Other Events:

• _UID: 03582B10F4284E41B6573B3E0603C85CF4B5

Johan married Anna Catharine HEARST 1723, Germany. Anna was born Abt 1702, Germany; died Germany. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Unknown: 7 Jun 1773, Upper Milford Twp, Lehigh Co, PA; Samuel Geissinger
• Unknown: 4 Jun 1778, Lehigh Co, PA; US Oath
• Immigration: 2 Sep 1749, PA ("Albany")
• _UID: 0C4E4A2112A4448DA91B429FA9082F2CFD7E

Notes:

US Oath, 32:271

IMMIGRATION: His ship wrecked offshore. Rescued by ship "Albany". Arrived
Sept 2, 1749 in Philadelphia, PA. Not having money to pay theAlbany's
Captain, went under bondage to George Geisinger.

land warrant 25A, 4 Mar 1754 (Martin Sheffer)

1761 tax list, Upper Milford, $4
1762 tax list, Upper Milford, $5 and a Jacob Shaffer

1762-1790??? where was the family? why no records?

see 4th class, 8th Co, 1st Bn, 1777 Rev War?

1790 Census, Upper Saucon Twp, 2-0-1 (or is this the one that left a will?)
1800 Census, pg 623, Upper Saucon Twp, 00001-00001

Another Martin Schaffer seems to have died in Upper Saucon in the early 1800's so
I'm thinking this is the other guy.

sp - 1752 Andreas Berlip and Margaretha Elisabetha
sp - 1755 Peter Trautman and Anna Elisabeth
sp - 1757 Melchior Trautman and Anna
sp - 1760 Andreas Berlieb and Margaretha
sp -> 1762 Andreas Berlib and Margaretha Elisabeth
sp - 1763 Melchior Trautman and Anna
sp - 1766 Valentine Volk and Anna Maria
sp - 1772, Simeon Walter and Barbara
sp -> 1783 Andreas Schaffer and Margaretha
sp -> 1790 George Diel and Margaretha [Schaffer]
sp -> 1795 Simon Schafer and Magdalena

Dillingersville Church, 1749 - 1761
8 Dec 1750, at Dillingersville, Martin Schaffer and wf Elisabeth Catharine
Church records here are in "The Schoolhouse Near the Old Spring" by Berky (PA Gen
Soc, Vol 56)

one account gives his death date but I can't verify it so I'm leaving it open.

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6508

http://www.kerchner.com/des994.htm
(this site has dates of Martin and Elis. Cath switched. which is right?)

Johann married Elisabetha Catharina LAUDENSCHLAGER 29 Apr 1749, Reichelsheim, Germany. Elisabetha (daughter of Hans Heinrich LAUDENSCHLAGER and Anne Elisabeth SEITZ) was born 4 Feb 1728, Germany; died 9 Oct 1809, Upper Saucon Twp, Lehigh Co, PA; was buried St. Paul's (Blue) Church, Upper Saucon Twp, Lehigh Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 249B76C6E1CB4A72BC69141F3FCB00682D99

Other Events:

• _UID: E814A125ABF64679B9EAF0AA685514B9E98E

Notes:

1785 tax list, Upper Milford, 25A, 2H, 3C, $18.7 (or)
1785 tax list, Upper Saucon, 1H, 2C, $2.0

1790 census, Upper Saucon, 1-2-3
1800 census, pg 623, Upper Saucon, 11101-21101

single sp -> 1774, Valentine Volck and Eva Margaretha

John P[eter] 1776, sp Peter Schafer and Margaretha Miller (at Blue)
Dorothea 1777, sp John G. Erdman and Dorothea Miller
Abraham 1779, sp Matheas Miller and Sofia
Valentine 1783, sp Valentine Shafer and Catharine Reinhart
sp -> 1785, George Erdman and Dorothea [Miller]
Catharine 1786, sp Jacob Erdman and Catharine Schafer
J George 1788, sp John G Erdman and Dorothea
sp -> 1789, Henry Reinhard and Catharine
John Martin 1790, sp Martin Paul and Catharina [Schaffer]
sp -> 1793, George Erdman and Dorothea [Miller]
sp -> 1795, Valentine Schaffer and Catharina
Susanna 1798, sp Valentine Schaffer and Catharina
sp -> 1805, Peter Schafer and Catharine
sp -> 1809, Solomon Engelman and Margaretha
sp -> 1809, Andreas Reinhardt and Elisabeth
sp -> 1810, Christian Scherr and Catharine
sp -> 1811, Valentine Schaffer and Catharine (V=his son)

