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     Clyde Frederick Shafer was born on 15 September 1927 at Glasscock Co., TX. He was the son of Benjamin Myers Shafer and Maude Katherine Carter. Clyde Frederick Shafer died on 7 October 1941 at Big Spring, Howard Co., TX, at age 14. Cause of death: blood poisoning. He was buried in October 1941 at Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Glasscock Co., TX, Findagrave #38796914.

     Dale Eldridge Shafer was born on 28 April 1911 at Clifton, Washington Co., KS.¹ He was the son of William Eldridge Shafer and Grace Pearl Buzzard.¹ Dale Eldridge Shafer married Thelma Arlene King, daughter of Walter Wayne King and Sadie Eliza Beemer. Dale Eldridge Shafer lived on 3 April 1940 at Riverbank Twp., Stanislaus Co., CA, truck driver, fruit cannery.² He lived in 1983 at Riverbank, Stanislaus Co., CA. He died on 28 September 1993 at age 82

Obituary -- Riverbank News, Riverbank, California; Wednesday, 6 OCT 1993, p.3 (Newspapers.com):

Dale E. Shafer

Graveside services were held Oct. 1 at Lakewood Cemetery for Dale Eldridge Shafer, 82, of Riverbank, who died Sept. 28. Colonial Chapel of Franklin & Downs was in charge of the arrangements.

Born in Kansas, Mr. Shafer had lived in Riverbank for 58 years. He was a self-employed carpenter for 33 years and was a member of the Riverbank Volunteer Fire Department and the Modesto Travel Club. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy.

Also surviving is his brother Harold Shafer of Alaska and his sisters, Lila Henderson of Oakdale and Ruby Ransdell of Oregon.

     Dolores Shafer was born circa December 1928 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Edward Shafer and Hattie M. Talbert.

     Donald H. Shafer was born on 9 March 1929 at Flora, Clay Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Harold Richard Shafer and Mabel A. Gill.¹ Donald H. Shafer died on 26 September 2009 at Mt. Vernon, Jefferson Co., IL, at age 80.

     Donna Darlene Shafer was born on 1 March 1943 at Stanislaus Co., CA. She was the daughter of George Joseph Shafer and Grace Rowena Jefferson. Donna Darlene Shafer lived in 1983 at Fremont, Alameda Co., CA. She died on 11 August 2015 at Bangor, Butte Co., CA, at age 72. She was buried, Findagrave #150646443.

     Doralee Maud Shafer was born on 18 October 1934 at Glasscock Co., TX. She was the daughter of Benjamin Myers Shafer and Maude Katherine Carter. Doralee Maud Shafer married Jessie Cleo Newell, son of Roscoe Taft Newell Sr., on 22 May 1953 at Garden City, Glasscock Co., TX. Doralee Maud Shafer died on 24 May 2011 at Glasscock Co., TX, at age 76

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Doralee Newell, 76, of Glasscock County, died on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Garden City with Rev. herb McPherson, officiating. Interment will follow at Garden City Cemetery.

She was born on October 18, 1934, in Glasscock County and married J. C. Newell on May 22, 1953 in Garden City.

Doralee's grandparents were pioneer settlers of Glasscock County, coming in 1887. She had lived in Glasscock County for all but 9 years of her life. She loved flowers and adopted any stray that came along.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Garden City.

Survivors include her husband, J. C. Newell of Glasscock County; one son, Guy Newell of Big Spring; one daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl and Tim Smith of Glasscock County; one brother and sister-in-law, Charlie Joe and Barbara Schafer of Glasscock County; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Maud Schafer; one sister, Pansy Schafer; and three brothers, Ben Schafer, Jr., Clyde Schafer and Leonard Schafer.

Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.

She was buried in May 2011 at Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Glasscock Co., TX, Findagrave #70322077.

     Edward Shafer married Rebecca Freeland on 21 February 181 at Wetzel Co., WV.

     Edward W. Shafer was born in 1883. He married Edna May Ferguson. Edward W. Shafer died in 1965. He was buried in 1965 at Deepwood Cemetery, Nevada, Vernon Co., MO, Findagrave #190959224.

     Emma Pearl Shafer was also known as "Pearl". She was born on 3 October 1888 at Plainfield, Coshocton Co., OH.¹ She married John Foster McPeek on 10 July 1907 at Guernsey Co., OH. Emma Pearl Shafer died on 3 November 1979 at Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH, at age 91.

