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Shaffer, Sharp, Somers

ShirleneMitchell51 — 2009-11-11 04:25:41Z

I have recently come into posession of a paper typed by unknown person. It was in my father's papers. (I suspect it belonged to his second wife, Alice.
Shown as follows:
Your Maternal Great, Great Grandmother.

Sarah L. Adams married Charles S. Sharp March 18, 1841
Great Grandmother, Lenora, born Feb.14, 1845

Sarah L. Sharp married Joseph Knight March 29, 1852

Sarah L. Knight married Daniel Ingorsoll December 31, 1875.

Sarah L. Ingersoll died in Pleasantville New Jersey - October 1908 - 85 yrs. old

Great Grandmother, Lenora Sharp - Shaffer- Bates died in Philadelphia, PA in 1911 a 66 years of age.

Grandmother Laura Shaffer (Somers) born April 14, 1873 in Philadelphia. Died January 19, 1948 in Bradford, PA age 75.

Mother, Lenora Louisa Somers born April 10, 1896 in Glassboro, New Jersey.

Hopefully, someone is looking for this information.

William A Shaffer

BayouShaffers — 2009-11-08 00:17:13Z

Not sure if this will help anyone, but here is the tombstone for William A Shaffer. He was from Fairfield South Carolina and died in Houma LA. This picture was taken at St Johns Church in Thibodaux, LA. Anyone have any info on William's parents and grandparents.

SHAFFER - Boswell High School - 1940 - Somerset, PA

cribbswh — 2009-11-03 03:19:37Z

Hi all,
I've scanned and have placed online the complete 1940 Rex Collium yearbook for Boswell High School, cover to cover. It can be found at http://www.genealogybuff.com/pa/boswell/webbbs_config.pl

Surnames include:

Alshouse, Adams, Ashe, Augustine, Baca, Baker, Baraniak, Barnett, Barron, Baughman, Beegle, Bence, Berkey, Bills, Biondo, Bittner, Bloom, Blough, Bodeck, Bojack, Bowman, Boyer, Brennan, Brockunier, Brubaker, Bzyk, Caldrone, Callahan, Carpenter, Cavullo, Chernak, Chupek, Codispoti, Corden, Corley, Crist, Croyle, Dando, Daniels, Dedick, Deist, Delsignore, DeLuca, Drwal, Dubinsky, Emerick, Engle, Eutin, Farcas, Felesky, Fisher, Folton, Forespring, Forman, Formichella, Forsythe, Franke, Frazee, Friedline, Gac, Gallucci, Garber, Gassol, Gindlesperger, Glessner, Goss, Greenshields, Griffith, Guzako, Haines, Harding, Hauger, Hay, Hemminger, Henry, Hodoroski, Holsopple, Horner, Howarth, Hurd, Hydock, Ickes, Jacobs, Jaroszczak, Johnson, Kaminsky, Kaufman, Keller, Kennedy, Kerch, Kirch, Kirk, Kisula, Krause, Krupper, Kudasick, Kutchman, Lape, Lazur, Lewark, Lichvar, Loch, Lodasky, Lohr, Macenczak, Martell, Maurer, McCreery, McLarney, Mellesky, Metz, Miller, Moors, Morotti, Mowry, Mrzlok, Mull, Myers, Novak, Novison, O'Baker, Ogline, Olexa, Ozog, Pacific, Palomba, Pelesky, Percherke, Petrosky, Phillips, Pluto, Pokos, Policicchio, Pope, Prokopchow, Pyle, Radtke, Raley, Ream, Resnick, Robb, Ryniak, Salvia, Sapala, Sass, Secary, Shaffer, Shanaberger, Sheeler, Sheftic, Shoff, Shriver, Sladek, Smith, Snearly, Snowberger, Sopish, Soroka, Sowerbrower, Staffey, Stefanic, Stonebraker, Stotler, Swope, Szewczyk, Taylor, Thomas, Thompson, Tipton, Tressler, Trexel, Trimkey, Turner, Turney, Unger, Vish, Volk, Wachob, Wagstaff, Walker, Walpuski, Warner, Wasco, Watkins, Weaver, Webb, Wechtenheiser, Weimer, Wilson, Winters, Woy, Yoder, Zablotney, Zadzora, Zahar, Zambrzincky, Zimmerman

Hope this helps.
Bill

Robert (Bob) R. Shaffer obit (1950-2009)

barefoot60 — 2009-10-30 19:40:43Z

SEAFORD (DE)- Robert "Bob" R. Shaffer Sr., age 59, of Seaford, passed away Monday, Oct. 26, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. He was born in Seaford son of the late, Raymond and Helena (Betts) Shaffer. Bob served with the U.S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. He owned and operated an Auto Parts sales and service shop for many years in the Georgetown/Stockley area. He was a member of the Scottish Rite. He served with the Merchant Marines and was a Civil Service Plumber for the Naval Facility in Lewes. He is survived by his loving companion, Bonnie Wilkinson; his sons, Robert and Adam; a brother, James; and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be 4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2, at the Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 32013 Long Neck Rd., Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Bob's memory to the DEBORAH Hospital Foundation, 20 Pine Mill Rd, Browns Mills, NJ 08015.

Re: Looking for Shaffer,s of West Virginia

JodiShaffer1 — 2009-10-27 23:23:06Z

Thank you. The Emra Shaffer born Nov 2 1900 is my grandfather. I was told today that his father was born out of wedlock so I might have a hard time finding him.

Thanks again and I will continue to keep looking.

Jodi

Re: Looking for Shaffer,s of West Virginia

MichaelShaffer881 — 2009-10-27 21:27:31Z

There are 2 Granville Shaffer/Shafer's listed in the Federal census.
One in Taylor Co, WV listed as Granville Shaffer, age 35, born Mar 1865. Wife Cora, age 30 and 3 son's, Freddie age 7, Earl age 5 and Dewey age 1.

One in Lewis Co listed as Granville Shafer, age 55, wife Ella, age 55 and a son named Hillery age 16.

There is also an E. C. Shaffer listed in the 1910 Preston Co, WV census, age 52, wife Lydia age 44, 4 daughters,Lucy A. age 26, Ethel age 22, Clara age 17, Grace age 11, 2 son's, Roland age 14, Roy or Ray age 8.

There is also an Emra Shaffer listed in the Social Security Death Index, born Nov 2, 1900, died Aug 1975 in Preston Co, WV. Social Security number was 218-03-0482 and was issued in Maryland. So Maryland would be a good place to search. You can obtain his Social Security Card Application by writing to the Social Security Administration . That's how I got the names of my great grandfather's parents. The fee was $10.00 back then, but like everything else, it has probably gone up.

Re: Looking for Shaffer,s of West Virginia

JodiShaffer1 — 2009-10-27 18:40:47Z

No that is the problem. My father does not have any info on his father's side (Shaffer) past his grandfather. On his mother's side I have gotten info all the way back to the 1600s.

Re: Looking for Shaffer,s of West Virginia

MichaelShaffer881 — 2009-10-27 17:26:30Z

Do you have any additional information such as date and place of birth or death.

Re: Looking for Shaffer,s of West Virginia

JodiShaffer1 — 2009-10-27 16:42:15Z

I am looking for family that is related to Emra Campbell Shaffer and his father Granville Shaffer.

Re: SHAFFERS IN PRESTON CO. WEST VIRGINIA

JodiShaffer1 — 2009-10-26 20:05:22Z

I do not have alot of info on my grandfather on my father's side. My grandfather was Emra Campbell Shaffer and his father was Grandville Shaffer. Emra married Gerture Dorothea Mayle. They lived in Terra Alta, West Viriginia. I have lots of info on the Mayle side but no Shaffer info. Would love any help and to find my cousins on the other side of the tree.

