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THE SHIPLEYS OF MARYLAND NEWSLETTER VOL. XXXIII No. 1 A Publication of The Shipleys of Maryland April 2010 on his grandfather’s farm. Joyce Herbert brings us up to From Our President date on the “Shipley’s Adventure” homestead. Lastly, Paul A. Shipley Michael Shipley tells us about the Shipley Bottling Works, which operated in Frederick MD for over 100 years. These Greeting Cousins, are the special kinds of stories that make family history so interesting. Now, what about you? We’d love to hear an Have you seen the TV interesting story from your branch of the Shipleys. You’ll show “Who Do You Think not only be doing us a favor, you’ll also be expanding the You Are?”, produced in Shipley heritage you pass along to your children and partnership between NBC grandchildren– so send in your story to our newsletter and Ancestry.com? I editor, Jane Thursby (see Page 2 for contact information). caught the episode featuring Matthew Our 2009 Luncheon and Annual Meeting was a great Broderick. It was success (see Page 5 for more). Folks have really enjoyed fascinating. Everyone I’ve the new venue at the Best Western Conference Center in talked with who has seen it Westminster, MD. Our speakers this year were from the has found it to be very Carroll County Historical Society, and gave an overview of interesting and somewhat the settling of Carroll County. We also sadly noted the inspiring. There seems to passing of past president Frances Shipley Maring, 97 years be something captivating about exploring your own history young (see Page 17 for her obituary). that makes you want to find out more. Perhaps it is imagining what life was like in a different era. Or maybe Our Annual Picnic is just around the corner– please mark it’s because you just might get a glimpse of something your calendars for Saturday, June 26th. Details can be about yourself that pre-dates your immediate knowledge, found on Page 22. Hope to see you there. something that has been passed down to you in a physical trait or as a family tradition. Take Care and Send in Those Letters!, Paul For me, this is just the kind of TV show I’d like to see more of– serious content with a positive message that Table of Contents connects people. Sure, there’s the usual theatrics and resources that are beyond the means of the rest of us, but Shipley Organization News that seems to be what it takes to hold our attention through Membership News…………..………………. 2 a 1 hour show. The series ended April 30th, but you can 2009 Picnic Report…...………………....…. 3 2009 Annual Luncheon Report………..…... 5 still see it on-line, and hopefully there will also be re-runs Family News on TV. Consider suggesting the show to some family Book Additions and Corrections………..….. 7 members who aren’t yet interested in Shipley history. It Connecting With Cousins……………………. 7 just might pique their interest in the Shipleys, and the next Congratulations………………………..…….. 9 thing you know they’ll be asking to borrow your copy of Feature Articles The Shipleys of Maryland 2002 genealogy book. Dr. Daniel F. Shipley…………………………...11 Eden, Dwq, Trzy, Cztery, Piec……………….12 Shipley’s Adventure………………………..… 14 In this issue you’ll notice that all the feature articles are William Henry Shipley…………...…………. 15 written by members of our Executive Board. Beginning Memorials……………………………………..……… 17 on Page 11, you’ll find out about Milly Shipley’s Have You Seen??.................................................. 21 grandfather, Dr. Daniel F. Shipley. Dr. Thom Shipley then Membership Info and Shipley Book Orders………….21 shares a short story with an international flavor about life 2010 Picnic Announcement…………………..…….. 22 Page 1 Shipley Organization News Membership News Shipleys of Maryland? Your Membership dues support the research and maintenance of We currently have about 380 households as genealogical records of the descendents of Adam Annual, Life and Honorary Members of the Shipley, as well as publication of the Newsletter Shipleys of Maryland. Counting individual family and opportunities to know your Shipley cousins. members, our organization encompasses to over Memberships can make great gifts for your 1,000 people. We welcomed the following new siblings, grandkids, and grandparents alike. members during 2009. Mr. & Mrs. M. Richard Adams, Frederick MD Do you know a Shipley cousin who is going to join Mrs. Agatha Shipley Callahan, Hanover PA when they “get a chance”? Do you know someone Mr. William Guzak, Marietta GA with an emerging interest in their heritage? Invite Ms. Brenda L. Hawkins, Lily Dale NY them to join now and share their ancestry with their Mr. & Mrs. Jan Kilka, Zdice, Czech Republic kids so they can have a sense of roots and history in Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Lippmann, Panama City FL today’s 24/7 cyber-world. Mrs. Emily Shipley Piisila, Taneytown MD Mr. Joshua Ives Plummer, Painesville OH Please see page 21 for membership information. Mrs. Barbara Reiber, Rosedale MD Ms. Cameo E. Shipley, Westminster MD Mr. Harry M. Shipley, N. Palm