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Wilbur Matthew Shaffer 1918–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Mar 1918

Birth Location: West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 6 Jul 1970

Death Location: Floral City, Citrus County, Florida, United States of America

Father: Wilbur Shaffer

Mother: Velinda Shaffer

Spouse(s): Doris Smith

Children(s): Wilbur Shaffer, Weldon Shaffer

In 1918, Wilbur Matthew Shaffer entered the world in West Virginia, USA, born to Wilbur E Shaffer And Velinda Shaffer. In 1920, Wilbur Matthew Shaffer resided in Clifton Forge Ward 2, Clifton Forge (Independent C. In 1930, Wilbur Matthew Shaffer resided in Union, Clay, West Virginia, USA. Wilbur Matthew Shaffer married Doris Lucile Tryon Breden Shaffer Smith, and had children including Ellen Jean Shaffer, Janet Lynn Shaffer Applegate, Joyce Ann Shaffer Higginbotham Weaver, Peggy Lou Shaffer Kline, Vilda Sue Hutchins, Weldon Gay Shaffer, Wilbur Lee Shaffer. Wilbur Matthew Shaffer passed away in 1970 in Floral City, Citrus County, Florida, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Wilbur Matthew Shaffer entered the world in West Virginia, USA, born to Wilbur E Shaffer And Velinda Shaffer.
  • In 1920, Wilbur Matthew Shaffer resided in Clifton Forge Ward 2, Clifton Forge (Independent C.
  • In 1930, Wilbur Matthew Shaffer resided in Union, Clay, West Virginia, USA.
  • Wilbur Matthew Shaffer married Doris Lucile Tryon Breden Shaffer Smith, and had children including Ellen Jean Shaffer, Janet Lynn Shaffer Applegate, Joyce Ann Shaffer Higginbotham Weaver, Peggy Lou Shaffer Kline, Vilda Sue Hutchins, Weldon Gay Shaffer, Wilbur Lee Shaffer.
  • Wilbur Matthew Shaffer passed away in 1970 in Floral City, Citrus County, Florida, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Wilbur Shaffer's Ancestors

Self
Wilbur Shaffer
1918–1970
Birth Place: West Virginia, USA
Parents
Wilbur E Shaffer
1888–1930
Roane County, West Virginia, United States of America
Velinda Shaffer
1884–1953
Clay County, West Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
William (Henry) Shaffer
1855–1918
Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America
Rachal (A) Shafer
1860–
Great-Grandparents
Paul Shaver
1818–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wilbur Shaffer's Descendants

1.
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Wilbur (Matthew) Shaffer (22 Mar 1918–6 Jul 1970) m. Doris (Lucile Tryon Breden Shaffer) Smith (24 Aug 1925–18 Jun 1995)
  1. 1. Wilbur (Lee) Shaffer 1947–2013
  2. 2. Weldon (Gay) Shaffer 1950–

Wilbur Shaffer's Timeline

9 Records

1918
22 Mar 1918
Birth of Wilbur Matthew Shaffer in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Wilbur Matthew Shaffer resided here in Clifton Forge Ward 2, Clifton Forge (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Clifton Forge Ward 2, Clifton Forge (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Wilbur Matthew Shaffer resided here in Union, Clay, West Virginia, USA
Union, Clay, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Wilbur Matthew Shaffer resided here in Union, Clay, West Virginia
Union, Clay, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 22
Wilbur Matthew Shaffer resided here in Porter, Clay, West Virginia, USA
Porter, Clay, West Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 32
Wilbur Matthew Shaffer resided here in Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 33
Wilbur Matthew Shaffer resided here in West Virginia
West Virginia
1957
17 Mar 1957
Age 39
Wilbur Matthew Shaffer resided here in Orlando, Florida, USA
Orlando, Florida, USA
1970
6 Jul 1970
Age 52
Death of Wilbur Matthew Shaffer in Floral City, Citrus, Florida, USA
Floral City, Citrus, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1918
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Union, Clay, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1949; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 32
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union, Clay, West Virginia; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2342264
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tampa Tribune; Publication Date: 8 Jul 1970; Publication Place: Tampa, Florida, USA; ,0.058080003,0.9700083,0.18572854&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Clifton Forge Ward 2, Clifton Forge (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clifton Forge Ward 2, Clifton Forge (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1886; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 76
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Union, Clay, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1949; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 32

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Union, Clay, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union, Clay, West Virginia; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2342264

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Union, Clay, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Porter, Clay, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 434
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1957
    Event Place: Orlando, Florida
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Orlando Sentinel - 17 Mar 1957 - Page 17, Birth announcement Joyce Ann Shaffer 17 Mar 1957

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1957
    Event Place: Orlando, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Orlando Sentinel; Publication Date: 17 Mar 1957; Publication Place: Orlando, Florida, USA; &terms=Mr._Wilbur_Mathew_Shaffer
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1970
    Event Place: Floral City, Citrus County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Wilbur M.. Shaffer 6 Jul 1970

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1970
    Event Place: Tampa, Florida
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tampa Tribune - 8 Jul 1970 - Page 2, Death Notice-Wilbur M Shaffer

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1970
    Event Place: Tampa, Florida
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tampa Tribune - 8 Jul 1970 - Page 2, Obituary for Wilbur Mat-thew SHAFFER 8 Jul 1970

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1970
    Event Place: Tampa, Florida
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tampa Tribune - 8 Jul 1970 - Page 2, Obituary for Wilbur Mat-thew SHAFFER 8 Jul 1970

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1970
    Event Place: Tampa, Florida
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tampa Tribune - 8 Jul 1970 - Page 2, Wilbur Matthew Shaffer 8 Jul 1970

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1995
    Event Place: Tampa, Florida
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tampa Tribune - 20 Jun 1995 - Page 73, Obituary for DORIS LUCILLE SMITH

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Floral City
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tampa Tribune; Publication Date: 8 Jul 1970; Publication Place: Tampa, Florida, USA; ,0.058080003,0.9700083,0.18572854&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1970
    Event Place: Floral City, Citrus, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tampa Tribune; Publication Date: 8 Jul 1970; Publication Place: Tampa, Florida, USA; ,0.058080003,0.9700083,0.18572854&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Floral City, Citrus County, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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