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John William Shafer 1867 – 1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jul 1867

Birth Location: Washington, Paulding, Ohio, United States

Death Date: 21 Jun 1941

Death Location: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, United States

Father: Jacob Shafer

Mother: Susana Spitnale

Spouse(s): Zoe Adams

Children(s): Ross Shafer, Jessie Shafer, Verna Shafer, Grace Shafer, Emery Shafer, Helen Shafer

John William Shafer was born in 1867 in Washington, Paulding, Ohio, United States, the child of Jacob Shafer and Susana Esther Spitnale. In 1900, John William Shafer resided in Washington Township, Paulding, Ohio. In 1910, John William Shafer resided in Brown, Paulding, Ohio. John William Shafer married Zoe Maud Adams, and had children including Ross Clifton Shafer, Jessie M Shafer, Verna M Shafer, Grace F Shafer, Emery D Shafer, Helen S Shafer. John William Shafer passed away in 1941 in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • John William Shafer was born in 1867 in Washington, Paulding, Ohio, United States, the child of Jacob Shafer and Susana Esther Spitnale.
  • In 1900, John William Shafer resided in Washington Township, Paulding, Ohio.
  • In 1910, John William Shafer resided in Brown, Paulding, Ohio.
  • John William Shafer married Zoe Maud Adams, and had children including Ross Clifton Shafer, Jessie M Shafer, Verna M Shafer, Grace F Shafer, Emery D Shafer, Helen S Shafer.
  • John William Shafer passed away in 1941 in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Shafer's Ancestors

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John Shafer
1867 – 1941
Birth Place: Washington, Paulding, Ohio, United States
Parents
Jacob Shafer
1844 – 1937
Allen County, Ohio, USA
Susana (Esther) Spitnale
1846 – 1927
Ohio
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Shafer's Descendants

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John (William) Shafer (28 Jul 1867 – 21 Jun 1941) m. Zoe (Maud) Adams (27 Dec 1871 – 01 May 1926)
  1. 1. Ross (Clifton) Shafer (03 Jan 1891 – 20 Mar 1960) m. Arleigh (Fern) Copas (04 Mar 1893 – 13 Jul 1936)
    1. 1. Marcella (Elaine) Shafer (28 Mar 1921 – 24 Apr 1921)
    2. 2. John (Marlin) Shafer (2 Apr 1923 – 3 Jun 1993)
    3. 3. Ronald Shafer (4 Apr 1924 – 23 Aug 1991)
  2. 2. Jessie (M) Shafer (30 Mar 1893 – 12 Oct 1974) m. Samuel (C) Burgard (abt 1890 – )
    1. 1. Ila (L) Burgard (abt 1913 – )
  3. 3. Verna (M) Shafer (Oct 1896 – 25 May 1965) m. Claud (Elmer) Hill (15 May 1894 – Jul 1984)
  4. 4. Grace (F) Shafer (1899 – 1988)
  5. 5. Emery (D) Shafer (14 Jan 1904 – 15 Jul 1977) m. Florence Mix (abt 1907 – )
    1. 1. Paul (E) Shafer (27 Jul 1923 – 17 Jul 2011) m. Mary Schwyn ( – 04 Aug 2004)
      1. 1. John Shafer m. Elise
        1. 1. Paul Shafer
        2. 2. Jessica Shafer
        3. 3. Elise Shafer
      2. 2. Susan Shafer m. Don Grybb
        1. 1. Kate Grybb m. Mike Yates
        2. 2. Paul Grybb m. Meghan
      3. 3. Jan Shafer m. Jay Morehart
        1. 1. Maggie Morehart
    2. 2. James (P) Shafer (1931 – 21 Jan 1981)
    3. 3. Daniel (David) Shafer (16 Apr 1935 – 19 Apr 1935)
    4. 4. Rodney (C.) Shafer (10 May 1938 – 09 Mar 1991)
  6. 6. Helen (S) Shafer (22 Sep 1906 – 22 Feb 2000) m. Warner

John Shafer's Timeline

5 Records

1867
28 Jul 1867
Birth of John William Shafer in Washington, Paulding, Ohio, United States
Washington, Paulding, Ohio, United States
1900
1900
Age 33
John William Shafer resided here in Washington Township, Paulding, Ohio
Washington Township, Paulding, Ohio
1910
1910
Age 43
John William Shafer resided here in Brown, Paulding, Ohio
Brown, Paulding, Ohio
1920
1920
Age 53
John William Shafer resided here in Findlay Ward 2, Hancock, Ohio
Findlay Ward 2, Hancock, Ohio
1941
21 Jun 1941
Age 74
Death of John William Shafer in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, United States
Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1867
    Event Place: Washington, Paulding, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Findlay Ward 2, Hancock, Ohio; Roll: T625_1386; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 54; Image: .
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Paulding, Ohio; Roll: T623_1312; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 58.
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brown, Paulding, Ohio; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington Township, Paulding, Ohio
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Paulding, Ohio; Roll: T623_1312; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 58.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Brown, Paulding, Ohio
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brown, Paulding, Ohio; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Findlay Ward 2, Hancock, Ohio
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Findlay Ward 2, Hancock, Ohio; Roll: T625_1386; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 54; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1941
    Event Place: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, United States

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