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     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

     Margaret Ellen Shafer was also known as "Ellen". She was born in 1847 at Highland Co., OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Shafer and Louisa Ship.¹ Margaret Ellen Shafer married Samuel Hutchinson, son of Benjamin Hutchinson and Frances Rankins, on 11 August 1865 at Clinton Co., OH. Margaret Ellen Shafer and Samuel Hutchinson were divorced before March 1878. Margaret Ellen Shafer married Clark Camp on 1 April 1878 at Clinton Co., OH, Clark was first married to Ruth Ann Clark (1849 - 1877) and had four daughters with her. Margaret Ellen Shafer married Paul Jones on 13 December 1894 at Fayette Co., OH. Margaret Ellen Shafer died on 4 November 1916 at Clarksville, Clinton Co., OH.

     Maria Shafer was born circa 1865 at Highland Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Shafer and Marian Shear.¹ Maria Shafer died after 5 July 1870 not found in public records after the 1870 census. A Mary Shaffer, age 16, "works in kitchen", was listed on the 1880 census, Washington Twp., Clinton County, Ohio, living in the John Custus household. Possibly she was Mary Josephine Shaffer, married to Milton Wayne, with children Frederick and Mildred Wayne, living at Clark Twp., Clinton County, Ohio as of the 1910 census, later divorced in 1915 at Denver, Colorado. DLB 2021.

     Mary Shafer was born circa 1830 at Ohio.¹ She married Philip Stroup, son of George Stroup and Elizabeth Roush, on 1 November 1849 at Highland Co., OH, Ceremony by Benjamin Thomas, J.P.¹

     Mary Shafer married Frederick Bigler.¹

     Mary Ellen Shafer was born on 17 January 1921. She was the daughter of Edward W. Shafer and Edna May Ferguson. Mary Ellen Shafer married Keith Kohl Kafer, son of Clarence Roy Thomas and Elva Irene Nichols. Mary Ellen Shafer died on 27 March 1993 at age 72. She was buried in 1993 at Moore Cemetery, Nevada, Vernon Co., MO, Findagrave #167954218.

     Mary H. Shafer was born circa April 1915 at Guernsey or Stark Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of John H. Shafer and Anametta Davis.¹

     Mary J. Shafer was born circa 1843 at Highland Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Shafer and Louisa Ship.¹

     Mildred Marie Shafer was born on 23 April 1923 at Ohio per California Death Certificate #3052001101517. She was the daughter of James Milton Shafer and Effie M. Everhart. Mildred Marie Shafer lived in April 1930, Both Mildred Marie and younger sister Lois B. Shafer were living with their Everhart grandparents as of the 1930 and 1940 cenuses. DLB 2014.

She married Henry Gebo. Mildred Marie Shafer and Henry Gebo were divorced; per death certificate. Mildred Marie Shafer lived in 2001 at 785 Wisconsin Street, Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA. She died on 21 April 2001 at Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 77. She was buried in April 2001 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

     Pansy Maurine Shafer was born on 25 April 1939. She was the daughter of Benjamin Myers Shafer and Maude Katherine Carter. Pansy Maurine Shafer died on 9 January 1942 at Ryan Hospital, Midland, Midland Co., TX, at age 2. Cause of death: accidental severe burning in the home.

     Dr. Ralph Alexius Shafer was born on 25 October 1890 at Maryland.¹ He married Sara Louise Shannon. Dr. Ralph Alexius Shafer died on 26 June 1964 at age 73. He was buried in June 1964 at Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, VA, Findagrave #26361040.

     Richard Chris Shafer was also known as "RC". He was born on 28 June 1925 at Glasscock Co., TX.¹ He was the son of Christian Shafer Jr. and Birdie Mae Pointer.¹ Richard Chris Shafer married Emma Lee Cline, daughter of Edward Cline and Fernanda Lydia Zuehlke, in January 1950 at Curry Co. (probably), NM, marriage license reported in the 31 JAN 1950 issue of the Clovis News-Journal, page 9 (Newspapers.com). Richard Chris Shafer died on 13 November 1999 at Midland, Midland Co., TX, at age 74. He was buried in November 1999 at Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Glasscock Co., TX, Findagrave #92731432.

     Robert Russell Shafer was born on 5 December 1909 at Richland Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Dr. Joseph C. Shafer and Minnie Sonner.¹ Robert Russell Shafer married Helen Louise Seely. Robert Russell Shafer died on 12 August 1994 at Olney, Richland Co., IL, at age 84. He was buried in August 1994 at Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 32589250.

     Ruby Bernice Shafer was born on 21 April 1920 at Clifton, Washington Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of William Eldridge Shafer and Grace Pearl Buzzard.¹ Ruby Bernice Shafer married Roy Lehman Ransdell, son of Joseph Stanley Ransdell and Lena Pearl Lehman.² Ruby Bernice Shafer lived on 11 April 1940 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.² She lived in 1977 at Pleasant Hill, Lane Co., OR. She died on 23 May 2003 at age 83.