John married Catharine MULLER Bef 1776, Lehigh Co, PA. Catharine was born Abt 1750; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 29 Oct 1752, Upper Milford Lutheran Church, Dillingersville, Lower Milford Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• Confirmation: 1766, Upper Milford Lutheran Church, Dillingersville, Lower Milford Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• _UID: AC78132484794411B2A68D409A46EC99379D

Notes:

Elisabeth 1775/6, sp Anna Schaffer
Maria M 1778, sp Peter Schaffer and Maria M
John 1790, sp Martin Schaffer and Elisabeth

Margareta married George DIEHL Bef 1776, Lehigh Co, PA. George was born Abt 1752, PA; died PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Confirmation: 1766, Upper Milford Lutheran Church, Dillingersville, Lower Milford Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• _UID: C8D8666D0E364033BC175A9A6917652D0309

Notes:

1785 tax list, Upper Milford, 70A, $5.11 (or)
1785 tax list, Upper Milford, 2H, 1C, $3.5, (Jacob Jr)

1790 census, Upper Milford, 1-1-1 (?)

Other Events:

• Baptism: 11 May 1755, Upper Milford Lutheran Church, Dillingersville, Lower Milford Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• _UID: D9C5997426F6432CBCCEC6DE0C3A22D5A154

Notes:

1785 tax list, Upper Milford, 20A, 1H, 1C, $4.4 (or)
1785 tax list, Upper Milford, 50A, 2H, 2C, $13.3 (or)
1785 tax list, Upper Milford, -, 1C, $2.1

1790 census, Upper Saucon, 1-1-3
1800 census, pg 623 Upper Saucon, 10101-11101

single sp -> 1776, George Schafer and Catharine

and Maria:
sp -> 1778, George Diel and Margaretha (wf=Maria M)
George 1779, sp John G. Zigefus and Anna Reinhart
Elisabetha 1782, sp Isaac Jost and Elisabeth
sp -> 1785, Jost isack and Ann E.
Valentine 1785, sp Valentine Schafer and Anna M Zerfinck (wf=Maria E)
Catharine 1787, sp J. George Derr and Catharine Reinhard
Eva 1789, sp Simeon Schafer and Eva Brinker
Susanna 1792, sp Andreas Walter and Eva Ott (wf = MElisabeth)
Anna Maria 1794, sp Matias Schaffer and Elisabeth (really Martin?)
Hannay 1799, sp Valentine Paul and Susanna

or death year is 1832 (died in Upper Saucon Twp?)

Johann married Maria Elisabeth ZIEGENFUSS Bef 1778, Lehigh Co, PA. Maria was born 3 Aug 1754, Lehigh Co, PA; died PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 2 Oct 1757, St. Paul's Church, Upper Saucon Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• _UID: FEDE57018CDF4F92A5BDC7E7754421A20C12

Notes:

single sp -> 1776, George Diel and Margaretha [Schaffer]
single sp -> 1777, Henry Reinhard and Catharine

Other Events:

• Baptism: 20 Jan 1760, Upper Milford Lutheran Church, Dillingersville, Lower Milford Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• _UID: 84B68F31AEAB48F6BD8608491FA32C9EB1BA

Notes:

Elisabeth 1783, sp Martin Schafer and Elisabeth
Magdalena 1784, sp John Krug and Magdalena
Catharine 1786, sp Valentine Schaffer and Catharine Stap
Margaretha 1791, sp Margaretha Zerfinck

died 1848?? where?

Johann married Margaretha UNKNOWN Bef 1783, PA. Margaretha was born Abt 1760; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 11 Sep 1763, St. Paul's Church, Upper Saucon Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• _UID: 2F64AD2F65A54D55BD2D8E8B5520695F5B8A

Notes:

single sp -> 1786, George Schefer and Catharina

sp -> 1787, John G. Ziegenfus and Anna
Barbara 1788, sp George Brincker and Ann. B. (at Blue Church)
sp -> 1790, George Schafer and Catharine
Magdalena 1791, sp Valentine Jager and Magdalena
sp -> 1791, Valentine Schaffer and Catharine
sp -> 1792, Simeon Schaffer and Magdalena
J. George 1793/4, sp George Brincker and Barbara
Michael 1795, sp Michael Paul and Elisabeth
Martin 1798, sp Valentine Paul and Susanna
sp -> 1799, Jacob Beitelman and Anna
sp -> 1800, George Schultz and Margaretha
Catharine 1801, sp George Schaffer and wf

