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Mary Jane Shaffer Smith

Birth	:	1878 Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1933 Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Leando Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8269005, -92.0883026
Description	:	MRS. JOHN SMITH Mary Jane Shaffer, the eldest daughter of Jacob and Anna Shaffer, was born in Chequest township April 23, 1878 and has lived most of her life in this neighborhood. She was called to her heavenly home April 27, 1933 at the Ottumwa hospital after a short illness, at the age of 55 years and 4 days. She was united in marriage to John Smith November 10, 1900. To this union six children were born. She was converted and joined the Brethren church at the age of 12. She kept her faith and lived close... Read More	MRS. JOHN SMITH Mary Jane Shaffer, the eldest daughter of Jacob and Anna Shaffer, was born in Chequest township April 23, 1878 and has lived most of her life in this neighborhood. She was called to her heavenly home April 27, 1933 at the Ottumwa hospital after a short illness, at the age of 55 years and 4 days. She was united in marriage to John Smith November 10, 1900. To this union six children were born. She was converted and joined the Brethren church at the age of 12. She kept her faith and lived close to her Savior throughout her life. She received her education in the rural schools and attended the Keosauqua high school after which she taught for several years. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband and the following children, Kermit of Douds, Mrs. Emma Harryman of Douds, Mrs. Beatrice Robinson of Cantril, John Junior, Donna, and Elizabeth at home, and five grandchildren. She is also survived by her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Shaffer and three sisters, Mrs. Bertrum Nason, Miss Mae Shaffer, and Mrs. Harvey Harryman, all of Douds. Two brothers preceded her in death. She was a helpful companion, a kind and loving mother, a trustful daughter and sister, and will be greatly missed by many other relatives and friends. Surely a Christian woman and a Godly mother has gone. "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God." Matt. 5:8. The funeral was at the home Saturday at 1:30 p.m.. Burial was at Leandon cemetery. The services were conducted by M.D. Wyatt, assisted by Earl Chader. Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 236, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA

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Mary Jane Shaffer Smith's memorial is located at: Leando Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA.
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Mary Jane Shaffer Smith death on 1933 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.8269005
Longitude: -92.0883026

Family Members:

Parent

Jacob Emory Shaffer

(1851 - 1938)

Angeline Rambo Shaffer

(1853 - 1943)

Spouse

John Smith

(1876 - 1940)

Siblings

Minnie Idella Shaffer Nason

(1888 - 1945)

Mae Shaffer Nason

(1893 - 1972)

Lela Anna Shaffer Harryman

(1897 - 1984)

Children

Beatrice I Smith Robinson

(1905 - 1993)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Leando Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8269005, -92.0883026

2. Boyer Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8333560, -92.1112885

3. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8563000, -92.0664000

4. Roush Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7872009, -92.0755997

5. Mount Moriah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8710000, -92.0860000

6. White Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8417015, -92.0203018

7. Hissem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8030784, -92.1587902

8. Passmore Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8608017, -92.1549988

9. Valentine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7743988, -92.0460968

10. Mathias Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8031000, -92.1681000

11. Groves Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7627983, -92.1130981

12. Hem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8389015, -92.1785965

13. Chequest Miller Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7847200, -92.1641300

14. Spencer Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7847200, -92.1641300

15. Heidlebaugh Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8165800, -92.1933500

16. Iowaville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8861008, -92.1628036

17. Winsell Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9067001, -92.1247025

18. Gilbert Cemetery
Kilbourn, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7916926, -91.9779510

19. Kilbourne Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8045000, -91.9705000

20. Bethel Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8967018, -92.0056000

21. Cook Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7839000, -91.9778000

22. Wilson Family Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7951500, -91.9681000

23. Emerick Family Plot
Lebanon, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7305500, -92.1010000

24. Ten Eyck Cemetery
Pittsburg, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7282600, -92.0795000