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Elizabeth Shaffer 1814–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Aug 1814

Birth Location: West Virginia, United States

Death Date: 31 Jan 1885

Death Location: Valley Furnace, Barbour, West Virginia, United States

Father: John Shaffer

Mother: Mary Nester

Spouse(s): John Sr.

Children(s): Richard PITZER, Jacob Pitzer, Marcellus Pitzer, Elizabeth Pitzer, Henson Pitzer, Sarah Pitzer, Andrew Pitzer, John Pitzer, Hester Pitzer, William Pitzer

In 1814, Elizabeth Shaffer entered the world in West Virginia, United States, born to John Petrus Shaffer And Mary Magdalena Nester. In 1850, Elizabeth Shaffer resided in District 5, Barbour, Virginia, USA. In 1854, Elizabeth Shaffer established residence. Elizabeth Shaffer married John Martin Pitzer Sr, and had children including Andrew J Pitzer, Elizabeth Pitzer, Henson Price Pitzer, Hester Ann Pitzer, Jacob Pitzer, John M L Pitzer, Marcellus Pitzer, Richard Silas Pitzer, Sarah Catherine Pitzer, William J Pitzer. Elizabeth Shaffer passed away in 1885 in Valley Furnace, Barbour, West Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1814, Elizabeth Shaffer entered the world in West Virginia, United States, born to John Petrus Shaffer And Mary Magdalena Nester.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Shaffer resided in District 5, Barbour, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1854, Elizabeth Shaffer established residence.
  • Elizabeth Shaffer married John Martin Pitzer Sr, and had children including Andrew J Pitzer, Elizabeth Pitzer, Henson Price Pitzer, Hester Ann Pitzer, Jacob Pitzer, John M L Pitzer, Marcellus Pitzer, Richard Silas Pitzer, Sarah Catherine Pitzer, William J Pitzer.
  • Elizabeth Shaffer passed away in 1885 in Valley Furnace, Barbour, West Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Shaffer
1788–1865
Birth Location: Arft, Mayen-Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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Mary Nester
1793–1886
Birth Location: Georges Creek, Allegheny, Maryland, United States
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Spouses(s)

John Sr.
1822–1869
Birth Location: Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Children(s)

Richard PITZER
1844–
Birth Location: Barbour, VA
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Jacob Pitzer
1843–
Birth Location: Barbour, Virginia, United States
JP
Marcellus Pitzer
1846–1865
Birth Location: Barbour, West Virginia, United States
MP
Elizabeth Pitzer
1847–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Henson Pitzer
1848–
Birth Location: West Virginia, United States
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Sarah Pitzer
1852–1885
Birth Location: Barbour, West Virginia, United States
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Andrew Pitzer
1887–1883
Birth Location: Barbour Co, VA, West Virginia, United States
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John Pitzer
1854–
Birth Location: Barbour Co, , West Virginia, USA
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Hester Pitzer
1863–1933
Birth Location: Barbour, West Virginia, United States
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William Pitzer
1863–
Birth Location: West Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Shaffer's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Shaffer
1814–1885
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
Parents
John Petrus Shaffer
1788–1865
Arft, Mayen-Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Mary (Magdalena) Nester
1793–1886
Georges Creek, Allegheny, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Shaffer's Descendants

