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Volume 7 Winter 1999 No.1
 

Shaffer
Connections

A forum for the exchange of information on the Shaffer Heritage Shaffer Connections is published semi- annually as a non-profit family association newsletter. To be included on the mailing list send a check for $7.50, January 1, 2000 the price rises to $10.00. Dr. Jim Brown, editor; Frances Shaffer Canfield, Betty A. Shaffer Brown, advisors. Publishing address is at: Shaffer Connections, 15405 W. Elmore East Rd., Elmore, Ohio 43416. Free queries are invited as well as unsolicited manuscripts and historical information relating to the Shaffer family. The preferred method of submission is by sending an MS Word DOC, an RTF, or a TXT file via Email or by floppy disk. It is also acceptable to submit information on paper.

As with all genealogists we are looking for someone or something. In the case of the Shaffer Connections we are researchers to one degree or another looking for other Shaffers, be it ancestors, cousins, or someone else. It is the hope of Shaffer Connections to be that connection you need to find the Shaffers you are looking for in your genealogical research. This periodical is like a vehicle to get you where you want to go with your Shaffer studies, thus the train conductor in the upper left, to help you make your connection.

Continuing highlights of this issue include queries and postings gleaned from Email and the internet. Hours and hours have been spent reading through many queries in search of Shaffers. Those that have been found in the past several months are listed inside. We realize that not all of our readers have Email yet and that some of the query writers only gave their Email address. In cases where you think you might actually have a connection with the writer and you have no other recourse to reach them through your own or a friends Email account you may write back to "Shaffer Connections" and one of the editors will be happy to assist you in making your connection.
 
From: Sue Shaffer Casey, casey@usinternet.com
RE: Two separate Shaffer lines.
 
Descendants of F. John Shaffer
F. John Shaffer
Levi Shaffer
George Shaffer
Martha Ellen Shaffer, b 1849; d. 1903, Hyndman, Bedford Co., PA. She m. John S. Miller
 
 
Descendants of Peter Shaffer
1. Peter Shaffer d. in Frederick Co., Maryland. He married Rosina??
2. Jacob Schaffer, b. 1760. He m. Ann Catherine Uttz.
3. Peter Schaffer, b. 8/11/1798, Frederick Co., Maryland; d. 1884. He m. Elizabeth Brunner 9/23/1826
3. John Schaffer
3. Jacob Schaffer
3. Sophia Schaffer
3. Elizabeth Schaffer
2. George Schaffer
2. John Schaffer
2. Peter Schaffer
2. Nicholas Schaffer
2. Adams Schaffer
 
 
The above two lineages were submitted by Sue Shaffer Casey, 7180 West Paraiso, Glendale, AZ 85310. It is rare to find a "double Shaffer" like Sue who is descended from two separate Shaffer lines. For more information on these 2 Shaffer lines contact: casey@usinternet.com
 
 
From: Donald B. Shaffer (dshaffer@dialpoint.net)
RE: Leonard Shaffer, Indiana Co., PA [1880 census]
 
Leonard Shaffer, b. 3/13/1814, d. 2/19/1890 m. Elizabeth, b. 1820
2. Christy Shaffer, b. 1/23/1854, d. 11/11/1918 m1. Mary Peddicord, b. 9/23/1862, d. 5/28/1880
3. Leonard Shaffer
m2. Elizabeth C. Jones 1866-1901.
3. Sanford George Shaffer, 1897-1979 was the 8^th of 9 children that Elizabeth bore to Christy Shaffer.
 
Donald B. Shaffer
33834 Shaver Rd.
Albemarle, NC 28001-7857
 
 
 
 
Herman W. Witthoft, Sr.
Herman, married to Doris DeVane, is in his 70s now with five children. Herman’s Shafer connection comes through his mother’s side of the family, Florence Zula Shafer, the daughter of Wellington Shafer. He became interested in computers and genealogy at the same time in early 1990, the year of his retirement after 31 years employed by the State of New York. His mother was an avid genealogist for over 60 years. With what she passed along to Herman plus what he gathered on his own he now has a GEDCOM of over 58,000 people.
Herman specializes in three separate lines of the Schaeffers of Schoharie Co. and Delaware Co., New York. These three lines are descended from [1] Maria Elizabeth Schaefferin (1665-1749); [2] George Shaver and Jane Mulford, Town of Fulton, Schoharie Co., NY; and [3] descendants of Jost Hendrick Schaeffer, Shavertown, Town of Andes, Delaware Co., NY. To date they remain separate lines with no connections by marriage or blood.
On line [1] Herman has over 6439 descendants and counting spouses over 9615.
On line [2] Herman has over 768 descendants and counting spouses over 1145.
On line [3] Herman has over 1048 descendants and counting spouses over 1515.
Of course it takes a lot of leg work not to mention finger work and eye work to compile so many names but Herman does mention several books that have been helpful. They include:
Brinkman, William A., Bible and Family Records by Wm. Brinkman Historian Town of Guilderland, NY, 1943.
Jacobson, Alice H., Beneath Pepacton Waters, Beginning of Shavertown.
Jacobson, Alice H., Echoes Along the Delaware, Pepacton Press, RR1 Box 151, Andes, NY 13731.
Jones, Henry Z., Psychic Roots, Serendipity and Intuition in Genealogy.
Jones, Henry Z., The Palatine Families of New York, 1710, 1985.
 
Herman can be reached at:
141 Hudson Ave.
Chatham, NY 12037-1431
hw15@juno.com
 
 

 
The following article is a Shaffer page from the internet.
Page created by: R. Shaffer aurum15@ix.netcom.com
 
 

 
***The Shaffer Family Website***
*Shaffer Family History*
 
The Shaffer family first started with three brothers and their families immigrating from Germany in June 1710. Their names were Johann nicolaus schaeffer, his wife Maria catharina suder; their daughter Anna margaretha, and five sons, michael, caspar, peter, nicolaus and Jacob.
The other two families were Johann Michael and his wife Anna Christina schehrer, and johann friederich and his wife Anna rosina. Discouraged, and dissatisfied with their treatment after their arrival, the families left in the late fall of 1712 for schoharie valley, some 60 miles from Livingston manor, NY., Where they remained there for 10 years.
Early in 1723, the 3 families left schoharie and settled tulpehocken, in southeastern Pennsylvania. Johann nicolaus schaeffer and his family were the earliest settlers to tulpehocken. His brother johann friederich also settled the same area. Johann nicolaus' son, johann nicolaus jr., Who!was born Jan. 21, 17o6 in relsberg, Germany had a son named Johannes.
Johannes was born in tulpehocken in 1728. Johannes was raised near rehersburg in berks county, and later, he met and married Maria Eva Saab in 1749. Their first son, johan Nicholas was born on new years day in 1750, in berks county.
Two years later on October 31, 1752, my great, great, great, great grandfather john Adam Schaffer was born. Johannes and his family, wife Eva, five sons and three daughters moved northwest to Mahanoy Township in Northumberland County. In April 1775, when the colonies started getting mad at king George iii in England, and declared
Their independence, the two oldest Shaffer boys went off to fight for liberty and freedom. John Adam was a lieutenant and his brother Nicholas was a private in a company called "the associators." They both fought in the battles of Trenton and Princeton during the cold winter of 1776-1777. Their enlistment commitment ended in 1779 and john Adam mustered out at York County he married a York county girl named Elizabeth Klinefelder. After eleven children, (6 boys and 5 girls) john Adam and Elizabeth moved their family to centre county in 1801. Nicholas and his wife Juliana brosius had moved to that area nine years earlier and produced 14 kids in 22 years. John Adam was the patriarch of his day, lived to be 87 years old when he passed away in madisonburg, in 1840. His wife Elizabeth died 5 years earlier and his brother Nicholas died in 1825. All are buried in the Lutheran and reformed church cemetery in madisonburg.
 
HERE ARE THE DESCENDANTS OF JOHN ADAM SHAFFER
6th Generation
JACOB SHAFFER, the 3rd son of John Adam, born October 29, 1785;
Died November 17, 1850. Jacob married Mary Walborn from Dauphin County. They moved from Centre County in 1823, on land obtained from Mary Walborn's brother Henry Walborn. The new land was located in Jefferson County, just two counties west of Centre County. Jacob and Mary had nine children, two girls and seven boys.
 
7th Generation
HENRY SHAFFER, the 2nd son of Jacob Shaffer, born May 9, 1813;
Died December 18, 1877. Henry changed the spelling of "SHAFER" with two "F's" before moving to Jefferson County. He married Phoebe Pendleton from New York State on Jan. 20, 1842. They had four boys and one girl from their union.
 
8th Generation
JACOB PENDLETON SHAFFER, the 2nd son of Henry, born Feb. 8, 1846; died February 24, 1936. Jacob stayed on the Shaffer homestead and he and his wife Martha Smith married on February 11, 1873. They had six children, 3 boys and 3 girls. Jacob lived to the age of 90 and furnished a lot of this information to my father before 1930.
 
 
9th Generation
WILLIAM CLARENCE SHAFFER, the 1st son of Jacob P., born December 3, 1875; died June 9, 1946. William stayed on the Shaffer farm and married twice. William's first wife, Alice Wells died in 1903 and they had a set of twins; a boy and a girl, named Roland and Rosmond. They had another girl named Erma born in 1902. William married a widow named Lydia Anderson/McKee in Niagara Falls, on July 16, 1905.
William and his new bride moved to nearby Elk County. Another set of twins was born from this marriage. My father Leroy L. Shaffer and his twin Leigh was born on August 14, 1906. Leigh didn't survive past his first year and died of pneumonia in 1907.
 
10th Generation
LEROY LUCIUS SHAFFER, the 2nd son of William C., born August 14, 1906;
died June 28,1971. Leroy married my mother Valla Pauline Strong from Maroa, Illinois, on Oct. 26, 1930. The first of 4 children was Dorothy Jane, born in 1933; followed by my sister Rose Marie, born in 1936; my brother Thomas Leroy, born in 1940; and then I was born last in 1945.
 
11th Generation
RICHARD WADE SHAFFER, the 2nd Son of Leroy L., born August 27, 1945.
I married and have three children, 2 boys and one girl.
 
 
Shaffer Genealogy
 
Posted by Robert Shaffer on February 26, 1998 at 08:02:38:
 
I am researching Shaffers in Somerset Co., PA from abt 1795 until about 1870. My great-great grandfather was George Shaffer b. abt 1785 m. Mary ____ and they had at least 15 children. They lived in Allegheny Twp. Somerset Co. PA Their 10 child was Solomon b. 1823 was my great grandfather who m. Julia Ann Boyer b. 1831 in Stoneycreek Twp. Somerset Co., PA. Solomon & Julia moved to Fayette Co., PA and then to Westmoreland Co., PA. They both died in Westmoreland Co., PA.
 
Re: John Shaffer - PA>Wood Co. OH
Posted by Robert Shaffer on March 05, 1998 at 07:28:32:
In Reply to: John Shaffer - PA>Wood Co. OH posted by Nancy Smith on March 04, 1998 at 23:13:02:
Nancy, I have a John Shaffer who had at least 8 children, I have the names of five as follows:
1. John Jr. b. abt. 1784
2. George b. abt. 1785(my line) m. Mary Anna
3. Peter b. abt. 1789
4. Daniel b. abt. 1792, m. Mary Mull
5. Abraham b. abt 1795
The above five were from Allegheny Twp., Somerset Co., PA. I don't know who John Jr. married, but they had least 5 children (I don't know there names). I really don't have much on John Jr.
Bob
robert.shaffer@unisys.com
 
Shaffer Connection NY/PA
 
I'm looking for info on the Shaffers from PA Hi! My name is Don Shaffer, I'm looking for info on the SHAFFER family that lived or lives in or around Cameron County, PA.
 
My Grandad said "I was borned on Christmas day 1871, in Cameron, Cameron County, PA." That's what we want to find out. We would like to know a little about his family. His Name was Joseph (James)Melvin Shaffer. He always said his name was Joseph, BUT, his headstone in Crosby, PA says James. So which was it Joseph or James? He also said "his mother died while giving him birth." He had a sister named Jennie or Jane E., she traveled with his father; who was a woodmans, traveling camp to camp. Jennie (Jane E.) married a man named Fauver and moved somewhere in or around Buffalo, NY. My Grandad was raised by various families in and around Cameron County. Around the turn of the Century he married Eunice Deliah Rosier. (we believe they were married in Portville, NY) They had several children :
Antoinette
James
Ethel
Floyd
Lewis (this is my dad)
Robert
John
Twins Doris & Donald.
They lived in and around Cameron County, and Crosby town. Around 1916-19 they migrated to NYS, settled in Caton, NY then moved to Corning, NY. The rest we know. My uncle Don is the last living child, he is 76 years old, and would like to find out a little about his parents and where they came from, before he passes on. Any info we receive, would make a old man very happy. Thanks
Uncle Don passed away on June 6th 1998. I will still be looking for any information I can find, on the Shaffers.
don4788@clarityconnect.com
 
 
From: Iraslive@aol.com

Subject: Fwd: Johannes Schaeffer
 
First I want to thank all of you who have replied to my query concerning the Johannes Schaeffers who settled in Schoharie County, New York. I have replied individually to all of you, but would like to inform you of my current quest.
 
It seems that there were at least 5 different Johannes Schaeffers who settled in Schoharie in the early 18th century. In order to create a more accurate genealogy for all of us, I have decided to undertake the very difficult task of sorting through all of the information available to identify these and any other Johannes Schaeffers who may have lived in the area.
 
Please share with me any information you may have on your respective Johannes and his descendants, that I might compile this information. Hopefully I will have a chance to get to Schoharie before the New York winter hits, and do some further research in the original records. When finished, I will compile all of this information in a single volume, copies of which will of course be provided to each of you. I will periodically inform you of any information relevant to your families, as I untangle this web of Johannes.
 
Thank you all sincerely
Michael Hait >>
 
From: Iraslive@aol.com
Subject: Johannes Schaeffer
 
First I want to thank all of you who have replied to my query concerning the Johannes Schaeffers who settled in Schoharie County, New York. I have replied individually to all of you, but would like to inform you of my current quest. It seems that there were at least 5 different Johannes Schaeffers who settled in Schoharie in the early 18th century. In order to create a more accurate genealogy for all of us, I have decided to undertake the very difficult task of sorting through all of the information available to identify these and any other Johannes Schaeffers who may have lived in the area. Please share with me any information you may have on your respective Johannes and his descendants, that I might compile this information. Hopefully I will have a chance to get to Schoharie before the New York winter hits, and do some further research in the original records. When finished, I will compile all of this information in a single volume, copies of which will of course be provided to each of you. I will periodically inform you of any information relevant to your families, as I untangle this web of Johannes.
 
Thank you all sincerely
Michael Hait
 
From akasa@earthlink.net
Subject: Shaffer Surname
 
My ancestors Shaffers came from Holland c.1775. Jacob, wife Susan Murray and three sons; Jacob Jr., Joseph, & John. They moved from NJ to PA. Some stayed in PA, the parents and 1? son went on to OH. Westmoreland Co. was where John & wife Mary, had land and approx. 5 children. David, Peter, Jacob, Anna, Eliza, Mary Messenger (adopted). Anything familiar?
 
 
From: "Lois Shaffer" loiss@redrivernet.com
Subject: The Shaffer Bunch
 
Jim,
Hi, I have just been browsing your pages, and am enjoying the search. My maiden name is Shaffer, and my ancestors settled in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, and surrounding counties. I did not see them in your lists. I just asked my soon-to-be ex-husband for all my genealogy papers. If he does give them to me, I can share the info with you to see if we have a common ancestor. I know that Harry Shaffer is an ancestor from the Revolutionary War era, and if I remember correctly, my mother and I had the Shaffers traced back into Germany. Looking forward to sharing info between us!
Lois
 
 
From: Ricardo Schefer ras@cema.edu.ar
Subject: Isaac Schafer
 
Hello, We are looking for relatives of Isaac Schafer and Rachel (nee Kligman) Schafer who emigrated from London (Bethnal Green) to Argentina in July 1913. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the help in advance.
 
The Schefer family
Ricardo Schefer
ras@cema.edu.ar
Dick Schefer
 
From: Dot423@aol.com
Subject: Jacob & Anna Elizabeth Schaffer
 
Hi Everybody, Looking for the family of Jacob and Anna Elizabeth Schaffer from Montgomery County Pennsylvania who had a son Jacob and George Frederick born in 1763-64. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the help in advance.
The Shaffer family
 
From: "Jim Lewis" jbarlew@axs4u.net
Subject: David Shaffner & Elizabeth Shaffer
 
Judy
Thanks for your shot in the dark response to my shot in the dark query! I don't know anything about my GGrandmother Elizabeth SHAFFER (no N maiden name), except that she married David SHAFFNER on 2 Oct 1851 in Preble Co OH, and that the 1850 census shows an Elizabeth Shaffer as part of the household of Valentine SNYDER in Preble Co. When I ran across the SHAFFER/SNYDER marriage in the appropriate time frame I figured maybe Henry and Nancy were her parents and that she was living with Grandparents or an Uncle just before her marriage. I don't see a connection with your folks but there very well could be siblings involved. Just have to find the missing link.
 
Jim Lewis
 
From: Ken Titt kwt1149@viptx.net
Subject: SHAFER Family, SC, GA, TX, 1830-present date
 
I am seeking information on the following SHAFER families: William SHAFER, b. ca 1830 in SC, was married ca 1855 to Emma LOGAN, b. ca 1832, also in SC. They had two daughters. Information at present is very sketchy about them. One, named Kate, born probably around 1860, never married and died in Augusta, GA, in the 1920s. Another daughter, believed to be named Pearl, born probably in the 1860s, married a man by the name of HEATH. They were living in Augusta, GA, in the 1920s.
William and Emma's son, James Howard SHAFER, was born 28 Jan 1857, in SC. He married Louisa Anna CALLAHAM, b. 14 Dec 1844, in Lincoln Co., GA. They were married sometime in 1876 and lived in GA, TX and Mexico. William died in 1916 and Louisa Anna died in 1918, both in El Campo, Wharton Co., TX. They had three children.
1) Estella Theodoria SHAFER, b. 28 Jul 1877, Washington, Lincoln Co., Ga; married 18 Oct 1899, to Harry Centennial REDMOND
2) James Howard SHAFER, b. 19 Oct 1878, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA; married 11 Oct 1908, in Ocampo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Robbie Ann FRASIER, b. 9 May 1894, in Oceola, Hill Co., TX
3) Julian Cor SHAFER, b. 18 Apr 1888, d. 14 Sep 1917.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone that may have some information on any of these families: SHAFER, LOGAN, CALLAHAM, REDMOND, FRASIER Please email responses to me directly at: KWT1149@viptx.net Thank you for taking the time to read this.
 
Ken Titt,
Victoria, TX
 
 
From: Iraslive@aol.com
Subject: Fwd: Johannes Schaeffer
 
First I want to thank all of you who have replied to my query concerning the Johannes Schaeffers who settled in Schoharie County, New York. I have replied individually to all of you, but would like to inform you of my current quest. It seems that there were at least 5 different Johannes Schaeffers who settled in Schoharie in the early 18th century. In order to create a more accurate genealogy for all of us, I have decided to undertake the very difficult task of sorting through all of the information available to identify these and any other Johannes Schaeffers who may have lived in the area. Please share with me any information you may have on your respective Johannes and his descendants, that I might compile this information. Hopefully I will have a chance to get to Schoharie before the New York winter hits, and do some further research in the original records. When finished, I will compile all of this information in a single volume, copies of which will of course be provided to each of you. I will periodically inform you of any information relevant to your families, as I untangle this web of Johannes.
 
Thank you all sincerely
Michael Hait
 
From: JudyALH@aol.com
Subject: Shaffer/Snyder
 
Hi Jim
Shot in the dark here. My Phoebe LITTLEJOHN daughter of Abraham LITTLEJOHN and Sarah SHAFFER lived in Clark Co OH during the same time period. Is there a possibility of a relationship there? Abraham and Sarah were married in Berkeley Co VA (W/VA). I have a list of the SHAFFER marriages in Berkeley Co which were posted on the Shaffer list and can be located on Rootsweb by searching the mailing list archive.
Judy Hoard
 
 
From: LJS5593@aol.com
Subject: Germany to Western Pennsylvania Shaffers
 
In search of anyone researching the following line: Lori Shaffer (ljs5593@aol.com)
 
Descendants of Gustave E. Scheaffer
Generation No. 1
1. Gustave E.1 Scheaffer was born in Stuttgart, Germany. Child of Gustave E. Scheaffer is:
+ 2 i. John Theodore2 Shaffer, born 1863 in Plauen, German; died Abt. 1946.
 
Generation No. 2
2. John Theodore2 Shaffer (Gustave E.1 Scheaffer) was born 1863 in Plauen, German, and died Abt. 1946. He married Sophia Mathilda Nelson, daughter of ? Nelson. Children of John Shaffer and Sophia Nelson are:
! 3 i. Clifford3 Shaffer, died October 09, 1955 in San Diego, Ca.
+ 4 ii. Mary Shaffer, born September 16, 1886 in Houtzdale, Clearfield Co., Pa; died July 09, 1968 in Central City, Somerset Co., Pa.
+ 5 iii. Carl Frederick Shaffer, born Abt. 1889; died in Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa.
6 iv. William O. Shaffer, born March 03, 1893 in Punxsatawny, Jefferson Co., Pa.; died August 21, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pa. He married Catherine Coyle 1927 in Cambria Co., Pa.
+ 7 v. Merle Peter Augustus Shaffer, born February 06, 1894 in Punxsatawny, Jefferson Co., Pa; died March 04, 1955 in Elyria, Lorain Co., Oh.
8 vi. John Elmer Shaffer, born January 14, 1895 in Horatio., Cambria Co., Pa; died November 11, 1913 in Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa.
+ 9 vii. Miles Jacob Shaffer, born January 14, 1895 in Horatio., Cambria Co., Pa; died July 10, 1956 in Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa.
+ 10 viii. Paul Shaffer, born March 05, 1899 in Horatio, Cambria Co., Pa; died April 28, 1952 in Baltimore, Md.
+ 11 ix. Alma Shaffer, born Abt. 1900; died 1978 in Cleveland, Oh.
+ 12 x. Joseph G. Shaffer, born Abt. 1904; died in Cleveland, Oh.
 
 
Generation No. 3
4. Mary3 Shaffer (John Theodore2, Gustave E.1 Scheaffer) was born September 16, 1886 in Houtzdale, Clearfield Co., Pa, and died July 09, 1968 in Central City, Somerset Co., Pa. She married John Oscar Strandquest April 20, 1906 in Indiana Co., Pa, son of Edward Strandquest and Mathilda Anderson. Children of Mary Shaffer and John Strandquest are:
13 i. Walter Delano4 Strandquest. He married (1) Gazella Winters. He married (2) Elizabeth.
14 ii. Evelyn Marie Strandquest, died August 22, 1990.
15 iii. Theodore E. M. Strandquest, died July 28, 1961. He married Carrie.
 
5. Carl Frederick3 Shaffer (John Theodore2, Gustave E.1 Scheaffer) was
born Abt. 1889, and died in Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa. He married Hannah
Thomas. Children of Carl Shaffer and Hannah Thomas are:
16 i. Wiliam4 Shaffer, died Abt. 1940.
17 ii. Betty Shaffer.
 
7. Merle Peter Augustus3 Shaffer (John Theodore2, Gustave E.1 Scheaffer) was born February 06, 1894 in Punxsatawny, Jefferson Co., Pa, and died March 04, 1955 in Elyria, Lorain Co., Oh. He married Mary Bernetta Wirick January 13, 1916 in Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa, daughter of Ephraim Wirick and Anna Griffith. Children of Merle Shaffer and Mary Wirick are:
18 i. Jack Telford4 Shaffer, born September 11, 1921 in Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa; died August 09, 1985 in Hollsopple, Somerset Co., Pa. He married Betty Jane Miller June 28, 1942 in Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa.
19 ii. Lorraine Shaffer, born July 29, 1915 in Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa; died March 18, 1967 in Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa. She married William Yannutz March 1936.
20 iii. Merle Peter Shaffer. He married Rita Stine.
21 iv. Wilma Shaffer. She married Raymond Mock.
22 v. Jerome Dean, born Abt. 1933.
 
