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Louise Shaffer 1878–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 1878

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 25 Dec 1934

Death Location: Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: William Shaffer

Mother: Phoebe Worcester

Spouse(s): John Sedgwick

Children(s): Theodore Sedgwick, Pheobe Sedgwick

The story of Louise Shaffer began in 1878 in Pennsylvania. In 1880, Louise Shaffer resided in Bridgeport, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. Louise Shaffer married John Dowlin Sedgwick, and had children including Pheobe Gwen Sedgwick, Theodore William Sedgwick. Louise Shaffer passed away in 1934 in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Louise Shaffer began in 1878 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1880, Louise Shaffer resided in Bridgeport, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Louise Shaffer married John Dowlin Sedgwick, and had children including Pheobe Gwen Sedgwick, Theodore William Sedgwick.
  • Louise Shaffer passed away in 1934 in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Shaffer
1835–1895
Birth Location: East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
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Phoebe Worcester
1843–1909
Birth Location: Bridgeport, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

John Sedgwick
1877–1958
Birth Location: Rice's Landing, Greene, Pa
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Children(s)

Theodore Sedgwick
1915–1958
Birth Location: Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
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Pheobe Sedgwick
1919–1980
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
PS

Louise Shaffer's Ancestors

Self
Louise Shaffer
1878–1934
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
William H Shaffer
1835–1895
East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Phoebe (Ann) Worcester
1843–1909
Bridgeport, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Noah Worcester
1813–1870
Plymouth, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA
Mariah Troth
1813–1894
Bridgeport Borough, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Troth
1790–1857
Hannah Baker
1791–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Aaron Jr
1754–1838
Phoebe Baker
1753–1800

Louise Shaffer's Descendants

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Louise Shaffer (Sep 1878–25 Dec 1934) m. John (Dowlin) Sedgwick (22 Mar 1877–26 Mar 1958)
  1. 1. Theodore (William) Sedgwick 1915–1958 m. Margaret (Elizabeth) Courtney 1912–1993
  2. 2. Pheobe (Gwen) Sedgwick 1919–1980 m. George (Hill Elliott) Sr 1901–1967

Louise Shaffer's Timeline

9 Records

1878
6 Sep 1878
Birth of Louise Shaffer in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, USA
Brownsville, Pennsylvania, USA
1878
Sep 1878
Birth of Louise Shaffer in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 2
Louise Shaffer resided here in Bridgeport, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Bridgeport, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Louise Shaffer resided here in Bridgeport, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Bridgeport, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Louise Shaffer resided here in Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Louise Shaffer resided here in South Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
South Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Louise Shaffer resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1934
25 Dec 1934
Age 56
Death of Louise Shaffer in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1934
25 Dec 1934
Age 56
Death of Louise Shaffer in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pa.
Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pa.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1878
    Event Place: Brownsville, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 108501-111500
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1570; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 85
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1969; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341703
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bridgeport, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1130; Family History Film: 1255130; Page: 301C; Enumeration District: 045
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bridgeport, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1409; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1241409
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1346; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1375359
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Pennsylvania, Marriages
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Publication Date: 27 Dec 1934; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.13800038,0.511170

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1878
    Event Place: Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bridgeport, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bridgeport, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1130; Family History Film: 1255130; Page: 301C; Enumeration District: 045

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bridgeport, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bridgeport, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1409; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1241409

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1346; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1375359

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: South Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1570; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 85

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1969; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341703

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pittsburgh
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Publication Date: 27 Dec 1934; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.13800038,0.511170

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1934
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 108501-111500
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 028801-031500
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Publication Date: 27 Dec 1934; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.13800038,0.511170

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1934
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pa.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Publication Date: 27 Dec 1934; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.13800038,0.511170
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