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Kenneth Shackelton of Troop 75 received his Eagle Scout Award at the May 18, Court of Honor at the First United Methodist Church.
Kenneth Shackelton, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Shackelton, is a senior in Manhattan High School. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Shackelton of Pittsburg, Kansas. Ken began his scouting career on November 6, 1978, at the First United Methodist Church. He worked diligently and quickly earned his ranks leading to the Eagle. He served the troop as assistant patrol leader and as a member of the Leadership Corps. he attended OKPIK winter camp in Ely, Minnesota in 1979 and Philmont Scout Ranch, N. M., in 1980. He is an ordeal member of the Order of the Arrows.
The Eagle Project that Ken completed was to extend the concrete at one of the entrances to the parking lot at the Grace Baptist Church.
Kenneth graduated from Manhattan Hich School in the Bishop Stadium Friday, May 29, 1981. he plans to attend the K-State University at Manhattan and will major in Animal Hubandry.
Kenneth is on a 25 day Canoe trip in Canada. The Scouts left July 2. They spent the 4th of July in Winnepeg and arrived at their base in Bissett July 5th. The Canoe trip will take them through the scenic wilderness. They will fly back, reaching Manhattan July 31.
Corrections and additions on Richard Shackleton (Brother to Benjamin)
p. 115-i. Mary married David Howell. **In the family pages on this website you will find the name of Mary's spouse to be Daniel Howell--as found in the New Jersey Marriages, 1684-1895, Internet Database--could he have also been called David?
ii. Jacob born 1786 is correct
iii. Sarah, b. 1787 (mentioned in Will)
iv. Elizabeth, b. 1788; m. Abraham Wintermute
v. Samuel, b. 1790 is correct
vi. Jane b. 1794; m. Lawrence
vii. Richard, b. 1797; d. 8 July 1868 (ts date 1869); m. 1835 not 1823 **In the family pages you will find the year to be 1823--as found in the New Jersey Marriages, 1684-1895, Internet Database
viii. Martha, b. 19 December 1799; m. William Johnson
ix. Benjamin, b. 1802 Belvider, Warren County, NJ; m. (1) Catherine Cummins. They had 3 children; (2) Ellen, b. 1810; m. 1832; children, Wilson, b. 1833; Oscar O., b. 1836; Jason C., b. 1837; Ellen E., b. 1835; Lucy Maria, b. 1837; Elizabeth Thorn, b. 1835
x. Joseph, b. 1803; m. Harriett, b. 1807; children, Charles, Mary, Jacob, Martha
xi. Catherine, b. 1810; m. (1) Abraham Snyder; one child, Charlotte; (2) Hinsberry. He was living with Sarah and Isaac in 1850. Sarah m. Isaac Albertson, b. 1891; m. 1834. Had Jesse Wiley, b. 1835
In Mrs. L.F. Gee's letter along with the corrections/additions she also states that her husband descends from Martha Shackelton who married William D. Jonson (Johnston), the son of Samuel Johnson and Mary M. Hall.
Will of Richard Shackleton 1839 Deceased; Isaac Alberson and James Blair Executors
Filed 4; Proven on the 19th March 1839
in the name of the Lord; Amen. I Richard Shackleton of the township of Knowlton, in the county of Warren and State of New Jersey, being weak in body, but of sound mind, memory, and understanding (for which blessing I do most desire to Thank my God) do make and publish this my last will and testament, in manner and form following, that is to say; That it is my will and I do order that all my just debts, and funeral expenses be fully paid and satisfied as soon as conveniantly can be after my decease--
Item: it is my will and I do hereby bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth, Sarah, Martha and Jane, the sum of two hundred dollars each, unto my daughter Mary the sum of fifty dollars, unto my daughter Catherine the sum of ten dollars.
Item: it is my will, and thereby bewqueath unto my grand daughter Charlotte daughter of Abraham Snyder and my daughter Catherine the sum of two hundred dollars, and unto my grandson Shackleton son of Abraham, and my daughter Catherine the sum of one hundred dollars.
Item: Thus my will and I hereby bequeath unto my sons Jacob, and Joseph the sum of two hundred dollars each, and unto my son Richard and Samuel the sum of ten dollars each.
Item: it is also my will, and I hereby bequeath unto the three children of my son Benjamin which ere begotten of the body Catherine Cummins, his wife, the sum of fifty dollars each to be paid them as they shall seperatively become of age, together with the interest accured.
Item: it is also my will and I hereby order direct and authorise my executor--to sell and dispose of all my estate in the most advantageous manner, in one year after my decease, and after paying legacies, debts, funeral expense, as before directed, to divide the remainder of residue, in equal shares, or parts, amongst my children or their heirs as heretofore named.
Lastly, I hereby appoint my son-in-law Isaac Albertson, and my fried James Blair, Esq. Executa of this my last will and testament, having full confidence in their intentions and ability to fulfill my above expressco will.
Given under my hand and seal this 23 day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-six day. Richard Shackleton
I have sealed published and declard, as his last Will and Testament, by the testator, in our presence, who at his request and in his presence have here unto set our hand as witnesses
John J. Vankirk
John Kern
F. Salade State New Jersey
Also included was a inventory for Richard Shackletons belongings--email me if you would like that information
Oscar and Bernice Shackelton
They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary by purchasing new wedding rings. They went around and visited their family. They attended Kenneth's graduation from high school. Had dinner with son George and his family. Then went to daughter, Dr. Kay Ticen's to visit for a few days and went to an Italian Chistmas Resturant, where it is Christmas all year long, and were serenaded by two guitar players. They brought their grandson, Eric home with them and along the way stopped at John and Marianne's to dine for dinner.
