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Jennie Dora Shaffer 1881–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jan 1881

Birth Location: Oliveburg, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 10 Dec 1955

Death Location: Big Run, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Peter Shaffer

Mother: Nancy McMillen

Spouse(s): Alex Ruffaner

Children(s): William Ruffaner, Clark Ruffaner

In 1881, Jennie Dora Shaffer entered the world in Oliveburg, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Peter David Shaffer And Nancy Marilla Mcmillen. In 1900, Jennie Dora Shaffer resided in Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Jennie Dora Shaffer resided in Banks, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA. Jennie Dora Shaffer married Alex Ruffaner, and had children including Clark Alexander Ruffaner, William Avy Ruffaner. Jennie Dora Shaffer passed away in 1955 in Big Run, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1881, Jennie Dora Shaffer entered the world in Oliveburg, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Peter David Shaffer And Nancy Marilla Mcmillen.
  • In 1900, Jennie Dora Shaffer resided in Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Jennie Dora Shaffer resided in Banks, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Jennie Dora Shaffer married Alex Ruffaner, and had children including Clark Alexander Ruffaner, William Avy Ruffaner.
  • Jennie Dora Shaffer passed away in 1955 in Big Run, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Shaffer
1850–1910
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Nancy McMillen
1858–1946
Birth Location: Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States
NM

Spouses(s)

Alex Ruffaner
1882–1946
Birth Location: Canoe Ridge, Indiana County, Pennsylvania USA
AR

Children(s)

William Ruffaner
1905–1973
Birth Location: Battle Hollow, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Clark Ruffaner
1910–1965
Birth Location: Big Run, Jefferson Co., Pa.
CR

Jennie Shaffer's Ancestors

Self
Jennie Shaffer
1881–1955
Birth Place: Oliveburg, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Peter David Shaffer
1850–1910
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, USA
Nancy (Marilla) McMillen
1858–1946
Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
James (Ross) McMillen
1823–1893
Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, USA
Nancy Depp
1826–1914
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas 🟦
1783–1865
Margaret 🟦
1790–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew 🟦
1761–1811
Margaret 🟦
1765–1849
William Grady
1747–1825
Elizabeth Batten
1738–

Jennie Shaffer's Descendants

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Jennie (Dora) Shaffer (29 Jan 1881–10 Dec 1955) m. Alex Ruffaner (20 May 1882–09 Jan 1946)
  1. 1. William (Avy) Ruffaner 1905–1973 m. Alma (J.) Bennett 1904–2001
    1. 1. Ada (Mae) Ruffaner 1931–2022 m. Thomas (Arron Redin) Jr 1928–1998
    2. 2. Harold (William) Ruffaner 1924–1999 m. Earline (Ida) Seckinger 1921–1987
  2. 2. Clark (Alexander) Ruffaner 1910–1965 m. Helen (Lucille) Means 1916–1993
    1. 1. James (Means) Ruffaner 1939–1967

Jennie Shaffer's Timeline

10 Records

1881
29 Jan 1881
Birth of Jennie Dora Shaffer in Oliveburg, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Oliveburg, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 19
Jennie Dora Shaffer resided here in Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 29
Jennie Dora Shaffer resided here in Banks, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Banks, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
Jennie Dora Shaffer resided here in Banks, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Banks, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1921
5 May 1921
Age 40
Jennie Dora Shaffer resided here in Brookville, Pennsylvania, USA
Brookville, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Jennie Dora Shaffer resided here in Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 54
Jennie Dora Shaffer resided here in Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 59
Jennie Dora Shaffer resided here in Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 69
Jennie Dora Shaffer resided here in Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
1955
10 Dec 1955
Age 74
Death of Jennie Dora Shaffer in Henderson Twp. Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Henderson Twp. Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1881
    Event Place: Oliveburg, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3519; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 33-17
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Banks, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1573; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 87; Image: 752
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2047; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 305.0; FHL microfilm: 2341781
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1416; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1241416
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Banks, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1350; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1375363
    [7] Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1914
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1913; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 33-25

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1416; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1241416

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Banks, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Banks, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1350; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1375363
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1914

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Banks, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Banks, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1573; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 87; Image: 752

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 May 1921
    Event Place: Brookville, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Jeffersonian-Democrat; Publication Date: 5 May 1921; Publication Place: Brookville, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2047; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 305.0; FHL microfilm: 2341781

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3519; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 33-17

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3519; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 33-17

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Henderson, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1913; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 33-25

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1955
    Event Place: Henderson Twp. Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Big Run, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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