Person:Elizabeth Schultze (1)

From History of the Shriver Family and their Connections -1684-1888 - Compiled and Edited by Samuel S. Shriver - Baltimore, 1888

Elizabeth Shriver, wife of Andrew Shriver, was born at Baltimore where she resided until her marriage. Her father, John Shultz, was of German extraction, but there is nothing known of his history prior to his coming to this country. He was a leather merchant, and respectable citizen of Baltimore, and was among those, who, at the time, largely represented the wealth of the municipality in taxable property. His residence was on German Street (south side) west of Liberty, where it may still be seen.

Three daughters of John Shultz, sisters of Elizabeth Shriver, were married to citizens of Baltimore. Susan married Jacob Kurtz, Christiana, John Krems, and Catharine married Colonel Joseph Clemm, who, with their descendants, resided and were favorably known in Baltimore.

John Clemm, a son of William, lost his life in defence of the city, war 1812-14. His name is among those enrolled on the "Battle Monument."

The late Judge Nelson Poe, and the famed poet, Edgar Allen Poe, were connected with the Clemms; the latter married his cousin, Virginia Clemm.

Elizabeth Shriver, throughout her life, was the efficient partner and counsellor in her husband's plans and efforts for the advancement of the family. She was ardently attached to her children and friends, ever diligent in the discharge of domestic duties, having special regard to the comforts of her home; her endeavors were crowned with success, as, it was ever the attractive spot to which the absent members of the family turned their thoughts and steps with delight.

She was a member -- as were her husband and children -- of the Reformed Church, and a regular attendant upon the services of the Silver Run Church in the neighborhood. The inculcation of religious principles in the minds of her children, both by precept and example, was blessed by God, and the fruit thereof is still seen in the lives of her descendants, for, as God hath promised, "the righteous shall be blessed in their generations."

The following well merited tribute to her memory appeared at the time of her decease: "Beloved by her friends, respected and esteemed by her acquaintances, this amiable lady has finished her course, closing her lengthened pilgrimage under the same roof which, for near half a century, afforded shelter to a family circle rendered happy by her cheerful good nature, and to a domestic board which derived new attraction from her hospitable kindness. 'She leaves a numerous list of relatives and descendants to cherish her memory and emulate her virtues. `Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. They depart hence, and their works do follow them."

Children of Andrew Shriver and Elizabeth, his wife: -- John Shultz, Thomas, Rebecca Ferree, Matilda, James, William, Andrew Keiser, Anna Maria Susanna, Joseph, Catharine Clemm and Elizabeth.

1. ↑ Jessie A. Landis nee Witmer. Ferree - du Bois Family Tree. (1913).

   Jessie A. Landis nee Witmer, "Ferree - du Bois Family Tree," 1913. - states "Schultz"

2. ↑ Wytheville. History of the Shriver Family. (D.A. St.Clair, Printer, 1869)
   pages 6-9.
3. ↑ kamp3genealogy@@netscape.net. Heisterkamp, Charles, III, M.D..

   1949 Pine Drive, Lancaster, PA, 17601, ckamp3@@netscape,net, 717-392-0562

4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3} Charles Heisterkamp, III, M.D. Annotated Landis Ferree Tree. (30 April 2004).

   Date of Import: Jul 14, 2004

5. ↑ WorldConnect Project. (RootsWeb)
   Cheryl Levine - 15 February 2001.
6. ↑ ^6.0 6.1 Lancaster County Historical Society
   Ferree Folder.
7. ↑ Gencircles.com. (16 April 2004)
   Gandalf's Genealogy.

   Gencircles.com, (16 April 2004), "Electronic," Gandalf's Genealogy. adds Place.

8. ↑ The Descendants of Gabriel and Anna Margaretta Schultz.
9.   Charles Heisterkamp, III, M.D..

   1949 Pine Drive, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, 17601-5529, [email protected]