YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Mary Essie Shaffer 1912–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Feb 1912

Birth Location: Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 9 May 1967

Death Location: St Albans, West Virginia

Father: James Shaffer

Mother: Rosa Burgess

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

Mary Essie Shaffer was born in 1912 in Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA, the child of James Hayes Shaffer And Rosa Alice Burgess. In 1920, Mary Essie Shaffer resided in Peiffer, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA. In 1930, Mary Essie Shaffer resided in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA. Mary Essie Shaffer married Clifford Rexford Smith. Mary Essie Shaffer passed away in 1967 in St Albans, West Virginia.

Find more search results for Mary Shaffer
MS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Mary Essie Shaffer was born in 1912 in Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA, the child of James Hayes Shaffer And Rosa Alice Burgess.
  • In 1920, Mary Essie Shaffer resided in Peiffer, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Mary Essie Shaffer resided in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA.
  • Mary Essie Shaffer married Clifford Rexford Smith.
  • Mary Essie Shaffer passed away in 1967 in St Albans, West Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Shaffer
1878–1924
Birth Location: Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
JS
Rosa Burgess
1884–1953
Birth Location: Leatherwood, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
RB

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Shaffer's Ancestors

Self
Mary Shaffer
1912–1967
Birth Place: Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
James Hayes Shaffer
1878–1924
Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Rosa (Alice) Burgess
1884–1953
Leatherwood, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Lafayette Shaffer
1835–1914
Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Eliza (Virginia) Martin
1837–1883
Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Nathaniel Burgess
1836–1911
West Virginia
Mary (A.) McMillion
1844–
West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
John Burgess
1799–1880
Precious Mullins
1809–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Burgess
1754–1839
Wynna Key
1765–1850
Nathaniel II
1786–1845
Margaret Wilson
1790–1865

Mary Shaffer's Timeline

5 Records

1912
8 Feb 1912
Birth of Mary Essie Shaffer in Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Mary Essie Shaffer resided here in Peiffer, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Peiffer, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Mary Essie Shaffer resided here in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1967
6 May 1967
Age 55
Death of Mary Essie Shaffer in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
1967
9 May 1967
Age 55
Burial of Mary Essie Shaffer in St Albans, West Virginia
St Albans, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1912
    Event Place: Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: 2537; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 70.0; FHL microfilm: 2342271
    [2] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Peiffer, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1958; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 85; Image: 52
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Peiffer, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Peiffer, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1958; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 85; Image: 52

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: 2537; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 70.0; FHL microfilm: 2342271

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sissonville, Kanawha, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 May 1967
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 9 May 1967
    Event Place: St Albans, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012
Find more search results for Mary Shaffer

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE