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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
Reading's Piano Maker
John B. Schoener was born in Reading, PA in 1807. He was the second child and second son of William B. and Catherine (née Boyer)...
Jun 16, 20243 min read
William B. Schoener, Jr. - Part 2
William's story continues. For Part One, click here. Besides mulberry trees, William also had a vineyard a peach orchard that contained...
Jun 9, 20244 min read
William B. Schoener, Jr. - Part 1
Welcome to my 250th post! William B. Schoener, Jr. was born on 29 February 1812 in Reading, PA. He was the fourth child and third son of...
Jun 3, 20243 min read
Sgt. Schoener, Artificer
Johann Wilhelm Schoener (recorded as Johann Wilhelm Schiner in the church record), my 5x great grandfather, was born on 3 December 1749...
Jan 10, 20223 min read
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