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Henry Schafer 1832–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Feb 1832

Birth Location: Sembach, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany

Death Date: 29 Jul 1920

Death Location: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Johannes Schaefer

Mother: Barbara Simgen

Spouse(s): Margaret Stamm

Children(s): Harry Schafer, Barbara Schafer, Minnie Schafer, Annie Schafer, Rose Schafer, Katherine Schaffer, Philip Schafer, William Schafer, Edward Schafer, John Schafer

In 1832, Henry Schafer entered the world in Sembach, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany, born to Johannes Schaefer And Barbara Simgen. Henry Schafer married Margaret Stamm, and had children including Annie Schafer, Barbara Schafer, Edward Schafer, Harry Schafer, John Schafer, Katherine Schaffer, Minnie Schafer, Philip Schafer, Rose Schafer, William Schafer. Henry Schafer passed away in 1920 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1832, Henry Schafer entered the world in Sembach, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany, born to Johannes Schaefer And Barbara Simgen.
  • Henry Schafer married Margaret Stamm, and had children including Annie Schafer, Barbara Schafer, Edward Schafer, Harry Schafer, John Schafer, Katherine Schaffer, Minnie Schafer, Philip Schafer, Rose Schafer, William Schafer.
  • Henry Schafer passed away in 1920 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johannes Schaefer
1800–1870
Birth Location: Baveria Germany
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Barbara Simgen
1807–
Birth Location: Baalborn, Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Stamm
1834–1882
Birth Location: Bav
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Children(s)

Harry Schafer
1871–1943
Birth Location: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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Barbara Schafer
1858–1893
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Minnie Schafer
1860–1936
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Annie Schafer
1862–1941
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Rose Schafer
1866–1927
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Katherine Schaffer
1877–1959
Birth Location: Allegheny, Pennsylvania
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Philip Schafer
1877–1937
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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William Schafer
1877–1968
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Edward Schafer
1873–1948
Birth Location: Robinson Township, Pennsylvania
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John Schafer
1868–1956
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Henry Schafer's Ancestors

Self
Henry Schafer
1832–1920
Birth Place: Sembach, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany
Parents
Johannes Schaefer
1800–1870
Baveria Germany
Barbara Simgen
1807–
Baalborn, Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Grandparents
Karl Schäfer
1776–1837
Baalborn, Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Maria (Elisabetha) Metz
1778–1842
Baalborn
Johann (Theobald) Simgen
1761–1826
Baalborn, Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Anna (Barbara) Ritzmann
1781–1814
Hochstein, Donnersbergkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Johann Schäfer
1739–1815
Maria Hanneberger
1744–1820
Johann Metz
1738–
Anna Simgen
1738–1812
Johann Simgen
1731–1793
Helena Wentz
1732–1798
Valentin Ritzmann
–1828
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hans Schafer
1707–1778
Maria Furst
1715–1788
Johann Haneberger
1700–1771
Maria Romer
1700–
Johannes Sr
1689–1753
Maria Zinn
1708–
Johann Simgen
1698–1774
Michael Wentz
1687–1746
Johanna Engel
1684–1780