9. Miles Jacob3 Shaffer (John Theodore2, Gustave E.1 Scheaffer) was born January 14, 1895 in Horatio., Cambria Co., Pa, and died July 10, 1956 in Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa. He married Blanche Evelyn Bennett. Children of Miles Shaffer and Blanche Bennett are:
23 i. Eugene Carl4 Shaffer, born May 26, 1933 in Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa. He married Nancy Jane Miller July 19, 1952 in Two Harbors, Minnesota.
24 ii. Miles Joseph Shaffer, born June 22, 1929. He married Doris.
25 iii. infant Shaffer, born May 26, 1933.
 
10. Paul3 Shaffer (John Theodore2, Gustave E.1 Scheaffer) was born March 05, 1899 in Horatio, Cambria Co., Pa, and died April 28, 1952 in Baltimore, Md. He married Catherine Keller May 1920, daughter of Reuben Keller and Catherine Stekman. Child of Paul and Catherine is:
26 i. Dorothy Jane4 Shaffer, born August 20, 1923. She married Robert Leslie Sipes October 26, 1942.
 
11. Alma3 Shaffer (John Theodore2, Gustave E.1 Scheaffer) was born Abt. 1900, and died 1978 in Cleveland, Oh. She married (1) Roy Heller. She met (2) Spear Sheridan. She married (3) Beam. Child of Alma Shaffer and Beam is:
27 i. Richard4 Beam.
 
12. Joseph G.3 Shaffer (John Theodore2, Gustave E.1 Scheaffer) was born Abt. 1904, and died in Cleveland, Oh. He married Carrie Skocco. Children of Joseph Shaffer and Carrie Skocco are:
28 i. Robert4 Shaffer.
29 ii. Carol Shaffer.
 
 
From: "Daryl & Barbara Henderson" dbhend@htg.net
Subject: Shaffer, Nancy
 
Friend in Christ Jim, just found your web page and was glad to see the witness for OUR LORD AND SAVIOR. We are from Ohio also but are now living in El Paso, Texas. Planning on retirement next year. Moving back to great state of Ohio. We have some good friends that came from C.M.A. in northern Ohio. Served with Word of Life in Brazil. Keith and Lois Jean Britton. We used to run Christian Bookstore for Radio Station W.E.E.C. in Springfield, Ohio. Then we purchased it from them and owned it for about 14 years.
Enough trivia. We have been searching for years for my gggrandfather's wife. Nancy Shaffer married in 1827 to Alexander Henderson maybe Indiana Co., Penn. My ggrandfather Robert Henderson was born 1828 in Saltsburg, Conemaugh Twp., Indiana Co., Penn.; 2nd Child Mary Ann, 1832, Indiana Co., Penn.; 3rd Child Thomas, 1834, Penn.; 4th Child James, 1838, Penn.; 5th Child Alexander, 1840, Penn.; 6th Child Elizabeth, 1842, Penn.; 7th Child Nancy Jane, 1844, Ohio. What we were wondering is do you have any one in your Shaffer Tree that might fit? We find no Shaffer's in 1830 census in Indiana Co., Penn. So maybe they got married some where else. Any information would be appreciated.
 
Because Of HIM!!!
James 1:22
Daryl And Barbara Henderson
 
 
From: Mark Shaffer mshaffer@erols.com
Subject: Re: Orpha Shaffer
 
Karlyn,
I have 3 Orpha SHAFFER's. Let me know if any is yours.
Orpha Terrell SHAFFER, b. Oct 10, 1833 in Cuyahoga Co., OH, d. Mar 24, 1856, daughter of John & Orpha Ella (TERRELL) SHAFFER, m. Joel DENSMORE Nov 25, 1852 in Green Co., WI. Son Frank.
Orpha SHAFFER, daughter of Charles Aaron (brother of Orpha SHAFFER above) & Lydia (NOBLE) SHAFFER. Orpha married Peter JONES.
Orpha SHAFFER, daughter of George Carroll (brother of Orpha SHAFFER above) & Elizabeth Gilbert (FRANCIS) SHAFFER, married Orion BILLS. Son Arthur R.
 
 
From: "Jim Lewis" jbarlew@axs4u.net
Subject: Shaffer/Snyder
 
Looking for any info on Henry SHAFFER who married Nancy SNYDER in 1834 in Clark Co OH, Also Valentine SNYDER who was living in Washington Twp, Preble Co OH per 1850 Census, Page252. Thanks
Jim Lewis, Seguin TX
 
From: valauld@juno.com (Valerie H. Auld)
Subject: Re: Shaffer Mo.
 
Katherine:
 
Have you searched the 1920 Census for your father? That is where you need to start. You should be able to find him as an 8 year old boy with his father and that will tell you where John Seth Shaffer was born and what year. Also will tell you all his children's names. Then you should work backwards from 1920 (1910,1900, 1880) and see what you find. The 1890 census burned and will not be accessible for the most part. Do you live near a library that has this info. If you don't let me know and I'll at least check a couple of census years for you next time I'm there. My SHAFFER's were farmers in MO also. WILLIAM SHAFFER born in 1868 in Indiana, moved to Caldwell Co. MO (just north of Kansas City) as a boy and had his 11 children there between 1890-1912. Many of them ended up raising their children (my mom's generation) in Kansas City.
Valerie Hayner Auld
valauld@juno.com
Prairie Village, KS
 
"rshaffer1" rshaffer1@ameritech.net writes:
 
>Thank you for your help. My father John Daryl Shaffer was born in
>Kansas City Missouri. His father John Seth Shaffer I do not know. I do know
>that they were farmers and my father had many siblings. My father John D.
>Shaffer was born 1912, was one of the older children, that I do know.
>
>Thank again
>Katherine Shaffer
 
 
From: "rshaffer1" rshaffer1@ameritech.net
Subject: Shaffer Mo.
 
Thanks for everyone's help on the Shaffer line from Missouri. John Daryl Shaffer my father, was born in Birmingham Mo., in 1912. John Seth Shaffer his father was born in Monico Mo. in 1859. From what I was told from my father, they were farmers.
 
Thank again
Katherine Shaffer
 
 
From: "krlund" krlund@gte.net
Subject: Re: Perry Co Missouri
 
Donna,
My Schaefer family is from Cape Girardeau and Perry Co Missouri. Any connection? They came from Hesse Darmstadt Germany around 1853-4.
Kathy
 
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From: KATA51@aol.com KATA51@aol.com
Subject: Carl & Kenneth Shaffer

> Since I wrote yesterday, I pumped my mother for a little more
> information about my father's side of the family and I guess my grandfather had
> two brothers. Carl and Kenneth both Shaffer's. I guess Kenneth was
>adopted...don't know the story behind that as of yet. Maybe I can
> find out from my Aunt. So there was Albert, Carl and Kenneth. My father was
> the son of Albert Gideon and he had one sister Lois Ferne Shaffer (now
> Warner). Am looking for any of this side of the family that came from any of
> these Shaffer's. My father was Albert Donald Shaffer.
 
> >Katherine (Shaffer) Johnson
 
 
From: Avelyn Pelham beansngenes@yahoo.com
Subject: DANIEL Schafer
 
I am looking for more information about the following family. DANIEL Schafer b. 3/12/1828 d. 4/19/1914 in Saylorsburg, Monroe Co., Pa. m. Carolina McNeal. ANNIE Schafer b. 8/1/1875 in Saylorsburg, Pa. d. 4/13/1951 in Saylorsburg, Pa. m. Weldon Shoemaker. Thanks! Amy beansngenes@yahoo.com
 
 
From: KATA51@aol.com
Subject: Albert Gideon Shaffer
 
Hi: My maiden name was Katherine Ann Shaffer. My father's family came from the Ohio River Valley in Ohio. My father was Albert Donald Shaffer and his father was Albert Gideon Shaffer. Albert Gideon Shaffer had a brother Carl Adam Shaffer and we do not know anything about that side of the Shaffer's at all. I am interested in finding some of Carl's family. Thank you...
Just yet another Katherine Shaffer now Johnson
 
 
From: The Captain aia@wam.umd.edu
Subject: Re: Shaffer Missouri
 
I have a Seth Shaffer who moved to Mercer County MO from Gallia Co. Ohio in 1840. He & Margaret had a son John (1837) & a son Seth (1856).
Princeton is the county seat (home of Calamity Jane). Mercer is on the Iowa border in the center of the state.
 
Gregg Shaffer
Silver Spring MD
 
rshaffer1 wrote:
 
I am looking for information on any Shaffer from Missouri . My grandparents are John Seth Shaffer b. 1857, married Grace Hunter b. 1877. My father name is John Daryl Shaffer b. February 11, 1912 died June 26,1983 Chicago IL. married to Joanne R. Kardelis. John Daryl Shaffer had many siblings, I don't know any of their names. John D. Shaffer children are Cheryl Shaffer (Oquendo),(IL) Ruth Shaffer (IL) Katherine L. Shaffer (IL). If anyone has any leads to this family line, please contact me at, rshaffer1@ameritech.net. Thank you for your help.
 
Katherine Shaffer
 
From: "Lena Wilson" lwilson@midusa.net
Subject: Shaffer in IL & KS
 
George SHAFFER (d.o.b. unknown, d. Jan. 4, 1895 in Waynesville, IL) was married to Katherine KINSEL (b. May 13, 1831, Zanesville, OH; d. Mar, 1910, Waynesville, IL). They had 4 children: Edward T. (1850-1917), Aaron Henry (known as A.H., 1853-1915), Benjamin (unknown), and Lyb (maybe short for Elizabeth), all born in McLean Co., IL. Edward & Aaron both moved to Kansas. I don't know anything about Benjamin. Lyb married Andrew BROCK and lived in IL. Edward T. SHAFFER was married to Sarah McNEIL (1846-1937) and they had approx. 7 children.
 
Aaron Henry SHAFFER was married to Colista CRITCHFIELD (b.1855, McLean Co. IL, d.1925, Bourbon Co., KS). They are my husband's g-g-grandparents. They had 6 children: George S. (1875-1898), Belle (1879-1956, g-grandma), Kate (1887-1915), Ted (1888-1912), Aaron Henry, Jr. (1893-1979), and Charles (unknown). The older children were born in Illinois and moved to Kansas with Aaron & Colista.
 
Lena Wilson
ICQ #11337512
lwilson@midusa.net
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/w/i/l/Lena-L-Wilson/index.html
 
 
 
From: "Frieda M. McNeil" mcfence@eohio.net
Subject: William Micheal SHAFFER
 
Iam in deep need of help, trying to solve a mystery., it's my gr.g.father, William Micheal SHAFFER. He was born1886, possably Dublin, Franklin, Ohio(this is state on one sons birth record and a family bible, which is lost). He married an Ida Mae GUNION on the 12th. Of March, 1892 in Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio. He died in 1936 and buried at Upland Cemetery in Yorkville, Jefferson, Ohio. I can not find any record or dath record to verify who he is. Which means I am at a stand still on that link. He and his family lived in Steubenville, Brilliant, Jefferson, Ohio and Wellsburg, Brooke, W.Va. I am at my wits end. Is there anyone else working possably on this line or knows where I can begin again. Any help would be of great help. Thank you for your time and help in advanve. Frieda McNeil mcfence@eohio.net
 
 
From: "Jim Lewis" jbarlew@axs4u.net
Subject: Shaffer
 
Trying to add to my little knowledge of my GGrandmother Elizabeth SHAFFER Shaffner. Date and place of birth unknown. Search of your index shows she married my GGrandfather David SHAFFNER in Preble Co 2 Oct1851. They had 8 boys and 2 girls between 1852-70 in Richland, Crawford, Shelby, Logan, Preble and Champaign Counties. David remarried in 1880, fixing Elizabeth's date of death somewhere between 1870 - 1880.. Any help appreciated.
Jim Lewis, Seguin, TX Native Piquad jbarlew@axs4u.net
Miami County Ohio Genealogy Researchers page at http://www.tdn-net.com/genealogy
 
 
From: Booatbeach@aol.com
Subject: Fwd: Shaffer
 
This was on my Miami Co Ohio list Can anyone help this fellow..reply private as he isn't a member of this list that I am aware of??
Mary Ann
 
 
 
 
From: LILJEQUIST FAMILY lilquist@pacbell.net
Subject: Bucks Co Births Record PA

 
Kim
 
 
From: "Sally A Shaner" sshaner@alaweb.com
Subject: John Schaeffer
 
Candy (gtanderson), Michael (mbshafer), and Mary (mbrewer). I have some points to discuss about the John Schaeffer family.
Sally sshaner@alaweb.com
 
From: "Sally A Shaner" sshaner@alaweb.com
Subject: John Schaeffer, 1775-1848, Westmoreland Co., PA
 
According to a well-documented genealogy compiled by Victor A. Young, 1996, JOHN SCHAEFFER was born 1775, d. 1848 in Westmoreland Co., PA, m. CATHARINA WEIBLE (1784-1872). All of their children were born in Westmoreland Co., and at some point, the spelling of the named was changed to SHAFFER.
Children/birth dates:
John 1801
Daniel 1803 (my ancestor)
Elizabeth 1806
Martha 1808
Sarah 1810
Veronica 1812
Henry 1814
Hannah 1816
Isaac 1819
William 1821
Leah 1823
Mary Ann 1825
 
Does anyone have any knowledge of this family? According to Mr.. Young in his genealogy, John Schaeffer came to Westmoreland Co. from eastern PA. I'm looking for information on his birth place and parents. Thanks very much, Sally Shaner
sshaner@alaweb.com
 
 
From: MALSLINE@aol.com
Subject: Results of Census Search
 
I spent yesterday looking over several census reports for PA and found the following Shaffer (variant spellings) listings - Hope it helps someone. The listings in red is the line I am researching - if anyone can add additional information to the line of Solomon and Anna Shaffer I would appreciate it.
 
Mallory Allison
 
1850 (all born in PA unless noted differently) Town of Nazareth, Northhampton Co., PA #49/68: Solomon Shaffer 37 saddler, Anna 37, Benj. F. 16 saddler, William A. 15, Maria E. 12, Joseph O. 8, Eugene S. 5
 
Upper Nazareth, Northhampton Co., PA
John Shafer 53 laborer born in Germany, Sarah 40, Amanda 3, George Th___ 9
#72/78: Jacob Shaffer 39, farmer, Christina 37, Phillip 17, Susannah 15, George 14, Reuben 11, John 6, Elizabeth 3
Beaver, Jefferson Co., PA:21/24:
Soloman Shaffer 27 farmer, Betsy 25 Ann 6, Maria 4 Daniel 3 Lavina 2
Ringgold, Jefferson Co., PA
Andrew Shaffer, age 70, living with Fredr. age 37 and Sally age 34 Hetrick family. Andrew is listed as a laborer.
#36/38 Michael Shaffer 45, farmer, Polly 38, Amos 10, Faltin 84.
#38/40 John Shaffer 62 farmer, Elizabeth 56, Charles M. 11
#55/61: Isaac Shaffer 55 farmer, Christine 55, Able 18, Isaac 20, George 10, Peggy 14, Sarah 8, John 6, Jacob 3, Maria Consulman 14, Christine Shaffer 16
Porter, Jefferson Co., PA
#6/6: Benjamin Shaffer 42, Catherine 36, Soloman 18, Simon 14, David 6, Betsey 8, William 3, Abby 2
#39/42: Abel Shaffer 36, Catherine 32, Martin 12, Margaret 10, Polly 8, Christine 6, Elizabeth 4, Susan 3, Catherine 1 Punxsutawney, PA
#50/53: Henry Shaffer 33 carpenter, Patience 29, Mary E. 6, M. Jane 6, H.A. 3, Va______, Eliza 24 Perry, Jefferson Co., PA
#407/416: Samuel Shaffer 50, Leah 46, David 22, Lydia 19, Christian? 17, Sally 12, Susannah 9, Betsey 7, George 4
#466/475: George W. Shaffer 21? farmer, Lucina 24, David 3, Samuel 1, Mary M. 75, George W. Hebuck? 10
#511/520: John Shaffer 28, May/Mary 70
Winslow, Jefferson Co, PA
#702/712: Jacob M. Shaffer shoemaker 32, Sarah 25, John M. 8, Martha 6, William 4, Caroline S. 2, Ceely W. 5/12
Rose, Jefferson co., Pa
#1108/1123: John N. Shaffer farmer 35, Susanna 34, Christina 14, Catherine 10, Jacob 8, William 5, Margaret 4/12, Philip R______35
Greenwood, Jefferson Co., PA
#2049/2079: Barbara Shaffer 52, Mary 30, Reodalf? 26, Samuel 25, Ann 22, Frances 21, Elvira? 14, Barbara 12
#2075/2105: George Shaffer 30 farmer, Cath 34, George 2, Harriet Straup 16
#2141/2171: Abel Shaffer 25 shoemaker, Julian 25, Mary 15
Snyder, Jefferson Co., PA
#21/23: Henry Shaffer 35 farmer, Phoebe 24, John 6, Sarah 7, Jacob 4, Michael 29, Andrew 21
#22/24: Jacob Shaffer 65 farmer, David 23, William 19, Simon 10
Warsaw, Jefferson Co., PA
#100/104: Andrew Shaffer 48 laborer, Christine 50, Lavina 15, Chauncey 11, Samuel 9, Robert 4, Hannah 6
Grove, Clinton Co., PA
#33/34: James Shaffer 34 farmer, Mary 31, Jacob 26 shoemaker, Elizabeth 21, James Sr. farmer 64 (born in NJ), Margaret 62, Joseph R. 8
#34/35: Benjamin Shaffer 36 lumber maker, William 11, James 9, Sarah J. 5, Benj. F. 2
#36/37: Henry Shaffer 20 clerk living with Foutz family
#37/38: Joseph Shaffer 32 farmer, Elizabeth 31, William S. 8, Derick M. 7, James K. P. 5, Joseph E. 3, Elizabeth 1, Saml Herrick 29 clerk born in NY,
Edward Vosburg 19 farmer born in NY, George R. Vosburg 21 clerk born in NY
 
1860 Census:
Nazareth Borough, Northhampton Co., PA
#579/614: Benjamin Shafer 25 drover, Mary Ann 23, Dewitt 3, Charles 6/12, Maria 22 seamstress
#665/720: Solomon Shaffer 48 master saddler, Anna 48, William 24 saddler, Eugene 14, Franklin 7, Chas Kemmeser 23 saddler, Rudolph Bachman 19 apprentice saddler, Henrietta Kasler 19 servant, Gustav Ker 43 master shoemaker, Amelia Kern 43, Mary Bates 4
 
1870 Census
Franklin, Carbon Co., PA
#312/337: Soloman Shaffer 33, Catherine 32, Susanna 6, Thomas 3, John 2, Lydia 1
Brady, Clearfield Co., PA
#166/162: Soloman Shaffer 39, Mary 36, Hiram 18, Manitta 13, James 11, Floyd 9, Henry 8, John 1
Lancaster, Butler Co., PA
Shafer, Solomon 45, Margaret 39, Laure? 18, Catherine 16, Jacob S. 14, William H. 12, Samuel 11, Caroline 9, Lewis 5, Sarah 2, Franklin 6/12
Moore, Northhampton Co., PA
#473/484: Solomon Shafer 64 farmer, Hannah 53, Soloman 24 S. teacher, Mary 25, Irwin 18 laborer, Sarah J. 14, Charles 11, Elleminia 7, Campbell 4 Nazareth Borough, Northhampton Co., PA
#140/152: Solomon Shafer 57 clerk in waist house, Anna 57, Franklin 17, Ellen Ward 19
 
 
From: jmlamb@webtv.net (Mary Lamb)
Subject: George Shaffer
 
SHAFFER-KINSEL-BROCK- Sept 23 1998 3:45 P.M. CDT
I am researching history on my ggggrandparents GEORGE SHAFFER & CATHERINE KINSEL SHAFFER. They lived in Waynesville IL. (DeWitt County).George was born 04-07-1832 (place u/k) & died in 1894. Catherine Kinsel was born 05-11-1831 in Zanesville Ohio 05-11-1831 and died 03-29-1910. Both buried in Waynesville. I recently learned that George had 3 brothers who lived in Fulton, Kansas at the time of his death-they were William, John and Ed.. He also had a sister Margaret McIntrye living there. I live near that area, but had not had the time to check on it. It seems that there was a large family of Shaffer's living in that area. From what I have learned they all came from Bloomington, Waynesville and Atlanta , Illinois. I’ve not had much luck getting info from Illinois. If you see any connection would appreciate hearing from you. .
 
 
From: "dixey" dixey@ix.netcom.com
Subject: William Schaefer - Nassau, Germany
 
Karlyn: My husband's ancestor has a similar history to yours. John Edgar Shaffer b. June 20, 1851 in Hamburg, Germany immigrated here ca 1876 or 77. He arrived in New York City, NY and settled in the Allegheny area and was a dairy farmer. He married Elizabeth Ross. Here is an outline of these Shaffers:
Descendants of John Edgar Shaffer
1 John Edgar Shaffer b: June 20, 1851 in Hamburg, Germany d: March 24, 1930 in Allegheny, New York Fact 1: 1867 Came to US with brothers from Germany to be a farmer
. +Elizabeth Ross b: June 1, 1880 in New York City, New York d: September 21, 1946 in Allegany, New York
2 George John Shaffer b: February 13, 1900 in New York City, New York d: June 24, 1966 in Olean, New York
.... +Jennie Miranda Wilbur Mother: Katherine Bell Hitchcock Father: Wallace Richmond Wilbur
.. 3 Otto Edgar "Buck" Shaffer b: December 28, 1921 in Allegany, New York d: March 1988 in Fort Myers, Florida
...... +Jean Eubank b: November 15, 1927 in Fort Myers, Florida m: February 6, 1945 in Fort Myers, Florida Mother: Cleo Hand Father: Harvey Eubank aka.: Jean Eubank Fact 1: !Alive Fact 2: February 24, 1972 Married Charles Eugene Teeter
.. 3 Ronald Wallace Shaffer
...... +Betty Putt
.. 3 Kenneth George Shaffer
.. 3 Richard Clayton Shaffer
.. 3 Elton Henry Shaffer
.. 3 Kathleen Elsie Shaffer d: June 14, 1998 in Brookhaven, Mississippi
...... +Roy Guiffreda, Sr.
.. 3 John David Shaffer
.. 3 Arlene Joyce Shaffer
.. 3 Lola Ann Shaffer
.. 3 Lynn James Shaffer
2 Matilda Shaffer b: 1898
.... +Hiram Eaton
2 Hermand J. Shaffer b: 1902
.... +Elizabeth Miller
2 Henry P. Shaffer b: 1903
.... +Alverta Eaton b: in Edred, PA
2 Andrew U. Shaffer b: April 1905
.... +Doris Hitchcock b: February 3, 1906 m: June 18, 1927 in Allegany, New York
.. 3 Donald Shaffer Fact 1: died in motorcycle accident
.. 3 Douglas Shaffer
...... +Marion Skiver
 
 
From: DDit972936@aol.com
Subject: Sarah Salome SHAFFER of Franklin Co., Pa.
 
Hi: I am searching information about my gggrandmother Sarah Salome SHAFFER b. abt. 1833 in Md. She married John Chriswell ROBINSON. The 1880 Franklin Co., Pa. US census from Montgomery Township.
John Chriswell ROBINSON age 44 born in Pa.
Sarah (wife) age 47 born in Md.
John B. age 18 born in Pa.
Emanuel age 17 born in Pa.
Lucinda J. age 16 born in Pa.
David age 14 born in Pa.
Amanda E. age 13 born in Pa.
Lillie M. age 6 born in Pa (My great grandmother)
Jacob H. abe 4 born in Pa.
If anyone knows anything about this family especially Johns wife Sarah. It is said that her fathers name could poss. be George. Please contact me.
 
