The Art of Jacob B. Schoener
Following up on last week's post , here are some examples of Jacob's artwork. The following three works are from my personal collection....
Aug 25, 20241 min read
The Portrait & Miniature Painter
Jacob Boyer Schoener was born in Reading, PA in 1805, the eldest child of William and Catherine ( née Boyer) Schoener. By the age of...
Aug 18, 20244 min read
My Sparks Line
As one story goes, Simon Sparks was born in a highland clan in Western Scotland. Others state that he was born in England or Ireland. ...
Aug 11, 20243 min read
The Combat Engineer, Part 3
For Part 2, click here . Elmer Shaner reported to the Group Commander at Karlsruhe Airfield on 2 April 1952 and assumed command of the...
Jul 22, 20245 min read
The Combat Engineer, Part 2
For Part 1, click here. After arriving in Hampton Roads, Elmer remained there until 1 September 1945 when he received 30 days...
Jul 14, 20247 min read
The Combat Engineer, Part 1
Elmer Ellsworth Shaner was born on 3 March 1921 in Turtle Creek, PA. He was the only child of George L. and Ruby (née Ayers) Shaner. By...
Jul 7, 20248 min read
A Blue In Gray
John Monroe Blue was born March 25, 1834, four miles north of Romney, Virginia, now West Virginia, along the banks of the South Branch of...
Jun 30, 20245 min read
