ZENITH ARLEY NEELEY, son or JAMES NEELEY and EMILY ENLOW was born on Dec. 2, 1869 in Martin Twp., Crawford Co. On May 12, 1892, in Crawford Co., he married FOREST ROSE "FLORA" HARRIS, Flora was born on April 12, 1870 in Crawford Co. Arley made his living as a farmer in Martin Twp. on the same property where his father farmed on Sec. 19. He has red hair, light blue eyes and was tall and thin. He was called "Big Grandpa" by his grandchildren. He was an avid reader and had his own small library. He collected antiques and had a set of old dueling pistols and old dishes. Arley was a very talented musician. He could play any instrument, but was outstanding playing the violin. He and his daughter, Flossie, played often at community dances. He served his community long and well as a County Constable for several terms and was also a game warden. He belonged to the Odd Fellows Lodge and was a Methodist in later life. In 1917-18, he bought a "Page" car when they were first manufactured. It was a big thrill to the family. It had head lights that you lit with a match. He hit the horse lot gate post on the first trial run. About 1935, he was unjustly sent to the state hospital for observation, but was returned home with the statement that he was "one of the most sane men they had seen". On March 24, 1936 in Martin Twp., he died of a stroke.
ZENITH ARLEY NEELEY, son or JAMES NEELEY and EMILY ENLOW was born on Dec. 2, 1869 in Martin Twp., Crawford Co. On May 12, 1892, in Crawford Co., he married FOREST ROSE "FLORA" HARRIS, Flora was born on April 12, 1870 in Crawford Co. Arley made his living as a farmer in Martin Twp. on the same property where his father farmed on Sec. 19. He has red hair, light blue eyes and was tall and thin. He was called "Big Grandpa" by his grandchildren. He was an avid reader and had his own small library. He collected antiques and had a set of old dueling pistols and old dishes. Arley was a very talented musician. He could play any instrument, but was outstanding playing the violin. He and his daughter, Flossie, played often at community dances. He served his community long and well as a County Constable for several terms and was also a game warden. He belonged to the Odd Fellows Lodge and was a Methodist in later life. In 1917-18, he bought a "Page" car when they were first manufactured. It was a big thrill to the family. It had head lights that you lit with a match. He hit the horse lot gate post on the first trial run. About 1935, he was unjustly sent to the state hospital for observation, but was returned home with the statement that he was "one of the most sane men they had seen". On March 24, 1936 in Martin Twp., he died of a stroke.
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