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Amelia Shaffer 1828–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Nov 1828

Birth Location: Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 14 January 1875

Death Location: Kasson, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Daniel Nester

Mother: Marian Wilson

Spouse(s): Peter Shafer

Children(s): Simeon Shafer, Henry Shafer, Jacob Nestor

The story of Amelia Shaffer began in 1828 in Virginia, United States of America. In 1860, Amelia Shaffer resided in District 2, St George, Tucker, Virginia, USA. In 1870, Amelia Shaffer resided in Hannahnills, Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, . Amelia Shaffer married Peter Shafer, and had children including Henry Shafer, Jacob Nestor, Simeon P Shafer. Amelia Shaffer passed away in 1875 in Kasson, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Amelia Shaffer began in 1828 in Virginia, United States of America.
  • In 1860, Amelia Shaffer resided in District 2, St George, Tucker, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1870, Amelia Shaffer resided in Hannahnills, Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, .
  • Amelia Shaffer married Peter Shafer, and had children including Henry Shafer, Jacob Nestor, Simeon P Shafer.
  • Amelia Shaffer passed away in 1875 in Kasson, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Nester
1797–1882
Birth Location: George's Twp, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, USA
DN
Marian Wilson
1802–1838
Birth Location: Barbour, West Virginia, USA
MW

Spouses(s)

Peter Shafer
1826–
Birth Location: Virginia
PS

Children(s)

Simeon Shafer
1853–
Birth Location: Virginia
SS
Henry Shafer
1858–
Birth Location: Virginia
HS
Jacob Nestor
1861–
Birth Location: Virginia
JN

Amelia Shaffer's Ancestors

Self
Amelia Shaffer
1828–1875
Birth Place: Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Daniel B. Nester
1797–1882
George's Twp, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, USA
Marian (Anna) Wilson
1802–1838
Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Jacob Nester
1761–1844
Germany
Mariae Moran
1764–1826
Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland
Henry Wilson
1786–1860
Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, United States (Ireland?)
Great-Grandparents
Maria Durr
1741–1768
Samuel Veteran
1762–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Wilson
1711–1785
Grace Bradley
1735–

Amelia Shaffer's Descendants

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Amelia Shaffer (10 Nov 1828–14 January 1875) m. Peter Shafer (abt 1826–)
  1. 1. Simeon (P) Shafer 1853–
  2. 2. Henry Shafer 1858–
  3. 3. Jacob Nestor 1861–

Amelia Shaffer's Timeline

7 Records

1828
10 Nov 1828
Birth of Amelia Shaffer in Virginia, United States of America
Virginia, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 32
Amelia Shaffer resided here in District 2, St George, Tucker, Virginia, USA
District 2, St George, Tucker, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
Amelia Shaffer resided here in Hannahnills, Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
Hannahnills, Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
1875
14 January 1875
Age 47
Death of Amelia Shaffer in West Virginia, United States of America
West Virginia, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 52
Amelia Shaffer resided here in Licking, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
Licking, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
Amelia Shaffer resided here in Clover, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
Clover, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
1919
9 Sep 1919
Age 91
Death of Amelia Shaffer in Tucker, West Virginia, United States
Tucker, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1828
    Event Place: Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Licking, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: 1414; Page: 378a; Enumeration District: 067
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hannahnills, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1700; Page: 221A
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clover, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: 1773; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0135
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 2, Tucker, Virginia; Roll: M653_1381; Page: 926; Family History Library
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, St George, Tucker, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 2, Tucker, Virginia; Roll: M653_1381; Page: 926; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hannahnills, Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hannahnills, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1700; Page: 221A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Licking, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Licking, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: 1414; Page: 378a; Enumeration District: 067

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clover, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clover, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: 1773; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0135

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1919
    Event Place: Tucker, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 January 1875
    Event Place: West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kasson, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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