     Susan Shafer was born circa 1849 at Highland Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Shafer and Louisa Ship.¹

     Susan Maud Shafer was born on 26 October 1931 at Big Spring, Howard Co., TX. She was the daughter of Bismark Shafer and Genevieve Louise Carter. Susan Maud Shafer died on 24 November 1998 at age 67.

     Susan Palmer Shafer was born on 3 January 1957 at Virginia. She was the daughter of William Hamilton Shafer and Louise Virginia Noblin. Susan Palmer Shafer died on 16 August 2007 at Ocala, Marion Co., FL, at age 50.

     Thomas Edward Shafer was born on 30 July 1896 at Cambridge Twp., Guernsey Co., OH, per WWI draft registration card.¹ He was the son of John H. Shafer and Anametta Davis.¹ Thomas Edward Shafer lived on 21 April 1910 at 110 Clay Avenue, Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH, with his uncle William, aunts Laura Davis and Maggie Moore.² He married Hattie M. Talbert, daughter of Thomas Henry Talbert and Mary Etta Ruggles, on 13 October 1915 at Guernsey Co., OH. Thomas Edward Shafer lived in January 1920 at 1213 Fourth Street NE, Canton Ward 4, Stark Co., OH.³ He lived between 1930 and 1940 at Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH.^4,5

     Toby Shafer died on 4 February 1925 at Olney, Richland Co., IL. He was born on 4 February 1925 at Olney, Richland Co., IL. He was the son of Dr. Joseph C. Shafer and Minnie Sonner. Toby Shafer was buried in February 1925 at Noble Prairie Cemetery, Noble, Richland Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 32589582.

     Toby Reese Shafer was born on 8 January 1946 at Olney, Richland Co., IL. He was the son of Robert Russell Shafer and Helen Louise Seely. Toby Reese Shafer died on 14 January 1946 at Olney, Richland Co., IL. He was buried in January 1946 at Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 59632220.

     Willard Shafer was born on 20 December 1922 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Thomas Edward Shafer and Hattie M. Talbert. Willard Shafer died on 26 July 1996 at Guernsey Co., OH, at age 73 dates per SSDI, last residence Cambridge.

     William Eldridge Shafer was born on 2 November 1876 at Clyde, Cloud Co., KS.^2,1 He was the son of William H. Shafer and Evelyn Brazie.² William Eldridge Shafer lived on 18 June 1900 at Elk Creek Twp., Republic Co., KS, in his parents' household, farming.² He married Grace Pearl Buzzard, daughter of Joseph L. Buzzard and Caroline M. Shaw, circa 1902.¹ William Eldridge Shafer lived in April 1910 at Horton, Brown Co., KS, laborer, railroad shop.¹ He lived on 22 January 1920 at Clifton, Washington Co., KS, laborer, home construction.³ He lived on 4 April 1930 at Vining, Washington Co., KS, carpenter.⁴ He lived between 1 April 1935 and 3 April 1940 at Stanislaus Co., CA, WPA laborer in 1940.⁵ He died on 5 April 1946 at San Joaquin Co., CA, at age 69. He was buried in April 1946 at Modesto Pioneer Cemetery, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, Findagrave #57318411.

     William H. Shafer was born on 13 March 1834 at Schoharie Co., NY.¹ He married Evelyn Brazie on 8 March 1871.¹ William H. Shafer lived on 18 June 1900 at Elk Creek Twp., Republic Co., KS, farming.¹ He died on 28 November 1917 at age 83

Obituary -- The Times, Clay Center, Kansas; Thursday, 13 DEC 1917, p.1 (Newspapers.com):

DEATHS.

Shafer: -- William H. Shafer was born March 13, 1834, and died November 28, 1917, at the advanced age of 83 years, 8 months and 15 days.

Mr. Shafer was born in Schoharie county, New York, and thirty-eight years later came to Clay county, Kansas, and located a mile from Clyde. Later, after spending about a year in Missouri, he settled in Vining, where he resided until his death.

His first wife, Elizabeth Shafer (nee Campbell), died about fifty years ago. On March 8, 1871, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Brazie. To this union were born seven children, five boys and two girls. The two oldest boys, Stephen A. and Frank L., preceded him in death. Besides the mother of his children there remain to mourn his loss, Fannie A. Press, Cuba, Kans., Wm. E., Clifton, Kans., Martha E. Dull, Manhattan, Kans., Burton A., Canada, and George H., Vining. Besides these there are several grandchildren. He was a member of the Methodist church for about forty years and then united with the Adventist church, of which he remained a faithful member for nine or ten years, until the date of his death. -- Clifton News.