Shemeley Family History & Genealogy

Thomas Gregory Shemeley born in Pennsylvania Hospital on December 28, 1936. Parents- Clifford J. Shemeley & Elizabeth V. Reilly. Thomas Shemeley was raised in Westmont (Haddon TWP, NJ): Attended Camden Catholic High School and La Salle College. Graduated from La Salle College with a Business Degree in May 1958. Thomas Shemeley worked for a container company for a number of years in various Sales Positions. After moving from the Strawbridge Ave family home in March 1961- Mr. Shemeley lived in a small apartment on the border of Collingswood/ Camden NJ: On February 03, 1962 Thomas Shemeley and Martha (Haley) Shemeley purchased a three bedroom home on 92 Saratoga Road in Stratford NJ: Thomas Shemeley lived in this home with his then wife Martha Leigh Haley (Shemeley)- and son Thomas Jr- (born Oct 1961): After 8 years of residing as a married couple, Thomas Shemeley filed for Divorce from Martha Shemeley: Records indicate that a period of 24 months had passed before the Divorce was granted in New Jersey: According to public recorded documents the couple Divorce was finalized on October 18, 1971 in Camden County NJ: Filed with the Family Court/ Chancery Division: Thomas Shemeley moved from the Stratford NJ residence in July 1975. Thomas Shemeley relocated to Rodchester New York after accepting a promotion from his then employer. After residing in Rodchester NY for 6 years, Mr. Shemeley moved back to Southern New Jersey. Mr. Shemeley resided at 252 Strawbridge Ave for a period of 13 months before purchasing another home on Park Blvd in Haddon TWP NJ. He purchased a home on Park Blvd in Haddon Township NJ in May 1982. Married for the second time on January 27, 1983 to Suzanne Ramsdale. This was Mr. Shemeley's second marriage and Miss Ransdale's first. Mr. Shemeley and Suzanne Ramsdale (Shemeley) separated in 1986: The Divorce was initiated by Thomas G. Shemeley: This marriage lasted about 3 years and some odd months. Not much is known about the second wife Suzanne. It is believed that she went back to live in Henrietta New York near her parents farm. Suzanne Ramsdale (Shemeley) did re-marry. However, it is unknown when this marriage occurred. The Shemeley Vs. Ramsdale Divorce was finalized on February 09, 1987 in Camden County New Jersey: Susanne (Ramsdale) Shemeley was residing out of state at the time this Divorce action was filed: Therefore, Laws within the State of New York may differ in this Divorce action: No provision or financial disclosure was noted within this Divorce action: **Catholic based Annulments Void a previous marriage from Church Archived Documents. However, Legal Divorce Documents remain on file indefinitely within the County that the Divorce was granted: No correlation between a church based annulment and a legal divorce document. Property records indicate Thomas Shemeley sold his property on Park Blvd in Haddon Township NJ in October 2022. It is Publicly Recorded that the property was sold for $600-K: Probably due to old age and health problems Thomas Shemeley now resides in an assisted care type facility somewhere in Southern New Jersey.

Mary (Nancy) was the second child born to Clifford J. Shemeley & Elizabeth V. Reilly on September 16, 1932: She had an older brother James F. Shemeley born August 28, 1930, and a younger brother Thomas G. Shemeley born December 28, 1926. While employed at Campbell Soup Company, Nancy attended Joel Spivak Modeling School in Philadelphia PA. She participated in runway modeling as well as Advertisements for Max Factor Lipstick. The school did provide a portfolio of photos and events to each enrolled student at the school. The school closed in 1970 and the building was torn down in June 1973.

James was the first born. James Francis Shemeley was born in Philadelphia- PA on 08/28/30: James first resided with his parents on S. Clinton Street in Oaklyn NJ until age 2. He then resided with his parents in Camden NJ for a short time. Until finally settling on Strawbridge Ave in Westmont (Haddon TWP- NJ): At age 24 James Shemeley married Marie Rapczynski from Camden-NJ. Together he and his wife raised five children. Mr. Shemeley is a Business Graduate of La-Salle College. Employed by Campbell Soup Co most of his working career until his retirement in 1992. James F. Shemeley and his family lived several places such as Haddon Heights NJ, Washington DC, King of Prussia PA, Pittsburgh PA. Mr. & Mrs Shemeley relocated with their five children for the last time to Florida in 1977.

