YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer 1894–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Feb 1894

Birth Location: Boston Alleg, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 24 Aug 1952

Death Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Fredrieck Schaefer

Mother: Cora Carroll

Spouse(s): Harold Taylor

Children(s): Bertha Taylor

In 1894, Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer entered the world in Boston Alleg, Pennsylvania, born to Fredrieck Schaefer And Cora Belle Carroll. In 1900, Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer resided in Duquesne Ward 3, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1930, Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer resided in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer married Harold Taylor, and had children including Bertha Taylor. Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer passed away in 1952 in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

Find more search results for Catherine Shaffer
CS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1894, Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer entered the world in Boston Alleg, Pennsylvania, born to Fredrieck Schaefer And Cora Belle Carroll.
  • In 1900, Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer resided in Duquesne Ward 3, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1930, Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer resided in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer married Harold Taylor, and had children including Bertha Taylor.
  • Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer passed away in 1952 in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Fredrieck Schaefer
1861–1923
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
FS
Cora Carroll
1867–1936
Birth Location: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
CC

Spouses(s)

Harold Taylor
1892–
Birth Location: McKeespoty, Pennsylvania, USA
HT

Children(s)

Bertha Taylor
1926–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
BT

Catherine Shaffer's Ancestors

Self
Catherine Shaffer
1894–1952
Birth Place: Boston Alleg, Pennsylvania
Parents
Fredrieck Schaefer
1861–1923
Pennsylvania
Cora (Belle) Carroll
1867–1936
Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
George (Johan) Railingshafer
1828–1902
Laubenheim, Mittelfranken, Bavaria,Germany
Maria (Barbara) Hartmann
1829–1895
Germany
Henry (Montgomery) Carroll
1837–1913
Wilkens Twp, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Harriett Shannon
1848–1880
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Carroll
1797–1850
Margaret Stewart
1799–1875
George Shannon
1801–1860
Jane Knoll
1819–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Carroll
1753–1823
Mary Montgomery
1764–1835
Samuel Stewart
1770–1803
Margaret Acheson
1766–1842
John II
1756–1768
Jane Dunlap
1761–1833
Captain Shannon
1780–1858
Mary Shannon
1785–1860

Catherine Shaffer's Descendants

1.
CS
Catherine ('Kate') Shaffer (2 Feb 1894–24 Aug 1952) m. Harold Taylor (abt 1892–)
  1. 1. Bertha Taylor 1926–

Catherine Shaffer's Timeline

7 Records

1894
2 Feb 1894
Birth of Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer in Boston Alleg, Pennsylvania
Boston Alleg, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 6
Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer resided here in Duquesne Ward 3, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Duquesne Ward 3, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 36
Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer resided here in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 41
Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer resided here in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 46
Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer resided here in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 56
Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer resided here in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Pennsylvania, USA
1952
24 Aug 1952
Age 58
Death of Catherine 'Kate' Shaffer in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1894
    Event Place: Boston Alleg, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03408; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 2-287
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 066351-069050
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0679; FHL microfilm: 2341700
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Duquesne Ward 3, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 30; Enumeration District: 0369; FHL microfilm: 1241366
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Duquesne Ward 3, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Duquesne Ward 3, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 30; Enumeration District: 0369; FHL microfilm: 1241366

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0679; FHL microfilm: 2341700

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03408; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 2-287

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03408; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 2-287

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: McKeesport, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1952
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 066351-069050
Find more search results for Catherine Shaffer

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE