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Samuel C Shaffer 1847–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 January 1847

Birth Location: Dry Ridge, also known as Mount Tabor, Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 8 August 1912

Death Location: Mount Tabor, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Christian Shaffer

Mother: Magdalena Ferringer

Spouse(s): Margaret Reeseman

Children(s): Samuel Shaffer, Homer Shaffer, Lula Shaffer, Boyd Shaffer, George Shaffer, Nellie Shafer, Clark Shaffer, Mamie Shaffer, Murl Shaffer, Verda Shaffer, Elsie Shaffer, Robert Shaffer, Christian Shaffer

In 1847, Samuel C Shaffer entered the world in Dry Ridge, also known as Mount Tabor, Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Christian Shaffer And Magdalena Ferringer. In 1860, Samuel C Shaffer resided in Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1870, Samuel C Shaffer resided in Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. Samuel C Shaffer married Margaret Jane Maggie Reeseman, and had children including Boyd E Shaffer, Christian C Shaffer, Clark Christian Shaffer, Elsie C Shaffer, George Walter Shaffer, Homer Curtis Shaffer, Lula Anna Shaffer, Mamie Grace Shaffer, Murl E Shaffer, Nellie Shafer, Robert R Shaffer, Samuel Sidney Ben Shaffer, Verda Dora Shaffer. Samuel C Shaffer passed away in 1912 in Mount Tabor, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1847, Samuel C Shaffer entered the world in Dry Ridge, also known as Mount Tabor, Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Christian Shaffer And Magdalena Ferringer.
  • In 1860, Samuel C Shaffer resided in Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1870, Samuel C Shaffer resided in Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Samuel C Shaffer married Margaret Jane Maggie Reeseman, and had children including Boyd E Shaffer, Christian C Shaffer, Clark Christian Shaffer, Elsie C Shaffer, George Walter Shaffer, Homer Curtis Shaffer, Lula Anna Shaffer, Mamie Grace Shaffer, Murl E Shaffer, Nellie Shafer, Robert R Shaffer, Samuel Sidney Ben Shaffer, Verda Dora Shaffer.
  • Samuel C Shaffer passed away in 1912 in Mount Tabor, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Samuel Shaffer's Ancestors

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Samuel Shaffer
1847–1912
Birth Place: Dry Ridge, also known as Mount Tabor, Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Christian Shaffer
1813–1881
Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
Magdalena Ferringer
1822–1896
Lower Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
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Samuel Shaffer's Descendants

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Samuel (C) Shaffer (6 January 1847–8 August 1912) m. Margaret (Jane "Maggie") Reeseman (29 July 1862–8 May 1943)
  1. 1. Samuel (Sidney “Ben”) Shaffer 1894–1967 m. Elsie (Caroline) Brocious 1900–1969
    1. 1. Lois (Jones) Shaffer 1925–2003 m. David (Lester) Jones 1915–1978
    2. 2. Florence (LaVerne 'Tope') SHAFFER 1921–1992
    3. 3. Norma (Kathryn) Shaffer 1928–1949
    4. 4. Doris (Irene) Shaffer 1922–2002
    5. 5. Carl (K) Shaffer 1934–1970
    6. 6. Guy (Mervin) Shaffer 1926–1945
  2. 2. Homer (Curtis) Shaffer 1880–1959
  3. 3. Lula (Anna) Shaffer 1883–1946
  4. 4. Boyd (E) Shaffer 1887–1912
  5. 5. George (Walter) Shaffer 1891–1957
  6. 6. Nellie Shafer 1901–1938
  7. 7. Clark (Christian) Shaffer 1898–1977
  8. 8. Mamie (Grace) Shaffer 1889–1936
  9. 9. Murl (E) Shaffer 1885–1923
  10. 10. Verda (Dora) Shaffer 1896–1970
  11. 11. Elsie (C.) Shaffer 1904–1946
  12. 12. Robert (R.) Shaffer 1907–1965
  13. 13. Christian (C) Shaffer 1898–

Samuel Shaffer's Timeline

6 Records

1847
6 January 1847
Birth of Samuel C Shaffer in Dry Ridge, also known as Mount Tabor, Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
Dry Ridge, also known as Mount Tabor, Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
Samuel C Shaffer resided here in Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 23
Samuel C Shaffer resided here in Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
Samuel C Shaffer resided here in MT Tabor, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
MT Tabor, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
Samuel C Shaffer resided here in Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1912
8 August 1912
Age 65
Death of Samuel C Shaffer in Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 January 1847
    Event Place: Dry Ridge, also known as Mount Tabor, Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: MT Tabor, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1096; Page: 431A; Enumeration District: 021
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1301; Page: 380A; Family History Library Film: 552800
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1241373
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1070; Page: 576; Family History Library Film: 805070
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1070; Page: 576; Family History Library Film: 805070

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1301; Page: 380A; Family History Library Film: 552800

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: MT Tabor, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: MT Tabor, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1096; Page: 431A; Enumeration District: 021

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1241373

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1912
    Event Place: Mount Tabor, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Samuel C Shaffer 8 Aug 1912

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 August 1912
    Event Place: Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Tabor, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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