society of Carroll County, MD. The process had its start about a year and a half ago, when Timmi Pierce, Executive Director of the HSCC, The 2010 Supplement 1 to The Shipleys of Maryland was a co-speaker at our Annual Luncheon. Based on 2002 represents the culmination of the efforts of our this introduction to the Shipleys of Maryland, she kept book editor, John M. Shipley Sr., to compile additional in touch with our 2nd Vice President, Mike Shipley, and genealogical information and corrections for the period developed a proposal which she presented to our Board of December 2000 (when the 2002 book closed) of Directors in September 2010. Our Board agreed to through December 2008. Our Treasurer, Eric H. Ship- set up an exploratory committee that would review the ley, arranged to have the 138 page supplement printed proposal in detail and survey the HSCC facility. The on archival quality paper with a soft cover using the committee was headed by Mike Shipley, and included same format as the 2002 edition. As you can see in the Director Peggy Greene to address legal matters, Corre- photo below, the supplement matches both the color and size of the 2002 edition so that the set will be nicely Table of Contents matched on your bookshelf. Shipley Organization News Membership News…………..………..………. 3 The books have been printed and are available to ship 2010 Annual Luncheon Report…...………………3 immediately. 2010 Picnic Report………………….……..…...4 The price is Family News Book Additions and Corrections………....….. 7 $10 each Connecting With Cousins……………………. 7 (plus ship- Congratulations……………………...…..…….. 9 ping and MD Feature Articles sales tax). My Parents are Republicans……………………...10 Where is Ole’ George?............………………. 11 We’re also Nelson Shipley……..………………………..… 14 recognizing Cousins of Old…………..…………...………….15 this mile- Memorials………………………..……………..……… 16 stone with a Membership Information…………………...…………. 20 20 very special 2011 Picnic Announcement………………...…..…….. Page 1 sponding Secretary Joyce Herbert to assess archival as- Now for the bottom line- The Shipley Room will be for- pects, Treasurer Eric Shipley to oversee financial consid- mally established upon payment of $25,000 to the HSCC erations, and Director Ross Peddicord for fundraising by December 15, 2011. This one-time payment will planning. both establish and maintain the room in perpetuity. The committee was impressed with the facility and be- So we ask– if you believe in the importance of provid- lieved that mutually agreeable terms and conditions ing a permanent location for Shipley genealogical could be reached with the HSCC. This information was material to support family research– will you kindly presented to our members at the Annual Business Meet- consider a contribution toward making the Shipley ing in October 2010, and after Room become a reality? constructive discussions, a mo- A Major Milestone for the Shipleys of Maryland, April 2, 2011 Signing of Agreement Establishing the Shipley Room at the HSCC All donations are tax deductible tion was approved authorizing Back (L-R): Eric Shipley, Peggy Greene, Mike Shipley, under IRS rules when made directly to the Board to negotiate and com- Barbara Shipley Guthrie (HSCC) the HSCC. The HSCC has established mit to an agreement with the Front: Timatha Pierce (HSCC), Paul Shipley a specially designated account for the HSCC. Shipley Room, and will provide a re- ceipt acknowledging your donation. With membership approval in hand, All donors contributing $1,000 or the committee then worked with the more will be listed on a plaque perma- HSCC to craft an agreement that nently displayed in the room. satisfactorily addressed the interests A donation form is included as a sepa- of both organizations. We’re very rate enclosure in the newsletter package. grateful to the committee for the Use of this form will ensure that the effort they put in to bring it to a funds are directed to the Shipley Room account, and that you receive a tax de- successful conclusion. ductible receipt. I’m happy to announce Our fund raising cam- that the agreement was paign is off and running– signed on April 2, 2011 Mike Shipley and Peggy in the future Shipley Greene made contribu- room at the HSCC (see tions totaling $2,000 at photos). the signing ceremony. A Cake to Celebrate the Occasion The First $2,000 is Donated by Peggy Greene and Mike Shipley Here are the key provisions of the agreement: If you would like more in- formation on the HSCC and the Cockey facility, please The room will be located at 216 East Main St., West- visit their website at: http://hscc.carr.org/index.htm minster, Maryland, on the second floor of the HSCC property known as Cockey’s. I want to thank outgoing Directors Eleanor Shipley and The room will be designated “The Shipleys of Mary- Fred Lehman for their work over the last three years. I’d land Room, Dedicated in Memory of Dorothy Shipley also like to welcome our new Directors– Ross Peddi- Granger”. cord, Matthew Shipley, and Christine Shipley Thuman. The purpose of the room is to provide a repository for All are first-time directors who are enthusiastic about records, artifacts, items, and memorabilia pertaining having an opportunity to help the Shipley organization. to Shipleys of Maryland history and genealogy. The HSCC will place items from the Dorothy Shipley Don’t forget our picnic is coming up on June 25th in Granger Collection in the room. Westminster, MD– (see page 20 for details). Hope to Other records, artifacts, items, and memorabilia be- see you there. longing to the Shipleys of Maryland (or individual members) and relevant to Shipley family history or Well, I’ve used up my space here. I hope you agree that genealogy may be included in the room for display, establishing the Shipley Room at HSCC is a once-in-a- storage and reference at the discretion of a Shipleys of lifetime opportunity for our family organization. I know Maryland committee assigned to manage the display. that our nation’s economic problems have affected all of HSCC will provide appropriate furnishings for the us to various degrees, so I only ask that you give it seri- room. ous consideration and contribute as your own particular circumstances allow. Dues-paying members of The Shipleys of Maryland Take Care, and May God Bless, may research in the room at no charge. Paul Page 2 Shipley Organization News Membership News my mother (Nancy Greenstreet Herold), who did extensive research for a project while attending We currently have 395 households as Annual, Life, Towson University. and Honorary Members of the Shipleys of Maryland. Adding in the individual family I am proud to belong to the Shipleys of Maryland members, our organization encompasses over 1,000 and will strive for my very best to assure your people. We welcomed the following new members confidence in the decision to award me with this during 2010 and early 2011. gift. Again, thanks to all.” Ms. Janet Anderson, Livonia MI Applications Now Being Accepted for Mr. & Mrs. Keith E. Clawson, York PA our 2011 Scholarship Award Mr. & Mrs. J. Richard Gearhart, Santa Rosa CA Mr. & Mrs. David Heistuman, Gilbert AZ If you are a college bound high school senior and Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Hicks, Riverton WY would like $300 toward college expenses, why not Mr. & Mrs. Todd Hicks, Stanford CA apply for our family scholarship award? To Lt. Col. Daniel E. Hobbs, Smithfield VA qualify, you must be a Shipley descendant Ms. Karole M. House, Frederick MD graduating from high school with a 3.0 or better Mr. & Mrs. Samuel D. Klika, Czech Republic grade point average and planning to attend college. Mr. & Mrs. William W. McNiel, Alexandria VA In addition to the monetary award, your name will Ms. Susan A. Mender, Middletown MD also be listed in our newsletter and you will be Ms. Carolyn Nelson, Dahlgren VA invited to attend the fall luncheon for recognition. Mr. & Mrs. James Reed, Laguna Hills CA Mrs. Marlena J. Rowe, Newport NC To be considered, the applicant must personally Dr. Norman Schmuff, Catonsville MD contact the Scholarship Chair to obtain an application, and return the completed form by June Mr. Alan F. Shipley, Scottsdale AZ th Mr. Colin Shipley, Fort Wayne IN 10 . Please contact Alison Burbage, Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Harry Shipley, Walkersville MD Chairman., Mr. Thomas G. Shipley, Livonia MI Mr. William Shipley, York PA 2010 Annual Business Meeting and Ms.

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