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Facts and Events
| Name[1] |
John Frank Shafer |
| Alt Name[9] |
John Frank Shafer |
| Gender |
Male |
| Birth[2][3] |
14 Jul 1867 |
Adeline, Maryland Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois |
| Occupation[7] |
Bet 1891 and 1909 |
Adeline, Ogle Co., Illinoisa blacksmith in his own shop |
| Marriage |
6 Feb 1896 |
Forreston, Forreston twp., Ogle Co., Illinoisto Minnie Agnes Seibert |
| Other[8][11] |
1909 |
Ogle Co., IllinoisBio-hist-OK |
| Death[4] |
1938 |
Illinois |
| Alt Death[10] |
1938 |
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| Burial[5][6] |
1938 |
Adeline cemetery, Ogle, Illinois |
| Reference Number |
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33612 |
References
- ↑ Roger Cramer. Heller family information, Recipient: Kristina Kuhn Krumm, Address: Peoria, Arizona, Author E-mail: RogerCubs at aol.com. (Aug 2002).
- ↑ United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publications M593 and T132)
age 2 born in Illinois.
- ↑ Munsel Publishing Co. Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Ogle County, illustrated, Volume: Volume One. (Munsel Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois, Published 1909)
page 1015.
- ↑ Tombstone pic by Dave Zeller, Record Type: Photograph of tombstone by Dave Zeller, Subject: grave marker.
- ↑ Roger Cramer. Heller family information, Recipient: Kristina Kuhn Krumm, Address: Peoria, Arizona, Author E-mail: RogerCubs at aol.com. (Aug 2002).
- ↑ Tombstone pic by Dave Zeller, Record Type: Photograph of tombstone by Dave Zeller, Subject: grave marker.
- ↑ Munsel Publishing Co. Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Ogle County, illustrated, Volume: Volume One. (Munsel Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois, Published 1909)
page 1015.
- ↑ Munsel Publishing Co. Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Ogle County, illustrated, Volume: Volume One. (Munsel Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois, Published 1909)
page 1015.
- ↑ History of Ogle Co., IL, Munsell Publishing Co., Chicago, IL, 1909.
- ↑ Adeline Cemetery records.
- ↑ "The village of Adeline, which is by no means the least important of the numerous driving towns of Ogle county,contains the variety of shops and stores to be found in every progressive place, and among these mention belongs to the blacksmith shop owned by John F. Shafer, who has conducted business here since 1891. during the years of his association with the business he has built up a trade extending throughout all of the surrounding country. It is no uncommon sight for the fires of his forge to fall upon a line of horses brought in from the country and awaiting the skilled labors of the busy blacksmith. during the busy seasons, and particularly in the early winter, the ring of the anvil may be heard from morning until night. in addition other work is done, including repair jobs in iron and machinery.
Claiming Ogle County as his native place, Mr. Shafer was born in Maryland Township, July 14, 1867. His father, Daniel, was born in Pennsylvania and, losing his mother by death when a small boy, he was taken into the home of his grandparents, by whom he was reared and educated. During the year 1854 he came to Illinois with relatives and settled in Ogle County, where in Maryland Township, he married Miss Rebecca Heller, a native of Pennsylvania, but from 1852 a resident of Ogle County, having come hither with her father, John E. Heller. Ever since their marriage Daniel and Rebecca Schaffer have continued to reside in Maryland Township, where they are well-known and universally honored. twelve children were born to their union, nine of whom attained years of maturity, namely; John F., whose name introduces this article; Edna, who married O. W. Trine; Martha; Anna, Mrs. John Younger; Emma, wife of James Carroll; Daniel E., Elias M., Laura and Ray.
The country schools of Maryland Township afforded Mr. Schaffer and opportunity to acquire a rudimentary education. Since leaving school he has broadened his fund of knowledge through close observation and systematic reading, and now ranks among the well-informed men of his town. At an early age he entered upon an apprenticeship to the trade a blacksmith, and served a term of two years, since which time he has been engaged in the business. of a painstaking disposition, killed in the tray and solicitons to please customers, is not strange that he has become a favorite among those desiring work to be done in his line. meanwhile he has neglected no duty devolving upon him as a citizen. A steady interest in Township affairs has been maintained in the midst of the pressure of business. At one time he served as constable of the Township and, in the spring of 1907, was elected supervisor for Maryland Township to succeed George Rummel. Since becoming a member of the Board he has attended its sessions and participated in its responsibilities, proving himself and efficient, reliable and trustworthy official. With his wife he holds membership in the united brethren Church, while internally he is connected with the Modern Woodman of America, Mystic Workers of the World and I 0 0 F.
The wife of Mr. Shafer is, like himself, a native of Maryland Township, and hear their marriage was solemnized February 6, 1896. Mrs. Schaffer, formerly meeting Agnes Seibert, spacewas born August 7, 1867, a daughter of John T. and Rebecca [Haugh] Seibert, who were born, reared and married in Pennsylvania, removing thence to Illinois and settling in Maryland Township, Ogle County, sometime during the '50s. In connection with agricultural pursuits, Mr. Seibert followed the trade of a carpenter and remained a resident of Maryland Township until his death. His family comprised nine children, but three of these died in infancy. Those who live to mature years were: Sarah, who is the wife of William Rabuck; Palace, who married Henry Heller; Jacob, L. Lynn, John E. and Minnie Agnes, the last named being the youngest of the family."
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