James David Shaver Jr (1891 - 1971)

Born 29 Nov 1891 in Center Point, Howard, Arkansas, United States

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Died 24 Aug 1971 at age 79 in Ashdown, Little River, Arkansas, United States

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Biography

Sergeant James Shaver Jr served in the United States Army in World War I
Service started: 3 Dec 1917
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Service ended: 27 Nov 1918

Robert David Shaver Jr., born on November 29, 1891, in Center Point, Howard County, Arkansas, was the son of James David Shaver and Sarah "Sallie" Hunter (Borden) Shaver. His early years were spent in Mena, Polk County, Arkansas, as evidenced by his presence there in the 1900 and 1910 census records.

With the outbreak of World War I, Robert answered the call to serve his country and enlisted in the army on December 3, 1917. He held the rank of sergeant and served with distinction as a member of the Central Infantry Officers Training School in Company F at Camp McArthur, Texas. His dedication to duty was commendable, and he continued to serve until his discharge on November 27, 1918.

After the war, Robert's life took various paths. In 1917, he resided in Kansas City, Missouri, and he later returned to Mena, Polk County, Arkansas, as indicated in the 1930 census records. It was on July 7, 1926, that he entered into matrimony with Mary Haizlip in Little River County, Arkansas, embarking on a new chapter of his life.

By 1930, Robert had moved to Main Street in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, where he rented a home for $45 a month and worked as an insurance agent. His career in insurance continued to thrive, and by 1940, he was residing in Ashdown, Little River County, Arkansas, where he not only owned but also operated his insurance business.

The 1950 census found Robert residing in Ashdown, Little River County, Arkansas, where he had transitioned into the role of an abstractor. This career shift showcased his adaptability and versatility in the professional world.

Robert David Shaver Jr. continued to be a part of the Ashdown community until his passing on August 24, 1971. He found his final resting place at East Memorial Gardens in Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas. Throughout his life, Robert demonstrated dedication, service, and a willingness to embrace new opportunities, leaving behind a legacy of commitment to both his country and his profession.

Sources

• 1900 United States Federal Census: Year: 1900; Census Place: Mena, Polk, Arkansas; Roll: 72; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0096 Ancestry Record 7602 #75856911
• 1910 United States Federal Census: Year: 1910; Census Place: Mena Ward 3, Polk, Arkansas; Roll: T624_61; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1374074 Ancestry Record 7884 #189109086
• 1930 United States Federal Census: Year: 1930; Census Place: Texarkana, Bowie, Texas; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342034 Ancestry Record 6224 #65364627
• 1940 United States Federal Census: Year: 1940; Census Place: Ashdown, Little River, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00150; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 41-13 Ancestry Record 2442 #99815617
• 1950 United States Federal Census: National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Ashdown, Little River, Arkansas; Roll: 6163; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 41-14 Ancestry Record 62308 #32424662
• Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1922: Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: 1891 Ancestry Record 61774 #590874
• Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957: Ancestry.com. Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2011. "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957," database, FamilySearch; from Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks. Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Arkansas. Marriage records. Ancestry Record 2548 #451646
• U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985: National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 7/1/1970-9/30/1985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007 Ancestry Record 2375 #5103697
• U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014: Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File Ancestry Record 3693 #56451164
• U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918: Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Jackson Ancestry Record 6482 #31110933
• U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942: The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Arkansas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147 Ancestry Record 1002 #12897747
• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114736301/james-david-shaver: accessed 18 September 2023), memorial page for James David Shaver Jr. (29 Nov 1891–24 Aug 1971), Find A Grave: Memorial #114736301, citing East Memorial Gardens, Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by KindredWhispers (contributor 46986453).