Jodi Shaffer Ward

Re: Shaeffer Shaffer - Germany - Pennsylvania - Guatemala

porscheotto — 2009-10-05 02:49:50Z

My email address is otto@nephites.com

Thanks,

Otto

Re: Shaeffer Shaffer - Germany - Pennsylvania - Guatemala

ibaquet — 2009-10-05 01:42:58Z

well! that's fantastic if they are the same person. Please share with me his other history and lines, the arrival to US and how did the they end of in Guatemala?

Send me your email. I'll send you the PDF of the line.

very exciting!

Re: Shaeffer Shaffer - Germany - Pennsylvania - Guatemala

porscheotto — 2009-10-04 21:33:52Z

I believe they may be the same person. I have been looking for further information without any luck. I have even stumped my mother-in-law who is a season genealogist.

Would you mind sharing whatever information you have regarding the Schaffer line?

Thanks in advance.

Sincerely,

Otto Silva
Lindon, UT

Re: Lilian C. Oicle nee Sheffer, Julia Sheffer, Ceicilia Sheffer/Shaffer Nova Scotia

ibaquet — 2009-09-30 11:52:05Z

no connection :( thanks for the info!

Re: Jacob F. SHAFFER

heritagephoto — 2009-09-30 06:44:17Z

Hi, We are related through the wife of Joshua Shaffer: Catherine (Kay) Hagerman. The went to Kansas from Van Wert County, Ohio. Catherine was a daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Hoppis) Hagerman of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. I have quite a bit of information on the Hagerman family, including a photograph of Catherine. I'm a descendant of her brother Isaac Hagerman, who ended up in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Let me know if you're still interested. This isn't complete, but here is some information: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10259866/person/-610838727?ei...

Re: Lilian C. Oicle nee Sheffer, Julia Sheffer, Ceicilia Sheffer/Shaffer Nova Scotia

BrandiMcDonnell — 2009-09-30 04:23:40Z

I lose Julia Sheffer/Duncan/Duncanson after Lillian married. But up to then they were all in Nova Scotia for sure. Cecilia Sheffer nee. Maughn was born in England according to her son Joseph on her death certificate. I don't know when her husband John Sheffer died, but according to her son's records John Sheffer was born in Nova Scotia.

Though Guatemala sounds WAY cooler. :)

Re: Shaeffer Shaffer - Germany - Pennsylvania - Guatemala

ibaquet — 2009-09-29 02:54:37Z

unfortunately I do not have his dob, all I have is that Paul Fredrich Wilhem Schaffer had three kids, Julia, Berta (born 1886) and federico, all in Guatemala. I have his place of birth as Darmstadt, germany.

Do you think it's the same person?

Re: Shaeffer Shaffer - Germany - Pennsylvania - Guatemala

porscheotto — 2009-09-28 21:28:00Z

Thank you so much for your response. Can you please verify if the DOB for Freidreich you have matches the info I posted?

Thanks in advance,

Otto

Re: jacob - john shaffer

legalmom5 — 2009-07-18 20:15:55Z

I've been out of the loop on this for a couple of years due to my husband's illness...but I'm back. Since my last post I have ordered DNA results - anyone who is related to the Johannes Jacob Schaeffer family - with sons William bn ca 1746 in Germany, and John bn ca 1755, Daniel, etc., now need descendants to check with. The William Shaffer in Shenandoah is the strongest possibility I have had in 40 yrs, but. . . need more info and proof. Have found church records in Lebanon Co. PA now - then Berks/Lancaster, PA naming Elizabeth, sister to my 2nd g grandfather Peter Shafer, bn 1780 in PA...a son of "Wm and Mary" - Her dates are on target, but we need more proof -- I have a researcher working to see whether or not this William was in fact the William of Shenandoah...and if Mary was Anna Maria Moyer. Stay tuned.

