Jesse SHILL (1882-1948)

1 Jesse Samuel SHILL^1,2,3,4 (1882-1948) [8199]. Born 31 Dec 1882.⁴ Marr Margaret Lovilla DUNCAN 1 Jun 1904.¹ Died 29 May 1948, Burley, ID.³

From the Davis County Clipper.

August 11, 1899 - "Jesse Shill, of this place, and Josiah Taylor, of Henefer, had a thrilling experience with mountain lions on the 3rd inst. while herding sheep for Mr. William Stevens, about 5 miles back of Henefer. They ran across what they believed to be five young wildcats and pursued them, one being caught by the Shill boy. He had no more than made the capture before he was attacked by the mother - which proved to be a mountain lion. At it sprang at him it caught his ear. Just at this moment, the dogs pounced upon the infuriated lion which diverted her attention from the boys, who made as fast as possible for camp. After getting a gun they went back and shot the old lion and three of the cubs; one cub made it's escape and one was captured. The latter was taken to Henefer and will be raised by Mr. Stevens. The people of Henefer, many of whom are sheep owners, think the boys did a good thing, as their sheep would also have been exposed to the ravages of these beasts."

February 14, 1913 - "Jesse Shill has the smallpox. He was taken ill the first of the week, but he has a light case."

March 5, 1920 - "Jesse Shill of Malta, Ida., is in town. He has sold his place in the Gem state and is looking around for a new location.

April 4, 1920 - Jesse Shill and family have sold their place at Malta, Ida. and bought a ranch at Acequia, Ida. They have moved to their new home."

November 14, 1924 - "Jesse Shill and son, Jesse, Jr., who came down to attend the funeral of the senior Mr. Shill's sister, Mrs. Leon Brown, expect to return to their home in Malta, Idaho, tonight."

Sources

1	"Marriage announcement of Jesse Shill and Villa Duncan in the Davis County Clipper, June 3, 1904".

2	"1920 ID, Cassie, Malta census".

3	"Idaho State Death Index, 1911-51".

4	"WWI Selective Service registration card".