     Gene Randolph Shafer was born on 4 November 1955 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM. He was the son of William Ralph Shafer Sr. Gene Randolph Shafer died on 2 July 1995 at Bexar Co., TX, at age 39.

     George Joseph Shafer was born on 1 October 1904 at Cawker City, Mitchell Co., KS, WW II draft registration.¹ He was the son of William Eldridge Shafer and Grace Pearl Buzzard.¹ George Joseph Shafer married Grace Rowena Jefferson, daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Etta Unselt, circa 1930.² George Joseph Shafer lived on 4 April 1930 at Vining, Washington Co., KS, in his parents home, day laborer.² He lived on 11 April 1940 at Riverbank, Stanislaus Co., CA, metal sorter, retail junk dealer.³ He lived on 15 February 1942 at Turlock, Stanislaus Co., CA, WW II draft registration. He died on 6 May 1983 at Riverbank, Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 78

Obituary -- Oakdale Leader, Oakdale, California; Wednesday, 11 MAY 1983, p.5 (Newspapers.com):

George Shafer

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. this afternoon (Wednesday) at the Riverbank Memorial Chapel for George Joseph Shafer, 78, who died Friday in his Riverbank home. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Modesto.

A native of Kansas, Mr. Shafer had lived in Riverbank since 1935 and was a self-employed carpenter for 22 years. He was a member of the Turlock Sportsmen's Club.

Survivors include a son, John Shafer of Texas; five daughters, Imojean Webster of Oakdale, Bernice Scott of Stockton, Roberta Seward of Modesto, Joanne Miller of Oregon and Donna Leeper of Fremont; two brothers, Dale Shafer of Riverbank and Harold Shafer of Trinity Center; two sisters, Ruby Ransdell of Trinity Center and Lila Henderson of Oakdale; 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was buried on 11 May 1983 at Modesto Pioneer Cemetery, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, Findagrave #57318407.

     Grace L. Shafer was born circa 1910 at Guernsey Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of John H. Shafer and Anametta Davis.¹ Grace L. Shafer married Daniel Eshelman. Grace L. Shafer died A Grace L. Eshelman, born 10 NOV 1910, died 30 JUN 2001 is listed in the SSDI, last residence Hixson, Hamilton County, Texas. Her SSAN was issued in Oklahoma. This person may have been the daughter of Annametta Davis.

     Harold Audra Shafer was born on 1 August 1915 at Clifton, Washington Co., KS, WW II draft registration.¹ He was the son of William Eldridge Shafer and Grace Pearl Buzzard.¹ Harold Audra Shafer married Winifred Jeanne Vandertuin on 15 June 1971 at Reno, Washoe Co., NV, Winnie was previously married to Gordon Stanley. Harold Audra Shafer and Winifred Jeanne Vandertuin were divorced on 29 April 1980 at Trinity Co., CA. Harold Audra Shafer lived between 1983 and 1986 at Trinity Center, Trinity Co., CA. He lived in 1993 at Alaska.

     Harold Richard Shafer was born on 13 May 1908 at Richland Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Dr. Joseph C. Shafer and Minnie Sonner.¹ Harold Richard Shafer married Mabel A. Gill.² Harold Richard Shafer married Mary Ellen (?). Harold Richard Shafer died on 8 August 1993 at Olney, Richland Co., IL, at age 85. He was buried in August 1993 at Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 32588338.

     Jack Allen Shafer was born on 15 January 1945 at San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. He was the son of James Milton Shafer and Virginia Mae Howard. Jack Allen Shafer died on 4 April 2004 at Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA, at age 59.

     James Milton Shafer was born on 26 July 1899 at Cambridge Twp., Guernsey Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John H. Shafer and Anametta Davis.¹ James Milton Shafer married Effie M. Everhart, daughter of Robert Franklin Everhart and Inez (?), at Stark Co. (probably), OH, Since James M. Shafer is listed as "Wd" in the 1930 census, Stark County, Ohio, a marriage is assumed to have occurred, pending further research. DLB 2012.

