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Benjamin W. Shaffer 1839–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1839

Birth Location: PA

Death Date: Aft 1900

Death Location: PA

Father: Jacob Shaffer

Mother: Mary Glass

Spouse(s): Sarah None

Children(s): William Shaffer

In 1839, Benjamin W. Shaffer entered the world in PA, born to Jacob Shaffer And Mary Polly Glass. In 1860, Benjamin W. Shaffer resided in Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania. In 1870, Benjamin W. Shaffer resided in Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania. Benjamin W. Shaffer married Sarah, and had children including William Edward Shaffer. Benjamin W. Shaffer passed away in 1900 in PA.

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Biography

  • In 1839, Benjamin W. Shaffer entered the world in PA, born to Jacob Shaffer And Mary Polly Glass.
  • In 1860, Benjamin W. Shaffer resided in Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1870, Benjamin W. Shaffer resided in Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania.
  • Benjamin W. Shaffer married Sarah, and had children including William Edward Shaffer.
  • Benjamin W. Shaffer passed away in 1900 in PA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Shaffer
1818–
Birth Location: PA
JS
Mary Glass
1811–
Birth Location: PA
MG

Spouses(s)

Sarah None
1836–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
S

Children(s)

William Shaffer
1860–1925
Birth Location: Washington Twp, Snyder, Pennsylvania
WS

Benjamin Shaffer's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Shaffer
1839–1900
Birth Place: PA
Parents
Jacob Shaffer
1818–
PA
Mary ((Polly)) Glass
1811–
PA
Grandparents
John (Peter) Shaffer
1775–1847
, Chapman Snyder, Pennsylvania, USA
Anna (Maria) Herrold
1778–1862
, Chapman Snyder, Pennsylvania, USA
George Glahs
1781–1854
Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Sarah Brill
1791–1863
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
John Shaffer
1752–1848
Maria Swartz
1755–
Simon Herrold
1750–1827
Maria Kerstetter
1754–1814
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Shaffer
1722–
Daniel Swartz
1723–
John Herrold
1728–1803
Anna Benesch
1729–1820

Benjamin Shaffer's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (W.) Shaffer (May 1839–Aft 1900) m. Sarah (Jan 1836–)
  1. 1. William (Edward) Shaffer 1860–1925 m. Hannah (A.) Longacre 1863–1940
    1. 1. George (Benjamin) Shaffer 1896–
    2. 2. Annie (S.) Shaffer 1887–
    3. 3. William (Jacob) Shaffer 1885–
    4. 4. Sarah (Bertha) Shaffer 1883–1970 m. Edward Downs 1881–1961
      1. 1. Francis (T.) Downs 1909–1992 m. Martha (H.) Turnquist 1910–1999
        1. 1. Jean (Louise "Jeannie") Downs 1950–2020
        2. 2. Thomas (E) Downs 1946–2020 m. Elizabeth ("Betty Ann") DiCeglie 1946–2006
      2. 2. George (Bernard) Downs 1912–2005 m. Mildred (Ann) Dayton 1916–1988
        1. 1. Bertha (Mae) Downs 1946–2021
        2. 2. Barbara Downs 1942–2025
        3. 3. Carol (Ann) Downs 1940–2020
        4. 4. Patrick (M) Downs 1948–2013

Benjamin Shaffer's Timeline

6 Records

1839
May 1839
Birth of Benjamin W. Shaffer in PA
PA
1860
1860
Age 21
Benjamin W. Shaffer resided here in Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 31
Benjamin W. Shaffer resided here in Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 41
Benjamin W. Shaffer resided here in Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania, United States
Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 61
Benjamin W. Shaffer resided here in Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
1900
Aft 1900
Age 61
Death of Benjamin W. Shaffer in PA
PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1839
    Event Place: PA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1194; Family History Film: 1255194; Page: 86.4000; Enumeration District: 150; Image: 0609.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1481; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 183.
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1182; Page: 601; Image: 308.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1182; Page: 601; Image: 308.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1194; Family History Film: 1255194; Page: 86.4000; Enumeration District: 150; Image: 0609.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1481; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 183.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aft 1900
    Event Place: PA
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