Our American Family - Person Sheet
Our American Family - Person Sheet
NameLorenzo Dow SHELY 
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377Birth DateJul 1855
Birth PlaceTexas
FatherWilliam Washington SHELY (~1826-<1880)
MotherMaria Antonette BENAVIDES (1830-1911)
Spouses
Family ID5452
Marr Date14 Jan 1885
Marr PlaceBexar County, Texas
Marr MemoVol. H, #493
Notes for Lorenzo Dow SHELY
Source for Marriages: book H., page 495, 14 Jan 1885; Wit: Aurtur Mones anbd Policarphio Arispe.
Texas Handbook on line, Starr County, Article on CLEGG, GEORGE AUSTIN (1872-1959)
In 1905 he laid the foundation for fine quarter-horse breeding when he bought a yearling colt, Little Joe, from Dow Shely (co-owner of Traveler)
1900 Census, Bexar Co, TX: Married 14 years: 0 children
Shely, L. D. age 44, born July 1855, married 14 years, 0 Childrenb
Felticia M, age 39, born Dec 1860
Texas Handbook on line, Starr County, Article on CLEGG, GEORGE AUSTIN (1872-1959)
In 1905 he laid the foundation for fine quarter-horse breeding when he bought a yearling colt, Little Joe, from Dow Shely (co-owner of Traveler)
1900 Census, Bexar Co, TX: Married 14 years: 0 children
Shely, L. D. age 44, born July 1855, married 14 years, 0 Childrenb
Felticia M, age 39, born Dec 1860