James Milton Shafer lived in April 1930 at 1524 North Fourth Street, Canton, Stark Co., OH, James marital status is shown as "Wd". His two daughters with Effie M. Everhart were living in the household of her parents, Robert and Inez Everhart, also in Canton. DLB 2014.²

He lived in April 1940 at 1642 Main Street, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.³ He married Virginia Mae Howard, daughter of James Howard and Ellen Shrum, circa 1943. Occupation: Warehouse manager, Sears & Roebuck Co. at Pasadena

in 1964. James Milton Shafer lived in May 1964 at 888 North Summit, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA. He died on 18 May 1964 at Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 64 heart attack, while working. He was buried on 21 May 1964 at Mountain View Cemetery, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

     Jessie Shafer was born on 3 November 1880 at Texas. She married William Thomas Darby. Jessie Shafer died on 6 January 1969 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 88. She was buried in January 1969 at West End Cemetery, Stephenville, Erath Co., TX, Findagrave #13861766.

     John Shafer was born circa 1816 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of John Shafer. John Shafer married Louisa Ship on 23 December 1839 at Highalnd Co., OH. John Shafer lived on 7 August 1850 at Liberty Twp., Highalnd Co., OH, farming.¹

     John Shafer was born on 5 June 1794 at Washington Co., MD. He died on 1 October 1846 at Dodsonville, Highland Co., OH, at age 52. He was buried in October 1846 at Dodsonville Cemetery, Dodsonville, Highland Co., OH, Findagrave #49673150.

     John Shafer was born circa 1820 at Ohio age 40 on 1860 census, 55 on 1870 census.^1,2 He married Marian Shear. John Shafer lived on 18 June 1860 at Dodson Twp., Highland Co., OH, laborer.¹ He lived on 5 July 1870 at Union Twp., Highland Co., OH, farm laborer.² He died after 5 July 1870 no record found after the 1870 census.

     John Frederick Shafer was born on 17 June 1887 at Clark Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Johann Christian Schaefer and Susannah Myers.¹ John Frederick Shafer married Ellen May Hillger circa 1914. John Frederick Shafer died on 6 February 1961 at Big Spring, Howard Co., TX, at age 73.

     John H. Shafer was born on 2 April 1866 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.² He was the son of Edward Shafer and Rebecca Freeland. John H. Shafer married Anametta Davis, daughter of John Thomas Davis and Susannah Bragg, circa 1895.¹ John H. Shafer died on 18 April 1940 at Canton, Stark Co., OH, at age 74.

     John Washington Shafer was born on 3 November 1824 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Malissa C. Palmer on 6 September 1868 at Richland Co., IL. John Washington Shafer died on 28 June 1909 at age 84. He was buried in July 1909 at Noble Prairie Cemetery, Noble, Richland Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 40354956.

     Dr. Joseph C. Shafer was born on 17 September 1880 at Noble, Richland Co., IL. He was the son of John Washington Shafer and Malissa C. Palmer.¹ Dr. Joseph C. Shafer married Minnie Sonner, daughter of John Caley Sonner and Amy Runyon, on 20 June 1907 at Richland Co., IL. Dr. Joseph C. Shafer died on 19 January 1931 at Noble, Richland Co., IL, at age 50 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Dr. Joseph C. Shafer, son of John Washington and Charity Malissa Palmer Shafer, was born at Noble, Ill., Sept. 17, 1880; departed this life at his home in Noble, Jan. 19, 1931, age 50 years, 4 months and 2 days.

June 20, 1907, he was united in marriage to Minnie M. Sonner. To this union were born three children, Harold R., Robert R. and Toby.

Toby preceded him in death Feb. 4, 1925. His father, mother, and one brother, Richard, all preceded him in death.

He leaves to mourn his going, his devoted wife; his two sons; Harold R. and Robert R; two grandsons, Joe Leland and Don Hubert, all of Noble; one brother, William A. Shafer, of San Antonio, Tex; two sisters, Mrs. Hannah Osterman and Mrs. Sue Henry, both of Noble, Ill.

His entire life was spent in and around Noble, excepting the time that he spent in his schooling at other places. After finishing his schooling, he taught school in the Noble vicinity for seven or eight years. He then attended the Eclectic Medical School at Cincinnati, Ohio. After graduating from this school, and serving his interns at other places, he began his medical practice here at Noble. He also passed the pharmacist examination and entered the drug store, combining his medical profession and pharmacy together, he successfully conducted both the remainder of his earthly stay.

