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1899 - Ogle County Biographical Record, 1899, pgs. 209-210
HENRY SCHELLING.— There are numerous fine farms in Ogle county which will compare favorably with any others in the state as regards production and also as to the improvements which have been made upon them. Many of these places are owned by men who have started out in the world with little more than an unlimited amount of energy and perseverance, and who have succeeded in an eminent degree in securing a comfortable home and competence. As a representative of this class of agriculturists, great pleasure is taken in presenting the name of the subject of this notice, who is living on section 26, Leaf River township. Mr. Schelling was born in Washington county, Maryland, December 16, 1837, a son of Joseph and Catherine (Schaffer) Schelling, who were born, reared and married in Germany. On coming to the new world they settled in Washington county, Maryland, where as a stonemason and plasterer the father carried on operations throughout his active business life. He died there in 1859, and his wife passed away some nine years previously. In their family were ten children, four sons and six daughters, all of whom reached years of maturity, but one daughter is now deceased. Henry Schelling grew to manhood in his native county, and in early life was provided with fair common-school advantages. In the east he worked for his father as a plasterer and mason, but in 1859 came to Ogle county, Illinois, arriving on the 28th of February, and joining an elder brother, Andrew Schelling, who had located here about 1854. During the first two years spent here he worked as a farm hand. On the 12th of January, 1861, he was united in marriage with Miss Susan Henan, also a native of Maryland, and a daughter of William Henan, a pioneer of Ogle county, where she was mostly reared. They began their domestic life upon rented land, which Mr. Schelling operated for six years, and then made his first purchase, consisting of a tract of three hundred and twenty acres of timber land. He at once began to clear and fence the land, and it was not long before he had transformed the wild tract into a well cultivated farm. Later he bought more land, and is now the owner of two good farms adjoining his other and aggregating four hundred and twenty-three acres, pleasantly situated in Leaf River township, only a half mile from the village of that name. He has recently purchased one additional tract of seventy acres. While opening up his farm he made his home for a number of years in a frame house, which had previously been erected thereon, but it has since been replaced by a large, neat and substantial residence, while two large barns, a granary, wind pump, water works, cribs, sheds, etc., have also been built, making it one of the best improved farms of the township. Mr. and Mrs. Schelling are the parents of eleven children, namely: Frank and Albert, who are both married and are engaged in farming in Leaf River township; [William Alfred, who has a farm machinery business in Leaf River;] Charles, who is married and assists in the operation of the home farm; Dallas, who is married and carries on farming near Waterloo, Iowa; Arthur, who is married and engaged in farming in Leaf River township; Bert and John, both at home; Mary, wife of Homer Stanley, Irena, wife of Samuel Clevidense, a farmer near Polo, Ogle county; Lilly, who is engaged in teaching school and resides at home; and Jennie, also at home. Mr. Schelling cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln and continued to support the Republican party for some time, but believing the temperance question the most important issue before the people, he now gives his allegiance to the Prohibition party. He has never sought or desired public office, though he has acceptably served as highway commissioner and as a member of the school board in his district. Both he and his wife are faithful members of the United Brethren church of Leaf River and enjoy the esteem and friendship of a large circle of friends and acquaintances. For almost forty years he has been a resident of the county, and during that time he has witnessed much of its growth and development and has given his support to every enterprise for its advancement, being one of its most public spirited and progressive citizens.
1926 - The Leaf River Mirror, June 18, 1926
OBITUARY Henry Schelling was born near Cavetown, Washington County, Maryland, December 16, 1837. Death came, June 7, 1926 at his late home in Leaf River, Ogle County Illinois. He was the son of Joachim and Elizabeth (Schafer) Schelling. Mr. Schelling came to Ogle County with his brother Andrew in 1859. He was married to Miss Susan A. Henan of Lightsville, January 14, 1861. They have lived in Leaf River township ever since. Eleven children were born to them. With the beloved wife, the following children remain, Frank J., William A., Charles T., Calvin A., Mrs. Irene Clevidence, and Mrs. Jennie Jones, of Leaf River, Dallas of Peace Valley, Mo., Bert E. of Rockford and John M. of Vallejo, California. Also two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Cooper of Cavetown, Maryland and Mrs. Martha Knodle [original typo] dren, twenty-three great grand children, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Stanley and Mrs. Lily Clevidence preceded him in death. In 1862, he united with the United Brethren church of Lightsville. After the division of the church, he aided in building of the church. His presence in the home, the church and community will be greatly missed. Funeral services were conducted at the church last Tuesday by the pastor, Rev. S. R. Foltz assisted by Rev. G. Hartz of Adeline. The singers, Rev. S. R. Foltz, Eldridge Kretsinger and mother and Mrs. Olin Knodle, with Mrs. Dorothy Hickey at the piano. They sang “Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus”, “Shall We Meet”, “In the Sweet By and By” and “Meet Me There”. His pall bearers were his grand-sons, Earl and Ray, sons of Arthur Schelling, Harry and Roy, sons of Bert Schelling, Olin, son of Frank Schelling and Lovere, son of Charles T. Schelling. The deceased was widely known in this vicinity which was evidenced by the large that gathered to pay their last respects to the aged father. He was a man of strong convictions, always standing for the good and right things in life. Leaf River has again lost one of its pillars, both in the church and community. The entire community surely sympathizes with those who mourn the loss of husband and father. Burial was made in the cemetery at Lightsville. Those who attended the funeral from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. George Clevidence of Corwith, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Schelling, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Heller, William Marks, wife and daughter Vivian, Charles Miller and wife, Mrs. Shearer, Mrs. Pearl Depan, Mrs. Edna Seip, W. H. Barber, Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Stanley, all of Rockford; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Motter and daughter Dorothy of Stratford, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schelling of Roscoe, and Mr. and Mrs. William Myers and Children of Savanna. ___________________
CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the many friends and kind neighbors, for the kindness shown to us during the late bereavement, in the death of our beloved husband and father for the kind words of Rev. Foltz and Hartz and the singers, and to all who aided us in time of need, we thank you all.
Mrs. Susan Schelling and children
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