Almira Louisa Shaw1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 9020, (1870 - 1950)
FatherGeorge Shaw4,5,6 (abt 1825 - )
MotherAlmira Greenfield4,5 (abt 1836 - bef 1880)

Key Events:

Birth: Mar 1870, Illinois7,8,9
Marriage: 30 Oct 1887, Hardin Co., Iowa, William S. Young (about 1866 - 1894)10,11
Marriage: 22 Jan 1896, Rockwell City, Calhoun Co., Iowa, Horatio M. Knisley (Nov 1870 - 1932)12,13,14
Death: 195015
Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa16

Copyright Notice

Narrative:

     Almira Louisa Shaw was born in Mar 1870 in Illinois.7,8,9 She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Toulon Twp., Stark Co., Illinois, in the household of her parents, George Shaw and Almira Greenfield.17
     Almira moved to Iowa about 1877 with her father, and perhaps her mother, but it is not known whether her mother was still living then.18,19 She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Grant Twp., Hardin Co., Iowa, in the household of her father, and stepmother, Matilda [surname unknown].20 She appeared on the 1885 State Census of Grant Twp., Hardin Co., Iowa, in the household of her father and stepmother.21
     Almira married first William S. Young, son of David Young and Jennie Burger, on 30 Oct 1887 in Hardin Co., Iowa.10,11
     As a child she is listed by the given name Almira, but as an adult she seems to have consistently used her middle name, Louisa, which was shown as her given name on her tombstone.22,23,24
     Her husband died in 1894.25
     Louisa appeared on the 1895 State Census of Marengo, Iowa Co., Iowa. Her children Jennie and Stella were listed as living with her, and her husband is listed as having died in the prior year.23
     Almira married second Horatio M. Knisley, son of Daniel Knisley and Catharine Nablo, on 22 Jan 1896 in Rockwell City, Calhoun Co., Iowa.12,13,14
     Louisa and Orashio appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, enumerated 12 Jun 1900, reporting that they rented their home. Their daughter Lola was listed as living with them, as were Louisa's daughters by her prior marriage, Jennie and Stella Young.26 She was listed as working as a laundress.27
     Louisa and Orashio appeared on the 1905 State Census of 1110 West Thomas Ave., Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, reporting that their home was valued at $700, but not indicating whether they owned it or not. Their children Lola and Lulu and her daughters Jennie and Stella by her prior marriage were listed as living with them, as was his brother John, a brick layer.28,29,30,31,32,33,34
     Louisa and Orashio appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 1110 West Thomas Ave., enumerated 15 Apr 1910, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Lola, Lulu and Hollie were listed as living with them.35
     Louisa and Orashio appeared on the 1915 State Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, reporting that they were renting their home. This census does not identify households, but it appears that their children Lulu, Hollie and Jerome was living with them. She reported her church affiliation as Baptist, but the other members of the family did not report one. Their children Lulu, Hollie and Jerome were listed as living with them.36,37,38,39
     Louisa and Orashio appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 722 Thomas Ave., enumerated 3 Jan 1920, reporting that then owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Hollie and Jerome were listed as living with them, as was Roy Spencer, widower of their daughter Lulu, and his sons Melvin and David.40
     Louisa and Orashio moved to Missouri between 1920 and 1925 as they do not appear in the 1925 Iowa census. They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Nodaway Twp., Nodaway Co., Missouri, enumerated 3 Apr 1930, reporting that they were renting their home. Their son Jerome was listed as living with them, as was David Spencer, age 12, son of their late daughter Lulu.41
     Her husband died in 1932.42
     Louisa returned to the family home in Shenandoah after her husband's death.
     Almira appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 1110 West Thomas Ave., enumerated 17 Apr 1940, reporting that she owned a home valued at $1,000. Also listed as living with her is grandson, David Spencer. Her son Jerome and his wife Pauline are listed as living in the same dwelling, renting for $8 per month. All of them, except for Pauline, report they lived in the same house in 1935.43
     Almira died in 1950.15 She was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa.16

Children:
     Children with William S. Young:

  • Jennie L. Young44,45 (Aug 1888 - )
  • Stella A. Young44,45 (Feb 1893 - )

Children:
     Children with Horatio M. Knisley:

  • Lola L. Knisley46,47 (17 Oct 1897 - Dec 1987)
  • Lulu L. Knisley47 (abt 1901 - Nov 1918)
  • Hollie M. Knisley48,49 (15 Sep 1905 - Oct 1970)
  • Jerome E. Knisley49,50 (7 Aug 1912 - 22 Mar 1962)