Beach FL Applications Being Accepted for 2010 Ms. Laura Michelle Shipley, Halethorpe MD Scholarship Award Mr. Michael M. Shipley, Westminster MD If you are a college bound high school senior and Ms. Caroline Vincent, Huntsville AL would like $300 toward college expenses, why not apply for our family scholarship award? To qualify, you must be a Shipley descendant We’re Looking For A Few (More) Great graduating from high school with a 3.0 or better Cousins grade point average and planning to attend college. To Join The Shipleys of Maryland In addition to the monetary award, your name will Do you know someone who might wish to join The also be listed in our newsletter and you will be The Shipleys of Maryland An organization of the descendents of Adam Shipley who came to Maryland from England in 1668, and the spouses of such descendants. Founded October 4, 1925. Directors Officers Terms Expiring Dec 31, 2010 President .................................................... Paul A. Shipley Eleanor Shipley—Frederick Shipley Lehman 1st Vice President .......................... Dr. Thomas R. Shipley Terms Expiring Dec 31, 2011 2nd Vice President ................................ Michael J. Shipley Alison Burbage - Bess Gamble 3rd Vice President .............................. John M. Shipley, Sr. Marjorie (Peggy) Greene - Mildred Shipley Recording Secretary ............................ Marjorie C. Shipley Terms Expiring Dec 31, 2012 Corresp. Secretary .................................... Joyce L. Herbert Carol Shipley - Samuel P. Shipley Treasurer .................................................... Eric H. Shipley Virginia B. Shipley The Shipleys of Maryland Newsletter is a publication of the Shipleys of Maryland family organization. Please visit our website at www.shipleysofmaryland.org. Send any newsletter information (family news, stories, letters, etc), comments or questions to: Paul Shipley, President, Jane Thursby, Newsletter Editor, Page 2 invited to attend the fall luncheon for recognition Reducing the number of directors from 12 to 9 to reflect (see Pg 9 for our 2009 recipients.) current practice Assigning primary responsibility to the Treasurer for To be considered, the applicant must personally maintaining the membership list to reflect current contact the Scholarship Chair to obtain an practice, with the assistance of the Corresponding application, and return the completed form by July Secretary. 17th. Please contact Alison Burbage, Scholarship Allowing the Nominations Committee report to be presented at the Annual Meeting if not mailed with the Chairman. meeting notice. Add standing committees for Electronic Media and By-Laws Updates Scholarships Change the following committee names: Artifacts, Updated By-Laws for the Shipleys of Maryland Jewelry, etc. to “Sales”; Genealogical to “Genealogy”; were approved at the 2009 Annual Meeting. A and Programs to “Programs and Speakers”. review committee lead by director Peggy Greene Add the membership directory to the Publications conducted a thorough review and recommended a Committee’s responsibilities number of changes aimed at improving the Provide that the books shall be audited at least operating efficiency of our organization. The By- triennially, rather than annually, prior to the annual Laws were last updated over 25 years go. meeting at which officers are elected. Highlights of the updates implemented include: If you would like to receive a copy of the updated Elimination of the “Sustaining” type of membership, By-Laws, please contact our Corresponding which is no longer used Secretary. 2009 Shipley Picnic Report After talking, eating and visiting, the auctioneering n Saturday, June 27, 2009, the Shipleys of O duo of Paul and Sam Shipley once again showed us Maryland once again converged on Dan and Elea- many little treasures. The Shipley brothers nor’s farm near Westminster, Maryland for the An- “hawked” their wares, while entertaining us the nual Picnic. The weather was beautiful. It was a whole time. This year we had a couple of high bid- warm and sunny afternoon. We brought and en- ding moments, with Paul stepping down to bid on a joyed salads, side dishes, and, of course, desserts. particular book he wanted. Steve Shipley gamely manned the grill and served up the hot dogs and hamburgers. There were a total of 25 attendees with four cous- ins traveling from out of state. William and Claire The chance to visit with each other and catch-up on Hughes came once again from North Carolina/ family news and events was the highlight of the Florida. Sophia Seman and Mary Ellen Pfiester afternoon. came from Virginia. Attendees: Milly Shipley -Westminster, MD John & Dot Shipley -Pasadena, MD Ma Paul & Linda Shipley -Millers, MD Bessie, Betty & Charles Gamble rk your Jane Thursby -Winfield, MD -Kingsville, MD T calen he 2 0 dars: 10 Picn William & Claire Hughes -Stedman, NC Sophia Seman -Manassas, VA ic wi on J ll be hel Michael & Barbara Shipley -Keymar, MD William & Carol Wicker -Pasadena, MD une 26 th d Wanda Barnes Hall -Joppa, MD Steven Shipley -Westminster, MD .