Person:Benjamine Shaffer (1)

Benjamin Field Shaffer
b.8 Jun 1879 Louisiana
m. 23 Apr 1868
  1. Thomas John Shaffer1870 - 1870
  2. Susan Margaret Shaffer1871 - 1909
  3. John Pelton Shaffer1873 - 1874
  4. William Alexander Shaffer1875 -
  5. Katherine Larken Shaffer1877 -
  6. Benjamin Field Shaffer1879 - 1942
  7. Carrie Edna Shaffer1881 - 1964
m. 26 Apr 1900
  1. Walter Langhorne Shaffer1901 - 1969
m. 12 Sep 1910
Facts and Events
Name[1][2][8][9][10][11][12] Benjamin Field Shaffer
Gender Male
Birth[1][2][3][4][8][9][11][12] 8 Jun 1879 Louisiana1879 per South La Records, vol 6, pg 390 (Houma Episcopal Church, v 1, pg 68)
Census[2] 1880 St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
Census[5] 1900 New Orleans, Louisiana
Marriage 26 Apr 1900 New Orleans, Louisianato Eva Annie Rodenburg
Divorce Est 1905 guess date
from Eva Annie Rodenburg
Census[1] 1910 St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
Marriage 12 Sep 1910 New Orleans, Louisianato Louise Ellis Ker
Military[4] 12 Sep 1918 Algiers, Louisiana
Census[6] 1920 Algiers, Louisiana
Census[7] 1930 Algiers, Louisiana
Death[10][12] 5 Jul 1942 New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United Statesobits Times Picyaune July 8 & July 9 1942
Burial[12] Franklin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, USA
Probate? Aug 1942 Orleans, LouisianaTimes Picyaune, August 25, 1942 Records of the Day: Civil District Court, Suits filed Succession of Benjamin Field Shafferwill and possession
References
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T624).

    Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, St Mary, Louisiana; Roll T624_531; Page: 39A; Enumeration District: 88; Image: 340; Dwelling 701; Family 704.

    Shaffen Thos. J. Head M W 68 [abt 1842] Married Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Manager (farm)
    Shaffen Harriett Wife F W 33 [abt 1877] Married Louisiana Maryland Louisiana
    Shaffen Elizabeth Daughter F W 6 [abt 1904] Single Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana
    Shaffen Isabelle Daughter F W 8 [abt 1902] Single Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana
    Shaffen Bennie E. Son M W 32 [abt 1878] Divorced Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Overseer (farm)
    Lester Mary Adopted F W 16 [abt 1894] Single Massachusetts Louisiana Massachusetts
    Ancestry

  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T9).

    Year: 1880; Census Place: , Saint Mary, Louisiana; Roll 471; Family History Film: 1254471; Page: 217C; Enumeration District: 166; Dwelling 221; Family 245.

    Shaffer Thos. J. W M 37 [abt 1843] Married Planter Louisiana South Carolina Louisiana
    Shaffer Anna P. W F 30 [abt 1850] Wife Married Keeping House Louisiana New York New York
    Shaffer Susie M. W F 9 [abt 1871] Dau Single Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana
    Shaffer W. A. W M 5 [abt 1875] Son Single Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana
    Shaffer Katie W F 3 [abt 1877] Dau Single Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana
    Shaffer B. F. W M 1 [abt 1879] Son Single Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana
    Ancestry

  3. Hébert, Donald J. South Louisiana Records: Church and Civil Records of Lafourche-Terrebonne Parishes. (Cecilia, Louisiana: Donald J. Hebert, 1978-1985)
    Vol. 6, p. 390.

    Benjamin Field Shaffer, son of T. L. & Anna Shaffer, born 1879. Citing St. Matthew's Episcopal Church (Houma, La.), vol. 1, p. 68.

  4. 4.0 4.1 United States. Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509, 1987-1988).

    Name: Benjamin Field Shaffer
    Address: Algiers, Orleans Parish, La.
    Born: 8 Jun 1879 (39 yrs)
    Occupation: Mail Carrier (U.S.P.O. Dept.)
    Place of Employment: Sta. A, Algiers, Orleans Parish, La.
    Nearest relative: Louise Ker Shaffer (Box A, Algiers, La.)
    Description: Tall, slender build, brown eyes, brown hair, no disabilities.

    At Ancestry.com

  5. United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T623).

    Year: 1900; Census Place: New Orleans Ward 1, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: T623_570; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 5; Dwelling 272, Family 297 (1608 St. Charles St).

    Rodenberg Eva L Head White Female Jun 1848 (51 yrs) Widowed (2 ch, 2 liv) Kentucky Kentucky Kentucky Clerk (Office)
    Murdock David W Son/law White Male Oct 1868 (31 yrs) Married (9 yrs) Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Clerk (Office)
    Murdock Mary F Dau White Female Dec 1869 (30 yrs Married (9 yrs; 3 ch, 3 liv) Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana
    Murdock Maude Gr/dau White Female Feb 1896 (4 yrs) Single Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana
    Murdock David A Gr/son White Male May 1897 (3 yrs) Single Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana
    Murdock Catherine Gr/dau White Female Dec 1899 (6/12 yr) Single Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana
    Shaffer Benjamin Field Son/law White Male Jun 1879 (20 yrs) Married (0 yrs) Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Clerk (Office)
    Shaffer Anna E Dau White Female Sep 1879 (20 yrs) Married (0 yrs; 0 ch) Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana
    Ancestry

  6. United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T625).

    Year: 1920;Census Place: New Orleans Ward 15, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: T625_625; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 261; Image: 323; Dwelling 179, Family 183.

    Shaffer Benjamin Head Male White 41 [abt 1879] Married Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana U.S. Mail Carrier
    Shaffer Louise Wife Female White 30 [abt 1890] Married Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana
    Ancestry

  7. United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T626).

    Year: 1930; Census Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: 812; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 263; Image: 836.0; Dwelling 11, Family 11.

    Shaffer Benjamin Head White 50 [abt 1880] Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Mail Carrier (U.S. Gov.)
    Shaffer Louise Wife White 43 [abt 1887] Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana
    Ancestry

  8. 8.0 8.1 Ancestry.com. New Orleans, Louisiana, Marriage Records Index, 1831-1920. (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.Original data - State of Louisiana, Secretary of State, Division of Archives, Records Management, and History. Vital Records Indices. Baton Rouge, LA, USA.Original data: State of Louisi).

    Birth date: abt 1880 Birth place: Marriage date: 26 Apr 1900 Marriage place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States _APID: 1,6500::119802

  9. 9.0 9.1 Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.Original data - United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Admini)
    Registration Location: Orleans County, Louisiana; Roll: 1684927; Draft Board: 13.

    Birth date: 8 Jun 1879 Birth place: Residence date: Residence place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana _APID: 1,6482::28020895

  10. 10.0 10.1 Ancestry.com. New Orleans, Louisiana, Death Records Index, 1804-1949. (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.Original data - State of Louisiana, Secretary of State, Division of Archives, Records Management, and History. Vital Records Indices. Baton Rouge, LA, USA.Original data: State of Louisi).

    Death date: Jul 1942 Death place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States _APID: 1,6606::622255

  11. 11.0 11.1 Ancestry.com. U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.Original data - United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. National Archives and Records Administration Branch l)
    The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Louisiana; State Headquarters: Louisiana.

    _APID: 1,1002::11261550

  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Ancestry.com. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current. (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).

    _APID: 1,60525::29229636