Monthly Archives: August 2010
Obituary of Thomas Shane
This obituary was published in the Crosby Journal, April 28, 1922 and carries an incorrect spelling of the Shane surname. The article spells the name “Schane” instead of “Shane.” Thomas was the son of James Shane and Theresa (McDonough) Shane. … Continue reading
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Obituary of Robert Nolan Shane
My Grandfather, Robert Nolan Shane died of Pernicious Anemia in Portland, Oregon in 1918. Here’s his obituary from the Oregon Journal newspaper: SHANE, in this city February 16, Robert N. Shane, aged 55 years, beloved husband of Susan C. Shane, … Continue reading
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Robert Shane and the Agricultural Census
There are several agricultural census years available at Ancestry.com and possibly other sites as well… I got started on Ancestry so my information comes from them. One of the things that happened was I couldn’t find my ancestor Robert Shane … Continue reading
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Land Rush and the Shanes
What do you think of when the words “land rush” come to mind? Oklahoma, California, or maybe Alaska? Did you know that there was also a land rush in Iowa? Prior to Iowa’s territorial status most who came to the … Continue reading
Marian Adele (Everest) (Healy) Vik. RIP
As my sister Pat and I drove to the small town of Cathlamet in Southwestern Washington we began to reminisce about our growing up years and the many trips we made to visit our Aunt, Uncle and Cousins who lived … Continue reading
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