Shaver, F. A., Arthur P. Rose, R. F. Steele, and A. E. Adams, compilers.  "An
Illustrated History of Central Oregon." ("Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam,
Wheeler, Crook, Lake, & Klamath Counties")  Spokane, WA: Western Historical
Publishing Co., 1905.  p. 597.
 
CLAYTON SHANE

     who is a substantial farmer of Gilliam county, resides about twelve miles
southeast from Arlington, on Eightmile creek. He owns four hundred and eighty
acres of good land and devotes himself almost exclusively to raising grain. He
has some stock and often turns off a few head, but grain is his staple. He is an
industrious representative of the agricultural population and has wrought out a
good success in his labors here.
     Clayton Shane was born in Michigan, on March 5, 1850, the son of William
and Esther (Fry) Shane, natives of New York. The father was a pioneer to
Michigan and farmed there until his death. The mother came to Michigan with her
parents and is now living on the old homestead of her Husband. Our subject was
well educated in Michigan and Indiana, and then wrought in a store in Michigan
for five years. In 1878, he made up his mind to try the west, selecting
California as the objective point. For eight years he farmed there with
reasonable success, and then came north. It was 1886 when Mr. Shane landed in
Oregon and after due search he selected a homestead where he now lives. Since
then he has added a half section by purchase and has made it a choice wheat
farm. He has added improvements in good shape and has handled the business with
display of ability. Inasmuch as Mr. Shane started in life without means and has
now a good property it speaks well of his industry and his wisdom in managing
his business.
     In 1892, Mr. Shane married Miss Jennie Montague, who was born in Kansas and
came to Oregon with her parents. To this union five children have been born:
Earl, Raymond, George, Alvin, Milton.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in November 2010 by Diana Smith.
Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned
above.