Thanks in advance
Dee
 
 
From: kdka kdka@netins.net
Subject: William Schaefer - Nassau, Germany
 
Hi - Recently discovered my gggrandfather was William Schaefer and his wife was Catherine Reitz. My ggrandfather was Joseph Schaefer b. 1851 in Nassau, Germany. He had a brother "Jake" and a sister Margaret who married a Liser (Lizer?). Based on the birth date of my ggrandfather, his parents may have been born about 1825-1830 or so. The religion was Catholic. Joseph immigrated about 1870. (Don't know when "Jake" and Margaret immigrated). Joseph, Jake and Margaret lived in Chicago area at first. Joseph moved to Iowa after three years (1874?) and farmed and relatives visited him there. No one remembers where exactly in Illinois the relatives lived. Hopefully the above info will ring a bell with someone, but I'm not holding my breath here. Thanks
Karlyn Armstrong
kdka@netins.net
 
 
From: MusicaXina@aol.com
Subject: Emily Sims & Milton Schaeffer (Shaeffer?) Illinois
 
Am seeking information on Emily (aka "Emma") Sims who married Milton Schaeffer (Shaeffer?) probably in Elgin, Illinois in the late 1800's. Emily's brother -John Franklin Sims - is my gggrandfather. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Chris Bradley
 
 
 
 
 
From: Brian Williamson Taz@communityonline.net
Subject: Michael from PA
 
I am looking for any information on Michael Shaffer b 10/22/1807 PA m bef 1833 to Rhoda Murphy d 6/22/1889 in Huntington Twp, Ross Co, OH. His children are
John A, born 1833,
Martin A, born 1836,
Priscilla A, born 1841,
Catherine born 10/28/1842,
Margaret born 1845,
Thomas born 6/9/1847,
Emiline "Emma" born 1854 and my gggrandmother was
Mary Elizabeth Shaffer born 8/4/1856.
Any information, or ideas will be treasured. Thank you for your time, Carol
 
 
From: Diane Frankenfield dfranken@erols.com
Subject: Ulinia (JuliaA.?) Schaffer (or Shaffer).
 
Hello. I am searching for information on one of my ancestors, Ulinia (JuliaA.?) Schaffer (or Shaffer). I have her birthdate as 10-14-1825, and date of death as 1-17-1911 and that she is buried in Niskey Hill Cemetery in Bethlehem, PA. She married Joshua Frankenfield on 11-28-1852. I have been told that she was the daughter of Conrad and Catharine Schaffer (or Shaffer) and that another name for hermay have been Ulinia Schgaffer??? Joshua and Julia had at least seven children, my direct line is through their son Preston Philip Frankenfield Do you have any information on Julia A. Schaffer, Shaffer, etc.) and her parents or further back? Thanks. Diane
 
 
From: "Frieda M. McNeil" mcfence@eohio.net
Subject: SHAFFER Research
 
Hi: My name is Frieda, and I to am doing research on the SHAFFER line. I don't have much to go by. Would you happen to have a William Miceal SHAFFER born in 1868 in Dublin? He died in 1935, no I idea where. He married Ida May GUNION 12 March 1896 in Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio, they William L., George P., Thomas E., Charles V., Sarah J., Elizabeth M. and Cynthia C. They lived in Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio, Sarah was born in Dublin Franklin Ohio, than they moved to Wellsburgh, Brooke West Virginia. In 1917, Ida and the children moved to Brilliant Jefferson, Ohio, with the children. No William Micheal. I have most of his and Ida children. But that is all. George P. Was my g.father, and I never met him. I just found my real family 3 years ago. The other g.cchildren of William was never told of their g.father and was not allowed to speak of him. This is way I am at a brick wall. Is there anything in your data that may help. Thank you for your time and May God Bless: Frieda mailto:mcfence@eohio.net
 
 
From: "RTR" dixey@ix.netcom.com
Subject: Re: Ferdinand Schaefer
 
I've got John Edgar Shaffer b. 1851 in Hamburg, Germany who married Elizabeth Ross from New York City. First child wasn't born until 1898 (Maltilda Shaffer). They moved to Allegany, New York and both died there. Family story says John Edgar came to US ca 1876 with 2 other brothers but family lost contact with them. Vicki
 
From: LPDuffy@aol.com LPDuffy@aol.com
Subject: Ferdinand Schaefer
 
Hello listers!
Does anyone have any information on a Ferdin and SCHAEFER (born in Prussia) who married a Catherine SCHIRMER (born in Buffalo, NY)? I have not dates, but I do know that they had at least two children in Erie, Pennsyvlania: Heinrich Johann Schaefer b. 3 Aug 1877 and Wilhelm Carl Schaefer b. 30 July 1870. Any
leads are greatly appreciated.
Laura Prescott Duffy
Brookline, NH
 
 
From: "Sandra Hughes" gypsy3@erols.com
Subject: Herschel Franklin SHAFFER
 
Please post the following query if possible. Thank you. I am searching for information on Herschel Franklin Shaffer born in Paris, Tennessee 1916. Living in Johnson County Illinois in 1936. Who were his parents?
Sandra Hughes
 
 
From: Maryjmeyer@aol.com
Subject: John Schaefer, Mathilda Young, Pittsburgh
 
I'm searching for anyone with information about John Schaefer b. 1851 who married Mathilda Young b. 1854 and was a jeweler in Pittsburgh. They had the following children, all of whom were born in Pennsylvania:
1. Joseph b. 1871
2. Dorothy (Dora) b. 1872 m. Austin Bailey
3. John b. 1875
4. Charles b. 1877
5. Harry b. 1882
6. Lilmian b. 1890
 
Thanks.
Mary (maryjmeyer@aol.com)
 
 
From: "Frank and Anna R." farich@ipa.net
Subject: Maria Huston Shaver
 
Maria Huston Shaver was born 1818 in Albany Co., New York Her father was Adam Shaver who married her mother "unknown" Huston in 1817. The mother died and Adam married again. It is not known who raised Maria or what became of her, however it assumed the Hustons did. Any inf. would be appreciated. Will share inf.
Anna
farich@ipa.net
 
 
From: Mark Shaffer mshaffer@erols.com
Subject: Jacob SHAFFER
 
There is a Jacob SHAFFER (1758-1830) buried at Porch's Cemetery, Ligonier Valley, Donegal Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA. He was a Ranger in PA during the Rev. War. If you have more information on him, his ancestors, or descendents, please contact me. Thank you.
 
Mark
 
 
 
 
From: "RTR" dixey@ix.netcom.com
Subject: Descendants of John Edgar Shaffer
 
I am looking for connections to John Edgar Shaffer born June 20, 1851 in Hamburg, Germany and died March 24, 1930 in Allegany, New York. He married Elizabeth Ross.
 
Children of John Shaffer and Elizabeth Ross are:
George John Shaffer, born February 13, 1900 in New York City, New York; died June 24, 1966 in Olean, New York. He married Jennie Miranda Wilbur.
Matilda Shaffer, born 1898. She married Hiram Eaton.
Hermand J. Shaffer, born 1902. He married Elizabeth Miller.
Henry P. Shaffer, born 1903. He married Alverta Eaton.
Andrew U. Shaffer, born April 1905. He married Doris Hitchcock June 18,1927 in Allegany, New York.
Anyone with connections to this family?
Vicki
 
 
From: DianeFreeman@webtv.net (Diane Freeman)
Subject: George Shaffer
 
I would like to find others researching the family of George SHAFFER, b.1834 York Co. PA, married to Elizabeth Danner, died 1906. Father thought to be John Shaffer/Shaeffer. Children: Lovina, Solomon, Catherine, John, Jacob, Dorothy, Elizabeth, Eliza and William. Sound familiar to anyone?
Diane
 
 
From: "Frank and Anna R." farich@ipa.net
Subject: Searching for parents of Adam Shaver
 
Searching for the parents of Adam Shaver and his wife Sarah Anthony Adam Shaver was b: 26 Jan 1788 in Middletown, then Albany Co., New York d: 03 Aug 1881 in North Henderson, Mercer County, Illinois married 1st an unknown Houston in 1817 married 2nd Sarah Anthony 1799 - 1839 m: 1822
married 3rd Hulda Unknown 1820 - 1903 m: 1850 Thanks
Anna
farich@ipa.net
 
 
From: Db8man@aol.com
Subject: Robert Shaffer
 
My name is Dawn Bateman. I live in East Berlin, PA. My grandfather is Robert Shaffer and his mother is Esther Shaffer (married into the name) She is 93 yrs. old (94 in Feb) I realize this is late in the year for a Christmas present, however, I was wondering if you have any record of him. We are in northern York County. It sounds like we are probably tied in somehow. I found you by accident. I was looking up cemeteries for my uncle (Mike Shaffer) for his business (Shaffer, Fry, & MacIntyre), a collection agency. This is so great! I know you must be busy, but if you get the chance, I think my grandpa would really enjoy some info! So would the rest of our family! If you want, I will talk to Grandma and see who she remembers and get names and send them to you. If you think we are part of your family history. What else would you need? Dates of birth and death. Anything else? Let me know! I am looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks!
 
 
From: Robin Kornides kornides@usaor.net
Subject: SCHAFFER-PA-Montgomery-Berks
 
Last week I found some of our Shaffer family in church records. SCHAFFER is, of course, spelled about 6 different ways...Margretha was baptised at the New Goshenhoppen Reformed Church, and The other Schaffer children were baptised at St Paul's Lutheran in Red Hill (Montgomery County). Elizabeth SCHAFFER and Jacob UPDEGROVE are my 4^th great grandparents; the *s are my direct line. Here they are; any connections?
 
robin
--------------------------------------
Descendants of William Schaffer
*1 William Schaffer b: Bef. 1775
*. +Elizabeth ? b: Bef. 1775
..2 Margretha Schaffer b: Sep 6, 1792
*.2 Elizabeth Schaffer b: Dec 2, 1796 d: Oct 14, 1881
*...+Jacob Updegrove b: May 27, 1798 Oley, PA d: Nov 8, 1873 Berks, PA
.....3 Beneville (Benwal) Updegrove b: 1821
.....3 Sarah Ann Updegrove b: Jan 9, 1821 d: Aug 13, 1846
.......+Samuel Weitner b: Oley PA m: Oct 16, 1842
.....3 William Schaffer Updegrove b: Jan 18, 1823 d: Feb 20, 1899
.......+Elizabeth Bauer/Bower b: Apr 27, 1822 m: Oct 25, 1846 d: May 11, 1912
.....3 Elizabeth Updegrove b: 1828
.......+William Emory
*....3 Levi Schaffer Updegrove b: Dec 16, 1830 d: Oct 22, 1899 Union, Berks, PA
*......+Sophia Davidheiser b: Mar 9, 1826 m: Feb 17, 1850 d: Aug 5, 1894
.....3 Henrietta Updegrove b: 1836
.....3 Frederick Schaffer Updegrove b: Jan 16, 1837 d: Mar 12, 1912
.......+Mary Ann Shurr b: Mar 17, 1864 m: Abt. 1884 d: Jul 5, 1916
.....3 Harriet (Weidner) Updegrove b: Abt. 1844
.. 2 Catharine Schaffer b: Apr 15, 1798
.. 2 Sara Schaffer b: Mar 21, 1800
.. 2 Georg Michael Schaffer b: Jun 17, 1802
 
 
From: "Douglas R. Armstrong" <genesearch@erols.com>
Subject: Jefferson County & Indiana County SHAFFER's, PA
 
Am interested in communicating with any/all who are researching the SHAFFER name in the Punxsutawney, Jefferson County/Indiana County, PA area. Thank you.
Douglas R. Armstrong
Visit my web page at: www.erols.com/genesearch
 
 
From: DShafferTX@aol.com
Subject: WV Shaffers?
 
Greetings Mr. Brown,
I was browsing through your web site and noticed that there was a great deal of information on the Shaffers of Pennsylvania and Ohio. I am from a line of Shaffers in the area of Preston County, WV. It would seem logical that there is some connection - but I was not able to surface any relevant information. My grandfather was Millard Homer Shaffer from Masontown, WV. His wife was Elizabeth Shaffer. Could you point me in the right direction to find information on WV Shaffers? Thanks for your help.
 
David Shaffer
Dallas, TX
(originally Arthurdale, WV)
 
 
From: Everett Frank efrank@sunline.net
Subject: Elizabeth Shaffer
 
Hi Group
Does anyone have an Elizabeth Shaffer in your lineage born about 1750? Her Parents might have been Peter Shaffer and Anna Schaub. She was my 3rd ggm and married Phillip Frank. She died in 1811 or 1813 and lived near Fowblesburg Maryland.
Everett Frank
 
 
From: Larissa Souzer larissa+@pitt.edu
Subject: SHAFFER/RHOADS connection- late 1700s PA
 
I had a major breakthrough on my RHOADS/RHODES family and in the process, discovered that I am a SHAFFER descendant. My 5g-grandmother, Hannah SHAFFER, married Jacob RHOADS (born 05 SEP 1788 to Gabriel and Rachael SHADACRE RHOADS.) Two of Jacob's siblings, Eve RHOADS and Hanna RHOADS, also married SHAFFERS, Simon and Jacob SHAFFER, respectively. This leads me to believe that Hannah, Simon and Jacob SHAFFER were all related in some way, possibly siblings. Does anyone have any information about any of those SHAFFERs? Thank you for any leads. Take care
 
Larissa Souzer
Pittsburgh, PA
larissa+@pitt.edu
 
 
From: "Ed Stumpf" kauaibb@aloha.net
Subject: Peter & Elizabeth Shaffer
 
Aloha again, Here's more info hoping someone can connect for me. Samuel Shaffer was Born in PA May 1, 1804. He was the second to last of a large family that moved to Westmoreland Co., PA in the early 1800s. His parents are presumed to be Peter and Elizabeth Shaffer. The parents or futher ancestors came from Maryland. Samuel and Christina Hines Shaffer had ten children:
Peter H. b. 9-19-1830 d. 1890
Elizabeth b.2/17/1833 mar. Isaac Hoobler
Jacob 2/17/1835 died in infancy
Margaret 12/31/1836 mar. Emanuel Hoobler
Mary Anne 12/29/1838 mar. 1) Nicol 2) Wm. Beggs
Matilda 1/31/1841 mar. Henry Brown
Samuel 12/27/1843 died before 1891
Martha 6/2/1846 mar. Maxwell
John 3/18/1848 mar. Rebecca Elizabeth Lindsey
James 1/8/1850
Jacob and Margaret were named after the maternal grandparents, so I figured Peter and Elizabeth must have been the paternal grandparents' names. In 1850 the family moved from Westmoreland Co., PA to Antrim, Guernsey Co, OH. Also lived in Harrisson Co., OH. Got any ideas?
 
Mahalo,
Ed Stumpf
 
 
From: DSchaef345@aol.com
Subject: Elizabeth Krouse
 
What do you have on Krouse? My husband's gggrandmother was Elizabeth Krouse (died in 1882), wife of Col. Daniel Bertolet Grim, (born 1800, died 1883) , daughter of Charles Abraham Crouse of Skippackville, Montgomery Co. PA and granddaughter of Capt. Charles Crouse of Longswamp Twp. Berks Co. PA
Dottie Schaeffer
DSchaef345@aol.com
 
 
From: WCannon858@aol.com
Subject: Johnathan Shaffer
 
Looking for any information on Jonathan Shaffer who lived in Fayette County, Pa. from at least 1820 until about 1855 when he moved his family to Athens County, Ohio. Jonathan was born about 1790 and was married to Martha Smart around 1815. There children and dates of birth are as follows: David 1815, James 1817, Susan 1819, William 1821, Ann Snyder 1824, Elizabeth 1825, Milton 1826, Martha Martin 1831, John 1831, and Albert 1835.
 
Bill Cannon
Columbus, Ohio
WCannon858@aol.com
 
 
From: "L. K. Shick" lkshick@ptd.net
Subject: Soloman Schafer b. 17 Apr 1761
 
Am looking for any information on Solomon SCHAFER born in Sellersville PA, 17 April 1761. Solomon died 21 Jan 1833 in Springfield Twp., Bucks Co., PA. Perhaps was married to Mary ?? (19 Oct 1761 - 25 Jan 1843) Mary died in Lower Mt. Bethel PA. Mary's last name may have been BIBIGHAUS. It is believed she later married Christian SCHICK, Jr. Especially would like confirmation of this first marriage and any indication of children from it.
 
Larry Shick
 
 
From: Shirley Mcgowan sjmac2@earthlink.net
Subject: Jacob Shaffer
 
Researching ancestors and descendants of Jacob Shaffer born March 1807 in PA. By 1828 he had moved to Tuscarawas County, Ohio and married Elizabeth Keller. Jacob is believed to have died in Bowling Green, Indiana sometime after 1845 and before 1854. Their children were: Samuel b. 1829, Mary b. 1832, Elizabeth b. 1834, Ezekiel b. 1837, Susannah b. 1840, Henry b. 1842, and Simon b. 1845.
 
Shirley in Calif.
sjmac2@earthlink.net
 
 
From: "Ed Stumpf" kauaibb@aloha.net
Subject: Seeking parents of Samuel Shaffer
 
Aloha from Kauai! Samuel Shaffer was born May 1, 1804 in PA. He died Feb. 27, 1854 in Donegal, PA. He was the next to youngest in a large family, and he married Christina Hines in 1829. Samuel Shaffer's parents are believed to be Peter and Elizabeth Shaffer. Before moving to PA, the Shaffer ancestors on both sides lived in MD. I could use some sleuthing help here. Got any leads?
 
Mahalo,
Ed Stumpf
 
 
From: "KarenShaffer" KarenShaffer@email.msn.com
Subject: Shaffer
 
Will you put me on the reunion invitation list? Have been reading your website. Great stuff! Have been working on my family tree for many years. What a vehicle the internet is!!!
 
Karen Elaine Shaffer
Richmond, Virginia
rootfinder@geocities.com
http://geocities.datacellar.net/heartland/hills/9752
 
 
From: Delores Kugler dakugler@apk.net
Subject: Sheaffer-Germany>PA-
 
Searching for information on: Jacob Sheaffer, born c. 1805 in PA, living in Germantown, Toboyne Twp. Perry Co. in 1870. Md. to Elizabeth. Children: David, Philip. Philip Sheaffer, b. circa 1852 in PA, md. to Catharine. Children: Edwin, Jacob, Luphfer, David. Possible second wife Lucinda, Children:
Julia and Ella. Luphfer Sheaffer, born 1893 in PA, md. to Lula (Stump), settled in Perry County area. Children: Robert, Chester, Raymond. The current family has been told that the Sheaffer immigrant came from Germany along with several brothers, that they all settled in Perry County and spelled their names differently (Shaffer, Sheaffer, etc.) in order to avoid confusion. Any help on this line will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
 
Dee
 
From: Robin Kornides <kornides@usaor.net>
Subject: SCHAFFERs at St Paul's Lutheran, Red Hill
 
My SCHAFFERS are the children of Wm. & Elizabeth, below... I'm not sure whether the Wilhelm with Sabina is the same man with a second wife.
 
robin
-------------
SCHAFFER, Jacob, Anna Elisabeth; Jacob; b. Nov 6, 1761, bp. Nov 8, 1761 sp: Friederich & Catharina Limpach
SCHAFFER, Jacob, Anna Elisabeth; Georg Friedrich; b. Apr 6, 1763, bp. Apr 15, 1763 sp: Friedrich Limpach & Catharina
SCHAFFER, Jacob, Scharlote; Jeremias b. Feb 6, 1762, bp. Feb 28, 1762 sp: Jeremias Rautenbusch & wife
SCHAEFER, Heinrich, Maria; Susanna b. Jul 22, 1795, bp. Sep 25, 1795 sp: Georg Dersemer, Susanna
SCHAFFER, Wilhelm, Elizabeth; Elizabeth b. Dec 2, 1796, bp. Jan 29, 1797 sp: Michael Reiter, Elizabeth
SCHAEFFER, Wilhelm, Elizabeth; Catharina b. Apr 15, 1798, bp. May 28, 1798 sp: Andreas Young, Cath Hillegas
SCHAEFER, Wilhelm, Elizabeth; Sara b. Mar 21, 1801, bp. May 17, 1801 sp: Hein. Roth, Elizabeth
SCHAFER, Wilhelm, Elizabeth; Georg Michael b. Jun 17, 1802, bp. Jul 26, 1802 sp: Georg Michael Reiter, Elizabeth
SCHAFER, Wilhelm, Sabina; Maria b. Aug 14, 1804, bp. Nov 17, 1806 sponsors: parents
SCHAFER, Wilhelm, Sabina; Catharina b. Apr 24, 1806, bp. Nov 17, 1806
sponsors: parents
 
From: Willard wbd4798@bellatlantic.net
Subject: The Pennsylvania Bachman Family
 
I am seeking ancestry and any other information concerning the PA family of Magdalena BACHMAN(11/13/1792 - 7/6/1858) the wife of Jacob SHAFFER (1/8/1792 - 6/11/1866) and the mother of Solomon SHAFFER (12/29/1821 - ?). Magdalena is believed to be the daughter of Conrad Bachman (c-1765 - c-1852) and Elizabeth nee? (? - ?). Conrad Bachman may be the son of Christian and Christina Bachman. I will appreciate any information that anybody has.
 
 
From: Green956@aol.com
Subject: Maria Magdalena Schaffer
 
I am looking for Maria Magdalena Schaffer who was probably born abt. 1708 in Alsace Lorraine Germany. She married Hans Michael Bieber in Hirschland , Alsace, Germany 16 Jan 1728. Some of their children emmigrated to Pa. and settled in Berks and Northampton Co., Pa. Appreciate your help. Jane
 
 
From: "Brandy Knox" alfordb@scioto.net
> Subject: JOHN W. SCHAFFER
 
> Looking for any information on John W. SCHAFFER, born April 24, 1833 in PA and his wife, Sarah OGAN (?) born March 12, 1841. John died January 29, 1904 (place unknown). I find John W. SCHAFFER in 1860 Warren Township, Washington County, Ohio Census with his wife, S.E. It lists him as 27 and S.E. as 18 (her being born in VA, him in PA). ALSO...three farms down from John W. Schaffer, is a Michael SCHAFFER, age 52, born in PA. His wife, Rhoda, age 48, born in VA. Michael and Rhoda's children:
> 1. M.A. Schaffer (male), age 24, born in PA
> 2. P.A. Schaffer (female), age 19, born in VA
> 3. Catharine Schaffer, age 17, born in VA
> 4. Margaret Schaffer, age 15, born in VA
> 5. Thomas Schaffer, age 12, born in VA
> 6. Emeline Schaffer, age 6, born in VA
> 7. M.E. Schaffer, age 3, born in VA
> Is Michael Schaffer John W.'s father? Or somehow related? Any info on the Michael SCHAFFER family would be much appreciated as well.
> We cannot find John W. and S.E. in the 1880 Census, but know they had the following children:
> 1.. Martin Edward Shaffer, b. Jan 2, 1862, d. Jan 13, 1941 in Pickaway County, Ohio; married Katharine Roseann Moll July 4, 1885 in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio. Martin and his family were found in Clark County, Ohio in the 1900 Census. His obituary reads that he was a native of Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio and that he became a resident of Pickaway County in 1904 (but no proof as of yet). Why did he go from Belmont in 1862 (or thereabouts) to Ross County in 1885, then to Clark County after 1885 and then on to Pickaway County in 1904?
> 2.. Cintha Shaffer
> 3.. Mary Shaffer
> 4.. Rose Shaffer
> 5.. Nora Shaffer
> 6.. William Shaffer
> 7.. Thomas Shaffer
> 8.. Grant Shaffer
> 9.. Henry Shaffer
> 10.. Frank Shaffer
> The information on John, Sarah and his children were all taken from a family bible that has mysteriously disappeared through the hands of family members. Any information on John, Sarah, their parents/siblings, or information on John and Sarah's children would be much appreciated! Thanks
>
> Thad Shaffer
> Pickaway County, Ohio
alfordb@scioto.net
 
From: "Brenda Wayne" stfred@email.msn.com
Subject: Madaline Agnes Shaffer
 
Hi folks - I am new to this list. Does anyone have any information on Madaline Agnes Shaffer? She was born on June 6, 1888 in Pardoe, PA (Mercer County). She married Lewis Hedrick on February 16, 1903 (he was a coalminer) and had seven children: Raymond, Earl, Thelma, Stanley, Wayne, William and Virginia. Madaline died January 18, 1968 and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Sharon, PA. Any info on Madaline, her parents, her husband Lewis Hedrick or their children would be so appreciated. Thank you!
Brenda Knapper Wayne
stfred@msn.com
 
 
From: DSchaef345@aol.com
Subject: Schaeffers in Berks Co. PA.
 