Abraham 1805, sp Abraham Erdmanand Elisabeth (at Klinger's, Dauphin Co)
sp -> 1811, Johannes Heim and Sophia
sp -> 1812, Jeremiah Klinger and Anna Maria [Krebs]

note: a different Martin Paul and Elisabeth at St. Pauls Church, Derry Twp,
Dauphin Co in 1800.
(at Klinger's Church, Martin Paul 1798-1887 and wf Elizabeth)

Anna married Martin PAUL Abt 1787, Lehigh Co, PA. Martin was born Abt 1763, PA; died Between 1805 and 1810, Upper Mahantongo Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 12 Jan 1766, St. Paul's Church, Upper Saucon Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• Unknown: Between 1801 and 1808, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA; Migrated
• Unknown: Abt 1837, Ringgold Twp, Jefferson Co, PA; Migrated
• Occupation: Farmer
• Reference Number: 11611
• _UID: 07F4DA8AF3684030B3BE4FE81B320C0C3708

Notes:

also Valentin, Vallendin; Schaefer, Scha:ffer, Scha:fer, Scherer (!)

(Schaffer writeup says he lived in Milford Twp, Bucks Co...)

1790 census, Bucks Co, 1-1-1

1800 census, pg 576, Upper Milford, 21010-21010
1810 census, pg 261, Upper Mahanoy, 22101-22010, farmer
1820 census, pg 008, Upper Mahanoy, 0013 01-0100 1
1830 census, pg 230, Upper Mahanoy, 0000 0000 1-0000 1000 1

1837 -> Ringgold Twp, Jefferson Co, PA

1840 census, pg 174, Porter Twp, JeffersonCo, PA
(many of his children to have moved to Jefferson Co, PA with him)

1850 census, #36/38, Ringgold Twp, Faltin 84 (with Michael 45)

single sp -> 1783 George Schaffer and Catharina
single sp -> 1785 Peter Schaffer and Maria E
single sps -> 1786 Andreas Schaffer and Margaretha

sp - 1788 Simeon Schaffer and Magdalena Stap (Staub)
sp - 1791 Martin Paul and Catharine
sp - 1793 William Huber and Dorothea Schaffer (?who)
sp - 1795 George Schaffer and Catharine
sp -> 1798 George Schaffer and Catharine
sp - 1799 Isaac Marsteller and Margaretha Witteman
sp - 1801 Abraham Marsteller and wf

sp -> 1811 Michael Paul and Elisabeth [Geiss]
sp -> 1811 Isaac Knerr and Catharine [Schaffer]
sp -> 1811 George Miller and Maria Elisabeth (at Himmel)
sp -> 1822 Isaac Schaffer and Christina [Geist]

Valentine married Catherine STAUB Abt 1787, Lehigh Co, PA. Catherine (daughter of Johannes STAUB and Anna Maria UNKNOWN) was born Abt 1769, PA; died 1842, Ringgold Twp, Jefferson Co, PA; was buried St. James Lutheran Church, Ringgold Twp, Jefferson Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 28 Jan 1772, St. Paul's Church, Upper Saucon Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• _UID: F2968328071F419FA586FDE82A8CC91CE428

Notes:

1800 census, pg 282, Bucks, 21010-10010
1810 census, pg 984, Tinicum Bucks

single sp -> 1788, Valentine Schaffer and Catharine
single sp -> 1789, Peter Schaffer and Maria

and Magdalena:
Peter 1792, sp Martin Paul and Catharine [Schaffer]
John Martin 1795, sp Martin Schaffer and Elisabeth Catharine

andMaria:
Catharina 1797, sp George Schansebach and Catharine
Elisabetha 1799, sp Henry Ott and Margaretha Kok
Jacob 1801/2, sp Henry Reinhart and Elisabeth Schaffer
Salome 1808/10, sp Andreas Reinhardt and wf

Simeon married Maria Magdalena UNKNOWN Bef 1792, PA. Maria was born Abt 1772; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 19476EE3D4D6428BA276466DE8564755CD71

Notes:

1850 census, #36/38, Ringgold Twp, Michael 45, Polly 38, Amos 10?, Faltin [Valentine] 84

