Anne Compton Hoover and Elverton A. Shands
ELVERTON A. SHANDS, son of MARTHA JANE SMITH and ELVERTON ADOLPHUS SHANDS, was born May 20, 1855 in Rockingham County, Virginia,725 and died November 4, 1935 in Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia.5335 He is buried in Woodbine Cemetery, Harrisonburg, Virginia.5335, 456
He married (1) ANNE COMPTON HOOVER on February 19, 1884 in Washington, District of Columbia.2626 She was born June 15, 1867 in Virginia,456 and died February 9, 1941.456 She is buried in Winsted Old Burying Ground, Litchfield County, Connectticut.456 She married (2) Lumas Hoyt Holmes September 1, 1897 in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia (b. November 4, 1864, Connecticut;456 d. February 14, 1922, Winsted, Litchfield, Connectticut;11585 bur. Winsted Old Burying Ground, Litchfield County, Connectticut456 ).2578
He married (2) MARGARET ORR HERING on April 28, 1893 in Washington, District of Columbia.1800 She was born December 5, 1866 in Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania,5335 and died June 4, 1950 in Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia.5335 She is buried in Woodbine Cemetery, Harrisonburg, Virginia.5335, 456
Children of ANNE COMPTON HOOVER and ELVERTON A. SHANDS:
- ELVERTON ADOLPHUS SHANDS, b. December 18, 1885, Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia;724, 934, 8 m. ELENE MARGRETHE KURE on February 12, 1913 in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina1766; d. September 27, 1958, Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina.934
- HENRY H. SHANDS, b. 1888, Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia;1824 d. December 21, 1893, Staunton, Virginia.1824
Personal Information
Elverton A. Shands
- graduated from University of Virginia in Law9977
- was a lawyer in Harrisonburg, Virginia9977
- was a member of the Emanuel Episcopal Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia. 9977
Marriage Announcements and News
Harrisonburg Rockingham Register, February 21, 18842626
Mr. E. A. Shands Married.
The very numerous acquaintances of this gentleman were not a little surprised at hearing, on Tuesday morning last, that he was no longer among the number of Harrisonburg's most eligible youg men, from a matrimonial point of view, but had actually been united in the holy and solemn bonds of wedlock.
Those who are familiar with his extraordinary energy, upon reflection, readily accounted for the unusual and indomitable persistency displayed by him in this instance; for notwithstanding the fact that the parents of the young lady were, for reason doubtless best known to themselves, exceedingly positive and unmovable in their opposition to their daughter's proposed matrimonial alliance, Mr. Shands nevertheless happily succeeded in completely frustrating the parental obstructing schemes and manoeuvers, and triumphantly carried out his determination to be the exclusive judge in the selection of the companion of his heart and life.
The train to Staunton on Monday afternoon carried Mr. Shands to that city of frequently occurring similar romances, where he was received by friends, and safely stowed away in the Virginia Hotel, till the time of executing his previously well-matured plans should arrive.
The young lady had already left her home, for the alleged purpose of spending the evening with a young lady friend, and abou t9 o'clock a close carriage could have been seen to stop before the door of her accomplice only long enough to receive the intended bride. A hurried drive of ten miles brought the party to Fort Defiance, where the night train for Washington was boarded and the next morning landed the young people in the National Capitol, safe under the protecting laws of the Nation's ward, whose laws seem specially enacted for the purpose of protecting our runaway couples.
A telegram received in early forenoon at this place, by a friend, announced the successful termination of the affair.
Mrs. Shands was Miss Annie Hoover, the daughter of Prf. Hoover, Principal of the Staunton Military Academy, and is one of that city's most beautiful and accomplished young ladies, and is, we understand, only som seventeen years old.
Mr. Shands needs no introduction at our hands. He is at home, and all know him as one of the most successful lawyers of the Rockingham Bar. We wish our young friends every possible happiness.
Rockingham Register, February 28, 18846713
Mr. E. A. Shands and wife returned from their bridal tour on Saturday last, and have taken rooms at the Pollock House.
Staunton Spectator and General Advertiser, May 3, 18935688
Elopement from Harrisonburg.
