Wilbur Clifford Ealy at the age of 20 went to Indianapolis, Indiana and
learned the trade of a sawsmith. In 1906 he secured a position in a saw
company in Columbus, OH where he met Bessie Belle Shaner. Two years later, in
1908 he secured work in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Bessie Belle Shaner
followed her love up to Canada and they were married on February 20, 1909.
Eleven months later on Jan 24, 1910, their union was blessed with a baby boy.
The named him James Clifford Ealy. Within the next few years Wilbur moved
back to Indianapolis, IN and Bessie being pregant with the second child went
to her Father's home in Columbus, Ohio and remained until July. At that time
she and her sister Laura May Shaner, with baby James went to Indianapolis,
Indiana. On August 2, 1912 another baby boy was born. He was named Arthur
Raymond Ealy.
In 1917 the family moved back to Columbus, Ohio. Again they moved in 1929, to
Philadelphia, PA. James Clifford Ealy was married to Mary Charlotte Hays in
Columbus in 1929 before the left in 1932. During the depression the family
retuned to Columbus, Ohio to live with James H.. Shaner. In the fall of 1932
Wilbur found work in St. Louis, Missouri and on February 28, 1933 Bessie and
Arthur joined him. Bessie and Wilbur Ealy lived in various locations in the
St. Louis area during the rest of their lifetimes.
Clifford and Mary remained in the Ohio area, upon the return from Philadelphia.

1. 1. James Clifford EALY b. 24 Jan 1910, Hamilton, Ontario, Canda; c. Church Christ, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; d. 12 Feb 1994, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; bur. 15 Feb 1994, Glen Rest Cem., Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.
2. Arthur Raymond EALY

Catherine (Kate) and her brothers and sister became orphans after the deaths
of Father in 1864 and Mother in 1867. They were raised by their Aunts and
Uncles, in the Powell and Peters Families. Kate was rasied by James Napoleon
Peters and his wife Elizabeth J. Powell, until she married James Harvey Shaner.

1. Arthur Eugene SHANER b. 26 Jun 1883, Truro Twp., Franklin Co., Ohio; d. 24 Feb 1950, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; bur. 26 Feb 1950, Union Cem., Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.
2. 3. Bessie Belle SHANER b. 6 May 1886, Truro Twp., Franklin Co., Ohio; d. 14 Jul 1977, Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri; bur. 17 Jul 1977, Memorial Park, Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri.
3. Clifford Archibald SHANER b. 6 May 1886, Truro Twp., Franklin Co., Ohio; d. 3 Aug 1937, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; bur. 5 Aug 1937, Mt. Calvary, Franklin, Ohio.
4. Glendon Bish SHANER b. 29 Oct 1889, Truro Twp., Franklin Co., Ohio; d. 21 Dec 1928, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; bur. 23 Dec 1928, Union Cem., Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.
5. Laura May SHANER b. 22 Nov 1892, Truro Twp., Franklin Co., Ohio; d. 26 Feb 1983, Ft. Pierce, St. Lucie, Florida; bur. 2 Mar 1983, Lakewood Park, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.
6. Lawrence Neil SHANER b. 19 Jan 1903, Viloet Twp., Fairfield, Ohio; d. 12 Dec 1996.

This information was found in the National Archives Records.
Adam Shelby Shaner, served in the Civil War or the War of the Rebellion. He
enlisted in the 18th Ohio Volunteer Regiment on 2 October 1861.
He was in Company G. He served three years. He was discharged on 6 February
1863 at Nashville, Tennessee for a disability. During his term of service he
was appointed a Corporal on 24 Oct 1861.
The following is a statement made by Adam Shelby Shaner in his Declaration for
an original Invalid Pension:
He States:
He contracted chronic diorrhora and piles and chills and fever. He further
states taht while at Nashville, Tennessee on or about December 18, 1862 while
loading comissary stores, he injured his left hand by being caught between the
wagon box and a barrel when his colored assistant with more force than
necessary pushed the barrel up, there by crushing he hand, where it had once
been injured before the war. The last injury caused pieces of bone to come
out and permanently disable the hadn resulting in an "aucholosis of the left
wrist". He further states that chills and fever resulted in reheumatism.
His pension was granted. he originally filed for pension on 19 Nov 1888, and
was paid $12.00 a month, when granted 28 Jul 1890
He moved to Madison Township, Franklin Count, Ohio about 1869. He is listed
in "The History of Madison Township, Franklin County, Ohio" a book published
in 1902 by George F. Baries. It shows that Adam operated a repair shop form
1870-1890. He also listed as Marshal of Canal Winchester, from 1873-1875.
Adam S. Shaner was also listed as Mayor of Groveport, Franklin County, Ohio.
In 1892 (Robert A. Shaw and Adam Shaner each had 78 votes, a tie, lots were
cast and Mr. Shaner won. On March 8, 1893, Mr. Shaner had a stroke of
paralysis and Robert A. Shaw was appointed for the balance fo the term.) Adam
S. Shaner was paralysed until his death on 12 Feb 1897
After the death of his first wife, he married Mrs. Sarah Alspach on 21 Aug
1884, in Franklin County, Ohio.
She had been married twice before and had children from her first marriage.
She died 9 Jul 1900, in Groveport, Franklin County, Ohio
Marriage records 3 Aug 1848 Vol.2-3 p.192 Perry County, OH

BURIAL: Nancy Gillespie Shaner was origionly buried in the Powell Graveyard at
Brice, Ohio according to a statement by Ruth E. Burgoon, her daughter. In the
claim of Adam Shelby Shaner for Civil War Pension. The body was later taken
to the Union Grove Cemetery in Canal Wionchester, Ohio.

1. Martha Jane SHANER b. 17 Jun 1849, Clayton Twp., Perry Co., Ohio; d. 4 Jan 1934, Brice, Franklin, Ohio; bur. 7 Jan 1934, Pisgah Cem., Fairfield, Viloet Twp., Ohio.
2. Robert H. SHANER b. 1851, Clayton Twp., Perry Co., Ohio; d. 1929, Piggott, Clay, Arkansas; bur. 1929, Piggott, Clay, Arkansas.
3. Margaret E. SHANER b. 26 Apr 1853, Clayton Twp., Perry Co., Ohio; d. 2 Apr 1945, Piggot, Clay, Arkansas; bur. 4 Apr 1945, Piggot Cem., Clay, Piggot, Arkansas.
4. Mary L. SHANER b. 1856, Clayton Twp., Perry Co., Ohio.
5. 6. James Harvey SHANER b. 21 Dec 1858, Ward Twp., Hocking Co., Ohio; d. 20 Jun 1941, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; bur. 23 Jun 1941, Union Cem., Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.
6. Ida Belle SHANER b. Jan 1861, Saltillo, Perry, Ohio; d. 24 Nov 1921, Duval, Pickaway, Ohio; bur. 27 Nov 1921, Union Grove, Franklin, Canal Winchester, Ohio.
7. Harriet Judith SHANER b. 27 Nov 1864, Saltillo, Perry, Ohio; d. 5 Mar 1945, Crooksville, Perry, Ohio; bur. 8 Mar 1945, Crooksville Maus, Perry, Crooksville, Ohio.
8. Joseph Benton SHANER b. 19 Sep 1867, Saltillo, Perry, Ohio; d. 7 Oct 1942, Marion, Marion, Ohio.
9. Catherine Lehman SHANER b. 21 Nov 1870, Canal Winchester, Franklin, Ohio; d. 20 May 1940, Haskins, Wood, Ohio; bur. 22 May 1940, Union Hill Cem., Wood, Tontogany, Ohio.