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Leon Henry Shaffer 1937–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1937

Birth Location: Williamsport,Pennsylvania USA

Death Date: 1961

Death Location: Lewistown (Frederick County), Frederick County, Maryland

Father: David Shaffer

Mother: Nettie Carty

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In 1937, Leon Henry Shaffer entered the world in Williamsport,Pennsylvania USA, born to David K Shaffer And Nettie Rebecca Carty. In 1940, Leon Henry Shaffer resided in South Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA. Leon Henry Shaffer passed away in 1961 in Lewistown (Frederick County), Frederick County, Maryland.

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Biography

  • In 1937, Leon Henry Shaffer entered the world in Williamsport,Pennsylvania USA, born to David K Shaffer And Nettie Rebecca Carty.
  • In 1940, Leon Henry Shaffer resided in South Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Leon Henry Shaffer passed away in 1961 in Lewistown (Frederick County), Frederick County, Maryland.

Immediate Family

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Leon Shaffer's Ancestors

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Leon Shaffer
1937–1961
Birth Place: Williamsport,Pennsylvania USA
Parents
David K. Shaffer
1903–1971
Richetts Pennsylvania
Nettie (Rebecca) Carty
1908–1942
Thurmont, Maryland
Grandparents
Earl (Newton) Carty
1884–1968
Maryland
Katie (Irena) May
1890–1976
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
James May
1858–1934
Anna Messner\Meisinger\Misenger
1844–1919
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Yancy May
1817–1890
Eliza Delosier
1824–1909
David Messner\Meisinger
1817–1854
Elizabeth Willhide
1813–1883

Leon Shaffer's Timeline

3 Records

1937
1937
Birth of Leon Henry Shaffer in Williamsport,Pennsylvania USA
Williamsport,Pennsylvania USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 3
Leon Henry Shaffer resided here in South Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
South Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1961
1961
Age 24
Death of Leon Henry Shaffer
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Williamsport,Pennsylvania USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3566; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 41-59
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: South Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3566; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 41-59

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1961
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lewistown (Frederick County), Frederick County, Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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