On last Friday evening, Mr. E. A. Shands, a well known lawyer of Harrisonburg, and Miss Margie Hering, only daughter of Dr. E. A. Hering of that place, went in a buggy to New Market and there took the train for Washington to be married. This is his second marriage under somewhat similar circumstances. Having been divorced from his first wife, he elopes a second time to marry again. Having the consent of the girls, he bids defiance to the opposition of their parents.
Staunton Spectator and Vindicator, September 2, 18972578
A quiet wedding ceremony was solemnized yesterday morning at 10.30 o'clock at the residence of Capt. H. L. Hoover, on West Frederick street. The contracting parties were his daughter, Mrs. A. C. Shands and Mr. L. H. Holmes, a prominent real estate and loan agent of Kansas City, Mo. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. M. Wells, after which Mr. and Mrs. Holmes left over the C. & O. for a wedding trip which will include Virginia Beach, Niagara Falls and other places of interest.
Newspaper Articles
Staunton Spectator and Vindicator, June 3, 18972579
Mrs. Annie Shands, who has for some time been in Kansas City, is on a visit to friends in this city.
Staunton Spectator and Vindicator, June 29, 18992577
Elverton Shands, of Rockingham, has lost three valuable horses. They were poisoned and arrests will likely be made at once.
Harrisonburg Daily News-Record, August 16, 19072152
Entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Shands
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Elverton A. Shands, two miles northwest of town, on the Mt. Clinton turpike, was the scene of an enjoyable social gathering Wednesday night when a number of their young friends were entertained in honor of several guests. Dancing was the feature of the evening, and not until after 2 o'clock did the dancers reluctantly leave their enjoyment and start on their return homeward in a large wagonette.
The house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Shands were Misses Hannah, of Norfolk; Nannie Yancey, of Elkton; Mary Yancey, of McGaheysville; Louise Hopkins and sister, of McGaheysville.
Those who went from town were Misses Helen Lewis, of Lynnwood; Ellen Roller, of Charleston, W. Va.; Annie Blackburn, of Grottoes; and Lillian Berlin, of Bridgewater; Frankie Liggett, Mary Coffman Liggett, Virginia Roller; Messrs. Payne M. Avis, Samuel Fletcher, William Bell, J. F. Blackburn, Lunsford Lewis, C. B. Williamson, Shacklett Bear, Elverton Shands, and Arthur Whige, of Charlottesville.
Harrisonburg Daily News-Record, September 3, 19072271
Dance Near Town Friday Night
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Shands gave a delightful dance, at their home on the Mt. Clinton pike, Friday night, in honor of their guest, Miss Mary Hanna, of Norfolk. Among those present were: Misses Louise and nannice Mason, Annie Blackburn, of Grottoes, Lillian Berlin, Belle Daingerfield, of Alexandria, Mary Coffman Liggett and Mary Funkhouser; Messrs. Wm. M. Bell, J. Frank Blackburn, Joe Blackburn, of Grottoes, Tom Harcsberger, of Elkton, Archie Lewis, Ralph Staples, Gordon Kent, E. A. Shands, jr., and T. C. Firebaugh.
Harrisonburg Daily News-Record, February 1, 19162153
BARN ON SHANDS FARM DESTROYED BY FLAMES
Mrs. Shands Knocked Down by Frightened Horse—Loss Estimated at $3,000 to $4,000
Fire yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clcok destroyed a large barn on the farm of E. A. Shands, two miles northwest of Harrisonburg, on the Mount Clinton Turnpike. Sparks from a fire, where hogs were being slaughtered, were communicated to a straw stack and then to the barn. A high wind blowing at the time put in jepoardy another barn and several out houses on the place, as well as the Shands residence.
A telephone message was sent to Harrisonburg calling for assistance. Several members of the fire departmetn went to the Shands farm, but the fire was too remote for the Harrisonburg Company to render any assistance. Before night the flames were under control and the other buildings on the Shands place were out of danger.
Mrs. Shands had a narrow escape from serious injury when the fire was discovered. Two horses were in the stable. One of the animals was taken from the burning building without any trouble, but the other animal became frightened and knocked Mrs. Shands down, pawing her to some extent. She succeeded in getting away without suffering serious injury.
