Category Archives: Shane
Frank and Jean Shane, A Love Story
Hello to All, I’ve recently undertaken a clean-up, re-organize and re-write for my blogs …oh my… it’s taking awhile. But yesterday I did finish a re-write of my parents story: Frank and Jean Shane, A Love Story and have posted … Continue reading
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Death of the Shane Brothers
This evening I have a post for you about the Shane brothers….this would be my grandfather Robert Nolan Shane and his brother John. They died just 12 days apart in 1918 and this article appeared in the Monticello Express, April … Continue reading
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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
Bridget Shane and the Supreme Court of Iowa
Since I’m not a lawyer this lawsuit and its eventual appearance in the Iowa Supreme Court are somewhat baffling to me. However, after reading the text for the 100th time (give or take a little) it seems to me that … Continue reading
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Bridget Shane Handwriting Analysis
Recently I asked Paula Sassi to analyze the handwriting of my great-grandmother, Bridget (Hogan) Shane. Here’s a sample and Paula’s conclusions: Bridget Shane’s handwriting sample. “Bridget Shane’s handwriting shows that she was a quiet and somewhat stressed individual. As the … Continue reading
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Robert Shane Probate File
Good Evening, The probate file for Robert Shane contains 46 pages, all hand written. So rather than post them all I put up a few and try to explain a bit about what was going on and hopefully point out … Continue reading
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Robert Shane in America
Robert Shane’s life seems shrouded in mystery and contradiction. Most ancestors I’ve written about have conveniently left pictures or writings, but except for one picture presumed to be Robert I really have nothing except the rather sparse records. Here then, … Continue reading
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