My Mother, Susannah Angeline Shackelford, "Angie", Was born to (James) Clayton Shackelford & Elnora Gillespie Shackelford at Wagner, OR on September 7th, 1896. Their first child, Wilbur, was born on Oct 2, 1895, & died only 1 month later on November 4th. It is reasonable to assume that Wilbur was also born at Wagner.
Wagner, Oregon has been very difficult to locate because it doesn't exist any more. Following is an excerpt from the book, "Oregon Facts": "Wagner, Wheeler County: Wagner Post Office was established March 21, 1882 & was given the name of the first Postmaster, Carl N. Wagner. The Post Office was then in Grant County as Wheeler County had not been created. It was on or near the upper reaches of Kahler Creek & a few miles North of the John Day river. The Office was closed April 27, 1901". Also, in searching for Mom's Birth Certificate, I was told Oregon Birth Certificates were not available for births before 1900. Mom left a note saying it was near the little draw called "Devil's Den". It was called Devil's Den because of so many Rattlesnakes.
Clayt, Norey, & family moved to Enterprise shortly after Angie was born. At Enterprise, Eddeth (Aunt Ted) was born Nov. 7, 1898, Hazel was born in 1900 (but lived only three years), & Elnorah (Aunt Babe) was born July 16, 1902.
The family came to love Enterprise, Joseph, & the Wallowa Lake area. Mom went to school there through the third grade, her entire formal education. But she was smarter & became more educated than many of the college graduates I know - including me. Schooling was not easy to come by in the Olde West.
In 1900, Clayton was a farmer, & owned farm #77 free & clear. He was elected Sheriff of Wallowa County in 1902 & served for 2 years. He owned & operated the Enterprise Livery & Feed Stable after this until the family moved to Clarkston, WA in 1910. The word is that Clayt signed a note on behalf of a trusted friend, Guy Horner, for $25,000.00. Something went awry & Clayt lost the farm & the business. This would appear to have had quite an effect on our own beginnings (this, Grandfather Schnabel's train wreck, Grandma "Norey's" polio, Great Grandfather Regan's misfortune at sea, & Thomas & Angeline Jackson's estrangement.
Be that as it may, Angie adjusted to her new home rapidly she got a job with the telephone company & then worked at the Kelly Fruit Ranch near WaWawai downriver from Clarkston. She met the dashing, young Phil Schnabel, Sr. at that location & lured him into marrying her at Lewiston, Idaho on September 22, 1917.
Mom loved all of her children to pieces & would do anything for them. One example of her love was a serious threat of death if we ever smoked or drank. The rest of her love was manifested in more gentle ways.
She was our guiding light & took care of us until we all flew the coop. After she & Dad moved to Swallow's Nest in 1940, she enjoyed taking care of the home & writing poetry. During that time, Mom & Dad belonged to the Idaho Writer's League. She was overjoyed (with Dad) when they were able to enlarge & refurbish their old Swallow's Nest home.
Mom & Dad were both extremely pleased to have all of their children & grandchildren visit them at any time (even without notice). We always felt welcome, & they treated us royally.
After Dad died in 1974, Mom continued to live at Swallow's Nest. During her final years, she loved to sit by the big front window looking out at the Snake River flowing slowly by - a beautiful place & a beautiful view.
Frances took care of Mom at that time for several years. We owe her a huge debt of gratitude for doing that & for giving mom such good care.
Mom died in her sleep at Swallow's Nest on October 9, 1988. She wouldn't have wanted it any other way. She is buried at Vineland Cemetery, Clarkston, Washington.
Wagner, Oregon has been very difficult to locate because it doesn't exist any more. Following is an excerpt from the book, "Oregon Facts": "Wagner, Wheeler County: Wagner Post Office was established March 21, 1882 & was given the name of the first Postmaster, Carl N. Wagner. The Post Office was then in Grant County as Wheeler County had not been created. It was on or near the upper reaches of Kahler Creek & a few miles North of the John Day river. The Office was closed April 27, 1901". Also, in searching for Mom's Birth Certificate, I was told Oregon Birth Certificates were not available for births before 1900. Mom left a note saying it was near the little draw called "Devil's Den". It was called Devil's Den because of so many Rattlesnakes.
Clayt, Norey, & family moved to Enterprise shortly after Angie was born. At Enterprise, Eddeth (Aunt Ted) was born Nov. 7, 1898, Hazel was born in 1900 (but lived only three years), & Elnorah (Aunt Babe) was born July 16, 1902.