Contact SJAY27A@prodigy.com (Mrs. Catharine S. Gebhardt)
Also a wonderful website: Bieber History and Genealogy (Created by John W. Bieber)
john@bartol.udel.edu I am searching for European relatives of our 1750 Schaeffer branch to Berks Co. PA. Two Schaeffer sisters married Bieber brothers in Richmond Twp. Berks Co. PA.
 
Dottie Schaeffer
 
 
From: Weasa@aol.com
Subject: ALLEN SCHAEFFER
 
Mike, I don't know if you've received an answer or not, or if my cousin is the same Allen Schaeffer, but his particular address is: Allenr@rapidnet.com Hope this helps, but I imagine by now he's written you back.
Sue Schaeffer
 
 
From: "Steven A. Braman" ancestry@wws.net
Subject: George Shaffer 1816 Orange Co. NY
 
. Looking for information on a George F. Shafer, b. 13 Oct 1816 in Orange Co. NY, ma. circa 1840. Maria B. Chapman, b. 11 Oct 1820 in Oneida Co. NY, d. 12 Sep1895
Schuyler NE.
 
Steven A. Braman
ancestry@wws.net http://www.wws.net/sbraman/genlink.html
 
 
From: whetsel@excite.com
Subject: Re: SHAFFER/RHOADS connection- late 1700s PA
 
whetsel@excite.com wrote:
> Larissa,
> I believe you are correct. Hannah, Simon and Jacob were three of the nine children of Simon Shaffer and Susannah Miller. I would be interested in exchanging some information with you on your Shaffer line
> Marc
 
Larissa Souzer wrote:
 
Hello everyone-
I just recently joined this list and am hoping someone can help me. Thanks to some new found cousins, I had a major breakthrough on my RHOADS/RHODES family and in the process, discovered that I am a SHAFFER descendant. My 5g-grandmother, Hannah SHAFFER, married Jacob RHOADS (born 05 SEP 1788 to Gabriel and Rachael SHADACRE RHOADS.) Two of Jacob's siblings, Eve RHOADS and Hanna RHOADS, also married SHAFFERS, Simon and Jacob SHAFFER, respectively. This leads me to believe that Hannah, Simon and Jacob SHAFFER were all related in some way, possibly siblings. Does anyone have any information about any of those SHAFFERs? Thank you for any leads.
Take care
 
--Larissa Souzer
 
Larissa Souzer
Pittsburgh, PA
larissa+@pitt.edu
 
Always looking for information on the following surnames and their affiliated family:> > Bowman My homepage is in no way complete but I made a start: http://geocities.datacellar.net/Heartland/Prairie/7133/
 
 
From: "Bruce Freeman" glenn@mwci.net
Subject: Wm. SHAFFER
 
Hi Rooters !
Let me tell you about my Brick wall, and I could sure use some help. William M SHAFFER, b.march 22,1822 Montgomery, Co Ohio. mar. Margaret Monbeck[b.Jan.1829 ] in Montgomery Co. d/o Daniel Monbeck and Elizabeth Winning William and Margarets first child born Jan. 1851 in Montgomery Co. in or near Germantown. Any help with information on these people will be greatly appreciated.
Bruce glenn@mwci.net
 
 
From: Daver718@aol.com
Subject: Jacob SHAFFER
 
Hi, I am looking for Jacob Shaffer, I believe his father was Solomon Shaffer (no dates), lived in Clarion, Armstrong, Jefferson County PA. Jacob had a son Charles J. b.Oct.15,1863. Thanks
Dave Rose
 
 
From: JACKCLOPPE@aol.com
Subject: SHEAFFER's buried at CoB cem.,
 
>>David wrote to SHEAFFER Digest>>
Gearhart SHEAFFER b. c1699 m. Catherine b. c1699
 
David,
 
Sorry I have no direct connections, but I do have some disconnected SHEAFFER's at the Church of the BRETHREN cemetery at Huntsdale, Penn, Cumberland, PA. Do you have any of these?
Group One:
1. David SHEAFFER (31 Oct 1785 - 20 Aug 1850) & Susanna (1 Sep 1787 – 12 May 1870)
| 1.1 Henry SHEAFFER (19 Sep 1809 - 29 Nov 1870)
| | 1.1.1 Wm H. SHEAFFER (3 Jul 1832 - 20 Aug 1890) & Mary GIBBLE (16 Sep 1844 - 26 Nov 1903)
| | | 1.1.1.1 William Ira SHEAFFER (25 Mar 1875 - ) & Berdilla Irene WIDDER (30 May 1875 - )
| | | | 1.1.1.1.1 Clark SHEAFFER (7 Jan 1900 - )
| | | | 1.1.1.1.2 Elizabeth Mahala SHEAFFER (7 May 1901 - ) & Harold Edward William EVANS (1899 - About 1992)
| | | | | 1.1.1.1.2.1 Jean Elizabeth EVANS (1928 - ) & Robert Earl SWARTZ (1926 - )[both living]
| 1.2 Joel SHEAFFER (4 Oct 1811 - 21 Nov 1884) & Catharine (4 Oct 1811 –21 Nov 1884)
 
Group Two:
1. Jacob SHEAFFER (About 1827 - ) & Elizabeth - (About 1827 - ) bur. Monroe TWP, Cumb Co Pa
| 1.1 Mary Ann SHEAFFER (23 Feb 1827 - ) & Jacob< HOLLINGER Rev. (22 Aug 1827 - 1908), both bur. Huntsdale.
| | 1.1.1 inf HOLLINGER (1849 - )
| | 1.1.2 J. Edward< HOLLINGER Rev. (14 Sep 1850 - 3 Mar 1936) & Mary Catharine < SHENK (11 Jun 1854 - 3 Jan 1927) bur Huntsdale
| | 1.1.3 George William HOLLINGER (1853 - 1926)
| | 1.1.4 Florence Hertzler HOLLINGER (1855 - )
| | 1.1.5 Daniel HOLLINGER (1856 - 1856)
| | 1.1.6 Elizabeth MYERS HOLLINGER (1857 - )
| | 1.1.7 Catharine Jane Eckert HOLLINGER (1859 - )
| | 1.1.8 Jacob SHEAFFER HOLLINGER (1861 - )
| | 1.1.9 inf HOLLINGER (1863 - )
| | 1.1.10 Anna Mary Annie HOLLINGER (1864 - 1936) & James S. COOPER (19 Oct 1862 - 24 Dec 1936)
| | 1.1.11 Alice Eva HOLLINGER (25 Feb 1867 - ) & P. A. GARBER (1866 -1 Nov 1936)
 
 
Group Three:
WHO ARE THE PARENTS OF Nancy SHEAFFER, b. 6 May 1815, Hunterdon? TWP, Adams or YorkCo., PA, d. 28 Apr 1871, bur. Blain Union Cem,Blain,Perry,PA. Married, 23 Feb 1837 in Adams Co. by Rev. Daniel Gottwald: Andrew TROSTEL, b 8 Mar 1808 of YorkCoPa, d. 2 Sep 1883, Blain, Perry Co Pa M2 for Andrew: Sarah Hostetter
 
Chdn: George Washington -1838, Abraham B.-1839, Mary Catharine -1841, Isaac B. 1843, William Hays -1846, Sara Elizabeth -1847, Emeline Emily -1849, Samuel B. -1852, Rebecca –1855. Thanks for your consideration,
 
Jack Clopper in Alexandria, VA
(formerly of Huntsdale)
 
 
From: jmlamb@webtv.net (Mary Lamb)
Subject: George Shaffer, Illinois
 
Dec 26 1998 7:15 AM CST I saw your message re Illinois census index I am a Shaffer descendent from a family in Illinois, and seem to have ran into a brick wall on some of them. My gggrandfather was George Shaffer who lived & died in Waynesville Illinois. His son Aaron H Shaffr was my ggrandfather. Aaron had several brothers-one of whom was John Shaffer. They all migrated to Fulton, Ks. after they were married. Approximate date was 1884 or 85. I have info on all of them except John. I noticed your name and your address-since you are not to far from the Ks location I thought "just maybe" there might be a connection. Fulton is near Ft Scott, Ks. Will appreciate sharing info with you.
Mary
 
From: Everett Frank efrank@sunline.net
Subject: Peter Shaffer
 
I think my 3rd ggmother was Elizabeth Shaffer b abt 1750 died 1811 near Fowblesburg Md. I think her father and mother might have been Peter Shaffer and Anna Schaub. I think she might have had a brother John and a brother Frederick. Does anyone have these people in their line? could you give be any clues. It's my missing link back to 1700
Everett
 
 
From: David Sheaffer dean@csrlink.net
Subject: Samuel Sheaffer of Lancaster Cty
 
I want to submit my Sheaffer Line for those interested and hopefully to find cousins:
Gearhart Sheaffer b. c1699 m. Catherine b. c1699
Peter Sheaffer b. 9/24/1728 m. c1755 d.c1800 m. Anna Maria Eckert b. c1736
Samuel Sheaffer b. 11/30/1782 East Earl Twp, Lancaster Cty, Pa m. 4/10/1804 Lancaster Cty m. Catherine Oberly b. 2/13/1784 d. 4/18/1861
Levi Sheaffer b. 8/27/1816 Pa m. 10/1/1837 Lancaster Cty, Pa, d. 10/5/1886 Middletown, daughin Cty, Pa m. Mary Catherine Knox b. 5/5/1817 Scotland Pa, d. 3/15/1877 Middletown Pa
William Eckert Sheaffer b. 9/14/1838 Lancaster Cty, Pa m. 9/16/1859 Mt Joy, Lancaster Cty, Pa d. 8/21/1908 Mt Joy m. Annie Catherine Schreiner b. 2/14/1840 Middletown Pa, d. 1/4/1899 Mt Joy
Harry L Sheaffer b. 7/27/1860 Middletown Pa m. 1882 d. 1906 Middletown Pa m. Anna Hummell b. 3/29/1859 d. 8/28/1947 Middletown Pa
Luther Ralph Sheaffer b 3/10/1881 Bainbridge Pa m. 10/27/1904 Blairsville Pa d. 2/5/1962 Blairsville Pa m. Laura Jane Wiley b. 9/22/1882 Blairsville Pa d. 10/10/1969 Blairsville Pa
James Wiley Sheaffer b. 12/15/1917 Blairsville Pa m. 8/1/1946 Wilkinsburg Pa, m. Patricia Howell Fausold b. 12/5/1920 Irwin pa, d. 6/2/1988 Williamsport Pa
ME!!!
 
From: JOHNSHAFFER@webtv.net (JOHN E. SHAFFER)
Subject: ILL. DEATHS, 1916 - 1946
 
I have the Illinois Dept. of Heath Death Census Index for the names of SHAFER, SHAFFER, SCHAFER and SCHAFFER. This covers all the recorded deaths in Illinois from 1916 to 1946. I will do lookups, just give the first and last name and county if you know it. If you find the death your looking for it will give the certificate number and the certificates are free from the Illinois Archives. You can only order two at a time. There is a charge if you want a CERTIFIED COPY. Good luck on your search.
 
Merry Christmas from,
John & Shirley Shaffer
Springfield, Missouri
 
 
 
 
From: Deborah shine40@aculink.net
Subject: Rosalie Shaffer
 
Hi,
While searching for my family roots, I came across your page. I have a family member by the name of Rosalie Shane who married a Shaffer...possibly in the early 1900's. I have no first name for this Shaffer person. If you ever come across the name Rosalie Shaffer. please let me know.
Thank You,
Deborah Wirth
 
From: PATWEHR123@aol.com
Subject: SCHAEFFER, LEVI 1831-1899
 
Does anyone have Levi Schaeffer b.about 1831in Berks Co. PA,d. Aug. 10, 1899 Steiners, Lebanon Co. PA , buried Aug. 14, 1899in Meyerstown, Lebanon Co. PA. Angeline was born May 29, 1833, christened July 28, 1833 at Bethel Twp, Lebanon Co. PA, St. Paul's Church. Died Oct. 1, 1919, N. Jackson Twp. Lebanon Co. PA, buried Oct. 4, 1919 at Kimmering's Cem. I am looking for children and grandchildren. Please email me at PATWEHR123@aol.com. Thanks in advance.
PAT
 
 
From: "Barry & Teresa" btja@soltec.net
Subject: Simon Shaffer
 
Hello. Do you have any info on a Simon Shaffer who lived in Edgar Co. Illinois in 1860-1870 Census ? His mothers name was Margaret Shaffer. Thanks for your time and help.
 
Teresa
Illinois
 
From: David Sheaffer dean@csrlink.net
Subject: Gerhardt Shaeffer
 
Here is my line back to Gerhardt. I hope to find more cousins out there.
David Sheaffer(me)2/5/1950- m. Mary Ellen Spencer
James W. Sheaffer(12/15/1917-) m. Patricia H Fausold
Luther R Sheaffer(3/10/1881 Bainbridge Daughin Cty pa m. Laura Jane Wiley 10/27/1904 Blairsville Pa He died 2/5/1962
Harry L Sheaffer 7/27/1860 Middletown Pa m. 1882 d. 1906 and married Anna Hummel of Daughin Cty, Pa
William Eckert Sheaffer b. 9/14/1838 in Lancaster Cty, Pa m. 9/16/1859 in Mt Joy Lancaster Cty, pa d. 8/21/1908 Mt Joy Pa married Annie C Schreiner
Levi Sheaffer b. 8/27/1816 in pa m. 10/5/1837 in Lancaster Cty d.10/5/1886 in Middletown Pa m. Mary Catherine Knox
Samuel Sheaffer b. 11/30/1782 in East Earl Twp Lancaster Cty, pa m. 4/10/1804 Catherine Oberly
Peter Shaeffer b. 9/24/1728 m. c1755 d. c1800 m. Anna Maria Eckert.
Gearhardt Shaeffer b c1699
That's the main line and I have most of the siblings. Hope this helps someone. Dave
 
 
Subject: George Shafer, Jr., b 1883-88 in OH, d 1952 in; George Shafer, Sr., b 1859 in OH; d 1927 in; Jonathan Michele Shafer, b 1832 in Zweibrucken, Bavaria, Germany; d in 1909 in OH
From: "Sandra M. Crowder" sandic1@mail.airmail.net
 
Here is my line. I'd appreciate any information you might have:
My grandfather: George Shafer, Jr., b. 1883-88 in Butler County, OH; died 1952 in Straughn, IN
His father: George Shafer, Sr., born in 1859 in Butler County, OH; died in 1927 in Germantown, IN
His father: Jonathan Michele Shafer, b. in 1832 in Zweibrucken, Bavaria, Germany; died in 1909 in Hamilton, OH QUESTION: Now what do I do? How do you trace back your line in Germany?
 
Subject: Shaffer Connections
From: "Barbara B. Holloway" 2bablan@acadiacom.net
 
We are researching any information on Shaffers who lived in Louisiana. My great-great grandmother married a Hardy Shaffer in St. Francisville,
Louisiana. We are trying to determine where he (Hardy) descended from. Can you provide any information as to whether any of teh shaffers you have traced ever resided in Louisiana? Thanks
 
From: Karmulder@aol.com
Subject: SCHAEFERS in ILL/1800's
 
Karlyn and other "Schaefer Seekers",
I have a LEOPOLD SCHAEFER in Chicago in the late 1800's. Seems someone (?)
could not make up their minds as to where he was born (b. 1859) ... a couple of censuses say Illinois and the others say Germany. His death certificate states birthplace as Germany, and I believe that is correct. His father was CHARLES SCHAEFER. Don't see a connection now, but ot might mean something later???
Karen Mulder
karmulder@aol.com
 
 
From: "KarenShaffer" KarenShaffer@email.msn.com
Subject: Shaffer
 
Will you put me on the reunion invitation list? Have been reading your website. Great stuff! Have been working on my family tree for many years.
Karen Elaine Shaffer
Richmond, Virginia
rootfinder@geocities.com http://geocities.datacellar.net/heartland/hills/9752
 
 
#1 FWD: Shaffer Name [Mark Shaffermshaffer@erols.com]
#2 Roll Call [Mark Shaffer<mshaffer@erols.com>]
#3 SHAFFER--OH & IN [Mark Shaffer<mshaffer@erols.com>]
#4 SHAEFFER, EDWARD ["Paul and Shirley"<sryan@enter.ne]
#5 Shaffer [DLambb@aol.com]
#6 SHAFER Family, SC, GA, [Ken Titt <kwt1149@viptx.net>]
#7 Roll Call ["Judith H. Davis"<davisjh@usit.ne]
#8 Roll Call [DianeFreeman@webtv.net (DianeFree]
#9 Shafers in Texas ["Cindy"<texasrose@mail.hot1.net>]
#10 history books [don shaffer<don4788@clarityconnec]
#11 SHAFFERS from Illinois [Poker2@aol.com]
#12 Shaver ["The Asimus's"<Asimus@bigfoot.com
#13 roll call ["Pat Frappier"<pfrapp@nemaine.com]
#14 Shafer, John- NY ["Alana Bauman"<sbauman@netnitco.n]
#15 John Schaeffer/Shaffer ["Sally A Shaner"<sshaner@alaweb.c]
#16 Re: Mark's Request [Charlotte Kaufman< charkaufman@mai
#17 SHAFFER/SHICK, CLARION ["L. K. Shick" lkshick@ptd.net
#18 Shaeffer's of PA<OH<IN KerriC4now@aol.com
Subject: FWD: Shaffer Name
From: Mark Shaffer <mshaffer@erols.com>
Subject: Shaffer Name
From: "charles shaffer" chuck.shaffer@prodigy.net
 
> Mark - My name is Charles H. Shaffer and I am looking for information on John Jacob Shaffer who lived in Penn.- Snyder County- He is my Gr.,Gr.,Gr. grandfather - His Wife's Name was Mary Kable
>
Chuck.shaffer@prodigy.net
> Chuck Shaffer
 
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Subject: SHAFFER--OH & IN
From: Mark Shaffer mshaffer@erols.com
 
Hello all, Here are my SHAFFER's from Franklin Co., OH and Tippecanoe Co.,IN.
Mark
 
1 [4] Jacob SHAFFER Born: Sep 2, 1794 in PA Died: Oct 20, 1877 in
Franklin Co., OH Buried: Seceder Cemetery, Truro Twp.,
Franklin Co., OH
. +Anna THATCHER Born: Apr 1797 in Greenwich Twp., Sussex(Warren) Co., NJ Married: Before 1816 Married: Bef. 1816 Died: Oct 1828 in Franklin Co., OH
2 Jacob SHAFFER Born: 1817 in OH D: Oct 17, 1855 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN
... +Elizabeth J. DECKER "Betsy" B: Jun 30, 1824 in OH D: Dec 18, 1912 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN
.. 3 Windfield S. SHAFFER Born: 1847 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN Died: Nov 7, 1852 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN
.. 3 Jacob Merville SHAFFER Born: 1850 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN Died: Sep 28, 1911 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN
..... +Margaret E. Wall "Maggie" B: 1852 in NY M: Jun 30, 1873 in Tippecanoe Co., IN
.. 3 [1] Anna SHAFFER Born: 1852 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN
..... +George GELGER Married: Nov 4, 1868 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN
.. *2nd Husband of [1] Anna SHAFFER:
..... +? KILGORE Married: Aft. 1911
.. 3 Sarah J. SHAFFER Born: 1854 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN
..... +Parker A. Byers Born: 1852 in Delphi, Carroll Co.,IN Married: Apr 30, 1874 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN
2 Isaac SHAFFER Born: Mar 1818 Died: Aug 1835 in Franklin Co., OH
2 Silas Southworth SHAFFER Born: Apr 11, 1819 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga
Co., OH Died: Sep 20, 1895 in Clarks Hill, Tippecanoe Co., IN
... +Charlotte L. OYLER Born: Jan 7, 1824 in ENG Married: May 28, 1846 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN Died: Feb 12, 1903 Wingate, Montgomery Co., IN
.. 3 child SHAFFER Born: in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN d: Oct 5, 1847 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN
.. 3 Charles H. SHAFFER Born: Jan 9, 1849 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN Died: Jun 22, 1930 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI
..... +Henrietta Malony Sly "Nettie" Born: Jan 10, 1855 in Rockbridge Co., VA Married: Dec 26, 1870 in Monticello, Piatt Co., IL Died: Jan 26, 1928 in Muskegon,
Muskegon Co., MI
.. 3 [2] Harry Sidney SHAFFER Born: Nov 24, 1852 in Lafayette,
Tippecanoe Co., IN Died: Feb 26, 1904 in Clarks Hill, Tippecanoe Co., IN
..... +Elva J. Lucas Born: May 29, 1859 in Tippecanoe Co., IN Married: Jun 7, 1878 in Tippecanoe Co., IN Died: Dec 23, 1879 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN
.. *2nd Wife of [2] Harry Sidney SHAFFER:
..... +Martha A. Thompson "Mattie" Born: Feb 2, 1860 in KY Married: Oct 11, 1882 in Tippecanoe Co., IN Died: Jun 3, 1897 in Clarks Hill, Tippecanoe Co., IN
.. *3rd Wife of [2] Harry Sidney SHAFFER:
..... +Angeline C. Born: Oct 1859 in KY Married: Aug 28, 1899 in Clarks Hill, Tippecanoe Co., IN
.. 3 child SHAFFER Born: in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN Died before 1888 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN
.. 3 Ada Sophia SHAFFER "Addie" Born: Aug 26, 1855 in Lafayette,
Tippecanoe Co., IN Died: Oct 11, 1909 in Wingate, Montgomery Co., IN
..... +Bourbon Smith Thompson Born: May 24, 1854 in Bourbon Co., KY
Married: Aug 26, 1880 in Tippecanoe Co., IN Died: Jun 29, 1922 in Wingate, Montgomery Co., IN
.. 3 Silas Oliver SHAFFER "Oliver" Born: Oct 1858 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN Died: Mar 12, 1880 in Clarks Hill, Tippecanoe Co., IN
.. 3 [3] George Walter SHAFFER Born: Sep 9, 1863 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN Died: Sep 10, 1935 in Clarks Hill, Tippecanoe Co., IN
..... +Minnie Ann Daugherty Born: Feb 13, 1865 in Tippecanoe Co., IN Married: Sep 6, 1886 in Tippecanoe Co., IN Died: Jul 31, 1890 in Clarks Hill, Tippecanoe Co., IN
.. *2nd Wife of [3] George Walter SHAFFER:
..... +Rhoda Sarah Nydegger Born: Aug 2, 1869 in Union Twp., Grant Co., WV Married: Oct 20, 1892 in Tippecanoe Co., IN Died: Sep 21, 1962 in Tippecanoe Co., IN
*2nd Wife of [4] Jacob SHAFFER:
. +Sarah A. Inks "Sally" Born: Oct 5, 1807 in OH Married: Apr 21,1829 in Franklin Co., OH !Died: Nov 30, 1881 in Franklin Co.,OH
2 Eldon J. SHAFFER Born: 1832 in Franklin Co., OH
2 Anna S. SHAFFER Born: Feb 21, 1834 in Franklin Co., OH Died: Dec 2, 1853 in Franklin Co., OH
2 George E. SHAFFER Born: 1837 in Franklin Co., OH Died: 1863 in Franklin Co., OH
2 [5] John SHAFFER Born: Dec 14, 1838 in Franklin Co., OH Died: Jan 16, 1920 in Jefferson Twp., Franklin Co., OH
... +Jennie ? Born: Aug 23, 1839 Married: in Franklin Co., OH Died: Dec 31, 1870 in Franklin Co., OH
.. 3 Annie SHAFFER Born: 1866
*2nd Wife of [5] John SHAFFER:
... +Lucy Woodruff Born: Oct 17, 1853 in OH Married: Aug 7, 1873 in Franklin Co., OH Died: Jul 30, 1933 in Truro Twp., Franklin Co., OH
.. 3 John E. SHAFFER Born: 1878 in Franklin Co., OH
.. 3 Carlos A. SHAFFER Born: Mar 9, 1880 in Jefferson Twp., Franklin Co., OH Died: Jul 16, 1966 in Whitehall, Franklin Co., OH
.. 3 Ethel SHAFFER Born: 1884 in OH Died: 1917 in Franklin Co., OH
2 Rebecca SHAFFER Born: Mar 18, 1841 in Franklin Co., OH Died: Mar 25, 1931 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH
... +Joseph Grovenbery Born: Feb 16, 1840 in OH Married: Sep 15, 1864 in Franklin Co., OH Died: Mar 5, 1914 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH
2 William H. SHAFFER Born: 1844 in Franklin Co., OH
... +Tillie Smith Married: Mar 27, 1871 in Franklin Co., OH
2 Louise SHAFFER Born: 1846 in Franklin Co., OH
... +Samuel Monterville McGruder Married: Nov 22, 1865 in Franklin Co., OH
.. 3 [6] Addie L. McGruder Born: Dec 23, 1869 in Franklin Co., OH Died: Dec 6, 1934 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH
..... +? Gaines
.. *2nd Husband of [6] Addie L. McGruder:
..... +Albert A. Rhodes Born: 1862 Married: Nov 6, 1928 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH Died: 1941 in Franklin Co., OH
2 Adelaide SHAFFER Born: 1851 in Franklin Co., OH
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Subject: SHAEFFER, EDWARD
From: "Paul and Shirley" sryan@enter.net
 
I'm going to post my lost Shaeffer in hopes that there are new members who maybe able to claim him and help me solve the mystery that I've been dealing with for 30 years!
 