Henry Schafer's Descendants

1.
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Henry Schafer (27 Feb 1832–29 Jul 1920) m. Margaret Stamm (1834–1882)
  1. 1. Harry Schafer 1871–1943 m. Katherine Bernhart 1885–1972
    1. 1. Alice (Margaret) Schafer 1916–1992 m. Charles (G) Windsheimer 1915–2007
    2. 2. Hazel (Elizabeth) Schafer 1914–1964
    3. 3. Lloyd (Harry) Schafer 1923–1924
  2. 2. Barbara Schafer 1858–1893 m. Christ Thieroff 1863–1948
    1. 1. Ella Thieroff 1891–1981
    2. 2. Lena Thieroff 1890–1984 m. William (Frank) Biermann 1888–1972
      1. 1. William (Frederick) Bierman 1912–1986 m. Alice (Kathryn) Switzer 1921–1991 m. Jeanne Reynolds 1915–1944
      2. 2. Harry (Christian) Bierman 1912–1983 m. Jane Schroth 1913–1995
  3. 3. Minnie Schafer 1860–1936 m. Christ Thieroff 1863–1948
    1. 1. Laura Thieroff 1895–1978 m. Albert Schmidt 1900–1961
    2. 2. Emma Thieroff 1900–1989 m. William (Nichol) Oliver 1893–1975
    3. 3. Margaret Thieroff 1898–1934 m. Frederick (William) Klaber 1898–1955
      1. 1. Ronald (Frederick) Klaber 1927–2020 m. Virginia (Lee) Wimmer 1927–1991
  4. 4. Annie Schafer 1862–1941 m. Adam Kress 1864–1945
    1. 1. Henry (Adam) Kress 1896–1971 m. Matilda Cook 1899–1949
      1. 1. Marian (Eleanor) Kress 1938–2007 m. Robert (Palmer) Mason 1925– m. Raymond Milliron 1932–1986
      2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Kress 1932–2006 m. James (Henry) Porter 1924–2002
      3. 3. Olive (Pauline) Kress 1927–2001 m. Paul (Marvin) Stevenson 1922–2004
  5. 5. Rose Schafer 1866–1927 m. Henry Lutz 1867–1941
    1. 1. Emma (Elizabeth) Lutz 1904–1962 m. Daniel (Joseph Muenster) Sr 1906–1959
      1. 1. Betty (June) Hays 1926–1979 m. Anthony (Edward Fontana) Jr 1931–2007 m. Spencer (A. Rizden) Jr 1925–1993 m. Roy (Edward) Cozens 1914–1987
      2. 2. Daniel (Joseph Muenster) Jr 1934–1987 m. Florence (Louise) Griffith 1934–2003
      3. 3. Roger (Bernard) Muenster 1939–1939
    2. 2. William (John) Lutz 1896–1962 m. Hazel Cheesebrough 1905–1984
    3. 3. Anna (Marie) Lutz 1895–1980 m. Andrew (Ross Holmes) Jr 1898–1968
      1. 1. Andrew (Ross Holmes) III 1927–2004 m. Maxine (E) Burns 1928–2001
  6. 6. Katherine Schaffer 1877–1959 m. Frederick Morgenstern 1870–1928
  7. 7. Philip Schafer 1877–1937 m. Laura Freebing 1878–1950
    1. 1. Erma (Marie) Schafer 1916–1997 m. Morris (O) Whetsell 1905–1979
  8. 8. William Schafer 1877–1968
  9. 9. Edward Schafer 1873–1948
  10. 10. John Schafer 1868–1956

Henry Schafer's Timeline

12 Records

1831
28 Feb 1831
Birth of Henry Schafer in Sembach, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany
Sembach, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany
1832
20 February 1832
Birth of Henry Schafer in Sembach, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany
Sembach, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany
1832
27 Feb 1832
Birth of Henry Schafer in Sembach, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany
Sembach, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany
1832
04 Mar 1832
Henry Schafer was baptized in Evangelische,Sembach,Pfalz,Bavaria
Evangelische,Sembach,Pfalz,Bavaria
1850
1850
Age 18
Henry Schafer immigrated
None
1860
1860
Age 28
Henry Schafer resided here in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 38
Henry Schafer resided here in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1880
1880
Age 48
Henry Schafer resided here in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 68
Henry Schafer resided here in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 78
Henry Schafer resided here in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 88
Henry Schafer resided here in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1920
29 Jul 1920
Age 88
Death of Henry Schafer in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1831
    Event Place: Sembach, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 086401-089100
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 024801-027650
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1528; Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 773; Image: 214.
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1090; Family History Film: 1255090; Page: 212.1000; Enumeration District: 83; Image: 0622.
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1370; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 482.
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1297; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 209; Image: 70.
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 February 1832
    Event Place: Sembach, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1832
    Event Place: Sembach, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany
    Record Source: Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 04 Mar 1832
    Event Place: Evangelische,Sembach,Pfalz,Bavaria
    Record Source: Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1850
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1297; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 209; Image: 70.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1850

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1851
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1370; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 482.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1090; Family History Film: 1255090; Page: 212.1000; Enumeration District: 83; Image: 0622.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1370; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 482.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1297; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 209; Image: 70.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1528; Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 773; Image: 214.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1920
    Event Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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