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Margaret Hirschman Schaffer

Birth	:	1 Dec 1833 Germany
Death	:	28 Jun 1912 Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA
Burial	:	Hillside Cemetery, Reno, Washoe County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.5351982, -119.8206024
Inscription	:	Aged 78 years
Description	:	Nevada State Journal June 29, 1912 MRS. M. SCHAFFER CALLED BY DEATH Prominent Woman and Old Nevadan Passes Away at Midnight at Ranch After a long period of illness and the advanced age of 78 years, Mrs. Margaret Schaffer, an old-time resident of Reno, passed away just before 12 o'clock last night at her ranch home on Wedekind Road. Most of her large family of prominent men and women who have figured largely in the life of Reno were at her bedside. Death came quietly at a quarter to twelve, the wonderful woman who had fought so long passing peacefully beyond the gate of... Read More	Nevada State Journal June 29, 1912 MRS. M. SCHAFFER CALLED BY DEATH Prominent Woman and Old Nevadan Passes Away at Midnight at Ranch After a long period of illness and the advanced age of 78 years, Mrs. Margaret Schaffer, an old-time resident of Reno, passed away just before 12 o'clock last night at her ranch home on Wedekind Road. Most of her large family of prominent men and women who have figured largely in the life of Reno were at her bedside. Death came quietly at a quarter to twelve, the wonderful woman who had fought so long passing peacefully beyond the gate of eternity. Mrs. Schaffer was the widow of George Schaffer, who died here in 1903, the family having come to Nevada twenty-four years ago. They consituted one of the most prominent families of the state. The deceased is survived by two sons, Wiliam Schaffer of Willets, Cal. and George Schaffer, Jr. of Reno. There are also five surviving daughters, Mrs. Emma Irish of Thalheim, Stanislaus County, Mrs. Florence Jacobs of San Francisco, Mrs. Mary Barton, Mrs. Susie Barton and Mrs. Minnie Volentia of Reno. The remains were brought to the city last night by the Perkins-Gulling Undertaking Company and it is probable that arrangement will be made for interment Monday. Name: Schaffer, Margaret Nativity: Germany Died: 28-Jun-12 LOCATION: Reno, Nevada YRS: 78 MOS: 6 DAYS: 27 BURIED (or) SHIPPED TO: Hillside Cemetery Funeral Home: Ross-Burke

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Margaret Hirschman Schaffer death on 28 Jun 1912 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA
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Latitude: 39.5351982
Longitude: -119.8206024

Family Members:

Spouse

George J. Schaffer

(1827 - 1903)

Children

Anna D. Schaffer Byrne

(1853 - 1909)

Emma S. Schaffer Irish

(1866 - 1936)

Charles Schaffer

(1871 - 1873)

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