Citations

  1. [S5069] George Shaw household, 1870 U.S. Census, Stark Co., Illinois, shows name as Almira L. Shaw.
  2. [S5070] George Shaw household, 1880 U.S. Census, Hardin Co., Iowa, shows name as Almira L. Shaw.
  3. [S5048] Oratio M. Knisely household, 1900 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows name as Louisa A. Knisely.
  4. [S4746] "County Marriages, 1838-1934," FamilySearch.org, record for Orastio M. Knisley and Louisa A. Shaw Young, citing FHL # 1321767.
  5. [S5069] George Shaw household, 1870 U.S. Census, Stark Co., Illinois, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  6. [S5070] George Shaw household, 1880 U.S. Census, Hardin Co., Iowa, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  7. [S5069] George Shaw household, 1870 U.S. Census, Stark Co., Illinois, shows month, age 3/12 and state.
  8. [S5048] Oratio M. Knisely household, 1900 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows month, as Apr, year, age 30, and state.
  9. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 125774717, Louisa Almira Knisley, shows date, as 30 Apr, and state, and includes tombstone photo showing year.
  10. [S4746] "County Marriages, 1838-1934," FamilySearch.org, record for William S. Young and Louisa A. Shaw, citing FHL # 1034940.
  11. [S5071] Louisa Young household, 1895 Iowa State Census, Iowa Co., Iowa, Marengo, shows them listed as though husband and wife.
  12. [S4746] "County Marriages, 1838-1934," FamilySearch.org, record for Orastio M. Knisley and Louisa A. Shaw Young, citing FHL # 1321767, shows date, city, county, as Iowa, and state.
  13. [S5048] Oratio M. Knisely household, 1900 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows married 13 years, but that would seem to refer to the time of her first marriage, not this one.
  14. [S5047] Oratio M. Knisley household, 1910 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows married 14 years.
  15. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 125774717, Louisa Almira Knisley, shows date, as 11 Mar 1950, town, county, and state, as Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, and includes tombstone photo showing year.
  16. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 125774717, Louisa Almira Knisley, includes photo of joint tombstone.
  17. [S5069] George Shaw household, 1870 U.S. Census, Stark Co., Illinois.
  18. [S5063] Mrs. Louisa Knisley card, 1905 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah ward 2, shows she was in Iowa 28 years.
  19. [S5057] Louisa Knisley card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah ward 2, shows she had been in Iowa 37 years.
  20. [S5070] George Shaw household, 1880 U.S. Census, Hardin Co., Iowa.
  21. [S5079] George Shaw household, 1885 Iowa State Census, Hardin Co., Iowa, Grant Twp.
  22. [S4746] "County Marriages, 1838-1934," FamilySearch.org, record for William S. Young and Louisa A. Shaw, citing FHL # 1034940; and record for Orastio M. Knisley and Louisa A. Shaw Young, citing FHL # 1321767, shows father's surname as Shaw.
  23. [S5071] Louisa Young household, 1895 Iowa State Census, Iowa Co., Iowa, Marengo.
  24. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 125774717, Louisa Almira Knisley, includes tombstone photo showing name as Lousia A. Knisley.
  25. [S5071] Louisa Young household, 1895 Iowa State Census, Iowa Co., Iowa, Marengo, shows his as "(D)" which according to the instructions means he had died in 1894.
  26. [S5048] Oratio M. Knisely household, 1900 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  27. [S5048] Oratio M. Knisely household, 1900 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows occupation as laundress.
  28. [S5061] O. M. Knisley card, 1905 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah ward 2.
  29. [S5063] Mrs. Louisa Knisley card, 1905 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah ward 2.
  30. [S5062] Lola Knisley card, 1905 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah ward 2.
  31. [S5065] Lulu Knisley card, 1905 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah ward 2.
  32. [S5064] John Knisley card, 1905 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah ward 2.
  33. [S5066] Jennie Young card, 1905 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah ward 2.
  34. [S5067] Stella Young card, 1905 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah ward 2.
  35. [S5047] Oratio M. Knisley household, 1910 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  36. [S5056] O. M. Knisley card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah ward 2.
  37. [S5057] Louisa Knisley card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah ward 2.
  38. [S5058] Lula L. Knisley card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah ward 2.
  39. [S5059] Hollie Knisley card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah ward 2.
  40. [S5049] Orashio Knisley household, 1920 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  41. [S5050] Orasio Knisley household, 1930 U.S. Census, Nodaway Co., Missouri.
  42. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 86577678, Orashio Maynard Knisley, shows date, as 22 Jul 1932, town, county, and state as Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, and includes tombstone photo showing year.
  43. [S5068] Louise A. Knisley household, 1940 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  44. [S5071] Louisa Young household, 1895 Iowa State Census, Iowa Co., Iowa, Marengo, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  45. [S5048] Oratio M. Knisely household, 1900 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows Louisa as wife and the girl as step-daughter of the head of household.
  46. [S5048] Oratio M. Knisely household, 1900 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows the girl as daughter of Louise's husband.
  47. [S5047] Oratio M. Knisley household, 1910 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows the girl as daughter of Louise's husband and that the parents had been married longer than the age of the child.
  48. [S5047] Oratio M. Knisley household, 1910 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows him as the son of her husband and that the parents had been married longer than the age of the child.
  49. [S5049] Orashio Knisley household, 1920 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows him as the son of her husband.
  50. [S5050] Orasio Knisley household, 1930 U.S. Census, Nodaway Co., Missouri, shows him as the son of her husband and that the parents had been married longer than the age of the child.