The family came to love Enterprise, Joseph, & the Wallowa Lake area. Mom went to school there through the third grade, her entire formal education. But she was smarter & became more educated than many of the college graduates I know - including me. Schooling was not easy to come by in the Olde West.
In 1900, Clayton was a farmer, & owned farm #77 free & clear. He was elected Sheriff of Wallowa County in 1902 & served for 2 years. He owned & operated the Enterprise Livery & Feed Stable after this until the family moved to Clarkston, WA in 1910. The word is that Clayt signed a note on behalf of a trusted friend, Guy Horner, for $25,000.00. Something went awry & Clayt lost the farm & the business. This would appear to have had quite an effect on our own beginnings (this, Grandfather Schnabel's train wreck, Grandma "Norey's" polio, Great Grandfather Regan's misfortune at sea, & Thomas & Angeline Jackson's estrangement.
Be that as it may, Angie adjusted to her new home rapidly she got a job with the telephone company & then worked at the Kelly Fruit Ranch near WaWawai downriver from Clarkston. She met the dashing, young Phil Schnabel, Sr. at that location & lured him into marrying her at Lewiston, Idaho on September 22, 1917.
Mom loved all of her children to pieces & would do anything for them. One example of her love was a serious threat of death if we ever smoked or drank. The rest of her love was manifested in more gentle ways.
She was our guiding light & took care of us until we all flew the coop. After she & Dad moved to Swallow's Nest in 1940, she enjoyed taking care of the home & writing poetry. During that time, Mom & Dad belonged to the Idaho Writer's League. She was overjoyed (with Dad) when they were able to enlarge & refurbish their old Swallow's Nest home.
Mom & Dad were both extremely pleased to have all of their children & grandchildren visit them at any time (even without notice). We always felt welcome, & they treated us royally.
After Dad died in 1974, Mom continued to live at Swallow's Nest. During her final years, she loved to sit by the big front window looking out at the Snake River flowing slowly by - a beautiful place & a beautiful view.
Frances took care of Mom at that time for several years. We owe her a huge debt of gratitude for doing that & for giving mom such good care.
Mom died in her sleep at Swallow's Nest on October 9, 1988. She wouldn't have wanted it any other way. She is buried at Vineland Cemetery, Clarkston, Washington.
My Mother, Susannah Angeline Shackelford, "Angie", Was born to (James) Clayton Shackelford & Elnora Gillespie Shackelford at Wagner, OR on September 7th, 1896. Their first child, Wilbur, was born on Oct 2, 1895, & died only 1 month later on November 4th. It is reasonable to assume that Wilbur was also born at Wagner.
Wagner, Oregon has been very difficult to locate because it doesn't exist any more. Following is an excerpt from the book, "Oregon Facts": "Wagner, Wheeler County: Wagner Post Office was established March 21, 1882 & was given the name of the first Postmaster, Carl N. Wagner. The Post Office was then in Grant County as Wheeler County had not been created. It was on or near the upper reaches of Kahler Creek & a few miles North of the John Day river. The Office was closed April 27, 1901". Also, in searching for Mom's Birth Certificate, I was told Oregon Birth Certificates were not available for births before 1900. Mom left a note saying it was near the little draw called "Devil's Den". It was called Devil's Den because of so many Rattlesnakes.
Clayt, Norey, & family moved to Enterprise shortly after Angie was born. At Enterprise, Eddeth (Aunt Ted) was born Nov. 7, 1898, Hazel was born in 1900 (but lived only three years), & Elnorah (Aunt Babe) was born July 16, 1902.
The family came to love Enterprise, Joseph, & the Wallowa Lake area. Mom went to school there through the third grade, her entire formal education. But she was smarter & became more educated than many of the college graduates I know - including me. Schooling was not easy to come by in the Olde West.
In 1900, Clayton was a farmer, & owned farm #77 free & clear. He was elected Sheriff of Wallowa County in 1902 & served for 2 years. He owned & operated the Enterprise Livery & Feed Stable after this until the family moved to Clarkston, WA in 1910. The word is that Clayt signed a note on behalf of a trusted friend, Guy Horner, for $25,000.00. Something went awry & Clayt lost the farm & the business. This would appear to have had quite an effect on our own beginnings (this, Grandfather Schnabel's train wreck, Grandma "Norey's" polio, Great Grandfather Regan's misfortune at sea, & Thomas & Angeline Jackson's estrangement.
