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FATHER

Timothy Shufflin

MOTHER

Sarah Jane Kelley

HUSBAND

James M Hannahs

CHILDREN

1. Ira  Hannahs 
    b. abt. 1849  OH
    m. 20 Jul 1891 to Mary Scott in Scioto Co. OH
    d. 19 Jun 1897 Springfield, Clark, OH

2. Susan R. Hannahs  
    b. 21 April 1850  Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH
    m. 17 Jun 1874 to Lewis Shepard in Vermillion, IN
    d. 21 Nov 1880 Newport, Vermillion, IN

3. James M Hannahs 
    b. Dec 1853 Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH
    m. 21 Jul 1880 to Kate Davis in Portsmouth, Scioto, OH
    d. 15 Feb 1932  Portsmouth, Scioto, OH

4. Sallie Hannahs 
    b. 6 May 1855
    m. 27 Jun 1889 to George Monett in Portsmouth, Scioto, OH
    d. 11 Apr 1940 Columbus, Franklin, OH

Eliza Shefflin
by Susan Brooke
Sep 2023

Her obituary stated that Eliza Shefflin was born 11 Nov 1829 In Wooster, Wayne County, OH. (1)  Her father, Timothy Shufflin, died in Pope County, IL when she was 10 years old. Her father's estate paid her mother $40 a year for the upkeep of her and her sister Kezia. (2) Her 8 younger siblings all had appointed guardians.
On 18 Sep 1847 Eliza sold her rights to 80 acres in Pope County, as an heir of Timothy Shufflin, to her brother, John T. Shufflin. (3) She then married James Hannahs in Portsouth, Scioto OH on 12 Apr 1848. (4)  She was 18 years old and her husband was 25.   Her mother and siblings were still living in Pope County, IL.
Her husband was a cook on steamships and was probably absent for long periods.  He was a fun loving man but did not make a lot of money.  They had four children, but in 1858 they sent their 7 years old daughter, Susan Hannahs, to live with her husband's sister, Ruth Porter,  in Vermillion County, IN. (5)  Ruth had no children and took in Susan as her own daughter.
The other three children of James and Eliza Hannah remained in their household.  Ira, the oldest moved to Chicago and worked on the railroad and then at the Lincoln Park Zoo.  He then moved to Springfield, Clark Co. OH.  He came home for his mother's funeral in 1862 and married in Portsmouth in 1801.  However, he committed suicide in Springfield in 1897.  The two girls lived  married well and had good lives. Sally lived a little over two hours away in Columbus. The other son, James, married and remained in Portsmouth.
Eliza became ill in 1895.  Her daughter Sally came home to see her. (6)  Her son Ira. and brother John came home for her funeral. (7) She died 28 Jan 1895. (8)

Sources 

(1) Born 11 Nov 1829 Wooster, Wayne, OH

Obit from Portsmouth Daily Times" Mrs James Hannahs Dead.  An Old and Highly Esteemed Resident Passes Away Early Last Evening.  Mrs. Eliza Hannahs, wife of James M Hannahs, Sr., of this city, died at her home 78 West Fifth street, yesterday evening at half past 9 o'clock.  Her death was caused by lung trouble, from which she has suffered for many years.  She was only confined to her room for the past few weeks however. Eliza Shufflin Hannahs was born Nov. 11, 1829 at Wooster, Wayne county, O.  She came to Portsmouth when quite young, this city having been her home ever since.  Here April 12, 1848 she was married to James M Hannahs who survives her.  Four children were born of this union of whom Ira C. now lives in Springfield, O.; Susan, wife of Dr. L. Shepard of Ridge Farm, Ind., James J. in this city and Sallie, wife of George Monnett, of Columbus.  One brother and two sisters also survive her. Mrs. Hannahs was a faithful member of the Bigelow M. E. church, and highly esteemed by all for the purity of her life. The funeral will be held at the late residence Thursday 1t 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. B. L. McElroy."

(2) Pope Co IL Probate Records film 965689  image 398    BK E 101 One document stated that Eliza Shufflin and Kisea Shufflin were old enough to choose a guardian though they had never done so.    No other children were mentioned.

