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William Edward Shaffer 1860–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Dec 1860

Birth Location: Washington Twp, Snyder, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 12 June 1925

Death Location: Snyder,,Pennsylvania,USA

Father: Benjamin Shaffer

Mother: Sarah None

Spouse(s): Hannah Longacre

Children(s): George Shaffer, Annie Shaffer, William Shaffer, Sarah Shaffer

In 1860, William Edward Shaffer entered the world in Washington Twp, Snyder, Pennsylvania, born to Benjamin W Shaffer And Sarah. In 1880, William Edward Shaffer resided in Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1900, William Edward Shaffer resided in Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania. William Edward Shaffer married Hannah A Longacre, and had children including Annie S Shaffer, George Benjamin Shaffer, Sarah Bertha Shaffer, William Jacob Shaffer. William Edward Shaffer passed away in 1925 in Snyder,,Pennsylvania,USA.

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Biography

  • In 1860, William Edward Shaffer entered the world in Washington Twp, Snyder, Pennsylvania, born to Benjamin W Shaffer And Sarah.
  • In 1880, William Edward Shaffer resided in Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1900, William Edward Shaffer resided in Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania.
  • William Edward Shaffer married Hannah A Longacre, and had children including Annie S Shaffer, George Benjamin Shaffer, Sarah Bertha Shaffer, William Jacob Shaffer.
  • William Edward Shaffer passed away in 1925 in Snyder,,Pennsylvania,USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Shaffer
1839–1900
Birth Location: PA
BS
Sarah None
1836–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Hannah Longacre
1863–1940
Birth Location: , Snyder, Pennsylvania, USA
HL

Children(s)

George Shaffer
1896–
Birth Location: Washington, Snyder, PA
GS
Annie Shaffer
1887–
Birth Location: Washington, Snyder, PA
AS
William Shaffer
1885–
Birth Location: Washington, Snyder, PA
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Sarah Shaffer
1883–1970
Birth Location: Snyder,,Pennsylvania,USA
SS

William Shaffer's Ancestors

Self
William Shaffer
1860–1925
Birth Place: Washington Twp, Snyder, Pennsylvania
Parents
Benjamin W. Shaffer
1839–1900
PA
Sarah
1836–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Jacob Shaffer
1818–
PA
Mary ((Polly)) Glass
1811–
PA
Great-Grandparents
John Shaffer
1775–1847
Anna Herrold
1778–1862
George Glahs
1781–1854
Sarah Brill
1791–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Shaffer
1752–1848
Maria Swartz
1755–
Simon Herrold
1750–1827
Maria Kerstetter
1754–1814

William Shaffer's Descendants

1.
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William (Edward) Shaffer (11 Dec 1860–12 June 1925) m. Hannah (A.) Longacre (19 Aug 1863–12 June 1940)
  1. 1. George (Benjamin) Shaffer 1896–
  2. 2. Annie (S.) Shaffer 1887–
  3. 3. William (Jacob) Shaffer 1885–
  4. 4. Sarah (Bertha) Shaffer 1883–1970 m. Edward Downs 1881–1961
    1. 1. Francis (T.) Downs 1909–1992 m. Martha (H.) Turnquist 1910–1999
      1. 1. Jean (Louise "Jeannie") Downs 1950–2020
      2. 2. Thomas (E) Downs 1946–2020 m. Elizabeth ("Betty Ann") DiCeglie 1946–2006
    2. 2. George (Bernard) Downs 1912–2005 m. Mildred (Ann) Dayton 1916–1988
      1. 1. Bertha (Mae) Downs 1946–2021
      2. 2. Barbara Downs 1942–2025
      3. 3. Carol (Ann) Downs 1940–2020
      4. 4. Patrick (M) Downs 1948–2013

William Shaffer's Timeline

6 Records

1860
11 Dec 1860
Birth of William Edward Shaffer in Washington Twp, Snyder, Pennsylvania
Washington Twp, Snyder, Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 20
William Edward Shaffer resided here in Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania, United States
Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 40
William Edward Shaffer resided here in Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 50
William Edward Shaffer resided here in Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 60
William Edward Shaffer resided here in Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
1925
12 June 1925
Age 65
Death of William Edward Shaffer in Snyder,,Pennsylvania,USA
Snyder,,Pennsylvania,USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1860
    Event Place: Washington Twp, Snyder, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1653; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 170; Image: 324.
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1194; Family History Film: 1255194; Page: 86.4000; Enumeration District: 150; Image: 0609.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1481; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 183.
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1415; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 1183.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1194; Family History Film: 1255194; Page: 86.4000; Enumeration District: 150; Image: 0609.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1481; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 183.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1415; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 1183.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Snyder, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1653; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 170; Image: 324.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 June 1925
    Event Place: Snyder,,Pennsylvania,USA
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