Re: New e-mail address

j9007 — 2009-09-22 12:34:24Z

Terry, Your new email? If I click on your name, I get the ancestry.com privacy message. I am not related. Click on my name to see an example of public profile.

Seeking any Shaffer - 208th Pennsylvania, Civil War

JoeNihen — 2009-06-21 00:05:06Z

I am seeking information about any Shaffer who served with the 208th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Company K (Civil War).

I am interested in any information about anyone who served with the 208th.

Thanks,

Joe
morse73@ptd.net

Seeking Benjamin Shaffer - 208th Pennsylvania, Civil War

JoeNihen — 2009-06-12 18:41:57Z

I am seeking information about Benjamin Shaffer who served with the 208th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Company I (Civil War).

I am interested in any information about anyone who served with the 208th.

Thanks,

Joe
morse73@ptd.net

Re: Shaffer

djs3091 — 2009-09-14 05:41:29Z

I have information on this family back to 1745. Dick shafer at djs309@mchsi.com

clara shaffer

grandmaster1965 — 2009-06-04 01:42:52Z

i am looking for a clara shaffer that had died in boone county in the 1920s i was wondering if anyone would have any info thanks james shaffer

Re: Shaffer in Kansas

Gailla_Moser — 2009-09-04 07:13:27Z

Hi Deborah,

Have you been able to find out any more about your Shaffer line? I do not know if there is a Hubert or not but I can say I have never heard the name. The names most common with my Shaffer's were Lewis, Walter, Newel and I believe there was a Joshua. I know they were farmers and before migrating to Kansas they lived in Ohio I believe. I know my greatgrandfather originally married Catherine Ireland and one of Catherine's Ireland's brothers married my greatgrandfather Shaffers sister so the children they had were double cousins. This is all I know and I wish I had more information. Let me know what you have found out about your line. Maybe it will help me find more on my Shaffers.

Thanks

Gailla

Roy Shaffer 2/22/1909-7/7/2002

LdZep2000 — 2009-06-11 22:37:02Z

I am trying to find out if my great grandfather had any brothers or sisters. I don't even know who his parents are. The only info I have is from a 1930 census of Hammond IN where is says he is living with George and Lillian Saims. It says they are his adopted parents but I wonder if maybe Lillian is his real mother and George is his step father. I would appreciate any info.

Re: Jacob Shaffer/Berks Co., PA.-1700''s

marlue — 2009-07-27 00:53:39Z

I have been researching Shaffer family for years family also from Germany plese e-mail me your list I will check with my list. Some family names Jacob, Peter, Paul, Francis.

Re: Shaffer Family,

jonijohnson321 — 2009-09-28 17:57:18Z

My grandmother Virginia Shaffer, lived on Shaffers corner. There were 5 or 6 brothers from Germany, and they all settled on the street named Shaffers corner. It would be my Great Grandfather who came from Germany with his brothers. Iwas back there in 1979, and at the top of the street there is some typy of soldier monument. I hope this helps you, let me know

Re: Jacob Shaffer/Berks Co., PA.-1700''s

D_DiPesa — 2009-07-21 00:25:24Z

I am searching for verifications for Frederick W. Shaffer, b. 1743, possibly in PA. He married Rachel Hoed (Hood) and migrated to Virginia, then North Carolina. He died 13 Dec 1803 in Mecklenberg Co, NC. Could this Frederick possibly be the son of your Jacob? I have been searching for his roots for years. Thanx. Donna

Re: Jacob Shaffer/Berks Co., PA.-1700''s

judysmeades1939 — 2009-07-22 16:26:36Z

I'm looking for a link to William Shaffer in Pn. in the 1700's who had a son named Frederick who was born in Kentucky. Maybe your William is a connection. My William was possibly William Conrad Shaffer.

