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SIMON SHAFFER, carpenter and farmer, P. O. Spencerville, was born in Shawnee Township, Allen Co., Ohio, July
6, 1849. His parents are still living, his father, Michael, a native of Pennsylvania and an early settler of Miami
and Allen Counties. Ohio, being a farmer of Shawnee Township; his mother, Sarah (Whetstone) Shaffer, was born in
Auglaize, this county. Their children, thirteen in number, are as follows: Henry, Simon, Nancy, John, Rebecca,
Michael (deceased), Alford (deceased), Sarah. Amanda, William, Elza. George and Luella. Our subject was raised
on a farm, his education being limited to a few weeks each year in the common schools. Early in life he commenced
to work at the carpenter's trade, which he has made his principal occupation and he bears the reputation of being
a first class workman in every respect. He was united in marriage June 24, 1871 with Margaret Richardson, born
May 17. 1854, daughter of G. W. Richardson, and to this union were born four children: Rozilla, Alby, Michael and
Julia. When twenty two years of age Mr. Shaffer removed to Auglaize County, this State, but returned to this county
in 1879. For five years he has lived upon his farm in Amanda Township, and in 1882 erected thereon what is recognized
as the finest frame barn in the county. He is a self made man, having gained his property through habits of industry
and economy. He purchased his time from his father before reaching maturity, paying for the same the sum of $182.50.
Mr. Shaffer is an active member of the order of F. & A. M. at Spencerville. In politics he is identified with
the Democratic party.
From:
History of Allen County, Ohio
Published by: Wamer, Beers and Company
Chicago, Illinois
1885
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