Be that as it may, Angie adjusted to her new home rapidly she got a job with the telephone company & then worked at the Kelly Fruit Ranch near WaWawai downriver from Clarkston. She met the dashing, young Phil Schnabel, Sr. at that location & lured him into marrying her at Lewiston, Idaho on September 22, 1917.
Mom loved all of her children to pieces & would do anything for them. One example of her love was a serious threat of death if we ever smoked or drank. The rest of her love was manifested in more gentle ways.
She was our guiding light & took care of us until we all flew the coop. After she & Dad moved to Swallow's Nest in 1940, she enjoyed taking care of the home & writing poetry. During that time, Mom & Dad belonged to the Idaho Writer's League. She was overjoyed (with Dad) when they were able to enlarge & refurbish their old Swallow's Nest home.
Mom & Dad were both extremely pleased to have all of their children & grandchildren visit them at any time (even without notice). We always felt welcome, & they treated us royally.
After Dad died in 1974, Mom continued to live at Swallow's Nest. During her final years, she loved to sit by the big front window looking out at the Snake River flowing slowly by - a beautiful place & a beautiful view.
Frances took care of Mom at that time for several years. We owe her a huge debt of gratitude for doing that & for giving mom such good care.
Mom died in her sleep at Swallow's Nest on October 9, 1988. She wouldn't have wanted it any other way. She is buried at Vineland Cemetery, Clarkston, Washington.
Wagner, Oregon has been very difficult to locate because it doesn't exist any more. Following is an excerpt from the book, "Oregon Facts": "Wagner, Wheeler County: Wagner Post Office was established March 21, 1882 & was given the name of the first Postmaster, Carl N. Wagner. The Post Office was then in Grant County as Wheeler County had not been created. It was on or near the upper reaches of Kahler Creek & a few miles North of the John Day river. The Office was closed April 27, 1901". Also, in searching for Mom's Birth Certificate, I was told Oregon Birth Certificates were not available for births before 1900. Mom left a note saying it was near the little draw called "Devil's Den". It was called Devil's Den because of so many Rattlesnakes.
Clayt, Norey, & family moved to Enterprise shortly after Angie was born. At Enterprise, Eddeth (Aunt Ted) was born Nov. 7, 1898, Hazel was born in 1900 (but lived only three years), & Elnorah (Aunt Babe) was born July 16, 1902.
The family came to love Enterprise, Joseph, & the Wallowa Lake area. Mom went to school there through the third grade, her entire formal education. But she was smarter & became more educated than many of the college graduates I know - including me. Schooling was not easy to come by in the Olde West.
In 1900, Clayton was a farmer, & owned farm #77 free & clear. He was elected Sheriff of Wallowa County in 1902 & served for 2 years. He owned & operated the Enterprise Livery & Feed Stable after this until the family moved to Clarkston, WA in 1910. The word is that Clayt signed a note on behalf of a trusted friend, Guy Horner, for $25,000.00. Something went awry & Clayt lost the farm & the business. This would appear to have had quite an effect on our own beginnings (this, Grandfather Schnabel's train wreck, Grandma "Norey's" polio, Great Grandfather Regan's misfortune at sea, & Thomas & Angeline Jackson's estrangement.
Be that as it may, Angie adjusted to her new home rapidly she got a job with the telephone company & then worked at the Kelly Fruit Ranch near WaWawai downriver from Clarkston. She met the dashing, young Phil Schnabel, Sr. at that location & lured him into marrying her at Lewiston, Idaho on September 22, 1917.
Mom loved all of her children to pieces & would do anything for them. One example of her love was a serious threat of death if we ever smoked or drank. The rest of her love was manifested in more gentle ways.
She was our guiding light & took care of us until we all flew the coop. After she & Dad moved to Swallow's Nest in 1940, she enjoyed taking care of the home & writing poetry. During that time, Mom & Dad belonged to the Idaho Writer's League. She was overjoyed (with Dad) when they were able to enlarge & refurbish their old Swallow's Nest home.
Mom & Dad were both extremely pleased to have all of their children & grandchildren visit them at any time (even without notice). We always felt welcome, & they treated us royally.
After Dad died in 1974, Mom continued to live at Swallow's Nest. During her final years, she loved to sit by the big front window looking out at the Snake River flowing slowly by - a beautiful place & a beautiful view.
Frances took care of Mom at that time for several years. We owe her a huge debt of gratitude for doing that & for giving mom such good care.
Mom died in her sleep at Swallow's Nest on October 9, 1988. She wouldn't have wanted it any other way. She is buried at Vineland Cemetery, Clarkston, Washington.
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