Re: George W.Shaffer, Paint Twp., Som.Co.,Pa.

sharoncherry60 — 2009-06-09 13:13:47Z

Hello the Helmans from this line are from my family. I have a lot of info and will be going to Pa. next week. Could we share info? Thanks Sharon Cherry (Helman)

Re: Jacob Shaffer/Berks Co., PA.-1700''s

DonnaDiPesa — 2009-07-23 16:17:04Z

My Frederick was supposedly born in PA, and never went to KY. His graddaughter married into the Sloan family in Mecklenberg Co, NC, and then they came to KY in about 1848. I don't know of any Williams in the family. Sorry.

Michael Shaffer

conniegnly — 2009-07-14 02:27:45Z

Looking for parents of Michael Shaffer b. ca 1784 in Pennsylvania, m. Elizabeth Spiegel ca 1810. Elizabeth Spiegel b. 1789 in Philadelphia. Children John Henry (b1811) and Sarah Ann (Paul)(b 1815) born in Philadelphia. Lived most of life in Philadelphia, PA. Michael died 23 Dec 1870 and is buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia. Elizabeth died 18 Sep 1878. Michael was a carpenter.

Alexander & Mary Elizabeth (Peters) Schaffer & Connected Families

PatriciaAnnSaye — 2009-05-23 17:50:01Z

I started the "Alexander & Mary Elizabeth (Peters) Schaffer & Connected Families" Family Group website at myfamily.com and would love to hear from any of their descedents and their connected families. Those who have already joined, and I are having a great time. We are meeting new family members we have never met before, renewing friendships with those we have not seen in years, sharing past & present pictures of our family, being able to see how those of us have grown & changed over the years. We are usually checking in with each other on a daily basis. We have a family tree in which we are bring up to date with the new births, marriages, and sadly the deaths of our loved ones. When you join the group, you find your line, and you bring it up todate with your family. With this website, we have discussions about our family and what they are doing, telling stories that have been handed down by our parents & grandparents, posting family recipes, and so much more. Your last name does not have to be "Schaffer" you just have to be a descendent of Alexander & Mary Elizabeth (Peters) Schaffer, and a connected family by marriage to one of the Schaffer descendents. We would really like to have you join and be a participant in our family group. If you are interested, you can post a message here, of your interest in our family group and I will be notified of your post. I will need your direct e-mail so that I can send you an invitation, which you must then accept. Once accepted you can join the discussions, post your family pictures, family recipes, add your family to the family tree, and so much more.

I am Patricia Ann,
Parents - Leonard Ruel & Dorothy Ann (Schaffer) Saye,
Grandparents - Carl Edward & Canzetta (Collett) Schaffer,
Great Grandparents - Edward Henry Clay & Hedwig "Hattie" (Graef) Schaffer
Great Grandparents - Alexander & Mary Elizabeth (Peters) Schaffer

If you are connected to this family, The Alexander & Mary Elizabeth (Peters) Schaffer & Connected Family Group hopes to hear from you real soon.

Re: Alexander & Mary Elizabeth (Peters) Schaffer & Connected Families

PatriciaAnnSaye — 2009-05-24 20:32:32Z

Send me an e-mail direct to: patriciasaye@cox.net then I'll send you an invitation to join. When you accept the invitation, please provide your contact inofrmation. My line is: Alexander Schaffer, Edward H. C. Schaffer, Carl Edward Schaffer, Dorothy Ann Schaffer. What is your line?

Re: Shaffer

donrmoe1 — 2009-08-09 19:44:41Z

My family also came from Germany, Ohio and ended up in Iowa. My g-grandfather was Robert Shaffer who died in Jasper County, Iowa in 1913. My grandfather was William Chilton Shaffer born in Marion County, Iowa in 1873 and married Sylvia Adams in Marion County in 1898.She was from Vandalia in Jasper County.