Clifford Shemeley of Collingswood, Camden County, NJ was born on September 20, 1894 at Residence {Spruce St, Camden-NJ}. Clifford was baptized in Camden. He was in a relationship with Elizabeth V (Reilly) Shemeley, and had children James Francis Shemeley, Mary (Nancy) Shemeley /Rapacchiano:, and Thomas G Shemeley. Clifford Shemeley died at age 79 years old on August 4, 1974 at Blackwood, and was buried at Schaufhauser Funeral Services in Collingswood.

Forman M Shemeley of Riverside, Burlington County, NJ was born on March 7, 1923, and died at age 66 years old on June 8, 1989.

Norman Lester Shemeley of Levittown, Bucks County, PA was born on September 1, 1923, and died at age 82 years old on December 20, 2005. Norman Shemeley was buried at Washington Crossing National Cemetery Section 1 Site 1340 830 Highland Road, in Newtown.

Roland G Shemeley of Willingboro, Burlington County, NJ was born on October 6, 1926, and died at age 78 years old on January 20, 2005.

James H Shemeley of Mount Holly, Burlington County, NJ was born on May 4, 1913, and died at age 62 years old on May 15, 1975.

Mother of Clifford J. Shemeley and Thomas Shemeley

Thomas Shemeley's second wife. Originally from Henrietta NY: The couple married in February 1983 (Rochester-NY). Resided in Haddon TWP-NJ: Separated in June 1986. Divorced in 1987. Ms. Ramsdale returned to Henrietta-NY immediately following Separation.

Martha Haley married Thomas Shemeley in Greensburg PA on March 3, 1961. The couple had one child born later that year. The marriage ended in Divorce on 10/18/1971:

The only child of Thomas G Shemeley and Martha Lee Haley born in October 1961 in Camden, NJ.

Wife of Clifford Shemeley. The couple met in early 1928 and married on September 16, 1929 in the Over-Brook section of Philadelphia-PA {St. Gregory RC Church}. Due to the Death of her father John Reilly on 9/12/29: a small informal ceremony was held. Guests included- Bride & Groom- Mary A. Morrison{witness} and Oscar Doughl {witness}. Resided at various addresses until purchasing a home at 252 Strawbridge Ave, Westmont-NJ in 1938. Mrs. Shemeley resided at the Strawbridge address until June 1984. The couple raised three children together.

Leslie Wayne Shemeley of Mount Holly, Burlington County, NJ was born on April 3, 1939, and died at age 65 years old on July 12, 2004. Leslie Shemeley was buried at Bg William C Doyle Vet's Mem Cem Section KS Site 6736 350 Provinceline Road, in Wrightstown.

William M Shemeley of New Milford, Litchfield County, CT was born on April 1, 1914, and died at age 88 years old on April 7, 2002. William Shemeley was buried at Bg William C Doyle Vet's Mem Cem Section HN Site 2168 350 Provinceline Road, in Wrightstown, Nj.

Mary S Shemeley of Levittown, Bucks County, PA was born on September 13, 1928, and died at age 80 years old on May 16, 2009. Mary Shemeley was buried at Washington Crossing National Cemetery Section 1 Site 1340 830 Highland Road, in Newtown.

Benjamin A Shemeley Iii was born on March 21, 1940, and died at age 56 years old on December 31, 1996. Benjamin Shemeley was buried at Beverly National Cemetery Section I Site 273-A 916 Bridgeboro Road - Bridgeboro Road, in Beverly, Nj. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Benjamin A Shemeley Iii.

Edna M Shemeley of Williamstown, Gloucester County, NJ was born on July 12, 1902, and died at age 91 years old on July 4, 1994. Edna Shemeley was buried at Beverly National Cemetery Section W Site 2357 916 Bridgeboro Road - Bridgeboro Road, in Beverly.

Vera M Shemeley of Port Monmouth, Monmouth County, NJ was born on August 19, 1912, and died at age 85 years old on June 3, 1998. Vera Shemeley was buried at Bg William C Doyle Vet's Mem Cem Section HN Site 2168 350 Provinceline Road, in Wrightstown.

James Michael Shemeley was born on April 23, 1969, and died at age 43 years old on March 29, 2013. James Shemeley was buried at Bg William C Doyle Vet's Mem Cem Section KS Site 6736 350 Provinceline Road, in Wrightstown, Nj. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Michael Shemeley.