Clarence E. Shea
b. 23 February 1893, d. 8 April 1951
- Mother: Margaret Shea b. 30 April 1881, d. 9 January 1938
- Clarence E. Shea was born on 23 February 1893 in Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota.
- Ellis Davies and Margaret Shea appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota, at 114 North Mill Street. Other members of the household included Clarence E. Shea, Margaret Davies and Mary Graham.
- The following appeared on 3 January 1918 in The Deadwood Daily Pioneer-Times: Two years ago Clarence Shay, son of Mrs. Ellis Davies of Lead, dropped completely out of sight, and from then until yesterday his mother nor his friends had heard a word from him, nor could any trace of him be found. Yesterday, however, his mother was given a happy surprise when she opened a thick envelope to find that it contained a long letter from her son, detailing his adventures from the time he had left home until the day that the letter had been written, but her joy was heightened by finding in the letter a full length photograph of her son in the uniform of a United States infantryman, the picture of a tall, straight and handsome young fellow, who looked as though he were fit to do anything or to undertake any task and make a success of it. The letter stated that about two years ago the boy had joined the Twentieth United States infantry and had been with that unit of the army ever since; that he liked the life of a soldier and that it had been of great benefit to him. He is stationed at the present time at Fort Douglas, Utah, but says that he is expecting that his regiment will receive orders at most any time to entrain for some seaport on the Atlantic coast, and that all of the men of the regiment are hoping that the orders to do so will not be long delayed.
- The following appeared on 15 April 1919 in The Deadwood Daily Pioneer-Times: Clarence Shea, who enlisted with the United States regulars several years ago, and who has seen much service in the Philippines and in France, returned from Fort Riley, Kas. He is home on a month's furlough, and has come for the purpose of visiting with his mother, Mrs. Ellis Davies of Lead, and his sisters. During his time of service with the Twentieth regular infantry, Clarence has made good and is a sergeant wagonner with his regiment, well liked by his officers and by the men with whom he is serving. His regiment is one of the fighting units of the regular establishment, and he has seen service in many parts of the world. Yesterday he was given quite a reception by his old friends in Lead.
- Clarence E. Shea appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Fort Crook, Sarpy County, Nebraska, lodging in a large boarding house.
- He was a soldier, according to the 1920 census.
- He married Rubie A. Jones circa 1920.
- Clarence E. Shea and Rubie A. Jones appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas. Also in the household were Rubie's daughters Lula Holliday (age 19) and Zelma Holliday (17).
- He was employed by the Sinclair Refinery, according to the 1930 census.
- Clarence E. Shea and Rubie A. Jones appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Montana, at 603 West First Street.
- He was employed as a foreman by an oil refinery, according to the 1940 census.
- Clarence E. Shea became a widower at the 10 July 1942 death of his wife Rubie A. Jones.
- He married Viola P. Sprong? on 1 May 1943 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri, by license issued the same day, with James B. Greer officiating.
- Clarence E. Shea died on 8 April 1951 at age 58.
- He was interred at Elmwood Cemetery, Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas. Applicant for his military grave marker was Viola P. Shea.
- Last Edited: 1 Jan 2016