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Elizabeth Shaffer 1834–1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec 1834

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 21 Jan 1897

Death Location: Lewisburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia

Father: William Scheffar

Mother: Anna Walter

Spouse(s): Isaac Groft

Children(s): William Groft, James Groft

The story of Elizabeth Shaffer began in 1834 in Pennsylvania. In 1850, Elizabeth Shaffer resided in Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, Elizabeth Shaffer resided in Washington, Chambersville, Indiana, Pennsylvania, . Elizabeth Shaffer married Isaac Groft, and had children including James C Groft, William H Groft. Elizabeth Shaffer passed away in 1897 in Lewisburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Shaffer began in 1834 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Shaffer resided in Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth Shaffer resided in Washington, Chambersville, Indiana, Pennsylvania, .
  • Elizabeth Shaffer married Isaac Groft, and had children including James C Groft, William H Groft.
  • Elizabeth Shaffer passed away in 1897 in Lewisburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Scheffar
1809–1892
Birth Location: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
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Anna Walter
1809–1890
Birth Location: Salem Township, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Isaac Groft
1836–1925
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Children(s)

William Groft
1856–1899
Birth Location: Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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James Groft
1858–1934
Birth Location: Chambersville, Pennsylvania
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Elizabeth Shaffer's Ancestors

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Elizabeth Shaffer
1834–1897
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
William Scheffar
1809–1892
Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Anna (Margaret) Walter
1809–1890
Salem Township, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
John (Phillip) Walters
1787–1849
Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Catharine (Susan) Trout
1785–1861
Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Johann Walter
1756–1807
Maria Sphar
1764–1815
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andony Walter
1724–1788
Elizabeth Walter
1730–1830
Johann Spahr
1742–1806
Anna Valentine
1738–1823

Elizabeth Shaffer's Descendants

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Elizabeth Shaffer (Dec 1834–21 Jan 1897) m. Isaac Groft (22 May 1836–27 Dec 1925)
  1. 1. William (H.) Groft 1856–1899 m. Sarah (Evaline) Dickey 1868–1936
    1. 1. Laura (Delphine) Hager 1885–1959 m. Franklin (Eben "Frank") Hager 1879–1968
      1. 1. Marion (Lee) Hager 1904–1994 m. Madeleine (Hazel) Anderson 1908–1978
      2. 2. Catherine (Viola) Hager 1908–1991
      3. 3. Charles (Elbert) Hager 1912–1915
      4. 4. Mary (Margaret) Hager 1914–1999 m. Charles (Torreyson) Robey 1908–1985
      5. 5. Theresia Hager 1914–
    2. 2. William (Clyde) Groft 1891–1928
    3. 3. Edward (Frank) Groft 1893–1938
    4. 4. Edna (May Carrie) Groft 1897–1989 m. William (Edward) Lear 1890–1967
      1. 1. Dorothy (Evelyn) Lear 1918–1977 m. Robert (Alan) Westlund 1917–2005
      2. 2. Becky Lear 1919–
      3. 3. Winifred (Marie) Lear 1922– m. Ernest DeFoggi 1919–2008
      4. 4. Gladys (Alyethe) Lear 1916–1999
    5. 5. Erie (Lawrence) Groft 1887–1962 m. Laura (Mabel) McKee 1880–1967
      1. 1. William (Clyde) Groft 1911–1980 m. Emma (Elizabeth "Lib") Rau 1912–2004
        1. 1. Joan (Louise) Groft 1936–1948 m. Clement (John) Gaydos 1929–
        2. 2. Mary (Ann) Groft 1940–1948
        3. 3. William (Lawrence) Groft 1937–2012
      2. 2. Dorothy (Mae) Groft 1913– m. Henry (Hawk) Fick 1907–1996
    6. 6. Clarence (John) Groft 1889–1973 m. Alice (V) Entry 1897–1969
  2. 2. James (C) Groft 1858–1934 m. Emma (J) Donahue 1862–1925
    1. 1. Samuel (Ralph) Groft 1894–1988
    2. 2. Ethel (Pearl) Groft 1889–1979 m. Arlie (Grant) Hosack 1888–1966
      1. 1. Luther (James) Hosack 1916–1973 m. Wanda (Lea) Brown 1919–1996
      2. 2. Eugene (Vale) Hosack 1918–1998 m. Lillian (Allshouse) Ruddock 1929–2001
      3. 3. Merlin (Calvin) Hosack 1913–1996
      4. 4. Edward ("Tut" Mendith) Hosack 1920–2008 m. Margaret (Lois) Dotts 1924–1980
        1. 1. Patricia (Dianne) Hosack 1945–1945
    3. 3. Clark (O) Groft 1899–1980
    4. 4. Bernard (A) Groft 1906–1914

Elizabeth Shaffer's Timeline

7 Records

1834
Dec 1834
Birth of Elizabeth Shaffer in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 16
Elizabeth Shaffer resided here in Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 26
Elizabeth Shaffer resided here in Washington, Chambersville, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Chambersville, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 36
Elizabeth Shaffer resided here in Rayne, Gilpin and Home, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Rayne, Gilpin and Home, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
Elizabeth Shaffer resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1897
20 Jan 1897
Age 63
Death of Elizabeth Shaffer in Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Greenbrier County, West Virginia
1897
21 Jan 1897
Age 63
Burial of Elizabeth Shaffer in Lewisburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Lewisburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 1834
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 066501-069500
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1094; Page: 220C; Enumeration District: 160
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rayne, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1351; Page: 342B
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1117; Page: 348; Family History Lib
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: 785; Page: 215a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: 785; Page: 215a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Washington, Chambersville, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1117; Page: 348; Family History Lib

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rayne, Gilpin and Home, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rayne, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1351; Page: 342B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1094; Page: 220C; Enumeration District: 160

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1897
    Event Place: Greenbrier County, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1897
    Event Place: Lewisburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
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