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Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer 1894–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Jan 1894

Birth Location: Armstrong, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 30 Aug 1967

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

Father: Samuel Shaffer

Mother: Margaret Reeseman

Spouse(s): Elsie Brocious

Children(s): Lois Shaffer, Florence SHAFFER, Norma Shaffer, Doris Shaffer, Carl Shaffer, Guy Shaffer

The story of Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer began in 1894 in Armstrong, Pennsylvania. In 1900, Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer resided in Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1930, Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer resided in Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer married Elsie Caroline Brocious, and had children including Carl K Shaffer, Doris Irene Shaffer, Florence Laverne Tope Shaffer, Guy Mervin Shaffer, Lois Jones Shaffer, Norma Kathryn Shaffer, Sam Carl Shaffer. Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer passed away in 1967 in Mount Tabor, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer began in 1894 in Armstrong, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1900, Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer resided in Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1930, Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer resided in Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer married Elsie Caroline Brocious, and had children including Carl K Shaffer, Doris Irene Shaffer, Florence Laverne Tope Shaffer, Guy Mervin Shaffer, Lois Jones Shaffer, Norma Kathryn Shaffer, Sam Carl Shaffer.
  • Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer passed away in 1967 in Mount Tabor, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Shaffer
1847–1912
Birth Location: Dry Ridge, also known as Mount Tabor, Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Margaret Reeseman
1862–1943
Birth Location: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Elsie Brocious
1900–1969
Birth Location: Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Lois Shaffer
1925–2003
Birth Location: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Florence SHAFFER
1921–1992
Birth Location: Timblin, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
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Norma Shaffer
1928–1949
Birth Location: Mount Tabor, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Doris Shaffer
1922–2002
Birth Location: Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Carl Shaffer
1934–1970
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Guy Shaffer
1926–1945
Birth Location: Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Samuel Shaffer's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Shaffer
1894–1967
Birth Place: Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Parents
Samuel C Shaffer
1847–1912
Dry Ridge, also known as Mount Tabor, Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
Margaret (Jane "Maggie") Reeseman
1862–1943
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Christian Shaffer
1813–1881
Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
Magdalena Ferringer
1822–1896
Lower Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Shaffer's Descendants

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Samuel (Sidney “Ben”) Shaffer (02 Jan 1894–30 Aug 1967) m. Elsie (Caroline) Brocious (10 Mar 1900–10 Jul 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

Samuel Shaffer's Timeline

8 Records

1894
02 Jan 1894
Birth of Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer in Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Armstrong, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 6
Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer resided here in Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 36
Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer resided here in Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1934
17 Feb 1934
Age 40
Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer resided here in Mayport, PA, Amstrong
Mayport, PA, Amstrong
1935
1935
Age 41
Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer resided here in Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 46
Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer resided here in Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 48
Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer resided here in Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1967
30 Aug 1967
Age 73
Death of Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer in Brookville Hospital, Brookville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, USA
Brookville Hospital, Brookville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Jan 1894
    Event Place: Armstrong, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951
    [2] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03424; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 3-61
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 162-12-1848; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 047101-049650
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 2341728
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Armstrong; Roll: 1852736; Draft Board: 1
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1241373
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 2341728

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1934
    Event Place: Mayport, PA, Amstrong
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03424; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 3-61

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03424; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 3-61

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Aug 1967
    Event Place: Mount Tabor, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Samuel Sidney “Ben” Shaffer Aug 1967

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Armstrong; Roll: 1852736; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1967
    Event Place: Brookville Hospital, Brookville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 162-12-1848; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Tabor, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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