James and Mabel Shivers' Farm

James and Mabel Shivers' Farm

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The home of James (1884-1945) and Mabel (1882-1972) Shivers’ farm circa 1940s. The farm was located in what is now the 8300 block of Davis Boulevard. The house was later replaced with a red brick home. John Thomas Shivers (1855-1923), James’ father, bought 240 acres of timberland for $13 an acre after arriving from Alabama by wagon train. He built a log cabin near this site. Three generations of Shivers lived on this land. James’ son Johnny (1909-1983) married Aline Bost (1915-2012) lived on the land until their deaths. Descendants of the Shivers still live there today.

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