SHAEFFER, EDWARD born 1822 in Middleport, Pa. Schuylkill County. Served in 147th Pa. Volunteers form Schuylkill County. Married Rosina Troutman in 1845. They resided in Middleport, Pa., and Centralia, Pa. Columbia Co. Edward died in 1892 and is buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Centralia.
Believe his father's name to be John Shaeffer. Looking for his parents and siblings. PLEASE check your Shaeffer closet and see if Edward is hanging out there if so, tell him front and center!
Many thanks.
Shirley
sryan@enter.net
Allentown, Pa.
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Subject: Shaffer
From: DLambb@aol.com
 
Not much is known about my SHAFER'S. My grandfather John W. Shafer born 1874 in Arkansas. Parents Unknown. John's siblings are:
Samuel
Mollie
Rose
Mollie
May
John married Minnie Lee Lollie in AL. 1887 their children Joseph (Buck ) my father Samuel both born in Kansas. Children from second marriage( John)
Ruby
Annabelle
Eva
John died in 1931 in Kansas. Any leads greatly appreciated.
 
Thanks Sharon Shafer Lamb
 
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Subject: SHAFER Family, SC, GA, TX, 1830-present date
From: Ken Titt kwt1149@viptx.net
 
I am seeking information on the following SHAFER families:
William SHAFER, b. ca 1830 in SC, was married ca 1855 to Emma LOGAN, b. ca 1832, also in SC. They had two daughters. Information at present is
very sketchy about them. One, named Kate, born probably around 1860, never married and died in Augusta, GA, in the 1920s. Another daughter,
believed to be named Pearl, born probably in the 1860s, married a man by the name of HEATH. They were living in Augusta, GA, in the 1920s.
 
William and Emma's son, James Howard SHAFER, was born 28 Jan 1857, in SC. He married Louisa Anna CALLAHAM, b. 14 Dec 1844, in Lincoln Co., GA. They were married sometime in 1876 and lived in GA, TX and Mexico. William died in 1916 and Louisa Anna died in 1918, both in El Campo,
Wharton Co., TX. They had three children.
 
1) Estella Theodoria SHAFER, b. 28 Jul 1877, Washington, Lincoln Co., Ga; married 18 Oct 1899, to Harry Centennial REDMOND
2) James Howard SHAFER, b. 19 Oct 1878, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA; married 11 Oct 1908, in Ocampo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Robbie Ann FRASIER, b. 9 May 1894, in Oceola, Hill Co., TX
3) Julian Cor SHAFER, b. 18 Apr 1888, d. 14 Sep 1917.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone that may have some information on any of these families: SHAFER, LOGAN, CALLAHAM, REDMOND, FRASIER
Please email any responses to me directly at: KWT1149@viptx.net Thank you for taking the time to read this.
 
Ken Titt,
Victoria, TX
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Subject: Roll Call
From: "Judith H. Davis" davisjh@usit.net
 
Does anyone have anything on a John Shaffer born June 13, 1755, in Berks County, PA?
Judi Davis, Athens, TN
davisjh@usit.net
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Subject: Roll Call
From: DianeFreeman@webtv.net (Diane Freeman)
 
Greetings, My SHAFFER ancestor is George S. SHAFFER, b. 1834 York Co. PA, married to Elizabeth DANNER. They settled in Fulton Co. IL. Ring a bell with anyone?
Diane
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Subject: Shafers in Texas
From: "Cindy" texasrose@mail.hot1.net
 
Here is my SHAFER bunch:
Henry Simpson SHAFER
Born: 23 December 1867 Texas
Married: 1888 Ellen Candis CARR Born: 31 August 1872 Missouri
Children: William SHAFER September 1889 Texas
Mamie SHAFER July 1892 Texas
Lami SHAFER August 1893 Texas
Alvie Cecil SHAFER 4 May 1900 Texas
 
Alvie Cecil SHAFER Born: 4 May 1900 Texas Died: 16 March 1966 Port Lavaca, Calhoun Co., Tx
Married: 11 January 1915 Menard, Menard Co., Texas Etta Exa McDonald Born: 12 Oct 1899
Cornhill, Williamson Co., Texas Died: 18 October 1979 Eastland, Eastland Co., Texas
Children: Lester Howard SHAFER 1916
Velma Eunice SHAFER 1918
Louie Ray SHAFER 1921
Robert Lee SHAFER 1925
Tillman Oather SHAFER 1927
Violet Marie SHAFER 1929
Joe Wesley SHAFER 1932
Leona Jane SHAFER 1934
Anna Frances SHAFER 1936
Norman Eugene SHAFER 1937
Happy hunting!
Cindy in China Spring, Texas
texasrose@mail.hot1.net
Researching: SHAFER, McDonald
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Subject: history books
From: don shaffer don4788@clarityconnect.com
 
I have the history books for the following counties in Penn. Cameron, Mckean, Elk, Potter, Clinton, and Centre. There is a awful lot about Shaffers in this books. If someone wants information from any of these counties. I'll do my best to look it up. Also if anyone has info on any Shaffers, from around the hamlet of Cameron, in Cameron county, I could use.
Don Shaffer
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Subject: SHAFFERS from Illinois
From: Poker2@aol.com
 
Seeking information on Eliza Jane SHAFFER who married John Wesley LAWYER around 1855 in Springfield, IL. Eliza Jane was born on April 16, 1837 in Rushville. Elizas parents were Samuel and Harriet (EMERICH) SHAFFER. They settled in Springfield and raised six children: Nancy (my gggrandmother), Amanda, William, Dora Ann, Tinee, and Henry. Nancy Mathilda LAWYER was born on May 30, 1857. She married a man by the
name of SHAW. I have no information on him. They were married sometime around 1874. They had one daughter, Lida Anna SHAW (my ggrandmother). SHAW either died or Nancy divorced him. She moved on and married Albert MOE in Washington State. Lida was born on December 14, 1874 in Springfield. Albert Moe raised her as his own daughter. Lida met and married Robert SLEIGHT sometime during 1890s. They lived and raised their eight children in Portland, Oregon. If anyone knows of these names, please e-mail me.
Thanks,
Julie Hendrix
 
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Subject: Shaver
From: "The Asimus's" Asimus@bigfoot.com
 
I am looking for any information regarding John SHAVER b. 1745/46
Germany. He married Elizabeth Pence on July 19, 1784 in Shenandoah County, Virginia. He died before May 1, 1851 in Boone County, Kentucky. He lived to be 105 yrs. old. Their children were;
1.) Betsey (Elizabeth), m. Abraham Anderson on Nov. 10, 1814, Boone Co. Ky.
2.) Sally (Sarah), m. John Helmn on Oct.15, 1818, Boone Co., Ky.
3.) Mary Louise(Polley), b. December 19. 1789 in Madison Co., Virginia, m. Silas Crisler, Sept. 29, 1808 in Boone Co., Ky. d. Dec. 2, 1851 in Illinois.
4.) Catherine(Kitty),b. 1790, m. Joseph Wayland on June 21,1812, d. before 1831
5.) George Washington Shaver, m. Elizabeth Dial on August 17, 1808, d. March 18, 1869 in New London Ralls, Co. Missouri.
6.) Jennetta, b.November 10, 1806 in Boone Co.,Ky., m.Elias Strickler Coffman on Dec. 31, 1829 in Boone Co.Ky, d. November 12, 1885 in Beloit Kansas
7.) Maria, b. 1807 in Boone Co. Ky., m. Robert Gant in 1818, d. August 22, 1845 in Randolph Co.Illinois
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Dan and Robyn Asimus
251 Washington St.
Golden, CO 80403
mailto:Asimus@bigfoot.com
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Subject: John W. Shaffer
From: "Pat Frappier" pfrapp@nemaine.com
 
I am searching for info on John W. Shaffer b. 1820 in Lancaster Co. PA. Circa 1848 he married Nancy Shallenberger, a Mennonite and in 1850 they were living in W. Donegal Twp., Lancaster Co. PA. In 1860 they were living in New Carlisle area, Clark County, Ohio. There is a possibility John was
the brother of Anthony W. Shaffer who was born 1810 in Lancaster or York County. Anthony was the son of John Shaffer and E. Willes. My best lead right now is that John and siblings may descend from Anthony or John Anthony Shaffer who died in 1820 in Donegal Twp, Lancaster Co and left wife Barbara (Meyer) and issue: John b 31 Jul 1791, Jacob b. 18 Dec 1793, Susanna b. 28 Aug 1795 m. John Bargain, Anna b. 17 Sep 1798, Mary b. 18 May 1800 m. Jacob Frank, Catharine b. 5 Aug 1802, Martin b. 10 Nov 1804, David b. 6 Nov 1806, and Elizabeth b. 28 Dec 1808. Administrators of his estate were John B. Haldeman and Jacob Meyer.
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Subject: Shafer, John- NY
From: "Alana Bauman" sbauman@netnitco.net
 
John Shaffer b. ca 1720 MAY have m. 1st Elizabeth Daniels m. Magdalena Feil
John d. ca 1765-66 Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., NY
Some children
Corel/Charles Shaver b. 1752 NY m. Celia/Sarah Radley 25 May 1776 Albany, NY
d. after 1820 probably Guilderland twp., Albany Co.
Henry b. 25 Jan 1758 Rhinebeck m. Alida Bratt ca 1783 d. 19 Sep 1850 Watervliet, Albany Co., NY
Francis b. 10 Mar 1760 NY m. Catharine Egmont ca 1783 d. 12 Feb 1836 Berne twp., Albany Co., NY
Catherine b. 9 Oct 1761 Rhinebeck, NY m. Gerret J Seger 1 Dec 1779 Albany, NY d. 7 Jun 1853 New Scotland twp., Albany Co., NY
 
Alana Bauman
830 Daisy Street SE
DeMotte, IN 46310
sbauman@netnitco.net
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Subject: John Schaeffer/Shaffer
From: "Sally A Shaner" sshaner@alaweb.com
 
Looking for information about John Shaffer b. 13 June 1775 in Berks Co., PA. I have a John Schaeffer "from eastern PA" b. 19 June 1775. I wonder if we're talking about the same John? Please contact me.
 
Thanks,
Sally
sshaner@alaweb.com
 
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Subject: Re: Mark's Request
From: Charlotte Kaufman charkaufman@mail.snider.net
 
I am looking for ancestors of Christina Schaeffer.
Emigrated to the US in July 1849
From Friedrichshafen, Wuerttemberg
Married Daniel Dobra shortly after arriving in the US
Birthdate: December 31, 1831
Death Date: May 5, 1908
I would love to know where she settled after arriving in the US. I do know that she lived in Newark, New Jersey in 1870 and by 1880 was in Bowie County, Texas. I have a strong suspicion that she settled in Port Jervis, Orange County, New York.....but have no documentation to that effect.
 
Charlotte Kaufman
charkaufman@mail.snider.net
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Subject: SHAFFER/SHICK, CLARION CO PA
From: "L. K. Shick" lkshick@ptd.net
 
I am looking for the families of Susanna SHAFFER and Christopher SHICK in Clarion/Armstrong County PA about 1820 - 1850. My great grandfather, Adam SHICK, was their son and he was born 5 Apr 1842 and died 11 Mar 1908. His death certificate indicates these parents. Adam is buried in Hawthorn Cemetery and our family roots are from Redbank Twp.
 
Larry Shick
 
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Subject: Shaeffer's of PA<OH<IN<IA
From: KerriC4now@aol.com
 
JOHN SHAEFFER was born Abt. 1785 in PA. He married HANNAH. ( I know not where in PA)
Children of JOHN SHAEFFER and HANNAH are:
2. i. PETER SHAEFFER, b. February 18, 1817, Fairfield County, Ohio; d. November 7, 1870, Boone Co., IA.
ii. ANDREW SHAEFFER, b. Abt. 1825, Ohio; d. Boone Co., IA.
iii. HENRY H. SHAEFFER, b. Abt. 1823, Ohio.
2. PETER SHAEFFER (JOHN) was born February 18, 1817 in Fairfield County, Ohio, and died November 07, 1870 in Boone Co., IA. He married NANCY MERRIMAN June 1, 1837 in Delphi, Indiana, daughter of JOSHUA MERRIMAN. Children of PETER SHAEFFER and NANCY MERRIMAN are:
3. i. TILGHMAN H. SHAEFFER, b. September 15, 1840, White Co., Indiana; d. May 3, 1920, Stratford, IA.
ii. JOHN R. SHAEFFER, b. Abt. 1838, Delphi, Indiana; d. May 01, 1863, Port Gibson, Mississippi.
 
Notes for JOHN R. SHAEFFER:
Killed in action at Battle of Port Gibson, Miss. Company C, Ind. 46th Vol. Inf. Regt. Buried near Magnolia Church, Miss. in mass soldier's grave. unmarked.
 
4. iii. AMAZIAH M. SHAEFFER, b. January 26, 1843, Delphi, Indiana; d. November 25, 1935, Boone, Iowa.
iv. JASPER SHAEFFER, b. Abt. 1845, Delphi, Indiana4; d. Oklahoma; m. ANNA DENNET, April 20, 1871, Boone, Iowa4.
v. ISAAC NEWTON SHAEFFER, b. February 15, 1848, Delphi, Indiana; d. February 9, 1916, Marshalltown, Iowa; m. CYNTHIA ANN HUXFORD, June 10, 1868, Boone Co., IA.
5. vi. WILLIAM HENRY SHAEFFER, b. April 27, 1851, Delphi, Indiana; d. March 3, 1909, Voltaire, North Dakota.
vii. GEORGE WASHINGTON SHAEFFER, b. May 04, 1855, Logansport, Indiana; d. June 01, 1938, Des Moines, Iowa; m. SARAH MARGURITE TOMLINSON, December 20, 1876, Fraser, Iowa.
 
3. TILGHMAN H. SHAEFFER (PETER, JOHN)was born September 15, 1840 in White Co., Indiana, and died May 03, 1920 in Stratford, IA. He married ANNA M. FERLEN,12 March 17, 1864 in Boone County, Iowa, daughter of MONS FERLEN and MARGTHA(MARTHA) SVENSDOTTOR.
 
Children of TILGHMAN SHAEFFER and ANNA FERLEN are:
i. WILLIAM S. SHAEFFER, b. February 13, 186514; d. July 27,1887, Stratford, IA.
6. ii. FRANKLIN SHAEFFER, b. December 1868, Iowa.
iii. ALICE M. SHAEFFER, b. October 08, 1871; d. February 09, 1892, Stratford, IA.
7. iv. JOHN L. SHAEFFER, b. June 28, 1874, Iowa; d. November 1966, Iowa.
v. FREDRICK SHAEFFER, b. April 1876.
8. vi. SWAN E. SHAEFFER, b. January 1881, Iowa; d. 1944, Stratford, IA.
vii. SAMUEL C. SHAEFFER, b. May 12, 1885; d. September 02, 1907,Stratford,IA.
 
4. AMAZIAH M. SHAEFFER (PETER, JOHN) was born January 26, 1843 in Delphi, Indiana, and died November 25, 1935 in Boone, Iowa. He married DORTHEA GOETZMAN December 31, 1865 in Boone, Iowa.
Children of AMAZIAH SHAEFFER and DORTHEA GOETZMAN are:
i. MAGGIE L. SHAEFFER.
ii. SAMUEL P. SHAEFFER.
iii. ELSIE E. SHAEFFER.
 
5. WILLIAM HENRY SHAEFFER (PETER, JOHN) was born April 27, 1851 in Delphi, Indiana, and died March 03, 1909 in Voltaire, North Dakota. He married MARY HATTIE HANSON January 27, 1872 in Boone Co., IA.
Children of WILLIAM SHAEFFER and MARY HANSON are:
i. JOHN SHAEFFER.
ii. FREDERICK SHAEFFER.
iii. HENRY SHAEFFER.
iv. ANNIE SHAEFFER.
 
6. FRANKLIN SHAEFFER (TILGHMAN H., PETER, JOHN) was born December 1868 in Iowa. He married CLARICE (Sills?).
Children of FRANKLIN SHAEFFER and CLARICE are:
i. BLANCHE SHAEFFER, b. October 1892.
ii. NORMA SHAEFFER, b. February 1895.
iii. HAROLD SHAEFFER, b. November 1896.
 
7. JOHN L. SHAEFFER (TILGHMAN H., PETER, JOHN) was born June 28, 1874 in Iowa, and died November 1966 in Iowa. He married AGNES BERGGREN 1895, daughter of JOHN BERGGREN and ANNA PETERSON.
Children of JOHN SHAEFFER and AGNES BERGGREN are:
i. EARL SHAEFFER, b. 1896.
ii. INEZ MARIE SHAEFFER, b. June 14, 1897, Stratford, Hamilton County, Iowa; d. May 12, 1970, Stratford, Hamilton County, Iowa; m. (1) FRANK CLARENCE MILBURN, 1915, Des Moine, Iowa; m. (2) CARL HAKES, 1940.
 
8. SWAN E. SHAEFFER (TILGHMAN H., PETER, JOHN) was born January 1881 in Iowa, and died 1944 in Stratford, IA. He married ESTHER A. PETERSON in Slater, Iowa, daughter of AUGUST PETERSON and SOPHIA LINN.
Children of SWAN SHAEFFER and ESTHER PETERSON are:
i. HARRIOTT SHAEFFER, b. 1917.
ii. ROBERT SHAEFFER, b. 1921.
I would love to hear from someone out there who might know anything about this line.
If you have read down this so far, thanks!
Kerri
#1 Shaffer-Thomas ["C. L. Mateer" <raycon@alltel.net>]
#2 Re: Roll Call [Robin Kornides <kornides@usaor.net]
#3 Shaffer in Beaver and [Rollie Littlewood <rklittle@facsta]
#4 Roll Call [Wheat4444@aol.com]
#5 Schaefer:IL>NE>WY>OR [Schzhanik@aol.com]
#6 my Sheaffers [David Sheaffer <dean@csrlink.net>]
#7 SHAFER/OH & IN [pbash@ix.netcom.com]
#8 Elizabeth Shaffer [Everett Frank <efrank@sunline.net>]
#9 MILLER/SHAFFER union [Larissa Souzer <larissa+@pitt.edu>]
#10 RollCall Germany to ? [preferred coustmer <gidget@alaska.]
#11 Sheffer NY-MI-IL-IA-MN [dbnelson@epix.net (Diane & Everett]
#12 Lewis SHAFER ["Richard L. Shafer" <rlshafer@conc]
 
Subject: Shaffer-Thomas
From: "C. L. Mateer" <raycon@alltel.net>
 
John SHAFFER b. 14 June 1769 Berks Co. PA. Married Eva Marea THOMAS in 1794 in Stouchsburg, Marion Twp. Berks Co. PA. All moved to Huntingdon Co., PA in 1803. Connie M.
 
W. PA Genealogy
http://www.angelfire.com/pa/heyconnie
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Subject: Re: Roll Call
From: Robin Kornides kornides@usaor.net
 
Here are my SCHAFFERS; I don't know if they lived in Berks or Montgomery county, PA, or both... my ancestor is daughter Elizabeth, who married Jacob UPDEGROVE, from Berks County. I was surprised to find the baptisms at St Paul's in Red Hill, since I thought the family was from Berks county. Many of the Updegrove/Schaffer descendants are buried at St Paul's in Amityville. George Michael Schaffer and his wife are buried at the cemetery by the "Oley Churches" at Spangsville.
 
robin
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Descendants of William Schaffer
1 William Schaffer b: Bef. 1775 d: Unknown
..+Elizabeth ? b: Bef. 1775 d: Unknown
.. 2 Margretha Schaffer b: 9/6/1792 Bp: 1792 New Goshenhoppen Ref.Church
.. 2 Elizabeth Schaffer b: 12/2/1796 Bp: 1/29/1797 St Paul's, Red Hill d:10/14/1881
.....+Jacob Updegrove b: 5/27/1798 d: 11/8/1873
......3 Beneville (Benwal) Updegrove b: 1821
......3 Sarah Ann Updegrove b: 1/9/1821 d: 8/13/1846
........+Samuel Weitner
......3 William Schaffer Updegrove b: 1/18/1823 d: 2/20/1899
........+Elizabeth Bauer/Bower b: 4/27/1822 d: 5/11/1912
......3 Elizabeth Updegrove b: 1828
........+William Emory
......3 Levi Schaffer Updegrove b: 12/16/1830 d: 10/22/1899
........+Sophia Davidheiser b: 3/9/1826 d: 8/5/1894
......3 Henrietta Updegrove b: 1836
......3 Frederick Schaffer Updegrove b: 1/16/1837 d: 3/12/1912
........+Mary Ann Shurr b: 3/17/1864 d: 7/5/1916
......3 Harriet (Weidner) Updegrove b: Abt. 1844 (child of Sarah; adopted by g-parents)
.. 2 Catharine Schaffer b: 4/15/1798 Bp: 5/28/1798 St Paul's Lutheran Church, Red Hill
.. 2 Sara Schaffer b: 3/21/1800 Bp: 5/17/1800 St Paul's Lutheran Church, Red Hill
.. 2 Georg Michael Schaffer b: 6/17/1801 Bp: 7/26/1802 St Paul's Luth, RedHill d: 6/6/1883
.....+Esther ?? b: 1/8/1807 d: 5/15/1882
......3 William H Schaffer b: 6/20/1841
........+Amelia ??
.. 2 Samuel Schaffer b: 5/7/1803 Baptism: Oley Reformed Church (Salem Ref,Spangsville?)
 
