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Dorothy Idella (Dora) Shaffer 1877–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 September 1877

Birth Location: DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 22 February 1967

Death Location: DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: David Shaffer

Mother: Susanna Dixon

Spouse(s): Charles Johnston

Children(s): Jessie Barclay, Earl Johnston, Avonell Johnston, Russel Johnston, Frances Johnston, Althea Johnston, Donald Johnston, Carrie Johnston

The story of Dorothy Idella (Dora) Shaffer began in 1877 in DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. In 1880, Dorothy Idella (Dora) Shaffer resided in Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Dorothy Idella (Dora) Shaffer resided in Dubois Ward 4, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA. Dorothy Idella (Dora) Shaffer married Charles Lawrence Johnston, and had children including Althea L Johnston, Avonell Eliza Johnston, Carrie Johnston, Donald C Johnston, Earl C Johnston, Frances S Johnston, Jessie Elizabeth Barclay, Russel Johnston. Dorothy Idella (Dora) Shaffer passed away in 1967 in DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Dorothy Idella (Dora) Shaffer began in 1877 in DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
  • In 1880, Dorothy Idella (Dora) Shaffer resided in Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Dorothy Idella (Dora) Shaffer resided in Dubois Ward 4, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Dorothy Idella (Dora) Shaffer married Charles Lawrence Johnston, and had children including Althea L Johnston, Avonell Eliza Johnston, Carrie Johnston, Donald C Johnston, Earl C Johnston, Frances S Johnston, Jessie Elizabeth Barclay, Russel Johnston.
  • Dorothy Idella (Dora) Shaffer passed away in 1967 in DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Dorothy Shaffer's Ancestors

Self
Dorothy Shaffer
1877–1967
Birth Place: DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
David Shaffer
1849–1932
DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Susanna (H.) Dixon
1859–1890
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
James (Adams) Dixon
1837–1895
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, USA
Eve Dixon
1843–1906
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Dixon
1812–1887
Mary Adams
1818–1892
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ezekiel Adams
1783–1861
Elizabeth Pierce
1785–1850

Dorothy Shaffer's Descendants

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Dorothy (Idella (Dora)) Shaffer (11 September 1877–22 February 1967) m. Charles (Lawrence) Johnston (5 April 1874–15 October 1950)
  1. 1. Jessie (Elizabeth) Barclay 1913–2010
  2. 2. Earl (C.) Johnston 1898–1978 m. Althea (M) Hetrick 1899–
    1. 1. Jeanne (Virginia) Johnston 1922–2007
    2. 2. Jane (K) Johnston 1922–
    3. 3. Joyce (A) Johnston 1924–
  3. 3. Avonell (Eliza) Johnston 1907–
  4. 4. Russel Johnston 1902–1906
  5. 5. Frances (S) Johnston 1910–
  6. 6. Althea (L) Johnston 1918–
  7. 7. Donald (C) Johnston 1920–
  8. 8. Carrie Johnston 1900–

Dorothy Shaffer's Timeline

5 Records

1877
11 September 1877
Birth of Dorothy Idella (Dora) Shaffer in DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 3
Dorothy Idella (Dora) Shaffer resided here in Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 23
Dorothy Idella (Dora) Shaffer resided here in Dubois Ward 4, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Dubois Ward 4, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 53
Dorothy Idella (Dora) Shaffer resided here in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1967
22 February 1967
Age 90
Death of Dorothy Idella (Dora) Shaffer in DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 September 1877
    Event Place: DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 112911-116620
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 2341752
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1116; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 258
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dubois Ward 4, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1241396
    [5] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1910; Box Number: 81; Certificate Number Range: 045751-048750
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1116; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 258

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dubois Ward 4, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dubois Ward 4, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1241396

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 2341752

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 February 1967
    Event Place: DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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