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Theodore Shafer 1878–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Mar 1878

Birth Location: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 6 Nov 1950

Death Location: Carnegie, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Theobald Shafer

Mother: Barbara Schmidt

Spouse(s): Martha Hack

Children(s): Laura Shafer, Theadore Jr

In 1878, Theodore Shafer entered the world in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Theobald David Shafer And Barbara Schmidt. In 1880, Theodore Shafer resided in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States. Theodore Shafer married Martha Louise Hack, and had children including Laura Catherine Shafer, Theadore Lawrence Shafer Jr. Theodore Shafer passed away in 1950 in Carnegie, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Theodore Shafer entered the world in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Theobald David Shafer And Barbara Schmidt.
  • In 1880, Theodore Shafer resided in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Theodore Shafer married Martha Louise Hack, and had children including Laura Catherine Shafer, Theadore Lawrence Shafer Jr.
  • Theodore Shafer passed away in 1950 in Carnegie, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Theobald Shafer
1840–1919
Birth Location: Sembach, Bayern, Germany
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Barbara Schmidt
1843–1910
Birth Location: Shaler, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Martha Hack
1883–1973
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
MH

Children(s)

Laura Shafer
1920–1959
Birth Location: Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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Theadore Jr
1915–1918
Birth Location: Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
TJ

Theodore Shafer's Ancestors

Self
Theodore Shafer
1878–1950
Birth Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Theobald David Shafer
1840–1919
Sembach, Bayern, Germany
Barbara Schmidt
1843–1910
Shaler, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Johannes Schaefer
1800–1870
Baveria Germany
Barbara Simgen
1807–
Baalborn, Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Jacob Schmidt
1821–1876
Monheim, Rheinland, Preußen, Germany
Anna (Barbara) Schaefer
1818–1899
Kaiserslauterner Landkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Karl Schäfer
1776–1837
Maria Metz
1778–1842
Johann Simgen
1761–1826
Anna Ritzmann
1781–1814
Phillip Schaefer
1785–
Anna Muller
1797–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Schäfer
1739–1815
Maria Hanneberger
1744–1820
Johann Metz
1738–
Anna Simgen
1738–1812
Johann Simgen
1731–1793
Helena Wentz
1732–1798
Valentin Ritzmann
–1828
Johann Schäfer
1739–1815
Maria Hanneberger
1744–1820

Theodore Shafer's Descendants

1.
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Theodore Shafer (15 Mar 1878–6 Nov 1950) m. Martha (Louise) Hack (12 Mar 1883–9 Sep 1973)
  1. 1. Laura (Catherine) Shafer 1920–1959
  2. 2. Theadore (Lawrence Shafer) Jr 1915–1918

Theodore Shafer's Timeline

11 Records

1878
15 Mar 1878
Birth of Theodore Shafer in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1878
2 Jun 1878
Theodore Shafer was baptized in Shaler Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Shaler Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 2
Theodore Shafer resided here in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 22
Theodore Shafer resided here in Robinson Township (Excl. Carnegie Borough), Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Robinson Township (Excl. Carnegie Borough), Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 22
Theodore Shafer resided here in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1914
1914
Age 36
Theodore Shafer resided here in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, USA
Carnegie, Pennsylvania, USA
1916
1916
Age 38
Theodore Shafer resided here in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, USA
Carnegie, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Theodore Shafer resided here in Carnegie Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Carnegie Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1930
1930
Age 52
Theodore Shafer resided here in Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 62
Theodore Shafer resided here in Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1950
6 Nov 1950
Age 72
Death of Theodore Shafer in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1878
    Event Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Carnegie , Pennsylvania.
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3399; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 2-75.
    [3] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 438
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Carnegie Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1510; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 49; Image: .
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1961; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 537; Image: 470.0.
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1852290; Draft Board: 4.
    [8] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1090; Family History Film: 1255090; Page: 215.3000; Enumeration District: 83; Image: 0628.
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1370; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 482.
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1878
    Event Place: Shaler Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 438

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1090; Family History Film: 1255090; Page: 215.3000; Enumeration District: 83; Image: 0628.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Robinson Township (Excl. Carnegie Borough), Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1370; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 482.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1370; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 482.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Carnegie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Carnegie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Carnegie Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Carnegie Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1510; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 49; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1961; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 537; Image: 470.0.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3399; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 2-75.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1852290; Draft Board: 4.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Carnegie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Carnegie , Pennsylvania.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1950
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Carnegie, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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