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Shafer Last Name History & Origin
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Name Origin
It is derived from the Middle High German term "schaeffaere" which referred to the manager of the household. First found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in early Medieval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a Noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.
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German
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Early Shafers
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Catherine (Shafer) Ulmer was born on July 24, 1828. She was in a relationship with Martin Ulmer, and had a child Emanuel Ulmer. Catherine Ulmer died at age 75 years old on November 19, 1903. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Catherine Ulmer.
Mary Ruhanna (Moore) Shafer was born on July 21, 1844 in Putnam County, Indiana United States. She was married to Joseph Henry Shafer in 1867, and they were together until Joseph's death on February 1, 1937. She had children Jesse Ellsworth Shafer and Orlando Shafer. Mary Shafer died at age 77 years old on August 7, 1921 in Alva, Woods County, OK. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Ruhanna (Moore) Shafer.
Joseph Henry Shafer lived in Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, and Kansas before settling down in Alva, Woods county Oklahoma. He was a veteran of the U.S. Civil War where he served as a drummer boy. Joseph was married to Mary Ruhannah Moore (1844-1921) until her passing and the couple had numerous sons and daughters. He re-married after his wife's death to Nancy Elizabeth Barnes (1849-1948).
At the time of Joseph's passing on February 1st 1937, his obituary states that he was the only Civil war veteran in Woods County Oklahoma.
Lucy Almira (Shafer) Doty was born in 1857 in Iowa United States, and died at age 73 years old in 1930 in Delphos, Ottawa County, KS. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lucy Almira (Shafer) Doty.
Albert Shafer was born on September 28, 1858. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Albert Shafer.
Martha Nelsena Sjurson Shafer was born on April 11, 1863. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martha Nelsena Sjurson Shafer.
Agnes Shafer of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin was born on June 15, 1866, and died at age 101 years old in October 1967.
Isabelle Shafer of New York was born on November 5, 1866, and died at age 97 years old in August 1964.
Bettie T Shafer of Medford, Jackson County, OR was born on July 18, 1868, and died at age 100 years old on December 15, 1968.
Jesse Shafer was born on November 27, 1869 in Quincy, Illinois United States to Joseph Henry Shafer and Mary Ruhanna (Moore) Shafer, and had a brother Orlando Shafer. Jesse Shafer died at age 73 years old on February 16, 1943 in Woods County, OK. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jesse Ellsworth Shafer.
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Surnames: Shaers - Shaffir
Shafer Family Photos
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Leonard Wayne Shafer Sr - Riverside Polytechnic High School
1963 Riverside Polytechnic High School yearbook photo of Leonard Shafer.
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Jack and Zack Shafer
A photo of grand children August Wakat.
Mother Trisha Lyn Wakat.
People in photo include: Jack Newton Shafer, Zackariah Andrew Shafer, and Zackariah Andrew Shafer
Mother Trisha Lyn Wakat.
People in photo include: Jack Newton Shafer, Zackariah Andrew Shafer, and Zackariah Andrew Shafer
John Wakat, Jack & Zackariah Shafer
Grandsons, John Lee Wakat 9 yrs old, Jack Newton Shafer 8 yrs old and Zackariah Andrew Shafer 6 yrs old: A photo of grand children of August Wakat.
People in photo include: John Lee Wakat, Jack Newton Shafer, and Zackarian Andrew Shafer
People in photo include: John Lee Wakat, Jack Newton Shafer, and Zackarian Andrew Shafer
Jim Thorpe, Moose McCormick and the 1913 New York Giants
1913 baseball card of the New York Giants by Fatima Turkish Blend Cigarettes. This card shows the entire team, plus the "mascot" (a boy) and the manager.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress.
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Mary Ruhanna Moore Shafer
Mary Moore married her sweetheart (Joseph Henry Shafer)after the Civil War. She saved a couple of her letters written to him and from him while on Sherman's March Through Georgia.
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Joseph Henry Shafer
J. Henry Shafer entered the Civil War at the age of 15 as a drummer boy. This photo shows him with his drumsticks which look like they are made out of small tree branches. He enlisted with the Iowa Volunteers 4th Infantry and served for the entire war.
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J. Henry Shafer & Mary Moore Shafer
A photo of J. Henry Shafer and Mary Moore Shafer.
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Joseph Henry Shafer
A photo of Joseph Henry Shafer after he received an honorary medal for serving in the Civil War.
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Joseph Henry Shafer, 1863
A photo of Joseph Henry Shafer as a drummer boy in his uniform with drum sticks. He was a member of 4th Regiment Iowa Volunteers.
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Eperthener Family Photo
Four generations of family
People in photo include: Paul D. Shaffer, Jr., Janet Lenore Shafer, Gertrude Gillespie, and Imogene Gillespie
People in photo include: Paul D. Shaffer, Jr., Janet Lenore Shafer, Gertrude Gillespie, and Imogene Gillespie
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Al and Nellie Shafer Family, SD 1908
Albert and Nelsena Shafer family portrait taken in Valley Springs, South Dakota in 1908.