Re: GreatGrandmother in Tenn.

dlauck1 — 2009-05-31 19:58:53Z

We are researching the same line. Please email me at dlauck@battle-creek.k12.mi.us

This is me:
Debbie Panczyk Lauck
My mother Reba Collins Panczyk
My grandmother Maud Hickman Collins
Her parents Charlie Erskine Hickman married to Elizabeth May Holloway
Charlie's parents were Samuel Calvin Hickman married to Elizabeth Shaffer
Elizabeth Shaffer's parents were Jacob Shaffer and Barbara Shelley

Can't wait to hear from you.

Re: Lilian C. Oicle nee Sheffer, Julia Sheffer, Ceicilia Sheffer/Shaffer Nova Scotia

ibaquet — 2009-09-25 19:46:53Z

Not sure if we are talking about the same Julia but in my tree, there is a Julia born from Fredrick that lived her life in Guatemala. I know they emmigrated from Germany and some family stayed in NY and the rest traveled and settled in Guatemala.

I don't have any dates w/me as I'm on another computer but we'll be more than glad to check it out for you. Hope to make a connection

Re: Shaeffer Shaffer - Germany - Pennsylvania - Guatemala

ibaquet — 2009-09-25 19:35:31Z

hello there, my dad's grandmother was Julia Schaeffer and I belive her dad was Freidreich. My dad is from the Gonzalez Schaeffer in Guatemala.

Gerald L. Shaffer obit query

SteveStahlman — 2009-08-19 15:39:45Z

My name is Steve Stahlman, my email address is anss396chevelle@aol.com

I manage a “Stahlman and related Family History” site at:
http://freepages.family.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~stahlman/inde...

with my accumulated “Stahlman and Related Family” tree data posted at: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

My main area of interest is currently data collection for “Stahlman and related Family Obituaries”. I have quite a few that mention Stahlman names that I have been trying to tie into my master tree. I would appreciate any help in that regard.

The link to read those “Unknown Stahlman Obituaries is:

http://freepages.family.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~stahlman/00.%...

I'm trying to identify how Gerald Shaffer ties into my line. His obituary reads as follows:

Gerald L. Shaffer August 29, 2007 The Courier Express, Dubois, Pa

Gerald L. Shaffer of 3006 Rt. 322 Brookville, died Sunday, August 26, 2007 at his home. He was 57 years of age. Mr. Shaffer was born on March 27, 1950 in Marienville. He was the son of Ursel and Faye (Stahlman) Shaffer. He was married to Kim Shaffer. He worked as a welder.

Survivors include: Two sons, Jerry E. Shaffer of Lancaster and Aaron Shaffer of Falls Creek; Four daughters, Christie Houck of Rimersburg, Candie Cordwell of Summerville, Jess Robinson of Ramseytown and Jennifer Robinson of Roseville and eight grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Jim Shaffer of Marienville, and Joe Shaffer of Brookville.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Private services were held by the family. The McKinney Funeral Home in Brookville was in charge of the arrangements.

????

Who are Faye (Stahlman) Shaffers parents

Re: Shaffer

judysm1939 — 2009-08-07 00:39:40Z

We think from Germany through Pennsylvania and Kentucky to Louisiana, Baton Rouge area. West and East Baton Rouge Parish.

Re: New e-mail address

eflow48 — 2009-09-22 06:42:53Z

Please reply to new e-mail address

Re: Alexander & Mary Elizabeth (Peters) Schaffer & Connected Families

BayouShaffers — 2009-05-24 12:08:21Z

I signed in but can't find your site. You you have a link?

Re: rhoda shaffer

hgmanning89 — 2009-06-24 20:42:43Z

Are you still looking for Rhoda Shaffer. She is connected to Jame Monroe Posten whos family eneded up in Iowa. I think I have here on my tree (Carpenter, Gardiner-Gardner, Posten) I am decendent from Thomas Posten (James' brother). Thomas is my 4th Great Grandfather. Contact me at jcarpenter2@ec.rr.com and I will see what I can find for you.

Joseph (Joe) Patrick Carpenter
Wilmington, North Carolina

Lilian C. Oicle nee Sheffer, Julia Sheffer, Ceicilia Sheffer/Shaffer Nova Scotia

BrandiMcDonnell — 2009-08-19 19:01:50Z

Hello!