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Subject: Shaffer in Beaver and Lawrence Co. PA
From: Rollie Littlewood rklittle@facstaff.wisc.edu
 
The SHAFFER family I am researching has U.S.A. roots in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. James Paden SHAFFER was born in either 1802 or 1804 in PA. According to some county history books I have seen that his father was a native of Holland, but I am skeptical about that allegation. James Paden SHAFFER, b. 1802 or 1804, PA m. Mary Madeline CLINGENSMITH (other spellings seen) b. circa 1805 PA or (more likely) Baden three children:
1) James Kaldoo SHAFFER, b. 1835, either New Castle (Lawrence Co.) or Beaver (Beaver Co.) PA / served in the U.S. Civil War from Jefferson Co. PA / m. Artemesia Deborah TRYON 25 Nov. 1868 in Tryonville, Crawford Co. PA / Methodist minister in western PA nd eastern OH / has six children / d. Oct 1894 in Richmond Center, Astabula OH
2) Abraham Pollock SHAFFER, b either 1826 or 1830, probably in Beaver Co. PA / m. Sarah BARRON 1 Jun 1880 in Shenango Township, Lawrence Co. PA / carpenter, wagon-maker / had seven children, probably all born in Shenango Township / d. 27 Dec 1907 / his family and descendants appear in the FHL's Ancestral Search, put there by a descendant of his son Byron
3) William SHAFFER / m. Hannah (?) / farmer / lived in a number of counties in NW PA / had twelve children / d. Lawrence Co. PA
I am reasonably confident of the information I have on James Kaldoo SHAFFER and his descendants, as his is my wife's great-grandfather and I have put quite a bit of effort into researching his family. I am much less confident about my information on his parents and his siblings, etc.
 
Rollie
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Subject: Roll Call
From: Wheat4444@aol.com
 
I am trying to locate family of Charles Schaefer (sp?) who married Mary Ann (Mamie) Zajic in Baltimore. By about 1930, they would have had a son George Andrew (Jake) and daughter Lucille-in pictures she appears to be about 12 to 14 years old. Many thanks if someone finds this familiar.
Linda Hand
wheat4444@aol.com
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Subject: Schaefer:IL>NE>WY>OR
From: Schzhanik@aol.com
 
George Wilhelm Schaefer b. East Prussia, abt. 1835. Married Margauretha Lautenschlager nee Schuttler in Peking, Illinois.
Children: 1) George John Henry Schaefer b. July 9, 1880; 2) Louisa; 3)Louisa
1) George John Henry Schaefer m. Ida Koinzan December 20, 1905 in Carlton, Nebraska. Their children: Victor Frederick William b. 1907; Luella Anna Margaretha b. 1909; George John Henry b. 1912; Donald ; Chester ; Ray Eugene b. 1924; and Jay Valdene b. 1924.
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Subject: my Sheaffers
From: David Sheaffer dean@csrlink.net
 
I my as well join the fun. Here is my Sheaffer's back to the possible immigrant, Gerhardt.
1. David Samuel Sheaffer b. 2/5/1950- (ME)
2.James Wiley Sheaffer b. 12/15/1917 Blairsville Pa sp: Patricia Howell Fausold b. 12/5/1920-d. 6/2/1988
3. Luther Ralph Sheaffer b. 3/10/1881 Bainbridge Pa
m. 10/27/1904 Blairsville Pa
d. 2/5/1962 Blairsville Pa
sp: Laura Jane Wiley
4. Harry L Sheaffer b. 7/27/1860 Middletown Pa
m. 1882
d. 1906 Middletown
sp: Anna Hummell b. 3/29/1859 Lancaster Cty Pa?
d. 8/28/1947 Middletown Pa
5. William Eckert Sheaffer b. 9/14/1838 Lancaster Cty Pa
m. 9/16/1859 Mt Joy Pa
d. 8/21/1908 Mt Joy Pa
sp: Annie Catherine Schreiner
6. Levi Sheaffer b. 8/27/1816 Pa
m. 10/5/1837 Lancaster Cty Pa
d. 10/5/1886 Middletown Pa
sp: Mary Catherine Knox of Franklin Cty pa
7. Samuel Shaeffer b. 11/30/1782 East Earl Twp, Lancaster Cty, Pa
m. 4/10/1804 Lancaster Cty Pa
sp: Catherine Oberly
8. Peter Shaeffer b. 9/24/1728
m. c1755
d. c1800
sp: Anna Maria Eckert
9. Gearhardt Sheaffer b. c1699 possibly the immigrant ancestor. No proof yet.
 
David Sheaffer (dean@csrlink.net)
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Subject: SHAFER/OH & IN
From: pbash@ix.netcom.com
 
1.) William T. SHAFER born 1787 in New Jersey died 1856 in Cass Co. Indiana
2.) William Shafer born 1831 in OH
2.) Henry D. SHAFER born 9-16-1821 in Miami Co. OH married Martha THORNBURGH in Marion Co. OH on 12-21-1846 Henry died 3-31-1875 in Cass CO. Indiana
Children of Henry And Martha SHAFER
William SHAFER born 10-20-1847 in Cass CO. Indiana married Annie M. ATHEY 1-9-1873 in Cass Co. Indiana
James SHAFER born 1849 in Cass Co. Indiana died young
Lorenzo SHAFER born 1848 in Cass Co. Indiana
Nancy J. SHAFER born 1850 in Cass Co. Indiana
James A. SHAFER born 1853 in Cass Co. Indiana
Sarah C. SHAFER born 1854 in Cass Co. Indiana
Martha SHAFER born 1857 in Cass Co. Indiana
Children of William SHAFER and Annie M. ATHEY
Gerturde SHAFER born 11-18-1874 in Onward Cass Co. Indiana married 1.) Elmer Walker BRANDT 2-13-1890 in Cass Co. IN
Mertie SHAFER born 4-29-1877 in Cass Co. IN
William W. SHAFER born 2-27-1880 in Cass Co. IN
Nellie B. SHAFER born 12-28-1881 in Cass Co. IN married Frank WISSINGER in Cass Co. IN
Carrie M. SHAFER born 10-5-1883 in Cass Co. In married William M. Little in Cass Co. IN
In the 1850 census for Cass Co. a Nancy JACKSON born 1790 in PA is living in the household. In the 1860 census a William T. SHAFER born 1842 in Coles Co. IL and James SHAFER born 1843 in Coles Co. IL are living in the household. Thanks so much
Martha
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Subject: Elizabeth Shaffer
From: Everett Frank efrank@sunline.net
 
Hi Shaffers,
I am between a rock and a hard place. I am looking for an Elizabeth Shaffer who married my 3rd great grandfather Peter Lorenz Frank. She would have been born about 1750. Probably within a "buggy ride" of Hampsted, Maryland. They lived and died near Fowblesburg Md. (just south of Hampstead Md She had a brother John and brother Frederick who lived on adjoining farms. I have Philip and Elizabeth's wills but no mention of her maiden name. Information I have received leads me to believe her parents might have been Peter Shaffer and Anna Schaub or Schaubin. Peter Frank died in 1797 and Elizabeth in 1811. Has anyone ran across her in you searching. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.
Everett Frank
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Subject: MILLER/SHAFFER union
From: Larissa Souzer larissa+@pitt.edu
 
Hello. I have been watching both of these lists for any hints of my family, hoping that some one would be looking for the same families and would be kind enough to post. Hopefully I can spark some discussion now that I've come out of the shadows! ;-)
I descend from John and Elizabeth (d. 1777) SHAFFER whose son, Simon SHAFFER (b. 1753 Berks Co, PA), married Susannah MILLER (b. 18 AUG 1755 Cumberland Co, PA, d. 10 JUN 1824 Somerset Co, PA) in 1773. Susannah was the daughter of Conrad (d. 1783 Cumberland Co, PA) and Hannah (d. 1799 Franklin Co, PA) MILLER.
I would be most interesting in anything dealing with the ancestors, siblings, descendants, cousins, etc. of any of these people. I have only recently discovered that these folks are *my* folks so I don't know much of anything on them other than my line.
Many thanks.
--Larissa Souzer
Pittsburgh, PA
larissa+@pitt.edu
 
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Subject: RollCall Germany to ? to Missouri to OK
From: preferred coustmer gidget@alaska.net
 
Frederick Henry SHAFER/SHAFFER/SCHAEFER born 7 October 1852 in Stockfeldt Germany (I'm sure the town is an Americanized spelling) per his obit He supposedly came to America at age of 6. death certificate says name of dad is ?ran or m (and no last) obit says 2 brothers and 1 sister survive him- but NO NAMES!! unknown if siblings were born in Germany or America IGI has a Frederick Henry Schaefer born 7 Oct 1852 whose parents are listed as Frederick E and Sophie Heyden fische 523300 There is also a Frederick Schaffer married to a Margaret with children: Caroline, Margaret, Frederick, Charles, Clara, Walter-all children’s birth dates not confirmed except for Caroline. Child Fred show s(1861) so may be related. Unknown which of above 2 may be mine.
 
My Fred Henry died 22 Sept 1936 in Harper County OK. Unknown parents names. (above not confirmed) He was married to Rebecca Painter in March 1875 in MISSOURI. Fred and Rebecca had the following children:
William Walter
Edmond Andrew
Acie
Charles aka charley
James Albert
George Wesley or vice versa-went by both ways
Henry Dock (mostly went by Dock)
all above children born in MO. I have much more information on above children if anyone interested. thanks
Nancy email gidget@alaska.net
daughter Mary Ann born 23 Apr 1896 died 20 Nov 1898 and buried in Wheeling Cemetery.
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Subject: Sheffer NY-MI-IL-IA-MN
From: dbnelson@epix.net (Diane & Everett Nelson)
 
The early history of my Sheffer is very maybe...Ira W (maybe Wilder his mother's maiden name) Sheffer was born in NY ca 1832 (possibly in the Utica area). Moved to MI (maybe Grand Rapids area) about 1840 but may have moved to Western NY prior to that.
 
Possibly in Flora, Boone Co IL in the early 1860s.
 
Living in Bremer County, Iowa by January 1867. On 12 April 1869 Ira married Emily Bean Wilson a widow in Chickasaw Co, Iowa. They had four children
1- Minnie born Sept 1869 died Oct 1870 in Mason City Iowa;
2- Albert b 1871 Mason City, (moved to the Northwest by 1900 and not heard from again);
3- Melissa b 17 June 1872 died 1948 (my grandmother);
4- Myrtle b May 1875 died Sept 1944 married Elmer E. Lufkin.
 
Ira and Emily moved to Motley, MN before the 1880 census and are recorded there through 1910. Emily died in 1899 in Motley. It is believed that Ira was staying with Melissa and her 2nd husband Tom Heaton in Perth, ND when he died in 1912.
 
The maybe parts are related to a Uriah Shaver/Sheffer reported to be a brother to my Ira. Uriah was born in Niagara County NY ca 1834, moved to Grand Rapids MI, then to Boone county Illinois where I did find him in a military census as Sheffer. Uriah married, raised a family and died in Lake Park, Iowa 11 Oct 1906 age 71 years 11 month 24 days. Uriah's death registration notes father as Ari Shaver, no mother's name given. Married Lavina Goodnow, they had 7 children 5 survived in 1906. 1900 census lists Guy E b Dec 1878; Lymon L ?? b April 1881, Clarence b 1885 and Jasper (no dates copy unreadable). Both Uri and Ira list their father as born in Maryland on the 1900 census. Does any of this look familiar. I would enjoy hearing from anyone with ties to these two possible brothers.
Diane Bassette Nelson
Town of Covert Historian (Seneca County, NY)
dbnelson@epix.net
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Subject: Lewis SHAFER
From: "Richard L. Shafer" rlshafer@concentric.net
 
Family Group Report - 25 Jan 1999
Husband: Louis Shafer
Birth: 14 Jun 1826 Place: Germany ®17
Death: 18 May 1895 Place: Steuben County (Wayland?)
Burial: Place: Lakeside Cemetery, Loon Lake, NY ®24
Occupation: Farmer
Father: George ®24 Shafer
Mother: Catherine ®24
Wife: Catherine Conrad
Birth: 14 May 1829 Place: Germany
Death: 21 Jan 1910
Father: Henry Conrad (1803-1880)
Mother: Margaret Baesel ®24 (1802-1874)
Children...
1. M Child: Christian John ®3 Shafer
2. F Child: Laura or Eleanor Shafer
3. M Child: Henry Shafer
4. M Child: Lewis Shafer
5. M Child: William Shafer
6. F Child: Louisa Shafer
7. M Child: Jacob Shafer
8. F Child: Dorothy or Dorothea ®24 Shafer
9. F Child: Lydia Shafer
 
 
#1 FRAKTUR anyone? [HTIAZ@aol.com]
#2 John Edgar Shaffer ["RTR" <dixey@ix.netcom.com>]
#3 Searching ADAM A. and [Gary Burton <gary_burton@eee.org>]
#4 John David SHEFFER [Ruth Ann Leicher <ral@iland.net>]
#5 SCHAEFER, John George ["B Eugenio" <beugflip@erols.com>]
#6 John SHAFER PA > OH MarciaH97@aol.com
#7 DAVID SHAFFER //ALLICE [R Dunbar deadmeat_@yahoo.com]
#8 Madeline (sp?) SHAFFER ["Brenda Wayne" <stfred@email.msn.c]
 
Subject: John Edgar Shaffer
From: "RTR" dixey@ix.netcom.com
 
I am looking for the parents of John Edgar Shaffer b. June 20, 1851 in Hamburg, Germany (?) and died March 24, 1930 in Allegany, New York. He supposedly came here when he was about 16 years old with 2 other brothers. He married Elizabeth Ross (b. 6-1-1880 in NYC) in New York and became a dairy farmer in Allegheny, New York.
 
They had the following children:
Matilda Shaffer b. 1898
George John Shaffer b. Feb 13, 1900
Hermand J. Shaffer b. 1902
Henry P. Shaffer b. 1903
Andrew U. Shaffer b. April 1905
 
An aunt says that her mother kept up with the other 2 brothers for a while
but she doesn't know anything about them. Any help would be appreciated.
Vicki
 
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Subject: Searching ADAM A. and Casper, born Germany to PA (1800's)
From: Gary Burton gary_burton@eee.org
 
I'm interested in finding the parents of Adam A. SHAFFER, b. 26 Jun 1809, Baden, Germany, married to Julia Ann SPAKE, b. 11 May 1811, Germany. Known info: an older brother came to America first and settled at Columbus, New York, and later moved to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Julia Ann and Adam lived in Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., PA, 1860 Census confirms this! Children are: Elizabeth, Anne Mary, Magdalena, Adam A., Henry, Valentine and John A. SHAFFER. Julia Ann had two sisters, Mrs. MYERS and Mrs. WISE. I am related through Adam A., son John Thomas SHAFFER who is my paternal grandfather!
 
Also have SHAFFER connection on my maternal line:
Casper SHAFFER, b. 1784, Lauderbaugh, Germany, d. Berlin, Brother's Valley, Somerset Co., PA, after 1850; m. Margaret KELLER. Children: Henry C. (b. 1820, Germany, d. 1906), Anna, Conrad, Margaret, and Catherine. Henry C. SHAFFER married Sara DURST (b. 1823, d. 1863) and their children are: John Henry, Anna Susan, Susan, Elias, Caroline (b. 8 Feb 1849, Brother's Valley, Somerset Co., PA, d. 1927), Mary M., Tillie E., Margaret E., Henry W., Sarah, Lucy, Ida, and Minnie SHAFFER. I am related through Caroline SHAFFER who married Henry Lewis KLINE and had children including Laura Elizabeth KLINE (b. 13 Dec 1878, Kline's Mills, Somerset Co., PA), my maternal grandmother! Willing to share what I have. Please let me know if you connect!
Thanks!
Lois Burton
gary_burton@eee.org
http://www.parsonstech.com/genealogy/trees/lburton/Shaffer.htm
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Subject: John David SHEFFER
From: Ruth Ann Leicher ral@iland.net
 
I am looking for information about John David SHEFFER.
+John David SHEFFER b.? d.? MO probably before 1870 census
m. Nancy Elizabeth THOMAS b. 4/22/1838 Iredell co. NC d. ? MO ? their children
+ Mary Cathrine (Mollie) b.11/21/1855 MO d. 12/8/1961 MO m. 10/12/1875
John Potter b. 8/7/1852 d. 3/11/1920
James "Jim" b.ca 1864 MO
William b. ca 1868 MO
Lucinda b. ca 1856 MO
Mollie (Sheffer) Potter is my g grandmother and John Sheffer was my g
grandfather. I hope someone can help me on this one.
Thanks Ruth Ann Leicher
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Subject: SCHAEFER, John George Henry
From: "B Eugenio" beugflip@erols.com
 
My SCHAEFER's are as follows:
John George Henry SCHAEFER b. 10-18-1890 d. 5-4-1927 (accident) married to Grace May YOUNG b. 6-3-1901 d. 10-7-1973. They had three children; Margaret Rebecca SCHAEFER (my mom) b. 3-6-1922 d. 3-21-1985 married to Stanley Enoch HASH, John George SCHAEFER b. 7-9-1924 d. 7-31-1986 married to Alice NUNNELLY, Anna Belle SCHAEFER b. 8-17-1927 married to Vernon JENKINS. John, Jr. also served in the Navy during WWII and is buried in Arlington Cemetery. After John Sr.'s death Grace married John's brother, Frank John SCHAEFER b. 5-16-1889 d. 3-29-1968.
Their parents were Frank "Fritz" SCHAEFER, Sr. b. 1-20-1859 d. 7-5-1911 married to Rebecca WINKLE (WINKEL) b. unknown d. 12-25-1933. Rebecca was a member of St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in Secaucus, NJ as that is where my mother was baptized. Frank's occupation was a farmer, but believe he also worked as a laborer. They had four children:
1. Frank, Jr.
2. John
3. Frederick "Freddie" b. unknown d. 5-19-1927
4. Anna b. 10-15-1896 d. 5-25-1974 married to William O'Brien
 
Freddie served in WWI and was never the same afterwards as he was sprayed with mustard gas. John was in the Navy and was stationed in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. The family history is very tragic. John was killed in an accident on the job. A week later, Freddie who couldn't deal with his brother's death committed suicide.
 
The SCHAEFER's immigrated here from Germany and lived in Secaucus, NJ. Not sure when then entered the U.S. but had to be somewhere between 1870's and 1889 as all the children were born in the U.S.
 
Frank "Fritz" SCHAEFER's parents were Cusnar SCHAEFER and Icannol (TEUM - believe this is her maiden name as difficult to decipher from Frank Sr.'s death certificate) SCHAEFER. Frank's death certificate only indicates his parents were from Germany. Frank, Sr. along with John, Frederick and Anna are buried in Grove Church Cemetery in Secaucus. Frank, Jr. is buried!alongside Grace at Walker's Chapel Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
Brenda
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Subject: John SHAFER PA > OH
From: MarciaH97@aol.com
 
Have another John and Mary of PA and OH!!!!! Seeking info on John SHAFER b PA, m Mary MCCAIN b PA, son William Humpshire SHAFER b 3 Aug 1869 Canton, OH Stark Co., Telegrapher for the Great Northern RR, d 1930 Seattle, WA, m1st c 1897 in KS to Nellie __ b 1877, son Leroy Scott SHAFER b 13 Mar 1900 Burlington, KS Coffey Co., m2nd Portland, OR to Lillian Elizabeth VANPELT KLINEFELTER.
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Subject: DAVID SHAFFER //ALLICE BELKNAP
From: R Dunbar deadmeat_@yahoo.com
 
R Dunbar wrote:
> This is a BIG wall, please any help some one...... David Shaffer b 1848/married Alice Lucilia Belknap 10 Dec. 1874 Tedrow, Fulton Co, Ohio. They were married by Minister David Bawers at the M.E. Church. He died 18 Nov. 1911 in Tedrow and is buried in the cemetery there. Allice b 27 aug 1857 in Delta, Fulton co, Ohio daughter of Thomas and Polly Farr. She died 1944 /45,also buried in Tedrow cemetery.
> Children
> Getrude Mae b 1876 Isabella Co, Michigan. Died from typhod fever 14 Dec 1889 in Dover, Fulton Co, Ohio.Buried Tedrow cemetery. Cora Leona b 26 aug 1879/married George A Stratton (my line and I have more on them). Ernest James b 26 Oct. 1882/married Blanche Bates 21 June 1905. He died 18 march 1958 in Tedrow, Fulton Co, Ohio & is buried in Tedrow cemetery. He was a blacksmith by trade.
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Subject: Madeline (sp?) SHAFFER
From: "Brenda Wayne" stfred@email.msn.com
 
Searching for information on Madeline Agnes Shaffer who was born on June 6,1887 in Mercer County, PA. Her father was born in Germany and her mother in England. She married Lewis Hedrick/Hedrich on February 16, 1902 and lived in Pardoe, Mercer County, PA. They had 7 children: Raymond, Earl, Thelma, Stanley, Wayne, William and Virginia. Madeline died on January 18, 1968 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Sharon, PA.
Thanks everyone!!!!
Brenda
stfred@msn.com
 
#1 Schaeffer, DeLong, DeT [Bonnie Carder <bcarder@erols.com>]
#2 Re: Schaeffer, DeLong, [JoAnn M Goodacre <goodacre@juno.co]
Subject: Schaeffer, DeLong, DeTurck
From: Bonnie Carder bcarder@erols.com
 
I am hoping someone on the list will be searching the same lines. I read MUCH good information from this list. I am searching for the parents of Catherine Shaffer who is listed in the 1850 Census, Kingston Twp., Luzerne Cty., PA. Catherine would have been born about 1793/94 since she is 56 at time of the census. Jonas Delong is her husband, age 63 and born in NJ. Frederick, son, is 16. Also, I am interested in the children of Nicholaus Schaeffer and Susanna DeTurck who were married on August 13, 1770 at St. Gabriel's, Douglasville, PA.
 
My line descends from Johann Peter Schaeffer and Anna Margaretha who arrived in NY June 1710, moved to Schoharie, NY and then to Tulpehocken. I'm now attempting to fill in the twigs and branches! Thanks for any help. Regards, Bonnie Carder, Gaithersburg, MD
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Subject: Re: Schaeffer, DeLong, DeTurck
From: JoAnn M Goodacre goodacre@juno.com
 
Bonnie, Catherine SHAFER b 1793 m Jonas Delong, their children:
Jane Delong b 4 Jul 1815 m Jacob Hoover
Rachel Delong b 12 May 1820 Kingston,
Fred K. Delong b 1836
Nancy Delong m Schimmel.
Catherine parents were Adam (John) SHAFER b 1754 in New Jersey, 15 mi. from Phila (From Rev. War Rec.) and Elizabeth SWARTWOOD b 14 Oct 1768 daughter of Thomas SWARTWOOD and Elizabeth ENNES of Upper Smithfield Twp, PA. Pat Krivak is also of this line. Her e-mail address is tpk1@psu.edu
 
My line is the second daughter of Adam and Elizabeth, Susan, who married Malachai SHOEMAKER in 1808.
JoAnn Goodacre e-mail: goodacre@juno.com
 
Bonnie wrote:
I am searching for the parents of Catherine Shaffer who is listed in the 1850 Census, Kingston Twp., Luzerne Cty., PA. Catherine would have been born about 1793/94 since she is 56 at time of the census. Jonas Delong is her husband, age 63 and born in NJ. Frederick, son, is 16. Also, I am interested in
 
 
#1 Cam and Hannah Shafer [Eric <ecolland@en.com>]
#2 Jacob Shaffer [Shirley Mcgowan<sjmac2@earthlink.]
#3 Fraktur ["C. L. Mateer"<raycon@alltel.net>]
 
Subject: Cam and Hannah Shafer
From: Eric ecolland@en.com
 
This is a big dead-end for me, and I'm hoping someone has more information. I am trying to find information on Cam and Hannah Shafer, listed in the 1880 Census Index in Putnam County, Ohio. More specifically, I am trying to find Hannah's maiden name and parents. It is unconfirmed, but it is thought that Hannah is Mohawk Indian. Any information is greatly appreciated.
Eric
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Subject: Jacob Shaffer
From: Shirley Mcgowan sjmac2@earthlink.net
 
I am researching Jacob SHAFFER b c. 1807 somewhere in PA. By 1828 he had moved to Tuscarawas Co. Ohio and married Elizabeth KELLER. According to a cousin, Jacob died between 1845 and 1853 in Bowling Green, IN Children were:
SAMUEL b. 1829 M. Mahala Coffelt
MARY b. 1832 M. Joseph Swift
ELIZABETH b. 1834
EZEKIEL b. 1837 M. Julie Boling
SUSANNAH b. 1840 M. Wm Mosgrove
HENRY b. 1842 M. Mary Lovall
SIMON b. 1845
 
Shirley in CA
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Subject: Fraktur
From: "C. L. Mateer" raycon@alltel.net
 
Fraktur is a late 18th early 19th century folk art tradition. It traces back to medieval illuminated manuscripts. Fractur here in PA is usually describing Eastern PA work. There were many fraktur artists and they can be distinguished by their art. Mostly this art is seen in baptisms and marriage etc. certificates. The calligraphy is combined with folk art designs that we are familiar with as seen in the Lancaster area of PA or any PA German, or PA Dutch area. There are a number of books that describe this art and you have probably seen it yourself.
 
