... The father was born December 6, 1798, and the mother June 8, 1802. They were married
April 4, 1822, near Zanesville, Ohio, and remained there until 1829, when they came
with their three little boys to their western land, consisting of 160 acres unimproved.
To this eighty acres more were added in 1848. Mr. Shimer and family remained with the
family of their brother-in-law, Henry Brady, while a cabin was being built, and then
began their career as early settlers. In the course of time churches were established and
Mr. and Mrs. Shimer attached themselves to and were prominent members and active workers
in the Pleasant Run Baptist Church (Old School), Mr. Shimer serving the church association
as clerk for many years. Mr. Shimer was a man of more than ordinary ability and intelligence
which qualities were greatly improved by his industry in reading and study. He was a man of
sound judgment, unsullied reputation and honorable deportment. He was in every respect an
exemplary citizen. He served the community in several offices with credit to himself and
general satisfaction, unwavering in his notions on religion and politics. He never compromised
principle let the consequences be what they might. He died July 29, 1864. ...
