Shearer and Crain family
SHEARER, CRAIN, FRANTZ
Posted By: Amy (email)
Date: 3/31/2016 at 18:24:38
Based on a limited research, I've noticed that Sarah Jane Shearer wife of Zebulon Crain, my ancestors, has similar dates as another Sarah in the county. Both Sarah Jane Shearer were born in Pennslvania on March 5. My Sarah Jane death certificate states she was born 1844 and her father was John. The one I'm curious about was born in 1843 with Christianing records naming parents.
The other Sarah Jane Shear parents were Jacob Shearer and Anna Maria "Mary" Frantz who moved from Westmoreland Co., PA to Poweshiek Co., IA eventually. I know Jacob Shearer's kids split up. Some stayed in Iowa and others to Washington. I can provide some records if someone willing to help. I don't live near Iowa.
Geoge Crain biography (Zebulon's brother)
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