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HON. JOHN SHAMBAUGH
MR. SPEAKER—Your committee appointed to prepare resolutions and befitting memorial on the life, character and public services of the Honorable John Shambaugh, a member of the 27th and 28th General Assemblies, beg leave to report as follows:
John Shambaugh was born in New Rumley, Ohio, October 13, 1848. He attended the public schools of that place, where he grew to manhood. His occupation was farming and stock raising, and it was there that he formed habits of industry and frugality which contributed to his eminent success and achievement, and gave him the reputation of being one of the foremost and most progressive farmers of Iowa. He emigrated to Iowa in 1873, where he came into possession of a quarter section of the best land in Madison county. He was married to Miss Ellen Evans in 1879.
There was added to his small farm acre upon acre until his possessions extended to Dallas county. Long before his death, he had one of the largest and best equipped farms in Madison county. An imposing and spacious mansion was erected and comfortable sheds and barns were built. It was a model home in every respect, where entertainment was furnished and lavish hospitality dispensed to his friends, and especially to such as were engaged in the same occupation as himself.
In conjunction with his brother and other enterprising neighbors, he erected a beautiful church building and laid out a cemetery at the corner of his home farm. This was a United Brethern church, of which he was a life long member and official. He was first and always interested in this church of his choice, which was frequently called Mr. Shambaugh’s chapel. He gave liberally of his time and money in helping to sustain Leander Clark College at Toledo, Iowa, which was the state school of the United Brethern church, and he was a trustee of that institution for thirty years.
He assisted in organizing the Booneville Savings Bank, and was a director of the same until the time of his death. He was a life long member of the Republican party, and stood high in the councils of the organization, both county and state. He was a member of the Grant Club of the capital city, and rarely was absent from its meetings. He found time for travel and visited all parts of the United States, and journeyed throughout Europe.
He left but one son and heir, Jacob Shambaugh, who, with his mouther, are still operating the farm.
Resolved, that this memorial be spread upon the pages of the House journal, and an engrossed copy be sent to the family of the deceased.
W. H. VANCE,
JAMES PETERS,
JNO. A. STOREY,
Committee.
Adopted March 23, 1921.