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David Shaffer 1769–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1769

Birth Location: Shrewsbury, York, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 21 Mar 1854

Death Location: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Balthaser Faust

Mother: Eva Fishel

Spouse(s): Catherine Faust

Children(s): John Shaffer

The story of David Shaffer began in 1769 in Shrewsbury, York, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1820, David Shaffer resided in Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1830, David Shaffer resided in Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States. David Shaffer married Catherine Faust, and had children including John David Shaffer. David Shaffer passed away in 1854 in Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of David Shaffer began in 1769 in Shrewsbury, York, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1820, David Shaffer resided in Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1830, David Shaffer resided in Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • David Shaffer married Catherine Faust, and had children including John David Shaffer.
  • David Shaffer passed away in 1854 in Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Balthaser Faust
1758–1826
Birth Location: E, Pennsylvania
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Eva Fishel
1765–
Birth Location: Shrewsbury, York, Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Catherine Faust
1782–1860
Birth Location: Peach Bottom, York, Pennsylvania, United States
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Children(s)

John Shaffer
1801–1889
Birth Location: York County, Pennsylvania, USA
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David Shaffer's Ancestors

Self
David Shaffer
1769–1854
Birth Place: Shrewsbury, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Balthaser Faust
1758–1826
E, Pennsylvania
Eva Fishel
1765–
Shrewsbury, York, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Shaffer's Descendants

1.
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David Shaffer (1769–21 Mar 1854) m. Catherine Faust (1782–1860)
  1. 1. John (David) Shaffer 1801–1889 m. Martha (Catherine) Custer 1806–1872
    1. 1. David (J) Shaffer 1828–1902 m. Rachel Holsopple 1831–1919
      1. 1. Christena Shaffer 1860–1937 m. Albert (C) Berkey 1860–1941
        1. 1. Ludie (Ida) Berkey 1893–1963 m. David (Leroy) Callihan 1886–1971
        2. 2. Elizabeth (E) Berkey 1881–1952 m. Harvey Knavel 1880–1922
        3. 3. Emma (M) Berkey 1880–1976 m. Harvey (A) Berkebile 1875–1961
        4. 4. Alvin (W) Berkey 1886–1904
        5. 5. Effie (Etta) Berkey 1888–1957 m. John (Harrison) Statler 1888–1959
        6. 6. Mary (Ellen) Berkey 1884–1976 m. Harry (Llyod) Allison 1887–1930
      2. 2. Francis Shaffer 1851–1893
      3. 3. Isaac (D) Shaffer 1854–1936
      4. 4. Catherine (Ann) Shaffer 1856–1941
      5. 5. Josiah (D) Shaffer 1862–1946
      6. 6. Lewis (David) Shaffer 1864–1898
      7. 7. Daniel (D) Shaffer 1868–1900
      8. 8. Norman (D) Shaffer 1869–1950
      9. 9. Jacob (W) Shaffer 1858–1913
      10. 10. Lewis (David) Shaffer 1864–1954
    2. 2. Abraham Shaffer 1821–1821
    3. 3. Henry Shaffer 1822–1822
    4. 4. Philip (T) Shaffer 1823–1910
    5. 5. Elizabeth Shaffer 1827–
    6. 6. Susanna Shaffer 1832–1880 m. Joseph (J.) Yoder 1825–1904
      1. 1. Hiram (R) Yoder 1860–1954
      2. 2. Elizabeth Rodgers 1862–1946
      3. 3. John (James) Yoder 1857–1938
      4. 4. Annie (C.) Murphy 1859–1961
    7. 7. William (J) Shaffer 1834–1914
    8. 8. Rebecca (Catherine) Shaffer 1836–1926
    9. 9. Rebecca (Ann) Shaffer 1839–1926
    10. 10. Elizabeth Shaffer 1839–
    11. 11. Daniel (L) Shaffer 1841–1879
    12. 12. Delilah (Dillie) Shaffer 1843–1935
    13. 13. Silas Shaffer 1845–1936
    14. 14. Lucy (Ann) Shaffer 1848–1904
    15. 15. John (J) Shaffer 1851–1904
    16. 16. John Shaffer 1838–

David Shaffer's Timeline

6 Records

1769
1769
Birth of David Shaffer in Shrewsbury, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Shrewsbury, York, Pennsylvania, United States
1820
1820
Age 51
David Shaffer resided here in Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
1830
1830
Age 61
David Shaffer resided here in Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
1840
1840
Age 71
David Shaffer resided here in Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
1850
1850
Age 81
David Shaffer resided here in Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania
1854
21 Mar 1854
Age 85
Death of David Shaffer in Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1769
    Event Place: Shrewsbury, York, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_828; Page: 72A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: M33_111; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_828; Page: 72A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1854
    Event Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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