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Albert L. Shilling


ALBERT  L. SHILLING - - Occupying a foremost position among the honored and respected residents of Wheatland is  Albert L. Shilling. who was for many years prominently identified with the agricultural progress of this part of Mercer county, but is now living retired from active pursuits, enjoying a well-earned leisure. A native-born citizen of Wheatland, his birth occurred September 25, 1841, his parents being  Henry  and  Mary (Hann) Shilling.

Acquiring a good common school education, Albert L. Shilling early obtained a practical knowledge of the various branches of agriculture under the wise instructions of his father, and after reaching man’s estate was for a number of years successfully employed in tilling the soil. Using sound judgment in his undertakings, he secured a fair share of this world’s goods, and during the past eight years has lived retired, devoting his entire time and attention to the care of his personal interests, being still the owner of a fine farm, and having title to other real estate of value.

On January 1, 1863. Mr. Shilling married Josephine, daughter of Alden Woodward, of Hickory township, Mercer county, and of their union two children, have been born, namely: Virgie and Mary Belle. Virgie has been twice married. She married first William Laird, by whom she had one child, Edna Laird, who was brought up by Mr. and Mrs. Shilling. She married for her second husband George May, of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Mary Belle is the wife of Prof. Thomas Kimes, who is superintendent of schools at New Castle, Pennsylvania. Politically Mr. Shilling is an uncompromising Democrat, and for more than twenty years had served as school director.

Twentieth Century History of Mercer County, 1909, pgs. 603 - 604


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