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David Dayton Shaffer 1883–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Apr 1883

Birth Location: Roane Co, WV

Death Date: Dec 1980

Death Location: Kanawha City, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States

Father: David Shafer

Mother: Margaret Shafer

Spouse(s): Sarah Larch

Children(s): John Shaffer, Esta Shaffer

In 1883, David Dayton Shaffer entered the world in Roane Co, WV, born to David M Shafer And Margaret E Shafer. In 1900, David Dayton Shaffer resided in Union, Jackson, West Virginia, USA. In 1906, David Dayton Shaffer established residence. David Dayton Shaffer married Sarah Ann Larch, and had children including Esta Jane Shaffer, John W Shaffer. David Dayton Shaffer passed away in 1980 in Kanawha City, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1883, David Dayton Shaffer entered the world in Roane Co, WV, born to David M Shafer And Margaret E Shafer.
  • In 1900, David Dayton Shaffer resided in Union, Jackson, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1906, David Dayton Shaffer established residence.
  • David Dayton Shaffer married Sarah Ann Larch, and had children including Esta Jane Shaffer, John W Shaffer.
  • David Dayton Shaffer passed away in 1980 in Kanawha City, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Shaffer's Ancestors

Self
David Shaffer
1883–1980
Birth Place: Roane Co, WV
Parents
David M Shafer
1848–1905
Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Margaret (E) Shafer
1854–1953
Cicerone, Roane, West Virginia, United States
Grandparents
David Shaver
1792–1870
Kentucky, United States
Christianna Goff
1816–
Kentucky, United States
William (F) Smith
1829–1892
Perry, Kentucky, United States
Phoebe (Ann Jane Tawaha Bell) Sirk
1833–1906
Ohio, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Smith
1802–1882
Mary Frances
1804–1832
Isaac Sirk
1795–
Jemima WILSON
1769–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Smith
1756–1801
Frances Childers
1790–1846
Thomas Jr
1774–1855
Jane Hamon
1773–1833
Adam Sirk
1765–1805
Catherine Poe
1765–1808
UNK Wilson
1770–
UNK Blackhawk?
1770–

David Shaffer's Descendants

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David (Dayton) Shaffer (7 Apr 1883–Dec 1980) m. Sarah (Ann) Larch (Jul 1878–12 Mar 1953)
  1. 1. John (W) Shaffer 1909–1936
  2. 2. Esta (Jane) Shaffer 1906–1969

David Shaffer's Timeline

6 Records

1883
7 Apr 1883
Birth of David Dayton Shaffer in Roane Co, WV
Roane Co, WV
1900
1900
Age 17
David Dayton Shaffer resided here in Union, Jackson, West Virginia, USA
Union, Jackson, West Virginia, USA
1906
1906
Age 23
David Dayton Shaffer resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 27
David Dayton Shaffer resided here in Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 34
David Dayton Shaffer resided here in Tucker, West Virginia
Tucker, West Virginia
1980
Dec 1980
Age 97
Death of David Dayton Shaffer in Kanawha City, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States
Kanawha City, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1883
    Event Place: Roane Co, WV
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Tucker; Roll: 1992965
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Jackson, West Virginia; Roll: 1760; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1241760
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1691; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1375704

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Union, Jackson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Jackson, West Virginia; Roll: 1760; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1241760

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1906
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1691; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1375704

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Tucker, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Tucker; Roll: 1992965

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1980
    Event Place: Kanawha City, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States

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