W. PA Genealogy
http://www.angelfire.com/pa/heyconnie
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Subject: Centre Co. PA Shafer family.
From: Lori Fortner lfortner@wt.net
 
I am looking for any information you might have on the following: I am not sure I have the right parents for Mary Elizabeth Shafer. Any help/corrections would be appreciated!
Lori Fortner
Houston, TX
 
Descendants of Samuel Shaffer
Generation No. 1
1. SAMUEL2 SHAFFER (ADAM1) was born October 09, 1803 in Centre Co. PA, and died in Centre Co. PA ?. He married CATHERINE.
Notes for SAMUEL SHAFFER:
>From the Shafer family homepage from Centre Co. Not sure how we relate to the following family.
The Shaffer Family First Started With Three Brothers And Their Families Immigrating From Germany In June 1710. Their Names Were Johann Nicolaus Schaeffer, His Wife Maria Catharina Suder; Their Daughter Anna Margaretha, and five Sons, Michael, Caspar, Peter, Nicolaus And Jacob. The Other Two Families Were Johann Michael And His Wife Anna Christina Schehrer, And Johann Friederich And His Wife Anna Rosina. Discouraged, And Dissatisfied With Their Treatment After Their Arrival, The Families Left In The Late Fall Of 1712 For Schoharie Valley, Some 60 Miles From Livingston Manor, Ny., Where They Remained There For 10 Years.
Early In 1723, The 3 Families Left Schoharie And Settled Tulpehocken, In Southeastern Pennsylvania. Johann Nicolaus Schaeffer And His Family Were The Earliest Settlers To Tulpehocken. His Brother Johann Friederich Also Settled The Same Area Johann Nicolaus' Son, Johann Nicolaus Jr., Who Was Born Jan. 21, 1706 In Relsberg, Germany Had A Son Named Johannes. Johannes Was Born in Tulpehocken In 1728. Johannes Was Raised Near Rehersburg In Berks County, And later, he met & married Maria Eva Saab in 1749. Their first son, Johan Nicholas Was Born On New Years Day In 1750, In Berks County.
Two Years Later On October 31, 1752, My Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather John Adam Schaffer was Born. Johannes And His Family, Wife Eva, Five Sons And Three Daughters Moved Northwest To Mahanoy Township In Northumberland County In The Spring Of 1775. In April 1775, When The Colonies Started Getting Mad At King George III In England, And Declared Their Independence, The Two Oldest Shaffer Boys Went Off To Fight For Liberty And Freedom. John Adam Was A Lieutenant And His Brother Nicholas Was A Private In A Company Called "The Associators." They Both Fought In The Battles Of Trenton And Princeton During The Cold Winter Of 1776-1777.
Their Enlistment Commitment Ended In 1779 And John Adam Mustered Out At York County. He Married A York County Girl Named Elizabeth Klinefelder. After Eleven Children, (6 Boys And 5 Girls) John Adam And Elizabeth Moved Their Family To Centre County In 1801. Nicholas And His Wife Juliana Brosius Had Moved To That Area Nine Years Earlier And Produced 14 Kids In 22 Years. John Adam Was The Patriarch Of His Day, Lived To Be 87 Years Old When He Passed Away In Madisonburg, In 1840. His Wife Elizabeth Died 5 Years Earlier And His Brother Nicholas Died In 1825. All Are Buried In The Lutheran And Reformed Church Cemetery In Madisonburg.
 
Children of SAMUEL SHAFFER and CATHERINE are:
i. JOHANNES DAVID3 SHAFER.
2. ii. MARY ELIZABETH SHAFER, b. August 27, 1828, Clinton Co. PA; d. July 25, 1912, Clinton Co. PA Greenburr.
iii. JONATHAN SHAFER, b. March 22, 1830.
iv. WILHELM SHAFER, b. November 02, 1832.
 
Generation No. 2
2. MARY ELIZABETH3 SHAFER (SAMUEL2 SHAFFER, ADAM1) was born August 27, 1828 in Clinton Co. PA, and died July 25, 1912 in Clinton Co. PA Greenburr. She married MICHAEL SNYDER, son of MICHAEL SNYDER and HANNA. Children of MARY SHAFER and MICHAEL SNYDER are:
i. MARY4 SNYDER, m. SOMEONE MADER.
ii. GIRL SNYDER.
iii. CHARLES SNYDER.
3. iv. JOHN WESLEY SNYDER I, b. August 22, 1851, Clinton Co. PA; d. May 11,1932, Clinton Co. PA bur ref. cem Greenbur.
v. ELLEN SNYDER, b. February 15, 1853, Clinton Co. PA; d. 1934.
vi. FRANK SNYDER, b. 1860.
4. vii. MARTHA ELIZABETH "LIZZIE" SNYDER, b. December 12, 1866, Clinton Co. PA; d. Okoboji, Iowa.
 
Generation No. 3
3. JOHN WESLEY4 SNYDER I (MARY ELIZABETH3 SHAFER, SAMUEL2 SHAFFER, ADAM1) was born August 22, 1851 in Clinton Co. PA, and died May 11, 1932 in Clinton Co. PA bur ref. cem Greenbur. He married ELLEN KAHL 1873 in Clinton Co. PA. Children of JOHN SNYDER and ELLEN KAHL are:
i. MAY ELLEN5 SNYDER.
ii. DORNEY LEE SNYDER.
iii. SOMEONE SNYDER.
iv. ANNA ELIZABETH SNYDER, b. April 21, 1874.
v. CHARLES HERBERT SNYDER, b. December 03, 1875.
vi. JOHN WESLEY SNYDER II, b. February 28, 1878; m. BESSIE VERNERVA RUTE. Notes for BESSIE VERNERVA RUTE: no children
vii. WILLIAM HENRY SNYDER, b. 1879.
viii. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SNYDER, b. 1880.
ix. EVA MAY SNYDER, b. 1892.
x. LULU JANE SNYDER, b. December 27, 1894.
 
4. MARTHA ELIZABETH "LIZZIE"4 SNYDER (MARY ELIZABETH3 SHAFER, SAMUEL2 SHAFFER, ADAM1) was born December 12, 1866 in Clinton Co. PA, and died in Okoboji, Iowa. She married THOMAS EDWARD RUTE, son of JOHN RUTE and ANNA SNOOK. Children of MARTHA SNYDER and THOMAS RUTE are:
5. i. LAURA GAY5 RUTE, b. October 23, 1887, Salona, Pa; d. February 1986, Milford, Dickinson Co. IA.
6. ii. JOHN SNYDER RUTE, b. July 1889, Salona, PA; d. December 29, 1953, bur Milford Cem..
7. iii. MABEL HELEN RUTE, b. April 12, 1891, Salona, Pa; d. 1980, Milford, Dickinson Co. IA.
8. iv. L'NORA RUTE, b. January 11, 1893, Salona, Pa; d. June 1978, Milford, Dickinson Co. IA.
v. VERGIE E. RUTE, b. March 27, 1894; m. THOMAS CONNELL.
9. vi. ELLIS THOMAS RUTE, b. January 01, 1896, Salona, Pennsylvania; d. September 26, 1939, bur. Lake View Cem. Spirit Lake, Iowa.
vii. JOSEPH RUTE, b. September 15, 1899; m. LORENE CROOKS.
Gwen was a business teacher at Milford H.S. in Milford IA and a bank loan officer.
 
#1 Upcoming Internet Acce ["Cindy" <texasrose@mail.hot1.net>]
#2 Ellen Elvina Shaffer d [Jeff Elder <jlelder@pacbell.net>]
#3 SHAFFER: Fulda, German [corbinae <corbinae@fuse.net>]
#4 Dora Shaffer/Shaver b. [J584164@aol.com]
#5 Berks County Associati ["L. K. Shick" <lkshick@ptd.net>]
#6 HENRY SCHAFER [Cheryl <cmccombs@earthlink.net>]
 
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Subject: Ellen Elvina Shaffer d/o Charles Shaffer and Saloma(e) Shaner of PA
From: Jeff Elder jlelder@pacbell.net
 
I am searching for info on Charles Shaffer and Salome Shaner who were the parents of Ellen Elvina Shaffer. Ellen was born December 12, 1831 in Lehigh Co. PA and died March 1891 in Clarington, Forest Co., PA. She married George Washington Elder January 28, 1858. Charles and Salome are listed in the history of Clarion Co. PA where they lived for some time and in fact may be buried there. They had at least one other daughter, Mary Ann, who married a Major Cyrus Neely in Clarion Co. in May 1850. They may also have had a son named Will. I am sending this to both the Shaffer and Shaner lists in hope it will strike a chord. Any help would be appreciated.
 
Jeff Elder
Granite Bay, CA
 
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Subject: SHAFFER: Fulda, Germany -> Muskingum Co., Ohio 1840s
From: corbinae corbinae@fuse.net
 
My SHAFFER line is as follows:
John B. SHAFFER, born January 1817 in Fulda, Hesse Kassel, Germany, died June 1891, Dresden, Muskingum Co., Ohio. Wife: Elizabeth HORNUNG. Children: Mary, John Jacob, Lavina, Anna, Frederick Louis, Anthony Louis, and Frances. I descend from the son John Jacob who spelled the name with one f instead of 2. John was born in Dresden Ohio in 1846. His wife was Mary Josephine OTTERBEIN. Their children were: George Louis, John Edward, William Francis, Frederick Valerian, Charles A., Anna Maria and Agnes Josephine. John Jacob's son Charles was my grandfather. He was born in 1890 in Dresden, Ohio and died in 1963 in Zanesville, Ohio. I would love to hear from anyone connected to this family.
 
Adele Shaffer Corbin corbinae@fuse.net
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Subject: Dora Shaffer/Shaver b. 1863
From: J584164@aol.com
 
This is going to be a little short on details because this is all I have. Dora Shaver/Shaffer was born in California in 1863 (per 1880 Harper County, Kansas census). Sometime in 1882(?) she married Richard Young Gill in Kansas. Her father was John Shaver. Her mother was Diana Bodley. John and Diana were lost off the West coast of the U. S. or Canada sometime between 1880 and 1885 (I think) when the ship they were on went down during a storm. Dora had at least two brothers. Fremont was older and Ira was younger. After the death of the parents, Ira lived with Dora and Richard until he grew up and moved to Oklahoma. There may be other children. I don't know what part of Oklahoma. All locations in Kansas are in or very near The City of Harper in Harper County, Kansas. I don't know where in California. I would love to know more about the Shaffer side of this family.
 
Jeanie in Southeast Texas
 
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Subject: Berks County Association for Graveyard Preservation
From: "L. K. Shick" lkshick@ptd.net
 
Since the SHAFFER Surname is so prevalent in Berks County, PA there is a good possibility Shaffer researchers may have ancestors from this area of the state. There may be some useful data to your study in the publications of a local volunteer organization. The Berks County Association for Graveyard Protection is a group of hard working volunteers who are seeking to locate and protect historic graveyards in the county. Historic graveyards in Pa are defined as those with a burial at least 100 years old and none within the last 50 years and with no more planned. The URL is http://geocities.datacellar.net/Heartland/Ranch/3005/graves.html
Larry K. Shick
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Subject: HENRY SCHAFER
From: Cheryl cmccombs@earthlink.net
 
Henry Schafer born in Germany and Mary Mertz, Germany. Married in 1848, West Virginia. Andrew Francis Schafer and Lucendia Hutchison. Married c1860, Ohio or WV?
 
Thanks,
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#1 Roll call [Umaske1@aol.com]
#2 Shaffer Roll Call [Farland@aol.com]
#3 Another SHAFFER branch [Dkkmc@aol.com]
#4 SCHAEFER, George, Hess ["Nora Farrell" <nfarre1@ds1.GL.UMB]
 
Subject: Roll call
From: Umaske1@aol.com
 
Looking for:
Peter SHAFER born 1821 Mad river, Ohio married Charotte, their son:
Horace SHAFER born 1847 Mad river, Ohio married Amelia L. BUSH born St Clair, Michigan their son:
Harry Vernsdale SHAFER born May 10, 1874 married Mary Ellen DAVIS born 1872 Sauk city, Wisconsin daughter of Aaron Yound Davis and Samantha Page their son:
Harry Cecil SHAFER born Apr 18, 1901 Wisconsin
 
Also looking for the family of Harry Cecil Shafer from Wisconsin. does he have any living family, children, grandchildren?
 
Nikipad@aol.com
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Subject: Shaffer Roll Call
From: Farland@aol.com
 
My SHAFER family from Elizabethtown, Lancaster County PA moved to Halifax, Dauphin County. Do these folks look familiar to anyone? This John Byrod m. Mary SHAFFER. His brother Jacob was also married to a Mary SHAFFER.
 
1 Mary SHAFFER b: October 28, 1806 d: August 18, 1888 Halifax, Dauphin, PA Fact 1: Buried at Halifax Cemetery, Dauphin, PA
+John BYROD b: December 27, 1799 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co, PA d: March 23, 1882 Halifax, Dauphin, PA Fact 1: Buried Halifax Methodist Cemetery, Dauphin, PA
..... 2 Maria Elisabeth BYROD b: May 12, 1836 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co, PA
..... 2 Frederick BYROD b: September 28, 1838 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co, PA
5 Robert W BYROD
 
Descendants of Jacob Byroad
1 Jacob BYROAD b: June 24, 1789 Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co, PA d: March 19, 1856 Halifax, Dauphin Co, PA
. +Mary SHAFFER
*2nd Wife of Jacob Byroad:
. +Mary A MCCLELLAN b: Sep 21, 1830 Dauphin Co, PA m: Feb 6, 1851 Halifax, Daupin Co, PA d: July 2, 1907 Millersburg, Dauphin, PA
..... 2 Susanna BYROD
..... 2 Mary Elen BYROD
..... 2 Frederick J BYROD b: 1855 Halifax, Dauphin PA, PA d: 1943 Halifax, D
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Subject: Another SHAFFER branch
From: Dkkmc@aol.com
 
My Shaffers are descended from Philip Shaffer (b. abt 1790) and his wife, Susanna Drake. They lived in Muskingum County, Ohio. Their children were Steven (b.1812), William Henry Harrison (b.1814), Laura (b.1817), Elmira (b. 1819), Mahala (1824), John Calvin (1830), L. Louisa (1832), Eurania (1835), and Simon (1837). Do these names ring a bell with anyone? I'd love to
share information. Kelley Dickinson
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Subject: SCHAEFER, George, Hesse-Darmstdt to PA
From: "Nora Farrell" nfarre1@ds1.GL.UMBC.EDU
 
Hi fellow Schaefer seekers,
I am looking for info. abt. parents and siblings of my ggf Georg SCHAEFER, b. 1845 in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany and immigrated w/parents ca 1848 to Pittsburgh, PA. Fathers name also George, or George John. My ggf had at least 3 siblings that I know of, although there may have been more - Barbara, Elizabeth, and Henry. Not sure if they were born in Ger. or the U.S. Most of the men were glass blowers or mould-makers in glass factories.
 
George SCHAEFER b. 18 Aug 1845 in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany d. 11 Jan 1927 in Washington Co., PA. Married: Caroline STEMMLER b. 25 Sept 1846 in Bavaria, Germany d. 19 March 1914 in Washington, PA
 
Children, all born in Pittsburgh, PA:
Henry Harry b. 4 Jan 1869 d. 27 Dec 1940 in Chic., IL
George Frederick b. 24 Oct 1876 d. 19 Jan 1966 in FL
Elizabeth Frances b. 12 Feb 1871 d. 1948 in Washington, PA
Emilie Catharina b. 28 Jan 1882 d. 29 Jan 1882 in Pgh, PA
Wilhelm Alexander b. 21 Nov 1883 d. 1 Dec 1884
ca 1890 - present : SCHAEFERs in: PA, OH, IN, IL
 
#1 SCHAFFER, MONTILIUS (s [Stan & Gail Ferris <sgferris@cconl]
#2 SHEFFER Surname [Aubrey Hawton <hawton@barint.on.ca]
#3 Christian SHAFFER, Leh [hwscott@juno.com]
#4 FWD: Leopold Schaffer [Mark Shaffer <mshaffer@erols.com>]
#5 Shaffer/Shaver of Shav [JMyersIII@aol.com]
 
Subject: SCHAFFER, MONTILIUS (spellings may vary)
From: Stan & Gail Ferris sgferris@cconline.net
 
Ellamina Schaffer b. 6 Aug. 1855 (probably Stone Valley, PA) d. 19 Feb. 1949 NE m. 20 May 1877 @ Northumberland Co., PA to Leonard B. Reitz b. 4 Feb. 1853 (Northumberland Co., PA) d. 5 Dec. 1926 NE.
Ellamina's father John Schaffer b. 27 Sep. 1823 (lived @ Stone Valley, PA) d. 31 Aug. 1892 m. Jane Montilius (spelling may vary). I know nothing of the Montilius family.
John Schaffer & Jane Montilius children: Sarah (Elias Radell) b. 12 June 1853, Ellamina (above) Mary (Charles Mesner) b 2 Feb. 1856, Nathan, Annie (Oscar Fritz) John b. 4 Apr. 1866.
I am searching for information on Jane Montilius: her dates, parents, etc. Additionally, I am searching for information on the children of John & Jane Schaffer. Any family group sheets, stories, dates, etc on this family will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Gail Gregg Ferris
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Subject: SHEFFER Surname
From: Aubrey Hawton hawton@barint.on.ca
 
>Here's what I have:
>Jacob SHEFFER, born Oct 12, 1811. Son of John SHEFFER and Anna M. Osterth. Married Nov 30, 1834 to Mary HILTS.
>They had 7 children: Mary Ann (1835 - ??); George (1837 - 1929) married Barbara Hoover; Susannah (1838 - 1921) married John Cober; John (1842 -???); Elizabeth (1845 - ???); Sarah (1848 - ???); Nicholas (1855 - ???). Peter SHEFFER, born Aug 27 1815, son of John (Adam) SHEFFER and ?????. John Adam SHEFFER was born in New York in the late 1780's (?) Married to Eva HILTS (sister of Mary HILTS). Peter died March 10 1898 in Prescott, Ogemaw County, MI.
>
>Any possible connection? And can you confirm my suspicion that Peter SHEFFER and Jacob SHEFFER are brothers, and that John SHEFFER and John Adam SHEFFER are the same person?
>
>R. Aubrey Hawton
>Orillia, ON
>CANADA
P.s. I have lots of information on descendants. Looking for ancestral information, primarily, but would happily share ANY Sheaffer information.
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Subject: Christian SHAFFER, Lehigh Co 1787
From: hwscott@juno.com
 
My SHAFFER line is short. Maybe someone can extend it a bit or help with the associated Lehigh Co families.
Christian, b 1787, PA d 1 July 1870, Lockport, NY
+ Susan SHAD, b 1793 Whitehall, PA, d 1868, Lockport, NY
Julia Ann, b 1831 Lockport, NY d 1902, Lockport, NY
+John P ROMIG, b 1830, Lockport, NY d 1863, Bealton, VA.
Christian (or John Christian) was born 24 Aug 1787. He reportedly came from the Allentown area, probably near Whitehall. Susan (Susanna) SHAD's parents were Georg and Salome. She was born 14 April 1793 in Whitehall Twp, near Allentown. The NY census information on the Shaffer children indicates that the family had moved to Lockport by 1825 from PA. John P ROMIG's father was John Adam ROMIG, b 18 Oct 1798 in Whitehall Twp. son of Peter and Hannah ROMIG. The Romigs also moved to Lockport circa 1825. Any information on these people-- parents, siblings, marriage dates--would be greatly appreciated.
 
Homer Scott
hwscott@juno.com
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Subject: FWD: Leopold Schaffer
From: Ernest Myhre lejmyhre@lyrea.com
To: emyhre@bigfoot.com
 
I am looking for any information on a Leopold Schaffer he was married to Weisenberger, children Leo Schaffer, George Weisenberger, Edward Schaffer, John Schaffer, Magdalene Schaffer born Dec 20 1897(My grandmother). Leopold's wife died and he married Elizabeth Wagner with the following children Tillie Schaffer, Marie Schaffer, Betty Schaffer, and Katie Schaffer born Jul 5,1911. They lived in Germany. The last two children were born in the USA. They arrived in New York and went to Wasburn, North Dakota. Any information would be appreciated.
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Subject: Shaffer/Shaver of Shavertown, NY
From: JMyersIII@aol.com
 
Does anyone know anything about Shavertown, New York, which was destroyed to from the Pepacton Reservoir, the largest supplier of water to New York City? Following is the top of my tree, which includes the founders of Shavertown:
Descendants of Jost Henrich Schaffer
1 Jost Henrich Schaffer 1674 - 1743
+Maria Margaretha Bander 1680 - 1710
2 Johann Valentin Schaffer 1700 - 1747
+Maria Barbara Meyer
3 Anna Maria Schaffer 1720 -
+Johannes Heiner
3 Jost Henrich Schaffer 1722 -
+Anna Maria Zipperle
3 Anna Barbara Schaffer
+Peter Schreiber
3 Johann Friederich Schaffer 1725 -
+Elisabeth Feller 1727 -
4 John Shaver
+Elisabeth Craver 1757 -
4 Anna Maria Shaver 1756 -
+Johannes Craver, Jr. 1759 -
4 Catharine Shaver 1757 -
4 Philip Shaver
*2nd Wife of Johann Friederich Schaffer:
+Anna Maria Treber Hagedorn
3 Susanna Agnes Schaffer 1728 -
3 Georg Adam Schaffer 1729 -
3 Catharina Schaffer 1731 -
3 David Schaffer 1735 -
3 Anna Schaffer 1737 -
+Henrich Pulver 1738 -
3 Elisabetha Schaffer
3 Regina Schaffer 1740 -
3 David Schaffer 1742 -
3 Jost Schaffer
3 Sarah Schaffer 1747 -
2 Anna Margaretha Schaffer 1705 -
2 Elisabetha Schaffer 1710 -
*2nd Wife of Jost Henrich Schaffer:
+Susanna Agnes Seibel 1686 -
2 Johann Henrich Schaffer 1712 -
+Maria Elisabetha Barringer 1711 -
3 Jost Henrich Schaffer 1734 -
3 Elisabetha Schaffer 1739 -
3 Jacob Schaffer 1739 -
3 Anna Maria Schaffer 1741 -
2 Johann Philipp Schaffer 1713 -
2 Johann Adam Shafer 1715 -
+Gertraud Feller
3 Catharina Shafer 1736 -
3 Elisabetha Shafer 1737 -
3 Susanna Shafer 1739 -
3 Anna Shafer 1742 -
3 Jacob Shafer 1744 -
+Eva Sickner
4 Catherine Shaver
<--------- My 4g grandmother
+Henry Myers
3 Unnamed Shafer 1746 -
3 Rebecca Shafer 1748 -
3 Magdalena Shafer 1748 -
3 Adam Shafer 1752 -
3 Rebecca Shafer 1756 -
3 Magdalena Shafer 1759 -
3 Philipp Shafer 1763 -
2 Regina Schaffer 1717 -
2 Johannes Schaffer 1719 -
+Elisabetha Neher
3 Susanna Agnes Schaffer 1743 -
3 Beeltje Schaffer 1746 -
3 Rebecca Schaffer 1748 -
3 Anna Maria Schaffer 1750 -
3 Elisabetha Schaffer 1753 -
3 Johann Valentin Schaffer 1760 -
2 Anna Elisabetha Schaffer 1720 -
2 Anna Maria Schaffer 1722 -
2 Anna Barbara Schaffer 1726 -
I will share anything with anyone.
-- Jim Myers
 
#1 Re: SCHAFFER, MONTILIU ["Pat Frappier" <pfrapp@nemaine.com]
#2 Schaffers originating [Stan & Gail Ferris <sgferris@cconl]
#3 Northumberland County [LILJEQUIST FAMILY <lilquist@pacbel]
#4 Re: Northumberland Cou [JoAnn M Goodacre <goodacre@juno.co]
 
Subject: Re: SCHAFFER, MONTILIUS (spellings may vary)
From: "Pat Frappier" pfrapp@nemaine.com
 
Gail, per A History of the Shaffer-Miller Schrawder Families by Lois Green Schoffstall, Jane is believed to be the daughter of Peter and Margaret Mantilias. She was b. 14 July 1825. This source also gives a great deal of info on John and Jane's descendants.
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Subject: Schaffers originating from Germany...
From: Stan & Gail Ferris sgferris@cconline.net
 
I would love to exchange information with family. My 2nd great grandmother was Ellamina Schaffer b. 6 Aug. 1855 PA d. 19 Feb. 1949 NE m. Leonard B. Reitz 20 May 1877 NE. Ellamina was baptised @ Evangelical Church @ Stone Valley, PA.
2nd great - John Schaffer b. 27 Sep. 1823 d. 31 Aug. 1892 m. Jane Montilius. Lived Northumberland Co., PA.
3rd great - John Schaffer b. 28 Dec. 1786 Germany d. 29 Mar. 1862 m. Christina Lanker
4th great - Wilhelm Schaffer b. 28 May 1764 d. 29 Mar. 1835 m. Sara Witmer. He is buried @ Stone Valley, PA.
5th great - Frantz Schaffer b. Wurtenberg, GA. In USA before 1800 @ Mahonoy Twp., Northumberland Co., PA. Buried @ Stone Valley, PA. m. Elizabeth. Where is/was Stone Valley?
 