Estate of Timothy Shufflin "The estate of Timothy Shifflin To Sarah Jain Shufflin DC To Boarding clothing and Lodging six children to wit. Sarah E. Shufflin, Edwin G Shufflin, Miriah M. Shufflin, James R Shufflin, Semantha J Shufflin and Newton H Shufflin at forty Dollars per annum from the 18th of october 1840 until the 4 July 1843 Amounting to $660.00 Also for Boarding Lodging and clothing two other children old suficient to choose a gardian but has never done so called Eliza Shufflin, Kisea Shufflin for the same term of time at $40.00 per anum. $220.00 $880.00

(3) Sold land to her brother, John Titus Shufflin  18 Sep 1847

Pope County, IL Deed Book L, page 486

(4) Marriage of James Hannahs to Eliza Shefflin
Marriages of Portsmouth, OH

Hannahs, James & Elvira (Eliza?) Sheflin 12 Apr 1848   

(5) Obituary of Susie Hannahs from Hoosier State, Wednesday 24 Nov 1880

Mrs. Susie Shepard, wife of Dr. Lewis Shepard, departed this life Monday, November 22 inst.  She was born April 21, 1850, in the State of Ohio; came to Newport at the age of seven years to live with her aunt, Mrs. Porter.  Being of a bright and cheerful disposition and pleasant in her address, she soon won a high place in the regards of of her young companions, which place, by native goodness of heart she has ever since retained. She was married June 17, 1874, to her now bereaved companion.  Being fortunate in her selection of a companion and of one accord within the sacred relations of husband and wife, theirs was truly a pleasant home. How sad it seems that death should come so early to such a home.  And, how true it is that 'death loves a shining mark.'  The fairest flowers are gathered first.  To those who knew our sister best and therefore loved her most this providence seems dark indeed.  But we ought to remember even in the midst of our grief that the Lord has but claimed his own, and strive to be thankful that for a time we were blessed with such a companion and friend. By this providence a cheerful and happy home is made desolate; the heart of the husband is burthened with grief that words cannot express, the little daughter is deprived of the tender care and loving sympathy of a mother; and in this their bereavement we can only commend them to the kindly ministries of friends and neighbors and to the tender care of Him who has promised to deal gently with the sorrowing and to be a father to the orphan.  Wm. L. Little

(6) Portsmouth Daily Times January 15, 1895
"Mrs Sally Monnett, of Columbus, was called here yesterday, by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. James Hannahs, of West Fifth Street."


(7) Portsmouth Daily Times January 31, 1895
"John Shufflin and wife, of Columbus, and Ira M Hannahs and wife, of Springfield, are in the city, to attend the funeral of Mrs, Janes Hannahs, Sr., which was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house. Rev. McElroy conducted the services."

(8) Died: 28 Jan 1895 Portsmouth, Scioto, OH

Obit from The Portsmouth Blade, Saturday, February 2, 1895

Obit from The Portsmouth Blade Feb 2, 1895 "Mrs. James M. Hannahs, who has been such a long and patient sufferer, died monday. Mrs. Hannahs maiden name was Eliza Shufflin, and she was born in Wayne county, Ohio, Nov. 11th, 1829. She came to Portsmouth when quite young and was well known to all the older people of the town. April 12, 1848, Miss Shufflin married Mr. James M Hannahs, who survives her. She also leaves three children to mourn her loss, Ira, of Springfield, James H., Jr. of Portsmouth, and Mrs. Sallie Monett, of Columbus; another daughter Mrs. Shepted, died in 1880 in Indiana. Mr. Edward Shufflin, a brother of Mrs. Hannahs, lives in Columbus. Mrs. Kirkum, a sister, lives at Fort Wayne, Ind. and Mrs. Bishop also a sister, resides here. Mrs. Hannahs was a member of Bigelow M. E. church, and the funeral services, which will take place from her late residence, 78 West Fifth street, Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, will be conducted by the Rev. Mr. McElroy, pastor of that church."