No definite estimate of the loss could be secured last night, but it is believe to be between $3,000 and $4,000. The building was insured in the Loudoun Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
A number of persons from Harrisonburg went to the fire in automobiles and other vehicles, when the tannery whistle sounded the alarm.
Harrisonburg Daily News-Record, February 2, 19201823
DR. ISAAC SMITH DEAD
Uncle of E. A. Shands Dies at Peel Tree, West Virginia
Dr. Isaac Smith, of Peel Tree, W. Va., a son of the late Abram Smith, of Harrisonburg, died at his home January 15, of heart disease, after a brief illness. He was sixty years old.
Dr. Smith was a practicioner of medicine and enjoyed a large practice in the territory surrounding Peel Tree. He was known through the extensive territory where he practiced as an excellent citizen, and one thoroughly devoted to his calling.
During the last years of his life he was an extensive land owner, and also was engaged in raising pure-bred Hereford cattle.
He is survived by his wife and by two daughters, Mrs. Lee Maxwell and Mrs. Creed Ward.
He was a brother-in-law of the late Jonathan Peale, of Cross Roads and an uncle of E. A. Shands.
Obituaries
Hartford Courant, February 15, 192211585
Luman H. Holmes
Luman Hoyt Holmes of Kansas City died last night at 812 Main street, the residence of the late Wilbur F. Coe. Mr. Holmes had been ill since the first of September, when he was stricken while spending the summer at Highland Lake. He was a native of Winsted and in his early life moved West, finally locating in Kansas City, where he was a successful business man. The funeral will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the Second Congregational Church, Dr. S. T. Clifton officiating. The body will be placed in the Forest View Cemetery vault.
Harrisonburg Daily News-Record, November 5, 19359977
E. A. SHANDS DIES; RETIRED LAWYER
Funeral Services Wednesday—Once Partner of Judge John Paul, Sr.
Elverton A. Shands, age 81, retired lawyer and farmer and for many years prominent in the business and social life of Harrisonburg, died at nine o'clock last night at his home on South Main Street, after a lingering illness.
Mr. Shands had been in failing health for the past several years, but his condition did not become critical until two weeks ago. He suffered a fall some months ago which brought on complications and then paralysis.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. Other arrangements had not been made late last night.
Born in Rockingham
Mr. Shands was a son of Captain Elvert A. and Martha Smith Shands and was born and reared in Rockingham county. He was educated at the University of Virginia, graduating in law. Returning home he began the practice of his profession and a short time later became a partner of the late Judge John Paul.
Some years later, after Judge Paul entered political life, Mr. Shands opened his own office and practice for a number of years before retiring from the bar and gave his attention to farming.
Prominently Connected
Mr. Shands was prominently connected throughout the state. His family have been prominent in the affairs of Harrisonburg since before the revolutionary war.
Mr. Shands is a cousin of William R. Shands, who is director of Virginia's legislative research board and is a kinsman of many well-known East Virginia families.
Mr. Shands, a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, contributed liberally to religious causes. Among other contributions he made was the donation of the North Side Mission, which was first given to his church and then turned over to the Federation of Churches, to use as they saw fit.
He had many friends among the older residents of Harrisonburg, who knew him as a loyal friend.
Mr. Shands is survived by his widow, Mrs. Margie Hering Shands, a sister of E. A. Hering and the late Charles Hering, and one son, E. A. Shands, Jr., of Wilmington, N. C.
Harrisonburg Rockingham Register, December 29, 18932627
The many friends of Mrs. Annie Shands were shocked yesterday by the announcement of the death of her little son Henry, which occurred Wednesday night at 10 o'clock. The little fellow had been sick for several days with a severe cold, which developed into membraneous croup, and death soon followed. Henry was a bright, intelligent little fellow, and was the idol of his grandfather, Captain H. L. Hoover.—Staunton News.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| June 6, 1860718 | Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia | |
| September 20, 1870721 | Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia |
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| June 10, 1880720 | Rockingham County, Virginia | |
| June 7, 1900713 | Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia |
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| April 15, 1910712 | Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia |
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| January 31, 1920714 | Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia |
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| April 21, 1930717 | Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia |
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| April 3, 19402504 | Harrisonburg, Virginia |
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