| Conrad Shuey, eldest child of John and Susanna (Bush) Shuey, was born April 17, 1814, on his father's farm, two miles south of Harrison City, in Hempfield township. He was educated in the subscription schools and early adopted the life of a farmer. On the occasion of his marriage the farm now owned by his son, Henry David Shuey, was given him, and on this property, situated one mile north of Greensburg, he resided during the greater portion of his life. He was also the owner of another farm in his native township, and about eight years before his death purchased and removed to a residence near town. He was a Republican in politics and in 1834 united with the First Reformed church, remaining a member to the close of his life. He married Maria, daughter of John Holtzer, of Franklin township, and among their ten children were two sons: Henry David, see forward; and Simon P. Mrs. Shuey died and Mr. Shuey subsequently married Sarah C. Braughy. He died May 15, 1893.16 |