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William Shaffer

Birth	:	3 Nov 1862 Tama County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Jan 1956 Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	St. Mary's Churchyard, Sprotbrough, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate	:	53.5122280, -1.1878590
Description	:	William Shaffer, son of Daniel and Sarah Staley Shaffer, was born Nov. 3, 1864 in Tama County and passed away Jan. 19th in a Grinnell hospital. He was 91 years, two months and 16 days at the time of his death. Cause of death was attributed to the infirmities of old age and he was hospitalized for two weeks prior to his death. Four years ago he suffered a stroke and had been an invalid since that time. He spent most of his early life in Tama county near Gladstone and attended rural school near there. He was married to... Read More	William Shaffer, son of Daniel and Sarah Staley Shaffer, was born Nov. 3, 1864 in Tama County and passed away Jan. 19th in a Grinnell hospital. He was 91 years, two months and 16 days at the time of his death. Cause of death was attributed to the infirmities of old age and he was hospitalized for two weeks prior to his death. Four years ago he suffered a stroke and had been an invalid since that time. He spent most of his early life in Tama county near Gladstone and attended rural school near there. He was married to Katie Campbell on Feb. 14, 1891 in Madison township in the home now occupied by his son, Claude. To this union were born four children, all of whom are still living. They are Jennie Diehl of Cedar Rapids, Mary Shaffer of Brooklyn, Lena Close of Brooklyn and Claude of Brooklyn. Also surviving are four grandchildren and three great granchildren. His wife preceded him in death on June 22nd, 1909 when the four chldren were small. He farmed most of his life in Poweshiek county with the exception of a few years spent in Tama county. He was a member of the Church of Christ of Hartwick and attended services when his health permitted. The eldest of seven children, he was the last survivor.

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Where is William Shaffer's memorial?
William Shaffer's memorial is located at: St. Mary's Churchyard, Sprotbrough, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England.
When did William Shaffer death?
William Shaffer death on 19 Jan 1956 in Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Shaffer's memorial?
Latitude: 53.5122280
Longitude: -1.1878590

Family Members:

Spouse

Catharine “Katie” Campbell Shaffer

(1863 - 1909)

Children

Mary Esther Shaffer

(1897 - 1988)

Lena Catherine Shaffer Close

(1901 - 1995)

Claude W. Shaffer

(1903 - 1982)

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