In this picture: Gertrude Viola Shafer, Aaron Nelson Shafer, Ella Maybelle Shafer, Edna Geneva Shafer, Hazel Nelsena Shafer, Mildred Shafer, George Elmer Shafer, Albert Shafer, Lawrence Chester Shafer, Martha Nelsena Sjurson Shafer, Harold Neil Shafer, Zona Louise Shafer, Josephine Isabelle Shafer, and Otho Alton Shafer,
In this picture: Gertrude Viola Shafer, Aaron Nelson Shafer, Ella Maybelle Shafer, Edna Geneva Shafer, Hazel Nelsena Shafer, Mildred Shafer, George Elmer Shafer, Albert Shafer, Lawrence Chester Shafer, Martha Nelsena Sjurson Shafer, Harold Neil Shafer, Zona Louise Shafer, Josephine Isabelle Shafer, and Otho Alton Shafer,
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Shafer Family Tree
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Updated Shafer Biographies
O Shafer was born on November 6, 1876 in Manchester, Scott County, Illinois United States to Joseph Henry Shafer and Mary Ruhanna (Moore) Shafer, and had a brother Jesse Ellsworth Shafer. O Shafer died at age 57 years old in 1933. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Orlando Shafer.
Joseph Henry Shafer lived in Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, and Kansas before settling down in Alva, Woods county Oklahoma. He was a veteran of the U.S. Civil War where he served as a drummer boy. Joseph was married to Mary Ruhannah Moore (1844-1921) until her passing and the couple had numerous sons and daughters. He re-married after his wife's death to Nancy Elizabeth Barnes (1849-1948).
At the time of Joseph's passing on February 1st 1937, his obituary states that he was the only Civil war veteran in Woods County Oklahoma.
Jesse Shafer was born on November 27, 1869 in Quincy, Illinois United States to Joseph Henry Shafer and Mary Ruhanna (Moore) Shafer, and had a brother Orlando Shafer. Jesse Shafer died at age 73 years old on February 16, 1943 in Woods County, OK. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jesse Ellsworth Shafer.
Mary Ruhanna (Moore) Shafer was born on July 21, 1844 in Putnam County, Indiana United States. She was married to Joseph Henry Shafer in 1867, and they were together until Joseph's death on February 1, 1937. She had children Jesse Ellsworth Shafer and Orlando Shafer. Mary Shafer died at age 77 years old on August 7, 1921 in Alva, Woods County, OK. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Ruhanna (Moore) Shafer.
This is likely the Leonard Shafer coin dealer who is referenced in the episode of Pawn Stars that says "In loving memory of Leonard Shafer". His address was listed as 3202 W Magnolia Blvd in Burbank CA and a "Stamps Coins Antiques" shop was there. He also had an address in Las Vegas.
Leonard Wayne Shafer Sr was born to Howard William Shafer (1920-2003) and Etta Irene Robinson (1923-2001). He had siblings Howard Jr and Sheryl.
Leonard married Mildred Marie Russo (1944-2014) when they were both 19 years old on November 2nd, 1963 in Orange County California. They later divorced in 1977.
In 1987 Leonard lived at 750 E. Sahara Ave in Las Vegas and in 1993 he lived at 3202 W Magnolia Blvd in Burbank CA and had a PO Box 2521 in Van Nuys California. He also shows a commercial address of 15858 Business Center Dr in Studio City CA.
Sally M Shafer of Pasadena, Harris County, TX was born on July 3, 1937, and died at age 66 years old on April 28, 2004.
Ray Shafer of Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma was born on March 11, 1900. Ray Shafer was in a relationship with Beulah Shafer, and died at age 87 years old in December 1987.
Beulah Estella (Arndt) Shafer was born on December 11, 1903. Beulah Shafer was in a relationship with Ray Shafer, and died at age 89 years old on July 26, 1993 in Alva, Oklahoma United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beulah Shafer.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patricia K (Shafer) Taylor .
Chris was truly a selfless person. The smile she gave everyone was from the heart. She lived to serve.
When Ollie Catherine shafer was born in August 1911 in Jerseyville, Illinois, her father, Nicholas, was 43, and her mother, Ida, was 35. She married Leroy Henry Gaines in 1930. They had two children during their marriage. She died in November 1983 in Madison, Illinois, at the age of 72.
Lewis D Shafer of Fowler, Fresno County, California was born on October 4, 1919, and died at age 54 years old in October 1973.
Lewis C Shafer of Channing, Hartley County, Texas was born on May 1, 1913, and died at age 72 years old in July 1985.
Lewis D Shafer of Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio was born on December 3, 1925, and died at age 83 years old on January 26, 2009.
Brown L Shafer of Atlanta, Fulton County, GA was born on October 30, 1926, and died at age 68 years old on July 24, 1995.
Victor V Shafer of North Platte, Lincoln County, NE was born on February 13, 1916, and died at age 86 years old on March 9, 2002. Victor Shafer was buried at Ft. Mcpherson National Cemetery
Section D Site 518 12004 S Spur 56a, in Maxwell.
Victor K Shafer of Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio was born on June 21, 1910, and died at age 62 years old in August 1972.