He was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Noble in his early life and remained one of it's faithful and loyal members to the end, always ready to support it every way. He had served in about all the official positions. He became a member of the Masonic Fraternal organization, Noble Lodge #362, May 12, 1906. He being in the age of the country's call in 1918, registered for the service if needed.

Having to leave the number of his brother physicians here, he can be with that great physician of all mankind.

The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Episcopal Church at Noble, by the Pastor Rev. Sanders, and the Rev. J. W. Tucker, of Maune, Ill., Rev. Joakim, Pastor of the Christian Church, Noble, and Mr. C. E. Palmer, of the A. F. & A. M. The Masonic organization had their very beautiful ceremony at the cemetery. The body was laid to rest in the Noble cemetery.

The Noble News
Noble, IL
January 29, 1931.

He was buried in January 1931 at Noble Prairie Cemetery, Noble, Richland Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 32588752.

     Joseph Leland Shafer was born on 26 October 1926 at Richland Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Harold Richard Shafer and Mabel A. Gill.¹ Joseph Leland Shafer died on 12 November 2013 at Olney, Richland Co., IL, at age 87.

     Leonard Marshall Shafer was born on 1 June 1929 at Garden City, Glasscock Co., TX. He was the son of Benjamin Myers Shafer and Maude Katherine Carter. Leonard Marshall Shafer married Linda Elzan Tindol, daughter of Charles Edward Tindol and Lillian Faye Henderson, on 13 August 1955 at Lovington, Lea Co., NM. Leonard Marshall Shafer died on 5 January 2010 at Odessa, Ector Co., TX, at age 80

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Leonard Schafer
June 01, 1929 - January 05, 2010

Leonard Schafer 80 of Garden City died January 05, 2010 at Hospice House in Odessa. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM Friday at Myers & Smith Chapel with burial at Trinity Memorial Park.

Leonard was born June 01, 1929 in Garden City to Maud and Ben Schafer. He grew up in Garden City and graduated from Garden City High School. He married Elzan Tindol on August 13, 1955 in Lovington, New Mexico. She preceded him in death on October 09, 1999. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for Nutro a number of years and later owned S & W Chemical Company in Coahoma. He also ranched in Glasscock County. He was a lifetime resident of Howard and Glasscock counties except for the last seven years he lived in Midland.

Leonard is survived by: two daughters Linda Worley of Brownwood and Mackie (sic) Schafer of Lake Brownwood; three sons Ben Schafer and his wife Leisa of New Braunfels, Link Schafer and his wife Marcy of Colorado City and Steve Schafer and his wife Shelley of Lake Brownwood; fiancée Edith Ross of Midland; one brother Charlie Schafer and his wife Barbara of Garden City; one sister Dora Lee Newell and her husband J. C. of Garden City; eight grandchildren: Tara, Jeff, Rocky, Heidi, Travis, Meredity, Asia and Payton; and four great grandchildren: Justin, Stormy, Madison and Skylie.

Pallbearers will be Steve Schafer, Ben Schafer, Link Schafer, Rocky Schafer, Dick Nichols and James Bailey.

He was buried in January 2010 at Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring, Howard Co., TX, Findagrave #46800806.

     Lila May Shafer was born on 21 November 1917 at Clifton, Washington Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of William Eldridge Shafer and Grace Pearl Buzzard.¹ Lila May Shafer lived in 1977 at Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., CA. She died on 18 June 1998 at age 80.

     Linnie Marguerite Shafer was born on 12 September 1918 at Noble Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Wesley Shafer and Rachel Ella Bates.¹ Linnie Marguerite Shafer married Ervin Lester Cowgill, son of Raymond Frank Cowgill and Florence M. Eagon, in 1937 at Pleasants Co., WV. Linnie Marguerite Shafer married Nunzio Anthony Blos on 7 January 1961. Linnie Marguerite Shafer died on 23 June 1989 at Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH, at age 70. She was buried in June 1989 at Village View Cemetery, Noble Co., OH.

     Lois B. Shafer was born circa 1925 at Stark Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of James Milton Shafer and Effie M. Everhart.¹

     Lucy A. Shafer was born circa December 1859 at Highland Co., OH, Name on 1860 census is semi-legible -- could be "Minerse". This appears to be the ten-year old child named "Lucy A." Shafer on the 1870 census.^2,1 She was the daughter of John Shafer and Marian Shear.^1,2