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Rev Israel Shaffer

Birth	:	26 Apr 1826 Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	11 Dec 1883 Westfield Township, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath, Sagadahoc County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.9255981, -69.8324966
Plot	:	Row 16, Lot D, Space 4
Description	:	Page 642, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa" Illyria Township: Shaffer, Israel Rev., PO Highland, Clayton Co., born in Somerset Co., Pennsylvania, April 26, 1826; came to this county in 1861; owns 195 acres land, valued at $6,825. Belongs to the United Brethren Church; been a member thirty-six years. Married Mary M. Schrock, 1850, born Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, Sept 12, 1831; has six children --- Sylvester, born Feb 15, 1851; Charles L. May 22, 1864; John D. May 18, 1858; Emiline L. March 5, 1860; Sarah E May 22, 1864; Ella L. Nov 8, 1868. Emigrated to Stephenson... Read More	Page 642, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa" Illyria Township: Shaffer, Israel Rev., PO Highland, Clayton Co., born in Somerset Co., Pennsylvania, April 26, 1826; came to this county in 1861; owns 195 acres land, valued at $6,825. Belongs to the United Brethren Church; been a member thirty-six years. Married Mary M. Schrock, 1850, born Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, Sept 12, 1831; has six children --- Sylvester, born Feb 15, 1851; Charles L. May 22, 1864; John D. May 18, 1858; Emiline L. March 5, 1860; Sarah E May 22, 1864; Ella L. Nov 8, 1868. Emigrated to Stephenson Co., IL when he was 21 years old; was one of the earliest settlers; lived there ten years; has hauled grain to Chicago for forty cents a bushel; he attended the first camp meeting held at Spring Grove, Wisconsin; from Stephenson County went to Black Hawk Co., IA, in 1854; the first sermon, Sabbath school and election was held in his house; was the first Missionary that canvassed the Iowa and Boone River country; had twenty seven appointments before the year was out; traveled thirty-five miles without meeting any landmarks of civilization; from Black Hawk Co, went to Butler Co; lived there one year, then went to Berkley, Black Hawk Co; was Pastor of the church there two years; from there to West Union, this county; lived there four years; from there to this section, where he has resided ever since; been engaged in the ministry twenty-four years.

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Where is Rev Israel Shaffer's memorial?
Rev Israel Shaffer's memorial is located at: Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath, Sagadahoc County, USA.
When did Rev Israel Shaffer death?
Rev Israel Shaffer death on 11 Dec 1883 in Westfield Township, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rev Israel Shaffer's memorial?
Latitude: 43.9255981
Longitude: -69.8324966

Family Members:

Spouse

Margaret Mary Schrack Shaffer

(1831 - 1904)

Children

Sylvester Shaffer

(1851 - 1927)

Charles Luther Shaffer

(1855 - 1923)

John Douglas Shaffer

(1858 - 1931)

Emeline Laurette Shaffer Capper

(1860 - 1933)

Sarah E Shaffer Phillips

(1864 - 1939)

Flowers:

In memory of the Reverend Israel Shaffer. His daughter Sarah "Sade" married my great uncle Jerome "Rome" Phillips in Elgin, Iowa where they raised their daughter Leota Phillips Welch.

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