Lovingly, Gail Gregg Ferris in NE
 
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Subject: Northumberland County
From: LILJEQUIST FAMILY lilquist@pacbell.net
 
I was given some copies of the tax list, not all, but I thought I would pass this on.
Mahanoy Township 1783-1784
A H C TAX
Shaffer, John, s.m. 300 3 7 1.15 .7 2.13 .2
Shaffer, Michael 100 1 6 .4 9 .6
 
Mahanoy Township 1785
Shafer, John, s.m. 300 3 1.10.10
Shafer, Michael 100 1 6 .8
Shafer, Frantz, s.&o.m. 140 2 3 15.10
Shafer, Adam 100 6 .3
Shafer, Daniel 60 3 .2
A=Acres
H=Horses
C=Cattle
Hope this helps someone. This is all I have.
Kim
 
#1 Charles and Leopold Sc [Karmulder@aol.com]
#2 Unidentified subject! ["Sandra M. Crowder" <sandic1@mail.]
#3 SHAFFER, Silas Fred [vyburke vyburke@earthlink.net]
 
Subject: Charles and Leopold Schaefer, Germany and Illinois
From: Karmulder@aol.com
 
Interested in finding others who might be related to CHARLES and LEOPOLD SCHAEFER. Here is the info I have on LEOPOLD SCHAEFER: Leopold Schaefer born 29 January 1859 in Germany (in one census his birthplace is listed as the US).
He was married to ANNA RING in 1885, and after her death married an EMMA GRAPER (no children).
 
Children by 1st wife:
GERTRUDE SCHAEFER, b. 1887 in Chicago (my husband's grandmother)
FRANK WILLIAM SCHAEFER, b. 1891 in Chicago
MAGDALEN SCHAEFER, b. 1894 in Chicago
 
The family lived, at one time, in Winfield, Indiana. Death Certificate gives CHARLES SCHAEFER as father and states that Leopold was born in Germany. Gives birth year at 1859. Gave usual occupation as Merchant (retired) and in "Own Business". Last residence 7029 Wentworth, Chicago, Illinois. He is buried in Oak Woods Cemetery in Chicago. Please contact me if you know anything about these Schaefers. Thanks.
 
Karen Mulder
Georgia
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Subject: Unidentified subject!
From: "Sandra M. Crowder" sandic1@mail.airmail.net
 
Here is my line. My grandfather: George Shafer, Jr., born 1883-88 in Butler County, OH; died 1952 in Straughn, IN His father: George Shafer, Sr., born in 1859 in Butler County, OH; died in 1927 in Germantown, IN His father: Jonathan Michele Shafer, born in 1832 in Zweibrucken, Bavaria, Germany; died in 1909 in Hamilton, OH QUESTION: Now what do I do? How do you trace back your line in Germany?
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Subject: SHAFFER, Silas Fred
From: vyburke vyburke@earthlink.net
 
INDIANA WAR RECORDS - GOLD STAR HONOR ROLL 1914-1918 Indiana Historical Commission 1921, page 622
SHAFFER, SILAS FRED Private (w/photo)
Son of George W. and Rhoda C. Shaffer; born, May 6, 1896, Clarkshill, Tippecanoe County, Ind. Farmer. Rejected twice because of physical disability. Entered service August 30, 1918. Sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio; assigned to Evacuation Hospital No. 28, Detachment Headquarters. Died of pneumonia August 13, 1918, Camp Sherman. Buried in Salem Cemetery, Tippecanoe County, Ind. The American Legion Post, Shaffer-Schultz, Clarkshill, named in his honor. (see preceding record.)
 
Forwarded by Virginia Burke
 
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Subject: Charles Shaffer Home Camp Pa.
From: BlueyeGpsy@aol.com
Looking for information on Charles Shaffer b. abt 1908 in Home Camp Pa. Came from a big Family. Seeking information on the Shaffer family.
Thanks,
Wendy
 
#1 Nancy Sheaffer, b. 6 M [JACKCLOPPE@aol.com]
#2 Shaffer, John 1807-181 [Tomikin <tomikin@pacbell.net>]
 
Subject: Nancy Sheaffer, b. 6 May 1815, d. 28 Apr 1871, Adams, later PerryCoPa
From: JACKCLOPPE@aol.com
 
Who are the parents of Nancy SHEAFFER?
Name: Nancy SHEAFFER
Birth Date: 6 May 1815
Birth Place: ,Huntington, Adams Co., PA
Death Date: 28 Apr 1871
Death Place: Perry Co., PA
Burial Date: 1871
Burial Place: Blain Union Cem,Blain,Perry,PA
Spouse: Andrew TROSTEL
Marriage Date: 23 Feb 1837
Marriage Place: Adams Co., PA - Rev. Daniel Gottwald
Children: George Washington
Abraham B.
Mary Catharine
Isaac B.
William Hays
Sara Elizabeth
Emeline Emily
Samuel B.
Rebecca
 
Jack Clopper, 420 South Fairfax St.,
Alexandria, VA 22314; 703-548-4111
JackCloppe@aol.com
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Subject: Shaffer, John 1807-1810 Loudoun Co., VA
From: Tomikin tomikin@pacbell.net
 
I have John Shaffer b. between 1807 and 1810 in Loudoun or Fauquier Co., VA. Mother's name is probably Rachel [Davis??) b. 1787. John married Elizabeth Gower in 1830 in Loudoun Co. Father's possible name is Jacob or George Shaffer. John said on married record in later years that his father was "Greenway" Shaffer. Greenaway is a VA surname, but I suspect this was a nickname or middle name. By then these Shaffers were real mountain folk and left few records. Surely these Shaffers in Northern VA were from Maryland or PA. I collect any Shaffer info for Northern VA. Please send info to list if you can help as I know there are others besides me with Shaffers in that area.
Tom Rea
San Francisco tomikin@pacbell.net
 
 
Subject: Re: Shaffer
From: herman wellington hw15@juno.com
To: roxanne@pshrink.chi.il.us, "Brown, Jim" jbrown@CVCAroyals.org
CC: Laurenmalo@aol.com, hw15@juno.com
 
Roxanne and Lauren,
Sorry, but I cannot make a connection between your Dr. Newton M. Shaffer and my New York State Schäffer family, but I have a suggestion for you.
There is a source for people searching for Shafers. It is known as "Shafer Connections", Dr. James Brown, Editor, 15405 W. Elmore East Rd., Elmore, OH 43416, e-mail: jbrown@cvcaroyals.org. He publishes a newsletter, twice a year, $7.50. He publishes all the requests for family information and sort of acts as a clearing house. I found one
of my ancestors who moved to Ohio through his organization.
Herman Witthoft
 
Roxanne Meida King roxanne@pshrink.chi.il.us writes:
Laurenmalo@aol.com wrote:
>
>> Roxanne,
>>
> I'm looking for a Dr. Newton M. Shaffer - NYC area 1870's - 1900's.>He was the founder of the hospital where I work - Helen Hayes Hospital. We>are looking for the family to invite them to our 100th anniversary
>celebration.> Any chance he's in your tree? Please drop me a line either way. Thanks
>>
>> Lauren Malone
>>
>My Shaffers moved to Michigan circa 1850, and changed the spelling to Shaver to boot. I'd feel a bit odd claiming relationship. :) Herman Witthoft, who still lives in New York State has a lot of information on New York Shaffer lines. He may be able to help you. If this address bounces, his address is 141 Hudson Ave, Chatham, NY 12037.
>Roxanne King
 
 
Subject: Catharine Schaeffer
From: LILJEQUIST FAMILY lilquist@pacbell.net
 
In the First Reformed Church Records in Lancaster I found Catharine Shaeffer d Michael and Catharine b Feb 6 1761 bapt May 7 1761. Does anybody know about this Michael Shaeffer and his wife Catharine. I am trying to find the parents of Catharine Schaeffer who married Henry
Minium around 1782. They had children in Northumberland County. Has anybody else come across a Catharine Schaffer born between 1760 to 1764, in their searches. Thanks for any help in this matter
 
Kimberly Liljequist
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From: TWilson617@aol.com
Subject: PABEDFOR ROLL CALL vol 98-3 R-S
From: Dragoona@rica.net
 
SURNAME...............................RESEARCHER
ROSE...........................mailto:bssatksc@bv.net
ROSE...........................mailto:Daver718@aol.com
ROSE...........................mailto:Dragoona@rica.net
ROSE...........................mailto:JJones5393@aol.com
ROSE...........................mailto:jloving@anet-stl.com
ROSE...........................mailto:slywiz@aztec.asu.edu
ROSE...........................mailto:Tanker06@aol.com
ROSE...........................mailto:Trosan@aol.com
SCHAFFER.....................mailto:monahan@ecn.purdue.edu
SCHAFFER.....................mailto:YELOWCHVL@aol.com
SHAFFER........................mailto:70671.72@compuserve.com
SHAFFER........................mailto:ANDY50@aol.com
SHAFFER........................mailto:Darlagreen@aol.com
SHAFFER........................mailto:slywiz@aztec.asu.edu
SHAFFER........................mailto:YELOWCHVL@aol.com
SHAFFER........................mailto:Myrgil74@aol.com
 
 
Subject: SCHAFFER...
From: Stan & Gail Ferris sgferris@cconline.net
 
Any family group sheets, stories, dates, etc. on this family will be greatly appreciated. Has anyone traced the family in Wurtenburg (spelling?), Germany?
 
My great grandmother was Ellamina Schaffer b. 6 Aug. 1855 (probably Stone Valley Church area in Northumberland Co.) PA d. 19 Feb. 1949 NE m. Leonard B. Reitz 20 May 1877 @ Northumberland Co., PA. Ellamina was baptised @ Evangelical Stone Valley Church, PA.
2nd great - John Schaffer b. 27 Sep. 1823 d. 31 Aug. 1892 m. Jane Montilius. Lived Northumberland Co., PA.
3rd great - John Schaffer b. 28 Dec. 1786 Germany d. 29 Mar. 1862 m. Christiana Lanker
4th great - Wilhelm Schaffer b. 28 May 1764 d. 29 Mar. 1835 m. Sara Witmer. He is buried @ Stone Valley Church cemetery, Northumberland Co., PA.
5th great - Frantz Schaffer b. Wurtenberg, GA. In USA before 1800 @ Mahonoy Twp., Northumberland Co., PA. Buried @ Stone Valley Church, Northumberland Co., PA. m. Elizabeth. I would appreciate any information. Thank you. Gail Gregg Ferris in NE
 
 
Subject: re Shaffer/geistwite
From: "John R. Lindermuth" jackrl@ptd.net
To: ab735@acorn.net
 
Hi Jim: I'm looking for a Shaffer who married a Geistwite. My great-grandfather Benjamin Geistwite was born March 16, 1847, probably in Chapman Twp., Snyder County PA. I am seeking his parentage and believe his mother may be Margaret Shaffer, d/o Jacob Shaffer, 1794-1869, and his wife, Maria Margaret ? I believe, but have not been able to find proof that the husband of Margaret was Jacob Geistwite.
Jacob Shaffer was a son of John Peter Shaffer and his second wife Eva Swartz/Schwartz. John Peter was first married to Anna Maria Herrold. I believe the Geistwite connection to this family is firm since I found in records of Grubb's Church the baptism of Jacob Shaffer, s/o J. Peter and Eva (Swartz) Shaffer with Henry and Margaret Geistwite as sponsors. I would be happy to exchange data with you or anyone else who can help me solve this mystery. John Lindermuth jackrl@ptd.net
 
To: "Jim Brown" jbrown@CVCAroyals.org CC: bab1@glasscity.net (Betty Brown)
From: Barbara Jarvis bmj@access1.net
Subject: Shaffer
 
Do you have a Christian Shaffer born in PA in 1820 who is the father of George W. Shaffer? Barbara Jarvis
 
From: Barbara Jarvis bmj@access1.net
To: Betty Brown bab1@glasscity.net
Subject: Re: Christian Shaffer
 
>Dear Betty, I realy don't know much about Christian Shaffer. I do know that my grandfather was Harry Austin Shaffer b. June 14 1869. The son of George W. Shaffer and Elizabeth Fillmore Shaffer. I found this family in 1880 Census of Philadelphia and living with them was Georges's father Christian Shaffer age 60 b. PA. That would make his birth year either 1820 or 21 depending on the month. I have no idea what county he would be from. So far I have not found a Christian anywhere near the right age.
>Barbara
 
Christian Shaffer born 1820 in Somerset or Bedford Co PA. This name ties in to our line but I still am not sure just how. It does Tie in to Levi R 1849, and Levi S 1809, Maybe you will be able to shed some lite on this for us.
>>Thanks for your help.
>>Betty Shaffer Brown
 
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Subject: SHAFFER Marriages
From: Mark Shaffer mshaffer@erols.com
 
Hello All, I just put up a webpage. It is simple, but a start. I have posted a report of the marriages of my SHAFFER ancestors and related lines. The lived mainly in and around Tippecanoe Co., IN and Franklin Co., OH. Please take a look. Thank you.
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/s/h/a/Mark-Edward-Shaffer/index.html
Mark
 
Subject: "Shafer Connections"
From: "Lauren Malone" malonel@helenhayeshosp.org
To: "Brown, Jim" jbrown@CVCAroyals.org
 
Dr. Brown:
I am writing on behalf of Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw, New York. We are looking to find any living relatives of the hospital's founder - Dr. Newton M. Shaffer.
Dr. Shaffer founded the hospital, then called New York State Hospital for Care of Crippled and Deformed Children, in 1900. He resided in NYC - at 28 East 38th Street Manhattan, NY at this time.
Dr. Shaffer was appointed by then Governor Theodore Roosevelt to run the hospital - his brainchild - for 6 years, which I believe was extended for a number of years.
The hospital's name was changed in 1971 in honor of our most famous volunteer and advocate Actress Helen Hayes MacArthur. The facility is internationally reknown for its research into diseases of the bone and neurological disorders and nationally reknown for its leading edge care in the field of physical rehabilitative medicine.
It would be a great honor to include members of Dr. Shaffers family in our centennial celebration next year. If you could include this query in the next edition of your "Shafer Connections" newsletter, we would be most appreciative. I do my own family genealogy, but am far from being an expert. If you have any other suggestions, they would be most welcome. Thank you for your consideration.
 
Lauren Malone
Director of Development
Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation
(914) 786-4365
malonel@helenhayeshosp.org
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Subject: Re:Catherine SHAFFER,d. Somerset Co.,PA aft. 1810
From: Pat Sutton sut@swbell.net
 
Hello, Seeking information on Catherine Shaffer b. unknown in unknown. She died after 1810 in Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., PA. She married Elias Ramsberger abt 1772 in Frederick Co., MD and they had the following known children. Stephen Ramsberger,b.abt 1782 and d. abt 1848 in Summit Twp., Somerset Co., PA. He married Maria ? in unknown. This is my line.
2. George Ramsberger
3. John Ramsberger
4. Charlotte Ramsberger
5. Jacob Ramsberger
6. Elizabeth Ramsberger
7. Elias Ramsberger
8. Henry Ramsberger
Would like to find names of parents, siblings, place of birth, etc. Any and all information is appreciated. Thanks in advance. Pat Sutton
 
 
#1 CATHARINE SHAFFER - EL [Jwbake@aol.com]
#2 Chicago IL Schlaefer [Behrend926@aol.com]
#3 JOHN FREDERICK SHAFFER ["Lenora A. Strickland" <lstrick@no]
#4 Casper Shaffer/Shaver/ ["Sue Koller" <sue@kaiconsulting.co]
#5 SHAFFER, Levi; OH/PA/W [EFPrice@aol.com]
 
Subject: CATHARINE SHAFFER - ELIAS RANSBERGER
From: Jwbake@aol.com
 
Pat Sutton posted the marriage of Catherine SHAFFER and Elias RANSBERGER, abt. 1772, Frederick Co., MD, and the list of their 8 children, including George. Catherine died aft. 1810, Elk Lick Twp, Somerset Co., PA.
George RANSBARGER and Elizabeth BAKER, daughter of Philip BAKER, deceased, were married, Augusta Co., VA, 7 April 1796 (Bond dated 4 April 1796). Elizabeth was of age. Bondsman was John BAKER. Minister was William WILSON. Minister's return spelled surname as "BAMBARGER"
The 1820 Federal Census for Washington Co., IN, listed George RANSBORGER as head of family with males: one 10-15 years, one 25-44, one 45 up and females: one 16-26 and one 45 up.
Are we talking about the same George Ransberger? I am wondering if the births of George and his siblings are listed in order as given by Pat Sutton. Since Catherine and Elias were married abt. 1772, one would expect there would be births earlier than Stephen's birth abt. 1782.
 
Joe Baker
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Subject: Chicago IL Schlaefer
From: Behrend926@aol.com
 
Are there any SCHLAEFERS from Germany on this Roots web? The family dropped the E from there name later to SCHLAFER. There were 3 brother in Chicago in 1880s. Don't know when they came to US NICHOLAS b. 1863 d. 1901 after injury and TB in hip, PHILLIP, and Nicholas, my ancestor, married REGINA LEU from Switzerland in Chicago in 1890. Phillip and Nicholas went to Holt County, O'Neill NE after 1890. Please let me know if there are others on this site searching for SCHLAEFER/SCHLAFER family.
Behrend926@AOL.Com
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Subject: JOHN FREDERICK SHAFFER, 1729
From: "Lenora A. Strickland" lstrick@novazone.com
 
I am seeking information on my 5th great Grandfather, JOHN FREDERICK SHAFFER, who was born 7 Mar. 1729 in Berlin Prussia, removed to London, paid his passage for America on Captain Bogg’s ship. He landed in Savannah, GA and on 7 Mar. 1750 was granted 50 acres between Broad and Saluda Rivers in SC near St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. He served in the American Revolution and about 1761 married Elizabeth (?). Their two children were FREDERICK, Rebecca (married John Eargle) and Elizabeth.
 
JOHN FREDERICK SHAFFER was born18 August 1774 in SC and died 24 October 1859 in Perry Co., AL. He married (1) Josephine Eckhart, (2) Magdalene Eickleberger, and (3) Pricilla Hopkins. I would like to know the route he took coming to Alabama and if he stopped off in Greene Co. TN for a time. Any information on this family will be appreciated.
 
Lenora Strickland
Montgomery, AL
 
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Subject: Casper Shaffer/Shaver/Shafer
From: "Sue Koller" sue@kaiconsulting.com
 
Casper Shafer born about 1700??, came from Germany and landed in Bucks Co. PA 1733-1738. He was supposedly married and his wife possibly had a baby shortly after landing. They came over on board the ship "Eliza". He had at least two sons George- settled in Frederick Co. (Cumberland Valley) MD and Nicholas -who settled in Rockingham Co. VA. Casper is buried in Sweetwater NJ. Any information on Casper would be greatly appreciated, or anyone needing information on this family I would be happy to share. Most of the information is on Nicholas's line.
Thank you
Sue (Shaver) Koller (Colorado)
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Subject: SHAFFER, Levi; OH/PA/WV?; Early 1800's-?
From: EFPrice@aol.com
 
I am looking for any information on my 3G Grandfather & Grandmother, Levi Shaffer and Phoebe Edwards -- their immediate descendants and ancestors. I'm not sure where they are from, but surmise it is somewhere around OH, PA or WV. If anyone out there has any information on this line, please drop me a line.
 
Thanks.
 
Emmett Price, Jr.
Stafford, VA
efprice@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/EFPrice/Index.html
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First Generation
1. Levi SHAFFER - 45.
He married Phoebe EDWARDS - 46. Family history states Phoebe is descended from an "Edwards" who was a great evangelical preacher of his time. They had the following children:
2 i. Milton Leona SHAFFER - 44 (others unknown)
 
Second Generation
2. Milton Leona SHAFFER - 44. Born Sep 22, 1855 (FN13). Died May 11, 1895
(FN13). He married Catherine Jane VAN FOSSEN - 47, daughter of Jesse VAN FOSSEN – 48 & Minerva OVERTURF - 49. Born Aug 12, 1861 (FN13). Residence New Albany, OH (FN12). They had the following children:
3 i. Stella May SHAFFER - 288
4 ii. Dora Leona ( Lee &"D.L.") SHAFFER - 42
5 iii. Ray Earl SHAFFER - 287
 
Third Generation
3. Stella May SHAFFER - 288. Born Mar 6, 1879 (FN13).
4. Dora Leona ( Lee &"D.L.") SHAFFER - 42. Born Feb 9, 1883 in Thurston, OH. Died May 3, 1967 (FN12) in Columbus, OH (Franklin County). Buried May 5, 1967 (FN12) in Union Cemetery (FN12). Residence 428 S. Grener Rd, Columbus, OH (FN12). Member of Linden F & AM (FN12). Also had a step-son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Frizzell (FN12). He married Winona (Winnie) CROWE - 43, daughter of Friend CROWE - 50 & Mary Belle SHOWALTER - 51. Born Apr 7, 1883 in Hartford, OH (Now Crolon, OH). Died Sep 14, 1941 (FN12) in Columbus, OH (Franklin County). They had the following children:
6 i. Carl E. SHAFFER - 120
7 ii. Estella Blanche SHAFFER - 24
8 iii. Mary SHAFFER - 170
5. Ray Earl SHAFFER - 287. Born Jan 20, 1886 (FN13). He married Blanche M. WRIGHT - 291, daughter of John P. WRIGHT - 292, in Newark (FN12). They were divorced Nov 11, 1909 (FN12).
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FN (Footnote) 12: Information obtained from a series of newspaper obituaries and other clippings found in Great Grandmother Shaffer's Bible.
FN 13: Information obtained from written notes in Great Grandmother Shaffer's Bible.