I am looking into the Sheffer/Shaffers of Nova Scotia, Queens County, Bristol/Milton.

Lilian is my g-g-g-grandmother. On her marriage records it states that the marriage was witnessed by a Julia Sheffer. Married in 1884.

I cannot find Julia Sheffer or anything about her family. Possibly her name is Lilia and she is not a mother, but another family member?

Lilian's middle name is Cecilia. There is a family in the area that fits with appropriate ages, and names that have been certainly in the family a long time. Ceicilia Shaffer/Sheffer, was living in 1871 to 1881 with her son Joseph Sheffer/Shaffer who married around 1886 to Blanch Wentzell - they had a daughter named Jennie who is appears never married and died in 1952.

In 1881 and 1871 Cecilia and Joseph seem to have lived with two girls named Lilia (Lilian) Duncan/Duncanson, and a Lucy Rafuse. Lilia/lillian Duncan/Duncanson seems to have lived at least from 9 to 20 with Joseph and his mother Cecilia/Ceicilia. I suspect that this might mean that she is the granddaughter of Cecilia, and something happened to have her go live with her widowed grandmother.

The dates seem about right, the names seem right, and the names that Lillian Sheffer/Oicle gave to her children seem pretty consistent with naming. I'm considering that Lilia Duncan/Duncanson might have decided to call herself a Sheffer since that was the family she grew up with.

There is another family with consistent naming in the area, Edward Sheffer who married Deborah Hyland in 1865. They have Herman, Theodora (listed as Dora Cecilila on her birth registration), and Estella. Dora/Dorathy is another name that passes down through my line along with Lilian. Perhaps Edward Sheffer is an uncle of Lillian C. Sheffer? Perhaps Edward and Joseph are both sons of Ceicila Sheffer?

If you have any connections to these people and can help me I would greatly appreciate it.

Re: Shaffer, Jacob: 1805, Som.Co., Pa. - 1880 , Iowa.

PaulaShield — 2009-06-22 21:59:14Z

I have info on this Jacob Shaffer family...would you please contact me off line. Thanks

shieldtracer@cox.net

Re: Shaffer

Paula_Baggett — 2009-09-13 23:31:52Z

Hi,
My Grandmother was a Shafer...and my great frandfather.
My grandmother's name was Ruby Pearl Shafer, born in 1911. She has two sisters named Gladys and Ocie. Their father was Frank Ottis Shafer, born in Ohio in 1884. His wife Effie Pearl Davidson, and this twin boys, one in 1917 and one 1918 of the flu. My grandmother was eight(Ruby Pearl Shafer) at the time and went to stay with reletives in Dora and Charles Jones and is listed as niece along with Lina Davidson 62 who is listed as Mother-in-law in the 1920 census. Do you remember any of these people. I am fairly sure we are related.
Thank you,
Paula Baggett

George and Susan Shaffer 1898

dkrumenaker1 — 2009-07-04 04:47:28Z

September 30, 1898 Cambria Freeman newspaper, Ebensburg, Pa.
George Shaffer, of Wilmore, aged 84, will answer to a charge of desertion and non-support made by his wife Susan, at the next term of court. Mrs. Shaffer is about 65 years of age, and swore that a few days ago her husband left her, after informing her that she was old enough to make her own living.

Re: Shaffer

lpietzsch — 2009-08-14 22:02:20Z

So far I do not have any of your shaffer names. My family who came to Iowa wereSamuel,John, Arch,Edward, and their families.un across your names I will email you Lela Pietzsch

Re: Shaffer

lpietzsch — 2009-08-08 18:57:41Z

My family (Schaffer) came from Germany. Lived in Germany- Migrated to Ohio then to Illinois and to Iowa. I happen to be one of the Iowans. I Have lived here most of my life and I am 96 years old. Lela Shaffer Pietzsch