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Cora Shaffer 1869–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 December 1869

Birth Location: West Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 13 Apr 1937

Death Location: Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Jesse Jr

Mother: Elisabeth Peirce

Spouse(s): Levi Shaffer

Children(s): Dewey Shaffer, Freddie Shaffer, Earl Shaffer, G Shaffer, Mary Shaffer, W Shaffer, E Shaffer, Mildred Shaffer

In 1869, Cora Shaffer entered the world in West Virginia, United States of America, born to Jesse S Pierce Jr And Elisabeth Peirce. In 1880, Cora Shaffer resided in Cove, Barbour, West Virginia, USA. In 1900, Cora Shaffer resided in Fetterman, Taylor, West Virginia, USA. Cora Shaffer married Levi Granville Shaffer, and had children including Dewey Frank Shaffer, E C Shaffer, Earl Shaffer, Freddie Shaffer, G L Shaffer, Mary E Shaffer, Mildred Shaffer, W G Shaffer. Cora Shaffer passed away in 1937 in Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1869, Cora Shaffer entered the world in West Virginia, United States of America, born to Jesse S Pierce Jr And Elisabeth Peirce.
  • In 1880, Cora Shaffer resided in Cove, Barbour, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Cora Shaffer resided in Fetterman, Taylor, West Virginia, USA.
  • Cora Shaffer married Levi Granville Shaffer, and had children including Dewey Frank Shaffer, E C Shaffer, Earl Shaffer, Freddie Shaffer, G L Shaffer, Mary E Shaffer, Mildred Shaffer, W G Shaffer.
  • Cora Shaffer passed away in 1937 in Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Cora Shaffer's Ancestors

Self
Cora Shaffer
1869–1937
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Jesse S Pierce Jr
1834–1894
West Virginia
Elisabeth Peirce
1840–1926
West Virginia
Grandparents
Jacob Murray
1804–1867
Catharine Murray
1798–1880
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Cora Shaffer's Descendants

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Cora Shaffer (7 December 1869–13 Apr 1937) m. Levi (Granville) Shaffer (22 March 1865–12 Oct 1940)
  1. 1. Dewey (Frank) Shaffer 1899–1982 m. Bessie (Pearl) Fike 1899–1976
    1. 1. Retha (M) Shaffer 1919–1988 m. Marvin (Elmer) Shaffer 1916–1981
      1. 1. Ruth (Ann Shaffer) Fast 1946–2017 m. Alfred (Burl) Garvin 1930–1988
      2. 2. Lindoll (M) Shaffer 1937–2015
      3. 3. Kenneth (E) Shaffer 1940–2021
    2. 2. Foster (B) Shaffer 1922–
    3. 3. Frank (D) Shaffer 1923–2008
    4. 4. Elsie (M) Shaffer 1926–2021
  2. 2. Freddie Shaffer 1893–
  3. 3. Earl Shaffer 1895–
  4. 4. G (L) Shaffer 1906–
  5. 5. Mary (E) Shaffer 1909–
  6. 6. W (G) Shaffer 1904–
  7. 7. E (C) Shaffer 1901–
  8. 8. Mildred Shaffer 1916–

Cora Shaffer's Timeline

8 Records

1869
7 December 1869
Birth of Cora Shaffer in West Virginia, United States of America
West Virginia, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 11
Cora Shaffer resided here in Cove, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Cove, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 31
Cora Shaffer resided here in Fetterman, Taylor, West Virginia, USA
Fetterman, Taylor, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
Cora Shaffer resided here in Portland, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Portland, Preston, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
Cora Shaffer resided here in West Oakland, Garrett, Maryland, USA
West Oakland, Garrett, Maryland, USA
1930
1930
Age 61
Cora Shaffer resided here in Portland, Portland, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Portland, Portland, Preston, West Virginia, USA
1937
12 April 1937
Age 68
Death of Cora Shaffer in Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
1937
13 Apr 1937
Age 68
Burial of Cora Shaffer in Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 December 1869
    Event Place: West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index
    [2] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cove, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: 1399; Page: 8D; Enumeration District: 069
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cove, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cove, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: 1399; Page: 8D; Enumeration District: 069

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fetterman, Taylor, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Portland, Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Oakland, Garrett, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portland, Portland, Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 April 1937
    Event Place: Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1937
    Event Place: Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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