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Mary Magdaline Shaffer 1824–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Oct 1824

Birth Location: Nestorville, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 1905

Death Location: Nestorville, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Daniel Nester

Mother: Marian Wilson

Spouse(s): William Shaffer

Children(s): Manervy Shaffer, Barbara Shaffer, Danl Shaffer, Jacob Shaffer, George Shaffer, Nancy Shaffer, Anne Shaffer, Levi Shaffer, Amilia Shaffer

In 1824, Mary Magdaline Shaffer entered the world in Nestorville, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America, born to Daniel B Nester And Marian Anna Wilson. In 1850, Mary Magdaline Shaffer resided in District 5, Barbour, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Mary Magdaline Shaffer resided in Philippi, Barbour, Virginia, USA. Mary Magdaline Shaffer married William P Shaffer, and had children including Amilia J Shaffer, Anne E Shaffer, Barbara Shaffer, Danl N Shaffer, George W Shaffer, Jacob P Shaffer, Levi A Shaffer, Manervy Jane Shaffer, Nancy Shaffer. Mary Magdaline Shaffer passed away in 1905 in Nestorville, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1824, Mary Magdaline Shaffer entered the world in Nestorville, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America, born to Daniel B Nester And Marian Anna Wilson.
  • In 1850, Mary Magdaline Shaffer resided in District 5, Barbour, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Mary Magdaline Shaffer resided in Philippi, Barbour, Virginia, USA.
  • Mary Magdaline Shaffer married William P Shaffer, and had children including Amilia J Shaffer, Anne E Shaffer, Barbara Shaffer, Danl N Shaffer, George W Shaffer, Jacob P Shaffer, Levi A Shaffer, Manervy Jane Shaffer, Nancy Shaffer.
  • Mary Magdaline Shaffer passed away in 1905 in Nestorville, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Shaffer's Ancestors

Self
Mary Shaffer
1824–1905
Birth Place: Nestorville, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Daniel B. Nester
1797–1882
George's Twp, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, USA
Marian (Anna) Wilson
1802–1838
Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Jacob Nester
1761–1844
Germany
Mariae Moran
1764–1826
Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland
Henry Wilson
1786–1860
Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, United States (Ireland?)
Great-Grandparents
Maria Durr
1741–1768
Samuel Veteran
1762–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Wilson
1711–1785
Grace Bradley
1735–

Mary Shaffer's Descendants

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Mary (Magdaline) Shaffer (13 Oct 1824–1905) m. William (P) Shaffer (abt 1820–)
  1. 1. Manervy (Jane) Shaffer 1863–
  2. 2. Barbara Shaffer 1844–1930
  3. 3. Danl (N) Shaffer 1844–
  4. 4. Jacob (P) Shaffer 1848– m. Catharine Varner 1856–
    1. 1. Isaac (L) Shafer 1873– m. Serena (J) Shafer 1876–
      1. 1. Troy (D) Shafer 1897–
      2. 2. Howard Shafer 1902–1973 m. Viola Notring 1912–1987
      3. 3. Okey Shafer 1908–
      4. 4. Rosco Shafer 1899–
    2. 2. William (S) Shafer 1879–
    3. 3. Tacy (L) Shafer 1889–
  5. 5. George (W) Shaffer 1852–
  6. 6. Nancy Shaffer 1850–
  7. 7. Anne (E) Shaffer 1856–
  8. 8. Levi (A) Shaffer 1854–
  9. 9. Amilia (J) Shaffer 1858–

Mary Shaffer's Timeline

6 Records

1824
13 Oct 1824
Birth of Mary Magdaline Shaffer in Nestorville, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America
Nestorville, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 26
Mary Magdaline Shaffer resided here in District 5, Barbour, Virginia, USA
District 5, Barbour, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 36
Mary Magdaline Shaffer resided here in Philippi, Barbour, Virginia, USA
Philippi, Barbour, Virginia, USA
1863
1863
Age 39
Mary Magdaline Shaffer resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 76
Mary Magdaline Shaffer resided here in Cove, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Cove, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
1905
1905
Age 81
Death of Mary Magdaline Shaffer in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America
Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1824
    Event Place: Nestorville, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cove, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: 1755; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0002
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Barbour, Virginia; Roll: M653_1334; Page: 196; Family History Library Film: 80533
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 5, Barbour, Virginia; Roll: 935; Page: 43b
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 5, Barbour, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 5, Barbour, Virginia; Roll: 935; Page: 43b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Philippi, Barbour, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Barbour, Virginia; Roll: M653_1334; Page: 196; Family History Library Film: 80533

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1863
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cove, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cove, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: 1755; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0002

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Nestorville, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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