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Harry Delbert Shaffer 1908–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Feb 1908

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 25 Feb 1966

Death Location: Elkview, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA

Father: James Shaffer

Mother: Rosa Burgess

Spouse(s): Nellie Shaffer\Garnette

Children(s):

In 1908, Harry Delbert Shaffer entered the world in West Virginia, born to James Hayes Shaffer And Rosa Alice Burgess. In 1910, Harry Delbert Shaffer resided in Poca, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA. In 1920, Harry Delbert Shaffer resided in Peiffer, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA. Harry Delbert Shaffer married Nellie Virginia Shaffer Garnette, and had children including Patsy Shaffer. Harry Delbert Shaffer passed away in 1966 in Elkview, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1908, Harry Delbert Shaffer entered the world in West Virginia, born to James Hayes Shaffer And Rosa Alice Burgess.
  • In 1910, Harry Delbert Shaffer resided in Poca, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Harry Delbert Shaffer resided in Peiffer, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA.
  • Harry Delbert Shaffer married Nellie Virginia Shaffer Garnette, and had children including Patsy Shaffer.
  • Harry Delbert Shaffer passed away in 1966 in Elkview, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Shaffer
1878–1924
Birth Location: Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
JS
Rosa Burgess
1884–1953
Birth Location: Leatherwood, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
RB

Spouses(s)

Nellie Shaffer\Garnette
1909–1994
Birth Location: Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
NS

Children(s)

Harry Shaffer's Ancestors

Self
Harry Shaffer
1908–1966
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
James Hayes Shaffer
1878–1924
Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Rosa (Alice) Burgess
1884–1953
Leatherwood, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Lafayette Shaffer
1835–1914
Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Eliza (Virginia) Martin
1837–1883
Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Nathaniel Burgess
1836–1911
West Virginia
Mary (A.) McMillion
1844–
West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
John Burgess
1799–1880
Precious Mullins
1809–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Burgess
1754–1839
Wynna Key
1765–1850
Nathaniel II
1786–1845
Margaret Wilson
1790–1865

Harry Shaffer's Timeline

9 Records

1908
20 Feb 1908
Birth of Harry Delbert Shaffer in West Virginia
West Virginia
1910
1910
Age 2
Harry Delbert Shaffer resided here in Poca, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Poca, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Harry Delbert Shaffer resided here in Peiffer, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Peiffer, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Harry Delbert Shaffer resided here in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1934
1934
Age 26
Harry Delbert Shaffer resided here in Charleston, West Virginia, USA
Charleston, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
Harry Delbert Shaffer resided here in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia
Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 32
Harry Delbert Shaffer resided here in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1966
Feb 1966
Age 58
Death of Harry Delbert Shaffer in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1966
25 Feb 1966
Age 58
Burial of Harry Delbert Shaffer in Elkview, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Elkview, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1908
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Poca, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1685; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375698
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Peiffer, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1958; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 85; Image: 52
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 235-01-6080; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: 2537; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 70.0; FHL microfilm: 2342271
    [7] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4414; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 20-56
    [8] West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Poca, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Poca, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1685; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375698

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Peiffer, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Peiffer, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1958; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 85; Image: 52

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: 2537; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 70.0; FHL microfilm: 2342271

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Charleston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4414; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 20-56

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4414; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 20-56

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1966
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 235-01-6080; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1966
    Event Place: Elkview, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] West Virginia, Deaths Index
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