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Elizabeth Shaffer (3 Aug 1814–31 Jan 1885) m. John (Martin PITZER) Sr. (1822–27 Dec 1869)
  1. 1. Richard (Silas) PITZER 1844– m. Matilda (J.) Summerfield 1845–
    1. 1. Mary (Ann "Mollie") PITZER 1874–1922 m. William (Wade) MARTIN 1882–1958
      1. 1. Dona Martin 1903–
      2. 2. Lena Martin 1905–1939
      3. 3. Porter Martin 1897–1985 m. Bessie DAY 1903–1932 m. Agnes (K) Kopnski 1915–1987
        1. 1. Clair Martin 1922–2003 m. Evelyn (June) Maxwell 1927–1997
        2. 2. Shirl Martin 1920–1999
        3. 3. Clara (Mae) Martin 1923–2008 m. Melvin (A. Danner) Sr 1915–1991
        4. 4. Edra (Bell(e)) Martin 1926–1947 m. Playford (Aldine) Livengood 1921–1992
        5. 5. Margaret (Mary) Martin 1927– m. Woodrow (Wilson) Lucas 1916–1989
      4. 4. Stanley Martin 1909–1923
      5. 5. Zoie (Mae) Martin 1911–
      6. 6. Earl Martin 1914–1933
    2. 2. Lewis (N) Pitzer 1870–
    3. 3. A (Coleman) Pitzer 1873–
    4. 4. John (L) Pitzer 1877–1879
    5. 5. Sarah (M) Pitzer 1880–
    6. 6. George (M) Pitzer 1882–1956
    7. 7. Emmet (T) Pitzer 1882–
    8. 8. Jerry (H) Pitzer 1885–
    9. 9. Jacob (R) Pitzer 1868–1937 m. Hannah (Luzetta) Boner 1870–1938
      1. 1. Lessie (A) Pitzer 1895–
      2. 2. Lula (A) Pitzer 1900–
      3. 3. Lodema (A) Pitzer 1902–
      4. 4. Delbert (I) Pitzer 1906–
      5. 5. Body (L) Pitzer 1898–
    10. 10. Jared (H.) Pitzer 1887–
    11. 11. Daniel Pitzer 1871–1871
    12. 12. Jordan (Hagans) Pitzer 1883–
  2. 2. Jacob Pitzer 1843–
  3. 3. Marcellus Pitzer 1846–1865
  4. 4. Elizabeth Pitzer 1847–
  5. 5. Henson (Price) Pitzer 1848– m. Lydia Tompson 1853–1944
    1. 1. Martha (Ann) Pitzer 1897–
    2. 2. Laura (B) Pitzer 1885–1966
    3. 3. Cora (A) Pitzer 1887–
    4. 4. Albert (A) Pitzer 1889–1966 m. Minnie (May) Wilfong 1905–1980
      1. 1. Florence (Marie) Pitzer 1928–1984
    5. 5. Amelia (M) Pitzer 1891–
    6. 6. Inva Pitzer 1893–1980
    7. 7. Marcilla (A) Pitzer 1895–
    8. 8. Nora (J) Pitzer 1898–
    9. 9. Francis (L) Pitzer 1880–1881
  6. 6. Sarah (Catherine) Pitzer 1852–1885
  7. 7. Andrew (J.) Pitzer 1887–1883
  8. 8. John (M. L.) Pitzer 1854–
  9. 9. Hester (Ann) Pitzer 1863–1933 m. John (Thomas) MARTIN 1863–1900
    1. 1. William (Wade) MARTIN 1882–1958 m. Mary (Ann "Mollie") PITZER 1874–1922 m. Emma (Gary) (Boogher) 1882–1964 m. Edith (Pearl) Wells –1943
    2. 2. Winfield (Scott) Martin 1884–1951
    3. 3. Jacob (Baxter) Martin 1885–1939 m. Molly (May) Butcher 1887–
      1. 1. Edith Martin 1919–
      2. 2. Pauline Martin 1915–
      3. 3. Pearl Martin 1923–
      4. 4. Roy Martin 1925–
    4. 4. Charles (Wesley) Martin 1886–1937
    5. 5. James (Roy) Martin 1888–1965
    6. 6. Cora (Belle) Martin 1891–1966 m. George (James Blane) Riffle 1884–1970
      1. 1. Roscoe Riffle 1923–1994
      2. 2. Elizabeth Riffle 1927–1995
      3. 3. Jack Riffle 1929–2002
      4. 4. Margaret (Elaine) Riffle 1929–1999
      5. 5. Monnell (L) Riffle 1910–1982
      6. 6. Rachel (E) Riffle 1912–1999
      7. 7. Edwin (B) Riffle 1914–1995
      8. 8. Scotty (Winford) Riffle 1916–1944 m. Mabel (Virginia) Fox 1918–1996
      9. 9. Ruth (Mae) Riffle 1918–2005
      10. 10. Maude (M) Riffle 1920–
      11. 11. Ollie (Adeline) Riffle 1924–1926
    7. 7. George (Louis) Martin 1894–1971
    8. 8. Alice Martin 1896–1975 m. James (M) Menear 1884–
      1. 1. Beatrice (V) Menear 1915–
      2. 2. Author (W) Menear 1916–
      3. 3. Charles (R) Menear 1918–
      4. 4. Phillys (J) Menear 1921–
      5. 5. Marjorie (A) Menear 1923–
      6. 6. Lemeul (S) Menear 1925–
    9. 9. Dewey (Edward) Martin 1898–1946 m. Ellice (G.) Row 1902–
  10. 10. William (J) Pitzer 1863–

Elizabeth Shaffer's Timeline

5 Records

1814
3 Aug 1814
Birth of Elizabeth Shaffer in West Virginia, United States
West Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 36
Elizabeth Shaffer resided here in District 5, Barbour, Virginia, USA
District 5, Barbour, Virginia, USA
1854
1854
Age 40
Elizabeth Shaffer resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 46
Elizabeth Shaffer resided here in Barbour, Virginia, USA
Barbour, Virginia, USA
1885
31 Jan 1885
Age 71
Death of Elizabeth Shaffer in Valley Furnace, Barbour, West Virginia, United States
Valley Furnace, Barbour, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1814
    Event Place: West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Barbour, Virginia; Roll: M653_1334; Page: 15; Family History Library Film: 805334
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 5, Barbour, Virginia; Roll: M432_935; Page: 28A; Image: 59
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 5, Barbour, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 5, Barbour, Virginia; Roll: M432_935; Page: 28A; Image: 59

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1854
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Barbour, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Barbour, Virginia; Roll: M653_1334; Page: 15; Family History Library Film: 805334

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1885
    Event Place: Valley Furnace, Barbour, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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