Michael married Magdalena (Polly) SCHÄFFER PA. Magdalena (daughter of Valentine SCHAFFER and Catherine STAUB) was born Abt 1806, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA; died Aft 1850, Ringgold Twp, Jefferson Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 2 Oct 1791, St. Paul's Church, Upper Saucon Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• Confirmation: 24 Apr 1808, Howerter's Luth Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA
• Marriage Contract: 1832, PA
• Reference Number: 26
• _UID: 8BC53E6613FA483197595183E13E2288079E

Notes:

Buried at Howartor's Luthern Church.
Jacob Maurer and wf Catharina [Schaffer Knerr] Judith Maurer 24 Aug 1831/4 Sep 1831-R Christopher Hepler and wf Catharina [Wagner]
I do know that I have a document dated 18 Sept. 1823, signed with her "x" markin
which Catharina (as spelled) KNERR stating at this time Isaac KNERR was
deceased and as his widow she desired that "my brother, John SHAFFER, and
John EISENHARD, be the Administrators of the said estate." Also I have a document in
which John EISENHARD, John SHAFFER, Jacob SMITH, & John KNERR,
all of Northumberland County posted bond. (on genforum)
Buried at Howartor's Luthern Church.
Jacob Maurer and wf Catharina [Schaffer Knerr] Judith Maurer 24 Aug 1831/4 Sep 1831-R Christopher Hepler and wf Catharina [Wagner]

Anna married Johann Jacob MAURER 1832, Pennsyvlania. Johann (son of Daniel MAURER and Regina WAGNER) was born 1 May 1781, Eldred Twp., Schylkill Co., Pennsylvania; died 10 Aug 1869, Schuylkill County, Pennsyvlania; was buried Jacobs Cemetery Line Mountain Northumberland Co Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Anna married Isaac KNERR 1808, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. Isaac (son of Johannes KNERR and Maria Catharina HARTMAN) was born Abt 1786, Weisenberg Twp, Lehigh Co, PA; died Sep 1823, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Anna married Johann Jacob MAURER Abt 1830, PA. Johann (son of Johan Daniel MAURER and Regina WAGNER) was born 1 May 1781, Macungie Twp, Lehigh Co, PA; died 10 Aug 1869, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Howerter's Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 28 Sep 1788, St. Paul's Church, Upper Saucon Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• _UID: B635CDD9DE47419093A7C5F5A77B68D6DB08

Notes:

1830 census, pg 230, Upper Mahanoy, 0210 001-1001 01 (by Valentine)
1840
1850 census, #38/40, Ringgold Twp, John 62, Elisabeth 56, Charles M 11

Johann George 1818, sp Andreas Geist and Christina
Johannes 1821, sp Friedrich Kehler and Catharina
sp -> 1824, John Beisel and Maria [Schaffer]
sp -> 1825, Henrich Sherry and Dorothea [Schaffer]
Catharina 1827, sp John Beisel and Maria [Schaffer]
sp -> 1830, Daniel Henneleiter and Elisabeth [Schaffer]

or died 2 May 1858?

Johann married Elisabeth GEIST Bef 1818, PA. Elisabeth was born Abt 1798; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 17 Mar 1794, St. Paul's Church, Upper Saucon Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• Confirmation: 24 Apr 1808, Howerter's Luth Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA
• _UID: 4AACE6F2D80740298C8911C8F86CF5D93644

Notes:

Johann 1819, sp Michael Brown and Catharina
Daniel 1820/1, sp Daniel Henneleiter and Elisabeth [Schaffer]
sp -> 1822, Johannes Beisel and Maria [Schaffer]
Isaac 1822/3, sp Johannes Beisel and Maria [Schaffer]
sp -> 1823, John Schaffer and Elisabeth [Geist]
Judith 1825, sp Johann Schaffer and Elisabeth [Geist]
sp -> 1826, Daniel Henneleiter and Elisabeth [Schaffer]
Catharina, 1828, sp Johann Brown and Catharina

lived in Timblin, Jefferson Co

Dorothea married Heinrich SHERRY 23 Aug 1816, Northumberland Co, PA. Heinrich was born Abt 1796; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 6 Apr 1795, St. Paul's Church, Upper Saucon Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• Confirmation: 1815, Howerter's Luth Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA
• _UID: 00050FE0D5D6424290C85AF539AC1CE5B073

Notes:

Catharina 1820, sp Jacob Beisel and Elisabeth Schaffer, both single
sp -> 1820, Philip Artz and Catharine
Johannes 1822, sp Heinrich Sherry and Dorothea [Schaffer]
Jacob 1824, sp Johannes Schaffer and Elisabetha [Geist]
sp -> 1825, George Hepler and Salome
Samuel 1826, sp Daniel Beisel and Elisabetha [Hedrich]
sp -> 1827, John Schaffer and Elisabeth [Geist]
sp -> 1833, Peter Beisel and Magdalena
sp -> 1836, Daniel Hinterlieter and Elisabeth [Schaffer]

Anna married Johannes BEISEL Bef 1820, PA. Johannes (son of Jacob BEISEL and Gertraut WAGNER) was born 18 Jun 1791; died 3 Oct 1831; was buried Howerter's Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Confirmation: 25 Dec 1812, Howerter's Luth Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA
• _UID: 4092364A3D7F49A9BCB81956D96723CE1439

Notes:

?died in Upper Mahantongo?

Peter married Mary Magdalena BROWN 15 Feb 1818, Northumberland Co, PA. Mary was born 19 Jan 1798; died 21 May 1864, Rough And Ready, Upper Mahantongo Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 21 Apr 1799, St. Paul's Church, Upper Saucon Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• Confirmation: 1 May 1814, Howerter's Luth Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA
• _UID: 2ADF9C812BD245528D2189814E7372630846

Notes:

1830
1840
1850 census, #79/61, Ringgold Twp, Isaac 55, Christine 55, Able 18, Isaac 20, George 10,
Peggy 14, Sarah 8, John 6, Jacob 3, Maria Consulman? 14, Christine Schaffer 16

sp -> 1822, John Geist and Elisabeth (at Himmel)
Lydia 1822, sp Valentine Schaffer and Catharine Staub, grandparents
Harriette 1825/6, sp Jonas Eisenhart and Magdalena [Knerr]

Isaac married Christina GEIST Bef 1822, PA. Christina (daughter of Andreas GEIST and Maria Christina SCHNEIDER) was born 24 Oct 1802, Northumberland Co, PA; died 25 May 1884, Beaver Twp, Jefferson Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 3 Apr 1801, St. Paul's Church, Upper Saucon Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• Confirmation: 1 May 1814, Howerter's Luth Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA
• _UID: C164514A45CB4EDD9C34921F7B5D7126EB40

Notes:

single sp -> 1820, John Beisel and Maria [Schaffer]
sp -> 1821, Henrich Sherry and Dorothea [Schaffer]
Joseph 1823?, sp Valentine Schaffer and Catharina
sp -> 1822, Henrich Sherry and Dorothea [Schaffer]
Daniel 1823, sp Henrich Sherry and Dorothea [Schaffer]
Catharina 1824, sp Jacob Oxenreiter and wf?, Catharina Henneleiter
Michael 1826, sp Henrich Sherry and Dothea [Schaffer]
Judith 1828, sp Peter Zerfing and Catharina
Johann 1830, sp Johann Schaffer and Elisabeth [Geist]
Amos 1834, sp Johannes Fassler and Elisabeth
Isaias 1836, sp Johann Beisel and wf [Maria Schaffer]

Elisabeth married Daniel HINTERLISTER Abt 1820, PA. Daniel was born Abt 1800; died PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: Abt 1803, (Rev Brinker)
• Confirmation: 6 Apr 1817, Howerter's Luth Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA
• _UID: FEDB97E945424A018AE80BCA69308CCA61BD

Notes:

1880 census, pg 265D, Warsaw Twp, Jefferson Co, Andrew Shafer, 77, shoe maker,
family of George Shafer 42, of NY and wf Sarah 38, and kids

Migrated to Smicksburg,Jefferson Co.Pa. in 1841?

?or died in NY??

died 12 Jan 1891?

Andreas married Christina EASTERLY 14 Mar 1824, Northumberland Co, PA. Christina was born Abt 1802; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Confirmation: 30 Apr 1821, Howerter's Luth Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA
• _UID: 42F7F16DEA994E5AB3D3C13633C1AA704DD5

Notes:

possible dates (source?): 1 Nov 1804 - 4 Jan 1865

Joseph married Hannah MILLER PA. Hannah was born Abt 1803; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Confirmation: 30 Apr 1821, Howerter's Luth Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA
• _UID: 2BE3655B173B4BADB5FEC2837F7471AE225F

Magdalena married Michael SCHÄFFER PA. Michael (son of Johann Andreas SCHÄFFER and Margaretha UNKNOWN) was born Abt 1805, PA; died Aft 1850, Ringgold Twp, Jefferson Co, PA. [Group Sheet]