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My
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MYSchaffer FAMILYAn
Introduction
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My Schaffer family line has been
traced back to a Heinrich Schaffer. Henrich most probably lived his life in what is now the Rhineland-Palatinate
located in western Germany. Henrich’s son,
Paulus Schaffer, Sr. was born in Germany around 1693. He married Anna Bracher
in 1713. Together they produced at
least 6 known children between 1713 and 1721. Paulus, Sr., my 6th
great-grandfather, is recognized as the progenitor of the Schaffer family in
America. Paulus emigrated, along with his wife and children, to America on
the ship "Thistle", which
arrived in Philadelphia on 19 Sept 1738. This brigantine left Rotterdam with
a stop in Plymouth, England. |
Paul Shaffer Jr. came to America with
his father and mother and married Anna Elizabeth Bard with
whom he produced at least six children all of whom were daughters born
between 1751 and 1762. It is known
that in 1769 Paul was the" Supervisor of Highways" for Windsor
Township, in York County, Pennsylvania. In 1770 he was the "Overseer of the
Poor", and also in 1775 Paul was a "Constable" in Windsor
Township. My 4th great-grandmother,
Christina Schaffer daughter of Paul and Anna Schaffer was born in 1760. She married Jacob Dellinger. Christina died age the age of 85 and is
buried in Lower Windsor Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania. |
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SCHAFFER
Origins Of The Surname
Schaffer is German* occupational
name for a steward or bailiff, from an agent derivative of Middle High German
schaffen ‘to manage’. First found in Hessen,
where the name was closely identified in early medieval times with the feudal
society which would become prominent throughout European history. Some of the first settlers in America of
this name or some of its variants were: Andreas Schaeffer, who emigrated with
his family to England or America in 1709; and Hans Georg Schafer came to Carolina
or Pennsylvania in 1709; John Shaver came to Nova Scotia in 1760. * Many German names have
their roots in the Germanic middle ages. The process of forming family names
began around the year 1100 and extended through 1600. All social classes and
demographic strata aided in the development of names. First Names (Rufnamen) identified specific persons. Over time the
first name began to be applied to the bearer's whole family. At first through
verbal usage, family names (Familiennamen) were
later fixed through writing. Until the 17th century, first names played a
more important role. The earliest family names derived from the first name of
the first bearer (Patronym). Later names derived
from the place of dwelling and location of the homestead. If a person of
family migrated from one place to another they were identified by the place
they came from. Of more recent origin are names derived from the vocation of
profession of the first bearer. These names comprise the largest group and
the most easily recognizable, for they tell what the first bearer did for a
living. Another group are names derived from a
physical or other characteristic of the first bearer. Finally, there are
names that tell you the state or region a first bearer and his family came
from; the age old division in tribes and regions (low German, middle German
and upper German) is often reflected in names. |
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SCHAFFER
Variations
of the Surname
The complexity
of researching records is compounded by the fact that in many cases an
ancestors surname may have been misspelled.
This is especially true when searching census documents. Spelling variations include: Schaeffers, Schaefer, Scheaffer,
Schaefers, Schaffer, Schafer, Shaeffer,
Schefer, Shaefer and many
more. The Soundex
system was developed in an effort to assist with identifying spelling
variations for a given surname. Soundex is a method
of indexing names in the 1880, 1900, 1910, and 1920 US Census, and can aid
genealogists in their research. Soundex Code for Schaffer is S160. Other surnames
sharing the S160 Soundex code:
SAVORY | SCHAEFER | SCHAEFFER | SCHAFER | SCHEIBER | SEAVER | SEIBER | SEVERO | SEVIER | SHAEFFER | SHAFER | SHAFFER | SHAVER | SHEFFER | SHIVER | SHOVER | SKIPPER | SOBER | SOPER | SPARROW | SPEAR | SPEER | SPEIR | SPERO | SPERRY | SPIER | SPORE | SPRAY | SPRY | SPURR | SPURWAY | Source: Surname Resources at ROOTSWEB |
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SCHAFFER
Family Name Index
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Additional
information about my DIRECT ANCESTORS and
their families may be
reviewed by clicking on the name LINK(s)
below. |
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NAME |
BIRTH
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b: in Germany ? |
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b:
ABT 1693 in Lettweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz,
Germany d:
in Pennsylvania |
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b:
12 JAN 1720/21 in Zweibrucken, Rheinland-Pflaz,
Germany d:
12 APR 1784 in Lower Windsor Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania |
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b:
1 JAN 1760 in York County, Pennsylvania d:
8 FEB 1845 in York County, Pennsylvania |
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The following LINK will take you to a complete
listing of individuals with this surname. |
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SCHAFFER
Family
Location
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Researching the
locations where my ancestors lived has provided me
with valuable evidence needed to fill-in the gaps in family tree. It has also led me to many interesting
facts that enhance the overall picture of each family group. The names of states and counties on the
following list were derived from the known places where the persons listed in
the “Family Name Index” for this where born, married, and/or died. |
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COUNTRY
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STATE |
COUNTY
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GERMANY |
RHINELAND-PALATINATE |
Lettweiler; Zweibrucken |
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UNITED STATES |
PENNSYLVANIA |
York County |
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Use this LINK to find out more about the locations
listed above. |
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SCHAFFER
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The documents
contained herein have been located during my research of this family, and
used as evidence to prove many of the facts contained within
the database of this family’s record. Most of these documents
can be considered as primary or secondary.
Primary evidence is usually defined as the best
available to prove the fact in question, usually in an original document or
record. Secondary evidence
is in essence all that evidence which is inferior in its origin to primary
evidence. That does not mean secondary evidence is always in error, but there
is a greater chance of error. Examples
of this type of evidence would be a copy of an original record, or oral
testimony of a record’s contents.
Published genealogies and family histories are also secondary
evidence. Classifying evidence as either
primary or secondary does not tell anything about its accuracy or ultimate
value. This is especially true of
secondary evidence. Thus it is always
a good idea to ask the following questions: (1) How far removed from the
original is it, (when it is a copy)?; (2) What was the reason for the
creation of the source which contains this evidence?; and (3) Who was
responsible for creating this secondary evidence and what interest did they
have in its accuracy? SOURCE: Greenwood, Val D., The Researcher’s Guide
to American Genealogy, 2nd edition, Genealogical Publishing Co.,
Baltimore, MD 21202, 1990, pgs. 62-63 You are welcome
to download any of the documents contained within this archive. Should you encounter a problem obtaining a
copy you may get in touch with me via the contact information found at the
end of this page. |
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Use the
following LINK to view the source documents pertaining to this
family. |
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SCHAFFER
Surname
Information Websites
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The following are websites that
may provide you with additional information to assist with your research
about persons with this surname. Source: Ancestor
Guide: Genealogy and Surname Search
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Recommended
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Additional Sites That I Recommend |
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SCHAFFER
Family
Images Gallery
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During my
research I have collected images and photographs that are of general interest
to a particular family. Some of them
are presented on this website because I believe they tend to provide the
reader with additional information which may aid in the understanding of my
ancestors past lives. If
you have any photographs or other images relating to this ancestral family I
would greatly appreciate hearing from you. |
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Use
the following LINKS to ascertain whether I have any images that pertain to
this family. |
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Contact
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Snail Mail: Fred USA |
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Snail Mail: Fred USA |
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