Clifton Melvin Shafer of Houston, Harris County, Texas was born on January 7, 1924, and died at age 87 years old on January 27, 2011.
Joe I Shafer of El Dorado, Butler County, KS was born on March 8, 1920, and died at age 73 years old on June 19, 1993.
Popular Shafer Biographies
Joseph Henry Shafer lived in Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, and Kansas before settling down in Alva, Woods county Oklahoma. He was a veteran of the U.S. Civil War where he served as a drummer boy. Joseph was married to Mary Ruhannah Moore (1844-1921) until her passing and the couple had numerous sons and daughters. He re-married after his wife's death to Nancy Elizabeth Barnes (1849-1948).
At the time of Joseph's passing on February 1st 1937, his obituary states that he was the only Civil war veteran in Woods County Oklahoma.
This is likely the Leonard Shafer coin dealer who is referenced in the episode of Pawn Stars that says "In loving memory of Leonard Shafer". His address was listed as 3202 W Magnolia Blvd in Burbank CA and a "Stamps Coins Antiques" shop was there. He also had an address in Las Vegas.
Leonard Wayne Shafer Sr was born to Howard William Shafer (1920-2003) and Etta Irene Robinson (1923-2001). He had siblings Howard Jr and Sheryl.
Leonard married Mildred Marie Russo (1944-2014) when they were both 19 years old on November 2nd, 1963 in Orange County California. They later divorced in 1977.
In 1987 Leonard lived at 750 E. Sahara Ave in Las Vegas and in 1993 he lived at 3202 W Magnolia Blvd in Burbank CA and had a PO Box 2521 in Van Nuys California. He also shows a commercial address of 15858 Business Center Dr in Studio City CA.
Mary Ruhanna (Moore) Shafer was born on July 21, 1844 in Putnam County, Indiana United States. She was married to Joseph Henry Shafer in 1867, and they were together until Joseph's death on February 1, 1937. She had children Jesse Ellsworth Shafer and Orlando Shafer. Mary Shafer died at age 77 years old on August 7, 1921 in Alva, Woods County, OK. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Ruhanna (Moore) Shafer.
Mae Elizabeth Shafer was born on February 27, 1884. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mae Elizabeth Shafer.
Josephine Isabelle Shafer was born on June 19, 1894. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Josephine Isabelle Shafer.
Aaron Nelson Shafer of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD was born on December 7, 1891, and died at age 91 years old in March 1983.
Gertrude Viola Shafer was born on August 8, 1884. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gertrude Viola Shafer.
Lawrence Chester Shafer of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD was born on May 20, 1898, and died at age 74 years old in April 1973.
Zona Louise Shafer was born on December 4, 1882. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Zona Louise Shafer.
Otho Alton Shafer was born on October 30, 1889. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Otho Alton Shafer.
Ella Maybelle Shafer was born on February 24, 1886. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ella Maybelle Shafer.
Hazel Nelsena Shafer was born on January 15, 1903. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hazel Nelsena Shafer.
Edna Geneva Shafer was born on March 17, 1905. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edna Geneva Shafer.
George Elmer Shafer was born on November 18, 1887. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Elmer Shafer.
Albert Shafer was born on September 28, 1858. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Albert Shafer.
Martha Nelsena Sjurson Shafer was born on April 11, 1863. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martha Nelsena Sjurson Shafer.
Harold Neil Shafer of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD was born on April 28, 1900, and died at age 84 years old in December 1984.
Mildred Shafer was born on July 18, 1908. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mildred Shafer.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bernice Lorraine (Shafer) Mayfield.
Shafer Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Shafer family member is 74.0 years old according to our database of 10,133 people with the last name Shafer that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Shafers
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Merle M Shafer of Nelson, Nuckolls County, NE was born on December 24, 1896, and died at age 108 years old on May 23, 2005.
Berna M Shafer of Brandon, Fond du Lac County, WI was born on August 17, 1890, and died at age 107 years old on October 22, 1997.
Emma Shafer of Middleburgh, Schoharie County, NY was born on December 11, 1896, and died at age 105 years old on May 25, 2002.
Evelyn M Shafer of Knoxville, Knox County, TN was born on November 24, 1906, and died at age 104 years old on July 4, 2011.
Florence H Shafer of Kinsman, Trumbull County, OH was born on February 27, 1892, and died at age 105 years old on September 15, 1997.
Lillian A Shafer of Westerville, Franklin County, OH was born on August 27, 1894, and died at age 104 years old on March 22, 1999.
Ida Shafer of Rochester, Fulton County, IN was born on May 24, 1904, and died at age 103 years old on April 9, 2008.
Catherine Shafer of Clarks Summit, Lackawanna County, PA was born on December 20, 1894, and died at age 103 years old on August 17, 1998.
Grace Shafer of Apollo, Westmoreland County, PA was born on July 12, 1898, and died at age 103 years old on April 30, 2002.
Glen L Shafer of Findlay, Hancock County, OH was born on September 7, 1889, and died at age 102 years old on January 5, 1992.
Alonzo B Shafer of Purdy, Barry County, MO was born on October 8, 1899, and died at age 102 years old on July 21, 2002.
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