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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 / DEATH / LOCATIONS |
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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
Information
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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 |
STATE |
COUNTY /
SUBDIVISION |
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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 Links:
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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 Information
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Snail Mail: Fred
USA |
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Snail Mail: Fred
USA |
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