YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Elijah Shaffer 1810–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1810

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 7 Apr 1881

Death Location: Sullivan County, Indiana, USA

Father: Peter Shaffer

Mother: Mary None

Spouse(s): Rhoda Miller

Children(s): Matilda Shaffer, Thomas Shaffer, Malissa Shaffer, Sara Shaffer, Anna Shafer, John Shaffer, Martha Schaffer, Rhoda Shaffer, Mary Shaffer

Elijah Shaffer was born in 1810 in Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Peter Shaffer And Mary. In 1840, Elijah Shaffer resided in Sandy, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA. In 1850, Elijah Shaffer resided in Waynesfield, Lucas, Ohio, USA. Elijah Shaffer married Rhoda Ann Miller, and had children including Anna R Shafer, John B Shaffer, Malissa J Shaffer, Martha Schaffer, Mary Ann Shaffer, Matilda Loretta Shaffer, Rhoda Anna Shaffer, Sara A Shaffer, Thomas J C Shaffer. Elijah Shaffer passed away in 1881 in Sullivan County, Indiana, USA.

Find more search results for Elijah Shaffer
ES

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

  • Elijah Shaffer was born in 1810 in Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Peter Shaffer And Mary.
  • In 1840, Elijah Shaffer resided in Sandy, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1850, Elijah Shaffer resided in Waynesfield, Lucas, Ohio, USA.
  • Elijah Shaffer married Rhoda Ann Miller, and had children including Anna R Shafer, John B Shaffer, Malissa J Shaffer, Martha Schaffer, Mary Ann Shaffer, Matilda Loretta Shaffer, Rhoda Anna Shaffer, Sara A Shaffer, Thomas J C Shaffer.
  • Elijah Shaffer passed away in 1881 in Sullivan County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elijah Shaffer's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Shaffer
1810–1881
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Peter Shaffer
1782–1852
New Jersey, USA
Mary
1785–1845
Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elijah Shaffer's Descendants

1.
ES
Elijah Shaffer (abt 1810–7 Apr 1881) m. Rhoda (Ann) Miller (1814-1818–1880)
  1. 1. Matilda (Loretta) Shaffer 1842–1895
  2. 2. Thomas (J C) Shaffer 1852–1911
  3. 3. Malissa (J) Shaffer 1855–1880
  4. 4. Sara (A) Shaffer 1858–
  5. 5. Anna (R) Shafer 1860–
  6. 6. John (B.) Shaffer 1849–1910
  7. 7. Martha Schaffer 1838–1892
  8. 8. Rhoda (Anna) Shaffer 1861–1935
  9. 9. Mary (Ann) Shaffer 1839–1888

Elijah Shaffer's Timeline

6 Records

1810
abt 1810
Birth of Elijah Shaffer in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1840
1840
Age 30
Elijah Shaffer resided here in Sandy, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA
Sandy, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA
1850
1850
Age 40
Elijah Shaffer resided here in Waynesfield, Lucas, Ohio, USA
Waynesfield, Lucas, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 50
Elijah Shaffer resided here in Morgan, Vandalia, Owen, Indiana, USA
Morgan, Vandalia, Owen, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 70
Elijah Shaffer resided here in Farmersburg, Sullivan, Indiana, USA
Farmersburg, Sullivan, Indiana, USA
1881
7 Apr 1881
Age 71
Death of Elijah Shaffer in Sullivan County, Indiana, USA
Sullivan County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1810
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Morgan, Owen, Indiana; Page: 202

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Sandy, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Sandy, Tuscarawas, Ohio; Roll: 430; Page: 356; Family History Library Film: 0020178

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Waynesfield, Lucas, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Waynesfield, Lucas, Ohio; Roll: 706; Page: 27a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Morgan, Vandalia, Owen, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Morgan, Owen, Indiana; Page: 202

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Farmersburg, Sullivan, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Farmersburg, Sullivan, Indiana; Roll: 312; Page: 446A; Enumeration District: 315

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1881
    Event Place: Sullivan County, Indiana, USA

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